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**** THE SATURDAY EVENING POST INTERVIEW **** Alan Alda Saturday Evening Post Cover Thanks to M*A*S*H, The West Wing and a slew of successful movies, Alan Alda now has his pick of writing and directing projects. But what he really wants to talk about is science. In the May/June issue of The Saturday Evening Post , on newsstands now, Alda shares tales of both acting and his new scientific endeavors to Post contributor Claudia Gryvatz Copquin. Alda is perpetually in high demand for films and TV, but he is currently spending time as a visiting professor at Stony Brook University’s Center for Communicating Science. He helped form the department in 2009 to help scientists learn how to more effectively communicate their ideas. On whether Alda has a dream team of actors or directors he would love to work with: “Woody Allen is brilliant. I loved being in the pictures of his that I was in, and I think Crimes and Misdemeanors is one of the best American pict

Ivanka Trump Lord & Taylor will host Ivanka Trump for the launch of her new fragrance Ivanka Trump on Thursday, May 9th at 6pm at the store's Fifth Avenue flagship. With the purchase of the Ivanka Trump Parfum Spray ($150) or Fragrance Set, which includes the Eau de Parfum and Body Lotion ($113), customers can meet Ivanka, have their bottle signed and have their photo taken with her. Photo By: RD/Roe/Retna  

**** HARD ROCKING **** Orianthi Orianthi had a memorabilia case unveiling at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada recently. The star was all smiles and posed for photos. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

Christina Ricci Christina Ricci posed for photographers at 'The Smurfs 2' Family Festival Screening during the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, in New York City.    Photo By: Corredor99 / MediaPunch Inc.

Holly Madison Holly Madison attended The Animal Foundation's 10th Annual 'Best in Show' at the Orleans Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada.    Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** LAS VEGAS DINING **** Robert De Niro With Caesars Palace Entertainers Robert De Niro And Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa posed for photos at the NOBU HOTEL Grand Opening Event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada yesterday. Photos By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

JUSTICE And Richard Beynon JUSTICE and Richard Beynon strike a pose as JUSTICE performed at the REHAB POOL PARTY at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas yesterday.   Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** THE GLORIOUS CORNER By: G. H. Harding **** Steve Martin Steve & Edie ---I think I first saw comedian Steve Martin play a banjo about a dozen or so years ago. I couldn’t figure out if it was a goof or a legit move, but I do remember being terrifically impressed. I’m a guitarist and I know the banjo is not any easier. He’s dabbled with it throughout his career and last year released 2 very impressive albums (Rare Bird Alert and Crow) and, last week released, with singer Edie Brickell, of all people, a new album called Love Has Come For You .. which, in addition to being a full-fledged collaboration, I think is one of the best recorded efforts of the year so far.  Last week they did all the chat shows (Letterman; The View; Today) and though they almost consistently performed the title track, they were nothing short of fantastic; even better live than on the album. Martin has always been somewhat of an enigma; reports have him at various time

**** LAS VEGAS GOSSIP **** Casper Smart With Jennifer Lopez Calvin Harris Vanessa Hudgens With Austin Butler Vanessa Hudgens, Austin Butler pictured at Grand opening of Hakkasan at MGM Grand on April 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Photos By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** WALTER MCBRIDE IN WASHINGTON DC **** Sharon Stone Psy Megan Hilty Katy Perry Hayden Panettiere Emily Mortimer Elizabeth Banks Claire Danes Carol Alt Anna Wintour Barry Diller Willie Robertson Arianna Huffington Al Sharpton George Stephanopoulos With Alexandra Wentworth The 2013 White House Correspondents Association Dinner was held at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC the other night. Photos By: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

**** STAR BIRTHDAY'S **** Kate Hudson The night before her 34th birthday, Kate Hudson told Us Weekly she had only one wish. "I just want to hang with my family," the Reluctant Fundamentalist actress said at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball Apr. 18. Imagine Hudson's reaction two days later when her fiance, Matthew Bellamy, organized a secret bash in his bride-to-be's honor! "Kate was totally surprised," a source tells US Weekly of the soiree, held at a friend's place in New York City's West Village neighborhood. "The party started outside, but it was freezing so people moved inside and danced." Famous attendees included Cameron Diaz, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann (who coincidentally met up with Reese Witherspoon at Manhattan's Greenwich Hotel just days after her Apr. 19 arrest). "Kate loves to dance and she was just really happy talking to everyone," a source reveals. "

**** NUTTY POLITICIANS **** Sarah Palin Gov. Sarah Palin addressed The Women's Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada at The Rio All Suite Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** MUSIC'S BE ST **** Justin Bieber Selena Gomez Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and One Direction were among the winners tonight at the Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA). The awards show, a celebration of music's most popular young artists as voted on by kid and tween fans, took place at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and included performances by Gomez, Cher Lloyd, Bridgit Mendler, Cody Simpson, Mindless Behavior, Austin Mahone and Coco Jones. The RDMA show will be presented SATURDAY, MAY 4 on the popular WATCH Disney Channel app available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as online at WATCHDisneyChannel.com. The RDMA show will also air on SATURDAY, MAY 4 (5:00 p.m., ET/ 2:00 p.m., PT) and SUNDAY, MAY 5 (11:00 a.m., ET/8:00 a.m., PT) on Radio Disney. The excitement continues FRIDAY, MAY 10 – SUNDAY, MAY 12 when Disney Channel presents a special "RDMA Weekend" showcasing performances and winner highlights airing nightly beginning at 8:

**** SIDEWALK STARS **** Snoop Lion Dogg Jim Parsons Jon Hamm With Radioman Jon Hamm and Radioman posed for photos at the stage door for Late Show with David Letterman. Snopp Dogg was also heading into the famed show along with Jim Parsons.. Photos By: Corredor99 / MediaPunch Inc.

**** SHINING STARS **** Dionne Warwick Dionne Warwick lighted up the Empire State Building in yellow in honor of the 10th annual Project Sunshine gala, in New York City the other day. Photo By: Corredor99 / MediaPunch Inc.

Arianna Huffington Adrian Grenier Bert Marcus Matthew Cooke Brian O'Dea The celebrities came out for Tribeca Talks: After The Movie Beyond The Screens: 'How To Make Money Selling Drugs' - 2013 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Photos By: Corredor99 / MediaPunch Inc. 

Cecile de France Cecile de France attended the 'Mobius' North American Premiere during the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival on  in New York City. Photo By:  Corredor99 / MediaPunch Inc.

Amanda Knox Amanda Knox, the college junior who became the center of a murder trial that riveted the attention of millions around the world, has never told her story. Now after the dramatic Italian trial, conviction, and court appeal that finally acquitted and freed her she speaks to ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer in her first television interview. In addition, she reacts to the recent ruling by Italy's Supreme Court that has extended her marathon legal battle and put her freedom on the line again. “Murder. Mystery. Amanda Knox Speaks – A Diane Sawyer Exclusive” airs Tuesday, April 30 at 10:00 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network. Portions of the interview will also be featured across all ABC News broadcasts and platforms including “World News with Diane Sawyer,” “Good Morning America,” and “Nightline“ as well as ABCNews.com , Yahoo!, ABC News Radio, and ABC’s local affiliates. The interview airs in conjunction with the publication of Knox’s highly

**** THE RED CARPET **** Peter Facinelli Bella Thorne And  Remy Thorne Olivia Holt Bridger Zadina Jaimie Alexander Debby Ryan Gwyneth Paltrow Chelsea Kane Nick Zano And Kat Dennings Susan And Robert Downey Jr. Chris Hemsworth And Elsa Pataky The stars were caught on the red carpet for the "Iron Man 3" World Premiere held at The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. Photo By: MediaPunch Inc.