NEW YORK (AP) – Does Vinnifer have the same ring to it as Brangelina?

Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn were photographed kissing, possibly confirming that their relationship has grown romantic. People magazine published the photos, taken last week in Chicago, in its Oct. 31 issue, on newsstands Friday.

Reports have swirled for months that the two actors were an item. Previously, though, it was impossible to separate fiction from reality since they were at work filming “The Break Up.” This time, the co-stars were without a film crew while they spent several days together in Chicago.

A call to Aniston’s publicist was not immediately returned.

Her divorce from Brad Pitt became final Oct. 2, concluding 4 1/2 years of marriage.

Vaughn co-starred earlier this year with Pitt and Angelina Jolie in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” It was then that reports of a romance between Pitt and Jolie began, which were later corroborated by photographs and public spottings.

In interviews, Aniston, 36, has denied a relationship with Vaughn, 35. In this month’s Elle, she said, “He’s delicious and funny … but I don’t want to be a rebound girl.”

Last month, she said on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” that she was ready to date again. In response to Winfrey’s query about Vaughn, Aniston responded, “Oh, Oprah!”

Aniston will next star in “Derailed” with Clive Owen, to be released Nov. 11. “The Break Up” is scheduled to hit theaters in February. Vaughn’s screen credits include “Swingers” and “Wedding Crashers.”

Jacko gets jury summons

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – Authorities want Michael Jackson back in court – this time as a juror.

Jackson received a jury summons at his Neverland Valley Ranch, four months after he was acquitted of child molestation charges.

“It’s just one of those ironies of life that he’d be called as a juror,” said Laurie Levenson, a professor at Loyola School of Law who monitored Jackson’s trial.

It’s unlikely that Jackson will show up for jury selection. His lawyers have filed paperwork for a deferment based on the fact that he now lives in Bahrain.

“He is permanently living outside of the United States,” Thomas Mesereau, who defended Jackson against the child molestation charges, said Wednesday.

Jury Commissioner Gary Blair said Jackson likely will be excused from serving.

“All he has to do is show he has legal residency somewhere else and he’ll be exempted,” Blair said.

Blair said he summoned Ronald Reagan when he was president but granted him a deferment until he was out of office.

Actress Bo Derek, also a local resident, received at least two jury summonses and served on one panel without incident.