Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds have jumped on the celebrity adopt-a-third-world-urchin bandwagon and begun the process of obtaining their very own African orphan. According to Star Magazine:

“Scarlett has always wanted to adopt from outside the U.S.,” an insider [said]. “She feels now is finally the right time.”

Ryan, whose older brother is adopted, and Scarlett are already working with a U.S.-based adoption agency, and they’ve narrowed the search to Ghana or Ethiopia – the same country where Scarlett’s mom, Melanie, recently adopted a baby girl.

I’m glad she decided to go with an African baby. I’m sure her stylist already told her, but the Chinese ones are way too yellow for her skin tone and complexion. She should definitely stick with mocha or espresso colored babies if she ever plans on wearing red again. You don’t want your accessory orphan clashing with your own natural hue!

Scarlett for Mango Summer 2010:

And at the Tony Awards Sunday night:

Scarlett Johansson looks pretty hot in these pics for Mango’s latest ad campaign, but I just can’t get past the name “Mango.” The image of Chris Kataan in gold lamé hot pants instantly pops into my head every time I hear that stupid word. I might be looking at Scarlett, but all that I hear is “You can’t-a have-a de Mango!” followed by a staccato buttock slap. Ugh. It wasn’t funny then, and it sure as hell isn’t funny now. Kinda like this post. See how it all comes full circle?

After months of dismal ratings and rumors of cancellation, TLC has confirmed that “Jon and Kate Plus Eight” will now officially become “Kate Plus 8.” I guess “Cunty McBeaverson Rules the Roost” really didn’t resonate with test audiences. TLC said in an official statement (via the New York Post):

“Given the recent changes in the family dynamics, it only makes sense for us to refresh and recalibrate the program to keep pace with the family. The family has evolved and we are attempting to evolve with it; we feel that Kate’s journey really resonates with our viewers. [As for Jon], he will continue to appear on the show, but on a less regular basis.”

Wow, can you say “snoozefest 2009?” Because I can’t. On account of the my soft palate and hard palate not fusing together when I was born. It mostly just comes out as a lot of hissing and spit.

Scarlett Johansson’s Mango ads because they’re sexy and Kate’s not: