Rob's Vanity Fair Available March 3rd

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Updated! GossipCop Robert Pattinson poses with an alligator on the April 2011 cover of Vanity Fair, Gossip Cop is told.
Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz shot pics of the superstar for the mag’s cover story, which is tied to the release of Pattinson’s upcoming film Water for Elephants.
As for the four-foot reptile, Pattinson’s alligator pal is a nod to the Louisiana set of Breaking Dawn.

In the profile, sources tell Gossip Cop, Pattinson does not discuss his relationship with Kristen Stewart.
Mostly, we hear that Pattinson comes across as a genuinely good guy and reluctant star.
Vanity Fair will be on newsstands on March 3

Rob will be on the April Issue of Vanity Fair - Out this March 3rd,
This rumored photoshoot was posted early this month.

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Andrea Mineo got the scoop from the Vanity Fair writer that interviewed him.

More tweets from Andrea Mineo about the interview
"VanityFair writer who intvu'd RPatz told me RP drove cross country w/ friends to film WaterForE he wanted to avoid getting mobbed @ airport."

"She says RPatz is extremely intelligent read 20 books while filming the movie and likes choc covered pretzels and pretzel M and M's."
"She also told me that RPatz is bewildered by fan admiration - he's not sure if it's for him or Edward."
"I interviewed Rob myself a few yrs ago. He is so lovely and genuine truly."
"It's on stands March 3rd he is on the cover wearing a hat!"
"yes it is on stands Mar 3 but it's the April issue of VF."

via pattinsonladies via RPLife

Some info 
Yes, def something amiss in that 'cross country' statement. First, when Rob filmed in Chickamauga in  GA and TN border, another location for WFE aside from California, he definitely flew to get there. There were photos of him arriving in Nashville July 29th. - which means he didn't drove with friends. lol

Rob wrapped his scenes for WFE on August 3rd and left Nashville via BNA airport August 4, 2010.
The Britpack's road trip started September 5, when he was first spotted in New Mexico until the last sighting of him in Louisiana with Kristen around September 11th. Then he popped up in London September 18th to watch Marcus Foster's show in London while Kristen continued filming for 'On The Road'. This only means he was done with WFE before the 'great hobo road trip'.

Come on guys, give Rob a break, this may all be a second-hand misquote for all we know...