Kristen talked to MTV about working with Dakota Fanning on New Moon and The Runaways:

“I can’t wait to actually work with her,” the 18-year-old Stewart told us after hearing the Fanning news. “We aren’t BFFs yet, but hopefully.”

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In case you missed them on Extra last night, you can check out their interview right here.

Gil Birmingham’s Vamp Radio interview has been moved to Sunday 15th 5pm eastern time/2pm pacific time.

All questions for Gil need to be emailed to [email protected] before the 11th since there will be no phone in questions during the show.

In case you missed last night’s Blog talk radio episode featuring Taylor Lautner, you can listen to it here.

A very happy birthday to Edi Gathegi, our favorite fallen-off-the-wagon vegetarian vampire.

This in from the organizers of Twi-Con:

Coming to TwiCon? Are you a writer of FanFiction? Then take a look!
The Twilight Saga is complete, and Edward and Bella have finally reached their “happily ever after.” Their future is bright with endless possibilities, but it is certain that their adventures are not over. In addition to the joys of marriage, they have a child to raise, new alliances and relationships to forge and develop and the never-ending pressure of the Volturi’s next move. The Cullens are poised to become a leading force in the vampire world and their morals and ethics demand that they not stand idly by any longer.

Look ahead to Edward and Bella’s Centennial Anniversary, 100 years after the events of Breaking Dawn; what is their life like? How has their relationship changed? Where have they lived and what have they endured? How are the werewolves and how have they played out their part in this life? Has the face and fate of the Cullen family changed as they come to the close of their first century together?

In 3000 words or less, give us Bella’s story of the years following their wedding, the birth of their daughter, and the confrontation with the Volturi. Let her tell us about each of the members of their family and friends, their contributions to shaping their current life, and the prospects for the future. Explore the possibilities of what the Cullens’ destiny will be, with a focus on the one thing that has gotten them through their many trials and tribulations…Love.
Win two front-row passes to the TwiCon autograph session with the cast of Twilight!

TwiCon 2009

Dallas, Texas, USA

July 31-August 2, 2009

Call for Papers: TwiCon 2009 Fanfiction Contest

Deadline for Submissions: May 30, 2009

Please click here for complete submission details and rules. (link: http://twicon.org/Call-for-papers-fanfiction.html)

Who should be Alec? If you think you have a good suggestion, hop on over to EW or the New York Post’s Popwrap. They’re each doing a poll. Suggestions range from the familiar like Tom Felton and Alex Pettyfer to whole new approaches like Macauley Culkin and Thomas Sangster.

Ashley Greene went shopping at the Paul & Joe Sister showroom in Los Angeles, California. She showed off a couple of her finds to photographers. She told InStyle, “There are a couple things here that I’d love to bring into Alice’s wardrobe…”

Hot Topic has more more new merchandise. Now to stop yourself from going broke, we have a coupon code: 25% off $60 or more for HT Account members only, ending 3/31/09.  Promo code: MARMP1.

Have no fear Twiguys. Girls still pick real men over Edward even if they do read Twilight.

EDITED: And Nikki Reed and Rachelle LeFevre

Access Hollywood has given us another look at a Twilight deleted scene.

FearNet had two of our favorite villains and one brawny Cullen brother in their offices last week.

Edi Gathegi on the attention: “I personally can fly a bit under the radar since I look different in person than I do in the film. I’m not wearing huge locks. I think people are starting to know who I am but my character is not big enough or significant enough to garner that kind of public attention. It’s nice when I do, but I can definitely retreat and enjoy a meal at a restaurant.”

Kellan Lutz on Dakota Fanning (obviously this interview happened before the official announcement that she was cast): “Yeah, we got to talk with her because she wanted to hang out with us, potentially her future cast mates, at the Push premiere. So that was great. It would be an honor to work with her. I’ve grown up watching her films and she’s a brilliant actress. Even in Push she did an amazing job, so for her to play Jane it would only better the film.”

Rachelle LeFevre on Chris Weitz: “He’s ridiculously smart. You can tell by talking to him. I think he went to Cambridge. He’s a real intellectual. It’s real interesting because he has a fresh take. At the same time, you can tell that he’s seen the movie, read the book and respects that we’ve already established something, and that it needs to be continued and fans expect some continuity.”

Someone from the AP finally hunted down Drew Barrymore and got her to comment on the rumor that she wants to direct Eclipse.

“I’m one of the directors that is being talked about, which is great, because I’m a director now,” Barrymore said. “But, you know, they’ll make their choice.”

So, what do you think? Drew for Eclipse?