For all their promises of a clean, green future, Italy’s windfarms have now acquired a somewhat dirtier whiff – as the latest industry to be infiltrated by the country’s mobsters.

Attracted by the prospect of generous grants designed to boost the use of alternative energies, the so-called “eco Mafia” has begun fraudulently creaming off millions of euros from both the Italian government and the European Union.

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Zac Efron gives his best brooding stare on the latest September/October 2010 cover of UK’s Wonderland Magazine.

The 22-year-old actor is set to star and produce the thriller Art of the Steal, which is based on Joshuah Bearman’s Wired magazine article.

Pic centers on a con man who plans and executes a series of elaborate heists, all while leading a double life as an upstanding citizen.

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Zac Efron: Wonderland Magazine Man

Matthew McConaughey lends his good looks for the latest “The One Gentleman” fragrance by Dolce & Gabbana.

The 40-year-old actor, who suited up in a black tuxedo, worked with director Jean Baptiste Mondino to shoot the campaign.

This isn’t the first time Matthew worked with D&G. According to People, the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days actor helped launch “The One” fragrance back in 2008.

The new ad campaign will hit magazines in October with the new scent rolling out at the end of this month.

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Matthew McConaughey Suits Up For Dolce & Gabbana

Emmy winner Bryan Cranston is the latest celeb to be named a guest host on Saturday Night Live!

The 54-year-old Breaking Bad actor will host the sketch comedy show on October 2, he announced on ESPN Radio (via LA Times).

“I’m so thrilled and excited,” Bryan said.

FYI: This isn’t Bryan’s first foray into comedy – he played the father on Malcolm In The Middle before he took on the role of a chemistry teacher who turns to cooking crystal meth.

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Breaking Bad’s Star Bryan Cranston Hosting SNL October 2!

Bankrupt ‘Houseives’ Teresa Giudice is cashing in by sitting for magazine interviews, and for the latest In Touch cover she opens up about the humiliation of declaring bankruptcy and defends her spending sprees. Meanwhile she’s asking for a raise on the show.

From the In Touch press release:

For Teresa Giudice, it was like living a nightmare. After ten years as the big-spending wife of a successful real estate developer, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star was being told by a lawyer that she and her husband, Joe, were $11 million in debt — and needed to file for bankruptcy as soon as possible. “I was humiliated,” she tells In Touch in an exclusive interview.

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sen. Lisa Murkowski was booted from office in the Republican primary Tuesday by a little-known conservative lawyer in arguably the biggest political upset of the year.

Joe Miller, backed by Sarah Palin and the Tea Party Express, became the latest newcomer to the national political stage to take down an incumbent in 2010 amid deep dissatisfaction with the Washington establishment.

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Murkowski Concedes Alaska GOP Senate Primary To Joe Miller

Cameron Diaz celebrates her birthday with Alex Rodriguez at the upscale New York City eatery The Lion on Monday (August 30).

The 38-year-old birthday girl, wearing a black mini-dress, then headed back to A-Rod’s apartment in Manhattan.

Cameron recently finished her latest film The Green Hornet. Based on the superhero comic and 60’s television series, the new action crime-thriller also stars comedian Seth Rogen.

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Alex Rodriguez: Cameron Diaz Birthday Bash at The Lion!

Jessica Alba signs autographs for fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on Monday (August 30) before heading inside to appear on The Late Show with David Letterman.

The 29-year-old actress showed off her toned legs in a short, summery dress while rocking a pair of blue velvet heels.

Jessica sat down with the talk show host to promote her latest movie, Machete, which also features Lindsay Lohan.

FYI: Jessica is wearing a Marc Jacobs dress.

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Jessica Alba: Lovely at Letterman

Check out the latest 2010 MTV Video Music Awards promo featuring Ke$ha in her panties — and then free-falling through a pop art dream world.

Chelsea Handler will be hosting the VMAs from Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12 @ 9PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT). Performers include Usher, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, B.o.B and Florence + The Machine. EW is reporting that Ke$ha will also be performing!!!!! But no confirmation from MTV yet.

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Shenae Grimes and Pretty Little Liars starlet Lucy Hale filmed cameos for Scream 4 today!

The beautiful brunettes join Anna Paquin and Kristen Bell as the latest celebs to appear in the film.

“on set waiting to bang out my cameo in scream 4!” Shenae tweeted earlier today. “All hush hush but stay tuned! X”

WHO ELSE would you love to see film a cameo for Scream 4?

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Shenae Grimes & Lucy Hale: ‘Scream 4′ Cameos!