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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Time Magazine released The Time 100 list today, naming Miley Cyrus, The Dalai Lama, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as 100 of the most influential people in the world.

The list is divided into five subsections: Leaders and Revolutionaries; Builders and Titans; Artists and Entertainers; Scientists and Thinkers; and Heroes and Pioneers.

Some of those selected for the Artists and Entertainers category include Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Mariah Carey, Judd Apatow, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Rock. Donny Osmond, a former teen star himself, wrote about 15 year old Miley Cyrus, "Within three to five years, Miley will have to face adulthood … I hope Miley enjoys every minute of this brief experience before her inevitable reinvention takes place. It’s going to make a fascinating book someday. I’ll read it.”

Those named in the Heroes and Pioneers section include Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Blair and Lance Armstrong. George Clooney was chosen to write about Pitt and Jolie and he said, “It is one thing to talk about the problems of the world and quite another to actually try to change things … There are hundreds of people who could be honored for their good works, but I’ve seen Brad and Angelina firsthand, and their commitment together is truly impressive.”

Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were included in the Leaders and Revolutionaries category, as well as the Dalai Lama, John McCain and George W. Bush. Some of those selected for the Builders and Titans category were Steve Jobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Rupert Murdoch and Radiohead. Scientists and Thinkers named to the list were Paul Allen, Michael Bloomberg and Mark Zuckerberg.

To see the complete list be sure to visit Time.com.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Today Maxim announced their Hot 100 List, which is the "ultimate list of the world's most beautiful women," and their number one pick was supermodel Marisa Miller. According to the magazine, Miller "embodies the official return of the all-American supermodel. Not since Cindy Crawford ruled the catwalk has a pinup born and bred on U.S. soil so thoroughly captured the imagination of the American male."

Recently engaged Scarlett Johansson snagged the number two spot, while fellow actress Jessica Biel is behind her at number three. Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria comes in at number four, while Buffy The Vampire Slayer alum Sarah Michelle Gellar proves that she still has what it takes, stealing the number five spot. Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert makes that cut at number six, while Eva Mendes takes the number seven spot. New mother and pop superstar Christina Aguilera comes in at number eight, and Lindsay Lohan, who snagged the number one spot last year, comes in at number nine. Maxim attributes the 21 year old's popularity to the topless Marilyn Monroe shoot she did early this year that "nearly crashed the internet." Rounding off the list at number ten is High School Musical star and singer, 22 year old Ashley Tisdale.

Other notables on the list include Charlize Theron (#11), Heroes hottie Hayden Panettiere (#13), singer Rihanna (#15), FHM's Sexiest Woman in the World and Transformers star Megan Fox (#16), Britney Spears (#19), Cameron Diaz (#26), expectant mother Jessica Alba (#34), Jessica Simpson (#53), recently married Mariah Carey (#71), and 18 year old Harry Potter star Emma Watson #94).

Three of the ladies from MTV's The Hills made the cut; Heidi Montag stole the number 36 spot, while her arch rival Lauren Conrad came in at number 56. Audrina Patridge comes in at number 74. The stars of Gossip Girl show that they are a force to be reckoned with - Blake Lively comes in at number 43, while her co-star Leighton Meester snagged the number 48 spot. Series narrator (and Forgetting Sarah Marshall starlet) Kristen Bell holds the number 55 spot.

To see the complete list, be sure to check out www.maxim.com

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - The August issue of Vanity Fair showcases "Hollywood's New Wave" of up and coming celebrities, including Gossip Girl's Blake Lively, Mamma Mia's Amanda Seyfried, Unfabulous' Emma Roberts and Twilight's Kristen Stewart who all grace the cover together.

The article covers other rising young stars including The Jonas Brothers, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Zoe Kravitz, Emma Stone, Olivia Thirlby, Jay Baruchel, Kat Dennings, Rob Brown, Hunter Parrish, Michael Angarano, Summer Bishil, Josh Peck, Rachael Taylor and Amber Heard.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - In Jessica Simpson's recent interview with Elle magazine, the singer opens up about everything from her career to her love life, as well as an abusive relationship.

On her upcoming album, Do You Know, one of her songs, "Remember That," tells the story of an abusive relationship. Simpson tells the magazine, "There's nothing on my album that you're gonna hear that I don't relate to or that I haven't experienced. Because the only way I know how to sing is from life experience." When asked if she was physically abused, the 28-year-old singer responded, "I don't want to talk about it, but I have definitely experienced abuse in a way that I would tell people to take their heart and run."

Despite the dark period of her life following her divorce from Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson has found love again, in Dallas Cowboy's quarterback Tony Romo. Simpson tells the magazine, "Most of the guys I dated were captivated by my heart but they had different ways of trying to get to me. Tony understands me. He appreciates my talent. He's the first person I've spiritually connected with. I'm a girl that loves to be in love. I love love!"

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Australian actor Hugh Jackman has been named People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" for 2008.

Jackman, 40, has been married for twelve years to Deborra-Lee Furness. When told of the award Furness joked, "Obviously, Brad wasn't available this year."

Meantime, GQ is naming it's annual Men of the Year. Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, the magazine calls him 'Golden Boy of the Year,' is featured on the cover. The magazine also honors, Barack Obama, Leonardo DiCaprio and "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm.

Entertainment Weekly magazine is honoring what they call the "Breakout Stars of 2008."
Topping that list is the star of the "Twilight" phenomenon, Robert Pattinson.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Vanity Fair is bringing back its famous Oscar Party, but on a slightly smaller scale.

The magazine cancelled last year's bash in support of the Hollywood writer's strike.

The A-list soiree, which has boasted such guests as Madonna and Oprah, will take place at West Hollywood's Sunset Tower Hotel, following the closing of its long-time home, Morton's Restaurant.

The magazine's editor Graydon Carter says on VanityFair.com Tuesday that the bash "will be a much more intimate affair than in years past," with a scaled back guest list.

Given the state of the economy, Carter says the party will also recycle decor from past years.