GLOBAL news - Sexy is as sexy does. In the case of Megan Fox, this doesn’t apply. According to Shia Labeouf, his former Transformers castmate struggled with her “sex-driven role” while filming. Labeouf also explains how being told “she was the sexiest woman in America,” bothered the hell out of her. I guess Hollywood can do that to a person.

Fox once famously said that her Transformers director Michael Bay “wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is.” Labeouf solidifies this claim, explaining that “When Mike would ask [Fox] to do specific things, there was no time for fluffy talk. We're on the run.” So what I gather is, when Fox filmmed on set for the first two Transformers, Bay exploited his actresses' attributes and made her feel uncomfortable, all in the name of “art.”

I feel bad for Megan Fox. It sounds she was exploited by Bay, and that she really could not handle the baggage that came with being the “sexiest women in America." Let’s just hope the next model in line to work with Michael is ok with his exploits. Oh, wait she is.

Labeouf talked to People.com about Fox’s replacement in the new Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Rosie Huntington-Whitley. He says: “Rosie comes with this Victoria's Secret background and she's comfortable with it. So she can get down with Mike's way of working, and it makes the whole set vibe very different.” I can understand struggling with being a 'sex symbol,' Megan. But don't let Bay get you down, dammit, we still think you're foxy. [source]

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GLOBAL news - Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian were "totally surprised" at sister Kim's engagement.

The siblings insist they were stunned to learn NBA star Kris Humphries popped the question to the socialite because they had no idea a family get together was actually a celebration for the couple.

Khloe said: "None of [the rest of] us knew. We were all sitting there like, 'Kim is so late for dinner and we're starving.' And we're like, 'Where the hell is Kim?'

"Then she walked in, and we were like, 'Oh my God!' But we just thought we were going to a family dinner."

Despite their surprise, Khloe and Kourtney are thrilled for Kim – who has been dating the sportsman for six months – because they know how happy Kris makes her.

Kourtney told Usmagazine.com: "She's always smiling. There is a different happiness about her. Her priorities are more right with him. He grounds her in a way."

Kim, 30, previously admitted she was in "shock" when Kris got down on one knee with a 20.5 carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring – which the basketball star reportedly splashed out $2 million on - in her Beverley Hills home.

She said: "I didn't expect this at all. I was in such shock. I never thought it would happen at home, and I never thought now." [source]

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GLOBAL news - Many were skeptical when it was announced eight months ago that veteran musicians Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez were joining Randy Jackson on the judging panel for the 10th season of “American Idol."

Now, given the show’s improved ratings and rave reviews, the move looks like genius.

The FOX big-wigs were wise enough to have Steven Tyler, who secured his spot as the fan favorite, sign a multi-year contract that will ensure he returns for the 11th season alongside original judge, Randy Jackson.

A source also overheard the Aerosmith rocker happily confirm Wednesday that he’ll be back for another round. (Based on the rumors that he earned $18 million for the first season alone, it’s no wonder he’s enthusiastic.)

“They can’t get rid of Tyler, he’s the new Paula,” reality television and pop culture expert Mikey Glazer told FOX411's Pop Tarts.

But Lopez, who signed for significantly less money (a reported $12 million), isn’t so sure of her future.

“It’s too early to tell,” the 41-year-old told FOX411.

Lopez is believed to be in negotiations with the network, and an offer is said to be on the table.

"Everyone has multiple year contracts; Jennifer had single year contract, we loved having her, the hope and expectation is she'll return," FOX Chief Peter Rice earlier this week.

The biggest surprise of the season has probably been that the man who was considered the star of “American Idol” for nine seasons, the man who everyone thought the show just could not survive without – yes, Simon Cowell – wasn’t even missed during Wednesday’s finale program. In fact, “Idol” has thrived without him.

“Even though Cowell judged with an inimitable dry wit and brought a truly irreplaceable sense of spectacle to ‘Idol,’ the cohesive and energetic unit that Tyler, Lopez and Jackson present makes for a show that is compelling in an entirely different way,” said producer/composer Jed Smith who heads music firm BetaFish. “I think J-Lo and Tyler are a lock for next season. He’s already coming back, and she brought a lovely vibrancy that really offsets the absence of Cowell.”

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GLOBAL news - If Kim Kardashian's engagement ring cost $2 million, one would certainly expect that she and Kris Humphries will have a wedding to match.

"It's going to be royal wedding number two," sister Khloé told me earlier today while promoting the new season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. "I could only imagine Kim having the hugest wedding."

The Kardashian and Humphries families haven't really met yet. Sure, Khloé and Kourtney spent some time with their future brother-in-law's dad and sister, but that's it.

"They are all on a little vacay right now so when they come back," Kris Jenner said.

Khloé and Kourtney already know they'll both be the maids of honor. "I made both of them my maid of honor," Khloé said of her sisters. "You can't choose."

Oddly enough, no one had thought of Kourtney and Scott Disick's son Mason as ring bearer until I suggested the idea. "That would be the cutest thing," Kourtney said, adding with a laugh, "We need cookies. We'll need a path of cookies down the aisle so he could follow it."

And to think Khloé didn't embrace Humphries right away. She and Kim are shown fighting in the first episode of the new season (airing on June 12) because Khloe says she doesn't want to get emotionally attached to another if Kim's boyfriends until they prove they're serious.

But that was then. "Kris is adorable and funny," mama Kris said. "I think he really fits into the family."

And that includes being comfortable having reality show cameras following you. "He's used to performing," Kris said. "You know, playing basketball." [source]

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Global News - Jennifer Aniston has had her fair share of Hollywood heartbreak, from a broken marriage to Brad Pitt to a broken relationship with John Mayer.

But her famous dad, John Aniston, might know just what she needs in a man.

"Honesty is very important," he told Life & Style at the Hellenic Times Scholarship Gala in Manhattan.

The 77-year-old father of two seemed to be alluding to her marriage with Pitt, which fell apart due to his involvement with Angelina Jolie.

The Greek actor also wouldn't mind if his eligible daughter happened to choose someone who shared their heritage – "if he were the right person for her."

In the meantime, 42-year-old Jennifer, who does "not keep in touch" with Pitt, is "doing extremely well," her father said.

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AN ex lover of Jennifer Aniston has broken his silence about their romance.

Brian Bouma, whose romance with the Hollywood A-lister was shrouded in secrecy, told the new issue of Star magazine that she aggressively pursued him on a movie set and prefers "bad boys."

Bouma told Star that dating Jen,"was an overwhelming experience. I just want to set the record straight, she's not the person people think she is."

RadarOnline.com has an exclusive preview of Bouma's cover-story interview with Star, and other than John Mayer's infamous comments, he's the first to detail what the Emmy Award winning Friends star is like out of the spotlight.

"She approached me," he told the mag about the start of their fast romance.

Bouma was a lighting tech on the movie Love Happens when Aniston made it clear she was interested in him - only seven hours after spotting him on the set, he told the magazine.

"All that's written about her being lonely is just ridiculous," he said.

"I didn't spend time with Jen because she was famous or successful. I've been down that road before. It usually mean trouble with a capital T. It was because of the conversation that first time we spoke. She's genuine, sincere and charismatic." [source]

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