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May 10 2010 06:30 PM ET

Jake Gyllenhaal Hits the Shower for His Fitness Routine

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After bulking up for his role for the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Jake Gyllenhaal‘s body has been sparking equal parts envy and desire — but just like the fabled Samson, the new action star’s strength, it seems, is all in his tousled hair. “The Jake Gyllenhaal workout plan…starts with growing long, long hair,” the actor jokes with Entertainment Tonight Canada. “Very long…gorgeous greasy locks and then washing every day….Wash, shampoo, then condition. Washing works the biceps and then the triceps by conditioning. And vigorously rubbing all of your body with soap really defines the abs and the pectoral muscles. And if you do squats while you’re bathing — that’s it!” Jokes aside, the star also revealed a serious side when it came to getting in prime shape for the role. “It was really important for me to be able to do all the stunts and the things asked of me,” he says of his desire to make a believably stalwart hero. But now that the film is wrapped, the actor isn’t quite as hardcore about his workout routine. “I don’t have any muscles anymore now. It’s all just whittled down to little twigs,” he quips. “I walk around unable to move my arms.” Sounds like it’s time to start lathering up that shampoo! –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

May 10 2010 04:10 PM ET

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Leona Lewis: ‘I Want to Do a Vegetarian Range of Clothing’

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Leona Lewis might love fashion, but not at the expense of her moral beliefs. In the June issue of InStyle UK, the British songstress and animal rights advocate tells the magazine that she plans to design her own vegetarian fashion line. Featured on the cover, the singer-songwriter, who has always spoken of her struggle to find cool non-leather shoes, speaks to InStyle about designer-favorite Stella McCartney, as well as her plans to start her own animal-friendly line. “I love Stella,” she says. “I want to do a vegetarian range of clothing. I haven’t had time to properly focus on it, I’m still designing.” The 25-year-old singer, who divides her time between London and Los Angeles, has always been outspoken about her beliefs, refusing to wear fur, leather, suede or any other animal by-product–whether on the red carpet or for a photo shoot. When famed British department store Harrods invited Lewis to open their sale, she refused on the basis that the London store sold fur. “I really believe in standing up for what you believe in,” she tells the magazine. “I’d never take money for something that goes against my beliefs.” With her friend Stella rumored to be on board as a consultant, we’re happy to reap the rewards, and can’t wait to see the finished products. To read the full interview and get hair and beauty tips from her photo shoot, go to instyle.co.uk –Monique Jessen

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May 10 2010 02:00 PM ET

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Anna Sui to Release a Career Retrospective Book

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She has made her signature baby doll dress into an American sportwear staple and dressed the likes of Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss— and now, Anna Sui is cementing her fashion icon status with a book about her 20-year career. “It is wonderful to see so many years of my work illustrated in Chronicle’s retrospective,” the designer says in a release. “I feel that this book truly captures the World of Anna Sui.” Due out in November, the 400-page tome, featuring photographic spreads and detailed commentary on Sui’s first-ever fashion show in 1991, will allow readers to delve into the designer’s creative process. Written by Andrew Bolton, curator of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the book will also include a preface by White Stripes frontman Jack White, an introduction by legendary photographer Steven Meisel, and a foreward by Sui herself. We can’t wait for the new book to hit shelves this fall, but in the meantime, check out Anna Sui’s latest offerings at annasui.com. –David Yi

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May 10 2010 12:10 PM ET

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Venus Williams’ Fitness Inspiration: Her Tight Dresses!

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Even a rigorous training and tour schedule doesn’t keep a pro athlete like Venus Williams from worrying about her figure on occasion. “I wear a lot of tight dresses, so I’m like, ‘I need to do my sit-ups,’” the tennis star told PEOPLE backstage at the Wendy Williams Show, where she was promoting her partnership with Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Sport. Though she is as tough as they come on the court, Williams admitted one big weakness–sweets. “I really like candy. Sometimes you lose track of what [and] how much you’ve eaten, and then you’re like, ‘Oh God, what have I done?’” she told PEOPLE. So other than hitting the ball around, what does the lithe tennis player do to keep fit? “I started swimming. I love being in the water–and I was never was a good swimmer–but in the last week, I’ve learned to swim,” said Williams, who also recently discovered bike riding–with mixed results. “I actually had a bike accident [that I was] really fortunate to come out of. I stopped suddenly, because I thought the curb was ending, but then I stopped too soon,” she explains. “Thankfully I had my [helmet] on.” –Marissa Patlingrao Cooley; reporting by Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

May 10 2010 10:00 AM ET

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EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Lindsay Lohan’s ‘It’ Bag for 6126!

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Lindsay Lohan‘s first collection of handbags won’t be hitting stores until the holiday season, but the star is giving PEOPLE readers an exclusive sneak peek at her new “It” bag now! Lindsay, who teamed with former Dolce & Gabbana handbag designer Paz Shaked Wolf to create the assortment of nightclub-inspired pieces, will introduce the 6126 bag collection with four styles, including “The Monroe” (pictured above and below). Designed to be worn five different ways, the Monroe has been dubbed the “It” bag of Lindsay’s assortment. Also in the utilitarian collection is the aptly-named leather “Starlett,” which features woven chain and mesh details; “The Kitten With A Whip,” a nappa trimmed snake-embossed bag; and the “Glam-A Go Go,” which boasts bohemian metal fringe. The collection will retail for $165-$395 in department and specialty stores around the world. And if those prices are a bit too luxe for your budget, never fear. For Spring 2011, Lindsay will follow-up with 7286, an affordable line of bags–all retailing under $165. Stay tuned for more information on Lindsay’s handbag launch. Tell us: What do you think of her Lindsay’s bag? Will you buy it?–Andrea DeSimone

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May 07 2010 07:30 PM ET

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StyleWatch’s Hottest Headlines of the Week!

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Which of Hollywood’s style stars got readers buzzing this week? Check out our top stories:
–Pink trims her hair and goes brunette! Did you love it or hate it? READ IT

–Couture gowns and even an LED light up dress at the Met Gala were no match for Lady Gaga and her crystal catsuit! READ IT

–Sara Rue lost an incredible 40 pounds with Jenny Craig. Next up: running a half-marathon! READ IT

–Scarlett Johansson says it’s the Hollywood hair and makeup teams that transform her from a “schmoe” to a “movie star.” READ IT

–How did Miley Cyrus get that edgy look for her new video, “Can’t Be Tamed?” Get the inside scoop. READ IT

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May 07 2010 06:00 PM ET

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‘Twilight’ Barbie Alert: Alice Cullen and Victoria Immortalized

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Looks like Kristen Stewart‘s Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson‘s Edward Cullen and Taylor Lautner‘s Jacob Black won’t be the only Twilight characters immortalized in plastic. Come summer, fan-pires will be able to add Ashley Greene‘s clairvoyant Alice Cullen and Bryce Dallas Howard’s evil Victoria to their collection of Twilight dolls. Featuring Alice’s signature pixie do and amber eyes as well as Victoria’s fiery mane and hungry red irises, these new dolls make for the perfect contrast between good and evil. And while you’ll have to wait until summer to get your hands on Alice and Victoria, you can catch the whole Cullen clan back on the big screen starting June 30 when Eclipse hits theaters. Each new doll will retail for $25 at barbiecollector.com. Which Twilight star will be next? We vote for Dakota Fanning’s Jane!