I SPY NY: Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman and More

I spy in NY…

Michael Cera attending a screening for new flick Youth in Revolt at the Union Square Regal Cinemas Tuesday (top photo), a very pregnant Jenna Elfman leaving The Late Show with David Letterman Monday (middle photo), Sarah Jessica Parker getting her hair did at John Freida Monday (bottom photo), Josh Madden DJing at Eldridge Wednesday night, and Ashlee Simpson shopping with son Bronx Mowgli Wentz Monday.

Ryan Cabrera Tells Stories at New York Gig

“I’ve grown up a lot since Take It All Away,” says Ryan Cabrera. He’s trying to persuade the 400-something people at New York’s Highline Ballroom that he’s matured since his debut album came out back in 2004, but we’re not convinced!

Cabrera, 27, first emerged on the music scene in early 2004 with hits “On the Way Down” and “True,” but the singer-songwriter is arguably best known as the ex-boyfriend of singer/actress Ashlee Simpson. (The couple were featured extensively on The Ashlee Simpson Show for two seasons prior to their break-up.)

“I apologize to every one of you who can see,” Cabrera said at Monday night’s show. “(My hair) is getting so high I can barely even do it.”

The singer then catapulted into radio favorite “Shine On” off of 2005’s You Stand Watching.

Cabrera treated the crowd to tons of throwbacks: “40 Kinds of Sadness,” 2008’s “Say,” even a beatboxing version of “Exit to Exit.” But the wildest moment of the night came when Cabrera admitted that he tried to convince one audience a few weeks ago that his song “Photo” was actually written about his dog.

“They were all, awww, until I got to the chorus,” Cabrera remarked, citing the physical nature of the lyrics (Sample: “What it’s like to know you/what it’s like to touch you.”)

Verrry grown up!

Check out Cabrera’s performance of 2004’s “True,” above.

I SPY NY: Ashlee Simpson, the Jolie-Pitts and More

I spy in NY…

Ashlee Simpson, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, Pete Wentz and sister Jessica Simpson shopping at FAO Schwartz Tuesday (top photo), the Jolie-Pitts having lunch at Cafe Metro Sunday (middle photo), Justin Long with a new friend while he distributes toys to homeless children for “Toys of Hope” Tuesday (bottom photo), Talib Kweli performing at Highline Ballroom Wednesday night, Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick catching a matinee performance of “So Help Me God” at the Lucille Lortel Theater Sunday, and Hugh Jackman cheering on the New York Knicks (who won!) Tuesday night.

Ashlee and Pete ‘Fornicate’ at MTV Awards

Ashlee Simpson joined husband Pete Wentz onstage during the MTV Australia Awards Friday night for a very long and very public makeout sesh.

“Sorry, we haven’t seen each other in awhile,” Wentz apologized, before the couple exited the stage holding hands. “We’re going to go and find some quiet time and fornicate somewhere.”

I guess this clears up all those rumors of turmoil?