Hi guys, before I peace out for the weekend and hand the reins over to Soleil, I just wanted to put in a quick plug for the Phoenix Comicon, which is going on this weekend at the Mesa Convention Center. The folks in charge caught wind of the fact that I was both in the Phoenix area and also a secret Trekkie, and they extended a special invitation. So I spent the afternoon geeking out at the event with my mom and my old college buddy Marc. I listened to the beautiful and hilarious Marina Sirtis speak, and got Wil Wheaton to sign my breast, just like I said I would! (He even tweeted about it!) I had the biggest crush on Wil when he played Ensign Crusher back in the day, so this was really the fulfillment of a childhood fantasy. See? I always get my man.

There will be more pics of the tit-signing on my personal blog once I get them from Marc’s camera, but, for now, here is Wil’s signature on my breasts:

I have to say that the best part of the whole experience was watching the cosplay teenagers play Red Rover on the grass outside. There was something so innocent and free-spirited about the whole thing:

I had a really great time. If you’re in the Arizona area and you have even a drop of nerd in you, you have to check it out. You know what? Even if you’re not a secret nerd, you should go. It’s just the greatest people-watching ever, and the energy is so positive and fun. It’s going on all weekend. Go.

More information is here.

Drink and cell phone in hand, Zoe “My Favorite” Kravitz danced the night away at a Sundance after-party, cuddling up to the likes of Wyclef Jean, Benjamin Bratt, Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster, all of whom are totally her peers if you divide their ages in half.

I just adore her.

Despite being constantly dogged by break-up rumors, or rumors that their marriage is a sham, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick showed up arm-in-arm to the Broadway premiere of The American Plan.

Sarah looks fantastic, per usual, but Matt is looking haggard. I mean, he does not look good. He used to have this quirky sort of handsomeness that is rapidly devolving into a very serious case of the ugly.

If he’s cheating on Sarah, he’s a moron.

Many of us die-hard Zooey Deschanel fans have fallen in love with her on more than just the big screen — her debut album with her band, She & Him, was called Volume One and exceeded everyone’s expectations. It’s a really great album! If you haven’t heard it, I’d highly recommend checking it out.

So it’s fantastic to hear that the newly engaged Zooey is recording a follow-up album with her musical partner, M. Ward.

“We’re working on it. I can’t say exactly when it will be finished. … Give me some time! I need a break!” she says. “I’ve been writing a lot, and we’ve been recording some, so, hopefully, I don’t know. I don’t want to put a number on it, but it’s going well and, I mean, it’s fun, as always.”

Everybody: Put your hands together for the newest member of our Evil Beet team, Soleil Stephens!

Soleil will be working weekends starting tomorrow, while Wendie helps me out during the weekdays.

Thank you sincerely to everyone who applied. I had so many strong applications it was mind-boggling, and, like last time, I was blown away by the amount of talent in this readership. I am pretty damn convinced that Evil Beet has the smartest readers of any gossip blog out there, and that makes me so proud. But Soleil’s application stood out from minute one, and I’m confident that she will be a fantastic addition to this team, and that you guys will fall in love with her.

I will let her introduce herself in more detail when she starts tomorrow, but, for now, feel free to say hello.

Acclaimed actress Phylicia Rashad, who will always be Mrs. Huxtable in my mind, was announced today as the new Jenny Craig spokesperson. She held a press conference at the Beverly Wilshire to kick things off.

Good for her, I guess, although I don’t recall her ever being particularly overweight. I think she looks fantastic for her age, and she always has.

What do you guys think of this choice?