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Tonight is the eighth crazy night of Hanukkah, and we’ve got some sexy Jewish hotties for you to celebrate with! Whether they are spinning their dreidels or firing up their menorahs, these girls always look fine. Check out our gallery of the top Jewish Hollywood beauties. Mazel tov! [Photo: Maxim, Marie Claire Magazine, Stuff Magazine]

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It looks like “30 Rock” will clean up again at this year’s Emmy Awards. Tina Fey’s beloved sitcom, which won outstanding comedy series last year, snagged 22 Emmy nominations today. In the drama department, the ’60s flashback masterpiece “Mad Men” raked in 16 nominations, including a nod for the second consecutive year for its lead actor Jon Hamm. Considering that Hamm also guest stars on “30 Rock,” he and Tina Fey have a shot at ruling this year’s show, to be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris (also a nominee) and broadcast live on Sept. 20 from L.A.’s Nokia Theatre. Other highlights …

• Farrah Fawcett, who never won an Emmy, may win one posthumously for “Farrah’s Story,” her documentary chronicling her battle against cancer. (Expect tears when the award is accepted on her behalf.)

• “Big Love” was nominated for outstanding drama series, but its actors weren’t nominated for anything. (Does that make sense?)

• “Gossip Girl” was snubbed. (Appalling, xoxo)

• “Family Guy” was nominated for best comedy series, making it the only animated show since “The Flintstones” to land in that category. (Woot!)

• Jemaine Clement of “Flight of the Conchords” is up for lead actor in a comedy. (Hipsters rejoice.)

• Sarah Silverman was nominated for lead actress in a comedy series for the “Sarah Silverman Program” on Comedy Central. (We think her show sucks. Are we the only ones?)

• Highly-rated “Jon & Kate Plus 8″ was snubbed from the reality competition category. (Shock! Not really.)

• “ER” and “Desperate Housewives” didn’t receive any nominations in any major categories. (Where do old shows go to die?)

• “True Blood” was shut out of all major categories even though its star Anna Paquin won a Golden Globe earlier this year. (Dear TV Academy, quit being so snobby.)

• “Grey Gardens” stars Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange are both up for lead actress in a miniseries or movie.

• “Breaking Bad” and “Dexter” scored nominations for outstanding drama series and for its lead actors. (Duh.)

• Once again, HBO dominated with 99 Emmy Award nominations. Showtime got 29 and NBC led the major networks with 67. After the jump, read a list of the nominees in major categories for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Happy Passover! Today Jews around the world celebrate God “passing over”  the houses of the Jews when he killed the first born in Egypt. In honor of this special day, we are republishing our fabulous list of the top Jewish Hollywood Beauties. Maybe you can’t have leavened bread, but there are plenty of hot buns in this gallery to make up for it! L’Chaim!

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Despite not having a role in I Love You, Man, Jack Black not-so-coyly graced the premiere’s red carpet last night with his wacky facial expressions and noticeably pained wife, Tanya Haden. More toned-down and dapper on the red carpet was the cast, including Jason Segel, Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, and Andy Samberg. See pictures of them below, as well as Elizabeth Banks donning a doily, Audrina Patridge looking vacant but pretty, and Haden resisting the urge to slap her husband.

Check back tomorrow for our interview with star Jason Segel.

[Photo: Getty Images]

The fabulous Jewish holiday Purim is today!  It commemorates a joyous time when the Jewish people in Persia were saved from being slaughtered. Purim is one of the most fun holidays in the Jewish calendar, so we compiled a list of the hottest Jewish celebrities — from Natalie Portman (#1) to Jamie-Lynn Sigler (#15) to Winona Ryder (#30). Their sexiness will surely make you smile! L’Chaim!

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This morning Amy Poehler and Will Arnett rose with the L.A. dawn to discover that they were now the most powerful couple in comedy. Yes,  Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have parted ways, thus officially ending their reign as the funniest it couple in Tinseltown.

The pair first broke up last summer, but showed up at Howard Stern’s October wedding together holding hands. They were officially back on for a few months, and even hit up Vanity Fair’s Oscar party last month (see pic above). But they’ve apparently parted ways for greener pastures - which must surely include some sort of f*ck-fest with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, their usual rebounds. As is often the case in Hollywood, their reps had no comment. [Photo: GettyImages]

When Barack Obama promised change, we didn’t realize that bringing great entertainment to political events was part of the deal. But … wow! The “We Are One” concert on Sunday kicked off with Bruce Springsteen performing “The Rising” with a full gospel choir and ended with Beyonce belting out “America the Beautiful.” Sandwiched in between were performers like Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Usher, Shakira, John Mellencamp and U2 — not to mention actors/speakers like Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Marisa Tomei, Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Jamie Foxx and Tom Hanks. Double wow!

And the parties spreading out in Washington D.C. continue — from the Latino inaugural gala (Marc Anthony performed, J.Lo in tow) to the “Declare Yourself” inaugural kick-off event (yes, Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson are still an item.) to Young Jeezy’s “Presidential Status Inauguration Ball,” where a shirtless T.I. pumped up the crowd. Check out the pics below to see some of the action, and keep up with today’s events at VH1’s Live Inauguration Blog.

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Happy Hanukkah! Let’s get ready to celebrate for 8 crazy nights! Back by popular demand, Scandalist’s Top 12 Jewish Hollywood Beauties are back and better than ever in order to kick of your Hanukkah celebration! Whether you’re celebrating the festival of lights or not, these sexy ladies will certainly light up your life. L’Chaim!

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