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Avril Lavigne rocks out at the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

The Jonas Brothers opened up for the 23-year-old Canadian singer and will continue to tour with her in Europe for the rest of the month.

Ms. Lavigne continues her professional evolution, reportedly landing a lead role in a movie. She has previously had minor parts in The Flock, Fast Food Nation and also provided her voice for the animated movie Over The Hedge. Regarding the new film, she said, “I’ve got a film role coming up - something you wouldn’t expect from me, something deep and dark.”

Michelle Williams takes a leisurely walk through New York City on Sunday with her daughter Matilda, 2 1/2.

At the Australians in Film 2008 Breakthrough Awards in Beverly Hills this past Thursday, director Gregor Jordan announced the formation of a Heath Ledger scholarship fund to help struggling Australian actors. Each year, one young actor from Australia will be given the chance to make it in Hollywood.

Gregor, who befriended Heath after directing him in 1999’s Two Hands, said, “It’s going to involve a number of benefactors and there’s been a lot of interest already. I was talking to Michelle Williams, his partner and the mother of his child, today and Michelle has said she would be very proud and happy to be the first benefactor.”

A model presents a collection at the Fashion Extravaganza during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards weekend in Bangkok June 7, 2008

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor presents a creation by Indian designer Manish Malhotra at the Fashion Extravaganza during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards weekend in Bangkok June 7, 2008

A model presents a creation at the Fashion Extravaganza during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards weekend in Bangkok June 7, 2008

Bollywood actress Shriya Saran presents a creation designed for the film "Mission Istanbul" at the Fashion Extravaganza during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards weekend in Bangkok June 7, 2008.

Bollywood actress Ayesha Takia presents a creation by Indian designer Vikram Phadnis at the Fashion Extravaganza during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards weekend in Bangkok June 7, 2008

Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra presents a creation by Indian designer Rohit Bal at the Fashion Extravaganza during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards weekend in Bangkok June 7, 2008.

Models present the collection at the Fashion Extravaganza during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards weekend in Bangkok June 7, 2008.

A model displays a creation by Marithe et Francois Girbaud fashion house during the Circulo de la Moda fashion show in Bogota June 5, 2008

A model displays a Marithe et Francois Girbaud creation during the Circulo de la Moda fashion show in Bogota June 5, 2008

A model displays a creation by Colombian designer Betina Spitz during the Circulo de la Moda fashion show in Bogota June 5, 2008

Paris Hilton gets down and dangerous, dancing the night away at Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas on Friday.

Paris, 27, was busy filming her new reality TV show, Paris’ New Best Friend amidst the nightclub mob.

Boyfriend Benji Madden was also on hand for the partying and filming.

ANYONE EXCITED for Paris’ new reality show? YAY or NAY?

Carrie Underwood has a meet and greet for fans at the Nashville Convention Centre during Day 3 of the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday.

The 25-year-old season 4 American Idol winner performed at the CMA Music Festival in an orange number on Friday.

In the July issue of Cosmopolitan, Carrie admits she sometimes is very unladylike, saying, “I burp a lot!”

Lauren Conrad peaks over her sunglasses as she spends the day at a hair salon before shopping at Urban Outfitters on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Ms. Conrad, 22, celebrated with other Hills stars at the launch party for the STRIKE Orange County Bowling Center. The cast of the “The Real Housewives of Orange County” also came out for the event! Although Lauren isn’t a bowler, she thought STRIKE was more her scene, saying, “It’s better because the others can be a little cheesy.”

Eva Longoria-Parker and her husband/NBA basketball player Tony Parker holds their noses during a playoff basketball match in Nancy, France on Friday.

Having grown up in France, Tony plays for France’s national basketball team. He is also currently the point guard for the San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball, who unfortunately stunk it up against the Los Angeles Lakers in this year’s 2008 NBA playoffs.

As far as the Kate Beckinsale/Eva Longoria rivalry rumors, the Underworld actress said, “How could Eva and I be up for the same parts? She’s tiny and I’m fascinated by tiny, little people. I haven’t met her giant husband yet.”

Hilary Duff heads back to her home in Los Angeles on Friday.

The 20-year-old Cheaper by the Dozen actress is usually seen in fashionable ensembles, but today we see her in simple black tights, gray top and yellow scarf.

On Thursday, she was out and about in Toluca Lake, heading for some breakfast.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Hilary’s new upcoming movie War Inc.? YAY or NAY?

Nicole Richie takes her daughter Harlow for a morning safari through the jungles of Glendale, Calif. on Saturday.

The new mom looked tired, but content while drinking her Starbucks coffee.

On Thursday, Nicole met up with her manager Michael Baum to talk about future opportunities and then headed to lunch at Bossa Nova in Hollywood.

Ms. Richie is also getting ready for the fall launch of House of Harlow, focusing first on jewelry and moving into childrenswear and accessories.