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Caught in the Act

Courteney Cox & Lisa Kudrow Reunite in the Name of Art

Originally posted 04/30/2013 06:00AM

The cast of Friends isn't reuniting on the small screen, but Courteney Cox and former costar, Lisa Kudrow, held a little reunion of their own on Thursday night.

Making their way to P.S. Arts' LA Modernism Show at the Baker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., the ladies shared a hug when Kudrow – who came with hubby Michel Stern – found Cox in the crowd, an onlooker tells PEOPLE.

The hug seemed "obviously genuine," the source says. "After talking for a few minutes, Lisa got really excited and tapped Courteney on the shoulder and said, 'Look, my sister's over there!' Then they walked over to see her sister, who it appeared Courteney was also very close with."

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Arnold Schwarzenegger: Does He Have a New Girlfriend?

Originally posted 02/28/2013 10:25AM

Arnold Schwarzenegger has been spotted with a new lady friend in recent days – someone who shares his dedication to staying in shape.

The former world-champion bodybuilder has been on several dates with Heather Milligan, a 38-year-old Southern California physical therapist who works with a number of NFL athletes, New York's Daily News reports.

The Hollywood legend and former California governor, 65, dined with Milligan last Friday at Babalu in Santa Monica, and they were spotted driving around Brentwood the next day.

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Seth MacFarlane's Santa Monica Dinner Date: A Blonde (Not a Bear)

Originally posted 12/14/2012 06:00AM

Even a Family Guy loves a night out.

Seth MacFarlane stopped into Sugarfish in Santa Monica, Calif., just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night for dinner.

Wearing jeans and a plaid button-down shirt, MacFarlane waited patiently inside for a table, agreeing to take a photo with two fans and chatting with them before sitting back down to continue waiting.

Roughly ten minutes later, the Oscar host was joined by an unidentified blonde and got up from his seat to greet her with a hug, an onlooker tells PEOPLE.

Although the pair immediately jumped into conversation, they "definitely appeared to be just friends," the source adds.

Once seated, MacFarlane dined mainly on sashimi and was "clearly enjoying himself." The two clinked their beers and chatted "non-stop" until their plates were cleared around 10:15 p.m.

But it wasn't before long, MacFarlane and his friend got up from the table to say their goodbyes.

"He chatted with a few employees and thanked them before holding the door for his friend as they made their way outside and to the nearby valet," the source adds.
– Jen Garcia

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Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow's Mellow, Mother-Daughter Movie Day

Originally posted 04/24/2012 05:55AM

Jada Pinkett Smith and daughter Willow headed out to the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday afternoon to support filmmaker pal Bess Kargman at the premiere of the ballet documentary, First Position.

Willow was clad in a black and tan leather motorcycle jacket, worn over a print T-shirt and dark leggings with combat boots. The singer capped off her rock 'n' roll look with a pink mini-mohawk.

Although the mother-daughter duo didn't do any interviews, posing for photos must have worn Willow out, because according to an onlooker, "She looked bored and sleepy as she waited for her mom to catch up inside the theatre lobby."

Once inside the theatre, the Smith women kept a seemingly low profile, as they were joined by a couple of unrecognizable guests – one of whom complimented Jada on her appearance.

"Before the screening, Willow kept mostly quiet, while her mom chatted with one of the guests," the source says. "Willow checked her phone once when they first sat down, but otherwise kept it in her pocket. On a few occasions, Jada leaned in to whisper to Willow and kissed her twice on the cheek, but as the lights dimmed, Willow shyly pulled away."
– Jessica Wedemeyer