Lunchtime Lowdown: James Franco's Short Story; David Beckham Returns to Playing the Field

• Check out James Franco's deep short story, Just Before the Black. (Esquire)

• Ashley Tisdale returns to the dark side!  (Just Jared)

• Will Sandra Bullock attend Teen Choice Awards? (PopEater)

• Jennifer Aniston indulges her shoe fetish with some shopping while filming! (Hollywood Life)

• Injured David Beckham gets back on the field. (TMZ)