Years ago I prided myself on NOT being the stereotypical girl who loved chick flicks more than action films. I enjoyed raunchy comedies and films with fast cars. I despised the actresses who were always falling in love on screen. Then Sandra Bullock made "Miss Congeniality."

Granted I was a freshman in high school. But to me, Bullock was "it." She had great comedic timing, a kick-butt attitude, and she wasn't your typical Hollywood leading lady.

Come on, you have to admit you've seen the movie. You fell in love with her, as I did, when she pulled the donuts out from between her thighs. But my adoration didn't stop there. I watched her in "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood." I rented "Two Weeks Notice" ... and promptly bought the film. "The Lake House"? Yep. I even saw "Premonition" in theaters twice - and it wasn't that great of a movie.

In short, I had turned into a full-fledged Bullock fan. Her next movie, "The Proposal," promises to keep that appetite going. CNN's David Daniel talked with Ryan Reynolds and Bullock about their new film in today's Movie Pass:

So what do you think of Bullock? Is she your favorite leading lady, or do you tend to gravitate away from her films?

Sometimes it's hard to determine what makes an actor go from playing the third extra at McDonald's in that terrible, straight-to-DVD movie to playing the leading man in next year's top romantic comedy. But with Bradley Cooper it's easy for me to see why he's (almost) risen to the Hollywood A-list.

Cooper is one of the stars of this weekend's comedy "The Hangover." You've seen him before - he played the jerk boyfriend of Rachel McAdams in "Wedding Crashers," the wing man of Matthew McConaughey in "Failure to Launch" and the cheating (with Scarlett Johansson... um, can you blame him?!) husband in "He's Just Not That Into You."

CNN's David Daniel has more on Cooper's career in this video:

When I first saw Cooper in "Wedding Crashers," I was immediately drawn to him. Despite the fact that I hated his egotistical character, I loved his comedic timing. Of course, it didn't hurt that he's not at all bad looking! Since then, Cooper has impressed me in film after film. His role in "The Hangover" is absolutely hysterical. I want to believe he's headed for the top, but what do you think? Is Cooper our next Brad Pitt? Matthew McConaughey? Or is he destined to be a forever sidekick in Americans' hearts?

"American Idol" finalists Adam Lambert and Kris Allen performed with the legendary band Queen during the show's finale on May 20. But it was Lambert who caught Queen's eye - one band member told Rolling Stone magazine they were hoping to have a "meaningful conversation" with the young singer. Queen hasn't had a permanent lead vocalist since the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991.

And Academy Award nominee Melissa Leo will be a mother to boxing half-brothers Dicky Eklund and Mickey Ward in the film "The Fighter." The brothers will be played by Mark Walhberg and Christian Bale. Plus Billy Joel is being sued by his former drummer; the drummer says Joel owes him money.

CNN's KJ Matthews has more on these tidbits in today's buzz:

After five years of silence, rapper Eminem has released his sixth studio album titled "Relapse." The CD continues the real Slim Shady's sense of humor but also chronicles his struggle to overcome an addiction.

And country singer Kenny Chesney has produced his "Greatest Hits 2" CD, in stores now. The CD features his new hit single, "Out Last Night," which was inspired by a real night out with the boys. Lionel Richie also has a new solo album out - lucky number 13.

CNN's Denise Quan has more on these albums in today's Soundcheck:

Check back tomorrow on CNN.com/showbiz for "American Idol" blogger Lisa France's article on Ruben Studdard . The past show winner talks with France about his new album "Love Is" and his journey since AI.

Actress Lindsay Lohan has been MIA from theaters since her critically-dismissed film "I Know Who Killed Me" in 2007. But her return to the big screen is imminent with the movie "The Other Side."

Oscar-winning actor and recording artist Jamie Foxx is kicking off his new "Intuition" tour on July 3. The 50-city tour begins in Las Vegas, Nevada, and runs through October.

"Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams is going back to her music roots with a jazz and latin-inspired album - her first since 2005.

CNN's JD Cargill more on these tidbits in your daily buzz: