Sources are saying that the long awaited Arrest Development movie is a go! It’s being reported that the executive producing team is on board and they are currently working on the big screen adaptation. For those of you who are not caught up on the series now is the perfect time to get the DVDs and set up a viewing session post-turkey dinner. Nothing is more heart-warming than George Michael- my ultimate cougar crush!

Every holiday season it shows up on the TV and every holiday season you watch it—you even suffer and squirm through the frozen tongue on the flagpole scene. Your favorite characters are always there, from Ralphie to the infamous leg lamp. A Christmas Story is a true Hollywood classic and thanks to eBay Giving Works, you can live the movie. Bid on the Christmas Story Charity Auction and you could win:

*Airfare for four (4) people from anywhere in the lower 48 states to Cleveland, OH (up to $1800 total)*
*2 Day, 2 Night stay for four (4) in a suite provided by the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
*Christmas Eve accommodations for four (4) at the A Christmas Story House
*Christmas Eve dinner for four (4) provided by Pearl of Orient Chinese restaurant
*Christmas Day dinner for four (4) provided by Sans Souci, an award-winning, fine-dining restaurant in the Renaissance Hotel

If you win, don’t get so excited that you “shoot your eye out.” That would be bad.

I know that I wrote about Twilight last week but it’s becoming increasingly clear that this thing is a phenomenon of epic proportions. Truth, I have friends whose Facebook status’ that revolve around Twilight: “________is loving Twilight and is not putting this book down to go to sleep tonight,” “I’m obsessed, too. I am on the third book now and am only sad that there is only one more left after this!, “welcome to the addicted to Twilight club—by this time next week you will be on book 4!”.

The stars of the flick, Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson, have been met with screams and faints from fans whilst on their press tour. I just took a peek at the pics from the premiere and whoa, star-studded city! I have not seen such a wide array of stars, young and not-so-young, come out to the carpet. As for young Hollywood, the elite was representing: Camilla Belle, Nikki Reed, AnnaLynne McCord, Demi Lovato, Frances Bean Cobain, and of course, the aforementioned stars of the film. Kim Basinger, Jennie Garth, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Perry Farrell, and Garcelle Beauvais were all present and I am assuming that they were there to support the fervent devotion their kids feel towards the series (or secretly because they heart it too!). I think it’s time I hopped on the bandwagon and got sucked in too!

*Photos licensed to: Photorazzi.com

007 fanatics are champing at the bit for the new Bond flick. Daniel Craig made a splash (especially in his blue swim trunks!) in the last James Bond film and fans are eager to see where the new, suave Bond is going to take them in this next installment. Apparently Quantum of Solace is supposed to be heavy on the action, low on the lovin’. Either way, aficionados will still line up to see James’ latest gear and suave style.

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I am a Bravo addict and I cannot stop watching their 101 reality TV programs. It is a problem. However, my most favorite of them all is back! Top Chef Season 5 premieres tonight. This installment takes place in the Big Apple which will chew up and spit out the 17 contestants. Perhaps in honor of the premiere I will whip up a concoction from the Top Chef cookbook. Where is Smell-O-Vision when we need it?

Now that the election is over, I can start my holiday shopping early! Let me give you the inside scoop…get great new buys on eBay starting at $1—no reserve, free shipping. Seems too good to be true? Trust me, these are items you want: iPod Nano, Garmin Nuvi GPS, Canon Rebel SLR, Nintendo DS Lite, Nikon Coolpix and way, way more. These deals are top notch so start bidding pronto to get your presents.

I keep seeing this Twilight thing all over the place. What is it? Teens? Vampires? I don’t get it. Maybe I am just too old. But as your Pop Culture Expert it is my duty to tap into what the young folks are into. And let me tell you, it’s definitely Twilight. It is a young adult vampire / romance novel series written by Stephanie Meyer about a 17-year old girl named Bella Swan who falls in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen. Today I did a search on eBay and found well over 1,000 Twilight-related items, and that was just in the Fiction Books category. There is more stuff to be had in the Movie Memorabilia category too like posters, buttons, and bracelets. The film adaptation starring Kristin Stewart and new tween heartthrob,  Robert Pattinson, is set to be released on November 21st. Below is a video for a new track by Paramore (my teen guilty pleasure) that will be featured on the soundtrack for the film. Expect throngs of girls and goth-inspired black-clad teens at a theatre new you.

No matter which way you voted yesterday you must admit that this election was a historic one—for so many reasons. Some of you may be thrilled to the gills today and some of you may be a little wary, but whatever the case, you voted, you made a choice, and a new day is dawning. I’m still swelling with civic pride! Speaking of winners, did you know that the Sarah Palin Cabbage Patch Kid went for $19,000! In second was the real winner, President(!) Obama with $8,400, Senator McCain with $6,000, and VP Joe Biden bringing up the rear with $3,550.01.

*Photo licensed to: Photorazzi.com

Personally, I am not a costume person. I am always the girl who goes as the 80s version of herself or who throws on a vaguely ethnic item and tries to justify that I am some obscure character. However, Hollywood folk are all about the ‘Ween. They come out in droves to celebrate. I want to show you some of my fave (and not so fave) costumes:

1) Mariah Carey & Nick Canon: the sexy firefighting duo, trying to convince everyone that their love is red hot.

2) Michael Kors: vamping it up in a soignee ensemble. RZ and I both DIE!

3) Pink: in a weird clown suit, similar to how she always dresses.

4) Bette Midler: a cut up Top Chef complete with Crocs—Tom and Padma would approve.

5) Sarah Jessica: sitting deskside as a phone-banker. Oh wait, that is actually a pic of her volunteering for the Obama campaign. My bad.

*All photos licensed to: Photorazzi.com

We all know the race at the polls is in full effect but did you know that the “Presidential Race” on eBay is just heating up? Since the launch yesterday, there has been some major movement. Here are the most current stats…subject to change from moment to moment!

BARACK OBAMA: 50 bids, currently going for $1,225
JOE BIDEN: 40 bids, currently going for $1,025
JOHN McCAIN: 39 bids, $635
SARAH PALIN: 61 bids, currently going for $3,650

This race is so hot it needs it’s own 24-hour news coverage! Who do you think will win the eBay race? Comment and tell us!