Clint Eastwood: Modern Master

Veteran star Clint Eastwood will receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s highest honor, The Modern Master Award, with a tribute scheduled to take place on January 29 at the historic Arlington Theatre in the Southern California city.

Created to honor an individual who has enriched our culture through his or her accomplishments in the motion picture industry, Clint joins such esteemed past winners as George Clooney, Will Smith, Jodie Foster, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sean Penn, Diane Keaton and Michael Douglas.

In addition to directing the critically acclaimed 'Changeling' starring Angelina Jolie, Clint returns to acting for the first time since 'Million Dollar Baby' as a Korean War vet struggling to adjust to changing times in the upcoming 'Gran Torino,' which he also directed.

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'Twilight' Secrets from Director Catherine Hardwicke

With fans nationwide rushing out to see 'Twilight' on opening day, ET has new video of director Catherine Hardwicke dishing secrets about filming the vampire love epic!

"I think [moviegoers are] going to feel a lot of emotion between the lead characters," Hardwicke promises about the connection between Robert Pattinson, who plays tortured vamp Edward Cullen, and Kristen Stewart, who portrays ordinary mortal girl Bella Swan.

"I love the novel too," Hardwicke tells ET on why she wanted to direct 'Twilight.' "I let myself just get involved in it and feel this obsessive love so that's what made me want to do the movie. I wanted to create that world onscreen."

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Paris Hilton on Benji Madden: 'I'm Still in Love With Him'

Paris Hilton held nothing back "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" today, saying she's still in love with ex-boyfriend Benji Madden! Paris also explained why the couple broke up.

"Right now we’re just taking a break. We’re really good friends, we’re really close," she says. "I love him, he’s such an amazing man. He’s my best friend. He’s been so great to me ... I’m still in love with him."

Paris says the split was mutual. "I think right now we’re just better off as friends. We’re both working so much, I’ve been traveling, he’s been working non-stop in the studio with his brother on a new record."

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HTV: Miley Cyrus and Justin Gaston's Bike Ride

Watch as HTV cameras spot Miley Cyrus and her rumored boyfriend Justin Gaston as they happily pedal their bikes around town in L.A.

A serious-looking Paris Hilton was spotted with her sister Nicky as they headed into Beverly Hills eatery Mr. Chow.

Meanwhile, Heidi Klum appeared to motor around town with the top down and a furry friend in the passenger seat -- but it was all for show -- she was actually being towed since she was filming a commercial!

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Kevin Frazier Gets Bloodied Up for 'Numb3rs'

Why does Kevin Frazier look as if he has been in an accident?

The ET weekend anchor is playing a train wreck victim on Friday night's episode of "Numb3rs," which was shot on location last August -- prior to the horrific Southern California train crash in September in which 25 people lost their lives.

In this episode, two trains collide and the FBI is called in when terrorism is suspected -- and because there is a danger of a deadly substance being released into the air.

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Rachael Ray Teams Up With Rosie O'Donnell!

Why are these famous ladies joining forces?

Rosie will be joining "The Rachael Ray Show" on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week and we have your exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the women at work!

Plus, check out our all-new video of Rachael herself revealing what it's like to work alongside the funnylady!

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