Spot the HOPA

Elyse Porterfield, the woman who introduced the term "HOPA" to me, has been able to translate her fame as "Jenny Dry Erase" into more acting gigs. As she posted on her Facebook status, she will be appearing in several shows this season. This is good news for HOPA lovers everywhere!

Kelly Brook poses nude for PETA campaign

PETA's campaign "Whose Skin Are You In?" will feature a nude Kelly Brook with her body painted in scales. Brook said she participated to protest how snakes, alligators, and exotic animals are skinned alive. You gotta love a woman with principles.

Alexa Flutie (Doug's daughter) is Patriots cheerleader

Alexa Flutie, daughter of former Boston College/Chicago Bears/New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie, is now a New England Patriots cheerleader. She is also a former Miss Massachusetts. I don't know if she qualifies as a HOPA, but her dad was famous!

Jennifer Garner expecting

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are expecting their third child. The couple, who wed in 2005, already have two daughters, aged five and two.

T-Mobile girl in FX's "Powers"

Carly Foulkes, more popularly known as the T-Mobile girl, will appear in FX's new series "Powers", about a world where superpowers are common. Foulkes will play Retro Girl, who is already dead when the show opens but will supposedly be seen throughout the series anyway. Any additional airtime for the model/actress is a good thing.

Jennifer Love Hewitt dating Bachelorette runner up

Jennifer Love Hewitt was seen having drinks with Ben Flajnik in San Francisco last week. Flajnik was the runner up in the most recent season of Bachelorette. Apparently, JLH was a fan of Flajnik and was the one who pursued him. Some guys have all the luck!

Danica Patrick racing NASCAR and Indy, among highest paid female athletes

Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an IndyCar race, will continue racing on both the NASCAR and IndyCar circuits. She is reportedly close to signing a deal to drive for JR Motorsports in 2012. In other Danica news, Forbes reported that she is the third highest paid female athlete, earning $12 million last year. Topping the list is tennis star Maria Sharapova with $25 million. Caroline Wozniacki came in second on the list, just edging Danica at $12.5 million.