Justin Timberlake makes his pizza delivery boy debut in Mike Meyers' new movie, The Love Guru. Dressed in a Speedo, with a ridiculous French accent, this might be some of his best work.

On another note, the film, in which a pre-pregnant Jessica Alba also stars, looks pretty funny, and though it doesn't open until June 20th, it will give me another reason to pray that summer gets here in a hurry. Enjoy!

After winning a bunch of Grammys earlier this month, the singer has been acquitted of "charges in connection with an alleged conspiracy to pervert the course of justice involving her husband. "

Whatever that means. Basically whatever her husband did that has him locked away, has not gotten her into anymore trouble.

A spokesman for the singer said: “Amy is pleased to be discounted from the investigation and thanks the police for their professionalism in their dealings with her.”

She was arrested back in December.

You know when you are watching television and you get embarrassed for the person on the screen and you kind of want to hide your own face or turn it off, even though it has nothing to do with you?

Well,  watching this video of Janet Jackson trying to teach Larry King some of her video moves, last night on his show, might be the best example of this ever. I almost couldn't get through the whole thing  -- it was so painful.

It's just so awkward! See if you can handle it -- then tell me if you had to hide your face, too.

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"I'm so happy. I can't ask for anything more except big boobs. I've wanted Marilyn Monroe curves all my life."

-- A pregnant Nicole Kidman on the advantages of gaining baby weight 

*Note to Nicole: My kid is turning two next month and I'm still waiting for my boobs to get big.

Britney Spears had another visit with her two sons on Wednesday, and inside sources say the mother-son reunions are going really well.

Yay for Britney!

According to People.com, Britney's time with Sean Preston and Jayden James has "been full of hugs and affection."

"Kids this age are amazingly resilient, and the very close bond that Britney has with her children is apparent," a source said.

So happy that Brit is getting better -- and her boys are getting their much-needed mommy time.

Let's hear it for Brit's savior, dad Jamie Spears! The man with the plan.

Hayden Panettiere continues to irk the crap out of me, this time, with her latest interview with Seventeen magazine.

The Heroes star opens up about why she ended her relationship with Lauren Conrad's ex, Laguna Beach's Stephen Colletti, just after turning the big 1-8.

“I just knew I wanted to breathe," she said. "I wanted to be single at the time."

Notice how she said "at the time" -- because now she's getting it on with co-star (and 30-year-old) Milo Ventimiglia.

"It just hit me like a ton of bricks," she added. "This is the time I need to be with myself. It takes such a secure person to be with someone like me—it takes so much confidence; it takes so much trust.”

Come on -- that statement doesn't annoy anyone else? I think I may need her to go away.

She goes on to talk about saving the dolphins and how nothing scares her, and blah, blah, blah, but I just can't. Feel free to pick up the new issue -- if you can stomach it.

Who knew Nicole Richie had that much talent?

According to Us Weekly, Nicole has been offered the lead role in Chicago on Broadway! The new mom would have her name in lights, as Roxie Hart, but the mag says Nic is still undecided if she should go for it.

"She's definitely interested and weighing it out with the timing of the baby," a friend said. "It is in the super early stages of discussions and no decision has been made yet."

"It would give her a reason to really show her talent and to stay in the new place in NY Joel just got," the source said. "It also shows people are really excited about Nicole right now."

Apparently Nicole can sing and dance (though we've never had the pleasure to see that, other than during her Middle America clubbing stint on The Simple Life) and has been working on album for years.

But Nic has lots of stuff to think about before committing to the grueling schedule of Broadway.

"She is also weighing some other amazing offers but 2008 is going to be really exciting for her," her pal said. "She just working it all out and keeping Harlow in mind with everything she does, of course."

Would you go see Nicole in Chicago? I would be really intrigued.

Here's Lilo on the cover of the new Paper magazine, in which she states, "I am what I am."

Pretty deep, Linds. Isn't that what Popeye said?

While I'm sure this is just a taste of the Lindsay Lohan magazine covers coming our way (for a girl who has nothing to promote she is certainly getting her share), we might just get to see a, ahem, new side of Lilo, if she accepts Hugh Hefner's offer to pose for Playboy.

According to the New York Post, Hef loved Lindsay's recreation of Marilyn Monroe's "The Last Sitting" so much, that he wants her to recreate the icon's naked swim in Something's Got To Give, for his publication.

Lindsay is thinking about it.

So, should she do it? I don't think she has anything to lose -- it's not like she's considered  to be a serious actress anymore. Go ahead, get naked. After all, you are what you are.

Okay, so it's ketchup, people, but it's still shocking. Who does that?

I'll tell you who -- extremely popular, 15-year-old mega star, Miley Cyrus, who proved her devotion to the Heinz people by chugging their ketchup on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

"There’s nothing odd about it! It’s just good!” she replied. “If it tastes good, what does it matter?"

Then the media mogul challenged Jay to take a taste. “Will you lick it?” she asked. “Put it right there and take a bite.”

Which he did.

“It’s a fruit,” she said. "See? You did something healthy!”

Miley will, no doubt, be "The Face of Heinz" by the end of the week.

Sam Lufti had better start saying some prayers.

Lynne Spears filed court papers accusing Sam of drugging daughter Britney Spears during the time he was her "manager" (which led to the restraining order against him), and now Los Angeles police say they are looking into allegations that "someone" was slipping something into Brit's applesauce.

Though the LAPD says they have not decided whether to open a formal investigation -- and no suspects have been named --  Police Capt. Kyle Jackon said in a statement Wednesday that the allegations “are being considered” by the Robbery-Homicide unit to determine if laws have been violated.

This is so crazy! Imagine if Britney was really being drugged all of that time we thought she had just lost her marbles? I know we thought that the pop star could have been on drugs, but to be actually be drugged is whole new ballgame.

Investigate, investigate!

Shia LaBeouf is owning up to the night he got arrested in a Chicago Walgreens for being drunk and disorderly.

"That was complete and utter insanity," the actor told Empire magazine. "I was an a**hole, and it was a mistake I'm still completely embarrassed about. I was in the middle of a strange mind state, having just come off a three-month window of focus. I can't diminish what happened at all. But I can say this: I'm not the first 21-year-old to be arrested for a misdemeanor. There are lessons in life I need to learn, and I'm learning all of them in front of the public."

Sounds pretty sincere. I think we can all remember a time when we may have had a little too much of the good stuff and acted a tad improper in public. For instance, one of you may have drunkenly barged into a pizza place, late one night in, say, Albany, NY, picked up an empty silver pizza pan and proceeded to place it on one's head and spin it, all while imitating Jim Carrey in The Mask and yelling "Somebody STOP me!"

That may have happened to somebody.

Our girl Kate Hudson is on the cover of the of the April issue of Elle, and inside, the rumored man-killer reveals that there is one special guy that will always have her heart.

"Whatever man I end up with, I will always love Chris," the actress admitted, of her ex-husband and father of her son, Black Crowes' Chris Robinson.

I'm not going to say it, but you know what I'm thinking...

Ashlee Simpson is sporting some new, shiny bling on her ring finger, courtesy of beau Pete Wentz.

So, are they couple planning to tie the knot? Not just yet, but it sounds like they've definitely talked about it. Ash told Fuse TV's The Sauce that the new sparkler was a promise ring from Pete, and "It just means that he hasn't asked my Dad yet..."

Good luck with getting that go-ahead. Sources say that Joe Simpson isn't Pete's biggest fan, and the dad is known to be creepily particular about who his girls spend time with.

But this should put Joe's mind at ease for a minute -- Ashlee also announced to the world that, "No, I'm not pregnant."

Sleep tight, Joe.

Jessica Simpson is planning a trip to Kuwait, to do a little show for our troops over there. She's posted this message on a fan site:

"Hey ya'll. I just wanted to say hi, and let you know that I am hard at work on my country record, and I can't wait to share it will all of you. I am heading to Kuwait to do a show for the troops, then back in the studio. I love you all and am so blessed by the support and love you show me everyday!! xoxo jess"

Smart move on Jessica's part (did I just say that?) -- do something good for the world, while beefing up your self confidence. You know those military peeps are going to be starved for some hot, blonde, prettied-up eye candy, and lucky for them, Jess is the perfect person to provide it. Tony Romo might have to go along for the trip and tackle anyone who gets a little too friendly with his woman.

The Hogan divorce has turned quite ugly and, although I had originally hoped Hulk and Linda would find their way through this tough time, it's not looking like it's moving in that direction.

I'm disappointed to tell you that Hulk is being outed for having an alleged affair with one of his daughter's good friends! The dalliance, with a girl who was working with Brooke Hogan on her last album, supposedly took place last year, while the family was filming Hogan knows Best.

Where was the footage of that?

Anyway, the chick has sold her story to The National Enquirer.

"My relationship with Terry [Hulk Hogan] began at a time when Terry and Linda privately knew their marriage was ending," Christiane Plante, 33, told the rag. "She had left him already, although no official papers had been filed. Terry is a good man, good father and a good friend, and he and I grew close at a time when he was going through a very difficult period. It seemed right then, but I know it was wrong."

"Having felt the guilt and pain build up, I gave a note to Brooke apologizing for my actions. I will never be able to fully forgive myself for this. I have lost an amazing friend."

Brooke is reportedly completely torn up about this, while Linda is probably nursing her broken heart, by counting all the cash she is about to get from the wrestler.

This should be juicy.

Marc Anthony's beauty queen ex-wife, Dayanara Torres, is reportedly in the midst of penning a nasty little memoir about how Marc dumped her for Jennifer Lopez.

Married to Me: How Committing to Myself Led to Triumph After Divorce, is the very self-help-like title of the book, supposedly guiding you to find happiness again, after your husband leaves you for the superstar he had always been in love with. 

There's certainly no love lost between Marc and Dayanara, so me thinks the singer is not exactly going to come out smelling like a rose this time.

Cindy Adams is in trouble!

The NY Post columnist printed yesterday that a pregnant Nicole Kidman was dipping in to the hooch backstage at Sunday's Oscars.

"Boozing backstage during the Oscarcast is a no-no," she wrote. "But if you're pregnant Nicole Kidman it's a yes- yes. She wanted white wine. She got it."

Now, Nicole's rep is fuming mad and insists that the claim is completely false. Catherine Olim of PMK, sent Perez Hilton the following statement --and it's a doozy:

"I try to ignore your column, unlike most of the rest of the world, because it is so nasty. But I have to tell you that Nicole Kidman most certainly did NOT drink white wine or any other alcoholic beverage backstage. She had water and lemon zinger tea. That’s it. I know, I was there with her I cannot remember that last time that Cindy Adams got anything right. She’s an idiot, and you can quote me."

Okay, then. I love a good, public catfight.

I tend to believe that Nic wasn't drinking -- she's been waiting so long to get pregnant, I'd expect her to be super-cautious. And Cindy Adams? Not exactly the sharpest tack in the box anymore.

Admit it. That is one cute baby.

People mag scored the first pics of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's new baby girl, Harlow, and she is a muffin!  Inside, the brand new parents talk about how parenthood has rocked their world. Nicole says Harlow "gives life a whole new meaning and a whole new purpose." 

There's also a full on family photo album (which I heard sold for a cool $2 million) 

I can't decide who the baby looks like. I know Joel thinks she looks just like her mom, but I see a bit of the Good Charlotte man, as well. What do you think?

I never really understood how the Olsen twins were considered fashion icons. To me, Mary-Kate and Ashley look like little hobo bugs, with their giant sunglasses and Mrs. Roper-type dresses, but what do I know?

The girls are using their in depth fashion knowledge to write a new coffee table book called Influence.

It will feature “the most interesting, challenging, creative people we know — the ones who helped pave the way for us and our generation,” Ashley said in a statement.

"Ashley and I interviewed the people who have inspired us," Mary-Kate added, "With the hope that they will inspire and teach others."

Those to be included in the new book — due this fall — are shoe king Christian Louboutin, Lauren Hutton and Bob Colacello. Influence will also feature exclusive photos of the twins and never-before-seen interviews with the girls.

I hear Mrs. Roper already pre-ordered it.

Here the latest on the Us Weekly circuit. The mag is saying that Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston were set to meet at the Night Before party at the Beverly Hills Hotel Saturday night, but that Angie bowed at the last minute to "keep the power" over Jen.

I happen to think this whole cover story is pretty ridiculous. I'm pretty sure Angelina is not sitting at home thinking about ways to torture Jennifer Aniston, and that Jen wasn't waiting with bated breath to see her nemesis. They are both professionals who, I'm sure, have had to either talk to or avoid people they don't particularly like, at one event or another. Like the rest of us. It's life.

Do I think Jen is thrilled that Angie is pregnant, again, with Brad Pitt's baby? No. But do I think she cries herself to sleep every night over it?  No.

Try again, Us Weekly.

Larry Birkhead tells Entertainment Tonight  that his daughter with the late Anna Nicole Smith has undergone eye surgery.

The 17-month-old little girl suffers from strabismus, which is the turning in of one of her eyes, and though common in about 5 percent of children, it cannot be outgrown.

"Dannielynn is home from surgery and resting comfortably," her pops reported. "My thanks go out to Dr. Arthur Rosenbaum and the Jules Stein Eye Institute staff for taking great care of Dannielynn."

Get well soon, Dannielynn!

While Mischa Barton deals with the consequences of being a big pot head, her former O.C. co-star and good buddy Rachel Bilson has the hottest movie in the country. Rach is currently co-starring with her rumored boyfriend, Hayden Christensen, in the flick Jumper (see the trailer), which is burning up the box office.

Rach was in Tokyo for the Japanese premiere of the film, where she debuted her new hairstyle. Do you love her bangs?

Though music superstars Chris Brown and Rhianna would like the world to believe that they are just "good friends", new photos of the duo are saying otherwise. Chris and Ri Ri were caught getting very friendly, while vacationing together in Jamaica this past weekend.

"They were smooching in the pool and were really lovely dovey," a spy for PageSix.com blabbed. "They were playfully making out and he was kissing her on the neck."

The undercover lovers were in Jamaica for Rhianna's performance for the Smile Jamaica Africa Unite Bob Marley celebration in St. Mary, but had some down time to hang with friends and go for a romantic swim.

"They were floating together with him carrying her and she kept saying, 'Don't get my hair wet.' She was very soft and feminine but he was a big kid and splashing around."

See the photo here -- they are one good looking duo!

Whatever happened to doctor-patient confidentiality?

Jennifer Lopez's OB-GYN  reportedly gave an interview to Life & Style Weekly, about what went down in the delivery room, when Jen gave birth to her twins. "Jennifer was amazing,” Dr. Anita Sadaty told the mag. “The delivery went without a hitch. There were no complications whatsoever."

Well, if she's talking, we're listening. So, was Marc Anthony a good coach? "Oh yes, Marc was by her side,” she said. "He and Jennifer are simply overjoyed!”

And afterward, how was Jennifer doing? "She has this motherhood glow about her, very serene. Her boy and girl are healthy — and for that she feels so thankful and blessed.”

Okay then, thanks for all the info, Doc. I'm sure Marc and Jen are thrilled with your play-by-play.

I'm saddened by a new interview with Ali Lohan, in the latest issue of Teen Vogue. Lindsay Lohan's sister talks about how she so wants a piece a stardom, just like her a big sis, who, she says, has been her role model.

Um, what? Maybe somebody wants to step in here...

"I grew up watching Lindsay," the 14-year-old(!) tells the mag. "It made me want to do what she does. Just the whole vibe. Being there, being on camera, or onstage, with everybody listening to you ... it's so cool when people look up to you. I've already been asked for my autograph and it's just a really good feeling to have."

She doesn't even say something like, "I've always wanted to act" or "I just really love music" -- her desire is all about he fame and celebrity. HUGE RED FLAG.

She also says that, in addition to making movies and albums like her big sis, she might be a fashion designer, too. And she wants these things  "really bad, so bad. So bad you don't even know."

Disaster in the making.

Instead of getting her standard divorce, Pamela Anderson has decided to spice up her split from Rick Salomon and seek an annulment.

According to new court papers filed by Pam's lawyers, the former Baywatch babe is citing "fraud" as the reason for her and Rick's breakup, after only two months of wedded bliss. The actress originally filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, but my assumption is that "irreconcilable" was too hard for Pam to say or spell, and fraud was probably not a reason she had given for any of her past divorces. And with an annulment, Pam can pretend that her quickie marriage to the other star of the Paris Hilton sex tape never existed.

That Pam -- always thinking.

Mischa Barton is not off the hook for her arrest in December, when cops pulled her over for driving like, well, a drunk.

After the actress was stopped by police (who said her car was all over the road), the cops found a bonus -- a nice stash of the wacky tabaccy. Hence, Mish was charged yesterday with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. And get this -- she was also charged with driving without a valid license.

What is the deal, people? I know a trip to the DMV takes years off your life, but it's a must. Sheesh!

Her arraignment on the misdemeanor charges is set for Thursday.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been hospitalized in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

"Naomi Campbell was admitted to hospital [Monday night] to have a small cyst removed," her rep told People.com. "Following the successful procedure, she is now resting and is looking forward to getting back to work. She would like to thank he doctors who have kindly looked after her."

I hope none of those nurses rub Naomi the wrong way -- or they'll end up in a bed right next to her.

Drew Barrymore's so giddy and in love with her latest boyfriend, Justin "Mac Guy" Long, that the happiness has gotten to a painful point. "My cheeks hurt, I'm so happy," she told the new issue of Vogue.

And Justin? "Beauty and light," he says, of what Drew means to him, "And she shines it on everybody who comes into contact with her. She makes my cheeks hurt, too."

Even better, Drew's friends LOVE Justin. "I do feel she is finally with a good person," Nancy Juvonen, the actress' production company partner in Flower Films said. "She is with someone who adores her and doesn't put her down on any level ... And that is such a departure."

Yay for Drew -- let's hope they stay this blissful for a long time to come.

Actress Eva Mendes is back in Hollywood, after a short stay in rehab.

The actress, who had quietly checked herself in to Utah's Cirque Lodge for treatment of a substance abuse problem, had a nice, romantic dinner last night with her boyfriend, director George Gargurevich. The two dined at Madeo's in Beverly Hills, and Eva even felt well enough to chat with fans on her way out and sign a couple of autographs.

Welcome back, Eva!

So, what's a franchise to do when their last scheduled film is a monster hit? Add another one, of course!

Last summer's The Bourne Ultimatum was such a success for both star Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass (the film won three Oscars on Sunday), that both men have committed to making a fourth film. It will take a while before Jason Bourne is back in your theater, as prior commitments will keep the cameras from rolling for a few years, but it's bound to just make fans of the action-packed series even more excited for the film.

Matt had previously joked that they would have to call a fourth installment The Bourne Redundancy, but if people will go -- and they will -- why not, right?

Paris Hilton + Benji Madden = Totally sickening together.

He's telling friends, "She's the one." Oy.

Photo: X17online.com

Now that Nicole Richie has gone and, selfishly, had a baby, Paris Hilton needs a new best friend. So, what's a celebutante to do when she is looking for Miss Right to go clubbing with? Create a reality show, of course!

According to Usmagazine.com, Paris will star in a brand new reality show depicting her search for Nicole's replacement. "The show is going to be about her searching for a new best friend," a source said. "Paris is tired of the haters and she's looking for someone new. She's looking for someone new and cool who she can trust."

Right, and what better way to find a trustworthy individual than to put out an open casting call.

This masterpiece is expected to be picked up by either MTV or VH1 and is "going to be full of good chick drama and you will see a side of Paris not seen on Simple Life."

I think Paris should have to pick from Flavor Flav's Flavor of Love rejects. Now that's a show I would watch.

Hey y'all -- Jamie Lynne Spears' baby is going to have one smart mama!

I am happy to report that young Jamie Lynn has passed her GED exam and is currently thinking about her future.

Britney's 16-year-old sister, who is pregnant, is said to have scored particularly well on the reading comprehension part of high school equivalency test – and is looking to take the ACT college entrance test.

"She's already got her diploma," a friend of Jamie's told People.com. "She wants to take her ACT. She's not wasting any time. People don't know her. When she gets something in her head, she'll make it happen. Everybody is so supportive of her."

Jamie Lynn is said to be interested in attending Louisiana State University.

I hope that baby likes frat parties.

Britney Spears' lawyers must have worked out some sort of schedule that has the pop star seeing her kids regularly. After seeing them for the first time in almost two months on Saturday, Britney had another visit with Sean Preston and Jayden James on Monday.

The boys were, again, brought to Brit's house by Kevin Federline's bodyguards, where they hung out with their mom for three hours.

I hope Britney realizes that good that is coming from having her dad with her.

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That Diddy! He's so thoughtful. The rap mogul-turned-serious actor is keeping ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez in mind, since she delivered her brand new twin babies last week. Sean, who also has twins, told People.com that he is just thrilled for Jen, and is planning on sending her some very personal gifts.

"I'm going to send her some Sean John baby clothes," he said. "I'm so happy for her. It's such a blessing."

Really, Diddy? You are going to spend a total of zero dollars on Jen and Marc's new babies, and have one of your loyal minions send the new parents clothes with YOUR NAME on them?

Splendid. I'm sure Marc Anthony will quickly toss those duds in the Diaper Genie.

Paris Hilton and Benji Madden (Joel's brother, Nicole Richie's almost brother-in-law) have been seen together numerous times in the past week, and more than one gossip source is saying that these two are a new item. According to PageSix.com,  they "were seen canoodling at the Ritz in St. Louis, and sat next to each other on their flight back to L.A. yesterday, but when they were leaving the airport they refused to walk next to each other. When asked if they are dating, Benji stayed silent, and Paris just smiled."

Gag me with a silver spoon!

My friend D seems to think that Paris is just hooking up with Joel so she can get herself a baby that will be cousin's with Nicole's kid, which I'm inclined to believe, considering Paris does all kinds of stupid things for all kinds of stupid reasons. And Benji's on the rebound since getting dumped by Sophie Monk just a few weeks ago, so he's vulnerable.

Don't fall into her clutches, Ben. And DO NOT give her a baby!!

Here's an interesting pair making their debut at an Oscar party.

Sean Penn, who just recently split from wife Robin Wright-Penn, stayed close to model Petra Nemcova at Elton John's AIDS Foundation screening party. The stunner told People.com that she and Sean had met through do-gooding.

"Yes, we are friends," Petra said. "He is on the advisory board of my charity."

Though the couple didn't come right out and suck face in public, sources say that this was the second night in a row that they've spent together -- they were seen at the L.A. club Villa on Saturday.

Petra's boyfriend at last year's Oscars was singer James Blunt, but those that flame burnt out pretty quickly after. Let's see how long these two sizzle...

Can we please talk about how lucky Sarah Larson is? Sarah, as you probably know, has been George Clooney's girlfriend since the summer. She's young and beautiful, was a former Las Vegas cocktail waitress, and now is on George's arm at the Oscars. Talks about a windfall!

At first I thought that Sarah was just going to be a flash in the pan -- George would have his fun with her and she'd be on her way back to serving martinis. But, no. The actor seems absolutely blissful with his gal -- and he never takes a serious date to the Oscars! As for Sarah, she doesn't look like she's having too bad of a time, either.

Could she really be the one? Do you think George has found a woman for keeps?

Though Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were not in attendance at last night's Oscars, the couple and their not-so-secret pregnancy were still a topic of conversation.

Host Jon Stewart referenced Angie while presenting a made up award in honor of Hollywood's recent baby boom. When Jon announced Brad's babymomma as the winner, he joked, "Obviously Angelina Jolie couldn't be here — it's hard to find 17 babysitters on Oscar night! I accept this baby on her behalf."

Cute!

What did you think of Jon's performance as host? I thought he was funny and cute and I sort of want him to be my own personal funny man.

Jennifer Garner looked completely traumatized when loony actor Gary Busey took the opportunity to plant a big, fat kiss on the actress' neck, while Ryan Seacrest was attempting to interview her on the Oscar red carpet. Gary interrupted the chat, and after being introduced to Jen, hugged her twice, then smooched her! Talk about uncomfortable.

I wouldn't be surprised if Jennifer was dousing herself in anti-bacterial soap after that creepy encounter. Watch it here!

It was a good night for Old Men, as the Cohen Brother's No Country for Old Men took the top spot at this year's Oscars, winning Best Motion Picture. Joel and Ethan Cohen also took home the gold for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director, while the film's star, Javier Bardem, won for Best Supporting Actor.

On a side note, Javier is now my newest obsession. He can talk to me in Spanish anytime he wants. So hot!

Daniel Day Lewis got the top acting honors, winning in the Best Actor category for his role in There Will Be Blood. As for the ladies, Tilda Swinton won Best Supporting Actress for playing opposite George Clooney in Michael Clayton, while Marion Cotillard was named Best Actress for La Vie en Rose.

For a full list of nominees, winners and losers, check out our Oscar wrap up.  

It was a wonderful day for Britney Spears, who finally got a chance to see her two sons on Saturday, after being away from them for almost two months.

Britney and Kevin Federline's lawyers came to an agreement on Friday, which allowed the pop star to get three hours with her boys the following afternoon. Sean Preston and Jayden James were taken, by K-Fed's bodyguards, from their dad's house to Britney's, where the mom was reunited with her kids.

Also on hand for the visit were Brit's dad, Jamie Spears, and her psychiatrist. Sources say the reunion became possible all thanks to Brit's pop. "The real hero was Jamie. He has taken charge, and she has visitation again," a source confirmed to People.com.

Jamie needs to stay for the long haul. Things haven't looked this good for Britney since she was Justin Timberlake's girlfriend. 

Speculation, shmeculation.

Angelina Jolie showed up to the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday night with two very important accessories -- Brad Pitt and her big, round baby bump. Angie's informal pregnancy announcement came in the form of a tight-fitting black dress, which hugged her protruding belly.

Though nobody was really allowed to ask the burning the question -- "Is there a baby in there or are you just happy to see us?" -- a source close to the Jolie-Pitts told People.com that Brangelina is "thrilled to be adding to their brood."

I happen to think Angie looks stunning. Brad, on the other hand, may need a makeover. Those pants are totally not working for me. 

Britney Spears is going to get to see her babies!

According to Kevin Federline's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, he and Brit's lawyers have been able to work out a structured visitation agreement that will allow the singer to spend some time with Sean Preston and Jayden James "soon, very soon." 

Mark told People.com that Brit's boys will once again enjoy "participation of their mother in their lives. We're pleased that ... the process of reinstating the children's mother as a participant in their lives can commence," he said.

Yay for Britney!

Is there anything he can't do?

Justin Timberlake, it has just been announced, is the new face of Givenchy's men fragrance. “Beyond his huge celebrity appeal, we have chosen Justin Timberlake because he is a world recognized trendsetter who redefines modern elegance," says Alain Lorenzo, President and CEO of Parfums Givenchy.

JT's new ad will debut in June. So, just in time for summer, you can smell like Justin, while listening to his music, watching his movies, eating in his restaurant, and wearing his clothes.

Is Kate Hudson trying to make us crazy?

The maybe-baby star sucked up her new belly big-time last night, for a stroll down the red carpet, at the 1st Hollywood Domino Tournament in Beverly Hills last night.

No, I don't see a baby bump right now, but I am sticking to my guns that she is preggers. And she's definitely messing with our heads -- and I don't like it one bit! 

Here's a table picture from my wedding. Not.

Will Smith and Jade Pinkett-Smith got cozy with their best pals, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, at the first ever Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.

Yeah, it's all casual and cool being them. Just like any other day in the life of a normal person. I wonder if they had to check off what they wanted to eat on the response card. 

Hey Tom, will Katie be having the filet mignon or the chicken? 

It's so hard to get good help these days!

It seems that the bartender on staff for Ashton Kutcher's 30th birthday party on Feb. 7 came with a nasty little party favor. The worker at the New York bar Socialista was infected with Hepatitis A, and may have infected any of the patrons at the bash.

Other celebs on hand for the festivities were Ashton's wife, Demi Moore, Madonna, Bruce Willis, Gwyneth Paltrow and Salma Hayek. Everyone in attendance is being urged to get the Hep A vaccination as a precautionary measure.

Scary!

I'm pretty sure that club won't be hosting anymore parties for these celebs in the future.

Former teen idol Aaron Carter was not exactly on his best behavior yesterday, when he was arrested in Texas for having a huge stash of marijuana.

According to TMZ.com, Aaron was initially pulled over for speeding in his Cadillac Escalade, when cops decided they would search the singer's car. Good call on their part -- as they found about two ounces of pot.

Aaron is currently being held in jail, in Junction, Texas, awaiting his arraignment later today.

Sucks to be him -- well, today, anyway.

It's baby time for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, as the couple welcomed twins early Friday morning!

The lucky parents have a boy and a girl, and they are both nice-sized babies. The little J.Lo came in at 5lbs. 7 oz., with her brother following at 6 lbs.

No wonder Jen's belly was enormous!

These are the first children for La Lopez, while Marc has just added numbers four and five to his clan.

"Jennifer and Marc are delighted, thrilled and over the moon," Jen's manager told People. 

And so are we. Congrats to the Lopez-Anthonys on their new bundles of joy!

They finally got him!

Britney's creepy pal Sam Lufti was served with a temporary restraining order and must stay at least 250 yards away from Brit, her homes and her family's home. The order, which was filed by Jamie Spears, alleges that Sam "has drugged Britney. He has cut Britney's home phone line and removed her cell phone chargers. He claims to control everything."

They got the scaredy cat outside his home this morning. 

Pax's adoption, that is!

TMZ.com has confirmed that a little trip to court yesterday sealed the deal and officially made little Pax Thien a member of the Jolie-Pitt clan. Appearing before an L.A. judge was the last step in the formal adoption process, and now it is finito.

A rep for Angelina said the family was partying inside the courthouse.

Awww! Congrats to Pax -- he scored big!

Ugh! There is so nothing good to dish about right now so use your good web-surfing time to check out our new slide show on movies' most romantic men.

Are you still dreaming that Say Anything's Lloyd Dobler is going to kick broken glass out of your way and help you walk around it, or hold up a boom box outside your bedroom window, in hopes to woo you back? If so, get lost in our tribute to the most swoon-worthy men to ever grace the big screen.

Oh yeah -- and I wrote it -- what's not to love?

Go to Favorite Romantic Movie Characters now>> -- then tell me below who your favorite leading man is.

If you can't hop on a plane to the Aloha state to take in all of the beautiful sights, then please enjoy this different, but equally eye-pleasing, substitution.

David Beckham shirtless in Hawaii. Mahalo.

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Has anyone else hit the Hayden Panettiere wall? I get that she's the new "It" Girl, but I'm just so tired of her already. I'm not sure what it is about her, but something just irks me. It's not Hayden's popularity, as I'm still loving Miley Cyrus, who is basically taking over the world, but I just can't put my finger on it.

Is she cocky? Does she come off too old for just a girl of 18? Is it that she's doing the nasty with her 30-year-old co-star Milo Ventimiglia? Is it this sickeningly sweet and pink ad for Candies? Don't know. Does she irk you?

We told you earlier in the week that that the movie Heath Ledger was working on at the time of his death is scheduled to go on, with three big actors taking over his role.

Colin Farrell in one of the men on tap to assume Heath's last role, and the Irishman says he considers it an "incredibly painful tribute." The actor says he was flattered to be asked to help complete The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus and tells the Sydney Daily Telegraph, "I will be honored to be part of that. It makes me feel uncomfortable to think about it too much and to get into it really here, but it's an incredibly painful honor... and an honor I wish wasn't bestowed (on me), but an honor none-the-less. It's about getting Heath's work out there... He's too good for any of his work not to be seen, you know, and I'm really keen and looking forward to doing it and just doing the best job I can do."

Johnny Depp and Jude Law are also scheduled to finish the scenes that Heath did not film.

Doesn't seem like the people with the most money are the ones who are always counting every penny?

Elizabeth Hurley and her gazillionaire husband, Arun Nayar, are being accused of completely low-balling their maid/nanny. Violet D'Souza has filed legal papers saying that the couple paid her as little as $2.33 an hour for as many as 70 hours of work a week in their home in London. And they allegedly paid her in the Indian currency of rupees!

Just so you know, in Britain, the legal minimum wage is $10.71. We should all go work there!

Liz and Arun's former employee was set to take her case to an employment tribunal - but the hearing was canceled when the maid was reportedly offered a five-figure settlement.

Five-figures? Don't settle for anything less that six. At least.

The new season of The Hills is set to begin on March 24th, but we have your sneak peek right now. Here's what MTV wants you to know about their latest installment of drama-filled indulgence:

"Lauren and Whitney are in Paris, Heidi and Spencer are on the rocks, Audrina still talking to Justin Bobby and Brody is still hot!"

Enjoy!

Despite reports and rumblings of infidelity and wicked battles, rocker Pink says her split from husband Carey Hart "is not about cheating, anger or fighting. I know it sounds like cliché bullsh*t, but we are best friends, and we will continue to be."

Ms. P thanked her fans for all of their support and concern and hopes that everyone wishes both her and her soon-to-be-ex well. "All I know at this point, is that I want to make the best album I can, and Carey wants to do the best possible job he can with everything he has going on. He is a good man, so please support him as well." 

It sounds like Pink and Carey think there still might be a chance for them to reconcile in the future, as Pink said she has no idea what the coming years just might hold. "One never knows the future, but mine and Carey's just might involve beach babies and sunshine one day. Just not right now. Thanks for the concern and caring."

That's sad -- it sounds like they really still love each other -- sometimes it just ain't enough, I guess.

Seems like Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson are super serious, as friends of the pair are blabbing that these two are in it to win it.

"I think they're going to get married," Tony's good buddy Michael Starr, told Us Weekly.

Another big supporter of the hot couple? Tony's former hookup, One Tree Hill's Sophia Bush. "I think they could go the distance. They're perfect for each other," the actress said. "They're both funny and wonderful and kind. I'm rooting for them."

No bad blood there.

Even Nick Lachey, Jess' ex-husband, could live with his ex tying the knot with the football star. "I wish her nothing but happiness," said the singer. "If she's found that... good for her."

And we know Joe Simpson would be thrilled -- season tickets to all of the Dallas games!

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Here's the thing -- as a mom, the thought that this story by Us Weekly is true absolutely breaks my heart.

Britney Spears is sick, we all get that, and she needs help, yes, but should she be kept from her children to the point where they've forgotten she exists? I say absolutely not. The mag is reporting that Sean Preston and Jayden James, who haven't seen their mom since Jan 3., "may have moved on."

Moved on? No way -- they need their mom.

"They have not been asking about Britney," a source close to Kevin Federline, who has full custody, says in the latest issue of Us. And, they say, nobody brings her up, either. "They don't want to get them riled up," the source says. "They just keep them focused on activities."

The insider also says that Kevin and Brit's parents won't even let Britney talk to the kids on the phone, but that the singer remains undeterred.

"She desperately wants the kids," a family source said. "She cries about it."

"She hasn't put the children's belongings away," another said. "Her home has pictures of her kids everywhere. She loves them very much."

Though the most recent court meeting didn't get anywhere in giving Britney a chance to see her boys, she does seem to be doing better under the guidance of her dad, and will hopefully get the chance to reconnect with the boys soon.

I know I'd be desperate to see my kid.

Okay, so I apologized to you all for, what I thought was, jumping the gun and calling Kate Hudson out on being pregnant. Now, I'm back to thinking you all owe me an apology.

Look at this photo of her! Are you telling me that that is just some bloating? I don't think so -- and I don't think it's just regular weight gain, either. Nobody gains that much weight that quickly, and all in their belly. Plus, she's wearing a humongous shirt that is clinging to her nicely-rounded mid-section, while holding her sweater directly over the possible bump!

Have I convinced anyone yet that there is a strong possibility that there is a baby on the way? Even one of you?

Though weight-loss program Jenny Craig put actress Kirstie Alley back in the spotlight for a little while (remember her big bikini dance on Oprah?), Kirstie is hanging up on Jenny and launching her own diet program.

In a statement released to People, the actress revealed her plans to unveil her personally developed weight-loss program in 2009. "I want to create something new that will help millions of people end the seemingly never ending fatty-roller coaster ride," the former JC spokeswoman said. Kirstie did give props to Jenny, saying that her time with them was "extraordinary," but she is ready to hand over the reigns to the new faces of the brand, Valerie Bertinelli and Queen Latifah.

So, what will Kirstie's new program offer the world? "I'm confident that I can create something exciting and innovative," she said. "Something that if all goes well, will help change a fat America back into a fit America and will offer this country the healthiest, yummiest, easiest and most effective weight-loss program on the market."

Healthy, yummy, easy and effective? I'll call Kirstie right now.

You know how I feel about two celebs with impossible names getting together, but sometimes you just have to endure the rough spots in life, right?

Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia went on record (sort of) with GQ magazine about his relationship with co-star Hayden Panetierre. Here's what was said:

GQ: HALO. That’s what the blogs are calling you and Hayden. Does the nickname bug you?
MV: You know what, man—it makes me smile.

GQ: If you two are dating, why not just say so? I read you bought the girl a ring from Tiffany’s!
MV: When you’re in the public eye, you try to keep whatever you can private. People can speculate and talk. But what can you do—stop living your life?

GQ: Hayden was GQ’s Obsession of the Year. Did you like those photos?
MV: Yes, I did. They were very nice.

The nickname "makes him smile"? They are so doing it -- and he is so happy about it.

Oh, that Dina Lohan. If she can get just about anyone to listen to her, for even a millisecond, that woman is on it like white on rice.

Lindsay's mom thought she would express her feelings on her daughter's new nakedy photo shoot -- a supposed re-creation of Marilyn Monroe's "The Last Sitting." Here's what "white Oprah" told People.com:

"It was very tastefully done. I respect the photographer as an artist, so I look at them artistically. For him to call Lindsay 46 years later and to say can you recreate these photos is an honor. I looked at it as art, and as Lindsay doing a character. So I don't look at them like it's Playboy; she was being a character. So if you look at it that way, you can look at it as a mother. Trust me, I wouldn't have sent my 14-year-old to the set [if the shoot was in bad taste]. And obviously Lindsay wouldn't do anything with her sister there, that was risqué. Lindsay was very excited when she first got the phone call. Of course we talked about how they would be done. Lindsay said, 'Mommy, I'm never going to get this opportunity to do it again.' She was very thankful she was asked. She's always loved Marilyn," Dina says. "For Christmas, my girlfriends even gave her a Marilyn cookie jar. I think there's a sadness that Lindsay feels for Marilyn. Lindsay really saw it as a gift back to someone. Lindsay did 250 crunches before because she was nervous since she had never done anything like that before."

Guesses on what Lindsay kept in the cookie jar? Anyone, anyone?

According to TMZ.com, there has been no change in the custody restrictions against Britney Spears, meaning she still isn't allowed to see Sean Preston and Jayden James.

Even though Kevin Federline has said that he wants his ex back in the picture when it comes to their sons, and Britney is desperate for some face time with the kids, the lawyers for both sides couldn't seem to agree on the specifics of where, when and in what setting Britney would get to have them.

So, nothing came of the court proceedings.

Oh, and Britney has another new lawyer. Trope and Trope are out, Stacy Phillips is in. Let's see what kind of chops this one has.

Avril Lavigne is our lucky pregnancy rumor subject of the day, as the singer and her hubby, Deryck Whibley were seen on a massive baby gear shopping spree. The rock couple dropped in to Petit Trésor (natch!) and then Lisa Kline Kids, where they picked up items like a cheetah-print diaper bag, a pacifier holder, a baby AC/DC shirt and a white Splendid romper.

I'm going to go with the notion that these kids were picking up a gift for friends (Harlow Madden, perhaps?), as Avril was just on vacation in Miami, showing off a very flat belly and drinking some fruity-looking cocktails. She's also scheduled to head out on tour in the next month or so, so the timing would be curious (though Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez both were on the road with their bellies full of baby). But, more than that, Avril is only 23 and strikes me as quite the party girl -- probably not in a super hurry to settle down with a house full of little ones.

Regis Philbin

Reeg said his daughter, Jennifer "J.J." Philbin, gave birth to a baby boy Monday morning, after 30 hours of labor. William Xavier Shur was 6lbs, 5oz. and the proud grandpapa said the baby has "strawberry red hair."

Watch Reeg break the news to Kelly Ripa and the world here. It's heartwarming.

I guess those rumors about Pink and Carey Hart's marriage were true.

"Pink and Carey Hart have separated,” Michele Schweitzer, the singer’s publicist, told UsMagazine.com, about the couple who have been married for two years. “This decision was made by best friends with a huge amount of love and respect for one another. While the marriage is over, their friendship has never been stronger.”

The translation to that bunch of baloney is that Pink is so wanting to kick Carey's ass -- and she can.

There had been talk that biker Carey has had a wandering eye, while his wife was off touring the world, but the marrieds denied there was real trouble.

Looks like it's real to me.

Britney Spears' lawyers are heading back to court this morning and are expected to ask the judge to let Britney spend at least some time with her two boys.

Britney hasn't seen Sean Preston and Jayden James since Jan. 3, when Britney refused to return the boys to Kevin Federline's bodyguards, as her visitation time had expired. Brit reportedly locked herself in the bathroom with Jayden, the police had to come, and Britney was sent to the hospital for a mental evaluation (that was the first time).

Insiders say that it's doubtful that there will be any major change in the current custody arrangement, but that there is a possibility that Britney may get some physical custody. Right now she's only allowed to talk to them on the phone, but since her dad has been running the show, Britney seems much more put together, a lot calmer and could probably really benefit from some monitored time with her boys.

We'll keep you posted.

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The Spice Girls were upstaged last night, while performing at New York's Madison Square Garden, when Victoria & David Beckham's two-year-old son, Cruz, took the stage during the girls' performance of "Mama" -- and proceeded to break dance, front and center. The kid flipped and spun, did a little bit of the robot, and certainly showed that he got his love of the limelight from his parents.

I was even more surprised at how good the Spice Girls sounded. Apparently they can sing! Who knew?

I sort of think that Rosie O' Donnell is slightly obsessed with Britney Spears, but I don't think she means any harm. On her blog, the former talk show host says that she's encountered Britney's one-time "manager" and the supposed root of many of the singer's problems, Sam Lufti, and Ro says there is definitely something off about the guy.

"I have spoken to him in my life, a few times,” Rosie wrote. “I think he is a bad guy all around. That has been my opinion."

It seems to be the general consensus that this Sam "Osama" Lufti is quite the bitter pill, with a wicked temper and slightly warped sense of entitlement. Sam seems to think that he is only one who can really take care of Brit, while most of us think Britney's been a whole lot better off without him.

Does he remind anyone else of Kathy Bates in misery? Not so much how he looks, but his wildly intense fan-love for his star?

Creepy to the max.

What's taking so long for Nicolette Sheridan and Michael Bolton to pull the trigger and finally walk down the aisle?

Um, it may just be that Mikey's kids hate their stepmother-to-be.

According to Rush & Malloy, the singer's three daughters can't stand the Desperate Housewives actress and, really, just want her to go away.

"Over the holidays, they refused to stay in the same house with her on St. Barts," a source said. "So Michael had to get a house in St. Maarten for the kids. They didn't even want to be on the same island as she, so he went back and forth. There's no way they're going to get married."

A rep for the couple even confirmed that Mike and Nic vacationed on a separate island from his girls, but say it was because the girls liked St. Maarten better.

Hmmmm. Then why didn't Nicolette and Michael just stay there?

This is one story of family feuding that rings suspiciously true.

It's that time again, when a fresh crop of has-beens get their chance at popularity once again, as they take the stage with a hot sexy partner on the new season of Dancing With the Stars. So, who's up for shaking their booty this time around? Here's the list (I'll add clarification where I can):

Look at this little puddin' face! That is Alexander Pete, almost six months old, son of the very beautiful Naomi Watts and love Liev Schreiber.

Mom and her boy went for a relaxing stroll on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia this weekend.

I could so use a day at the beach.

In a new interview with New York magazine, Lindsay Lohan is speaking out on her friend Heath Ledger's death, and how tough being in the Hollywood limelight really is.

The actress, who posed nude, a la Marilyn Monroe in "The Last Sitting", spoke of the icon's death, calling it "tragic" and adding, "you know, it’s also tragic what just recently happened to someone else.”

Asked if she was referring to her friend Heath, Lilo said, “They are both prime examples of what this industry can do to someone.”

Lindsay, who was photographed crying after the word of Heath's death got out, says that she's not about to let the same demons get her. “I'm not them … I sure as hell wouldn’t let it happen to me."

Let's hope she keeps that in mind when she's out at the clubs.

It takes big names to fill the shoes of the dearly-departed Heath Ledger, as Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell will take over Heath's final role, in the unfinished movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

A rep for Jude said that these three superstars are tapped to play the role of Tony, but that she was unaware of how it would be done. One rumor speculates that each actor will play a different version of the character, and the footage that Heath shot before his death will also be included.

Heath was shooting the movie in London, when he left on a break and went back to New York, where he died. His co-star Christopher Plummer told People.com of the actor before his death, "Heath was in very high spirits. He was just enjoying himself tremendously. It's a rather fanciful script, and he was wonderful in this role."

Seeing the movie should be wild -- and sad.

We haven't seen much of Britney Spears since her dad was put in charge of her life -- a little dancing here, a little shopping there -- but the new super twosome, Britney and father Jamie Spears, had a little night out on the town Saturday night.

Britney got all dressed up in a nice brown jersey dress, fancy earrings and a fur, while her dad wore a suit jacket, and the two headed to the new restaurant Citrus at Hollywood Social. Dad and daughter joined a small party inside and spent almost two hours at the eatery.

At dinner, "she seemed totally normal and level-headed, and everyone with her seemed calm," a customer told People.com. "She was with a table of five people."

When a pap waiting outside asked the singer how she was doing, Britney quietly replied, "Good."

Good, indeed! Keep it up, Britney!

"The first time that I knew about The Vagina Monologues, I was asked to perform that particular monologue in Atlanta, and so I just happened to say the name of it. I didn't even think. I'm sorry if I offended anybody ... I think it's pretty silly."

 --- Jane Fonda to UsMagazine.com, about letting the c-word fly, live, on the Today show

Who will be joining host Jon Stewart on the stage for the telecast of the 80th Academy Awards?

A whole slew of giant celebs!

Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford, John Travolta, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, and a baby bump carrying Nicole Kidman will all be presenting the statuettes. Other celebs, like pregnant Jessica Alba, Grey's Anatomy's Patrick Dempsey, Steve Carell, Katherine Heigl, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, and Miley Cyrus are scheduled to be on tap for introducing segments and handing out awards, as well.

The show is scheduled to air on Sunday, Feb. 24 -- and we'll have all of the inside scoop for you. Until then, check out Oscar Headquarters for all the nominees, Oscar quizzes and games and much more!

Someone has a secret admirer!

No, silly, it's not me -- all of my admirers are right out in the open -- it's Jennifer Aniston! A neighbor of Jen's (a dog walker) says that Jen has been receiving flowers from a secret source every day for the last month!

"I walk by every morning and see beautiful flowers sitting by the gate,' Mary Beth Jimenez told The Sun. "There’s always a card with them.

“Everyone knows this has been going on for weeks now, but only Jennifer knows who is sending them – and she’s not saying.”

Reeeeaallllllyyy!

So -- guesses on who they are from? My initial thought was goddaughter Coco Arquette -- but I don't think she has her own credit card yet. Maybe Jen's new co-star Aaron Eckhart? Or Sex and the City hottie Jason Lewis? Or Jen's ex, Vince Vaughan? What do you think? We know they're not from Angie...

Lindsay Lohan doesn't like to be alone at night. She's admitted it. So, no surprise that she's always looking for some "companionship" when the sun goes down.

Rush & Malloy say that Lilo was hitting on two very big names at a West Hollywood club Tuesday night. Not able to decide between Entourage's Adrian Grenier and Leonardo DiCaprio, Lindsay split her time between the two. First, she pulled Adrian on the dance floor but, when his date for the night came by, the actor left her grinding up to nobody.

Um, that's not going to fly -- old Lindsay's just going to get herself somebody hotter. So, off to Leo's side she went. “She was very flirty with Leo,” said a spy. “But he wasn’t saying much to her.”

Then, when both of Lindsay's men left her, ahem, high and dry at 2am, the lonely actress had to slum it with her girlfriends.  

By the way, the same spies say Lindsay was drinking some beverages a tad stronger that water, if you catch my drift.

It gives me great pleasure to announce to you that Paris Hilton's new movie, The Hottie and the Nottie, has been ranked the worst movie of all time by IMDB users!

That's bad, people. It ranked below American Idol's From Justin to Kelly. That's real bad. But, this honor should not come as a shock to Paris, as four out of her five movies are ranked in IMDB's bottom 100. And these people know what they're talking about -- they ranked The Godfather as the best movie. 

I'm sure Paris doesn't care, though. She's just so happy to be able to stare at herself on a big, giant screen for 90 whole minutes -- no matter how torturous they may be.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

That's what the courts are saying about Britney Spears, since her dad Jamie has taken over conservatorship. A judge ruled yesterday that Brit's dad's role as co-conservator role was working and granted her brother, Brian, influence over the pop star's day-to-day spending.

Britney has definitely been better since her family stepped in. We haven't seen her driving aimlessly around town, stopping in gas stations every five minutes, who gallivanting from one hotel to another. And Sam Lufti hasn't been around for weeks -- which is an excellent sign. Instead, Britney is doing all low-key stuff, like shopping with her mom, and teaching kids to dance.

"She's getting proper medical care and has professional security. The chaos has been removed from the situation," a legal source told People.com.

Things are looking up with Jamie Spears at the wheel of the bus that was formerly headed to Disastertown. Let's hope they stay on the right side of the road.

Of course ladies' man David Spade is getting some kissing action on Valentine's Day. So, who's that getting some major lip action from Dave?

It's his pal and former Just Shoot Me co-star Wendie Malick. They are obviously still very good friends.

I imagine there must be tons of other women who would be heartbroken by this photo (his maybe babymomma, for one?).

Not me.

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Um, oops.

Jane Fonda spilled the very taboo c-word (used for a describing a ladies' private area or a nasty way to describe a nasty woman) live on the Today show.

Jane and The Vagina Monologues playwright Eve Ensler were chatting with Meredith Vieira about the well-know work, when Jane just let the "c-word" fly. I'm sure Meredith was dying a little bit inside, but she just rolled with the punches -- until she had to give an apology on the show's behalf. 

"We were talking about The Vagina Monologues and Jane Fonda inadvertently said a word from the play that you don't say on television," Mer said after the break. "It was a slip and obviously she apologizes, and so do we. We would do nothing to offend the audience. So please accept that apology."

That Jane -- what a c*nt!

(*Totally kidding -- all in good fun) 

What is it with celebs who steal? That really burns my butt. You have the cash -- just buy the freakin' stuff.

Especially a story like this, where loony actress Bai Ling stole two celeb magazines and some batteries from an LAX gift shop. What's even more hilarious and embarrassing -- for her -- is that she was placed under citizen's arrest by a shop employee. TMZ.com reports that Bai was "cooperative but crying" when she was taken by airport police to the station, where she was booked.

Freakazoid.

Michelle Williams gave an interview to the British magazine Wonderland last month, just before her ex-fiance Heath Ledger's death, and the issue is just hitting newsstands now. In the piece, Michelle opens up about her split from Heath, how motherhood has changed her, and why she wasn't at former Dawson Creek co-star Katie Holmes' wedding to Tom Cruise.

On her break up with Heath:
"When you’re in a relationship with somebody who is also a public personality then it doubles the attention from the media. When you minus that equation it’s just less enticing. That’s been a real bonus. It’s the plus side of the break-up for me. It was so pervading, it got bad there for a while. Every time I walk out of the door I still worry. That’s what is so silly about it: even if the paparazzi aren’t there, you wonder if they are. I’m not good at that stuff. I need to get better at it. It really used to affect me."

On having daughter, Matilda:
"I feel like I didn’t have any relationship with my body before Matilda. Well, I did, but it was just a bad one. After having my daughter I can’t judge myself in the same way. My body has done this totally miraculous but utterly ordinary thing. The downside is that my vocabulary has shrunk to the size of a pea. Since having a kid I just don’t have the same access to the world. I don’t see as many shows, I don’t go to many movies and I hardly read any books anymore. I’m lucky to make it through a book a month. So you start to develop in a much more non-verbal way, which can be so frustrating. Also there’s been a lot going on in my personal life and part of me is… I don’t know. I shouldn’t talk about it but it’s like I’m re-emerging back into the world or something."

On her future:

"I don’t really have a concept of my 30s. Obviously so much has changed for me in the last few months that I don’t really have an idea of what my life is going to be. I thought I knew certain things and it turned out that I didn’t so I don’t really try and anticipate so much anymore. I’m not making any bets on the future. I feel like I’m just starting to catch up to my age. 27 years old sounds about right now. For a long time I didn’t really relate to my age because I was working so much when I was 16 and I had a child at 24. I always felt way too young for my situation. Now it’s starting to even out."

On Katie Holmes' wedding:

"Everybody wants to know that. No, I didn’t go because I was working on The Tourist. To be honest, we’re not really in touch."

 

It's Valentine's Day, kids, and let me say, right off the bat, that I love you. All of you. Even the haters.

That's right, I'm filled with love and you can't stop me. We are so quick to spread hate and venom, but so short on love. Not today -- I'm spreading love. Get on board, tell the people that mean the most to you how you feel. Whether it be your mom, dad, brother, sister, best friend, husband, wife, babysitter, teacher, butcher, hairstylist, mailman -- whoever. Spread the love. Spread it like butter.

Okay, back the world of celeb gossip. Ever wonder what makes certain celeb couples sizzle (hello, Brangelina), while others just completely fizzle out? Well, we did some digging, talked to some professionals, and found out the inside scoop on, let's just say, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo are scoring touchdowns in the boudoir, while Jess and John Mayer hit a sour note.

Check out Celebrity Chemistry Class now>>

Mel Gibson's days of checking in with the court are over, as the actor received good reviews from a Malibu judge, at his final DUI-related progress hearing on Tuesday.

Mel was famously arrested for getting smashed, taking to the Pacific Coast Highway, and spewing anti-Semitic remarks to the officer who pulled over his drunk behind.

The actor pleaded no contest to the DUI, was given three years of probation, paid some fines and has attended AA and court-mandated DUI meetings. He'll remain on probation for 18 more months but is no longer required to check in with the court for progress reports.

Now he can go back to hating everyone in the privacy of his own home.

This item in today's NY Daily News caught my eye and I wanted to share:

"Scarlett Johansson breezed past an Us Weekly reporter waiting to talk to her after an appearance on the Today show. "You have got to be kidding me after that [plastic surgery] cover you did," she snapped."

Scarlett, of course was referring to this cover, which place supposed "before-and--after" photos of the actress. Scarjo was steaming mad at the mag and told OK! that she might even take legal action over their insinuations that she's altered her beautiful face.

I guess that reporter at the Today show forgot about that.

For more on celebrity nips and tucks, check out Plastic Surgery Central.

Ahhhhh! One of my worst nightmares could be coming true. A three-named celeb might actually be marrying another three-named celeb.

According to the NY Daily News, Weeds co-stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Mary-Louise Parker have taken their on-again-off-again relationship to the next level and are engaged. The paper says the duo are telling everyone about their plans to tie the knot -- which is wonderful for them. For me? Not so much. So many names! And imagine if Mary-Louise decides to screw with people and hyphenates?

Mary-Louise Parker-Morgan. Jeez.

As for the coupling, Jeff and Mary (as I like to call them) are SO cute together, and Mary deserves to have a love with a good guy, after that crummy Billy Crudup dumped her for Claire Danes, while she was seven months pregnant with their son.

Congrats!

Beyonce's dad and manager, Mathew Knowles, isn't about to let Miss Aretha Franklin go off on his daughter.

When asked about the B's introduction of Tina Turner at the Grammys, specifically referring to her as "the queen" -- which made Aretha mad -- Papa Knowles fired back at the Aretha's comments.

"As a manager I am not taking something this ridiculous to Beyonce. Beyonce referred to Tina Turner as a 'queen,'" he told CelebTV.com. "Not queen of gospel, queen of soul, queen of blues, Queen of England. I consider my wife a queen and sometimes call her that.  Does Aretha have a problem with that?"

That's actually pretty funny, Mat. What's not going to be amusing is when Aretha shows up at the Knowles house to settle the score. I'm pretty sure she can take Mathew. And his wife. And his daughters. And their pets.

"[Heidi's new video will] blow people’s minds very soon!"

-- Spencer Pratt on girlfriend, Heidi Montag's, next video spectacular

Because the first one was comparable to Thriller.

To quote Baby Houseman's father, in my beloved Dirty Dancing, "When I'm wrong, I say I'm wrong."

Okay, okay, so Kate Hudson probably isn't pregnant, from the looks of her slim self at London's Elle Style Awards last night. So, all of you who were on my case for saying that her face "looked pregnant' and whatever else, you were right. I was wrong. She was just bloated. Or it was the new bangs.

I apologize to you and to Kate. I'll try not to jump the gun again. Am I forgiven?

I'm totally back to rooting for Britney. Well, for right this minute, anyway.

Britney Spears was back at Millennium Dance Complex last night, teaching, yet another, kiddie dance class -- and the students are loving her!

Usmagazine.com caught up with Grace Mitjans, whose daughter Gigi was in both of Britney's classes, and both had only positive things to say about the experience

"Britney was very into it and personally made sure every kid was having a great time," Grace reported.

"[Britney] came up and gave me a big hug," Gigi said. "She hugged me three times last night! She was so nice. I brought her a chocolate Valentine rose. She said thank you and put it in her bag."

"I have never seen my daughter so happy!" Grace said. "She is learning some dance moves too that she was doing all last night. She was so excited to show them to Britney today and told her that she practiced for her. Britney said, 'Awwww!'"

From what the mom saw, she thinks Britney still has a chance at getting her life together. "She is young and made some mistakes. It is obvious that she loves kids very much and that she is great with children. I will bring my daughter to every one of her classes."

And, from the sound of it, that's just fine with Gigi, who said, "When I got home, I cried in bed because I was so happy!"

Sweet,

Yes, it's true, there is a lid for every pot, as Gary Coleman has finally found "the one."

The former child star, 40, admits that he and Shannon Price, 22, who he met on a movie set, were married in August -- and that this is his first "romantic" relationship.

"I never got the opportunity to be romantic or feel romantic with anyone," he says. "I wasn't saving myself, she just happened to be the one."

Shannon wasn't even put off by their height difference (she's a foot taller than him). "He was 10 feet tall to me, because he was sweet and I really liked his personality."

The saying "Diff'rent Strokes for different folks" has never been truer.

You knew that this had to be a headline somewhere.

Star rag is saying that when Britney Spears and pap boyfriend Adnan Ghalib ran away to Mexico on a secret trip last month, they actually got married.

Star editor Candace Trunzo told the NY Daily News' Gatecrasher: "Our source on this was not in Rosarito Beach at the ceremony, but is very familiar with the fact that [wedding] documents exist."

Even if it did take place, the wedding would really mean nothing, considering Adnan is still married to his wife, AzLynn Berry, who just recently filed official separation papers

The mag also says that Britney gave Adnan $250,000 to get his current wife out of the picture a little more quickly, and told her lawyers that the cash was for her new Mercedes. 

What do you think? Did Britney and Adnan have a "spiritual" ceremony like Tracey Edmonds and Eddie Murphy? Look how well that turned out.

We can all go back to our normal television-watching habits, as the writer's strike is officially dunzo.

The Writers Guild of America said its members voted Tuesday to end the madness that had us all living in a reality TV pit for three months (though I am loving Paradise Hotel 2, shhh!). Writers will go back to work Wednesday!

"At the end of the day, everybody won. It was a fair deal and one that the companies can live with, and it recognizes the large contribution that writers have made to the industry," said Les Moonves, CEO of CBS.

This means the Oscars will go on, as usual, and our favorite shows will start taping again very soon. To see when your show is scheduled to be back on the tube, click here. 

Britney Spears and her mom are making nice, it seems.

The two ladies went on a shopping excursion yesterday, as Brit browsed the racks at L.A.'s Miss Sixty. Of course, Britney doesn't just browse -- she buys. The pop star bought $650 worth of jeans, tops and dresses -- all with the help of Lynne.

"Her mom helped her get the right size jeans that she ended up buying," a spy said. "Britney also held up the blue dress in front of her and showed her mom before she decided to by it."

There's nothing like a little retail therapy to warm the coldest of hearts. Right, ladies?

Good Charlotte's other rocker, Benji Madden (you know, Joel's brother) isn't getting as lucky as Joel in the love department. While Joel and Nicole Richie are soaking up the joys of being in love and having a new baby, Benji and his girlfriend, Sophie Monk, have gone their separate ways. They were actually supposed to get married, but that's not happening anymore.

"Sophie and Benji have officially split. The decision was mutual and they remain amicable," the actress's agent, said in a statement to the Australia's Daily Telegraph. "This will be my only statement regarding this matter."

Sources are buzzing that Soph broke Ben's heart. Well, such is life, now he'll have more time to spoil little Harlow.

What's so interesting about this story is that, while I was watching the Grammys and Beyonce was introducing her duet partner, I completely expected to see Aretha Franklin, because B used the term "The Queen" to describe her co-performer. Then Tina Turner walked out -- which is cool, Tina can still move -- but isn't Aretha music's "Queen"?

Um, yeah. Which is why Ms. F was a tad perturbed by how they whole thing went down.

"I am not sure of whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyoncé," Aretha said in a statement. "However I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy. In addition to that, I thank the Grammys and the voting academy for my 20th Grammy and love to Beyoncé anyway."

That's right, Aretha! Stand up for your title! You the queen!

Beyonce's probably crying to Aretha right now, "They made me say it!"

"I am sad for my little brother. I hear he is doing OK. I am there for him and will be speaking to him in an hour or so, hopefully, to lend my support."

  -- Paris Hilton, on her brother Barron's arrest for DUI

It was just a matter of time before Paris and Nicky Hilton's club-hopping brother, Barron, got into some sort of trouble.

Barron Hilton was arrested Tuesday morning on a charge of driving under the influence. Par for the course, you say? Dude is 18 -- and he was pulled over at 8am!

According to People.com, Paris' bro's blood-alcohol level was .14 percent (.08 percent is the legal limit), but for a person under 21, any blood-alcohol level is considered legally drunk. Barron's Mercedes was impounded, as he is currently being booked.

Papa Rick Hilton told TMZ.com, "I haven't been contacted yet by either my son or the police. If what I have heard is true, it is very disturbing and I will have a lot to say – but it will be to my son, not the media.

I hope the police station has a Hilton suite. 

Sources were buzzing at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party that Fergie and fiance Josh Duhamel are putting rush on their nuptials -- because they are expecting a baby! 

"She picked up a wedding dress while she was in New York for Fashion Week, and wants to move the wedding up so she is married before the bump becomes too obvious," one gossip said. "At Clive's, she just drank water."

Fergie's rep didn't return calls, but I've posted a photo from the Grammys red carpet.  Do you see a bump?

UPDATE: Usmagazine.com contacted Fergie's mom and asked if her daughter was expecting. Her response? "Nope, not at all! Absolutely positive! We are not moving up the wedding! Did you see her on the Grammys? Skinny, skinny, skinny!"

Okay, okay. We get it.

Lenny "Are You Gonna Go My Way" Kravitz was rushed to a Miami hospital yesterday. The singer has been sick for about a month, fighting a bunch of "severe respiratory tract infections combined with the flu" since mid-January.

"Due to extreme dehydration and fatigue, doctors were unable to control it with outpatient treatment and advised the singer to check into the hospital," a rep for Lenny said in a statement.

Unfortunately, Lenny will have to postpone some shows from his European tour, but we hope he'll be back and rockin' very soon. Get well, Len!

"Man, those are some grapes."

--- Ringo Starr, after overhearing Natalie Cole go off on Amy Winehouse's Grammy wins

Best & Worst of the Grammys

Even though ScarJo was seen checking out some wedding dresses with her mom and sis, her rep says the shopping expedition was not for Scarlett. "A family member is getting married, not her. She is not engaged."

Other sources say that Ryan is the one who wants to get hitched (he was previously engaged to Alanis Morisette), but that Scarlett is far from ready.

I can see that -- she's only 23 -- and she still has the other half of Hollywood to sleep with. 

Gwyneth Paltrow and hubby Chris Martin don't feel the need to fly half way around the world to adopt a baby. The actress told the NY Daily News that she's totally considering helping a child right from her own backyard.

"We might get one from Brooklyn," Gwyn said. "No baby is more helpless than another baby. And I'm a New York girl."

I applaud Gwyn for not jumping on the celeb bandwagon and heading to Zimbabwe or wherever to adopt, but doesn't it sound weird how she said "We might get one from Brooklyn."

Um, it's not a pizza -- though that's really where you need to get the best slice. Try L&B Supmoni Gardens in Bensonhurst. The best! Oh, and maybe you can find a child in need while you're there.

I don't know what about this story shocks me more -- that Britney Spears pulled herself together enough to give a dance lesson to a group of little girls, or that the parents of these children left them alone with the pop star for an hour.

Britney reportedly held a dance class at Milennium Dance Complex last night, where she introduced herself to each student, shaking their hands, and then proceeded to teach them a routine to some old school Madonna tunes. According to the studio's owner, Robert Baker, Brit was dressed in "her favorite brown cowboy boots, fishnet stockings, a red short skirt, and a bluish greenish top that hangs down past her skirt.”

"She worked out this great little routine for them, they were dancing all over the place, she had them dancing in a circle like a choo-choo train,” he continued. “The kids loved it- they are having a ball right now. And Britney- she’s just drinking it up. She’s totally enjoying herself. It’s an amazing class- she and the kids are certainly enjoying the process.”

The kids' parents waited outside until the class was over, when one little girl told her mom, "We had so much fun. Britney was wearing little red shorts and she looked so pretty."

Note to that mom: Guess what's going to be on your daughter's Christmas list next year?

On a serious note, good for Britney for doing something that may actually help heal her soul -- it actually sounds kind of fun.

Most new parents are completely sleep-deprived and miserable, but not Joel Madden and Nicole Richie. These two, who welcomed baby Harlow in the world a mere four weeks ago, were out partying this past weekend. But, like typical new mommies and daddies, they pretty much spent their time off gushing about their new baby girl.

She's "definitely a mama's girl," the rocker told People.com, at Prive Las Vegas. "Right now she needs mom because all she does is eat. I have a feeling that when she starts talking she's going to be a daddy's girl."

So, was Joel happy to get the night off to be back on the club to scene? Not quite.

"It's really hard being away from her. I think after having Harlow we are already in love with being parents," he said. "It's cool to watch Harlow with Nicole because they already have a real special bond. It's cute. I have my own little bond with her too."

Oh, and that frisky Joel is loving Nicole's new voluptuous (yet skinny!) bod, that came with her new mommy status. "She's a wonderful mother and she looks really hot already," he said. "The girl is gifted, man. Women hate her because she looks good being pregnant and then has the baby and looks sexy. There's something so attractive about her now. It's a motherly glow."

Joel is so sweet. I wonder if he would have said the same thing about me four weeks after I gave birth to my son. Probably not, considering I think I had taken, maybe, three showers and changed out of my pajama pants once.  
 

The people at Funnyordie.com just keep getting better. Check out this video of the Black Eyed Peas' Fergie as a contestant in a school spelling bee. Good for a giggle.

Green is such a bad color for Natalie Cole. 

A former substance abuser herself, Nat felt the need to publicly diss Amy Winehouse's Grammy bonanza, saying that it sets a bad example to honor someone who was all drugged up while they made good music.

“I’m going on record as an artist who is able to critique her. I think she has a great talent but I don’t agree with the Grammys giving her those nods. I think it sends the wrong message, that even in the midst of her stupor of drugs she can get nominated for all these awards... It’s a slap in the face to musicians and artists who work very hard that they turn around and give it to someone who really obviously doesn’t have a grasp of what she has. I’ve been in this business over 25 years and I sacrificed five years of my own life on drugs and almost lost my life because of it. So I take great offence to almost see someone getting glory out of being in the position that they’re in. She needs to get her life together and embrace her craft. She will lose it if she doesn’t get it together. Rehab is no joke, I was there for six months.”

Hey Nat -- who asked you? The Grammys are about making the best music -- not who the best person is. And, anyway, Amy is finally getting the help she needs, so back off.

That's right -- I'm defending Amy! It feels good.

Check out our Best & Worst of the Grammys slide show. 

Photo agency X17online.com caught Jamie Spears leaving daughter Britney Spears' place with her most prized possession -- her neon pink wig!

I bet if he could rip the British accent out of her mouth he would do that, too.

Because of this recent development, I would like to dedicate a song to Daddy Spears.

Every party needs a pooper

That's why we invited you
Party Pooper, Party Pooper

Every party needs a pooper

That's why we invited you
Party Pooper, Party Pooper

 

Frenemies Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan would fight over a piece of gum, if they could hold the win over the other one's head.

According to London's Daily Mirror gossip girls, Paris and Lilo had some nasty words for one another at a pre-Grammy party. The 3am girls say they had a front row seat when Lindsay caught a glimpse of the heiress, pointed straight at her, and said, "What the hell is that bitch doing here? I didn't know she was on the list." To which Paris replied, in a lovely tone I'm sure, "F*ck off you bitch." 

Very classy, ladies.

But it seems that the girls just couldn't contain themselves, as it was total war for producer Timbaland's attention. A source close to the pair said, "Both of them want to work with Timbaland to revive their faltering music careers. Both saw the party as an ideal way of getting him on side - but they didn't count on the other being there."

So, who won? The spies say Paris ended up getting closer to Timba, much to Lindsay's dismay.

If you're keeping score, it's like Paris: 11,202 to Lindsay: 11,201

The poor man's Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee, Blink 182's Travis Barker and Crowned host Shanna Moakler, have finally put an end to their on-again-off-again-on-again-off-again marriage.

"I'm no longer with her," Trav told People.com this past weekend. "We were actually divorced a few days ago."

The couple, who have 2 kids together, seem to mirror Pam and Tommy in so many ways -- the fake blondeness, the tattoos, both men are drummers, both women are, um, blonde. Oh, did I say that already? Anyway, it was only  a matter of time for these two were calling it quits for good, as they had their own reality show on MTV, Meet the Barkers, which, as we all know, is the ultimate curse.

I didn't think this really happened!

Apparently, a woman at Jermaine Dupri's pre-Grammy party got so overwhelmed when soccer hottie David Beckham kissed her on the cheek, that she actually fainted!

What's even funnier is that a witness said that Posh's hubby reacted like it happens all the time! "He looked like it was an ordinary everyday thing," the spy said. "He just said 'Get her some water. She'll be ok.'"

Ha! Imagine if he planted one on her lips? They would have had to call 911.

I bet the fan pulls a Marcia Brady (when Davey Jones kissed her) and says, "I'll never wash this cheek again."

I'm sure it was a tough -- but great -- night for Kanye West, who gave an electric performance of "Stronger", followed by an emotional performance of "Hey Mama".

The superstar picked up awards for best rap album, rap song, best rap solo performance, and was listed with Common for best rap performance for a duo or group for Common's "Southside", but it was his tribute to his mom that really made him shine.

"I know you're really proud of me right now," he directed towards his late mom, Donda West, during his acceptance speech, with the word "Mama" shaved into his head. "And I know you wouldn't want me to stop and you want me to be the No. 1 artist in the world, and Mama, all I'm going to do is keep making you proud. We run this!"

Watch his performance above -- so good, so sad, so talented.

See the full list of Grammy winners 

...Watch it here. Totally worth it -- especially because she doesn't slur even one word!

Finally, some happy news for rehabbed singer Amy Winehouse, who, basically, rocked the Grammys last night, taking home five out of the six awards she was nominated for, including record of the year, song of the year and best new artist.

In her hilarious acceptance speech, Amy thanked her jailed husband, Blake Civil-Fielder, by saying, "And to my Blake, incarcerated!"

Amy also gave a stellar performance of "You Know That I'm No Good" and "Rehab," proving why she is so deserving of the honors she received.

Stay clean, Amy! There's no telling what you can pull off in the future!

See all the winners from last night's festivities

What an emotional scene this must have been.

Heath Ledger's friends and family gathered at one of the actor's favorite spots, Cottesloe Beach in Australia, to honor their lost loved one. After a very sad and subdued funeral, many of the mourners, including Heath's ex-fiancee, Michelle Williams, made their way into the water, as a tribute to the man they loved.

Some people stripped down to their underwear, others just went for it, taking a dip in their clothes. "It's exactly what Heath would have wanted," one attendee said.

As the people closest to Heath celebrated his life in the water, the actor's dad watched from the balcony of a restaurant on the beach and cheered, "Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!" giving two thumbs up in the air.

As the sun began to set, everyone stood together silently, with linked arms. "The sun goes down on our love," another mourner said. "But it will never go down on Heathy."

May he rest in peace.

How great is this?

Desperate Housewives gardener, Jesse Metcalfe got his pretty face busted up, outside an club in L.A., when he got a little too close to actress Taryn Manning. Apparently Taryn's boyfriend didn't know that she and Jesse were friends, and flipped his lid when Jesse was all touchy-feely with his girl. The guy punched a seemingly drunk Jess in the face (um, rehab must have done him wonders) and knocked him to the ground. The fight ended there -- until those rowdy boys met up again at another party, where Jesse rushed Taryn's boyfriend, putting him in a choke hold. Security guards and some of Jesse's pals then broke up the fight.

When asked about the scuffle later, which was caught on tape, Jesse said, "What are you talking about? A fight? No."

I so wish I was there. I'm pretty sure that punch to Jesse was WAY overdue.

The cause of death for actor Brad Renfro has been ruled an accident, due to a heroin overdose that had been injected. 

The actor was found dead in his apartment on Jan.15, after a night of partying with friends. He had a history of drug use, but had been trying to get clean, sources said.

Drugs are bad.

It's the one year anniversary of Anna Nicole Smith's death, and Larry Birkhead has updated his website for the first time since November.

Dannielynn's daddy has written this tribute to his former girlfriend:

"Anna Nicole Smith

I LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOU ARE PROUD OF OUR BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL. PLEASE WATCH OVER US AND GUIDE US ON OUR JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE. WE MISS YOU.

2-8-07

LOVE,

LARRY AND DANNIELYNN"

Anna Nicole Smith: Her Life in Photos

Yeah, baby. Us TV freaks may just have to start the celebration now, as Disney's former chief exec, Michael Eisner, has told CNBC that the writers have reached a deal with the major media companies, which would end the strike.

"It's over," Mikey said. "They made the deal, they shook hands on the deal. It's going on Saturday to the writers in general."

Yes, there is a slight possibility that the writers could still reject the deal, but they wouldn't do that to us, would they? Not according to Mike -- he sounds pretty sure it's a done deal.

"A deal has been made, and they'll be back to work very soon. I know a deal's been made. I know it's over."

Music, or um, TV to my ears, baby!

What jumps out at you from this cover of the new Cosmopolitan? Let's see. Is it the bright yellow backdrop? Nooooo. Is it the beautiful and talented Rhianna? Noooo. Is it the giant word "Va-jay-jay", sitting right near the pop stars' mid-section? Um, yeah!

Now, who thinks Ri Ri is happy about this? Not me. Rhianna tends to be pretty low-key. If the magazine had put repeat cooter flashers, like Britney Spears or Paris Hilton, on the cover, maybe that would have been funny. This is just distracting and, frankly, a little embarrassing for the mom in a Shop Rite check-out line, who has to answer her six-year-old when they ask the question, "What's a va-jay-jay?"

"I like my mug shot. I think I have a really great mug shot. It looks like a magazine shoot.”

--- Paris Hilton, to Boston.com, after accepting Harvard's Lampoon Award for Woman of the Year

For more "hot" mug shots, play Celebrity Matchmaker: Stars Behind Bars

Justin Timberlake isn't about to let Jessica Biel be the only movie star in their relationship. Nope, the music man has just signed on to play Jeff Bridges' son in the new flick, The Open Road. JT's character will be a young man who tries to make amends with his estranged father, in order to get his dad home to his very sick mom (played by Mary Steenburgen).

Sounds like some serious acting is going to be needed. I hope Justin can pull it off. Maybe Jess can give him some pointers. 

The flick starts filming next month in Louisiana.

Amy Winehouse has decided that a few pesky matters, like being in rehab and getting denied a U.S. Visa, will not keep her performing at the Grammys.

According to Entertainment Tonight, the six-time nominee will be singing via satellite from London, and will also accept her awards from across the pond, if she should win.

I'm psyched to see her perform and I totally think she's going to take home at least one award.

Keep it here for all of the Grammy scoop, including the winners, the losers, the fashion and the backstage dirt!

According to Star rag (a source one must always take with a grain of salt) Kirsten Dunst has said "Bring it On" to the Cirque Lodge rehab facility in Utah, after partying a little too much at Sundance.

"She desperately needed help," a source tells the mag. "She seemed to be intoxicated when she checked in because she was acting really erratic. She was extremely emotional, constantly breaking down in tears. She not in a good place right now, but thankfully, she's getting the help she needs."

I wonder if KiKi and Eva Mendes are rooming together in a dorm that has "Lindsay wuz here" written on the wall? 

UPDATE: A source close to Kirsten confirmed to People.com that the actress is in rehab. "She's not doing well," the source says. "People were pushing her to go in there but there was no intervention… She has been partying hard for a while and I'm sure the Heath Ledger thing put people over the edge."

Eva Mendes took a quick break from her stay in Utah's Cirque Lodge to attend to some "personal business" in L.A, according to her rep. The actress, who admitted herself into the facility a few weeks ago "intends to return to complete her treatment shortly."

The new issue of Us Weekly says that Eva had been privately battling a cocaine problem for some time. "She kept it all behind closed doors and wasn't really a mess in public," an insider told the mag. But other friends reveal that Eva has body-image issues and low self-esteem that were fueling her abuse of the drug.

It's so sad when these beautiful, sexy, talented women hate themselves so much.

Get well, Eva.

Here I go again on my own

Going down the only road I've ever known

Like a drifter I was born to walk alone ...

Doesn't Eva Longoria's new ad for Bebe look like it's straight out of an 80s Whitesnake video? I can totally see her writhing around on that hood, whipping her long locks around and around, then mounting David Coverdale. I think she might have missed her calling.  I know I did. 

Janet Jackson is still so pretty.

That's it. That's all I wanted to say.

In this new article, the singer talks all about how she's the happiest she's ever been in her life, with Jermaine Dupri, and how her other two husbands were big cheaters, but that's not super interesting to me. You can read it here, if you care. I just thought she looked pretty on this new cover of Parade so I posted it. Because I can. 

I don't know whose baby it would be, but Kate Hudson has been looking suspiciously like she's carrying something around in her normally flat-as-a-pancake belly. Kate has been wearing all kinds of loose-fitting clothes in the past week or so, while promoting her new movie with Matthew McConaughey, Fool's Gold. And besides her bod, her face totally looks pregnant!

Let's just say the mom of one is expecting, who are the daddy contenders? Well, there's Matt, of course, but he's already having a baby with girlfriend Camila Alves, not to say that his sperm couldn't have been in overdrive. Kate's ex hubby, Chris Robinson, is a possibility -- the two have remained close friends since their divorce. Some are saying that the actress and Owen Wilson are secretly back together and, finally, there are those pesky rumors that Kate dallies with Justin Timberlake every now and then.

Weigh in below on if you think Kate is preggers and, if so, who you think the daddy is. I'll keep an eye on her in the meantime...

A little thing like being nine months pregnant with twins isn't going to stop Jennifer Lopez from checking out the latest runway styles, silly!

La Lopez was out in full force, at the Marchesa fashion show in NYC, looking stylish and feeling fine. “I’m feeling good,” the singer told People.com. “I haven’t gone out a lot for the past few months," she admits, “but Marchesa has been incredibly good to me. They are just amazing!”

I don't know about you, but the last thing I wanted to be wearing when I was nine months pregnant (with one baby) was a silky dress. But that's just one of the very few differences between me and J.Lo.

“People make fun of me because when I do have them over to my house I do have a dress on,” she laughs. “I don’t like the way the sweats look with the extra weight. I like to feel good about myself even at home.”

And I like to the wear the most non-constricting articles of clothing possible, which does not include ankle-tie, four-inch heels. Ever. 

In statement to CNN's Anderson Cooper, Jamie and Lynne Spears expressed extreme concern for the well-being of their daughter, now that Britney has been released from the hospital. Here's what they had to say:

"As parents of an adult child in the throes of a mental health crisis, we were extremely disappointed this morning to learn that over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist, our daughter Britney was released from the hospital that could best care for her and keep her safe.

We are deeply concerned about our daughter's safety and vulnerability and we believe her life is presently at risk. There are conservatorship orders in place created to protect our daughter that are being blatantly disregarded.

We ask only that the court's orders be enforced so that a tragedy may be averted."

Britney Spears was back on the streets Wednesday, after being released from UCLA Medical Center's psych ward. The singer, who was initially committed and kept on 72-hour involuntary hold, quietly left the hospital, but was soon chased by hoards of paparazzi and news helicopters. It was complete madness.

Britney was supposed to spend another 14 days in the facility, but left after only four, having been in for a total of seven days. Why, you ask? Apparently a court representative felt that there was "no just cause" to keep Britney in against her will, even though doctors advised that the singer stay.

So where was Britney's first freedom visit? The Beverly Hills Hotel, of course, where she met reunited with paparazzi boyfriend Adnan Ghalib and reportedly met with her business manager. Then she was off (with Adnan by her side) to meet with her new lawyer, Adam Streisand.

According to X17online.com, Britney and Adnan then went to a restaurant and finally back to her house, where her parents where waiting for her. That probably wasn't the happiest of scenes, huh?

No word on if Britney will continue getting medical attention on an outpatient basis, but, man, I hope so. She was so close!

Ryan Phillippe was looking super smokin' as he filled up at a Brentwood gas station.

I'm pretty sure he's saying he wants to hug us. Um, okay, if you insist, Ry.

Photo: X17online.com

Some pretty dumb criminals broke in to Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley's car a couple of days ago. The new marrieds woke up on Tuesday morning to find the window of their SUV smashed in, but Josh's two (pricey, I'm sure) guitars still sitting in the backseat, where he left them. The couple is down one GPS system, but I'm sure that's more of an inconvenience than anything else.

The moral of this story, kids, is that there's even crime in the Hollywood Hills -- and, if you're going to get robbed, hopefully you are targeted by the dumb thieves.

The federal government is investigating Heath Ledger's death, now that the toxicology reports have proven that the actor died of an overdose of prescription pills. An official for the feds say that the actor's untimely death isn't being given special treatment and that this deeper look is standard procedure.

“This is a routine procedure when anybody overdoses,” Chief Garrison Courtney told Access Hollywood. “We look at whether the controlled substances that were taken were legitimate, whether they were ordered under a false name and how they might have been purchased.”

Heath is said to have had a combination of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine in his blood, which led to his death.

Us Weekly scored big blabber mouth Sam Lufti for their cover story this week, as the creepy, obsessed-with-Britney Spears character spills all about the pop star's bipolar disorder.

"In the depressive episodes, it's all crying," he revealed. "But in the manic episode, there's very little crying or sympathy or compassion. She becomes another person. She becomes somebody that just doesn't care about anybody or anything."

And that other person often wears a pink wig and talks with a British accent.

"The British accent is part of the mania," he said. "She'll stick to the British accent because she becomes comfortable with it... But you know, when the pink wig comes on, it's getting bad."

Sam also admitted to giving Britney pills, which Lynne Spears accused him of in a restraining order. He says he slipped her "a handful of pills" before her parents arrived, the night she was committed to UCLA Medical Center. "I said these pills are working wonders, they are miracle pills," he recalled, of the meds that were supposedly helping Britney sleep.

Um, where was he getting these pills from? And who said it was ok for Britney to take them? And what was Creepy McCreeperson doing while she was sleeping, besides staring at her and planning their fantasy future together? 

Heath Ledger's family has released this statement, regarding Heath's accidental death:

"We remain humble as parents and a family, among millions of people worldwide who may have suffered the tragic loss of a child. Few can understand the hollow, wrenching, and enduring agony parents silently suffer when a child predeceases them. Today's results put an end to speculation, but our son's beautiful spirit and enduring memory will forever remain in our hearts.

While no medications were taken in excess, we learned today the combination of doctor-prescribed drugs proved lethal for our boy. Heath's accidental death serves as a caution to the hidden dangers of combining prescription medication, even at low dosage.

Our family enjoyed an extremely happy two week visit with Heath just prior to the New Year. Those recent precious days will stay with us forever. We as a family feel privileged to have some of his amazing magic moments captured in film. To most of the world Heath was an actor of immeasurable talent and promise. To those who knew him personally, Heath was a consummate artist whose passions also included photography, music, chess and directing. We knew Heath as a loving father, as our devoted son, and as a loyal and generous brother and friend.

We treasure our beautiful granddaughter Matilda (to our dear Michelle) as well as an unbelievably wonderful network of close friends, forever, around the world. Families rarely experience the uplifting, warm and massive outpouring of grief and support as have we, from every corner of the planet. This has deeply and profoundly touched our hearts and lives.  We are eternally grateful."

Heath Ledger: In Memoriam

Photo: X17online.com

The toxicology reports are in on Heath Ledger's death and the medical examiner has deemed it "an accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications." The actor's death was caused by "acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine."

You are more likely to recognize these drugs as Xanax, Valium and Ativan (all anti-anxiety drugs), plus Restoril, a pill for "debilitating insomnia." Doxlamine is an antihistamine also used to cure short-term insomnia and the drug Lunesta was found in Heath's system, as well.

He just wanted to be able to sleep. 

So sad. Such a tragedy.

Heath Ledger: In Memoriam

Grey's Anatomy's McSteamy, Eric Dane, has revealed to OK! magazine that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer last month, after noticing something not right with his lips.

“I went to my dermatologist,” the actor revealed. “He said it was malignant tissue caused by sun damage."

Eric underwent a procedure to remove the cancerous cells, by having them frozen off. He said that, because he has sensitive skin, his mouth was pretty messed up for a while. “I didn’t eat very well for a couple of weeks and lost a bunch of weight."

All the details on Eric's condition, and how the scare affected his relationship with wife, Rebecca Gayheart, are in OK!'s new issue.

Feel better, McSteamy!

Even though the Oscars are still scheduled to take place later this month, Vanity Fair has cancelled its famous after-party, due to the ongoing writer's strike.

"After much consideration, and in support of the writers and everyone else affected by this strike, we have decided that this is not the appropriate year to hold our annual Oscar party," the magazine said in a statement. "We want to congratulate all of this year's nominees and we look forward to hosting our 15th Oscar party next year."

It's still unclear if the writer's will be working the Academy Awards, and/or who will cross the picket line to show up, but I'm holding out that the strike will be over by then. You gotta have hope, right? I need new TV!!

Check out Oscar Headquarters for all the news you need on the festivities.

Michelle Williams and daughter Matilda have arrived in Perth, Australia for the burial of Heath Ledger, set to take place on Saturday. Heath's family returned home yesterday, after spending time in New York and L.A..

After landing at the airport, Michelle and her girl headed to Heath's mom's house, where friends dropped by to pay their respects.

Heath's toxicology results are scheduled to be released this morning.

In new court documents just released, Jamie Spears recounts an interaction with his daughter that shows just how vulnerable the fallen pop star has become.

Jamie says that when he arrived at UCLA Medical Center on Sunday, where Britney Spears is being held, he leaned over to kiss his daughter, who was lying in bed, and she turned away from him.

"I love you," he told her. "No, you don't," Britney shot back. "The doctor told me you are keeping me in here. When Jamie tried to deny it, his daughter said, "Somebody's lying. You put me in here."  A nurse then assured Britney that, "Your daddy is not keeping you here; the hospital is keeping you here."

That's when Britney looked at her dad and pleaded, "Come on, daddy, let's get out of here. Take my hand and let's walk out of here together," Jamie recounted.  To which he replied, "I wish I could, but I can't."

How sad is that? I really believe that her parents love her and didn't realize how much she had deteriorated in the past few months. Hopefully this is as bad as it will get.

Photo: X17online.com

Whew!

I was so glad to hear that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were definitely expecting twins, because there were either two babies in there, or there was one enormous one. Luckily for Jen, who will be the one to get them out, it's the former.

Jen's dad confirmed the double trouble news on Escándalo TV, saying, "Yes, twins. The thing is in my family, my sister also had twins, so it's a hereditary thing."

The singer and her hubby are said to be ready for the big arrival, as Jen is due to give birth any day now.

I told you he was obsessively in love with her!

Sam Lufti's creepiness is reaching new heights (and I thought he had hit his high mark before!), as Lynne Spears has accused Britney's constant companion of drugging her daughter. In the restraining order filed by Britney's parents against Sam, Lynne details some crazy things that were happening between Brit and Sam when she arrived on Jan 28. Here are a few excerpts:

“Sam had told Britney that she was an unfit mother, a piece of trash and a whore, that she cares more about Adnan [Ghalib], her current boyfriend, than she cares about her kids, and that she does not deserve the kids."

“Sam told Jackie [a family friend] and me that he grinds up Britney’s pills, which were on the counter and included Risperdon and Seroquel. He told us that he puts them in her food and that was the reason she has been quiet for the last three days (she had been sleeping). He told us that the doctor who is treating her is not trying to get her into a sleep-induced coma so that they could give her drugs to heal her brain.”

"Britney briefly left the house. Britney then came back to the house with Adnan, who is a paparazzo. Sam then told Jackie and me that we needed to do whatever he tells us. I objected.

“He then told me, ‘I’m the one who spends 24/7 with your daughter. I sleep in cars outside her house so she can’t leave.’ Sam then said, ‘You people throw everyone under the bus. If you don’t listen to me, I’m going to make your name s--t in the papers.’

"She changed her clothes many times. She also changed her three dog’s clothes many times. Britney spoke to me in a tone and with the level of understanding of a very young girl."

“Britney then picked up a bottle of pills and read the label and asked us, ‘What does insomnia mean?’ Sam told her that the pills will help her stay awake...."

You can read more of the nuttiness here. Shouldn't someone be seriously investigating Sam?

A healthy looking Lindsay Lohan is Harper Bazaar's March cover girl, and to go along with her fresh face, Lilo is talking like a she's finally cleaned up her act. "When I look back on this last year, it’s like, what was I thinking?" she tells the mag, of her crazy drug-filled 2007.

Lindsay seems to think that her wreck of a family life was what led her down the very wrong path that landed her in rehab last summer. "Not seeing my father was really hard for me, and not being with my family enough," the star says. "I wasn’t taking any time to just sit and live and breathe," she says. "I was going, going, going, and that ran me down. It was a stressor. It upset me. I didn’t have a father to call, and that was a lot of the pain."

The actress has since reconciled with her dad, and says she's seen the light. "I've learned so much, though, like learning to love my life a different way," she revealed. "And I wasn’t taking the time to feel my feelings. Being away and going to a place where I could learn about that and take the time with a clear mind to get back on the right track was nice."

No mention of her slip of the tongue -- into a bottle of champagne on New Years in Capri, or into the mouths of all of those Italian men -- but she certainly is saying all the right things, now isn't she?

That's quite a load!

Marcia Cross took twin girls, Eden and Savannah, for some fun in the park.

No need for this Housewife to hit the gym -- I bet she's got some jacked arms underneath that sweater. Cute!

Photo: X17online.com

Sam Lufti totally wins the Creepy Man on the Year award -- and it's only February.

The man, who is so obviously obsessively in love with Britney Spears, swears that the restraining order that Brit's dad has taken out against Sam, on her behalf, is only a temporary glitch in his plans to be with Britney -- FOREVA!

"It won't last," the pseudo-manager told UsMagazine.com, after yesterday's hearing. "They're never gonna be able to rule her forever," he said of Brit's parents.

Maybe not, but hopefully, when she gets out of her fog, she'll realize that you've probably been saving her discarded pieces of chewed Bubbalicious in a plastic bag under your pillow and run for her life.

Annie Leibovitz has done it again, as the famed photographer has created a stunning cover for Vanity Fair's latest Hollywood Issue.

In the coveted cover spots are Emily Blunt, Amy Adams, Jessica Biel, Anne Hathaway, plus an additional pull-out piece with Alice Braga, Ellen Page, Zoë Saldana, Elizabeth Banks, Ginnifer Goodwin and America Ferrera. 

Doesn't it just make you want to put on your pastel gown (or 20s-style bathing suit) and sit by your pool, sipping a Mint Julep? All while protecting yourself from the sun with a giant hat, of course. 

 

The Grammys are this weekend! Yay!

"Michael can't go along with that," says a source. "He needs more time to rehearse new versions of the songs. And everything requires new choreography."

The medley would have been awesome, with huge names performing old classics like, Will.i.am doing "The Girl Is Mine", Fergie singing on "Beat It", and possibly Kanye West helping out on "Billie Jean" and Akon on "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'".

Now, they are saying that Michael is just going to appear on stage, to show the world what a freak show he looks like now.  

What a bummer.

"Amy was accompanied by a nurse as the appointment was under supervision," said her rep She has not left rehab and remains under the care of the clinic." 

He also added that there has been "no decision" made on whether or not Amy will actually be in attendance at Sunday's show.

 

Well, Adnan Ghalib looks like he's still in the Britney Spears picture, as the paparazzo attempted to visit his love at UCLA Medical Center yesterday. Adnan arrived bearing gifts for Britney -- pink roses and some books -- but his stay at the hospital was curiously short.

According to X17online.com, Adnan was only around for 30 minutes, and Lynne Spears told the photo agency that Adnan did not get to see Britney.

Doesn't he look sad? Maybe he does really care about her? Then again, I would be sad, too, if I was wearing that shirt.

Heath Ledger's family has returned to their hometown of Perth, Australia after a devastating trip to the United States. Since Heath's death, his family has been taking care of Heath's affairs, making arrangements to send the actor's body back home, visiting his New York apartment and attending memorials dedicated to their lost loved one.

A private funeral is planned in Heath's hometown of Perth where, according to local newspapers, he will be buried in a family plot with two of his grandparents at Perth's Karrakatta Cemetery.

Heath Ledger: In Memoriam

Are you surprised? 

Britney Spears is locked up in a psych ward, yet her lawyers went to court to ask if she could see her kids in "a therapeutic setting." Shockingly, the judge rescheduled the hearing for Feb. 19th, then checked to see if the Brit's attorneys were on crack.

Okay, I made that last part up but, come on. Really?

So, I'm finally recovered enough from last night's Super Bowl to talk about how fan-freakin'-tastic it was!

First off, go Giants! Not that I was a huge fan before -- I know very little about football in general -- but I always root, root for the home team, because that's what we're taught as a kid. And I love the underdog, so when Eli Manning threw that touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress, I screamed like I was a die hard fan. I'm not sure if I was happier that New York was about to win the Super Bowl or that Gisele Bundchen was going to have a long, bad night consoling Tom Brady. Either way, win win.

On to the entertainment -- my original reason for watching. I already told you how I felt about Paula Abdul. As for The National Anthem, sung by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, I thought it was great. I know some people are saying that she was lip synching, but it didn't look like that to me. I thought she looked extremely nervous -- why would she be nervous if she was singing to a track?

On another Jordin Sparks note -- I pointed out to my pals that Jordin wears a purity ring -- you know she's saving herself. Well, my friend D incredulously responded to that with, "So, you're telling me nobody has tapped that sparky ass?"

Who says that? I'll tell you who. D.

Then came the half time show with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Were they not amazing? I was so happy for Tom -- he's been around forever, the crowd seemed to love him and he's about to embark on a tour. The guy proved he's still got it and worth your money for a concert ticket.

Finally, I was a big sucker for Peyton Manning cheering on his little brother, Eli, as he won his first Super Bowl. When the cameras showed Peyton proudly looking on, after the final touchdown, I actually screamed out, "I love the love!"

What can I say? Once a sap, always a sap -- even when it comes to football.

I would imagine that, in a room filled with Victoria's Secret models, it would be hard for a woman to stand out. That, apparently, is not the case if you're Katherine Heigl. The newlywed looked drop-dead gorgeous at the VS Super Bowl bash, on the arm of her new hubby Josh Kelley. Kat was working her best Olivia Newton John-at-the-end-of-Grease look, with her curly hair and red lipstick, and just stunned with her body-hugging red dress.

Talk about chills that are multiplying...

If you weren't convinced that Angelina Jolie was pregnant, even after she wore that maternity dress to the SAG Awards, and thought, maybe, she had just taken in a bit too much salt, I'm here to prove you wrong.

Here's Angie with her man, Brad Pitt, on Saturday at the Santa Barbara Film festival, and, whattayaknow, Angie still has that pesky bloat going on.

I think it's time we all resign to the fact that, yes, there is another Jolie-Pitt baby (or babies) on the way, and it's going to be freakishly beautiful, and we are all going to have hear about it for months and years to come.

Deal with it.

In case you missed Paula Abdul's performance before the Super Bowl, you can watch it here. If you just want to know how it was, I'd say it was decent -- if you can look past that she didn't sing a word and the fact that Randy Jackson was jamming on a guitar in the background. Paula danced her little heart out, but I still felt like I was watching the American Music Awards from 1989.

The song is decent, and I give Paula props for trying to make a comeback after years of being scrutinized for being the big bag of crazy that she is, but I felt like I should be wearing a Champion sweatshirt, with the socks that match scrunched over my jeans.

Come on, you know you wore that, too!

Watch the performance and tell me what you think.

Unless you're Chris Daughtry, I've stopped caring about any former American Idol contestant once the season is over, but that doesn't mean that you have. So, for all of you fans that had the "McPheever," this is for you.

Idol's season five runner up, beauty Katherine McPhee, married her much-older man (she's 23, he's 42), producer Nick Cokas on Saturday in Beverly Hills. The ceremony took place at the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church. Fellow American Idol alum Kellie Pickler and Mandisa were among the 305 guests.

What, no Simon, Randy, Paula or Ryan? Yeah, I'm pretty sure they feel the same way I do about Katherine -- out of sight, out of mind -- forever.
 

The sadness over Heath Ledger's death was apparent at the Sony lot in Los Angeles on Saturday, as friends and colleagues gathered to pay tribute to the talented actor.

Big names like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Sienna Miller and Ellen DeGeneres took part in a private memorial (it was closed to the public) to remember Heath. The actor's dad, Kim, was also in attendance, as those who loved and respected his son spoke about the talent that Heath was.

This was the second service held in L.A. for Heath, as his ex-girlfriend Naomi Watts and others held their own service at Westwood Village Memorial Park last week.

Heath Ledger: In Memoriam

Some good news, I think, this morning in the Britney Spears saga, as the fallen pop star's hospital stay has been extended, now that the initial 72-hour hold is up.

According to People.com, only Britney's psychiatrist would have had the power to request that the singer remain in UCLA Medical Center's psych ward for two more weeks, though Britney could be released if doctors think she is doing well enough for outpatient treatment. She could also be set free if she legally demands it.

It sounds like Britney is finally on the right to track to getting the help she needs, but a source close to Brit's fam says the clan is still so torn up by all of this. "It is a terrible situation," says a source close to the Spears family. "Britney is in a padded room. Her family is so worried about her."

The court hearing has paid off for Britney's parents, as Jamie Spears has won temporary legal control over his ailing daughter. Jamie was also granted legal control over her medical treatment and the ability power to restrict any visitors to Britney (buh-bye, Sam Lufti).

In addition, the judge gave Jamie the power to cut off all of the singer’s credit cards and to prosecute any restraining orders on her behalf. He also has full control of her house and can keep anyone he wants out.

Brit's parents were also granted a 21-day civil harassment restraining order against Sam, so he won't be around for a while, though there is another hearing set for Monday afternoon.

Sam must be throwing such a fit! This is a good thing.

This has become a real-life, no joke legal battle!

Britney Spears's parents, Jamie and Lynne Spears, are currently in court hoping to be granted the power to make decisions on the part of the fallen pop star. As of now, Britney's manager Sam Lufti is the main liaison between the caregivers at UCLA Medical Center where Britney is being held, but Brit's parents are very weary of Sam's main motives. They believe he is putting their daughter's health and assets at risk.

Sam, in return, is bashing Jamie and Lynne, saying that they are only looking out for their own monetary gain. According to TMZ.com, Sam will not be attending the court hearing, but told People.com, of Brit's parents, "They came into the house with an agenda and are trying to look like the heroes after all the dirty work has been done." He adds, "Their main worry is being financially cut off."

Do you guys think that a judge would rule that Sam has all the power? I think that would be crazy. I'm on team JL Spears. You?

Michelle Williams is breaking her silence, since the death of her ex Heath Ledger.

In a statement released Friday, Michelle said:

“Please respect our need to grieve privately. My heart is broken. I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father. All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day. His family and I watch Matilda as she whispers to trees, hugs animals, and takes steps two at a time, and we know that he is with us still. She will be brought up with the best memories of him."

Now, my heart is broken, too.

Heath Ledger: In Memoriam

Photo: X17online.com

I didn't see this coming.

Actress Eva Mendes has reportedly entered rehab for a substance abuse problem. According to TMZ.com, Eva is currently in Cirque Lodge (Lindsay Lohan's facility of choice), where she has been for the past few weeks.

Her rep didn't return calls for comment.

Oh no! Get well, Eva!

UPDATE: Eva's rep has confirmed that she is being treated for personal issues. 

"Eva has been working hard for the past year and made a positive decision to take some much-needed time off to proactively attend to some personal issues that, while not critical, she felt deserved some outside professional support. Out of respect for Eva's privacy, we do not wish to discuss further details," she told People.com.

Please, please let me look like Brooke Shields when I'm in my forties! Not that I look like her now, but I can dream.

Brooke owns the cover of the new Parade, all sexy in a referee outfit, but the Lipstick Jungle actress says she sometimes forgets that she's not as young as she used to be.

"I keep thinking I'm younger than I am," she says in the mag. "The other day, I was working with a photographer to recreate an image we had done years ago. When I saw my face, I kind of went, 'What is that?' I assumed I was going to look the same, and I didn't. It was a shock to my system."

And, just like a man, Brooke can count on her husband, Chris Henchy, to give her a nice big reality check, every now and then.

"Sometimes I'll read a part and identify with the material, and I'll say, 'Oh, honey, I really like this,' " Brooke says. "He'll look at me like I'm crazy and ask, 'What's wrong with you? You're not in your 20s. You seriously think you can walk in there and get this role? It's going to a 24-year-old.'"

Oh! That sucks. But Brooke isn't really worried, after years and years of being in the spotlight, the mom of two is right where she wants to be.

"I'm really proud of my kids, I'm excited about my job, and my marriage is not suffering. It's not easy, but it's not falling apart," she says. "This is the first time in my life that everything is exactly the way I want it to be."

Check out our slide show of other Child Stars Who Made it Big.

Jessica Alba is fighting back against people who criticize her for not being true to her roots. The pregnant star, who is on the cover of the new Latina magazine, is particularly pissed at blogger Perez Hilton, I would imagine, for constantly referring to her as Jessica "Don't Call Me Latina" Alba. The actress admits to never being taught Spanish as a child even though her father is a second-generation Mexican-American, but she is sick of getting picked on!

"No one gives Cameron Diaz a hard time for not speaking Spanish," Jessica pouts to the mag. "Her dad's Cuban, and I was telling her I feel so bad because everyone is so nasty to me for not speaking Spanish. She's like, 'I don't speak Spanish! I barely speak English!'"

Aww, man. Cam took the words right out of my mouth!

Back to Jess, she says she was turned down for a role in a Spike Lee movie because she didn't speak the Spanish, but then the role went to Rosario Dawson who doesn't know her asno from her codo either. 'We're going to hire a Latin girl who can speak Spanish,'" Spike told Jessica, "And then he hired Rosario. What's so funny is that I've worked with Rosario and she's like, I don't speak Spanish.' I was like, 'You don't?' And she was like, 'No!'"

You know what? Waahh, waaah, waah. It must be so hard being you, Jess.

We told you that Sam Lufti and Lynne and Jamie Spears were battling for control of Britney's hospitalization -- with both sides trying to get the doctors at UCLA Medical Center to let them make decisions on Britney's behalf. Now, Sam is going on record and blabbing to anyone that will listen, that Britney's parents don't care about her and that he is her knight in shining armor.

Sam texted Access Hollywood to say this about Lynne:

"Her mother is not someone who cares about her daughter, she's only concerned with herself. Sad but true. She was too busy getting a manicure to come over yesterday, despite her daughters [sic] pleas. Sad, very sad."

I was listening to the radio yesterday afternoon and one of the local deejays said, that what has happened to Britney Spears, might be "the biggest unraveling of a star I've ever witnessed in my lifetime." Isn't that just so sad, when you really think about it?

I get so caught up in reporting Britney's daily antics that I sometimes forget who she once was. She was hugely famous -- and for positive things! Her singing and dancing and performing -- an amazing entertainer -- which makes the fact that TMZ.com is reporting that Brit has been labeled "gravely disabled" by doctors so unbelievable.

Having the label "G.D." means "the patient is unable to take care of basic needs, such as the acquisition of food, clothing or shelter" and is "one of the criteria for involuntary commitment."

Health professionals over at UCLA say Britney was in a manic state when she was admitted late Wednesday night, making it extremely difficult to get her settled. She was yelling at her mom, "The only reason she's admitting me is because she wants to be alone with her boyfriend! She wants to sleep with my boyfriend!!"

Again, she never said who she was talking about, but that doesn't sound like very rational thinking. Who could Lynne want to sleep with? Adnan? Sam? Felipe the paparazzo? But the insider says, when Britney did calm down, she talked about her boys and how much she missed them.

Today I'm feeling sad for her.

We haven't heard much from Britney's ex, Kevin Federline, since the whole "Operation Get Britney Committed" went down, but a source close to the dad says that he is very concerned with Brit's deteriorating condition.

Kev "doesn't want her to get out until she's made progress," a source told People.com. "This is obviously going to help her in the end – later, much later. He's worried. ... He doesn't even know what's going to happen next."

Kevin has had sole custody of their two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, since Britney's madness has gone overboard, but pals are saying that the wannabe rapper wants the boys to see their mom.

"Kevin legitimately wants Britney to get better. He wants her to be in their sons' lives. He wants them to have a loving relationship. He wants her to get healthy so she can be the mother they need and deserve."

Isn't that what we all want? 

I see a new trend forming. Last year was the year of rehab, with celebs getting admitted, seemingly, every day, and now it's looking the psych ward is the rehab of 2008.

According to People.com, Grey's Anatomy hottie Justin Chambers was treated at UCLA Medical Center's psych ward earlier in the week. In case you didn't know, that's the same place Britney Spears is currently residing. Luckily for Justin, his problems seem a lot less severe than Brit's -- he was in and out pretty quickly and it didn't take a gigantic motorcade to get him there -- he went on his own.

He "was exhausted and suffers from a sleeping disorder," his rep said. "He went in voluntarily to get some help."

We hope Justin is getting some zzzzs and that he didn't cross paths with Sam Lufti at the hospital.