The Shortlist for July 14

By Paige Ferrari

Vanessa Hudgens has finally found the right role for her first (cinematic) skin-baring scene. Or, according to her publicist, her first "wearing less than what she would normally wear," scene.

The " High School Musical" star says she'll at least partially disrobe for Zack Snyder's upcoming "Sucker Punch." Well, that certainly didn't take long. (E! Online)

Photos: Vanessa Hudgens

Megan Fox says she needs to toss back a little champagne before watching her own movies. We can totally relate. (NYDN)

Photos: Megan Fox

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Quentin Tarantino says he'll retire at age 60 because, with age, "Directors don't get better, they get worse." But that's the great thing about Hollywood, Quentin! You keep getting older, the leading lady's feet stay the same age. (NYDN)

Debbie Rowe and Katherine Jackson are reportedly both determined to keep Joe Jackson away from Michael Jackson's children. Do what you have to do, ladies. Joe's already trying to get Blanket to open for JT. (Mirror UK)

Photos: Michael Jackson through the years

Photos: Michael Jackson's memorial service

Chace Crawford is reportedly moving out of the apartment he shares with fellow "Gossip Girl" star Ed Westwick because Ed is a slob. Also, all those late night pillow fights were ruining Chace's beauty sleep. (US)

Photos: Chace Crawford

Natalie Portman will play the lead female role in the new "Thor" movie. Let the fanboy swooning commence! (Celebuzz)

Photos: Natalie Portman

Lauren Conrad's "L.A. Candy" has topped the New York Times' best-seller list two weeks in a row. Also, did you hear that Ryan Seacrest makes roughly one bajillion dollars?

This has been your Tuesday morning one-two punch in the face. (NYDN)

Photos: Lauren Conrad

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Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky; friends to the animals? The couple reportedly helped save a swan with a broken beak. Aww. (Page Six)

Amy Winehouse has returned to the UK, where we're sure she'll be keeping up a clean and sober regimen of morning yoga and afternoon perusals of GOOP e-mail blasts. (People)

Photos: Amy Winehouse

All the world loves Ryan Reynolds. Now that he's set to star in "The Green Lantern," it seems an appropriate time to vote for your favorite of his previous roles. Mr. Scarlett Johansson is, unfortunately, not an option. (PCA)

Photos: Ryan Reynolds