In a recent issue of the venerable Life & Style, the tabloid looks at the issue in a story called “Move Over Rob!”

Robert Pattinson obviously must feel pretty secure in his role as Twilight hero. Based to a large degree upon his charisma, Twilight was a stunning success at the box office, grossing over $400,000,000 worldwide. Pattinson is not the star of New Moon, though. Taylor Lautner takes the helm of the successful franchise playing werewolf Jacob Black.

Of course this new twist of events makes people want to compare the two stars. Rob Pattinson, as usual, appears interested in downplaying any rivalry he might have with the young American Lautner.

“I’m not the lead in the second film, Taylor is,” Robert Pattinson said. “I just have significant moments at the beginning and end. I’m more of a supporting role.”

Not only does Taylor Lautner get most of the on-screem time this go around, he also gets to make time with Kristen Stewart, Robert’s rumored main squeeze in real life.

Don’t expect the low-key Lautner to push the rivalry very hard, either. He’s just happy to get his turn in such a highly anticipated film.

“It’s a team effort, and it’s definitely about the love triangle now,” said Lautner. “Rob’s some pretty good competition.”

The differences between Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson are very striking. Pattinson is seemingly shy, whereas Lautner appears more comfortable talking about himself and meeting the public.

“Taylor’s very cool, calm, and collected,” said co-star Noot Seear. “He’s so handsome.”

No one is questioning Lautner’s dedication to his role in New Moon, which opens November 20. He added 30 pounds of muscle to his 5′10″ frame through working out five to seven days a week.

“Have you seen Taylor lately? In the blink of an eye he went from little boy to leading man,” said co-star Peter Facinelli. “He grew up before my eyes in a matter of months. It’s pretty exciting to see.”

Facinelli isn’t the only one on the set impressed with Lautner.

“He’s worked his butt off to get that physique, and Rob did not,” said Ashley Greene. “Taylor’s body is just incredible.”

The effort from Lautner is already winning him fans among the Twilight faithful. Team Jacob t-shirts are now outselling Team Robert ones.

“I would say it was 10 to 1 in favor of Edward in the beginning, then it went even, and now it’s 10 to 3 for Jacob,” said a spokesman for Kitson in L.A., which sells the shirts. “It’s because girls feel that Rob dating Kristen means they don’t have a chance.”

The switch in sentiments between Pattinson and Lautner hasn’t been lost on Hollywood, a town known for front running.

“Audiences are constantly looking for the next new thing,” said producer Mark Kaplan. “For Rob, that brooding James Dean act goes only so far. Taylor has a better shot because he’s starting out younger. He has more to prove.”

Taylor is philosophical about his success, owing his popularity to the character of Jacob Black.

“I had the impression that the fans would have loved any actor who portrayed Jacob because the character is truly nice,” said Taylor. “I’m simply lucky to be the one who has chosen.”

Okay, Twilight fans. You’re always a talkative bunch. Tell me what you think of this supposed rivalry between Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner? Which actor do you prefer?

Making matters even more interesting is the fact that Kristen Stewart dumped her long-time boyfriend Michael Angarano. Seemingly this would pave the way for a commited relationship with Rob Pattinson. But things haven’t quite worked out that way.

“They are 100% broken up,” an insider told Twist. When asked if the break up was because of Pattinson, the insider replied in the affirmative.

“She definitely hooked up with Rob, but I don’t think they’re together exclusively.”

Filming for Eclipse will soon begin and Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will be spending long days (and possibly nights) together. Can this be the moment when their mutual respect and friendship turns into something more?

According to People, Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart spent a low key evening on Thursday together. They caught a bit of Bobby Long’s concert at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. RPatt’s good friend, Marcus Foster, was performing when Kristen and Robert came in around three songs into the set.

“Robert was super low-key when he walked in,” a witness told the magazine. Surprisingly enough, the dynamic duo didn’t cause to many eyebrows to rise. Instead, they were able to spend some quiet time together.

People mentions a source that coraborates what Twist said.

“Word on the set of Twilight is that [Michael] Angarano, [Kristen's boyfriend], and she are completely broken up,” their source said. “While people don’t want to talk about it, everyone is pretty convinced that Pattinson and Stewart are hooking up.”

So there we have it. Stewart and Angarano are no more. Robert Pattinson is not dating anyone. The two are spotted together. It’s high time to read between the lines and say that Robert and Kristen are probably an item. At the very least they appear to be hooking up. With Eclipse driving them closer together, it seems now would be the time to finally down his charm and win the girl of his dreams.

With pictures surfacing this week of Pattinson leaving Stewart’s home in LA after a presumably steamy session would seem to confirm what many already know.

Unlike Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are, at the very least, bumping uglies. It would be easy to infer that a full blown romantic relationship is happening. Both of them are of legal age and aren’t in relationships with anyone else. So why not pursue a love affair that closely mimics their on-screen romance?

And why keep the relationship quiet?

That question is the easiest to answer. The Twilight franchise is big business. Twi-hards are now a global consumer force, for good or evil. Summit Entertainment plans four pictures that will appeal to this huge group of fans (product buyers), and a nasty breakup between Kristen and Rob could cause huge problems. For this reason alone, Pattinson and Stewart would tend to be very careful about how their relationship pans out. In essence, it would be easiest for everyone involved if they tread slowly and kept their professional lives unblemished from any controversy.

Right now these two have kept any potential romance a better secret than the formula for Coca-Cola.

The absence of any real information from the couple opens a void that needs filling. Speculation is that filling.

That’s why you see so many stories out there about the romance between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.

And no matter where these types of stories appear, a few dumbass Twi-Hard fans will take the time comment and say: “Uh, who cares? They should have a private life.”

I will go ahead and answer that question directly and pre-emptively. “You care, pinhead. And so do I. And if they want privacy, they should get a job at Starbucks. Then no one will write anything about them.”

So my question goes out to all of the intelligent Twilight fans. Do you think Robert and Kristen are involved in a relationship? If you do think that, why is it such a secret?