Newsmakers

So you're taking over the VMAs on Aug. 29. How does it feel to follow in Arsenio Hall's footsteps?

Aren't we all just following in the footsteps of Arsenio Hall? It's actually cool. I'm honored.

For the movie awards you had a cohost. You won't feel naked without Kirsten Dunst?

I will miss having a cohost. But I talked her into coming. She actually goes everywhere with me. She's coming to the VFW tomorrow night. I'm gonna be hosting a lodge meeting.

Do you get to know all the VMA surprises?

I know everything. But I wear a cyanide pill around my neck and I have to bite it if anyone from NEWSWEEK asks too many questions.