Like a smitten schoolgirl, Jessica Simpson is giddy over her romance with Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo -- and she's yelling it from the rooftops.

"It feels like forever," Jess tells the new issue of Glamour. "I love this guy. Can you feel it?"

The singer says that dating Tony has brought her back to who she really is.

"What he's done for me is irreplaceable," she says. "He reintroduced me to myself. I thought that I had to be deeper, more profound and more artsy. ... Tony taught me that because he loves me [as me]. He made me feel comfortable [being myself] again.

Jessica said that dating people like John Mayer, after her split from Nick Lachey, who she said there was too much competition with, made her feel like she needed to be something she's not -- you know, like smart.

"You change with the guys you date. [I thought] I had to be more intellectual."

But, Jessica's footballer swooped in and accepted her for the ditz that she is. He admitted to a longtime crush on her on TV, which she saw, and it led to them getting together. On their first date, after phone calls and emails, Tony threw caution to the wind and went in for a big smooch. Jessica was taken back, but totally psyched at the same time.

"He goes like this across the table," Jess recalled, puckering up. "I go, 'What are you doing?' He goes, 'Nothing,' and starts pouting. I said, 'Were you just trying to kiss me in front of all these people?' He goes, 'Maybe.' I'm like, 'Try it again.' "

"The fact that this guy, on our first date, in the first 10 minutes of dinner, wanted to lean over the table and say, This is my girl and I want to kiss her – our first kiss in front of everybody – was awesome."

Awww. That is a really sweet story and, though I do pick on Jess for not being the brightest bulb in the bunch, I do think she is genuinely a good, nice person who deserves to be happy. Even if her happiness does come fully equipped with face-licking.

American Pie star Jason Biggs tied the knot on April 23, says Star magazine.

Jason went the no nonsense route, marrying his love, actress Jenny Mollen, at City Hall in Los Angeles.

"Jason and Jenny agreed that they did not want to deal with the whole family thing because it would have been too stressful on both of them," says an insider. "They thought it would be a lot more relaxing to do it just the two of them with no pressure. It was a very private wedding and that is exactly how they wanted it."

Later that night, the new marrieds, who had gotten engaged in January, had a celebratory dinner with a small group of pals in Beverly Hills. Two days later, they said "Aloha" to a Hawaiian honeymoon .

"They are so in love that all that mattered to them was just getting married, whether there were frills or not," says the source. "Maybe one day later they will have the whole white dress and flowers major celebration, but not now. They just want this to be an intimate event between the two of them."

Congrats to the happy couple!

What? You didn't know? John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston are totally in love. Us Weekly says so.

The new issue of the mag outlines their Miami hookup, saying that this new, hot twosome spent five whole days in Jen's hotel room.

It's the "real story." Really, it is.

The honor goes to Kate Hudson!

"I was a tomboy. I had three brothers," says the actress and mom to People, of growing up . "I was the girl with the dress on that always came back in the house filthy with scrapes and bruises. But I was always very girly. I had to be able to twirl so that my underwear showed."

Love that! Get a peek at the other 99 stunners here.

Lauren Conrad's got a new boyfriend that we may be meeting on an upcoming episode of The Hills.

According to E! Online, LC has taken up with Doug Reinhardt, a 22-year-old Californian, who plays baseball for the Baltimore Orioles' minor league team. And he's cute.

Lauren and Doug have been seeing snuggling at Goa and attending Stephanie Pratt's birthday party together at Boulevard3 -- a party that was filmed for The Hills. Drama!

Apparently, Doug is no stranger to reality TV (shocking), as his sister, Casey, was on season 2 of Laguna Beach with Lauren and Co., but I have no recollection of her and Doug never appeared on camera.

I would like to get to know him better.

I would use some french words in this post, except for the fact that I took spanish in high school and I don't know more than "mon cheri" and that line from "Lady Marmalade," so you'll have to deal with english.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrived in France, where they will stay until the new Brangatot arrives. The family is currently living in Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen's, Villa Maryland in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat on the French Riviera.

Oooh la la.

"It's a breathtaking villa with views out over the Mediterranean [Sea] and they have roughly 12 staff on hand at all times to get them anything they need," a source told E! Online. "They've stayed there before and love the house, it's very private and no one can see in."

The couple plan to stay there until they find the perfect place for their brood to reside and wait for the latest additions to arrive.

"They love France and will now be here until after the babies are born and Angie is looking at Marseille hospitals as a potential place to give birth."

Did that source say "babies" with an "s"? Do you wish Brad & Angie would just stay in France forever? Talk back!

Did you guys watch American Idol last night? If not, let me set this clip up for you. It was Neil Diamond night and each contestant was to sing two songs but, because the show was so pressed for time, the judges didn't get to give their evaluation until after all the contestants sang their first song. It was supposed to be a like a firing squad -- the kids all lined up and the judges were just going to go down the line and say what they thought of the first performance. So, Randy Jackson goes and does his, "Dude! Blazin' hot" thing and sends it over to Paula Abdul, who then goes on to evaluate Jason Castro on BOTH of his performances. Are you following? The dread locked stoned-looking guy had only sang once, yet Paula was all, "Your second song left me a little empty." Um, maybe because he didn't sing it yet?

Everyone in the audience was laughing, Ryan Seacrest did not know what to do, and Jason Castro was doing his best to keep his smirk in check. I actually had to cover my eyes it was so embarrassing. Watch it for yourself.

Jennifer Lopez has apparently had second thoughts about her new show for TLC.

Originally slated to show the multi-talented diva in all aspects of her life, as she prepares to launch a new fragrance, a rep for the star says Jen will not be prancing her newborn twins in front of the cameras.

“The recent show Jennifer Lopez plans to produce for TLC is not a reality show,” says her manager, Simon Fields. “It’s a show that will track the creation, production and eventual launch of a new fragrance. Jennifer will appear in a creative, entrepreneurial capacity and will absolutely not feature her children and family life.”

Does that mean Marc Anthony won't be showing off his creepy self on the show? Well, I'm definitely not watching now.

Blech!

Benji Madden is killing me. The Good Charlotte rocker has done the unthinkable and has given Paris Hilton even more reason to think she's the greatest thing since sliced bread -- he's written her a song. And, no surprise, she's telling the world.

"He actually wrote me a beautiful song, and actually recorded it in the studio," Paris told People.com. "He surprised me with it. It's called, 'Shine Your Light.' It's this really beautiful love song about me. It was the sweetest thing that anyone has ever done for me."

Let me tell you what I got out of  that sentence: "Actually, me, me, me, actually, me."

But, Paris continued to gush about how wonderful her boyfriend of two whole months is to her. "He's my best friend," she said. "He's just different from any guy that I've ever been with. I just trust him completely, and I know that he'd be there for me, no matter what."

So, is she already planning a spectacle of a wedding?

"I don't know," she smiled, "My life's a lot different now, I'm very much at peace, and I'm so happy, and in control, and so very excited about life."

There's no way Benji is coming out of this unscathed.

But will it have a handlebar mustache?

My Name Is Earl's Jason Lee and his girlfriend, Ceren Alkac, are expecting a baby.

According to People.com, the new addition will be bringing good karma to all this fall. It will be the first child for the couple together, but the second for Jason, who has a four-year-old son, Pilot Inspektor (totally not kidding) with his ex-wife, Beth Riesgraf.

Congrats!

Hothead Gary Dourdan is in a ton of hot water.

According to TMZ.com, the CSI star was arrested yesterday on suspicion of possessing heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and prescription drugs. Police say they found the actor asleep in his car at 5:21 AM in Palm Springs, when they approached his vehicle and found his stash.

Gary was then taken to the station, where he posted $5000 bail and left.

Here's a little equation I like to live my life by:

Asleep in your car + lots of drugs = NO GOOD.

Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag still hate each other, but not enough to give up being on the cover of Rolling Stone. The fighting duo, along with Hills pals Audrina "I Got Naked Because I Was Trusting" Partridge and Whitney Port, grace the new issue of the mag. And this wasn't one of those "shot separately" sort of things -- I doubt the magazine would stand for that -- they were both at the same shoot -- they just didn't socialize or stand near each other.

The girls were also breathing the same air last night, as they both attended the Scarlet HD TV Series bash in Los Angeles. Heidi gave her usual line regarding Lauren, "I really pray for her," she told UsMagazine.com, while Lauren's BFF, Lo Bosworth, who's obviously some sort of reality TV second class citizen (where is she on the RS cover?), took her own jab at Heidi.

"I wasn't aware that Heidi was an especially religious gal," the sass-pot cracked. "But if she wants to pray, she can pray all she wants."

Lauren rolled her eyes at the Heidi's comment and said, "That’s really nice of her.'

Will it ever end?

We can always count on Amy Winehouse to entertain.

This photo was not staged or posed. It is an actual shot of Amy, peering out her front door at the paparazzi. Yes, she actually gets up in the morning and voluntarily puts her eyeliner on like that.

Her expression is priceless.

Though reports surfaced that Hil was approached to play the Brenda Walsh on the new 90210 spinoff, insiders say the former teen queen has passed on the role, in hopes to break out of the young girl genre that she is always cast in.

I think it's a bad move.

Anyway, someone who is jumping on the Bev bandwagon is former Full House star Lori Loughlin. She'll play the wife of the new principal of West Beverly High, who would probably lock horns with Jennie Garth, if she would just SIGN ON TO PLAY KELLY.

Are you listening, Jen?

We told you Tom Cruise will be returning to The Oprah Winfrey Show for May sweeps, but aren't you wondering if Oprah is going to take the bull by the horns and really ask all the stuff we want to know?

Yes, she does, says E! Online's Mark Malkin, who reports that Oprah told her Las Vegas audience, this past weekend, all about the upcoming interview with the former couch-jumping freak. Ops revealed that she talks to Tom about Scientology, his fight with Matt Lauer on the Today show, and how Tom feels now about mucking up the furniture on Oprah's set three years ago.

The first part of the two-part interview with Tom, which airs on May 2, takes place at his home in Telluride, Colorado -- and he even takes Ops for a ride on a snowmobile! Part two, airing on May 5, is back in the Chicago studio.

Setting my DVR now...

I love How I Met Your Mother so much (did you see last night's episode?) that I don't think it even needs the star power of Britney Spears to make it worth watching, but, that being said, I'm psyched about the pop star's scheduled return to the sitcom.

Production has begun on Brit's latest episode, in which she is reprising her role of Abby, the quirky, sort of dumb receptionist at Ted's girlfriend's office. Last we saw Abby, she was doing some flirting with my man Barney, and now, it seems, they've graduated into having some sort of a relationship, which they are flaunting in front of Ted.

In a new statement, How I Met Your Mother’s executive producer and co-creator Craig Thomas told People.com, “We’re all so thrilled to have Britney joining us once again. And just to head it off at the pass this time around: Yes, Mom, Britney’s very nice and no, I can’t get her autograph for you.”

The episode is set to air May 12.

“I'm sorry that my portrait of Miley has been misinterpreted," she said in a statement, of the photos she shot for Vanity Fair. "Miley and I looked at fashion photographs together, and we discussed the picture in that context before we shot it. The photograph is a simple, classic portrait, shot with very little makeup, and I think it is very beautiful.”

Miley herself is making a big deal out the photos, along with seemingly everyone else in the world, saying that she was "embarrassed" by the final product. The Disney Channel is going even further, claiming that Vanity Fair "manipulated" the fifteen-year-old, to which the magazine adamantly denies.

"Miley's parents and/or minders were on the set all day," a rep for the mag said. "Since the photo was taken digitally, they saw it on the shoot and everyone thought it was a beautiful and natural portrait of Miley."

Personally, I think this whole thing has been blown out of proportion (see the New York Post cover above). I think the photos are fine -- not raunchy, not provocative, just fine. My problem is Miley's backpedaling. She did the shoot, she probably loved the photo, but now, because it's ruffled some feathers, she is saying she's ashamed of them. It's crap.

Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver rocker Scott Weiland has been sentenced to eight days in jail, stemming from DUI conviction No. 2.

The singer was arrested back in November, when he crashed his car and failed a slew of sobriety tests. Scott's lawyer entered a no contest plea on his behalf and, in addition to the time behind bars, the troubled front man will have to partake in an 18-month alcohol education class and pay nearly $2,000 in fines.

All good things, considering this dude has made a career of playing with drugs and alcohol.

In an instance of life imitating art, Baby Mama star Amy Poehler has announced that she and her hubby, Will Arnett, are expecting their first child.

The couple, who have been married since 2003, will welcome their bound-to-be funny baby into the world sometime in the fall.

Congrats!

So, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have been dating for five whole minutes now, obviously the next step is the engagement rumor.

Mimi, doing her best to always keep the spotlight where it belongs -- on her -- flashed a huge, diamond rock on her left ring finger last night, at the premiere of her new movie, Tennessee. Also making waves was the sight of Nick, who remained very close to his new love, holding her hand at Tenjune's afterparty for the film.

When asked if the duo had gotten engaged, Nick's rep had no comment, but Mariah's young buck gushed that he loved "everything" about the pop diva.

If they are suddenly getting married, they could easily give Paris and Benji a run for their money in the Most Ridiculous Relationship category.

Dear Halle Berry,

Now you're just hurting my feelings unnecessarily. First you had to go and get that ridiculously gorgeous boyfriend to go along with your ridiculously gorgeous self, then you had the nerve to throw your love in our faces by getting pregnant by him, then you pranced your big, beautifully pregnant belly around, looking even more fabulous than ever, and now, the icing on the cake, you insist on looking this hot just five weeks after giving birth to Nahla.

I'm sorry, but we can no longer be friends.

Jealous of you forever,

Tracy

Cameron Diaz continues to mourn the loss of her beloved father at home with her family, which meant skipping a press junket on Saturday, for her new movie with Ashton Kutcher, What Happens In Vegas.

But, Ashton showed up to the premiere with a hand-written note from his costar, thanking everyone for all of their love and good thoughts during this tough time. Here's what it said:

First of all I want to thank all of you for your support over the years.

So many films, so many weekends discussing films. I was really looking forward to this weekend getting to talk to my friends about a film that I am so proud of.

Due to the loss of my father I have chosen to be with my family this weekend. But it was important for me to convey to all of you how much I love this film. We really did have the best time, most fun and laughs making it. I know that the stories Ashton, Rob [Corddry] and [Director] Tom [Vaughan] share with you will illustrate that point. I was fortunate to work with a group of truly gifted individuals that share the common denominator of a generous heart and wickedly sick sense of humor.

This weekend I am screening What Happens in Vegas for my family. It was a unanimous decision that we all needed to share a good laugh. After all that's why we make films like these. So people can leave behind their worries for a couple of hours. Have a good laugh.

I picture all of your smiles and it makes me happy.

Thank you for your continued support. It is much appreciated.

Cameron

This is straight out of the "OWWWW" file.

Kenny Chesney managed to get on stage and perform his little cowboy hat heart out, after getting his foot crushed in an elevator-type platform, that was supposed to life him to his entrance in the middle of Williams-Brice Stadium, in Columbia, SC.

The country music man's right foot got caught in the lifting device on Saturday night, but Kenny managed to complete his entire performance, though not without hobbling around. After the show, medics had to cut his boot off to assess the extent of the injury (which is not currently known).

But the good 'ol boy that he is, Kenny issued this statement:

"I took one look at those fans, and there was no way I wasn't going on. Sometimes the energy and the adrenalin pull you through. They had come to rock, and there was no way I was sending them home with anything less than the best of what me and my guys came to do – put it all out there and give them back at least as good as they gave us. Honestly, through the pain, through all of it, Columbia, S.C., totally got me through."

Now that's dedication. If I stub my toe I have to cancel all of my activities for the next month.

Feel better, Kenny!

Crazy Amy Winehouse walked away with just a slap on the wrist, after allegedly headbutting some dude on the streets of England.

After voluntarily arriving at the police station for questioning on Friday, Amy spent the night in jail when a doctor determined she was "in no fit state" to be interviewed.

What does that mean? Did she go to the station all drunky and loony and bodyslam some people inside? Come on, you know it's totally possible.

Anyway, after sleeping it off, Amy was questioned about the alleged assault on Saturday morning and was cautioned for "common assault."  Then she was on her way.

They should have, at least, headbutted her back. An eye for an eye...

Joel Madden continues to be the new love of my life, as he surprised his honey, Nicole Richie, with a weekend getaway to one of her favorite places.

"[Nicole] hasn't been able to do a whole lot over the year, so we're having a little family trip," Joel told People.com.
"I [rented] a house and surprised Nicole with a weekend trip because she likes Coachella. She was like, 'I really want to go!' So I surprised her. We brought the baby."

The couple partied in Palm Springs at the music & arts festival, where performances by Prince, Jack Johnson and Roger Waters took place.

Also on hand? "So in love" Paris Hilton and Benji Madden, of course. When asked whether he or his brother would marry first, Joel said, "We're the family with the baby so I think probably us, but who knows."

I can't. Paris and Benji are really going to get married? I can NOT.

And here's Miley, apologizing profusely for a set of photos in Vanity Fair, where she appears to have posed topless.

"My goal in my music and my acting is always to make people happy. For Vanity Fair, I was so honored and thrilled to work with Annie [Leibovitz]. I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed."

Also addressing the recent photos swirling around the internet, in which the Hannah Montana star poses provocatively with a boy -- and shows some skin -- Miley says she's just a kid who's bound to mess up every now and then.

"The pictures of me on the Internet were silly, inappropriate shots. I appreciate all the support of my fans, and hope they understand that along the way I am going to make mistakes and I am not perfect. I never intended for any of this to happen and I am truly sorry if I have disappointed anyone.  Most of all," she says, "I have let myself down. I will learn from my mistakes and trust my support team. My family and my faith will guide me through my life's journey."

Disney says Miley was mislead by Vanity Fair, accusing them of exploiting their star and just trying to sell magazines, while VF says Miley's parents were on set and knew exactly what they were shooting.

So, is Miley just doing damage control to protect her good girl image? Is there a little bit of LiLo or a Brit Brit inside of her, waiting to let loose? You can still get in on the bet....

According to People.com, John and Jen had (count 'em) two dates this past Friday in Miami. First they had a private lunch at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in the Miami Design District -- which opened early especially for them -- where they shared their meals like a lovey-dovey twosome.

"I can't speculate on what kind of meeting it was but they looked happy and seemed to have a great time," the owner of the eatery said.

Later that night J&J re-teamed for a late dinner at Casa Tua on South Beach. As they left, around 1 a.m., John reportedly put his arm around Jen and, when they got back to her hotel, they were holding hands!

So, what's up? Supposedly they met through mutual pal Sheryl Crow. Maybe John is trying to make everyone forget that he totally made out with Perez Hilton and lied about it?

Do you think Johnnifer could make it as a couple?

Remember when I told you that Amy Winehouse was under investigation for attacking some guy in London?

Well, that investigation has led to her arrest!

"I can confirm that a 24-year-old woman has been arrested by appointment at a central London police station and is currently in custody," a Scotland Yard spokesman told People.com.

It is a policy in England to arrest a suspect before questioning them in connection to a possible crime, so Amy has not been charged with anything, yet, but the allegedly attacked man says all he tried to do was hail Amy a cab when she headbutted him. 

Stay tuned....

It's only fair to give a shout-out to the cute mommies of Hollywood, as we're always quick to oooh and ahh over the cute dads. So, as a reminder to all of you that Mother's Day is just around the corner (start thinking about what to get your mom now), here's Will & Grace's Debra Messing, showing some love to her four-year-old son, Roman, at LAX.

Super sweet! 

What has gotten into Gwyneth Paltrow?

Girl got a hair cut and, all of a sudden, she's like a new woman. The Iron Man star showed some major leg at the movie's premiere in London, rocking a pair of sexy stilettos and a smile.

This is a new woman -- and it's totally working for her. Hot!

Would Sophia Bush really make the same mistake twice?

The One Tree Hill beauty was previously married to costar Chad Michael Murray, after a whirlwind romance, but sadly split after only five months of marriage, when reports surfaced that Chad fooled around with Paris Hilton on the set of House of Wax. Now, Page Six is reporting that Sophia was getting cozy with the other male OTH heartthrob, James Lafferty, who plays Nathan.

According to the gossip column, the costars were cuddled up in a booth at 1Oak, with her hand on his thigh -- then they left together.

Yes, they could absolutely just be friends, and I'm not sure that Sophia would go down that road again, considering she has to act everyday with her cheating ex-husband, who's now engaged to a teen-aged extra he met on set, but it would be an interesting payback. How uncomfortable would Chad be to have to see Sophia and James all lovey-dovey right in front of his face?

Like Sophia, I would sort of love that. 

I hope Oprah didn't have the sofas cleaned recently, because here comes Tom Cruise!

Tom will be returning Oprah's show for the first time since he acted liked a loony Mexican jumping bean in 2005, professing his love for Katie Holmes and dragging his then-girlfriend out on stage.

The show will air in two parts for May sweeps, and is centered around Tom's 25 years in the movie business -- that would be how long it has been since he danced in his underwear in Risky Business.

(Side note: Makes me feel so old)

One part of the highly-anticipated interview will be shot in Op's regular studio before a live audience. The other, will have Oprah traveling to Tom's Telluride home.

Fingers crossed that Oprah wears her moon shoes and jumps on some of TomKat's furniture.

Everybody has to pay taxes -- even celebrities. And, if you don't, you're going to jail. Simple as that.

Actor Wesley Snipes was sentenced to three years in jail, after being found guilty of tax evasion. As the Florida judge read the whopping sentence (which was the maximum), the people in the courtroom gasped, but Wes showed no emotion.

"I'm very sorry for my mistakes and errors. I apologize to my family, the court and the community," the actor said. "I've asked the court to show me mercy and the opportunity to make things right."

He also had to pay $5 million -- of the reported $41 million that he owes the government -- at yesterday's sentencing.

That is so much money that I can't even begin to wrap my brain around it. Did he bring it in a suitcase? Did he ask, "Would you like that in tens and twenties?"

Carmen Electra is giving Pam Anderson a run for her money in the marriage department.

According to her rep, Carmen and boyfriend of less than a year, Korn guitarist Rob Patterson, are engaged. Rob reportedly popped the question over the weekend, while the couple was partying in Las Vegas for Carmen's birthday.

"He told friends three days ago that he got engaged," a source told People.com. "The ring is a black diamond set in white diamonds."

This will be Carmen's third go 'round in the marriage department, having been previously wed to Dave Navarro and (ick) Dennis Rodman.

Who's taking bets on how long this one will last?

Seriously, what is the deal with Amy Winehouse?

According to People.com, British police are looking into the claim that the beehive-haired singer attacked some guy early Wednesday morning.

"Police are investigating an alleged assault on Chalk Farm Road at approximately 3:20 am on April 23," says a Metropolitan Police spokesman. "A 38-year-old man [contacted] Kentish Town police station and alleged a 24-year-old woman had assaulted him. No arrests have been made as yet but inquiries continue."

The Sun says Amy head-butted the man outside of bar when he tried to hail her a taxi and show photos of the loony lady walking into a lamppost.

She head-butted some guy? That's some crazy...

Carrie Underwood looks absolutely glowy and gorgeous on the cover of the new InStyle, but this singing sensation says she often isn't thrilled with what's staring back at her in the mirror.

"I think about what I look like probably more than I should. But I think everybody is her own worst critic," she tells the mag. "Some days I step out of the shower, put my lotion on, and I'll be like 'Ugh, ew, ew.' "

I so can relate.

Carrie, who recently split from boyfriend Chace Crawford, admits she's been cheated on and says that the reason for her not-so-perfect-spots probably has to do with how she deals with heartache. 

"I'm a 'let it go, move on' kind of person. And ice cream is my friend. If anybody sees me eating a sundae and I look unhappy, something bad has happened," the American Idol winner admits. "I am drowning my sorrows in fudge and caramel and whipped cream."

The beauty seems, sadly, super hard on herself. "If I put on five pounds, it's noticed immediately," Carrie says. But, in the same breath she laments, "I'm content with 90 percent of me. I like my teeth. Sometimes I wonder if my orthodontist realizes how important he was." 

It bothers me so much when beautiful girls don't see themselves as such.

Angelina Jolie's younger look-a-like Megan Fox has been named FHM's Sexiest Woman in the World. The men's mag listed Hollywood's top 100 hotties, and the Transformers star, who is also engaged to 90210's David Silver (aka Brian Green), beat out Angie and Scarlett Johansson to take the top spot.

"Megan is the deserving winner of this year's FHM title," said FHM Online U.S. Editor JR Futrell. "She's young, she's hot, she's a rising star and her sex appeal has definitely transformed this year's list. She's got a great future ahead of her."

The actress has made an impressive leap on the list, originally premiering on it in 2006 at No. 68, and inching up three places to 65 last year -- and now she's No.1!

The full list is here -- but I'll save you some trouble. Britney Spears ranked at 100 (at least she made it) and, I know this is really what you want to know, Angelina came in at No. 12, with Jennifer Aniston at 42.

Jeremy Piven will take a break from hugging it out on Entourage to head to New York for a stint on Broadway.

Yup, you read that right -- the Piv has landed a role in David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, which is set to open on The Great White Way in November. Ari Gold will become a "warring movie producer" in the new production, and though no other big names have been confirmed, sources say that Jessica Alba may take a role alongside Jeremy, after her baby is born.

Would Jeremy be the draw that gets you to the theater?

"Are you or are you not pregnant?" Ellen asked.

That's right, El -- don't stand for her crap!

But Ash stuck to her guns, saying, "Well, that has been going on for quite a while. That is something that I choose personally not to discuss." 

Then she put the capital "A" in annoying when she added, "Do I look like I had 10 cheeseburgers or something?" addressing the audience and standing up. "Because I don't think I do."

Ellen then asked if Ashley planned on keeping the world in suspense as long as Jennifer Lopez did. To which the newly-engaged singer said she wouldn't. "I swear. I promise you that. I give you my pinky on that."

Good for Ellen for not dancing around the topic (it's so not her style -- well, dancing is, but you know what I mean) -- bad for Ash for stretching this out to the point where the world is about to stop caring.

Sopranos beauty Jamie-Lynn Sigler and her boyfriend of two years, nightclub owner Scott Sartiano, have ended their relationship.

"They're both very focused on their careers," a source told UsMagazine.com. "It wasn't a bad breakup. They're still talking."

It seems that life is just taking these two in different directions, as Jamie is moving to L.A. to try and get some work, while Scott's (who once dated Ashley Olsen) bread and butter is the New York nightlife

"It just couldn't work," the insider said. "It's what's best for them right now. They're both really sad. They were very in love."

 Womp, womp.

Why does Jennifer Lopez need to do a reality show? She has so much money and a brand new set of twins -- why, why, why?

According to People.com, Jen has signed with TLC to co-executive produce, co-create and star in the “docu-series,” which will focus on how the new mom survives her crazy life. The show will center around La Lopez's days of being a working superstar mom and launching her new fragrance.

“I’m looking forward to sharing this exciting journey together,” she said of teaming with the cable network.

“Jennifer is unbelievably passionate about life and will be an incredible role model for our audience,” TLC's President, Angela Shapiro-Mathes said in a statement.

My only thought is that Jen thinks the show will increase sales of her new perfume -- or that she's that desperate to be back in the spotlight. Either way, the whole thing sounds crazy to me.

Um, here's Ashlee Simpson on the cover of the May issue of Shape.

"I never thought I'd be on the cover of a magazine in a bikini," Mrs. Pete Wentz-to-be tells the mag.

Ash says she's been working out with a trainer two to three times a week and has revamped her diet, eating yogurt and granola for breakfast, turkey or veggie wraps for lunch and lean proteins like fish and chicken for dinner.

"I try to listen to what my body craves," she said. "Sometimes it tells me to eat more fruit, but sometimes it tells me to eat Skittles!"

Nothing about pickles and ice cream? Interesting...

Ugly Betty's Daniel, Eric Mabius, and his wife, interior designer Ivy Sherman, have revealed that they are expecting their second child.

"We don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet," Betty's Boss told the Associated Press.

The new baby will join big brother Maxwell, almost 2.

Congrats!

Who is that girl?

Kim Kardashian is almost unrecognizable without the gobs and gobs of makeup that she is usually wearing. She actually went out shopping at Kitson, looking au naturel. Maybe it was on a dare or something, but I have to give her props -- girl even smile for the paparazzi.

Makes her a tad more human, no? 

The man is a baby-making machine!

Hottie actor Mark Wahlberg and his fiancée of four years, Rhea Durham, are expecting their third child together. According to OK!, Mark's pal blabbed the news that the couple will be welcoming a boy into their family this fall.

"Mark is thrilled to be having another baby," said the insider. "He is an amazing dad, and his two children are his world. He always used to joke about wanting at least a dozen kids, but it looks like he wasn't joking after all."

The family man already has daughter Ella Rae, 4, and a son, Michael, 2.

Congrats!

America's favorite couple is splitting!

I'm totally kidding -- well, not about the split, but about them being America's favorite couple. Star Jones has filed for divorce from husband Al Reynolds, after three-and-a-half years of marriage.

"Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life.  A month ago I filed for divorce," Star revealed to Entertainment Tonight. "The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone's life that requires privacy with one's thoughts.  I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman."

Something never seemed right between those two, anyway. Their wedding was a big spectacle and the whole marriage appeared to be pretty staged.  Now Star can out her her big lollipop head back on the market and find a new man.

The main reason I am running the cover of the new Star is because this is the first positive magazine cover dedicated to Britney Spears in eons. For that reason alone Brit should wallpaper her house in it.

The mag, filled with new and exclusive photos of the pop star on the beach in Malibu, says Brit has lost 20lbs in 30 days, that her cellulite has magically disappeared, and that her legs are back to be being Thoroughbred-caliber (Hi, Pat!). If you want to see how she did it, pick up the new issue on May 5.

I bet the people at Bally's are high-fiving as we speak. 

I don't know how true this is, but it's worth a listen.

According to the New York Post, O.J. Simpson has asked to be included in the next installment of Donald Trump' s Celebrity Apprentice.

“Simpson really wants to do it. Trump and NBC are thinking about it, but are being very cautious,” a source told the paper. “There’s a certain amount of heat associated with Simpson.”

Um, yeah. If I were Donald, and I fired O.J. on national television, I'd sleep with one eye open for the rest of my days.

Suri Cruise turned the big 2 on April 18, and that girl partied like it was 1999.

Suri's parents, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes went all out for their baby's b-day, reportedly spending over $100,000 on an afternoon party for family and friends.

So, what does that kind of money buy a kid who was born in 2006? A butterfly-themed bash for Suri, who loves the little buggers, at a private home in the Hollywood Hills adorned with $17,000 in fresh flowers. Also on hand: $5000 worth of cakes from LA's Sweet Lady Jane bakery -- every guest get their own personalized cake -- the birthday cake, which was four-tiered with white buttercream icing and -- you guessed it -- sugar-paste bumblebees and butterflies! And for mama Katie, who is a cupcake-loving fool, $230 worth of cupcakes from LA bakery Sprinkles.

In related news, Suri hasn't slept in 5 days.

"It was a great party," one attendee said. "Suri was in a really great mood and loved having all the balloons around.” 

Um, my son's party at Party Gym was really good, too. We gave out candy bags.

I don't think Miley Cyrus is going to have to worry about how she's going to pay for her Junior prom.

The teen phenomenon has just signed a seven-figure book deal with Disney (her bread and butter), to write about her memoirs.

That kills me -- her memoirs? She's 15!

The book will center on Miley's climb to fame, as she was guided by her mom, Leticia. As a bonus, and apparently worth at least a few mil, it will include never-before-seen family photos. Ooooooooooooh!

"I hope to motivate mothers and daughters to build lifetimes of memories together and inspire kids around the world to live their dreams," Miley said in a statement. "I am so excited to let fans in on how important my relationship with my family is to me."

Done! Any kid who hears that she's making millions of dollars to write about her life will probably want to do the same. Unfortunately, Jimmy's book (the 15-year-old boy who lives down the block from me) will be centered around his bus rides to school and his afternoons filled with texting and video games.

I just said he was a lucky man -- and I was right.

Richie Sambora plead guilty to one charge of DUI on Tuesday and just missed spending up to six months in jail. Instead, the Bon Jovi rocker was sentenced to three years probation, a three-month alcohol education class, and ordered to pay fees.

All in all, this was the best possible outcome for Rich, who was caught driving with a .13 blood-alcohol level last month -- with his daughter, Ava, in the car. No child endangerment charge & no jail. Now he needs to get sober and stay that way.

Beyonce and Jay-Z might not want to come right out and say that they are Mr. & Mrs., but their paperwork is certainly confirming it. The recording stars filed a signed marriage license in Scarsdale, NY on Friday, says People.com.

The date of the nups? April 4th -- that Friday night in question, where the big she-bang took place at Jay-Z's place in the city. They had filed for the license three days before the flower-filled wedding.

So, they're married. Kay?

That's why she's a genius. Maybe this whole pregnancy thing is just a publicity stunt, maybe it's not. But whoever is telling her to keep the world guessing is going to be responsible for her album sales. Girl hasn't seen this much publicity since her lip synching/hoe-down dance fiasco on SNL.

Kanye West and longtime girlfriend Alexis Phifer have broken up -- putting plans to marry to rest -- but the woman scorned is not dissing her ex. In fact, she's being super classy about the whole thing.

"It's always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends,” Alexis told People.com. "I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavors. He's one of the most talented people I've ever met."

Sources say that Kanye has been majorly wrapped up in his career, specifically his new "Glow in the Dark" tour, and hadn't been making much time for Alexis. The pair, who had gotten engaged in 2006, just couldn't make it work, but kudos to Alexis for taking the high road. It's nice to see exes who can have a mutual respect for each other even after things don't pan out the way they expected.

I absolutely LOVED this item from the New York Post's Page Six, regarding Lindsay Lohan and girlfriend(?) Samantha Ronson. We told you the two soul sisters were partying together over the weekend, and AA member Lindsay was seen drinking the night away, but here's a little tidbit about what happened when Ashley Olsen stopped by the deejay both to greet Sam:

Lindsay Lohan gets feisty when it comes to gal pal Sam Ronson. The two spent the weekend partying at the Beatrice Inn on Friday and Hawaiian Tropic Zone on Saturday, where Ronson was spinning, but Lohan didn't like all the attention Ronson was getting. "Ashley Olsen said hello to Sam at the Beatrice, and Lindsay screamed at her, 'Get your 15-year-old 'Full House' a - - away from my girlfriend,' " said our spy. Saturday, Lohan said Ronson "was ignoring her" and became upset. "Samantha was really focused on her work and didn't leave the booth for anything," said our spy. Lindsay is so into her pal, she's even created a Facebook profile under "Lindsay Ronson."

I know the spies said that LiLo was drinking Red Bull and Grey Goose, but I'm thinking there were a couple of shots of CRAZY in there, as well.

KITT, bring me some band-aids!

Here's the good news; David Hasselhoff's latest hospital stay has nothing do with him falling off the wagon and shoving hamburgers in his mouth. The bad news? The dude had a blood river flowing from his head, when a surgical wound above his eye reopened.

According to his rep, Judy Katz, Hoff's just fine now and was scheduled to be released from the hospital by Monday evening. The America's Got Talent judge reportedly had something removed from his face last week (what, we don't know), and, when the incision started to bleed, his assistant took him to the hospital.

So, all's well on The Hoff front. You can go back to eating your burgers in peace.

For Kate Hudson's 29th birthday on Saturday, the actress spent the day with her on-again love, Owen Wilson, and his parents in Miami.

According to People.com, the group lunched at Lario's on South Beach Saturday afternoon. "The four of them sat away from the crowds and had a blast," said a spy. "Kate and Owen looked very happy and were talking up a storm to Owen's parents."

Later that night, they dropped the 'rents and it was all about the party, as Kate, Owen and some of Kate's girlfriends headed out for dinner at Ago at the Shore Club. Following their good meal, Kate and Owen held hands as they walked to the Skybar, where they hung all over each other poolside -- on a bed.

On witness said the renewed lovebirds kissed up a storm and "were very sweet looking, it was super lovey-dovey."

Are you guys happy that these two are back together? I am. I think they are genuinely in love. Or Owen is, anyway.

Another Cruise will be speeding onto the big screen, as Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's son, Connor, has just snagged a role in the new Will Smith movie, Seven Pounds.

Yes, it is a little curious considering Tom and Will are BFFs, but sources say that Connor had to audition for the role -- which is a younger version of Will's character.

"Tom is so proud of Connor," says a source. "He's proud of him for really doing this on his own."

For his first time out, Connor is in decent company in the flick, which also stars Woody Harrelson and Rosario Dawson.

I tend to be skeptical when mega movie star's kids get roles in films, but Will and Jada's little one, Jayden, had a big role in dad's The Pursuit of Happiness and rocked it. Maybe Connor is just as good?

This might be the lamest story in creation, but I would never want to cheat my Blabber-ers out of having something to talk about around the water cooler.

Here's the deal -- Jessica Simpson and her boyfriend, football player Tony Romo, went out to celebrate his birthday, at Suite in Dallas, with friends. They danced and partied, and Jessica even did her best Marilyn Monroe impression and sang "Happy Birthday" to him over the microphone.

Then the cake came out. A No. 9, blue, Dallas Cowboys cake (like he's friggin' 8). They fed each other the confection, getting blue icing all over the place, as Jess took her tongue to her man.

"She licked cake from his face as everyone cheered them on. It was quite a spectacle," says one club insider. "But they looked really happy together. Jessica had blue icing all over her hands and mouth and Tony was laughing."

If you want see the photos -- they are here. Otherwise go on with your day and pretend I never wrote this.

It's no secret that Kanye West is pretty intense when it comes to his work -- but maybe he should be as passionate about his woman. Spies say that Kanye is so crazy about everything being perfect on his new tour that he and his fiancée, Alexis Phifer, have broken off their engagement.

A source close to the couple told UsMagazine.com that "Kanye is possessed by the tour and everything going on and just couldn't keep it going. They are still friends and have broken up and gotten back together before, so it could work out."

The insider said that Kanye and Alexis planned to marry as a tribute to his late mom, Donda West, who urged the couple, who have been dating on and off since 2002, to make it official. 

"I’m just going to go and get married,” Kanye had told GQ last year. “I’m not going to make a big deal out of it.”

You can say that again.

New York magazine has done us all a huge solid by putting the sexy stars of The CW's Gossip Girl on their new cover -- in their underwear!

The "OMFG" show comes roaring back tonight with new episodes, and New York mag is on board, claiming GG is the "Best. Show. Ever."

I'm going to have to agree. I often find myself clapping at the end of an episode -- something that I haven't done since Kelly and Dylan were hooking up back in the day on 90210. But, if you're loco enough to not take my word for it, or New York mag's word, or the word of the millions of others who are foaming at the mouth for tonight's premiere, just watch it yourself. And when you're standing in your living room, with your mouth agape and your hands stinging from all the applauding you've done, you'll see what we're all texting about.

For those of you who have been keeping Michelle Williams and daughter Matilda Ledger in your thoughts, I thought I'd share this photo of the two girls with you. M&M went out for a stroll on Saturday in Brooklyn, NY -- where the weather was absolutely beautiful.

While we're sure that not a day goes by where they both don't miss the dearly-departed Heath Ledger, it's nice to see them out and about.

Isn't Matilda just the spitting image of her dad? 

Blah! Just saying that leaves a terrible taste in my mouth.

According to PerezHilton.com, the rumors that Kiki and my beloved Ryan Gosling are hooking up are true! Kirsten and Ry are currently in NYC shooting their new movie, All Good Things, and have been seen out on numerous occasions doing some after-work flirting. Now, a source told PH that the costars were partying together at The Box on Saturday -- and were totally getting their kiss on.

"They were making out publicly," said the spy. "They didn't try to hide it."

Ugh! I need to go gargle.

Um, isn't Lindsay Lohan supposed to be on the wagon?

Then why was the rehabbed starlet reportedly partying like a rock star in New York City over the weekend? According to People.com, Lindsay joined thisclose pal Samantha Ronson at Times Square's Hawaiian Tropic Zone, as Sam played deejay late Saturday night into Sunday.

According to a source, Lilo was drinking Grey Goose and Red Bull cocktails and getting down. An onlooker said Lindsay was "tossing her hair around and doing full body rolls" to the music – "even throwing her hands in the air and singing along to Madonna and Justin Timberlake's '4 Minutes'. She also sang along and pumped her chest to 'Soulja Boy.'"

Lindsay and Sam left the club together, in a black Cadillac Escalade at 4:15 a.m. 

Someone told me recently that Samantha was supposed to be to Lindsay what Britney Spears' dad is to Brit -- you know, keeping her on track and focused on getting her career back.

Not so much, I guess.

Cameron Diaz and her family held a memorial service for Cameron's dad, Emilio Diaz, this weekend, and two of Cam's ex-boyfriends showed up to lend their girl some support.

Justin Timberlake and John Mayer arrived at Mahe in Seal Beach separately, and paid their respects to Cam, along with the other guests who came to honor her dad's free-spirited life.

"Most people started arriving at 1:30 and hardly no one wore black," says a source."Lots of people were wearing Hawaiian shirts. It looked more like a party."

The boys stayed until about 4, when most of the guests began to leave, and after Cameron had made a speech about her late father, who died suddenly of pneumonia last week.

If you want to show Cameron that you care, the family has suggested sending donations to Surfrider.org or Reefcheck.org in Emilio's name, in lieu of flowers.

Britney Spears has been asked back to How I Met Your Mother!

According to People.com the Britster will be reprising her role as the quirky receptionist at Ted's girlfriend's dermatology office. Last we saw her character, Brit was flirting with -- wait for it -- the awesome Barney.

Can't wait to see where that went!

"The show is ecstatic and so is Britney,” a source said. “She had so much fun the first time around she really wanted to come back. It was a mutual decision to work together more.”

I'm excited!

It was a scary evening for Sandra Bullock and husband Jesse James, who were involved in a car accident on Friday night.

The couple, who are in Massachusetts while Sandy films new movie, were were returning to their hotel when a Subaru station wagon veered into their lane and crashed into the front of their black SUV. According to Gloucester police, the driver of the Subaru was Lucille Gatchell, 64,  who had an alcohol level 2 1/2 times the legal limit.

Luckily, nobody was hurt in the crash.

It's a well-known fact that Lindsay Lohan's dad, Michael Lohan, has diarrhea of the mouth when it comes to, well, everything, but specifically his daughter. Mikey acts like Lindsay wants him to represent her and he wants us to believe that they are superclose but, in reality, Linds just wants her pops to shut it.

“You know what I have to say about my father is that I just wish that he wouldn’t go and talk to the media as a parent,” she told Billy Bush during a phone interview for his new show. “It is not attractive to me. It really upsets me, and I wish he would stop.”

Lindsay didn't go into specifics as to what she wishes her dad would stop yapping about -- but I'm pretty sure she just meant for him to quit his yammering all around.

"There is no reason that anybody should be talking about any personal things that go on in their lives,” she said. “I think people make things up enough and to bring attention to something that is not really going on is unnecessary.”

Did you hear that Mikey? Can you hear anything? Because you sure do a lot of talking, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say you're not so good at the listening. And, like my therapist always says, "There's a big difference between hearing and listening."

Truer word were never spoken.

Ashlee Simpson continued to be coy about the possibility that she and new hubby-to-be Pete Wentz are expecting a baby, when she appeared on The Today Show this morning.

When Matt Lauer asked about the rumors (he obviously had to), Ash simply said, "Time will tell," then said she was, however, "giving birth to her new album."

Eww -- bad visual.

In Touch Weekly's new issue says that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are thisclose to being over, as Katie is tiring of being Tom's dressed-up, perfect little woman.

The mag reports that TomKat were planning a "trial separation" and that Kate was going to take Suri and move to New York. One insider said, "Of course Katie still loves him (Tom), but she does often feel like the little wife that has to sit there quietly and smile serenely at everything he says."

Reps for Tom and Katie call the story "absolutely false" and say that the couple, who will be married three years in November, are super happy. "[Katie] and her husband enjoy a close and loving relationship."

Your thoughts?

Considering Britney Spears' lawyers are probably the hardest working people in America, it's nice to know that they are getting paid for their headaches.

Commissioner Reva Goetz ruled Thursday that the attorneys involved with Brit's conservatorship mumbo-jumbo will be paid nicely for their time spent of the case. Britney's attorney, Samuel Ingham, will receive up to $10,000 per week through the end of July, Jamie Spears' attorney, Geraldine Wyle, will get $175,000, trust attorney Clark Byam will be paid $22,500, and custody attorney Stacey Phillips will receive $75,000.

It seems like a ton of cash to you and me (so much so I'm regretting not going to law school), but to Britney it's pocket change that's completely worth every penny for the turnaround she's done since her dad has been in charge.

"I think we can all see that her present so-called friends and management have her focused on the wrong projects and things. If Lindsay would just listen to me and follow my guidance, like she did when her life was on the right path, and before the people you see now that are in her life, I guarantee that her life would straighten out and she'd be back to being the gifted actress everyone knew and loved."

-- Michael Lohan, to the NY Daily News' Gatecrasher, on how daughter Lindsay Lohan really should be following in his stellar footsteps

Um, was there a time when everyone knew and loved Lindsay?

Believe it or not, this news makes me happy.

According to reports, Jamie Lynn Spears and her babydaddy/fiancé, Casey Aldridge, have been house-hunting together in Mississippi. The couple, who will be welcoming their first child this summer, have already made an offer on a three-bedroom house in the town of Liberty. Their new abode will have a loft, marble floors, a remodeled kitchen and a game room.

"Jamie Lynn is really excited over having a home of her own," an insider said.

At least these kids are making an honest go at being family. I have my doubts that this will last forever, but wouldn't it be nice if it did?

Some of you jumped all over me the other day for making fun of The Hills' Heidi Montag and the debut of her clothing line, Heidiwood, saying that I should let her "follow her dream" and crap like that. But, here's the thing. If designing trampy clothes was Heidi's career aspiration, why did she drop out of fashion school within the first week to become a club promoter?

Anyway, New York Magazine's fashion critics actually went and tried on some of articles in the Heidiwood line and they seem to think that Heidi missed all the "stay in school" messages growing up. In a nutshell, they said Heidi's clothes are made like crap -- and though they may be cheap (nothing is over $60), they aren't even worth that much. On top of that, the magazine's brave ladies said they would basically be mistaken for streetwalkers if they wore any of the items outside.

"No self-respecting grown woman should allow herself to be seen in these garments. Only two of the twelve items have sleeves, and just one — a pair of jeans — extends past mid-thigh. In fact, only one other thing extends past the upper thigh: a dress that would have been mildly acceptable had it not been made from the kind of cotton you usually only see on Target’s discount panties. At one point, we faced each other: One of us wore black short-shorts with a one-inch inseam (half a thumb, for real) and a zebra-striped tank with a faux-chiffon back bow; the other, a white-denim, butt-cleavage-baring skirt with a backless teal top that's baggy in the bust and tight at the gut — perfect if you haven't eaten pasta in ten years and have ginormous implants (sound familiar?). The stuff was the complete opposite of flattering. We looked like rejects from Rock of Love II with Bret Michaels; stick us on the hood of a car and Whitesnake would've appeared, guitars in hand."

That's pretty hilarious. Can I continue to make fun of her now?

Britney Spears may be coming to a gym near you!

According to TMZ.com, Brit is in talks with Bally's Total Fitness to be the face of their clubs!  The website says Brit's parents have both been talking to the company's peeps about making a deal for Britney. Apparently, the pop star's former manager Larry Rudolph (who has been back in the picture lately) knows someone at the top over there and is pushing things to happen. 

In the meantime, Brit has working out at Bally's a lot -- sometimes three times a day -- and she's training with two of their personal trainers! They've also assigned her a nutritionist, and, right now, no money is being exchanged either way . A company insider said, "We're more interested in Britney Spears' health than her $19."

That's lovely. Whatever, Brit's body is going to look HOT!  I hope she seals the deal.

If you were hoping to get Joel Madden's attention by dressing like his girlfriend Nicole Richie, you might want to rethink your plan of action.

The Good Charlotte rocker announced to a crowd at Queens College in New York City, that it's not Nicole that will forever have his heart -- it's someone a lot smaller! Does a smaller person really exist, you may ask? She sure does -- and her name is Harlow.

"You know, no matter how many beautiful girls there are in this audience," he told the audience, "I must confess that three months ago, I had a little baby girl, and she's my one and only true love."

The crowd, like me, went "Awwwwwww." 

I know I've said this before but I LOVE HIM.

Could it be?

Cynthia Nixon has reportedly said that someone dies in the new Sex and the City movie -- yet she refused to say who!

Do you believe her? Was she kidding? Could it be that one of the awesome foursome will meet their maker? I really can't believe that. Maybe one of the guys will die? Like, Charlotte's husband or Samantha's boyfriend or something, but not one of the ladies. Then they could never make another movie. I just don't see that happening, but I could be in total denial right now. What do you think?

I'm pretty sure Rach's blonde locks are just a wig, but what do you think? Should Summer have been a fair-haired beauty?

According to E! News, The Hills star Brody Jenner and his girlfriend, whose existence royally pissed off Lauren Conrad, Cora Skinner, have gone their separate ways. "They broke up, because they decided they're better off as friends. Brody is definitely back on the market," said the insider.

Woohooo! Not.

Anyway, so does that mean that Brody will come crawling back to Lauren on an upcoming episode?

"They're not getting back together at all," a separate source said of the are they or aren't they couple.

That's not to say that the people over at MTV aren't already slicing together footage to make it look like the breakup was all Lauren's fault.

Hollywood good girl (don't call her that!) Hilary Duff hasn't really been in any sort of celebrity scuffle since she and Lindsay Lohan were on the outs over Aaron Carter -- which was like a lifetime ago. If you think about it, Lindsay's been in so much adult trouble since then, it's amazing that these two girls ever had the same taste in boys. But, anyway, Hil talks to the new issue of Allure about some of the girls who are considered to be on the same plank as she is and, though I think she's trying to darken up her squeaky clean image, she's going to have to get a little nastier that this.

"It's hard to find people who don't feel like they're in competition with you," Hillary said in the mag's May issue.

So, tell us what you really think about Lindsay, Miley Cyrus, and Avril Lavigne (who once called Hilary a "mommy's girl" -- gasp!).

On Lindsay: "Supposedly, I stole Lindsay Lohan's boyfriend. We were, like, 13! And I've never stolen anyone's boyfriend! I don't know how you do that! . . . She was talking about it and I wasn't. It made us both look bad and put up a big weirdness. Really she was just a girl my age. We are fine now, by the way."

On Miley: "We don't have each other's phone numbers. But when she meets me, she's excited. It's cute – I see a lot of myself in her." 

On Avril: "I said something about how she didn't like her fans dressing like her, and how she should appreciate that because it's a compliment. She called me a goody-goody. Everyone is trying to prove who they are, and their position. So, I'm 'the good girl.' She's 'the bad girl' or 'the party girl.' Sarah Jessica Parker doesn't take her clothes off, but she's not a 'good girl.' [Adult actors] don't get tagged like we do." 

There you have it. I appreciate that Hilary is decent role model for young girls, but everyone has a dark side. I'd really like to see hers. 

Britney Spears is safe -- for a few more months, at least.

Former puppeteer Sam Lutfi has been ordered to stay away from the pop star until the end of July -- and he says he's okay with that -- as long as it's helping Brit, of course.

"Sam and the family are communicating and cooperating trying to do what's best for Britney," a spokesman for the creepazoid told UsMagazine.com.

Sam kind of had no choice but to agree to keep his distance from Brit, considering there is a restraining order against him, but I'm just happy to know that he's able to sleep at night. Because, let's just say, he couldn't, I would have to slip some drugs into his drink and then maybe he would go all crazy, talk in a British accent, and rip his extensions out.

Sound familiar, Sam?

Cameron Diaz has released a statement to UsMagazine.com, about her father's untimely death:

"My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family. My dad was loved by so many people and his humor and spirit will always live on in our hearts."

Cam's dad sadly passed away Monday, after a bout with the flu turned into pneumonia. He was 58.

"I think our kids will look back on all that as being really funny when they get older, because they think of us as being really dorky — in fact, the dorkiest people on the planet! We are very much just parents together, although we have moments of being sexy and fun, and I do find him very sexy, obviously. I believe we are together for all the other reasons."

-- Angelina Jolie, to Star, on how her kids with Brad Pitt see their sex symbol parents

Exciting news for us Kelly Taylor lovers.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jennie Garth has walked away from her role on a new CBS pilot, My Best Friend's Girl, that was possibly keeping her from reprising her character, Kelly, in the upcoming 90210 spinoff. The mag reports that Jennie dropped out of the cast after Monday's table read and that it was "a mutual decision between her and the producers."

Jennie is said to be having a tough time coping with the death of her father, who passed away after she got this gig.

But, when Jennie is ready, she may already have a new (old) home to go to. Rob Thomas, the writer of the 90210 spin-off, has talked about getting Jennie back to Beverly Hills, to play our beloved Kelly, who would now be a fashion design teacher at West Bev.

How fab?!

Wasn't I just talking about the rebirth of Mariah Carey? Well, here's the omnipresent Mimi again -- on the cover of the new Us Weekly -- and this time she's born skinny. Supposedly Mariah outlines how she lost 20lbs. and talks about how she now fits back in to her high school jeans.

I'm pretty sure Mariah and I are around the same age and I, for one, would not want to be wearing the jeans I had in the 9th grade. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to be the same size as I was back then (actually, I'd like to be even thinner than that), but I certainly wouldn't be wearing my acid-washed, reverse fit (tapered on the bottom, wider at the hips) Gap dungarees (as my mother insists on calling them).

Mariah should go get her some sexy Paper Denim & Cloth jeans. I hear they are hot.

Contrary to recent online reports, a rep for Spiderman's Tobey Maguire and wife Jennifer Meyer says that the couple are not expecting a second little web-slinger.

In Touch claimed they had the "world exclusive" on Tuesday, saying that Jen is pregnant and the couple, who wed last year, will welcome baby No. 2 later this year. They currently have one daughter, Ruby, 17 months.

"Jen's doing great," the mag's source said. "She had an easy pregnancy last time around, so this time it should also be a breeze... They want at least three kids."

"This is 100 percent false," said Spidey's rep.

Is this really possible? Are Paris Hilton and Benji Madden really, seriously in love?

So says Mama, Kathy Hilton. Paris' mom told Vegas Luxe Life blog that her daughter and the Good Charlotte rocker are, indeed, super serious. "This has honestly become the real thing," Kathy said of Paris & Benji's relationship. "It's a great love match, and I have a funny feeling it's going to go all the way, and we've already given it our approval."

Rick Hilton agrees with his wife, adding that Benji is "the perfect example of 'don't judge a book by its cover.' He's polite, well mannered – even calls me sir. We love him like family already."

Paris is currently touring with Benji and the rest of the band and her mom says that Ben just might be the best thing that has ever happened to her daughter. "Their life has never been better," Kathy said. "We agree with Paris that he is an amazing guy... He's changed her life, and I really think she's genuinely in love for the first time."

It's just so hard for me to believe that Paris isn't dating him because he's Nicole Richie's boyfriend's brother, and because she's jealous of what Nicole has.

But, hey, who am I (besides a cynical celebrity blogger) to look down on love, right?

Are you sick of hearing about Ashlee Simpson's maybe-baby yet? I'm almost sick of talking about it, but I need to keep my Blabber-ers well informed!

According to People.com (very reputable), a source says that Ashlee is definitely pregnant and that she and Pete Wentz are planning to tie the knot in a hurry -- like next month. The loose-lipped friend says Jessica's little sis is throwing together a May wedding, at a friend's house in La Jolla, California.

Though Pete has called the quest to find out about Ash's pregnancy a "witch hunt," and Ashlee side-stepped the question at MTV TRL's yesterday, all arrows seem to be pointing to a baby bump on the horizon.

Now all we can do is sit back and wait for the confirmation.

Sad news for Cameron Diaz, who's dad passed away suddenly Tuesday morning.

According to TMZ.com, Emilio Diaz, 58, recently developed the flu which then turned into pneumonia. Before this, Cam's dad was said to be "terrific health."

A source says that production on Cameron's new film, My Sister's Keeper, has been shut down for now.

Our condolences to Cameron and her family.

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago.

After going a mammogram in 2006, Cynthia's doc called to tell her, 'Well I have some, it's not such great news,'"  she said on Good Morning America. Though the actress admitted to feeling "scared ... I was very cognizant of it," she said. "If it's going to happen, this is the best way for it to happen - that it's found so early, and we can just get right on it."

Cynthia, who's mother had also fought the disease, immediately told her children.

"I basically told them they found some cancer in my right breast," she remembered. "It's very small and it's very early. I'm going to have an operation, they're going to take it out, and then we're going to have six-and-a-half weeks of radiation, every weekday. This is what grandma went through, and I'm going to be fine."

"As the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, knowing my personal risk made me more aware and more empowered when I faced my own diagnosis," she told GMA.

Now, this is a lady we can learn from.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are one of my all-time favorite celebrity couples. The so-in-love twosome strolled around London Tuesday, looking like newlyweds. In reality, K&K will married for 20 years this coming September -- not a small feat for anyone these days but, in Hollywood, that's simply amazing. 

Congrats to them!

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Mariah Carey is having a rebirth of some sort. With her brand new album, her record-breaking 18th No. 1 Billboard hit, her hot new body, and her appearance on American Idol, it makes sense that she should have a new boyfriend to go along with all this goodness.

According to PerezHilton.com, Mimi does have a new guy -- and his name is Nick Cannon! Perez says that Mariah and Nick have been getting very cozy lately and that they flew to Vegas last night, together, on a private jet. When the new couple got to Sin City, they headed over to Prive, where they celebrated rapper (and Mariah BFF) Da Brat's birthday.

Nick was previously engaged to Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks, but that didn't work out so well. Do you think Mims and Nick make a good couple? 

Rob Lowe's former nanny has filed a lawsuit against the actor, claiming he repeatedly exposed and touched himself in front of her. Jessica Gibson, 24,  who worked for Rob and his wife on and off for seven years, also claims that the Brothers & Sister's star touched her inappropriately, and that Sheryl Lowe would prance around the house naked, make vulgar comments, and would discuss her sex life with Rob to the nanny.

The lawsuit, which was filed Monday in a Santa Barbara court, alleges that Rob, "placed his hand inside Gibson's pants" several times from about Sept. 2005 to around Jan. 2008, and that he allegedly grabbed her butt without her consent.

Jessica was on the Today show this morning, telling her side of the story, and Rob's lawyer was on hand to read a statement on his client's behalf:

"Ms. Gibson's older sister worked for the Lowes for 7 years. Ms. Gibson worked for the Lowes on and off for 7 years. She left at least 2 times, to pursue other jobs, and returned each time asking for more hours. She sent 2 emails the day after she left, both saying she loved the Lowes and her leaving had nothing to do with them but her heart wasn't into being a nanny anymore. This is totally inconsistent with her latest allegations. An investigation of dozens of present and former employees has failed to find one single person to verify her allegations. The allegations in the complain are simply untrue."

The nanny's lawyer, Gloria Allred, replied, "We don't think so." 

So, if it was so bad at the Lowe residence, why did Jessica keep coming back? "I love the children," Jessica said. "I needed the job. I thought it would get better, and I was scared." 

Rob knew this was coming and wrote a warning to his former employee, in The Huffington Post, telling her not to mess with his family. I guess she didn't listen.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban walked the red carpet at last night's CMT Awards, and they looked super happy. Nic is looking more gorgeous than ever, but the mom-to-be continues to be the skinniest pregnant lady I've ever seen. I'm not mad at her, I just think it's amazing. If the baby has Nicole's height, his or her legs must be so scrunched up.

Before you all start yelling at me, I am reiterating, I'm not criticizing the way she looks -- I think it's great to be so slim when you have a baby coming this summer, it's just unusual. Especially when we've just come off looking a giant baby bellies, like Jennifer Lopez's and Christina Aguilera's. That's it -- that's all I'm saying. Everyone take a deep breath before commenting...

Can't make it to NYC on April 30, to catch Madonna's performance from Roseland Ballroom?

Have no fear -- Madge has confirmed that her big return to live shows will be broadcast live to Msn.com, for all of the Unites States to see.The concert will be then be re-broadcast on May 15 for the rest of the world. This will be the first time Madonna is performing songs from her new album Hard Candy, which will be released April 29.

But don't expect her to sing "Like A Virgin", people. We've already been through this -- she ain't gonna do it.

"She's like this Tennessee Williams tragic figure. The fatter she gets, the weirder she gets, the more I love her. I found her moderately appealing in the late '90s, but now I would marry her in a heartbeat."

-- Moby, to Britain's The Sun, on his love for Britney Spears

Well, with sweet-talk like that, we bet Brit will be knocking on Moby's door any minute now.

Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz was quick to react to the breaking news that his new fiancée, Ashlee Simpson, is expecting a baby.

"There is a witch hunt for people to be pregnant whenever they get engaged in Hollywood," Pete wrote in an email to MTV News. "This is all news to me. I can't wait for the story about how I'm really in a gay relationship and this is all just a cover."

"I mean really, this is crazy...I mean we're engaged, that's true, and happy about it."

When asked specifically if he was denying that Ash was with child, Pete replied, "Yeah."

But, in addition to Us Weekly saying they have confirmation that there is a baby on the way, sources over at E! News also claim to have gotten the good word from reputable sources. The insider said, "It's very early" in the pregnancy, and that Pete and Ash just told their families last week. Then, this past weekend, they told a couple of more people, who, apparently, told some other people, who leaked it to the press. 

Coincidentally, Ashlee's new album, Bittersweet World, is coming out April 22. Do you think this could be a publicity stunt?

Richie Sambora's recent arrest for DUI may just be the beginning of the bad news for the Bon Jovi guitarist.

According to a source from the Laguna Beach Police Dept., two misdemeanor counts have been requested against Richie -- one for driving under the influence and one for child endangerment. You see, when Richie was stopped by police last month his daughter with Heather Locklear, Ava, 10, was in the car.

So, what does it mean that the charges have been "requested"?

"All that means is the police department has requested these charges against him and it was sent over to the district attorney's office," the source tells UsMagazine.com. "It does not mean that he is officially charged, the DA has the final decision on that."

Richie is scheduled to appear in court on May 7.

You know what I find interesting? We haven't heard a word from Heather about this. Can you imagine if this was a Denise Richards/Charlie Sheen situation? They'd be taking out full page ads in Variety to curse each other out.

I understand that this is the obvious story to come immediately after last week's big news that Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are engaged, but UsMagazine.com is saying that a very good source confirmed that Ash and Pete are expecting their first child together.

They usually don't use the word "confirm" unless they really know.

Still, a rep for Pete & Ash told the mag, "We are thrilled to confirm their engagement and congratulate this happy couple. Beyond that there is nothing to say."

Maybe they haven't broken the news to Ash's dad, Joe Simpson, who is going to FREAK.

If you're tired of the typical teen reality show, where most of the characters are air-headed bimbo-ish girls and guys, MTV is offering you something different. Their brand new show, The Paper, chronicles the lives of seven students from Cypress Bay High School in Florida, all staffers on the school's newspaper, The Circuit. 

In a nice change from the jocks and the beauty queens, we get to have a closer look at some ambitious, competitive kids -- some of who are vying for the Editor in Chief position -- all who are focused on their futures. And, while this is MTV's attempt at going deeper than your Laguna Beach or Two-A-Days project, the show is still chock full of the tension, meltdowns and the high school antics that appeal to us reality TV lovers. 

So, check out the premiere of The Paper tonight on MTV at 10:30pm -- after The Hills -- and let me know what you thought of it. And, if after you've watched, you're still craving some air-headed bimbo-ish ridiculousness, hang on a bit for the premiere of Paris Hilton's: My New BFF. 

"I had to kiss Jude about 90 times and I didn't want to laugh, but it seemed so ridiculous. What in the world am I doing kissing Jude Law? He's Jude...and I'm...me."

-- Singer/actress Norah Jones, on the grueling job of starring opposite Jude Law in the new movie, My Blueberry Nights.

So, I totally gagged on my cornflakes this morning, as I perused through photos from Heidi Montag's debut fashion show for her new clothing line, Heidiwood.

Yes, Heidiwood.

She's just so cheesy -- and don't get me started on Spencer Pratt.

Anyway, models walked catwalk in The Hills star's designs, as music (if you want to call it that) from Heidi's upcoming album screeched through the speakers.

For her big bow, Heidi did her own runway run in ridiculously-short black shorts and a zebra print half-shirt halter top. Oh yeah and black stilettos. From the "Classy" line, no doubt. 

And, never one to miss any kind of public moment, Spencer showed up on stage to present his love with two dozen pink roses and a big smooch.

I heard that instead of swag bags Heidi opted for barf bags. Good move.

How funny!

Paul McCartney's money-sucking ex, Heather Mills, was a guest a judge at the Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas on Friday night. But, when she was introduced from the panel, the audience booed her!

You gotta love that.

Needless to say, Heather brushed it off, kept a smiled plastered on her face while the camera was on her and did her job. She didn't seem to let her bother her later, either, as she hit the dance at the after-party at Prive. At one point, the Dancing With the Stars alum did her thing to Donna Summer's "She Works Hard For the Money."

To which I'd like to say, "Um, no."

Former Law & Order star Elisabeth Rohm gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

According to People.com, Easton August Anthony arrived about two weeks early, weighing in at 6 lbs, 13 oz, and measuring 18 inches long.

"I've been dreaming about her for the last nine months, I'm so thrilled she's finally here," Elisabeth said. "Ron and I cannot wait to take her home and begin our life together as a family."

The actress says that her new baby girl will play an important part in her wedding to fiancé Ron Wooster, which is planned for October. "Our daughter may be in a bassinet, but she'll be the prettiest flower girl. I can't wait."

Cute! Congrats!

Well on her way to becoming the next Elizabeth Taylor, Ivana Trump tied the knot, for the fourth time, on Saturday.

Ivana married Rossano Rubicondi in front of about 500 friends and family members, at ex-hubby Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, in Palm Beach, Florida. "I am so happy my friends from around the world came to be with me on my wedding day," the blushing bride told People.com, before the ceremony.

Ivana and Rossano's ceremony was a complete family affair, as The Donald's sister, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, performed the service, while Ivana's sons gave her away, and daughter, Ivanka, served as maid of-honor. Even Donald showed up and made nice.

Congrats to Ivana and Rossano (who's 24 years younger than his bride), as they set off on their new life together. Here's hoping four is the magic number.

Actress Cate Blanchett welcomed baby boy No. 3 into the world on Sunday.

Ignatius Martin, was born to Cate and her husband, Andrew Upton, at a Sydney hospital. The new little tyke joins his two older brothers, Dashiell John, 5, and Roman Robert, 3.

Congrats!

Britney Spears's bad luck with cars continued this weekend, as the pop star caused a three-car bang up on a highway this weekend.

Brit was driving her 2008 white Mercedes on Saturday evening, when she rear-ended the person in front of her on the 405 connector to the 101 freeway.

According to accident report from the California Highway Patrol, "The collision occurred when the driver of the Mercedes, driving in the #3 lane, in stop and go traffic failed to observe the vehicle directly ahead of her come to a complete stop. She attempted to brake but failed to stop her vehicle prior to colliding into the rear of the Nissan."

The Nissan then hit the car in front of them, but no damage was done. Luckily, nobody was hurt in the accident and it seems like it was pretty minor. So minor, in fact, that Britney went out to dinner later in the evening with her mom -- but she let someone else do the driving.

So, to sum up, it was nothing earth-shattering -- there were no drugs involved, Britney wasn't drunk, and the kids weren't in the car. She's just a bad driver.April 14 at 6:24 AM | Permalink | More: britney spears / tracy | Comments (29)

Contrary to popular belief, the couple didn't meet at Ocean's Thirteen premiere party at the Palms Casino Resort in 2007 --  it was actually years before that.

"It was on his birthday three or four years ago at Whiskey at [Vegas's] Green Valley Ranch," Sarah said, in an interview with the Las Vegas Review Journal, and she and George's party met up. "I was with some friends. We were all dancing, taking pictures, being silly."  But, Sarah had a boyfriend at the time. Then, when the actor went to Vegas for the Ocean's premiere last summer, "he heard I was working at Moon [nightclub]." He went to find her and, she says, "we hung out." 

It must have been a good time because, a month later, he took her to his house in Italy. The rest is history.

Why don't these things ever happen to me?? Though I did meet the mayor of Hoboken once at the diner. It was thrilling, but he's not George Clooney and I was never his girlfriend. Oh well.

For more celebs who date outside the Hollywood pool, check out our Average Joe and Jane slide show.

Ah, the lovely and beautiful Alicia Keys is on the cover of the new issue of Blender, and though she may appear to be as sweet and gentle as her music, the songstress took this opportunity to reveal quite the different side.

Alicia tells the mag that she wears a gold AK-47 pendant around her neck "to symbolize strength, power and killing 'em dead." She also opens up about a tough time she faced right after hitting it big in the music industry.

"I was hanging off the edge of a cliff," the piano master revealed. "Something had to give, or I was gonna lose my mind." Her manager said Alicia's depression resulted in "dark, weird" music.

Now, Alicia is better and is working a different angle.

"I'm discovering my sexual side," she says. "I recorded this song ... it's so sensual, it moves you."

So, if her dark days inspired dark music, and now she's writing sexy songs, one might deduce that things are going well in the romance department for Ms. Keys, and that someone is doing some tickling of the ivories.

Play on!

"Better them than me."

-- Heather Mills, to Britain's GMTV morning show, on ex-husband, Paul McCartney's, rumored romances with Rosanna Arquette and Nancy Shevell

I think I speak for all of us when I say, "Just SHUT UP!"

You had to know Rosie O' Donnell wasn't going to sit back and not say anything about The Globe's recent accusations that she "bullies" her 12-year-old son.

“Kelli, come say ‘Hi’ to the bloggers," Rosie said to her wife, Kelli Carpenter, while filming a her video blog for Rosie.com. "Honey, come say hi! Are you scared of my abusive parenting ways honey?” Rosie asked in jest, referring the tabloid's cover that read, “Abusive Rosie Bullies Son, 12.”

In their story, the mag claimed that Ro got rough with Parker, and published six photos of the mother and son in, what looks to be, an argument. In one of those pictures, Rosie has her hand on her kid's arm. 

“Um, no,” Kelli said. “I would assume that any mother [out] there that has a 12 or 13-year-old boy has grabbed him by the arm.”

“The story is absolutely ludicrous and ridiculous,” a rep for Rosie told Access Hollywood. “There is no truth to it whatsoever.”

Rosie followed up her partner's response, saying that that would be “our only comment, because you’re not supposed to comment. But it’s the only thing going through my mind.”

I'm going to have to support Ro on this one. Maybe she was pulling him back from oncoming traffic. Maybe he was mouthing off and she wanted to get his attention. Maybe she was swatting a bee off of him. An unfounded story like this one is just wrong.

There's an item from today's New York Post's Page Six that made me giggle. It's all about the auditions for Paris Hilton's upcoming MTV reality show, Paris Hilton's My New BFF. A spy for the paper says that the lineup of potential candidates, who lined up outside New York's Nikki Beach, were quite the sight to see.

"It looked like Barbie threw up in there," was the statement used to describe the scene. "All the girls looked like versions of Donatella Versace. They all had bleached blond hair, too-dark tans and were wearing tight, shiny dresses."

Oh, you mean they all looked exactly like Paris.

"Like Barbie threw up" -- LOVE IT.

'90s rapper Vanilla Ice ain't so sweet.

Robert Van Winkle (his real name), and once-star of VH1's Surreal Life, was arrested Thursday night at his home in Florida, after an alleged physical fight with his wife, Laura. A source told the website that Ice and Laura got into an argument and he pushed her.

According to TMZ.com, the has-been rapper was booked by Palm Beach County cops and is still currently in custody. He is expected to go before a judge on Friday.

Um, what's he smiling about?

Jessica Simpson says she is thrilled for her baby sis, Ashlee, and Pete Wentz, who announced they are headed down the aisle.

"My sister is overflowing with joy," Jess told People.com. "Pete is an incredible soul. They naturally bring out the best in each other. I couldn't be happier."

That's lovely, and I'm sure she means it, but there's no way that statement wasn't rehearsed. "Pete is an incredible soul?" This is the girl who didn't know if Chicken of the Sea was chicken or tuna, and who thought Buffalo wings were made from buffalo!

That aside, I do think Jessica is a nice person and I'm sure she'll have plenty of tips for Ashlee on Ash's big wedding night, if you catch my drift.

What? You don't think Ashlee's a virgin?

I know there's usually a baby in our Cute Dad of the Day entries, but I'm not one to discriminate.

Singing sensation Lionel Richie was escorted down the red carpet last night, by his two daughters, Nicole Richie and Sophia Richie, at the ASCAP's 25th Annual Pop Music Awards, where the proud dad was honored with the very special Golden Note Award.

On their way in, Lionel and Nic stopped to talk to Access Hollywood, and the new grandpa told the reporter about "G-Pa" -- the nickname he wanted baby Harlow to call him. "'Grandpa' scared me to death, I just felt like it was a little bit too adult. G-Pa sounded ... at least current."

But Nicole's dad admits that the new baby already has him wrapped around her finger. "I never thought you would fall in with 'Grandpa' so easily but, when you put little Harlow in your arms, it's Grandpa any day you want. Call me Papa or Grandpa, I don't care."

Awww. 

While we're on the subject of Idol Gives Back, can we please talk about Teri Hatcher's performance of Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats"? I know what I thought -- that it was kinda weird, very much like karaoke from the corner bar, and that I wished Carrie would have sang it. I'm not even sure if Teri was seriously singing it. Like, does she think she's a really good singer or was she just having fun for charity. If it's the latter, then I give her props, but if she thinks she's a great singer, then there's a problem. I just didn't get it -- at all.

Okay, your turn. What did you think of it?

Brad Pitt made an appearance on last night's Idol Gives Back, sending the audience into a frenzy. Always the do-gooder, Brad was on hand to introduce the video of Daughtry's trip to Uganda.

Though I'm not usually a huge fan of Brad, I have to say that he did make my heart flutter a bit last night. I think I may have just been emotional form the whole broadcast, which made me weep for the second year in a row.

Did you watch? More importantly, did you donate? If you didn't -- do it now. It's for the kids.

We told you that singer Toni Braxton was hospitalized on Tuesday due to a heart condition, and now she's canceling the rest of the week' a concerts.

“We’re going to go ahead and cancel her shows tonight and for the rest of the week,” Flamingo Las Vegas hotel-casino and Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. spokeswoman Deanna Pettit said Wednesday. “We expect she’ll return to the stage next Tuesday.”

Toni is said to be recovering at home following her release on Tuesday afternoon, but the exact cause of her chest pains have not been made public. We do know that has suffered from pericarditis, a viral inflammation of the heart, in the past.

Here's hoping Toni is better very soon!

Barron Hilton, who was arrested for suspicion of DUI in February, has pleaded no contest to driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol level above the 0.08 percent legal limit and unlawful possession of a false license.

In exchange for his plea, Paris' little bro has been sentenced to three years' probation, $2,000 in fines (pocket change), he'll lose his license for one year, and he will have to attend three alcohol-education programs, one of which is a job at the L.A. County morgue -- just like Lindsay Lohan! 

How mad would Paris be if Barron and her arch-enemy Linds hooked up in the morgue? She'd totally want to kill them.

The doc, who is constantly on Oprah's show, is no slouch. He currently serves as the vice chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University and director of the Cardiovascular Institute at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and  he co-wrote the  best-selling self-help books, You: An Owner's Manual, You: On a Diet and You: Staying Strong.

Oprah loves to help the people she loves get something of their own. She currently backs Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray's chatfest, and is working with Kirstie Alley on a talk show. Dr. Oz will fit right in -- he's obviously smart, but he's sorta cute and funny, too. 

I'd totally watch -- you?

The speculation ends here, friends. Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are absolutely engaged! Ash made the formal announcement on friendsorenemies.com:

"We know there has been a lot of speculation recently about Pete and I, and we wanted our fans to be the first to know, because you guys are the best," she wrote "Yes, we are thrilled to share that we are happily engaged. Thank you for all of your support and well wishes – it means the world to us. We consider this to be a very private matter, and we wanted to be the first to tell you and to hear it straight from us."

The eye-liner-wearing couple were friends before they started dating in 2006 and, last month, Ashlee was seen sportin' a sparkly sparkler on her ring finger. When asked if she and her Fall Out Boy honey were engaged, Jessica Simpson's little sis said it was more of a promise ring -- and that Pete hadn't yet asked her dad, creepy Joe Simpson, for her hand.

But it looks like Pete finally got up the nerve, because Joe told People.com that he is "totally happy" about the engagement and "so excited to have Pete as part of (our) family. We are blessed," he said.

Congrats to Pete & Ashlee -- let's hope they have much better luck than Jess and Nick Lachey.

It's that time again -- when seven strangers go from unknowns to reality TV stars, as The Real World is back and barreling towards your television.

This season (the 20th!) the kids are shacking up in Hollywood -- and it promises to chock full of hookups, drunken fights and debauchery.

Here's a rundown on the new cast, straight from my peeps at MTV:

Joey, 24 – Chicago, IL

A true blue Chicagoan, Joey has never ventured outside the state.  A personal trainer and a former bodybuilder, he is very devoted to his athletic training and works out all the time.  Unfortunately, Joey continues to be haunted by his troubled upbringing of alcohol and addictions.  He hopes to create his own path by following his Hollywood dream to be an actor.  However, Joey’s impossibly high expectations on himself make dealing with the highs and lows of the business most difficult.  Will it lead to his destruction?

 

Kimberly, 24 – Columbia, SC

With her southern belle charm, Kimberly sometimes is perceived as a ditzy blonde but her naïveté comes from growing up in a small town.  Raised in a conservative religious household, Kimberly rebelled against the restrictive rules.  She is a ball of energy, loves to be around people and have a fun time.  Outspoken, she sometimes doesn’t think before she speaks and her comments can be offensive to others.  Kimberly’s goal is to be the host of an entertainment show.

 

Dave, 22 – Waynesboro, PA

Outgoing and fun, Dave loves to be the center of attention and will do anything for a laugh – or to see someone’s shocked expression.  A natural athlete, Dave likes to play any and all sports – from football, to cheerleading, to triathlons.  He is very comfortable in front of the camera and would like to be an actor or television host.

 

Sarah, 21 – Phoenix, AZ

A recent graduate from Arizona State, Sarah is serious about becoming a broadcast journalist.  A newfound feminist, she still retains strong conservative, traditional views.  Sarah, who is Hispanic, is very close to her family, and this is the first time she has lived so far from home.  Her move to Hollywood puts a strain on her long-distance relationship with her boyfriend – who used to be her debate coach. 

 

Will, 23 – Detroit, MI

Charismatic and witty, Will is the ladies’ man of the house.  Determined to be a successful music producer, Will is a bit of a hustler and will hit the streets to sell the music he has written.  Back in Detroit, he worked as a DJ, performing at parties and bar mitzvahs.  Will continues to create “beats” and to show off his moves – on and off the dance floor.

 

Brianna, 20 – Philadelphia, PA

Brianna is a self-defined “Philly girl” – she tells it like it is and doesn’t allow others to disrespect her.  An ethnic mix of German, African-American and Puerto Rican, she hides a very sensitive side beneath her tough exterior.  Until she moved to Hollywood, Brianna worked as an exotic dancer and left behind a volatile relationship with her boyfriend.  Her passion is singing – and she was among the top 45 to compete on “American Idol” (season five).  Does she have the ambition to make it in the business? 

 

Greg, 20 – Daytona Beach, FL

Greg is the first “Real World” roommate selected by the viewers in an online casting vote with the online name “PretyBoy” – and has dubbed himself “The Chosen One.”  With an unusual outlook on people – he refers to everyone else as “peasants” and all women are “associates,” he is extremely competitive when it comes to sports and academics.  His attitude does not make him the favorite in the house – especially when he plays pranks on everyone.  Although he studies Criminal Justice at the University of Florida, Greg’s dream is to be a high-end fashion model.

Check out the new trailer, then set your DVRs for Wed. April 16th for the premiere. It's gonna be good... 

Monk star Stanley Kamel has died. The actor, who played Dr. Charles Kroeger on the Tony Shaloub series, was found dead in his Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday, says Access Hollywood. The cause of death is unknown. He was 65.

A rep for the USA network released this statement regarding the sad news:

“USA is deeply saddened by the news of Stanley Kamel’s passing. Stanley was an amazingly talented and extremely kind man, and an important member of the USA family. He will be sorely missed.”

I didn't recognize the name, but when I saw the photo of him, I realized I totally know of him! He played Dylan's wife's dad, Anthony Marchette, on 90210.

So sad.

Here's something you don't see everyday -- unless we're talking about Pamela Anderson.

Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn have called off their divorce! According to Extra, a court official confirms that the couple's divorce papers have been dismissed. Sean and Robin, who split in December after 11 years of marriage, were also seen together on Tuesday at an Eddie Vedder concert in San Francisco, where Sean jumped on stage and reportedly dedicated a song to his wife for her birthday.

Good for them for trying to make it work. I guess Robin doesn't care that Sean was parading around the Oscars with Petra Nemcova -- or maybe that's what pushed her to want him back. Very sneaky, Sean.

Angelina Jolie arrived to discuss "Iraq, Education, and Children of Conflict" in Washington, D.C.yesterday, where she spoke to the Council on Foreign Relations about the need to educate Iraqi children.

 "It is a fact that the best way to heal children in conflict and their trauma is to focus their minds on their future," she said in her speech. "This population we're talking about is the future of Iraq," she added. "So to reach them now, to help deal with their trauma and refocus their minds on a possible future should absolutely be one of our top priorities.

"We need these kids ... to rebuild their country, to stabilize their country and eventually lead their country."

Angelina has visited Iraq twice this year, and she stresses that the way to diminish the violence in the country is to open the kids' minds to what they can become, if give the opportunity.

“We need them to grow up and be doctors and lawyers and engineers and teachers,” she said. “We need them to rebuild their country, stabilize their countries and eventually lead their countries.”

You have to hand it to Angelina -- she's got four kids already, one (or two) on the way, a pretty decent acting career, and is using her celebrity to try and make this world a better place. It's pretty admirable.

Hey! Whattayaknow -- a new cover of Us Weekly that doesn't feature one of The Hills' girls! Right on!

This week it's all about the wedding of those crazy in love kids, Beyonce and Jay-Z. The florist behind the flowery extravaganza, Amy Vongpitaka, of NYC's Amy's Orchids, tells the mag that the 75 boxes of white and cream-colored orchids "made the apartment like a heaven, like a palace."

Amy says she only had "one-week's notice" to prep for the big event, which took place on April 4, but that the decor came out just right. "You know in a palace where things hang down from a chandelier, that's what they tried to do with the flowers," she said. "You walked in, and it was all flowers — everything white and creamy. It made Beyoncé look special."

For more on the star-studded, yet intimate, nups, pick up the new issue -- and be thrilled that you don't have to look at another giant photo of Heidi Montag while waiting to check out at Shop Rite.

Uh-oh, Edie fans. It looks like everyone's favorite love-to-hate Housewife might be making her way out of the 'hood.

According to Desperate Housewives' creator Marc Cherry, Nicolette Sheridan's days on the dramedy are numbered. "Edie is going to cross a huge moral boundary that she's never crossed before on the show," he revealed. "And it will have devastating consequences for her and lead to a shocking conclusion to her time on Wisteria Lane. That's all I'm going to say."

Does he really have to say anything else? "Conclusion" sounds pretty final to me. It's no secret that Nicolette and some of the other ladies aren't super-chummy, so maybe Marc's trying to push her out with a big, splashy exit?

Will it matter to you if Edie is ousted?

I'm still so confused about the timing of the Paris Hilton/Benji Madden hookup. Wasn't Benji engaged to Sophie Monk like a minute before he and Paris started parading around town together, wearing each other's initials on terrible rings?

Well, Paris, who is currently on tour with Benji, Nicole Richie's man Joel Madden, and the rest of Good Charlotte, is professing her love for the rocker on her MySpace Celebrity blog. The heiress is simply gushing about how fantastic and serious her new relationship is. Here's an excerpt from her most recent post"

Hey everyone!
Just wanted to check in and say hi! I’ve been on tour with my boyfriend for almost a month now. We’ve been everywhere from South Africa to all around Europe. It’s been so much fun! I’ve never felt so happy and in love, he’s such an amazing guy and life has never been better! It’s so much fun going to their shows every night, I now know every song by heart. I love Good Charlotte, they rock!! All the guys in the band are so cool and sweet and it’s been such an amazing and memorable experience."

Could Benji have seriously fallen in love again -- with Paris, for that matter -- so quickly after almost marrying someone else?  Could they possibly be the real deal? I can't even fathom.

Good news, guys. Patrick Swayze is hanging in there.

"We're thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment," the Dirty Dancing star and wife Lisa Niemi told People.com, of his fight against pancreatic cancer. Patrick has been undergoing treatment to beat the disease -- and his doctor says Pat's "responding well" and having an  "excellent response."

The Swayzes have been deeply touched by the overwhelming support they've gotten from the public -- and they want you to know how much they appreciate it. "We can't help but feel that all the prayers, meditations and good thoughts sent his way by everyone has made a difference," they said. "Thank you!"

So, keep 'em coming. Somebody's listening.

Sorry, Pete, but it's about freakin' time!

British rocker and habitual drug user/law-breaker Pete Doherty has been sentenced to 14 weeks in jail for violating his probations, his record label said. Pete's manager chimed in, telling Reuters that there were "numerous reasons" why the Babyshambles singer is being sent behind bars. "One of them was his late-coming at probation hearings."

At a court hearing in October, Kate Moss' ex admitted to a string of drug and driving offenses, and pleaded guilty to driving illegally while in possession of crack cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. After that he supposedly went to rehab, in lieu of jail, but was then allegedly caught on tape with heroin. He called the relapse a "stupid, stupid action for which I feel only shame."

I really think jail is the only way for this guy to get off the drugs but, even though he was sentenced to 14 weeks, sources say he will probably only serve a month or so. It's too bad -- they should send him to back to rehab for the other 10 weeks -- at least.

Oh no! My favorite three-monikered couple have split up!

Weeds star Mary Louise Parker and Grey's Anatomy's Denny, Jeffrey Dean Morgan have broken their engagement, according to People.com. Reps for the couple had no comment, but this isn't the first time they've gone their separate ways.

After dating for seven months in 2007, Jeff and Mary ended it, only to reunite in December of last year. Their engagement was reported by the NY Daily News in February, but it looks like they just couldn't make it work.

That sucks.

You really can be a two-celeb couple in Hollywood and kind of lay low. The proof is in the pudding for lovebirds Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, who have been dating since 2002.

The Indiana Jones star tells Reader's Digest, that he considers it a gift to have Calista and her son, Liam, in his life. "She's brought a child back into my home," Har, who has four older children of his own, says of his lady love. "My youngest, other than Liam, is 17. It's a wonderful opportunity to be part of a child's growing up, which is always an endless springtime. You see the blossoming and the growing and the nurturing and the payoff."

When asked what kind of mom he thinks Calista is, Harrison raved: "The best in the world. She's a mother by choice – she adopted Liam before we met, as a single parent, which is an awesome responsibility to take. She's devoted herself to Liam and has done a really wonderful job raising him. I'm happy to now have a part of the job."

Awwww! All you moms out there, isn't that just best compliment you could ever get? I'm happy for them.

Singer Toni Braxton has been hospitalized in Las Vegas.

According to People.com, Toni, who has been performing at the Flamingo Hotel-Casino five nights week, was admitted to the St. Rose Dominican Hospital with "an undisclosed ailment that is not life-threatening."

Toni has a history of medical problems. She suffers from pericarditis, a heart condition, and has also been diagnosed with hypertension. 

She is expected be released sometime this afternoon, but tonight's show is expected to be canceled.

Get well soon!

This is an interesting fashion choice on the part of Rachael Ray, don't ya think?

Rach let her melons hang out of her dress at the Food Bank Awards in NYC last night, which she attended with her hubby, John Cusimano. Obviously, the issue isn't that the TV personality is revealing too much -- it's more like there's not that much to reveal, so why bother with the low cut peek-a-boo dress? She should have either used the tape that pushes her goodies together or worn something else.

It reminds me of the time I tried on a shirt in that same style while on vacation in Myrtle Beach. I would say that Rach and I are equally lacking in the chest department, and when I came out of the dressing room to model for my pal KD, she laughed so hard she could barely speak.

Needless to say, I got the picture pretty quickly and changed back into my old shirt. Maybe RR doesn't have a friend as good as Karen to go shopping with?

What do think of Rach's fashion choice? 

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have just bought a brand new home. The couple, who are expecting their first child together in July, have shelled out about $7 million dollars for a place in Los Angeles.

What does one get for that kind of scratch? Well, the Kidman-Urban 5,600 square foot abode has five bedrooms, is located at the end of a cul-de-sac, features rolling lawns, boasts koi ponds and city views. Not to shabby, huh?

And the best part (I guess) is that the couple's new digs are just a hop, skip, and a jump from Nic's ex-husband's place. Yup, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes live right down the block, so Tom and Nicole's kids, Connor and Isabella, won't have far too far to travel when they want to see their new baby sibling. 

Just one big happy family.

UPDATE: Nicole's rep told Access Hollywood that reports of the couple buying this new home in Brentwood are "completely false."

Oh, well. Easy come, easy go.

It was Daddy's Day Out for Tom Cruise and daughter Suri, who spent some time in a Los Angeles park.

Doesn't she have any play clothes? Why is she wearing her Sunday best to get dirty in the sand box? Slap on a sweatshirt and hit the swings, kid.

According to Page Six, Gossip Girl's resident brooder has been cozying up to the show's latest addition -- Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Michelle Trachtenberg. A spy says that new co-stars were caught at the SoHo bar Upstairs, and that they were "flirting heavily." The blabber mouth said that Chace and Michelle "were all over each other. She was drinking a beer and snuggling up to him."

Verrry interesting...

The new West Bev-ers won't have Valerie Malone to contend with.

Tiffani Thiessen, who played the bad girl on 90210, after Shannen Doherty pissed off one too many people, says she won't be returning for the show's new spinoff that's in the works.

"I wish them all the best, but it's not something I will be a part of," she told People.com.

Instead, Tiff has other things in mind. "We're hoping to get pregnant soon," she revealed, of her and her husband, Brady Smith. "We've been married for almost three years, so it's time," she said. "We wanted to be selfish with each other for a little while. We didn't want to rush into it, but now we're really, really wanting that. Hopefully, within the year – maybe even sooner than that."

So? Why can't Valerie be pregnant on the show? Maybe she finally got Brandon to sleep with her and she's carrying an illegitimate Walsh baby? Kelly would be so mad...

Aw, shucks! It looks like Mischa Barton won't be doing jail time.

The actress, who was arrested in December for DUI, will reportedly plead "no contest" at her arraignment on Thursday, and will agree to serve a three-year unsupervised probation term. In addition, she will have to take a three-month alcohol-education class, and pay a fine of approximately $1,700. In return, the marijuana possession charge will be dropped and the driving without a license charge will be reduced to an infraction.

Oh well. I guess it's better than us having to deal with Mischa going to jail, and then getting released 82 minutes later.

Ryan Seacrest is on board for the big Idol Gives Back bonanza -- obviously as the host, but also as a contributor.

The man with many jobs decided to donate his night's pay to the cause, and do the star-studded spectacular for free. A source close to the television mogul tells People.com that Ryan's trip to Africa, for last year's American Idol special, had a huge affect on him.

“When he and Simon went to Africa last year and saw the children, it was really life-altering for him,” says the source. “He just knew he had to do his part and be willing to put his money where his mouth is.”

No word on how much one night's paycheck actually is, but I'm sure it's a lot more than my $50 donation.

Rob Lowe is steaming mad. The actor says that an ex-employee of his is trying to extort money from his family, by threatening to spill some nasty (and false) secrets about him and his wife. Rob says the former family babysitter is demanding $1.5 million from the actor and his wife "or she will accuse us both of a vicious laundry list of false terribles."

In an article from The Huffington Post, Rob warns the unnamed woman -- and anyone else who's thinking about taking him on -- that he won't stand for their antics. "My family is devastated at this betrayal; this woman worked in our home and traveled with us off and on for seven years, without complaint," he says. "It is an attempt to damage and humiliate not only my wife and me, but our two young sons as well. No one intimidates my family."

Nice! You go, Rob. Kinda sexy.

Pam Anderson will be in parading herself around in front of cameras again, this time for the very important sake of reality television.

According to a statement from E! (where the show will air), Pam's new reality project will be an “observational documentary” series — tentatively titled Pamela -- and will give the audience a chance to see a side of the Baywatch babe that, until now, has been rarely seen.

"Viewers will get to know the real woman behind the famous breasts and follow Pam as she tries to juggle love, career and peace of mind. Going beyond the fame and fortune, this is Pam at her core, living her life with no regrets.”

I swear -- that's what the release said -- "the real woman behind the famous breasts."

Could you die? Will you watch? Will this be a train wreck? I think I might be excited.

"We broke up over text, so it's like 'peace out,'" Carrie told Extra, at the Idol Gives Back taping in Hollywood Sunday. "It was completely mutual, we're both fine."

The former American Idol winner says that their romance "just didn't work, and we both knew it didn't work and [there are] no hard feelings at all whatsoever." But she does admit that they haven't spoken "in a while, but I mean, I don't dislike him. So it's no big deal."

Doesn't she sound like she couldn't care less?

Did someone forget to tell Mary J. Blige that Beyonce and Jay-Z were trying to keep their marriage under wraps?

At her concert on Saturday night, which she is co-headlining with Jay, the soulful crooner sent a special shout-out to the new Mr. & Mrs..

"Congratulations to my man, Jay-Z, and my girl, B," Mary said -- to the soldout crowd -- before dedicating her song "You're All I Need" to the couple.

Interestingly, Jay kept mum when he hit the stage.

Mary's such a blabber mouth. We love it!

Well, I guess I owe Tony Parker and Eva Longoria Parker an apology, as well.

When the story broke that San Antonio Spurs player Tony was allegedly having an affair with a French model, which he denied, I totally jumped on board and believed that Eva's hubby was a player in the true sense of the word. But photo agency X-17, who first released the tale, is now apologizing for saying that Tony had begun romancing Alexandra Paressant, after meeting her on his wedding day.

"X17online.com and X17, Inc. regret having been misled by Ms. Paressant and her representatives, and apologize to Mr. Parker for any damage or inconvenience this may have caused him or his wife."

Eva and Tony had taken out a lawsuit against the photo agency, but I doubt this measly statement is going to fix that.

Uh, sorry, Tony. 

Amidst rumors that she and former Dancing With the Stars partner Drew Lachey were doing some tricky moves off the dance floor, Cheryl Burke opened her own dance studio in San Francisco this weekend.

“San Francisco’s my hometown, so I felt like I needed to give back,” the hot little number told People.com. “I want this to be the new, hip place to go to for ballroom dancing.”

Nothing says "giving back" quite like opening a dance studio, right?

“I’ll be here as much as I can for the rest of the year,” said Cheryl. “I really want to be able to put my foot in the air and be with everybody and support everybody.”

Also on hand for the festivities were DWTS' own Tom Bergeron, Cheryl's current partner, Cristian de la Fuente and yes, even rumored-fling Drew Lachey.

Though this was a night of celebration for Cheryl, she did feel the need to address the talk of the affair, which she and the very-married Drew have vehemently denied.

“At the end of the day, our sport is so close and if you don’t have the chemistry on the floor, you’re not doing a good job," she said. "But someone will always believe that there’s something going on behind closed doors when there really isn’t. It’s our job to be this way, like actors. And I think rumors are rumors, and you have to surround yourself with great people and just keep your head up."

Big screen legend Charlton Heston died at his home in Beverly Hills on Saturday night. He was 84. His wife of 64 years, Lydia, was by his side when he passed.

"Charlton had made an announcement of his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2002 and had very much retired from public life," a family spokesperson told People.com. "He had been at home most of the past years."

The actor's family also paid tribute to him in a statement they released on Sunday:

"Charlton Heston was seen by the world as larger than life. He was known for his chiseled jaw, broad shoulders and resonating voice, and, of course, for the roles he played. Indeed, he committed himself to every role with passion, and pursued every cause with unmatched enthusiasm and integrity.

"We knew him as an adoring husband, a kind and devoted father, and a gentle grandfather, with an infectious sense of humor. He served these far greater roles with tremendous faith, courage and dignity. He loved deeply, and he was deeply loved.

"No one could ask for a fuller life than his. No man could have given more to his family, to his profession, and to his country. In his own words: 'I have lived such a wonderful life! I've lived enough for two people.'"

R.I.P

Although there has been no official confirmation from music's royal couple, all evidence points to the big "I do" for Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles.

"Yes, it's a wedding," a source told E! News Jay's Tribeca loft in New York City on Friday.

Preparation started early in the day at the apartment building, when a white tent was erected on the rooftop, followed by deliveries of candelabras and, finally, 60,000 white orchids. Yep, 60,000. 

Guests of the couple included the parents and sister of the bride, Jay's mom, Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, and Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, who were mostly all dressed in white. The party people danced the night away, as music was blaring from the tent until at least 4am.

Congrats!

I have to hand it to UsMagazine.com. The website got Perez Hilton to take a lie detector test and answer questions regarding the night he says he and John Mayer got their kiss on.

Perez answered a number of questions truthfully -- including ones about whether he used his tongue in the kiss, if he enjoyed it and if Jessica Simpson was really rubbing John's crotch while it was happening. The only thing he lied about was whether or not he was taking the test for publicity. The gossip monger said "no," but the test proved he was fibbing. No shocker there.

At the end of the video, Perez challenged John, whose rep said the story was "ridiculous," to take the same test. I can't wait to see what John has to say about this on his blog!

Sources say that the big wedding between Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles is happening tonight -- and more proof has just been delivered.

According to People.com, flower arrangements, candelabras and a tent have been brought into Jay-Z's Tribeca apartment building in NYC. The white tent has been put up on top of the building, where Jay owns a penthouse apartment.

It's [happening] tonight," says a source. "A lot of their friends are booking hotel rooms." Those "friends" are said to include Beyonce's "sisters from another mister," Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child.

Looks like music's power couple are really making it official!

In front of hundreds of screaming fans, standing in the rain in the Today show courtyard, New Kids on the Block confirmed that they have reunited and are currently working on a new album.

Jordan, Joey, John, Danny and Donnie were all there, looking hot, and loving the huge reception from the crazy girls, who are probably all in their thirties -- at least. The man-band will be back on Today on May 16, for their very first reunion performance. And if you can't make it to NYC for that, Donnie says they will tour in the fall.

Watch the announcement and, like you'll hear Joey say, "Long like the block!

We told you yesterday that Bobby Brown has written a tell-all autobiography, in which he has a chapter dedicated to ex-wife Whitney Houston. In the trash-talkin' book, The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothin' But, Bob says he never did crack and cocaine until he met Whit -- and that she only married him to improve her image.

Yeah, I know, we laughed, too.

Anyway, Whitney is responding to Bobby's book claims, but the singer, who is slated for a comeback, is trying to be the bigger person. "Miss Houston is sad that Bobby feels the need to say such things but she chooses to take the high road and will not speak badly about the father of her child even if it's to set the record straight," Whit's rep said in a statement.

Why bother? These two have been so nasty to each other, even when they were married, is there really anything left to say?

Here's the new video for "4 Minutes to Save the World" from Justin Timberlake and Madonna. The song is cool, the video is hot, and Justin looks cute. I'm just not so sure about Madonna's dancing. It looks weird to me, maybe because I know she is going to 50 this year.

I don't know - - check it out for yourself. Have I been smoking the Tom Cruise weed, or has Madge lost some of her moves?

I love this story!

According to the NY Daily News, Tom Cruise's lawyers are not happy about the fact that there is a type of medical marijuana being marketed as "Tom Cruise Purple." The bud is being sold by licensed cannabis clubs in Northern California, and comes in vials featuring a picture of Tom laughing hysterically. Tom, as you know, is a Scientologist, and is opposed to the use of psychotropic drugs.

But, those who are puffing it have no complaints. One smoked up client said, "I heard it's the kind of pot that makes you hallucinate."

Love it!

What do you buy for your pregnant and engaged sister, who's about to turn the ripe old age of 17?

That's the question that must have been going through Britney Spears' mind, as she shopped for Jamie Lynn's birthday, which happens to be today. Happy sweet seventeen, mama-to-be!

Britney and her mom, Lynne, headed out yesterday the corporate offices of clothing store Ed Hardy, to peruse some items for JL. According to a rep for the store, Brit was "in good spirits" as she shopped. Later, the pop star visited designer Christian Audigier and to check out his new spring collection. "Christian and she were laughing as she tried on Ed Hardy sunglasses and checked out the bathing suits," says the rep.

So what will Jamie Lynn score form her big sis? Britney picked up a bunch of Christian Audigier handbags, scarves, and Crystal Rock T-shirt for Jamie Lynn, and also bought some items for her dad and brother.

Awww! Brit must have been in a good mood because, before she stuffed her bags with gifts, she spent some time with her boys, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

Sounds like the perfect day!

Hollywood good girl Anne Hathaway finally has a red mark on her record -- an it's due to her choice in men. The actress' longtime boyfriend, Italian property developer Raffaelo Follieri, was arrested Thursday in New York for writing a bad check.

No big deal, right? We all mistakenly bounce a check sometime in our lives.

Uh-uh. Not for $250,000, and sources told TMZ.com that the funds in his bank account weren't even close to that amount. But Raf is saying it was a big a misunderstanding -- and he went willingly with police officers -- to work it out. Unfortunately, we can't give him the benefit of the doubt, considering this isn't the first time he's been accused of playing with cash he didn't have. Last year a lawsuit was filed against Anne's bf for allegedly squandering $1.3 million in business funds from billionaire Ron Burkle. Of course, Raffaelo denied it.

Anyone else see a pattern?

She's at it again!

Crazy Naomi Campbell has been arrested at London's Heathrow Airport -- for assaulting a police officer!

According to reports, Naomi was awaiting the British Airways flight to Los Angeles, when their was some sort of scuffle between her and airport security -- due to delayed luggage! The ill-tempered model was allowed to board the plane but was then removed before take off.

A police spokesperson says, "She was taken to Heathrow Police Station where she currently remains in custody."

Obviously, Naomi isn't new to this whole losing her cool thing. Last year she was sentenced to sanitation duty as community service after allegedly throwing her cell phone at her housekeeper.

They should just put her in a dunk tank, or in one of those pie throwing booths, and let the public go crazy.

Gossip Monger Perez Hilton went on the radio with Ryan Seacrest this morning and said that he had a hot makeout session with crooner John Mayer, while John was dating Jessica Simpson.

"He kissed me, and I kissed him back. It was on the mouth with tongue," Perez says of the alleged encounter that took place at LA's Stereo. "I thought he was messing with me, then he kept going and going." Perez added that John is "definitely bi" and "struggling with his sexuality."

He also said the Jessica didn't seem to mind that her man was getting love from someone else. "While John Mayer and I are making out, she is rubbing his crotch," Perez revealed.

What!?

John's rep says the "Queen of all Media" is full of it. "This is all so ridiculous," he told UsMagazine.com. But Perez is sticking by his story. "It's 100% true," he told the website.

Who to believe? Perez prides himself on his honesty, but I never took John for liar, either. I doubt this is the last we'll hear of this.

Jerry Seinfeld is a very lucky man -- besides for the obvious reasons.

The comedian walked away unharmed from a pretty nasty car crash on Saturday. According to the New York Post, Jerry was driving his two-door 1967 Fiat BTM in East Hampton, NY, when his brakes failed. He thought fast and reportedly tried the emergency brake but, when that failed,too, he had to swerve of the road to keep the car from getting on to the highway. The vintage Italian vehicle flipped over, but, amazingly, Jerry walked away without even needing medical attention.

"He was a little shocked when he walked in and it started to dawn on him what happened," his wife, Jessica, told the newspaper. "It could have been a lot worse, obviously, and thank God it wasn't. He's fine."

And Jerry, of course, manage to keep his sense of humor regarding the accident. "Because I know there are kids out there, I want to make sure they all know that driving without braking is not something I recommend, unless you have professional clown training or a comedy background, as I do," he said. "It is not something I plan to make a habit."

Take it easy, Jer. Maybe invest in a Ford Echo.

Nicole Richie's post-baby body is better than any body she's had before.

Here's Harlow's mom, on her way to traffic school, looking absolutely fab. I think her shirt might even be tucked in! That's pretty amazing for having just had a baby -- there's usually some belly pooch left over -- at least for a little while. Rock those jeans, Nicole!

"I think we got married for all the wrong reasons. Now, I realize Whitney had a different agenda than I did when we got married . . . I believe her agenda was to clean up her image, while mine was to be loved and have children."

-- Bobby Brown, in his new autobiography, Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But, on why he and ex, Whitney Houston, got married

I'm sorry, but Whitney married him to clean up her image? I beg to differ. As I remember it, her image was squeaky clean until she married Bobby -- then all the crazy crackhead stuff began. I think all those drugs burned Bob's brain.

P.S. How great is this photo of them?

Wow! All of a sudden they are in a hurry.

According to PerezHilton.com, crazy in love music couple Jay-Z and Beyonce are set to marry this Friday, April 4th. The couple applied for a marriage license in Scarsdale, NY on Tuesday.

Congrats!

Kevin Federline's lawyer wants everyone to just chillax with the talk that Britney Spears is back and better than ever. Mark Vincent Kaplan says that, though Britney is doing better with the help of her dad, Jamie Spears, reports that the once-troubled pop star is fully recovered are premature.

"Jamie is doing a really good job," the attorney told People.com. "There was a situation and that seems to be stabilized. Does that mean she’s cured? Of course not."

He does credit Brit's dad with making "smart" moves concerning his daughter's career and lifestyle choices, adding that, "Obviously before Jamie, it wasn't a question of what was going to happen – it was a question of when."

Mark also says that, more than anything, Kevin just wants the mother of his children to be happy and healthy, and that, personally, he's looking forward to the resolution of Kevin and Britney's custody case. "I look forward to the time when I can be bored," MVK joked.

A story broke earlier in the week that Heath Ledger may have fathered a child when he was 17. Now, the woman who was said to maybe be the mother to a second Heath baby is speaking out -- and she's not saying what you might have thought.

"I'm not answering anything," the unnamed woman told The Daily Mail. "I think it's very, very rude that I'm being posed all of this. I really do. I can't talk about anything."

The woman says her main concern is that of her daughter, who may or may not be Heath's. "When you are considering an 11-year-old girl who has to go to school and be a part of society, that is my main concern," she said. "You have no proof, there's no background, there's no grounds, there's no nothing."

Props to this lady for not wanting to cash in on the possibility that her maybe-babydaddy was a movie star.

The woman's husband supports his wife's claims that Heath is not the girl's father. "The whole thing with that is no," he said. "No way. No can be. It would probably be a great thing if she was, but no."

Interesting -- totally not the way I saw that going.

Brody Jenner

According to People.com, Lauren Conrad's ex-love was overheard telling friends, at L.A.'s fancy shmancy club Goa, that he has scored his drama-fest -- again. You see, before anyone knew who he was, BJ starred in the reality show Princes of Malibu -- which tanked. Now that he's a pseudo-celeb, I guess the creators of the new show are thinking he'll be a hit.

“Brody is in talks with MTV but the details of the project have not been confirmed,” Brody's rep told the mag. The show will be a spin-off of The Hills, and will also star the show's sometime-seen Brody BFF, Frankie Delgado.

Eat your heart out, Spencer.

Would you watch Brody's reality show? 

Show me that smile again...

Growing Pains actress Tracey Gold has added some more testosterone to her family, as she and her husband, Roby Marshall, welcomed their fourth son into the world on Tuesday.

Dylan Christopher weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz., and joins brothers Sage,11, Bailey, 9, and Aiden, 3.

"Mom and baby are doing great," Tracey's dad told UsMagazine.com. "All is good."

Congrats!

On a side note, I apologize in advance for putting the Growing Pains theme song in your head -- you'll be singing it all day -- but it really is one of the best '80s TV themes, so I don't feel that bad.

As long as we've got each other

We've got the world spinning right in our hands...

New Kids on the Block are back -- and they are all grown up! The reunited band has just released this brand new publicity photo, and man, they are looking gooooood. All the awkwardness is gone -- they've cleaned up (even though they've always been pretty clean), put on some nice shirts and ties, and are working the sophisticated man-band look.

The "Kids" will be on the Today show Friday morning -- and sources say they plan to announce a reunion tour. After seeing this photo I might seriously consider going -- but only if I can sit in the front row. 

Larry Rudolph has confirmed to UsMagazine.com that did meet with former client Britney Spears and that she's "doing great."

"I have spent time with her, and she is on the right path because she has people around her who really care about her well-being," Larry said. He didn't go into details about the nature of their meetings, nor did he say if he and Brit had any plans to re-team. "This isn’t the time to talk business," he insisted. "This is a time for healing." 

 Friends of Brit say that having Larry back in Britney's camp could only mean good things for the pop star."People close to Britney know that Larry is the best person for her," a friend of Brit's fam told the mag. "He's the man who can get her back on the right track career-wise."

I love good Britney news.

"I'm not going to be defined by my age. Why would any woman? I'm not going to slow down, get off this ride, stay home and get fat. No way! I would never get fat."

-- Madonna, who will turn 50 this August, to Elle, on going strong 

So, Katie Holmes has cut her hair again! She needs to stop -- she could almost pass for freakin' Dorothy Hamill, circa 1976.

But, what do you think of Kate's new cut? I guess you can figure out how I feel.

No, silly. Not Kevin Federline. Not yet, anyway.

Britney Spears is said to be re-teaming with her ex-manager, Larry Rudolph. Sources tell E! online that Britney is in talks with Larry, who was, in part, responsible for her huge success years ago. The pair had worked together on and off for years, but most recently split last year after Britney publicly blamed him for making her go to rehab.

"It's true. They are working together," a source told the website.

Under the conservatorship of her father, Jamie Spears has to approve the hiring or firing of any of Brit's people but, if the past is any indication, Poppa Spears is a fan of Larry. After Britney chastised Larry for advising her to go to Promises, Jamie sent an email to the New York Post supporting the manager. 

"When Larry Rudolph talked Britney into going into rehab, he was doing what her mother, father and team of professionals with over 100 years of experience knew needed to be done," Jamie wrote. "She was out of control. Larry was the one chosen by the team to roll up his sleeves and deliver the message, to help save her life."

Hopefully lightning will strike twice (in a good way) for these two.

It seems Eva Mendes' stay in rehab did her a whole lot of good.

The actress was out and about at a luncheon for Fresh Cosmetics yesterday, when she told People.com that she is "taking a break and having a good time" by exercising and being with her family. "The sun's out again. It's my time," she said.

Eva said that her work schedule had gotten hectic and she burned out, but, now, she's recharging her batteries. "I'm actually taking advantage of my time off," said the Hitch beauty. "You know, I had a film that was pushed, so I'm home spending time with my family, going to the gym and actually enjoying taking care of myself .... This year has been great for me because I've learned how to relax. The last three years have been amazing but kind of crazy. So I don't know, I feel grounded. I feel really good."

Yay, Eva!

American Idol finalist David Cook was hospitalized after Tuesday nights' performance, and treated for heart palpitations.

During the broadcast, David gave a stellar performance of Dolly Parton's "Little Sparrow" (Simon even liked it) and seemed fine. But, according to TMZ.com, David hadn't been feeling well all day, but stuck it out for the show. Afterward, his condition seemed to worsen and a medic on the set urged him to go to the hospital after his blood pressure sky-rocketed.

David was driven to the hospital where he was treated with medicine and sent back to his Idol home a few hours later. An Idol exec told the website that the crooner has been very stressed lately, after learning that his cancer-stricken brother had experienced a set-back last week, and that David had even collapsed before a performance earlier in the season.

In my medical opinion (which is completely unwarranted), it sounds like panic attacks. Poor David! But, I have to say, he's pretty amazing -- you'd never know anything was ailing him while he is in the performance zone. He was spot-on last night. Feel better, buddy!

Jay Leno is trying to pull his foot out of his mouth long enough to make amends for his offensive remarks to Ryan Phillippe.

"In talking about Ryan's first role, I realize that what I said came out wrong," Jay said in a statement to People.com. "I certainly didn't mean any malice. I agree it was a dumb thing to say, and I apologize."

Ryan, who's first role was as a gay teen on the soap One Life to Live, looked like he wanted to crawl under the couch when Jay asked him to give the camera his "gayest look," and refused to participate in Jay's reindeer games.

On Tuesday, GLAAD gave props to Ryan, but dogged Jay for the remarks."We are proud of Ryan for refusing to participate in Leno's thoughtless attempt at humor," said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. "Under the guise of comedy, the talk-show host is demonstrating a lack of respect for the gay community and insensitivity to both his co-workers and the audience, to whom he owes an apology."

Hence, Jay's apology.

It looks like music supercouple Beyonce and Jay-Z are planning a trip down the aisle.

According to UsMagazine.com, the couple took out a marriage license Tuesday, in Scarsdale, NY. They have 60 days before it expires, and sources tell the mag that J & B are planning to tie the knot sometime in May, after the rapper's tour ends.

"Jay is trying to pull it together quickly and on the fly to keep it private," the source said. "They really wanted it to be private."

It's about time! These two have been together since 2002 -- nobody is going to accuse them of rushing into anything.

Touching on the fact that Ryan had played a gay teen on the soap One Life to Live, Jay proceeded to ask the actor, "Can you give me, like – say that camera is your gay lover... Can you give me your 'gayest look?'

"Say that camera is Billy Bob – Billy Bob has just ridden in shirtless from Wyoming," Jay went on, as Ryan looked like he wanted to run (watch it here).

"Wow," Ryan finally said. "That is so something I don't want to do."

Playwright Jeff Whitty, who is openly gay, was in the audience for the debacle, and the Avenue Q creator later blogged about It. "Would you ask a guest to make their 'blackest face?' Their 'Jewiest face?' Why not?"

Good point -- this is why we watch Letterman.

Richie Sambora has had a rough go of it, the last six months or so, and the rocker felt the need to thank his fans for standing by him.

After being in and out of rehab twice last year, and getting arrested last week for suspicion of DUI (with his daughter in the car!), Richie was back on stage at Bon Jovi's Denver concert last night, where he showed his love to the crowd.

Near the end of the show, Jon Bon Jovi introduced his partner to the screaming crowd, then left the stage. Richie used his solo time to talk to his fans. "Hello Denver," he said. "I just want to thank everyone for their support. Sometimes friends need the help of their friends to get by. This next song is one that keeps coming back in my life and is current again ... ."

Then he sang "These Days."

I wish I was there.

Straight from our "Ouch!" file, Adam Sandler broke his ankle over the weekend playing basketball, his rep tells the Associated Press.

I wonder if that pesky penguin from Billy Madison had anything to do with this!

Adam wants everyone to know that, in spite of his bum ankle, his team manged to win the game. And that the filming of his current project, Bedtime Stories, won't be affected by his injury.

Take it easy, Adam.

I can't help it -- I kind of want then together.

Leatherheads co-stars and great friends, Renee Zellweger and George Clooney cute-up the new cover of the U.K. Marie Claire. These two use the interview to simply gush about how much they love and respect each other.

Here's some highlights:

• Renee on the romance rumors: "We're married! Didn't you hear? The baby's coming in July. Why do you think I'm wearing this baggy jacket?"
• Renee on George's "goodness": "It's just his natural disposition ... he does the right thing, it's almost a disease with him. I know it's shocking in this day and age that there's no scandal. He's just nice and he works very, very hard."
• George describing their relationship: "One of my dearest friends."
• George on working with Renee: "When Renee commits, it greenlights a movie. So, there's a responsibility, as the director of this film, not to screw up my friend."

I just love them together. Maybe, in like ten years, they'll realize they are in love.

We can all officially stop feeling bad for Jennifer Aniston.

Everyone's favorite Friend has formed her own film company, Echo Films, with her producing partner Kristin Hahn. Variety reports that the new dynamic duo already have a bunch of projects in the works -- most of which will star Jen and will be adaptations of books and real-life stories.

"We're drawn to stories about people finding their voice and finding their way because they help us as listeners and viewers do what we feel we're all trying to do, which is making sense of our lives through the stories of others," Jen said in a statement. "That's why we chose the name Echo, to echo back an idea, a challenge, something that resonates through all of us."

And, no, I don't think Brad Pitt and/or Angelina Jolie will be starring in any of her films.

Are Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson looking to settle down in the big city? So says Gatecrasher. The NY Daily News column whispers that Kate is shopping for an NYC apartment to share with her man.

"She is ready to nest and has even been talking about having more little ones," a friend of the actress reportedly said. "She is relieved to be more settled again," the insider revealed, of the couple's rekindled flame. "She really felt as if she were testing her limits going out while she and Owen were separated."  

Kate is currently in New York, filming her new film, Bride Wars, with Anne Hathaway, while Owen is filming in Miami.

Seriously? It might not get more pathetic than this.

According to TMZ.com, The Hills ditz Audrina Patridge was so unhappy with the nude photos of her that were, somehow, leaked right before the show's premiere, that she has just posed for a slew of new ones!

I kid you not -- check out the gallery here.

What can you even say about this? I'm at a loss...

A woman who already had a restraining order filed against her by actor John Cusack, showed up his home Sunday night -- only to get arrested. 

Emily Leatherman took a cab (!) to John's house, but, when she refused to pay the fare, the driver called the cops. The police showed up and John alerted them that he recognized the woman in question as his stalker. Emily was picked up by the po-po and booked on suspicion of felony stalking, violating a restraining order and petty theft. She is being held on $150,000 bail.

Now, see I totally know what's going on in this girl's mind. I call it "The Lloyd Dobler Effect". Emily, like me, is an a crazy fan of John's, specifically of his Lloyd Dobler role in Say Anything. The thing is, like the Brooke Shields character on Friends, Emily must not realize that Lloyd is character and John is not him. I know it's hard -- I've always wanted to believe that a guy as perfect as Lloyd Dobler existed, but John was playing a character. He didn't come up with the idea to hold the boom box over his head, outside Diane Court's window, by himself. In fact, Cameron Crowe wrote the movie, so he probably did.

I feel for you, Emily. If you ever get out of jail I hope you find your Lloyd Dobler.

The rumors were true!

Back in January we got our "Right Stuff" t-shirts in a bunch over the news that the once-coolest boy band in the world was on their way towards a reunion. Now, People.com is saying that New Kids on the Block are reuniting and will be on the Today show on April 4th!

The kids, who are now men and all in their mid-to-late thirties, are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of their Hangin' Tough album. So, set your TiVo for the big reunion, as Jordan, Johnathan, Donnie, Danny and Joey recapture the magic.

Could a tour be far behind? Will a whole new generation of girls be touched by the NKOTB phenomenon? Stay tuned...