Ashley Tisdale is looking quite satisfied with herself--and why shouldn't she be? She's currently finishing up her newest album-- which is what she's going to do here-- she just met up with her mom for some family-time-'n'-breakfast, and she recently got back from New Zealand to top it all off. Plus, she looking better than ever! Now I just hope that album is good. ;)

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A rare self-portrait worth one million dollars has been unveiled to reveal a unique insight into Lennon's early years as the Beatles frontman. Lennon finished this one-off painting when studying at Liverpool College of Art right before forming The Beatles with original Beatles bassist Stuart Sutcliffe. The abstract portrait was displayed at the rock memorabilia auction "We Will Rock Ascot" and the Ascot Race Course. Do you think it looks better in person? Picture by Splash

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These beautiful Cruz sisters, Penelope and Monica, were seen presenting their latest collection for Mango stores in Madrid. Although there definitely were some "Dead Eye" moments as the two seemed to pose forever on the red carpet, the sisters looked pleased to present the vibrant collection and to be in each other's company. They really look alike! Monica is rocking that romper like nobody's business, is she not?

Pictures by Splash

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Helen Mirren, even at 62, is hot enough that she gets to talk about the "sex symbol" thing, even though it is in retrospect. This self-proclaimed "incredibly serious Shakespearean actress" dished to More magazine that the whole "being sexy" thing can be a real pain:

"Sexuality for girls is so complex and tricky. I was never beautiful, but as a young woman, beautiful or not is sort of irrelevant. Being a sexual object is mortifying and irritating, yet it's giving you power-an awful power that you've done nothing to deserve, a powerless power. I think some young women fall in love with that power, and it's really objectifying. And when it starts falling away, it's an incredible relief."

Helen also spoke about looking good for the cameras ("You've got to try and look good. It's your job") and the fact that she still doesn't consider herself a big star, "not like Tom Cruise," anyway. Stock picture by Fernando Allende

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The last time I saw Charlotte Church, she was looking super unenthused, with horrid roots. It looks like things are getting better: she's got her hair sorted, her wardrobe back together, and she's looking very much in shape. Congrats, Charlotte, for having a kid and still getting out-- and not looking miserable anymore. Charlotte was spotted watching her partner Gavin Henson playing rugby for Wales in the Grand Slam decider against the French. Does the photo of Gavin creep anyone else out, or is it just me?

Pictures by Wales News Service

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As if those beach party photos weren't enough, now Miranda Kerr is making me even more jealous with her general sexiness. Miranda met with her mother at the Mercer Kitchen in Soho, and if these photos are post-lunch, imagine what she looked like when she was headed out the door in the morning. Wow, wow, wow. How many people can look this good when they're hailing a cab and getting flustered with surprise cameramen?

Pictures by Demis Maryannakis

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