Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene, and Other 'Twilight' Stars Attend Fan Camp Concert

Actress and singer Nikki Reed was joined by her "Twilight" co-star Ashley Greene at the "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part II" Fan Camp Concert held last Saturday November 10 at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre. The two ladies together with other artists who contributed in the movie faced an estimated crowd of about 2, 200 Twihard campers waiting for the movie's premiere.

Reed performed her and hubby Paul McDonald's track for the "Breaking Dawn II" soundtrack titled "All I've Ever Needed". Event organizers also brought in Reed and Greene's co-star Jackson Rathbone, plus author Stephenie Meyer, who signed autographs and posed for pictures with fans for three hours. Singer-songwriter Christina Perri also attended the event and went on stage to perform her "Twilight" track "A Thousand Years (Part 2)".

Reed took the opportunity to not only sing her hit single on the movie, but also blurted out some words of gratitude to the movie fans who were patiently waiting at their temporary homes and tents in front of the theater. "I love you guys and I don't ever say that because I always feel that's weird to say to a bunch of people...I mean, I say that to Paul, but it feels weird to say that to a bunch of people I don't know, but I love you guys," gushed the 24-year-old actress.

"Breaking Dawn II" will have a "black carpet" premiere on Monday, November 12 at the Nokia Theatre and a nationwide release on Friday, November 16.

'Twilight' Star Cam Gigandet Expecting Second Child

Cam Gigandet is going to welcome a new addition to his family, if Just Jared can be trusted. The site claims to have learned from sources that the actor, who is best known for playing James in the first installment of "Twilight" film series, is expecting his second child with longtime partner Dominique Geisendorff.

On Independence Day, the 29-year old actor and his girlfriend were spotted hitting the beach in Malibu, California. Donning a blue dress under an oversized white robe, Geisendorff sported what appears to be a tiny baby bump during the Fourth of July outing. The baby will join their daughter Everleigh Rae Gigandet, who was born on April 14, 2009.

His personal life aside, Gigandet will be seen in "Free Ride" which is currently in post production. He co-stars "True Blood" actress Anna Paquin in the 1970s-set film. The Kevin Volchok of "The O.C." will also appear in "Code Name: Geronimo", an action adventure film that revolves around the Navy SEALS who find out that they will be hunting and killing Osama Bin Laden.

Cam's baby news came hot on the heels of Matthew McConaughey's announcement that he's expecting his third child with Camila Alves, whom he just married on June 9. "Happy birthday America, more good news, Camila and I are expecting our 3rd child, God bless, just keep livin," so the "Magic Mike" star tweeted on Wednesday, July 4.

On the same day, Claire Danes confirmed through her representative that she and husband Hugh Dancy are expecting their first child. The Emmy-winning actress is currently starring on "Homeland", but a spokesperson for the production company, Fox 21, assured that the actress' pregnancy wouldn't affect the production of the Showtime thriller series.

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George Takei: 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' Fans Should Unite to Fight 'Twilight'

George Takei has taken an initiative to end the long-running dispute between "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" fans. The actor playing Hikaru Sulu on the original "Star Trek" TV series recently released a video urging both franchises' stars, William Shatner and Carrie Fisher, to call a truce, and declaring "Twilight Saga" as the real common enemy.

"What's needed today, now, more than ever, is 'Star Peace' for there is an ominous, mutual threat to all science fiction. It's called 'Twilight'. And it is really, really bad," said the 74-year-old. "Gone is any sense of heroism, camaraderie, or epic battle. In its place we have vampires that sparkle, moan and go to high school."

Takei continued, "Now, I'm not above mixing in a little sex appeal to spice up the fantasy. But sci-fi fans be warned, there are no great stories, characters or profound life lessons to be found in 'Twilight'...In 'Twilight', the only message that rings through loud and clear is: 'Does my boyfriend like me?' "

Shatner, who plays Captain Kirk on the original "Star Trek" series, previously ignited the feud between fans of both franchises on a reality show called "The Shatner Project". Saying that "Star Wars" was derivative of "Star Trek", he claimed, " 'Star Trek' has relationships, and conflict among the relationships, and stories with philosophical questions which dramatizes it. 'Star Wars' was special effects, was ILM at its best."

Shatner's comment drew strong reaction from Fisher, who is famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. She quickly struck back by saying that her "space buns" was far more superior than Mr. Spock's ears and that Klingon "just sounds like a laundry detergent."

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