Kanye West sings about them; Charlize Theron rallies against them; Leonardo DiCaprio will star in a movie about them. They’re called blood or conflict diamonds.

And how can you be sure you don’t own one?

Thousands of brides will walk down the aisle this summer knowing next to nothing about one of the most emotionally charged items they will ever possess — their diamond rings. But a new technology is now under way to make sure next year’s batch of brides know their rock’s pedigree.

So perhaps Charlize Theron can finally relax about her diamonds and gems, knowing they are conflict free. Theron is one of Hollywood’s leading ladies who oppose conflict diamonds — diamonds that have been traded for guns, extracted from regions controlled by military forces in rebellion. The cavil is that profits from smuggled diamonds fuel political conflict and violence.

Wow.  Hollywood really fights for all sorts of causes!  Above are pictures of Charlize Theron, 30, and longtime boyfriend Stuart Townsend, 33, geting cozy on the beach yesterday afternoon. I love how Charlize’s dog, Tucker, is sniffing Stuart’s buttocks!  Something’s gotta be smellin’ down there… More pictures in the gallery!

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HOLLYWOOD QUICKIES ::

• Teri Hatcher has 20,000 killer African bees after her — "This sort of stuff only happens to me and my character Susan!" Download (right-click, save as) the Teri Hatcher audio podcast [mp3].
• Seinfeld cast mates will join Julia Louis-Dreyfus as she hosts tomorrow’s SNL episode. The segment is about the Seinfeld curse (that no star from the show has gone on to star in a successful sitcom)!  SNL Digital Short, maybe?

Catherine Zeta-Jones could quit her day job and live like a queen on her take from commercials. Adweek magazine said Zeta-Jones makes more money on commercials and ads than any other celebrity. She’s into her second two-year, $20 million contract with T-Mobile. Adweek said Angelina Jolie’s print ads for St. John clothing give her at least $12 million over three years. The magazine puts Nicole Kidman third with $12 million for Chanel Number Five perfume. Other A-listers making millions on commercials: Jessica Simpson for Proactiv acne cream, Gwyneth Paltrow for Estee Lauder, Charlize Theron for Dior, Julia Roberts for Gianfranco, and Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz for L’Oreal. Brad Pitt also made the list for his one-time-only Heineken Super Bowl ad.

Actress Charlize Theron, 30, was photographed PDA-ing with boyfriend Stuart Townsend, 33, along a Malbu beach yesterday afternoon.  Her dog Tucker and friends were closeby as they all strolled the beach together. The Oscar-winning actress was thought to have split from Stuart - who she has been romancing for five years - but have since proved rumors wrong.  And for the curious, Charlize Theron clocked in at $6 million for her campaign with Christian Dior.  More pictures in the gallery!

Catherine Zeta-Jones could quit her day job and live like a queen on her take from commercials. Adweek magazine said Zeta-Jones makes more money on commercials and ads than any other celebrity. She’s into her second two-year, $20 million contract with T-Mobile. Adweek said Angelina Jolie’s print ads for St. John clothing give her at least $12 million over three years. The magazine puts Nicole Kidman third with $12 million for Chanel Number Five perfume. Other A-listers making millions on commercials: Jessica Simpson for Proactiv acne cream, Gwyneth Paltrow for Estee Lauder, Charlize Theron for Dior, Julia Roberts for Gianfranco, and Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz for L’Oreal. Brad Pitt also made the list for his one-time-only Heineken Super Bowl ad.

Actress Charlize Theron, 30, has been photographed PDA-ing with boyfriend Stuart Townsend, 33, along a Malbu beach yesterday afternoon.  Her her dog Tucker and friends were closeby as they strolled the beach together. The Oscar-winning actress was thought to have split from Stuart - who she has been romancing for five years - but have since rekindled their romance (if there ever was a split to begin with).  And for the curious, Charlize Theron clocked in at $6 million for her campaign with Christian Dior.  More pictures in the gallery!

Moviefone had celebrities play paparazzi during Oscars night, capturing Jake Gyllenhaal going buck wild after a few glasses a wine.  Notable celebrities that were given cameras are Ang Lee, Jessica Alba and Charlize Theron. They captured Oscars moments of themselves and other celebs including Reese Witherspoon and husband Ryan Phillippe, Jennifer Garner, Nicole Kidman, George Clooney, Heath Ledger and live-in lover Michelle Williams and Philip Seymour Hoffman. More pictures in the gallery!

"Cookie, cookie, cookie starts with C!"  Don’t these "Best Actor Nominees Cookies" look deliciously good?  Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote; Terrence Howard in Hustle & Flow; Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain; Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line; David Strathairn in Good Night, and Good Luck.  Anybody want to take a bite out out of Terrence Howard?  Check out the "Best Actress Nominees Cookies" and "Best Picture Nominee Cookies," which look equally as good, after the jump.

Best Actress Nominees

"Best Actress Nominees Cookies" — Judi Dench in Mrs. Henderson Presents; Felicity Huffman in Transamerica; Keira Knightley in Pride & Prejudice; Charlize Theron in North Country; Reese Witherspoon in Walk the Line

Check out the "Best Picture Nominees Cookies" below — Brokeback Mountain, Capote, Crash, Good Night, and Good Luck, and Munich.