After many weeks of Internet speculation, Dallas pilot Jake Pavelka will be the new “Bachelor.” ABC made the announcement on the Tuesday night live results show of Dancing With the Stars. The new season of “The Bachelor” begins filming in a few days and Pavelka says he’s ready to meet the 25 eligible women who will be vying for his affection.

Eliminated by Jillian Harris on “The Bachelorette” last season, the 31-year-old Pavelka tells PEOPLE he’s encouraged that he will find love on the show.

“I’ve dated some really amazing girls, but I’ve never been successful at finding that one girl,” he says, “and I saw how the whole thing comes together, the process with Jillian. I saw how the process works and I believe in it. That’s a unique way to meet somebody.”

Harris, who accepted a proposal by her final guy, Chicago computer software consultant Ed Swiderski, tells PEOPLE she thinks Pavelka will be a fabulous “Bachelor.”

“Jake has a huge heart and he’s very sensitive,” Harris says. “He isn’t afraid to show his emotions. The world will see how far he is willing to go to find the right person.”

According to Pavelka’s parents, Jim and Sallie, the woman who lands their son’s heart will have to have a taste for adventure. “He likes a girl that is spontaneous,” mom Sallie says. “The way he put it to me, he would like a girl that can work in the yard and then put on a pretty dress and go out to dinner.” READ MORE

Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo is out and about in the rain as she appears to have nearly returned to her original figure after just giving birth a month ago. The actress takes a yoga class and meets a friend for lunch in the Sunset Plaza. After parting ways, Ellen visits a magazine stand and tries to stay dry while stopping at a deli. She eventually opts for the convenience of a drive-through pharmacy at CVS to pick up her meds before heading home.

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Mickey Rourke, ever a fashion rebel, chooses an odd look, wearing his sunglasses over his hat, while out and about in New York City on October 13, 2009.

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Well, in case there were any of you left that still didn’t believe he’s gay…well here you go!

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Looks like the hairdresser went a little bright-red this time! Yikes! You could see her hair from space!

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The Jacksons are at odds over the inclusion of Michael Jackson’s three children in an upcoming A&E reality show about the famous family, Us Weekly reports in its latest issue. A source tells Us Weekly the buzzed-about program will include Michael’s kids — Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7 — though not everyone’s happy about it. Eldest sister Rebbie, 59, who has refused to be in the series (called The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty, tentatively set to air in December), “feels Michael would spin in his grave if he knew his kids would be on this show.” While Janet, 43, is on board, mom Katherine “is just going along with things,” the source continues. Still, one of the creators of the program — which will be either five one-hour episodes or 10 half-hour episodes — says the family shines on the series. “We have 23 cast members with the last name Jackson,” executive producer Jodi Gomes tells Us Weekly. “They’ve done a great job opening up about losing a brother.” (A Jackson family rep couldn’t be reached.)

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The Sex and the City 2 cast may have just gotten even hotter! A set insider tells Life & Style, “While the regular cast filmed all day on Oct. 12 in the lobby bar of The Empire Hotel, everyone was surprised when Penélope Cruz made an appearance.”

Insiders have said that Sarah Jessica Parker’s character catches Mr. Big flirting with another woman during Smith Jerrod’s movie premier after party. The woman is rumored to be Penélope Cruz. A guest was heard saying, “I think it was Penélope Cruz. She is breathtaking!”

Though Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth may not be getting along on screen, they are having a great time working together on set. The insider tells Life & Style, “You can tell that Chris Noth and Sarah Jessica Parker really like working together. She would put her hand on his shoulder a lot when she would laugh or tell a story. Like a friend you’ve had for years.”

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