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Dear Ted:
Just saw the Magic Mike's trailer. My first reactions, like about 80 percent of people, was what the ef was that? They promised us a funny stripper movie with hot naked man and they show us some lame rom-com with an unknown actress (who according to those who saw the screening has a very small role in the movie). And where is Matt Bomer?! This movie was earlier promoted quite heavily with his name and his hot body, but now there's not a single mention of him? Is the marketing team only ancient straight men who have not a single clue about what woman and gay men want? We want hot naked male bodies.
—Simplette

Dear Preaching to the Choir:
We just have to remind each other that there will be plenty of Bomer on the big screen. And knowing that is enough to tide us over until the end of June, right?! As for the love story business, it's clear that no one has been paying attention to the Fifty Shades of Grey headlines or they would have know that sex is really selling these days…and especially to women.

Dear Ted:
I completely agree that Hollywood should hire more female directors and they dropped the ball with Catching Fire by seemingly not even considering one. Get a clue, Hollywood! Between the two directors who Lionsgate actually seems to be looking at, I'd prefer Bennett Miller. Maybe he can wrangle in Phillip Seymour Hoffman for Plutarch Heavensbee since he likes to work with him. Wouldn't Hoffman be perfect?
—Invisigoth

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Dear Ted:
Did you see this one coming, you know, Brad Pitt giving Angelina Jolie an engagement ring? And it only took seven years. So do you think we will see a wedding this year, or will that take another seven years?
—Just Wondering

Dear the Seven-Year Engagement:
While it would have been nice to see Brad and Ang stay true to their marriage-equality declaration, it's totally sweet the two want to tie the knot for their kids. I'm not surprised Brangelina's brood got a little impatient waiting for equality, and I wouldn't expect a long engagement either. Since their kids seem to be at the heart of this decision, methinks you'll see Brad and Angie walking down the aisle fairly soon. Here's hoping!

Dear Ted:
What about Demi Lovato for Josh Hutcherson? She's cute but a little sassy! I think she's perfect for him.
—Brandi

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Dear Ted:
Do you think The Hunger Games will grab any Academy Award nominations? You already said it's not the normal Oscar movie they would go for, but both fans and critics seemed to enjoy the film, giving it raving reviews all round. The acting is phenomenal and the overall film was remarkable, not to mention Gary Ross' incredible directing, the futuristic set designs, the emotion and perfect original score and adapted screenplay. So do you think they will have any luck at the Oscars?
—Forever Hoping

Dear Critics Choice:
Honestly, probably not, babe. I wish it were different, but the young adult adaptation stuff is so not the Academy's scene. So as much as I too would love Jennifer Lawrence to rack up another nom or for Gary and Suzanne Collins to score for the script, I think the most we can hope for is best sound editing. Maybe if the Oscars were more like, well, the Hunger Games, the movie would have a chance.

Dear Ted:
You recently told us that there is one Vice-loving star on the show GCB. I am wondering what category the Vice falls into? Drug, drinking, sex or diva 'tude (or a combo of these)? Give us some hints please! Love ya!
—MM

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No surprise, Scarlett Johansson looked fierce at The Avengers premiere last night, and the gal surely left geeks' heads spinning when she revealed she wears "not much" under that skintight bodysuit.  

And while ScarJo certainly appears über-comfortable with her bod, it was just six months ago when Ms. Jo's, um, assets became privy to the public in a much-buzzed-about nude-photo hacking scandal. Add that to her divorce from Ryan Reynolds and subsequent rebound with Sean Penn and you've got a whole lotta controversy surrounding the blond bombshell.  

So what did the usually tight-lipped sex symbol have to say about the scandal? And what did she reveal about her divorce from Ry in the May issue of Vogue?

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Dear Ted:
Does Lily Collins have a Blind Vice? I have heard she is not all she seems, that the princess behavior was all for show. Heard Taylor Lautner had enough of her demands?
—Cinderella

Dear Julia Roberts:
You can't just stop torturing poor Lily for the cameras, you have to do it on your off time, too? Jeez! Seriously, "Cinderella," Taylor and Lily not working out had nothing to do with Lily being a pain, because she's not. The girl's everything you see on camera in Mirror Mirror—she's simply void of the bad-seed syndrome. Just like the gal told us, Lindsay Lohan Lily surely is not.

Dear Ted:
Look at it this way: Nicole Kidman's face has about as many lines in it today as Grace Kelly's had when she was around 26-28 (the reported age range the film will cover). And, may I say, neither Blake Lively (really?) nor Ashley Greene has the grace or beauty to pull off playing such a role. At least Nicole has a somewhat regal air about her.
—Christina

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Dear Ted:
I have seen some of the interviews between The Hunger Games' leads, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. Is it me or are these two trying too hard to appear more than friends in front of the cameras? Josh said in an interview that he might be "in love" with Lawrence. J.Law teased Josh for not returning her call. What's the deal?
—xet

Dear Just Friends:
Sorry, x, but it's simply good chemistry—though, not of the romantic variety. The two are good friends, so of course they get along really well for cameras. As for J.Hutch's comments, well, who isn't at least a little in love with Jen right now? We know we are! 

Dear Ted:
While my gut tells me that most of the Community cast knows to keep their heads down and mouths shut, I can't help but wonder: Where do most people side in the Chevy Chase vs. Dan Harmon debacle?
—Mike

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Dear Ted:
Did I hear right? Nicole Kidman playing a young Grace Kelly? What's next, Tom Hanks playing Steve Jobs when he first founded Apple? Is everyone in Hollywood that out of touch with reality? Oh, wait, Eddie Murphy's been making the same movie for 25 years, so never mind.
—Bella M.

Dear Fountain of Youth:
We all know there's no shortage of twentysomethings playing high school students…so why can't Nic Kidman do essentially the same? Still, I guess I'm with you B, on this one. Kidman at 44 is most def way too old to portray a young Kelly. Blake Lively or even Ashley Greene would have been better suited to Grace in her early Monaco years. Now, if the film were about the princess later in her life, Nic would be would be devastatingly on target.

Dear Ted:
Hi Ted, I haven't read Fifty Shades of Grey yet but am assuming it's the same, pretty much as the original Master of the Universe fanfic PDF I have from 2010. Have you read both? Can you give comparisons? Lastly—if so, for the dream casting since Christian/Ana are fairly young (well Edward and Bella are in MOTU), how about Alex Pettyfer for Christian? He's got that jawline. And I'd like to see Lucy Hale go to the dark side so she would be good for Ana. Or even Troian Bellisario from Pretty Little Liars could pull it off. Someone fresh! Thoughts?
—Diva

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Dear Ted:
I live in Atlanta and spotted Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake one table away from me at dinner last night. She was all over him, but he didn't really seem to be feeling it. That got me thinking: Do you think they'll definitely head down the aisle this summer like all the tabloids are reporting? Thanks—love your column by the way!
—B

Dear Tabloid Turnaround:
Congrats on your celeb sighting, B, you couldn't have asked for two sexier stars to spot out in the wild. As for the wedding, I'm sure it will happen sooner rather than later…at least, if Jess has her way. And with all the deets about the ceremony that have been spreading, it's going to be one hell of a shindig—especially if the nuptials are anything like that enormous rock she's been happily flaunting.

Dear Ted:
How do we take a stand or lash out at these morons calling Jennifer Lawrence's functioning body "fat"? And Rue being black?! Um, last time I checked, North America had quite a few races. I guess we can just buy more tickets?
—Betty Jones

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