This week in entertainment news

Thursday, Oct. 30

“The Hills” Lauren Conrad is hosting fashion shows featuring her collection at four college towns over the next few weeks. -E! Online

The suspect in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephews claims to be innocent but refused a polygraph test. -Omg.yahoo.com

Friday, Oct. 31

Britney Spears releases the cover of her new album and the next single, “Circus.”

-People

Victoria Beckham is the new model for Armani’s spring lingerie line.

-OK! Magazine

Saturday, Nov. 1

John McCain and wife Cindy appeared on “Saturday Night Live” in a sketch making fun of his campaign. -US Magazine

Simon Cowell splits with longtime girlfriend Terri Seymour.-Omg.yahoo.com

Tyra Banks officially supports Barack Obama. -E! Online

Sunday, Nov. 2

Ryan Reynolds completes the New York City Marathon. -People

Jay-Z’s successor as the head of Def Jam Recordings died from a self-inflicted gunshout wound.-MSNBC.com

Monday, Nov. 3

Joaquin Phoenix confirms that he has really quit acting in order to “emotionally impact” people with his music. -US Magazine

A jury ruled that Keanu Reeves is not responsible for the injuries of a paparazzo.

-TMZ.com

Disney announced that a singalong version of “High School Musical 3” will be shown in 125 theaters. -E! Online

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Actor Tim Robbins had to get a court order before he was able to vote in New York City. -Omg.yahoo.com

Lindsay Lohan says she has traded partying all night for staying with her “gal pal” Samantha Ronson. -OK! Magazine

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Ashley Olsen denies rumors that she and boyfriend Justin Bartha are engaged.

-People

“My Name is Earl” star Jaime Pressly has broken up with longtime boyfriend DJ Eric Cubiche. -Perezhilton.com

Contact all correspondent Meghan Bogardus at [email protected].