Drama, drama and more drama! Chris Harrison hands out the very first date card for Stephanie’s one-on-one beach date with a LegoLand bonus for Stephanie’s daughter Sophia’s 4th b’day…whew. Tears begin and end this date for Jason as he awards her with the very first Rose of the episode.

Group Date for Eight and for a very good cause…Keep-A-Breast…as the bachelorettes get busted as shirtless Jason leads the charge. Shannon is thrilled as she describes her first date with this Bachelor as getting up close and personal. Cut to Jason & Jillian jumping on the bed…Jason turns to Jillian and says…will u accept this Rose? They find themselves relatable in this lite bulb moment.

Meanwhile back at The Mansion, Natalie receives her date card for the fantasy date with Jason. He arrives, she’s not ready…her shoes are not quite right…so as he’s waiting…he chats up the other prospectives in their casual attire. (Did anyone else notice that Melissa is wearing the exact same blue bikini that Gretchen from the RHOC has or is it just me?)

Anyhoo, Natalie makes her entrance…Jason is smitten and presents her with the quintessential Pretty Woman jewels. The date progresses to a private jet…also Pretty Woman…a heli over Vegas…not so much…on to dinner, dancing and the Rose!!! But wait! She wants a kiss, he’s not feeling it & then it happens!

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She’s stripped of her jewels after the diss…this has changed from Pretty Woman to Cinderella! Jason won’t listen to reason & sends her packing and she’s furious! Expletives deleted!!! Seriously that was the best limo ride ever! U go girl. (Ok…i’m over it, but it was worth a rewind or two!)

Now it’s time for the Rose Ceremony after alot of one-on-one time and seriously, do they have alot of Altoids or breath spray or something in The Mansion because everyone gets a kiss…consecutively!

Chris Harrison, clanks his glass, opens up the floor and the bachelorettes begin throwing each other under the bus again & again. This sends Shannon, to the restroom to blow chunks while Nikki is quietly panicking. Again, the Altoids, please. Erica & Kari get the boot and the others toast to their good fortune.

Megan remains because Jason just isn’t seeing any red flags. Next week…Molly & Jason spend the night camping before the Overnight Dates even begin! The Bachelor on ABC.

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Actor and activist Ben Affleck has a lot to be excited about these days.He’s in DC for the inauguration and joked with reporters that wife Jennifer Garner “let him out” so he could attend the festivities.

He’s already bragging about his new daugher, Seraphina.

‘She’s gorgeous!‘ the proud pop raved to OK! about baby girl
Seraphina Rose…

‘She’s
doing great,’ he added.”

Yet the excitement of a new baby couldn’t keep him from flying across the country to attend the inauguration, although it sounds like he doesn’t have tickets.

‘I’m going to camp out,’ the star told Usmagazine.com at his Feeding America hunger rally on Monday in Washington, D.C. ‘I’ll bring a tent — and a heater!’ “

Now that’s some enthusiasm!Good thing you have a heater; you’ll need it, Ben

He’s interested in humanitarian work in Africa.Since becoming a father, he’s begun to think more about the world as a whole.

[I] think less about the immediate future and more about the world around me,’ he said. “

Good for him! Judging from the pictures, Ben seems to be enjoying himself as he mingles with fans and mugs for the camera

Photos by Wenn.com

Last week the rumors began: tennis star Anna Kournikova, who is dating Latin singer Enrique Iglesias, is pregnant.No official word came out either way.

When Enrique called in to the talk show El Gordo y La Flaca to accept their congratulations about three Premio Lo Nuestro nominations, the co-host managed to slip in a question about whether or not Enrique would "be a father soon."Enrique’s response?

I say many things…but this time, I’ve said absolutely nothing of the sort."

Does that mean no?I assumed so.

And then these pictures came out.

Perhaps the wind is blowing.Maybe Anna decided to cover up and let the other women cavort about in bikinis.It can’t be easy having to answer such personal questions!

What do you think?

Photos by Bauer Griffin

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are in Germany, and here they were spotted leaving the German premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.I know they always look amazing, and this is no exception!They are totally making the old Hollywood glamour look work.

What do you think of Angelina’s sleep updo?The earrings?And that pantsuit? This is a different look for her, but I think it works!

Of course, Brad complements her perfectly

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What did you think of Brothers and Sisters’ star Rachel Griffiths’ choice of a gold "toga-like" dress for the Golden Globes?Apparently, it caused quite a "buzz."Now Rachel is ready to talk about why she chose that dress.

[I] was, like, hiding under that gold dress. I kinda wasn’t ready to
announce [my pregnancy] then, but it provoked so many questions I was like,
‘Alright, okay, let’s just not pretend anymore.’ And now I can’t suck
in anymore – it’s out.’ "

Did the dress make you wonder if Rachel was expecting?I certainly remember thinking it was an odd choice!

Now that she’s made the announcement, Rachel is willing to share more information.

‘I’m due in July. I’m in my second trimester and it’s just amazing. I’m
just relieved I don’t have to suck my stomach in anymore,’ she laughed. ‘Not that it fooled anyone the other day [at the Golden Globes].’ "

This will be Rachel’s third child.She is already mother to Banjo Patrick (5) and Adelaide Rose (3) with her husband, Andrew Taylor.

Rachel said the timing of her pregnancy works well for Brothers and Sisters; they won’t have to write her pregnancy into the show because they are almost done shooting for the season.

It’s brilliantly timed as I always do with my children, without causing the networks too much stress."

Rachel certainly looks much happier since announcing her pregnancy, judging from the pictures below.They were taken yesterday at the Australia Week 2009 Black Tie Gala.

Photos by Bauer Griffin