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Garry Marshall's star-stuffed rom-com "New Year's Eve" (out today) may not mark the first on-screen pairing of Zac Efron and Michelle Pfeiffer, but it certainly boasts the friendliest.

We recently caught up with the 24-year-old at the New York City premiere for the ensemble flick, where he recalled working with (and being awed by) the actress back in 2007. "I remember the first time I met her was on 'Hairspray,' and she's Michelle Pfeiffer—she had that aura, star aura—so I was always very nervous around her. We never really got the chance to connect on that movie," he said.

But that all changed with "New Year's Eve," in which Michelle plays a depressed office worker who hires bike messenger Zac to help her achieve all of her resolutions before the stroke of midnight. And as it turns out, Michelle was instrumental in getting the hunk to sign on to the project.

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Tags Michelle Pfeiffer, New Year's Eve, Video, Zac Efron

If you caught our exclusive debut of "Clockwork Prince" author Cassandra Clare's interview with audiobook narrator Ed Westwick, you know that the "Gossip Girl" star is definitely interested in portraying Victorian London's snarkiest Shadowhunter, Will Herondale, in the book's big-screen adaptation.

"I would love to. I would love to," he told the author. "It would be a great role. Just from reading the book—there's a lot of depth there. It's something I'd relish getting to be involved it. Let's all convince the studio to hire me and we'll be all good."

Ed already has our vote, but what does Cassie think of the casting pick? (Spoiler: She's definitely okay with the hunky actor wearing the runes...)

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Tags Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince, Ed Westwick, Infernal Devices, Video

Between last year's "Valentine's Day" and this year's "New Year's Eve," it's safe to say that director Garry Marshall is getting kinda-sorta known for his ensemble rom-coms centered on national holidays. But in choosing to do these particular films, has the guy wound up in a genre-specific dead end?

Could be! Because when we asked the cast of "New Year's Eve" which big day should get the Marshall treatment next, even they had a hard time coming up with a good followup film.

"I was just thinking about that," Katherine Heigl said. "It has to be universal, so it can sell domestically and internationally."

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Tags Jake T. Austin, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Heigl, New Year's Eve, Video

'Tis the season, and this week brought us a bevy of gorgeous celebs who took to the red carpet in some seriously festive frocks. And while there were lots of pretty looks to choose from in the Style Superstar running, there's just nothing that kicks up the holiday spirit like a luscious red dress—which is why this week's honorees are a pair of lovely ladies in red. Whose crimson look is totally crushworthy? And whose lacy look left us wanting just a smidge more bang for our fashion buck? Check it!

Kristin Cavallari was all smiles at the opening event for Rebecca Taylor's new L.A. boutique—and while some might chalk it up to her on-again engagement with boyfriend Jay Cutler, we think it was because of this spectacular dress (also by Rebecca Taylor) in a deep, delicious red. Kristin was looking atypically pale that night (we think it's the lighting), but the color is so lovely on her that it doesn't even matter! And the discreet lace paneling and tiered skirt strike the perfect, flirty note for a romantic holiday. Our gift to her: the Style Superstar title for this week!

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Tags Claire Danes, Kristin Cavallari

Hopefully you romantic comedy-loving masses aren't tired of the ensemble-style film just yet because after ringing in this week's "New Year's Eve," you should circle a May 2012 due date on your calendar for "What to Expect When You're Expecting."

The big story surrounding the film so far is its all-star cast which, thanks to the release of the first official trailer on Yahoo! Movies Thursday, we now know includes the following couples: Elizabeth Banks and Ben Falcone, Dennis Quaid and Brooklyn Decker (the joke about their age gap is in the film, don't worry!) Anna Kendrick and Chace Crawford, Cameron Diaz and Matthew Morrison, and Jennifer Lopez and Rodrigo Santoro. There is also lots of shirtless Joe Manganiello flanked by the "dudes group" of funny men Chris Rock, Thomas Lennon, Rob Heubel and Amir Talai.

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Tags Anna Kendrick, Cameron Diaz, Chace Crawford, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Matthew Morrison, Trailer, What To Expect When You're Expecting

by Emily Laurence

We love a man in uniform, especially when that man is Zac Efron. The "New Year’s Eve" star had us positively drooling while watching the trailer for Nicholas Sparks’ latest film adaption, “The Lucky One.” And if the glimpse of a shirtless Zac making out with co-star Taylor Schilling is any indication, we’re going to be the lucky ones when we watch the screen melt in April, when the movie hits theaters.

Zac plays Logan, a marine serving his third tour in Iraq. In the middle of a deadly desert battle, he finds a picture of a woman, which he starts carrying everywhere. It’s like a rabbit’s foot, only the woman in the photo is much hotter than a bunny. He thinks of her as his guardian angel. When he returns from the war, Logan decides to hunt for the woman in the photo, who he learns is named Beth.

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Tags Taylor Schilling, The Lucky One, Trailer, Zac Efron

The latest installment of Cassandra Clare's Victorian-set "Infernal Devices" series, "Clockwork Prince," hit bookstore shelves on Tuesday, and we were lucky enough to snag a sit-down with the author to talk all things Shadowhunter.

With the book having been out for a couple of days by that point, we asked Cassie what fan reaction had been like so far.

"What I've gotten has been a really great, positive reaction," she said. "People have really loved it. But there's definitely been a lot of heartbreak: 'This broke my heart. This really made me question my loyalties. Who are my favorite characters? What do I want to happen in the end?' I think there's a lot of questions of how this can be a happy ending for everybody because at the end of the book, we leave everybody in a state of, I would say, very delicate balance."

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Tags Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince, Infernal Devices, Video

We love our actors when they're dressed to the glamorous nines on the red carpet—but we love 'em even more when they're in character, on screen, and wearing the glorious confections dreamed up by a creative costumer. And this year, Hollywood handed a whole lot of stylish eye candy to gawk at during our favorite films! So, as we continue our Best of 2011 posts, there's just one question to ask: Which feature's fashion was tops this year? And the nominees are...

Ryan Gosling as Jacob in "Crazy, Stupid, Love"
We say "best dressed," but let's be real, we like his character's dapper wardrobe best when he's peeling off pieces of it to expose his Photoshop-worthy abs. (But, again, the suits were quite lovely...)

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Tags Best of 2011, Breaking Dawn, Crazy Stupid Love, Sucker Punch, The Help, Water for Elephants

Photo research generally isn't the most glamorous or exciting part of our jobs as your dutiful Hollywood Crush writers, but today is an exception. Because December 8 just so happens to be "Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder's birthday, and we'd definitely be remiss in commemorating his auspicious 33rd without a Willy Wonka-sized serving of eye candy for you. So happy birthday, Ian (and mazel tov to you Crushers as you enjoy the below flipbook!).

Ian took to Twitter yesterday to thank fans for their prolific (not to mention early!) well wishes, writing, "Thank you for all the birthday wishes- I feel the love. Really. Truly. Good night you amazing world." And if you're wondering how to celebrate his special day (besides gawking at our gallery and staging a "Vampire Diaries" marathon for the next 24 hours), Ian has one humble request.

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Tags Ian Somerhalder, Photo, Vampire Diaries

Anyone who's seen the various trailers or posters for "New Year's Eve" knows that this film is freakin' full of stars. So much so that at one point during the multiple casting announcements, I thought we were all being Punk'd. Not so, as it turns out Garry Marshall is so beloved as a director that he can get anyone he wants to be in his movies, if only for a minute or two.

In the spirit of the film's star studded-ness, MTV News asked a handful of the actors in question to try to name as many of their co-stars as possible, which proved a daunting task for most everyone—even Abigail Breslin—who had already faced this tough test. Check out the video above to see how they did.

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Tags Abigail Breslin, Hilary Swank, Jake T. Austin, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Heigl, Lea Michele, Michelle Pfeiffer, New Year's Eve, Video, Zac Efron