A purple scrubs-clad Kate Walsh and Tim Daly film a heated conversation scene for Private Practice on Monday (November 30) in Santa Monica.

In between takes and getting her makeup done, the 42-year-old actress was spotted texting – since joining Twitter last month, she’s been updating nonstop!

THR reports that Kate has signed on to star in Waska, an indie drama also starring Thomas Dekker, Lynn Collins and Jeremy Piven.

The story is based on a novel by Leslie Schwartz and is about a young father whose young son freezes to death while on a fishing trip and his town’s outcry over the tragedy.

“It’s a totally diff role than [A]ddy,” Kate tweeted.

10+ pictures inside of Kate Walsh and Tim Daly shooting in Santa Monica…

Fitness buff Ben McKenzie shows off his super-fit physique as he takes a run around Miami Beach in a tank top on Monday afternoon (November 30) in South Florida.

The 31-year-old actor was later seen soaking in the sun, laying out in a lounge chair on the beach. Ben stayed hydrated with a bottle of Voss water.

Tonight, Mr. McKenzie is expected to attend the unveiling of the brand new Audi A8 housed in the Audi Pavilion.

15+ pictures inside of Ben McKenzie’s tank top run…

Stepping out for a night on the red carpet, Natalie Portman was looking lovely at IFP’s 19th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani, Wall Street in New York City on Monday (November 30).

The “My Blueberry Nights” babe mingled with fellow attendees before her podium duties, smiling as she posed for pictures alongside Stanley Tucci.

The awards show outing comes as Miss Portman has been getting into promotional mode for her new movie “Brothers,” which hits theaters this Friday (December 4).

Co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire, the Jim Sheridan directed flick is about “a young man who comforts his older brother’s wife and children after he goes missing in Afghanistan.”

Getting used to the single life once more, Avril Lavigne was spotted out for a photo shoot in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon (November 30).

Not far removed from her split from ex-hubby Deryck Whibley, the “Sk8ter Boy” singer strutted into the studio while getting some help from her brother Matthew when her hot black zippered pants created some discomfort.

According to a source on the scene, Matthew kept a very close eye on his younger sister, making sure she didn’t reveal too much when she unzipped her pants to tuck them into her waist.

The sighting comes after rumors of a random hookup for Miss Lavigne during a recent trip to NYC, which follows reports that she was getting cozy with Wilmer Valderrama.

Of the situation, an insider told Life & Style, “They have been friends since working together on Fast Food Nation in 2005, but things heated up last month. One of their first dates was Oct. 29 at Nobu in West Hollywood.”

Check out the official trailer for Nine, which opens in NY/LA on Dec. 18th and nationwide Dec. 25th.

Nine is a musical that follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penelope Cruz), his film star muse (Nicole Kidman), his confidant and costume designer (Judi Dench), a young American fashion journalist (Kate Hudson), the whore from his youth (Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson) and his mother (Sophia Loren).

Rihanna and her BFF Melissa arrive at LAX airport after a flight from London on Monday (November 30).

The 21-year-old Bajan babe will be shooting her “Hard” music video within the next few days before flying off to New York City for her JetBlue concert and SNL performance.

JustJared.com can exclusively report that Melina Matsoukas will be directing “Hard” instead of Anthony Mandler, who has directed the last dozen of Rihanna’s vids.

10+ pictures inside of Rihanna ready to rock her “Hard” music video…

Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese and her boyfriend, French aristocrat Louis Marie de Castelbajac, look lovely at the OTM Association Dinner at Paris’ Espace Cardin on Sunday (November 22).

The 37-year-old entertainer, who wore Dolce & Gabbana to the event, supported the children of Rwanda at the dinner hosted by Babeth Djian and Pierre Pelegry. Also at the soiree were fashion mavens Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Dita recently tweeted that she’s looking to learn French! “I am NOT un-American,” she tweeted.

“I just want the experience of living in another country. Enjoying the challenges, learning a new language. Why not?”

Just seven weeks removed from giving birth, Alicja Bachleda-Curus showed off her already-slim figure while vacationing in Mexico on Monday (November 30).

The mother of Colin Farrell’s newborn son, Henry Tadeusz Farrell, strutted her stuff poolside at the couple’s Mexican resort – spending the day reading, drinking water and flaunting her fabulous post-baby body.

As previously reported by Gossip Center, Alicja and Colin flew down to Mexico over the holiday weekend for the much-needed getaway.

Meanwhile, it is rumored that Farrell and his lady will be traveling home to Dublin for Christmas to introduce little Henry to his family members.

Offering up her sisterly support, Jessica Simpson attended the opening night of her sister’s performance in Chicago at the Ambassador Theater in NYC on Monday (November 30).

Showing off her cheerful smile, the “Dukes of Hazzard” damsel squeezed past a crowd of bystanders as she headed into the theater to cheer on Ashlee.

Taking to her Twitter account to boost interest, Jess wrote last night, “I’m in NYC for my sis being Roxy in Chigaco tomorrow night. I’ve looked forward to this moment since I watched her own the stage in London.”

A little while later, Miss Simpson added, “Everyone in NewYork come tomorrow night and watch my sister at her best!!! I’ll be there celebrating her return!”

Making the long flight home to the States, Britney Spears was spotted arriving at LAX Airport in Los Angeles, California on Monday (November 30).

Escorted through the terminal by her trusty security staffer, the “Gimme More” singer looked happy to be back home after finishing up the final leg of Circus tour in Australia.

As previously reported by Gossip Center, Brit-Brit seems to be set on writing off any future visits to Australia – as she was reportedly “extremely upset” by the coverage her tour received from the lip-synching fiasco.

“She’s a human being,” Promoter Paul Dainty told press. “I’m embarrassed – with such a big international entourage here with Britney – to be part of the Australian media when I see that kind of totally inaccurate reporting.”