Jennifer Aniston’s short, but funny, blind date

Matchmaking efforts are underway as Jennifer Aniston’s famous friends help fulfill the unhappy divorcee’s self-declared New Year’s theme: “Looking for love in 2008.”

In Touch Weekly reports that Tobey Maguire and his new wife, Jennifer Meyer, came through with their contribution to the cause: “Entourage” star and Nicky Hilton ex, Kevin Connolly. “Tobey and his wife knew it was a long shot,” an insider told the magazine, “but think they could have made a love connection.”

The setup occurred at celebrity vacation hot spot, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. And going by photos of a sun-kissed Jen frolicking in a thong bikini, it’s hard to imagine how a man could resist. Jen’s possible attraction to Kevin, however, is another matter.

“Physically, Kevin is not Jen’s type,” the actress’s pal confided. “She usually goes for taller guys. But Jen likes guys who can make her laugh, and Kevin kept her in stitches during the trip.”

Meanwhile, Kevin received the stamp of approval from Jen’s joined-at-the-hip support squad, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. “Courteney and David know and love Kevin,” said Jen’s friend. “They think he could be perfect for Jen.”

Sloppy, bloated Vince Vaughn
You know who isn’t perfect for Jennifer Aniston? Vince Vaughn. “Jen said she doesn’t regret the time she spent with him,” an insider told Star. “But you couldn’t get her to date him again if you put a gun to her head.”

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Recent photos of the “unkempt and bloating” Vince reveal at least one reason why Jen will never reconsider: While her level of hotness reaches a new high, the personal appearance of her hard-partying ex is plummeting to an all-time low.

She may have been on the rebound, but Jen was good for Vince — at least for a while. “He changed for her,” said the friend. “He started working out and cut back on drinking. But he soon slid back into his old habits, and the relationship soured.”

Now the “Wedding Crashers” star parties harder than ever, “which is why he has bags under his eyes and looks so bad,” said an insider.

“Vince’s friends are starting to worry about him,” said another source close to the star. “He drinks a lot, doesn’t exercise and has gained a lot of weight. He’s totally let himself go.”

Dish on the fly
Stop speculating, kids. According to In Touch, Ryan Seacrest has a girlfriend, someone he’s been dating for years. The “American Idol” host and restaurant owner Erica Lancellotti were recently outed while dining at a NYC eatery, where spywitnesses said the couple held hands and looked “very romantic.” Though Ryan’s busy schedule often keeps them apart, Erica confessed to the magazine, “We have been dating off and on for a few years.” … Heath Ledger’s added another lady to his long list of post-Michelle Williams conquests, reports Life & Style. Following Helena Christensen, Kate Hudson and Heather Graham is Aussie supermodel Gemma Ward. Spotted Down Under in their mutual home town of Perth, Australia, Heath and Gemma held hands and dined with friends at a restaurant where the manager reported, “It’s pretty obvious they’re an item.” … Sometimes there is, in fact, such a thing as a free lunch — at least when Drew Carey’s around. According to the National Enquirer’s Mike Walker, the “Price Is Right” host played “Let’s Make a Deal,” with several Los Angeles diners, and is now footing the food bill for any striking writers who flash their union cards at participating restaurants.

Tabloid Tidbits is compiled by Helen A.S. Popkin and Ree Hines.

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