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The Couple That Games Together, Stays Together

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Who knew Christina Hendricks was a gamer? Of all the beautiful and relaxing spas, lounges and shopping boutiques available at the Sundance Film Festival this year, Christina was hanging out with her hubby, Geoffrey Arend, at the Nintendo 3DS Experience Lounge - playing with the new system!

Geoffrey’s new film, Save the Date, premiered at Sundance and Christina was seen by his side, supporting him throughout the festival. Geoffrey plays an indie rocker in his new film and said he’s had plenty of practice for the role after preparing for a friend’s musical cover party a few years ago. "I did Hedwig and the Angry Inch in full getup," Geoffrey said. "My wife would come home and I’d be walking around in white platform boots, just practicing, because I knew if I tried to rock out, I’d just break my ankles because I’d never walked in platform boots before. So she’d come home and I’m dressed regularly for two thirds of my body and then I've got on these white platform boots, and she’s like, 'I gotta go to bed.' ”

The platforms apparently aren’t deterring Hendricks anymore, as the couple was seen getting canoodling all over Sundance, stopping in at the Stella Artois Lounge at The Lift, Chefdance and the CAA Party throughout the week. But Christina and Geoffrey looked very at home gaming together on their own separate Nintendo devices. Isn’t a little friendly competition good for a relationship? Other stars who decided to let out their inner gaming nerd at the lounge? Michael Cera, Malin Akerman and Ty Burrell were all spotted getting their Nintendo on.

Stars Hit Sundance!

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Celebrities braved the snow and flocked to the Sundance Film Festival, but the films weren't the only hot tickets in Park City, Utah, this year.

The place to be seen in the day was definitely T-Mobile's The Village at the Lift where celebrities like Kate Bosworth, Liv Tyler and Victoria Justice could enjoy McCafé lattes, hit up the uber cool Puma Social Lounge or get Mac makeup touchups.

But what would Sundance be without mentioning the swag?! The biggest celebs were gifted everything from Soul headphones at the Miami Oasis Lounge, Solstice designer sunglasses at the Gen Art Bertolli Meal Soup Chalet, the new Nintendo 3DS at its gaming lounge and sexy DL1961 Premium Denim at the Talent Resources Suite. But the winner for the best celeb lounge had to be the Vevo Sorel lounge, where almost every hot celebrity stopped by even The Bachelor's Ben Flajnik, who received several of the brand's hottest snow boots. But the biggest swag of all was at the Fender Music Lodge where Emily Blunt was gifted a trip to Vomo Island Resort in Fiji!

In the evening, stars Christina Hendricks and Tommy Lee dined at ChefDance where some of the world's leading chefs prepared a different delicious menu every night. The best part was the Yogurtland station for dessert as guests left. After dinner, the hottest acts in music today such as Ludacris, Deadmau5 and OneRepublic preformed at Park City Live and Drake at Bing Bar. Common also hosted an exclusive Express concert for his Sundance film LUV.

Also worth mentioning were the Grey Goose Blue Door Lounge and Acura Studio which served as the exclusive A-List lounges for several film dinners and after-parties. Rashida Jones, James Marsden and Emma Roberts were all spotted partying the night away at the lounges while sipping cocktails til 2 a.m.

For the late-night celebs, the hotspot was the T-Mobile Presents Google Music at Tao. Nick Lachey, Drake, Paris Hilton and Kirsten Dunst were all spotted at the pop-up nightclub getting their groove on and trying not to be seen.

Lady Gaga’s Guy Says: "Be Normal!"

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Lady Gaga‘s boyfriend of six months, Taylor Kinney, has told her to check her alter ego at the door when she’s with him. “Gaga started living and breathing her character 24/7 because she felt her fans wanted that,” dishes a source to In Touch. Too bad Tyler, 30, didn’t.

While he held his tongue at first, he’s now comfortable enough with Gaga, 25, to make it clear he has no desire to live with a stage act. “Taylor has convinced her that he loves the real Stefani,” says an insider to In Touch. Luckily for him, the singer promised to be “more human” — after all, she wasn’t born that way!

Jesse Csincsak's Bachelor Recap: Episode 4

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Park City I have to say I was pretty impressed with the normalness of this week’s dates. It was almost refreshing. Other than the helicopter ride and the pretending not to know about a previously set-up crater repel, it was a pretty rad week! Well done.

Rachel’s One-on-One
Rachel’s one-on-one was nice. I mean, a canoe and a day on a mountain lake — that’s my kind of date. It was cool to see her enjoy the normalness of that date, showing she is a down-to-earth girl who can enjoy the simple things in life! I liked that she mentioned how warm the wood burner in the yurt was. It shows that she was paying attention and wasn’t just there for the glitz and glam of the cameras and the romantic scenario! Well-played in my book, Rachel, and you got the rose!

Before I discuss this group date, can I just say that if we are going to keep recycling Bachelor contestants to be the next Bachelor/ette (like Emily Maynard), can we at least use someone who is really interested in falling in love? Like Kacie B — she is so down-to-earth and normal and seems like such a nice girl!

Group Date: Fly Fishing
Samantha, did you not say on the horseback ride on the group date, “OMG, I am totally scared to death of horses!” What planet are you from? Our country was founded on horseback. Pull it together, blondie. I would have sent you home on that horse! Right from the river! Here is strike two and three for you! Who says, “I have been on three group dates with Ben and I already feel like I should have a ring on my finger?” Did we miss something or did you? Let me rephrase: You are what’s wrong with American women! Get to know the guy before you try to bear his children, for god sakes!
I have to say I clapped when Ben sent Samantha home. I have mad respect for people who act on what’s happening in the moment and that’s what Ben did. No need to wait for Chris Harrison and the rose ceremony.

Jennifer’s One-on-One
Okay, so this week’s dates were pretty normal and not so produced, but the beginning of this one was as produced as they come! Oh, look, some no- trespassing signs. Oh, look, it’s a crater. Oh, look, $500 worth of climbing rope and some carabiners. Let’s repel into it! Oh, you brought your bathing suit — great! Although a fun date, why pretend? Let’s just say, hey, we spent the last six hours setting this date up with our crew of 30 producers. In any event, it looked fun and I liked that Jennifer was down and didn’t act like a sissy about it. Props to her and it paid off — you got the rose!

Cocktail Party
Ben says next week they’ll fly to Puerto Rico. Courtney opens her beak and says she was just there last month. Courtney, I would have taken your rose back, walked out front, pulled Monica out of the limo and put you in there! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

Next Week: Puerto Rico
The busiest guy on next week’s show is going to be the guy who has to put the little black boxes over people’s hoohas and ding-dongs.

Until next week, I AM OUT!

Kardashian Family Friend Kathy Lee Gifford: “Kim Needs To Get Out Of The Spotlight!”

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With her E! reality show, clothing lines, books and many endorsements, it’s safe to say that Kim Kardashian is one of the most exposed celebrities in the world. But longtime family friend Kathie Lee Gifford thinks the newly single socialite needs to step down and take a break from the business.

“If Kim truly wants to be happy, she needs to get out of the spotlight for a long time,” the morning show hostess — the godmother to Kim’s younger sisters Kendall and Kylie — told In Touch at the Today show’s 60th anniversary party in New York. “However long it takes to regroup and re-find herself.”

Kathie Lee even blames Kim’s obsession with the limelight for the demise of her 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries. “She was all caught up in the planning on it. So many people were expecting and counting on her,” the no-nonsense star, who has been married to Frank Gifford for over 25 years, explained. “And a marriage is not about other people. A marriage is about two people getting married.”

Despite her questionable decision-making, Kathie Lee insists Kim is a “very sweet girl,” and warns fans of the famous family’s hit show that things aren’t always as they seem on the small screen.

“Remember, it’s called reality television, but there’s no reality to it. It’s a show,” she says. “The reality is very different than what you see on TV.”

Jennifer Lopez on Idol Contestants, “They’re Little Pop Stars in a Box!”

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At the most recent American Idol press conference located at the Wynn Las Vegas, judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and newly engaged Steven Tyler weighed in on their latest crop of Idol hopefuls. Jennifer thinks this year’s round of contestants is better than ever. “I think the stakes each year get better and better. There’s so many amazingly talented artists this year.”

While Randy told In Touch to expect “a lot of soulful [contestants]. A lot of Adele’s”, Steven gave some insight as to why she’s become such a popular singer for the contestants. “Adele is a good example of singing from the heart. It’s from the heart, it’s from the spirit. That’s why that sold. She’s so soulful and the kids today that have these vocal gymnastics, it’s just astounding, and the ones that we have this year are just over the top.”

Even Jennifer thinks this year they’ve found the total package. “Not only the voices, but they also seem to have the whole package, they understand that there’s a performance that needs to be there, they’re gonna have to dress a certain way. They’re like little pop stars in a box!”

Elle Macpherson Is Still So Sexy!

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Elle Macpherson, aka “The Body,” reveals her favorite body part is “my heart.” Well, that is not what most people would expect the 47-year-old hottie to say. On her secrets to staying youthful, Elle explains, “It is really important to put some time aside every day to do some physical exercises. I surf, water-ski and ride horses. I mix it up.”

As the new host of Fashion Star on NBC, she tells In Touch she gets her style inspiration from abroad. “I'm not really a trend follower, I'm more influenced in the French way of doing things.” Well, whatever she is doing, works!

John Travolta Working It Out!

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John Travolta may not be back to his disco dancing Saturday Night Fever days, but the new father is certainly on his way to getting back into fighting shape. “I’ve been working hard! Six games of tennis a day plus an hour of weight-lifting. Every day, well, no, six days a week,” John tells In Touch.

His wife, Kelly Preston, who just gave birth to their son Benjamin in November of 2010, may have been his inspiration. “I’m very proud of her, I haven’t seen anyone pull it together that quickly after because she gained a lot with Ben and she just lost it like that,” he explains. “She worked hard at it and hooked up with Kirstie Alley and her Organic Liaison, so she looks great.”

Exclusive: Former Bachelorette Winner Jesse Csincsak’s Thoughts on Emily Maynard as the Next Bachelorette

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Former Bachelor winner Emily Maynard, 25, is looking for love on TV — for the second time! Production for the ABC show is heading to her hometown for filming to accommodate the mother of 6-year-old Ricki.

One former Bachelorette winner tells In Touch he firmly believes Emily is in it for the fame. “Is it me, or do you remember Emily [Maynard] going on-camera with Chris Harrison, saying how much she hated the limelight and all of its attention after her stint on The Bachelor with Brad?” Jesse Csincsak asks. “I guess everyone really does have their price.”

Rumors circulated that the blond Southern belle was dating Carolina Panthers player Jeremy Shockey following her split from Bachelor Brad Womack.

“Since Brad, she has been on dates with lots of high-profile athletes and TV guys,” claims Jesse, calling Emily a “stage 5 jersey-chaser.”

What are your thoughts on Emily as the next Bachelorette? Is she in it for the right reasons?

Teen Mom Jenelle Evans’ Wild Night Out

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In Touch’s exclusive photos reveal that 20-year-old Teen Mom Jenelle Evans is torn between being a good parent and wanting to party like a teenager. During a wild night out at former friend James Duffy’s home, Jenelle hardly seemed like the reformed mother devoted to regaining custody of her 2-year-old as she slugged down brandy and locked lips with galpal Tori Rhyne, 18. “They were messed up,” James, a North Carolina local in his 40s, tells In Touch. “Jenelle was out of control.”

And it looks like her legal woes are out of control, too. Already on probation for the possession of drug paraphernalia and in connection with a violent fight, the college dropout was arrested once again on January 10 for allegedly harassing and threatening ex-roommate Hannah Inman, 19. “Jenelle threatened to beat me and kill me,” Hannah states in court papers, but Jenelle denies it. Unfortunately for Jenelle, actions speak louder than words to judges. As James believes, “At this rate, she’ll never get back custody of Jace!”

For more exclusive photos of Jenelle Evans, pick up this week’s issue of In Touch, on stands now.
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Kim Kardashian: Destroyed By Mom
Hyping her new book on the talk show circuit, Kris Jenner has been going into embarrassing detail about the steamy affair she had with a much younger man while married to her first husband, Robert Kardashian. “We had wild, crazy sex all the time,” she writes in Kris Jenner… and All Things Kardashian. “Sex in cars, sex on the tennis court, sex in the pool house… sex everywhere, all the time.” But while Kris, 56, claims to regret being unfaithful for personal reasons, she still seems blissfully unaware of the toll her wild antics took on her children — especially Kim.

Heidi Klum: Married to a Monster
Heidi Klum is just as well-known for her bubbly personality as she is for her gorgeous looks. But when she arrived at the Golden Globe Awards — with her husband, Seal, nowhere in sight — the supermodel/TV star looked sullen and withdrawn, as if she could barely keep it together. “She seemed very upset,” reveals a witness, who adds that the Project Runway host wore no makeup and even refused to take pictures with her fans.

After Lately’s Backstage Secrets
With an office fart machine, constant pitchers of margaritas and Chelsea Handler’s pint-size assistant, Chuy Bravo, rushing around on a scooter, it’s safe to say that the Chelsea Lately writers’ room is no ordinary workplace. “Everybody is always screaming, trying to get a joke in,” Sarah Colonna tells In Touch. The quirky crew’s behind-the-scenes antics alongside Chelsea’s A-list guests are all chronicled on their own E! show, After Lately. “We always hang out together,” writer Brad Wollack says. “We’re a big dysfunctional family.”

Fight Over Scarlett Johansson
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds had their first big fight after she put her foot down over his still-close relationship with ex-wife Scarlett Johansson. Although Blake’s rep denies the fight, “Ryan said Scarlett will always be a part of his life no matter what,” says an insider, adding Ryan, 35, accused Blake of being insecure. “She stormed out, furious!”