Jennifer Aniston’s life just keeps getting better and better. First there was Friends. Okay I guess. Then she married that Brad guy – less than memorable. I don’t think anyone even remembers what happened there. Then she ditched John Mayer – definitely another step forward in life. And now it’s been confirmed (albeit by anonymous sources) that Aniston will be guest starring on 30 Rock this fall. And I say this without the slightest bit of sarcasm – this is absolutely the peak of pretty much anyone’s career. Actually their whole life.

Wow. Holy TV goodness!

Jennifer Aniston will be returning to NBC’s Must See Thursday this fall, appearing in an episode of NBC’s 30 Rock, a very solid source familiar with the deal just confirmed to me.

“She is shooting now,” says the insider. “We are not giving out any specifics on her character.”

Aniston is actually the second Friends alum to come on the series—David Schwimmer also guested as Greenzo during the environmental episode.

Given that the SNL-nature of the series, Aniston could be playing herself, or a scripted character. As soon as we have more details, we will post them right here.

[From E! News]

30 Rock is pretty much the greatest thing ever. Whenever I walk by Rockefeller Plaza or think about throwing someone under an F train, I bow in their honor. It confuses the crap out of tourists, which I enjoy.

I read an article recently that said the show wasn’t as popular outside of the tri-state region because people don’t get all the jokes. For example there are all these anti-terrorism signs here that say, “If You See Something, Say Something.” 30 Rock had exact replicas that said, “If You Suspect Something, Do Everything.” Or jokes about the random weird smells that suddenly waft throughout the city – like maple syrup – that often result in a lot of federal agents swarming the area. And it’s generally due to something that’s gone wrong in Jersey. I guess I can understand how you could miss the jokes if you’ve never been here. But the show is still so great that you should visit New York, just so it makes more sense when you watch it.

Here’s one of my favorite guest appearances by former Vice President Al Gore. The guy in the cape in the background is David Schwimmer. Hopefully Aniston’s performance will be just as good. Header of Jennifer Aniston meeting Woody Allen for lunch at Madeo on Tuesday in Beverly Hills. Images thanks to Fame.

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer continued to keep their romance firmly off the radar Saturday.
Slipping unnoticed into the musician’s backstage area at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London’s Hyde Park, Aniston stood quietly in the wings while the “Georgia Calling” singer ran through a 45-minute set in front of an audience of ten of thousands.

But the actress wasn’t just there to lend moral support: wearing a black-and-white floral halter-neck top and faded flared jeans, Aniston busily snapped away with her camera to record Mayer’s on-stage performance.

It was the second time in two days that Aniston had joined Mayer for one of his gigs. On Friday, she took a seat in the upper level of the gritty south London venue, the Brixton Academy, before leaving with Mayer at around 11:30 p.m.

Earlier this week, the couple united in Amsterdam, where she was promoting the upcoming Marley and Me (with Owen Wilson) and Mayer was performing.

In keeping with the low-key theme of her London visit, she never once ventured into the Hard Rock VIP area and quietly left the show without anyone noticing.

Even the paparazzi camped outside her London hotel were left guessing.

Mayer later appeared on stage at the end of the show alongside headliner Eric Clapton and Aniston’s close friend Sheryl Crow. But again Aniston was absent.

Mayer is due to perform at the Glastonbury Festival on Sunday. His European tour then moves onto Copenhagen.

Cameron Diaz has sparked engagement rumors by sporting a huge ring on her wedding finger.

The “Charlie’s Angels” actress appeared to flash the dazzling ring at photographers as she left the Nobu restaurant in Santa Monica yesterday, indicating that her relationship with new beau Paul Sculfor may have taken a more serious turn.

Earlier this week the 35-year-old star was pictured looking blissfully happy as she kissed and cuddled the bricklayer-turned-model, who previously dated Jennifer Aniston, during a day out in West Hollywood.

The celebrity couple couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they enjoyed a dinner date before strolling to a nearby boutique.

Cameron Diaz, who was devastated by the death of her father earlier this year, has been single since splitting from Justin Timberlake in 2007.

Paul Sculfor, 35, briefly dated former Friends star Jennifer Aniston earlier this year.

He is also a close friend of Victoria Beckham and has dated TV presenter Lisa Snowdon.

A matter of mere days ago the internet was abuzz with rumors that Cameron Diaz was dating Jennifer Aniston’s ex, model Paul Sculfor. The pair were seen taking a walk and making out on a beach in Los Angeles on Monday – a classic romantic combination. Later that day, Diaz was photographed driving (with a different man in her car) with a massive ring on her left hand, leading us to wonder if she’s planning on tying the knot.

Cameron Diaz has fuelled engagement rumours by sporting a huge ring on her wedding finger.

The actress appeared to flash the dazzling ring at photographers as she left the Nobu restaurant in Santa Monica yesterday, indicating that her relationship with new beau Paul Sculfor may have taken a more serious turn.

Earlier this week the 35-year-old was pictured looking blissfully happy as she kissed and cuddled the bricklayer-turned-model, who previously dated Jennifer Aniston, during a day out in West Hollywood.

The couple couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they enjoyed a dinner date before strolling to a nearby boutique.

You don’t exactly go to Nobu when you want to keep things low key and private. That sure looks like an engagement ring to me. If so, congrats to Cameron and Paul! If not… excellent publicity ploy.

Header of Cameron at the Women in Film’s 2008 Crystal Lucy Awards in Beverly Hills on June 17th – no ring on the hand. Here she is on Monday leaving the Chateau Marmont with quite the ring on her finger. Images thanks to WENN.

Reports on the internet and in print that Courteney Cox Arquette is bent on getting a big-screen “Friends” movie made on the heels of “Sex and the City’s” success as a feature – and that everyone but Jennifer Aniston is on board – come as news to Lisa Kudrow.

“As soon as we wrapped, there were rumors about a movie — started by I don’t know who – but they’ve never been true,” says the former Friend Phoebe.  “The only thing I heard: it would have to be done by the people who created the show, and no one has made them interested enough to write it.”

As far as her own interest?  “I think it would be so fun to be with all those people again, but our show was not like ‘Sex and the City,’ which was a single camera, filmic show anyway.  Ours was multi-camera, in front of a live audience.  It’s a completely different feel.

You’d have to bring the tone down, and I don’t know how it would be.  I’ll just stay open.”

Kudrow has a full plate without a “Friends” movie, including several independent features in the can and a film to make this fall with Jeff Daniels. First up: she stars in the July-opening limited release dramedy “Kabluey,” playing a soldier’s wife who is trying to keep things going on the home front while he’s in Iraq – and makes the mistake of allowing her brother-in-law to become her kids’ nanny.

It’s from first-time filmmaker Scott Prendergast, who also plays the bad babysitter based on his own experiences.

Referring to her short-lived but acclaimed HBO series, she says, “One of the writers on ‘The Comeback,’ Heather Morgan, knew Scott and she told me, ‘This guy who used to be in the Groundlings program and is really talented — he loves our show!’  She was so excited.  That meant a lot to her because she really respected this guy and his taste.”  Years passed, then along came “Kabluey.”  “When I read the script, I thought he had a unique, interesting voice,” says Lisa.  “He’s so good!”

THE VIDEOLAND VIEW: The fifth season of “Stargate Atlantis” launches July 11 — with several cast changes, including a shift from starring to recurring status for Amanda Tapping, and Robert Picardo essentially taking her place as the mission leader on the Sci Fi series.  This “could be” a transitional year, agrees the show’s wryly witty star, Joe Flanigan.  “I’ve been tempered by my experience not to make any bold statements.  It’s definitely been a different experience for us with the changes. The storylines seem to be a little more sophisticated.”  But he can’t talk about them.  Offers Flainigan, “I’ll give you one secret:  I don’t die.”

Flanigan does say, “I’d like to see a little more exploration of my character. They’re kind of working on a couple of ideas we could possibly do.  I certainly don’t feel the well is dry in terms of continuing to make these characters interesting.  Still, there’s no doubt about it – the challenge of keeping a character dynamic through a number of seasons is a real one.  In the genre of science fiction maybe less so, because you’re dealing with big external threats and bizarre situations,” he says.

“Luckily, we all like each other and keep each other sane, which is a major plus,” he adds.  “If you’re going to spend this much time on a project, you’d better enjoy the people you’re working with.”

ANOTHER DAY JOB HEARD FROM: John O’Hurley of “Dancing With the Stars,” “Family Feud,” dog show and commercial renown has developed a professional life for himself outside the entertainment realm — picking up where former “Monty Python” star John Cleese left off by creating up-to-date instructional business videos.

“There hasn’t been a celebrity driven business-oriented piece of instructional communication since John Cleese did this back in the mid 80’s.  I studied his business model, quite frankly,” O’Hurley tells us.  ”We premiered our first video called ‘Love Your Customer’ and we’ve been told there’s nothing like it in the business.  This will be the first of many that I do.”

Yes, don’t let his stint in those tight “DWTS” pants fool you!  ”I have a strong business presence because I own six companies,” says O’Hurley, “so I think I know what I talk about.”

FIELD OF SCREAMS: There’ve already been more than seven films made from, or inspired by, Stephen King’s “Children of the Corn” — some of which the author has pointedly disavowed — with stars ranging from Charlize Theron and Naomi Watts to Stacy Keach and Eva Mendes, to Ahmet Zappa and Karen Black.  So of course it’s time for another remake!  The latest “Children of the Corn” is scheduled to start shooting in August, from horror producer Donald Borchers (“Leprechaun 2,” “Voodoo,” etc.) Casting is underway.

Before tabloids broke the news about him banging Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer was nice enough to call his ex Minka Kelly and apologize. A friend of Minka’s told the New York Post:

“Minka received a call from John prior to the story breaking about his relationship with Jennifer. He apologized to Minka, ‘Sorry, but I’m really in love.’ ” She found that interesting as, “during his relationship with her, John mentioned, ‘I don’t really get this Jennifer Aniston thing.’ ” (Source)

I’m not buying it. Aniston leaked this story. She’s desperate for attention. Mark my words, next week we’ll be reading about how Jen gives great BJs and bakes a killer chocolate chip cookie. John doesn’t even like her — he’s only with her because he’s up to “J” on his alphabetical list of “Famous Chicks to Bang.”

Taking a red-eye flight out of LAX airport on Saturday night, Jennifer Aniston has officially landed in London - arriving at Heathrow airport on Sunday (June 22).

The former Friends star was once again helped through the terminal with the assistance of police escorts, quickly making her way to a chauffeured car.

According to insiders, Jen made the trip overseas to spend some quality time with boyfriend John Mayer - who reportedly is already posted up in the UK capital city.

Sources tell that Jen’s new beau is there enjoying a little time off before he kicks off his North American summer tour with a show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2nd, with the run of gigs ending in West Palm Beach on August 31st.

The latest issue of Life & Style claims Jennifer Aniston had her co-star, Jennifer Connelly, booted off the Marie Claire cover shoot for their new film, He’s Just Not That Into You. Drew Barrymore and Ginnifer Goodwin, however, were allowed.

Connelly… will not be included in an upcoming cover shoot for Marie Claire magazine that will feature Aniston… and her other co-stars from the October comedy, Drew Barrymore and Ginnifer Goodwin. “Word is, Aniston threatened to pull out if Jennifer was part of the cover,” says an insider familiar with the movie’s shoot. “It was all about getting Jennifer Aniston front and center and looking as sexy as possible.”

Of course. Scarlett Johansson is notably absent from the approved list as well. This is the equivalent of a bride getting two fat cows to be her bridesmaids at her wedding so she can look good by comparison. if I was shooting the cover, I’d tell Jennifer Aniston to shut the hell up and shove Aniston’s face in between Jennifer Connelly and Scarlett Johansson’s breasts to piss her off. When people go to check out the movie because of the cover, they’ll probably start wondering where the hell Jennifer Aniston came from.

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer, or “Johnifer,” if you’d rather, made their public debut as a couple on Thursday night.

Johnifer stepped out with Courteney Cox and David Arquette, for a dinner put on by OmniPeace in honor of Millenium Promises’ Jeffrey Sachs. OmniPeace sells clothing, donating a portion of their proceeds to help end hunger, while Millenium Promises is an organization that also aims to end world hunger.

The two sets of charitable lovebirds dined at STK restaurant in Los Angeles where Johnifer happily obliged photographers who took their photo.

Mayer was reportedly introduced to Cox and Arquette just weeks ago, not long after news first emerged that Aniston was dating the “Gravity” singer.

At last night’s event, Mayer kissed Cox on the cheek, before sitting down next to Aniston, according to reports.

Arquette arrived slightly later to the table as he was watching his basketball favorites, the Lakers, lose to the Boston Celtics in game 4 of the NBA finals.

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