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Check out the bright and fun new Season 4 promos for ABC’s hit show Ugly Betty.

The season premiere episode “The Butterfly Effect” airs on Friday (October 16) @ 8PM ET/PT on ABC. Betty (America Ferrera) starts her new job as associate features editor and deals with resentful co-workers; bullies prey on Justin (Mark Indelicato); Wilhelmina (Vanessa Williams) harbors a secret; Daniel’s distress takes its toll, while Betty tries to run her own Mode photo shoot.

Pictured below: Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Natalie, a sexy girl who takes Daniel (Eric Mabius) out for an interesting night on the town).

In future episodes of Betty, Shakira will play herself and model Christie Brinkley will play Penelope Graybridge, the editor of a competing fashion mag.

15+ pictures inside of Ugly Betty Season 4 Promos… More Here! »

Vanessa Williams glows on the red carpet in a custom Kevin Hall printed gown with a mermaid silhouette and one-shoulder beading detail at the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre on Sunday (September 21) in Los Angeles.

The 45-year-old Ugly Betty actress is up for Best Supporting actress in a comedy. Other nominees in the category include: Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies), Amy Poehler (E), Jean Smart (Samantha Who?) and Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men). More Here! »

Vanessa Williams and her daughter Devin take a break from filming on the set of Hannah Montana: The Movie in Malibu on Thursday.

The 45-year-old actress, who stars on the hit show Ugly Betty, will play Hannah Montana’s publicist.

Heather Locklear, Taylor Swift, and Dolly Parton are also reportedly to make appearances in the movie.

Hannah Montana: The Movie is set to be released in May 2009.

10+ more pics of Vanessa Williams hearting Hannah Montana…

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Vince Vaughn and Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams are dating, according to MediaTakeOut.

Vince, 37, and Vanessa, 44, have reportedly been sneaking around Los Angeles together

“Vanessa’s really trying to keep this a secret,” says one Hollywood snitch. “She feels that the press helped ruin her relationship with Rick [Fox], so she’s trying to keep what she has with Vince private.”

Um, seriously?

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Vince and Vanessa as a Hollywood’s newest couple?

Bigger, brighter, Betty-er. See the world through Betty’s eyes!

Watch the promo for Ugly Betty below featuring Mika, who reworked his song “Big Girl (You Are Beautiful).” After watching the video below, you can watch the behind-the-scenes video for the commercial here.

Pictured: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Alan Dale, Tony Plana, Ana Ortiz, Ashley Jensen, Becki Newton, Mark Indelicato, Michael Urie, Vanessa Williams, Rebecca Romijn, Christopher Gorham and Judith Light.

More Ugly Betty season 2 promos inside… More Here! »

The LA Confidential Magazine’s annual Oscar Party brought out a lot of big name celebrities including Forest Whitaker, Vanessa Williams, Ben McKenzie, Mary J. Blige, Angie Harmon (with husband Jason Sehorn), and Isaiah Washington.

The festivities were held at the Skybar at Mondrian on Thursday night in Hollywood.

Forest was honored at the party for being an Academy Award nominee. He is also featured on the March Oscar cover of Los Angeles Confidential and opens up to the magazine about keeping grounded through all the glitz and glamour saying, “I’m trying to have a good time and celebrate. [My kids] aren’t really that aware of what’s going on — they know me more as a soccer dad.” You can read more of Forest’s interview with LA Confidential here.

The fabulous Becki Newton brought along Ugly Betty co-star Michael Urie as her date to the Golden Globes. You caught Becki as both the cruel but couture-blessed Amanda and braces-wearing Ruthie last week, right? Love her! Love her! Love her!

Not so sure about Vanessa Williams‘ hair… or the fur she’s wearing.

Also pictured: America Ferrera and Eric Mabius

UPDATE :: America Ferrera picked up “Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy” and the cast of Ugly Betty picked up “Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.” Congratulations!