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Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Nicole Ritchie ex, DJ AM are in critical condition in the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, GA after the plane they were on crashed shortly after takeoff early this morning.

Barker and AM performed on Friday night along with Gavin DeGraw and Perry Ferrell and then hopped on the six-person plane leaving from Columbia, South Carolina shortly before midnight. (It is being reported that neither Gavin DeGraw or Perry Ferrell were on this flight.)

Barker was burned from the waist down and is expected to survive while AM received severe burns to the face and is currently being treated for his injuries.

The two men were lucky to survive the fiery plane crash and had to jump out of the plane door to safety.

Sadly, four people on the flight died including Barker’s assistant, Chris Baker. The 29-year-old had been featured on the reality show Meet the Barkers and leaves behind his new wife and baby.

The other three people were the pilot Sarah Lemmon, co-pilot James Bland and Charles Still.

“The plane crashed on takeoff and went through a fence near Highway 302, then crossed the road and went up an embankment before being filled with flames,” Lynne Douglas, spokesperson for the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, tells People Magazine. “There was debris all over the runway…..”

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Illusionist/magician/crazy man David Blaine began his latest stunt this morning at 8:30am (September 22, 2008) in Central Park.

Blaine, 35, will hang upside down over the park’s Wollmann ice rink for 60 hours called the “Dive of Death,” which ends Wednesday at 11pm.

“This is the most difficult for sure. The others, you could get into them soon after the start, but this one is tough from the get-go,” Blaine said after being lowered to head level for an interview.

His previous stunts include 72 hours encased in ice, 44 days without food in a plexiglass box, a week under water, and been buried alive.

Blaine is being held up by a wire attached to his torso and two clips on his boots also linked to the wire and he will endure the entire stunt without eating or sleeping.

A two-hour primetime special will air on ABC from 9-11pm and will show Blaine’s descent from his upside down position.

This guy has way too much time on his hands.

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Beautiful girls are a dime a dozen when it comes to Hollywood, but brains … not so much. You don’t have to look too long at the tabloids in the supermarket checkout lines (or hell watch Fox News or CNN for a few minutes and you’re sure to catch the latest on Paris or Lindsay) to see that most famous actresses and singers didn’t exactly graduate from Harvard.

But there are movie stars out there who actually did graduate from Harvard. And Yale. And Oxford. Some of the hottest actresses out there have resumes that are more impressive than their looks. Here are ten of the hottest smart girls in Hollywood:

10: Emma Thompson

Background: Two time academy award winner (Best Actress for Howard’s End, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sense and Sensibility), she’s recently been seen in Stranger Than Fiction and in the Harry Potter movie series as Professor Trelawney.
Evidence of brains: Thompson graduated from Cambridge with a major in English literature. Won an academy award for screenwriting.
Why she’s hot: Cute blonde british girl, what’s not to like? Also, has an incredible smile.
Photographic evidence:

9: Rashida Jones

Background: Best known as Karen Filippelli on The Office. Also made appearances on Boston Public and Freaks and Geeks. Daughter of media mogul Quincy Jones.
Evidence of brains: Jones is multi-talented, having taken piano lessons from the age of five. Graduated from Harvard in 1997 after studying religion and philosophy.
Why she’s hot: Jim’s rebound girl after getting denied by Pam, which has to count for something.
Photographic evidence:

8: Alicia Keys

Background: Keys has won nine Grammy’s, eleven Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards. She’s sold roughly 20 million records in her career so far.
Evidence of brains: Despite growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, Keys graduated from the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan at the age of sixteen as Valedictorian. She had a scholarship to Columbia University, but decided to pursue her musical career. Fairly smart decision there.
Why she’s hot: All about the braids and that hair. Plus there’s just something hot about a girl banging away at a piano.
Photographic evidence:

7: Jennifer Beals

Background: Beals has been around damn near forever, first coming to the scene in 1983’s Flashdance. Currently stars on Showtime’s The L Word, where she plays Bette Porter, an Ivy League Educated lesbian.
Evidence of brains: Graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in English lit.
Why she’s hot: I’m repeating myself, but come on: Currently stars on Showtime’s The L Word, where she plays Bette Porter, an Ivy League Educated lesbian.
Photographic evidence:

6: Kate Beckinsale

Background: Has starred in numerous big box office blockbusters such as Pearl Harbor, Click, and Underworld.
Evidence of brains: Won multiple W. H. Smith Young Writers competitions in her teens, studied foreign language and literature at Oxford.
Why she’s hot: Always showing up on lists of hottest women (best showing #16 in Maxim’s Hot 100 in 2003, also named England’s #1 Beauty by HELLO! magazine in 2002.
Photographic evidence:

5: Sharon Stone

Background: One of the most famous actresses in the world, appearing in one of the most famous scenes in movie history.
Evidence of brains: Actually flunked out of high school as a rebellious teenager, but there’s a good chance that was due to boredom. Stone’s IQ has been tested at 154.
Why she’s hot: She helped make it cool to leave the underwear at home.
Photographic evidence:

4. Jodie Foster

Background: Broke out in 1976 with her role in Taxi Driver. Has won two Best Actress Oscar’s for her roles in The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs.
Evidence of brains: Possibly the most brilliant actress alive, Foster graduated Valedictorian from a French speaking prep school in LA before heading off to Yale where she graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in literature. Is actually intelligent enough to keep her personal life out of the press.
Why she’s hot: Pretty much the embodiment of the word “cute”. And there’s nothing wrong with a strong woman: she took on Hannibal Lector and did pretty well for herself.
Photographic evidence:

3. Jennifer Connelly

Background: Won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her work in A Beautiful Mind. Has a history of picking roles in intelligent films.
Evidence of brains: Went to Yale and studied English, but eventually transferred to Stanford where she finished her Bachelor’s. Speaks three languages fluently (French and Italian).
Why she’s hot: Start at the incredible eyes and head south. Plus, you know, you have to respect a girl willing to go ass to ass. Ahem.
Photographic evidence:

2. Natalie Portman

Background: Career was launched with her role in The Phantom Menace, but she was actually working years before that with roles in movies such as Heat and Mars Attacks!.
Evidence of Brains: Graduated from Harvard University in 2003 with a bachelor’s in psychology, and has pursued grad studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Speaks five languages.
Why she’s hot: She’s been every geek’s fantasy for eight years now, and it’s pretty easy to see why.
Photographic evidence:

1. Elizabeth Shue

Background: Was an 80’s hottie in films such as The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysiting, and Back to the Future, but she showed that she’d grown up in the film Leaving Las Vegas, portraying a prostitute mixed up with a suicidal alcoholic.
Evidence of Brains: Attended Wellesley College and Harvard University, but withdrew to pursue her acting career. Went back and finished fifteen years later, graduating from Harvard with a degree in government.
Why she’s hot: Any child of the 80’s could tell you that Shue is the ultimate girl next door.
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We loved these star transformations. What do you think?

This golden-haired philanthropist is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. From her turn as a youngster in E.T. to a butt-kicking action star in Charlie's Angels, Drew Barrymore's girl-next-door humor and easygoing style keep her as enthralling as ever.


Christina Aguilera may have been a Dirrty girl during her youth, but her music and style have been made over beautiful. The songstress, a force to be reckoned with since her Mickey Mouse Club days, has since traded her crop-tops for designer duds and motherhood.


Victoria Beckham may have been Posh, but it was Geri Halliwell's outlandish style in the Spice Girls that got her noticed. Her locks may not be flourescent orange anymore, but Geri has become quite English rose (we even dubbed her the MILF'y spice) between the Girls' tours.


She won our hearts as a blue-haired rocker girl and Gwen Stefani hasn't disappointed since. From punk rock to rockabilly, Gwen's style influences are as numerous as her talents. Between a hot fashion label to her musical hit-churning, is there anything this mother of two can't accomplish?


Jennifer Lopez dated some of entertainment's most successful movers and shakers, but this triple threat's biggest change may come after welcoming twins with hubby Marc Anthony. Her style has influenced fashion since she burst onto the scene (hello, blue/green Versace dress!), and doesn't show any signs of slowing down.


Halle Berry may have started in beauty pageants, but the cover girl is more than just a pretty face. Her chameleon-like abilities have gotten her an Oscar and numerous accolades, but it's her knowledge of what works best on her body that always keeps us fixated.


She was once the girl across Dawson's Creek, but this starlet found big love, big style and a big family in record Tinseltown time. Now Katie Holmes counts style icons and movie legends among her closest friends—not to mention designers like Giorgio Armani, who even dresses Katie's daughter, Suri, to match mommy.


Kristin Cavallari has always been herself, whether strutting down Robertson Boulevard or creating drama on the hit reality show Laguna Beach. But the now professional actress has matured from casual glam to Hollywood hip, completing her transition from small to big screen.


It hasn't always been The Simple Life for Lionel's daughter. The former wildchild has tamed her ways and has gone from Heatherette to Hermes in the blink of an eye. Nicole Richie's more mature style—just like motherhood—seems to suit her beautifully.


From rap to the red carpet, Queen Latifah has always ruled the fashion throne. Whether she slims down for health reasons or gets nominated for an Oscar, there's nothing this Grammy-winning recording artist can't achieve.


From Square Pegs to Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker has transformed onscreen before our eyes. The now Vogue-cover-worthy fashion icon has put Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Choos in every woman's vocabulary—not to mention on their feet.


Scarlett Johansson may be a fresh-faced 20-something, but her love of her curves and figure-flaunting attire have really turned this Boleyn Girl into a woman. The Golden Globe nominee has made a name for herself with her beyond-her-years acting, signature fashion, and red-hot love life. But, like her recent tattoo addition, Scarlett keeps us on our toes—and that's just part of why we love her style.

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Honestly, Hayden Panettiere was never really on our beauty radar until she starred in the hit show 'Heroes.' Now, we just don't know what we would do without her. She is sweet, feminine, youthful and ... flawless. We're convinced she could stop traffic with her beauty alone. She is, without a doubt, our number one choice.


Either you're with us or against us on this one, but we think all the ladies will agree that David Beckham is a beautiful man. Not only does he have mad soccer skills, but his skills with ladies aren't too shabby either. He is a father of three and does a tremendous amount of charity work. We don't even mind that David is obsessive-compulsive. He still tops our list!


Carrie Underwood amazes us in so many ways. Not only is she beautiful with her long blonde locks and perfect smile, but she has the most soothing voice. She won our hearts on 'American Idol' and after seeing footage of her in South Africa singing 'I'll Stand By You,' we knew she had to be on the top of our list. She's beautiful both inside and out.


If you don't think Superman is beautiful, then you just aren't American. OK, maybe that's too harsh, but we love us some Superman. Tom Welling plays Clark Kent on 'Smallville.' His masculine jawline and piercing baby-blue eyes are amazing. He is tall, dark and handsome and can rescue us from danger any day. Um, and have you seen his abs? Exactly.


We can hardly believe this beauty isn't even 20 years old yet. She is already such an accomplished music artist with mature and powerful lyrics. Rihanna hails from from Barbados and her flawless caramel-colored skin is proof of it. We love her exotic features that are electrified by her hazel eyes. She is beautiful and she has her whole career ahead of her.


There's no denying that Justin Timberlake is an entertainment icon. He's done it all from the boy band to movie roles. We love his sultry voice and sexy dance moves. He is a baby-faced babe with deep blue eyes and a smile that can light up a room. He is quite the ladies man and we are convinced that if he met us, we could win his heart.


Scarlett Johansson is already an established actress and she is only in her early twenties. She is smart, down-to-earth and absolutely gorgeous. From her porcelain skin to her enchanting eyes ... she makes us melt. She has a distinct look and we will continue cheering her on as her career blossoms.


Oh, Brad. What can we say? The guy is HOT and even the way he talks makes us want to make out with our TV. From his baby-blue eyes to his masculine face, Brad Pitt is amazingly handsome. We were a little bitter after the whole Jennifer Aniston breakup, but it does not change the fact that he is HOT.


It doesn't get much sexier than those pouty lips. Angelina Jolie has a unique face with a strong jawline, large lips and deep blue eyes. We haven't always been a huge fan of her choice in men, but she and Brad Pitt are pretty well matched. We love that she is so charitable and has room in her heart for children in need.


Matthew McConaughey is constantly on the sexiest man alive and most eligible bachelor lists. How can you argue with that? He takes great care of his body, and has a smile that can light up a room, curly blonde locks and eyes that can make you melt. He is perfect and definitely one of the most beautiful celebrities.


Gwen Stefani amazes us. She started out with the band No Doubt and then went solo. Not only does she have an amazing voie, but also an incredibly unique fashion sense. Because of this, she was able to start her very successful fashion line called L.A.M.B. We wish our Mom would dress this cool. (No offense, Mom.)


Could we really do a 20 Most Beautiful gallery and NOT include Orlando Bloom? Yeah, our point exactly! It doesn't matter whether he plays a blonde-haired elf or a pirate that hasn't showered for weeks ... he's beautiful. We love his squared jawline and soft chocolate brown eyes. He has such a sweet face and we want to see more of it on the big screen.


Having a 'Bootylicious' bod is one way to make our list, but aside from that, Beyonce Knowles is incredibly beautiful and talented. She has a tremendous amount of confidence and was able go solo after being with Destiny's Child for years. We love her recent movie roles and hope that she does more. Her soft face, beautiful smile and powerful voice keep us captivated.


You gotta love a guy who can look this beautiful while wearing eyeliner. Not only does he have an amazing voice when rockin' out with his band, Fall Out Boy, but Pete Wentz also writes all of the lyrics. He owns a company and has already written a book. This proves that Pete's not just another pretty face. His deep eyes and porcelain skin get us every time.


How can we not have a girl in our 20 Most Beautiful Celebrities gallery who is both 'Fergalicious' and 'Glamorous'? Our point exactly. Fergie overcame an addiction to crystal meth and is living proof that you can get through a drug addiction. She's a beautiful girl, but her inner strength and confidence make her even more gorgeous.


Just because the boy may not be able to hit the high notes (he was voice-overed in 'High School Musical') doesn't mean he's any less of a pretty, pretty, PRETTY boy. Zac Efron's got this sweet look that just makes you want to duet with him while wearing a basketball uniform. Or maybe that's just us.


Mandy Moore proves that just because you're the cutest woman alive doesn't mean you can't be crazy-beautiful too. When she gives us a serious expression, we're struck by how perfect she looks ... then she opens her mouth to smile, and we just want to hang out and watch TV. Oh, Mandy ... why won't you return our calls?!


Tall, dark and handsome much, Adam Levine? We're happy to see you wearing that tie in support of your band, Maroon 5. (Get it? A maroon tie ... oh, whatever.) Adam's unique style helps him stand out. But truthfully, it's that voice of his that scored him a spot on our list. Everytime he opens his mouth, we just melt into a puddle of deliciousness.


If we ever did have to go to jail, it'd totally be worth it if Wentworth Miller was there. It's not so much his face or his body, both of which are incredible ... no, it's those eyes of his. They pierce us to our very core, and then pierce us a few more times on the way out. Basically, we're saying they're piercing, if that wasn't clear. Pierce!


Holy hell, she's beautiful. Natalie Portman's got a classic Audrey Hepburn thing going on. Yeah, we know that everyone's compared to Audrey Hepburn now, but there aren't many actresses who could pull off a classy feel in a 'Star Wars' movie, looking completely flawless the entire time.

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Did you really expect anyone else? Michael Jackson used to be cute, but took it upon himself to destroy his face and also his reputation. He now looks like an albino alien whose nose appears to change on a daily basis. Just goes to show you what can happen if you are too critical of your looks. You can end up an albino alien like Mike.


Talk about a total trainwreck. This woman is about as ugly and classless as it can get. Courtney Love is quite frankly a donkey. We cannot even find anything slightly redeeming about her. Maybe if she gets help for the drug abuse, then she can work on cleaning herself up. But it's going to take A LOT of work!


Seriously ... what the hell? Does ANYONE find this attractive? From the ghostly white makeup you can see on his black collar to the funky blue eye and blood red lips ... Marilyn Manson is a freak and there's nothing more to say. Not only is he ugly, but he scares the crap out of us.


Lyle Lovett has to have some good blackmail on someone. Otherwise, how in the hell did he ever get into acting? And the fact that Julia Roberts married this beast makes us think she's not only nuts, but ugly too. Tell us one thing that you find attractive about this man ... go on. Then we'll laugh at you.


Holy hell ... Kelis is not bringin' any boys to the yard looking like that. There have been rumors that she is really a man, and quite frankly we are thinking something's not right with this chick. Every time we see her she has her mouth open and looks like she's ready to eat us. She's scary. Next time we see her, we are looking for the Adam's apple.


No need to try and strike a sexy pose by pushing out your lips, David Spade: You're ugly. The thing about David, though, is that he is actually really funny which in some way redeems him from our wrath. However, it's hard to take him seriously when he is putting down other people's appearances. Um, look in the mirror, Dave.


Do we need to explain this one? Didn't think so. But for those of you who disagree, let's spend some time reviewing why this grease monkey is on our list. Not only are Kid Rock's wifebeater tops, scruffy face and stringy long hair disgusting, but have you seen his teeth? He seriously is a gangled up mess and is very deserving of the #7 placement. He's gross!


Tori Spelling must be thanking her daddy for helping her get into the acting business 'cause there is no other way she would EVER have made it. Thanks Aaron Spelling for ruining our lives! Sometimes you hope someone will grow on you after awhile, but even now when we see Tori on TV we immediately switch the channel. Yeah, it's that bad. And don't even get us started on her acting.


Um, for the love. Now we know Carrot Top (Scott Thompson) has been working out and is all buff, but that doesn't change the fact that he's a freak. First, we don't find him funny whatsoever and he looks horrendous. From the long red curly hair to his always crazy expression ... he makes us want to hurl. Second, the buff body actually makes things worse. Oh crap, where's the trashcan?


No need to make it worse Andy ... you're ugly enough as it is. Andy Dick doesn't amuse us, but his face does. He looks like a mouse to us and although mice can be really cute, this one isn't. His jokes are sometimes funny, but we get sidetracked by his ridiculous faces ... oh wait, that's just him in general.


"Uh, I'm ugly." Yeah, we know Kelly. The British accent is cute and we love that she is all about being an individual, but quite frankly Kelly Osbourne's annoying and a brat. And we're not picking on her weight, because it fluctuates and we don't care. Weight really can't change whether you are ugly or not. And Kelly is on our list!


Once a hobbit always a hobbit ... they have big hairy feet. We just aren't cool with that NOT being considered ugly. The only thing going for Elijah Wood is that he is a great actor and we love his baby-blue eyes. Otherwise, he's ugly and we don't foresee him aging well at all. Ugh, just imagine him 20 years from now. Dear God!


We don't think anyone would write a song about John Mayer called 'Your Body is a Wonderland.' Not only has he gained a TON of weight, but he's also gotten a lot more sloppy with the way he dresses and that horrible hair. And what was Jessica Simpson thinking? Jeez. She must have been at an ALL TIME low to date John. Just look at him.


There are two things that bother us about Renee Zellweger specifically: her squinting and her voice. She is constantly being made fun of because of her annoying squintiness and she is always trying to pucker her lips. Does she think that's attractive? Ugh, she just bugs us. Perhaps it's more for being annoying than ugly, but whatever ... she's on our list still.


We think Clay Aiken really believes he is adorable and he is seriously mistaken. We actually liked him much better when he was all nerdy at the beginning of 'Idol.' Now he has put on weight and colored his hair dark brown. Ugh. He is gross and we don't like his accent either. We are all about loving accents, just not when you're this unattractive.


We were torn about this one. Jack Black is like a lovable little puppy, but under no circumstances is this man beautiful. So, we could go both ways on this. We are HUGE Jack Black fans and love his quirky little beats that he loves to drop all the time, but he is not a pretty man. Sorry Jack, but your scruffiness and wacky face earn you a spot on our list.


Not that either of the Hilton sisters are pretty by any means, but between Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton, we'd have to say that Nicky is much uglier. Yes, we said it. The Hiltons are ugly! Nicky has a long face with a nose that points down and tired looking eyes. And her lips are huge. It's just a really trainwrecked face. Sorry.


Yes, Jon Heder is hilarious ... we have seen his movies and laughed our asses off, but part of the reason he is funny is because of the way he looks. We're laughing with you Jon, not at you. Well, maybe a little of both. He has shaggy hair, squinty eyes and a mouth that never closes. We think his teeth are too big and his lips can't reach one another. It's a sad thing.


Tom Cruise is psycho. That's basically all we need to say. We don't understand why some people are totally obsessed with him. Perhaps it was his heroic movies. But just because a guy PLAYS a heroic character doesn't make him a hero, or any more attractive for that matter. He's ugly with weird teeth and a crooked nose. And he's a midget. Trust us on this one. Katie, we're coming to save you, so hang on!


Mariah Carey makes us sad. She used to be so beautiful when she first hit the music scene and has since become a complete trainwreck. From her psychotic breakdowns to gaining a ton of weight ... Mariah has let herself go. And why does she still insist on dressing so provocatively? We don't want to see it Mariah ... you're gross.

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