Though the pictures tell a different story, red carpets aren't all that glamorous. They are just there to serve a purpose: Celebs go to promote something (often themselves), and reporters go to get news. Most of the time, it works. Sometimes, like last night at the New York screening of "He's Just Not That Into You," it doesn't, at least not for us.

First, Alec Baldwin didn't show up, though he was listed on our invite. So I still remain ignorant about who his favorite Jonas Brother is and which past president he most admires. Why have you failed me, Jack Donaghy? Others who didn't show included Cuba Gooding Jr. (I had pressing questions about his brother, Omar Gooding) and Jane Seymour (I had a slew of questions regarding her Open Hearts line at Kay Jewelers). Read more...