MICKEY ROURKE was arrested early yesterday morning in Miami for driving drunk . . . on a Vespa scooter.

Rourke and a female companion left a Miami nightclub at around 4:00 in the morning and got on the scooter.

Rourke then swerved right in front of a cop and was immediately pulled over . . . just one block away from the club.

According to the police report, Rourke told the officer, quote, " I'm not drunk. I didn't even drink that much."

Apparently, though, he was . . . because he failed a field sobriety test.

JENNIFER LOPEZ finally admitted she's pregnant Wednesday night, during her joint concert with husband MARC ANTHONY in Miami. She told the crowd, quote, "Marc and I are expecting" . . . after which Anthony kissed her stomach.

Speaking of babies....DENNIS QUAID and his wife Kimberly had twins yesterday morning . . . a boy and a girl. Their names are Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace.

They were born via "gestational carrier" . . . which means that another woman carried and gave birth to them . . . even though, biologically, the kids belong to Dennis and Kim.

"Us Weekly" says that NICOLE RICHIE and JOEL MADDEN made an offer on a home in a gated community in Southern California . . . and were DENIED by the other residents . . . supposedly because they were worried about the media hanging around.

A so-called "source" says, quote, "Nicole was livid because she loved the house. She thinks it's a B.S. reason, but she couldn't fight it.

Going Green

"Deal or No Deal" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC, tonight (--Kermit the Frog helps a contestant and the models wear recycled parachute dresses as part of "green" nonsense.)

FARRAH FAWCETT SAYS SHE'S "DOING WELL" IN HER LATEST BATTLE WITH CANCER: But she isn't claiming victory yet. She said, quote, "[You] never can say for sure. It's ongoing." Farrah went to Germany for some kind of "alternative treatment" to go along with her chemotherapy. She said that went well, and now she's doing Pilates and lifting weights to keep her stamina up.

BRITNEY SPEARS' mom, LYNNE SPEARS, tells "Life & Style" magazine, quote, "For everything that's gone wrong for Britney, I blame myself. "I didn't raise my children to have Hollywood careers. This all just exploded in my face, and big dreams became big headaches." As for her relationship with Britney, Lynne says, quote, "We've reunited. We're friends."

MANDY MOORE might have a new boyfriend. The "New York Post" says she was spotted on a date at a Beverly Hills restaurant last week with MATTHEW PERRY. Mandy is 23 . . . Perry is 38.

A so-called "on set source" tells the "New York Observer" that LINDSAY LOHAN is in "serious talks" to do three episodes of "Ugly Betty". If this is true, Lindsay would be playing a former beauty queen, who's now working as an assistant manager at the fast food chain where Betty's dad works.

--"Ugly Betty". . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham guest stars as Wilhelmina's maid of honor.)

HEATH LEDGER is playing the Joker in the next Batman movie . . . "The Dark Knight". And JACK NICHOLSON . . . who played the Joker in TIM BURTON'S 1989 "Batman" . . . is NOT cool with that. When MTV News asked Jack how he felt about it, he said, quote, "I'm furious. I'm furious. They never asked me about a sequel with the Joker. I know how to do that! Nobody ever asked me.

The late-night talk shows have been honoring the writers strike this week. And initially, ELLEN DEGENERES said she was going to honor the strike on her daytime show. But that lasted a grand total of . . . one day.Yeah . . . after honoring the strike by not showing up for work on Monday . . . Ellen was back to taping her show on Tuesday. Ellen did defend her decision to cross the picket lines at Tuesday's taping. She said, quote, "Here's what the deal is. It's 'sweeps', which is a very important time in television. "I want to say I love my writers. I love them. In honor of them today, I'm not going to do a monologue. I support them and hope that they get everything they're asking for. And I hope it works out soon. In the meantime . . . "People have traveled across the country. They've made plans. They're here. I want to do everything I can to make your trip enjoyable and give you a show." (--The episode airs TOMORROW.)

Yesterday, KEVIN FEDERLINE asked the court to make Britney pay his legal fees . . . in the amount of $160,000.

He told the courts that he's a, quote, "self-employed performing artist" who, quote, "does not earn any income" besides $20,000 in spousal support. (--Which, from what we understand, runs out in about a week.) Your man K-Fed didn't get everything he wanted . . . but he got most of it. Britney was ordered to pay $120,000.

RUSSELL CROWE has decided to be baptized. Russell is 43. He says, quote, "I'd like to do it this year. My mom and dad decided to let my brother and me make our own decisions about God when we got to the right age. I started thinking recently, 'If I believe it is important to baptize my kids, why not me?'" He adds, quote, "I do believe there are more important things than what is in the mind of a man. There is something much bigger that drives us all. I'm willing to take that leap of faith."

VINCE VAUGHN is one of those people who refuses to own a cell phone. He said, quote, "I don't own a cell phone because . . . the old way always worked for me. You call me, I call you back, like a gentleman." Vince has no problem borrowing somebody else's phone when he needs to make a call. But unlike most people in that situation, Vince DOES see the irony. He says, quote, "I will say to my friends, 'Can I use your cell phone?' A friend in need is a pest. I am an annoying friend that way."

GEORGE OSMOND . . . the father of a ton of singing Osmonds, including DONNY and MARIE . . . passed away yesterday. He was 90 years old. (--George's wife, Olive, died in 2004.) A HUGE Osmond reunion was scheduled to go down on "Oprah" this Friday. Over 125 Osmonds were expected to be present. According to "Entertainment Tonight", the "Oprah" reunion still ON . . . and it'll be taped tomorrow.

Marie skipped out on the "Dancing With the Stars" results show last night, for obvious reasons . . . but she and her partner survived to dance another week. Her father's death came the day after Marie dedicated one of her dances to him.)Interestingly, fellow "Dancing With the Stars" contestant JANE SEYMOUR . . . who was eliminated last night . . . lost her mother earlier this season. Then there was Marie's fainting spell . . . and Jane's food poisoning. Not to be a "Dancing With the Stars" geek, but it really has been a bizarre season with all this stuff happening.

JANE SEYMOUR missed last night's "Dancing with the Stars" results show due to food poisoning. It's been a tough year for Jane. Since the show started, she lost her mother and then ALMOST lost her home in the California wildfires. But she DIDN'T lose "Dancing With the Stars". . . yet. Despite Jane's getting the lowest score from the judges on Monday, it was CHEETAH GIRL minx SABRINA BRYAN who got sent packing last night. . . and the audience was NOT happy about it.

Melanie Brown made dancing look easy Monday night. But she'll tell you it was a challenge, thanks to a medical condition. The Spice Girl tells "Us Weekly" that the day before she scored a perfect 30 for her Rhumba she suffered from an eye infection that made it nearly impossible to see. Brown credits her husband for helping her practice. She adds, quote, "I make him stand there, and I dance around him. He's terrible! But he's a good stand-in.

Police are investigating PIERCE BROSNAN for allegedly punching a photographer in the ribs outside a Malibu mall last Friday. . . after the man took pictures of Pierce with his young son.

The photographer says he retaliated by kicking Brosnan in the stomach before running off. No charges have been filed yet.

Who is kissing who....21-year-old ASHLEY OLSEN showed up at a club in New York Monday night with LANCE ARMSTRONG. He's 36. The "New York Post" says she drank red wine, sat on his lap, and made out with him all night before leaving with him around 2:00 AM.

COOLIO is coming BACK. And he's coming back thanks to reality TV.

Coolio is the star of a new reality show, called "Coolio & the Gang", which will be on the Oxygen network.

The show will follow Coolio while he balances his rap career and launching a clothing line with being a single parent raising six teenagers.

Debby Beece is the head of programming at Oxygen. . . and she says they picked the series because, quote, "Oxygen likes to rewrite the rulebook for women and women's programming, and this show has a lot of inherent female appeal.

"Coolio is a single dad raising kids and it's got a lot of unconventional parenting aspects to it. He wants his kids to do as he says, not as he does."

This just in: There is ONE MAN out there who turns MELISSA ETHERIDGE on. And that man is JOHNNY DEPP. Melissa says, quote, "I think Johnny Depp is very in tune to his feminine side.

"We all have the male and female inside us and I think it's very attractive when you find a man, who you can tell is not afraid of the feminine."

The Los Angeles County District Attorney has decided NOT to charge ORLANDO BLOOM for his October 12th accident, due to insufficient evidence.

The D.A.'s office says Bloom was indeed being pursued by four vehicles containing paparazzi, and another full of fans. . . and his collision with a parked car was the result of him taking, quote, "evasive action."

BRITNEY SPEARS and KEVIN FEDERLINE did NOT find out Friday if their custody arrangement is changing. Los Angeles County Court Commissioner Scott Gordon decided to sit on it, and issue a written ruling either TODAY or TOMORROW.

To cheer herself up she went out partying with Dallas cowboy quarterback Tony Romo Saturday night, he's been rumored with Carrie Underwood and Jessica Simpson...what a player, on and off the field!!

ELLEN DEGENERES will be appearing as a guest celebrity suitcase model on an episode of "Deal or No Deal" this season. It'll be taped on November 9th. . . but won't air until sometime in January.

She'll be the first guest celebrity suitcase model to appear on the show. . . but for now, there's no word on if they plan on making this a semi-regular feature.

It's also not clear if Ellen will wear something other than a PANTSUIT. The suitcase models on the show always wear MATCHING DRESSES.

Thanks to the movie "Ratatouille", today's kids apparently don't want dogs, cats or goldfish anymore. No. . . now, they all want RATS. In England, pet stores have been selling 50% more rats since the movie opened.

The same effect also happened here, in Germany and in Sweden. . . with rat sales going WAY UP after the movie came out. Steve Fairburn, who owns the British chain Pets at Home, says, quote, "It seems 'Ratatouille' has done wonders for the image of rats."

Britney Spears is reportedly taking steps to make herself a better parent. The singer, who lost custody of her two young sons several weeks ago, showed up for her first Parenting Without Conflict session yesterday at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Kevin Federline, the father of two-year-old Sean Preston and one-year-old Jayden James, was also said to be in attendance. He has custody of the kids while Spears has monitored visitation rights at this time. The Parenting Without Conflict program reportedly teaches parents how to cooperate with each other and proper communication skills. Spears' attendance is one of the requirements set by Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon, along with random drug testing. Spears and Federline are due back in court tomorrow for another custody hearing.

It seems that Christina Aguilera's yet-unannounced baby already has a name. A source close to the pop star says Christina, quote, "Rubs her baby bump and talks to the baby, calling it Jordy." Aguilera is married to record exec Jordan Bratman, which could explain the inspiration behind the name. The source also says Christina's friends and family threw her a baby shower over the weekend. Aguilera has yet to confirm the pregnancy rumors.

Celebs like to spend money

- Naomi Campbell spends $700 on eyelash extensions every six weeks

- Brad and Angelina pay their bodyguards between $65,000 and $125,000 a

year. Their nannies get around $100,000 a year.

Who is dating who....

"Us Weekly" says that "American Idol" reject CONSTANTINE MAROULIS is dating DEBBIE GIBSON.

Constantine says, quote, "She's a sweetheart. She's classy, has built a nice career and doesn't drink or do drugs. We're close, and it's cool." (--Debbie Gibson is 37. . . Constantine is 32.)

The editors of "Vanity Fair" have compiled a list of the Top 50 soundtracks. . . and they gave PRINCE'S soundtrack for "Purple Rain" the top spot. Coming in second was THE BEATLES' "A Hard Day's Night" "soundtrack".

The list will be a part of a special, one-time magazine called "Movies Rock", that comes out next month . . as well as a CBS special of the same name in December. But for now, they've only revealed their Top Ten soundtracks. . . here they are:

#1.) (The soundtrack from) "Purple Rain" (--By PRINCE.)

#2.) (The soundtrack from) "A Hard Day's Night" (--By THE BEATLES.)

#3.) (The soundtrack from) "The Harder They Come". . . (--reggae music.)

#4.) (The soundtrack from) "Pulp Fiction". . . (--'70s soul music.)

#5.) (The soundtrack from) "The Graduate" (--By SIMON AND GARFUNKEL.)

#6.) (The soundtrack from) "Superfly" (--By CURTIS MAYFIELD.)

#7.) (The soundtrack from) "Trainspotting". . . (--British rock music.)

#8.) (The soundtrack from) "Saturday Night Fever" (--Includes THE BEE GEES.)

#9.) (The soundtrack from) "American Graffiti". . . (--Rock and oldies.)

#10.) (The soundtrack from) "The Big Chill". . . (--R&B and soul.)

Marie Osmond fell down, but she's not out of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." Following her fainting spell Monday night, the 48-year-old performer was back on the floor -- standing -- for last night's results show. The episode included footage of Osmond shot immediately after she passed out, while the show was in a commercial break. Once she was back on her feet she stepped forward and curtsied. During last night's live portion of the show Osmond once again stressed that she's fine. She admitted that she has allergies, and attributed her blackout to difficulties breathing given the poor air quality right now in Southern California. She added that she's eager to resume with the competition. Not returning is entrepreneur Mark Cuban. Throughout his tenure he consistently landed toward the bottom of the judges' leader board, and was making his second appearance in the bottom two. Upon leaving, Cuban noted that he had a great time, adding that he's lost more than 30 pounds as a result of the show.

Last night's episode also featured Jennifer Lopez, who performed two songs with the professional dancers. Her appearance had been in question following the death of her grandmother over the weekend. Up next for the remaining contenders are new individual routines and a group dance, which they'll showcase on the next "Dancing With the Stars" airing on ABC on Monday.

Mariah Carey says there's one thing she needs before she becomes a mother -- a stable marriage. The pop star appeared on yesterday's episode of ABC's "The View" admits that her parents' divorce had an effect on her outlook of motherhood. However, when asked if she has a man right now, Mariah smiled and said, quote, "I don't know how to answer that today." Mariah also discussed the current crop of pop females and their troubles. While not mentioning any specific names, Mariah advised the celebs to find a higher power. She added, quote, "If you're not spiritually centered, you're kind of back and forth." Earlier this month, Mariah appeared in "Glamour" magazine where she advised pop stars to avoid reading the tabloids.

If you're thinking about putting some moves on AMY WINEHOUSE, you should first observe how high her hair is. Because the higher it is, the more likely it is that she's DRUNK AND INSECURE.

Amy says, quote, "I'm quite an insecure person. I'm very insecure about the way I look. I mean, I'm a musician, not a model. The more insecure I felt, the more I'd drink.

"And to Tracey Trash, who does my hair, I'd be like, "Bigger! Bigger!". . . like the more insecure I feel, the bigger my hair has to be."

On November 3rd, "NBC Nightly News" stud BRIAN WILLIAMS will become the first network news anchor to host "Saturday Night Live". He'll probably do a great job. If you've been watching "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" recently, you've probably noticed that Brian appears frequently as a giant head projected on the screen behind JON STEWART.

Tori Spelling's Southern California bed and breakfast has been evacuated because of the wildfires. Tori and husband Dean McDermott own Chateau La Rue, located near Temecula, Calif. The inn is currently featured on their reality show, "Tori and Dean: Inn Love" on Oxygen. Tori and hubby were in L.A. Monday to catch a taping of "Dancing With the Stars" and support former "90210" castmate Jennie Garth. "We got a call that our Temecula [wine country] B&B was being evacuated. We had a lot on our minds tonight. We have friends who are watching [the situation]."

The Promises Rehab Center in Malibu, where many celebrities have gone for treatment, had to be evacuated yesterday due to the local wildfires. Media executive David Geffen is letting Malibu evacuees and firefighters stay for free at the Malibu Beach Inn, a five-star hotel he owns in the area

If you missed "Dancing with the Stars" last night, then you missed MARIA OSMOND FAINTING on live TV. Marie and her partner had just finished a samba, and were getting their comments from the judges. . . when Maria just DROPPED to the floor.Host TOM BERGERON quickly went to commercial. When the show returned, Marie was back up and looking embarrassed, waiting backstage for her scores. She explains that this happens to her once in a while, when she gets winded. She said, quote, "I stop breathing. I'm so sorry."

Several people who used to work for Britney Spears are asking to public to boycott the singer's new album. E! Online reports that the group, which calls itself "Be Proactive To Help," has set up a MySpace page. The site asks people to refrain from buying Britney's upcoming album "Blackout" until she seeks help. "Be Proactive To Help" also outlines methods to help, which include contacting Jive Records, MTV and Britney's management to let them know about the boycott. The group blames the business people around Britney who continue to "capitalize on her every move" despite that fact that she is a "very broken woman." For more information, log onto www.myspace.com/beproactivetohelp. Britney's new CD hits stores a week from today.

Do you ever think how future generations are going to miss out on the likes of Paris Hilton? It'd be a shame, wouldn't it? Paris thinks so too. According to the New Zealand Herald, Paris has supposedly bought a substantial amount of shares in the Cryonics Institution in Michigan. Seems Paris is thinking of freezing herself when she dies. Paris said: "Almost all the cells in the body are still alive when death is pronounced ... If you're immediately cooled you can be perfectly preserved. My life could extend by hundreds of thousands of years!"

EVA LONGORIA is now Eva Longoria PARKER. She says, quote, "I completely adopted the new name and I love it. I'm a Parker now. I love every bit of it. . . I like the tradition of changing the name."

OPRAH WINFREY made an unscheduled trip to her school for girls in South Africa on Friday. . . after finding out that an employee there had been removed from the premises as a result of a, quote, "serious claim of misconduct."

An investigation is underway, and it involves the local police department's Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses Unit. . . which usually handles cases of sexual and physical crime against women and children.

Oprah issued a statement saying, quote, "Nothing is more serious or devastating to me than an allegation of misconduct by an adult against any girl at the academy."

BILL MAHER was almost forced to administer a BEAT DOWN while hosting his HBO show "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday night. During the LIVE taping, a rowdy audience member. . . (--who'd smuggled in a sign reading "9/11 is a cover-up fraud"). . . began yelling 9/11 conspiracy theories. After ignoring the first couple interruptions, Maher finally cracked and said, quote, "Do we have some security in this building, or do I have to come down there and kick his a@# ?"

At that point, Bill ran off the stage. . . into the audience. . . and PERSONALLY helped his security grab the heckler, and push him out of the studio.

VALERIE BERTINELLI is joining the "Rachael Ray" show, as a, quote, "celebrity content buddy".

Her first segment, "A Girls' Guide to the Gridiron" will air on tomorrow's show. It was shot at last week's "Monday Night Football" game in New Orleans. According to one of the producers, Valerie won't be on the show every day.

There are certain celebrities who are going to occasionally get into altercations in the parking lots of Waffle Houses. . . and KID ROCK is obviously one of those celebrities. Kid Rock and five members of his entourage were arrested early yesterday morning on misdemeanor battery charges, following a fight at a Waffle House in Atlanta.

Here's what happened: Kid and his crew rolled into the Waffle House at around 5:15 A.M., following a performance in the city the previous night.

It sounds like a woman in Kid Rock's party may have been a GROUPIE he picked up the night before. . . because a random male customer at the Waffle House recognized her. . . and started arguing with her.

Things escalated into an all-out brawl in the parking lot. There aren't a lot of details on the fight but the guy who started the argument went to the hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries.

He was also charged with one felony count of second-degree criminal damage to property for breaking a $500 window at the restaurant. Kid posted bond late yesterday afternoon.

Law enforcement sources are saying they'll probably DROP the criminal hit-and-run charges, now that this thing is settled.

Twelve FBI agents raided a Las Vegas warehouse belonging to DAVID COPPERFIELD on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the FBI says the raid was related to a Seattle case. . . but they wouldn't give any details beyond that.

The warehouse is where Copperfield supposedly stores all his sweet magic tricks. But Fox News says the agents weren't interested in the magic stuff. . . instead, they left with a computer hard drive, a digital camera system, and $2 MILLION in cash.

E! is reporting that MARIAH CAREY might be dating VANESSA WILLIAMS' ex-husband, former L.A. Laker RICK FOX. They were seen together at a few L.A. clubs Wednesday night. Reps for both of them say they're NOT dating.

BOBBY BROWN has signed on to star in an upcoming CMT reality show called "Gone Country". The show will feature JOHN RICH (--of the country group BIG & RICH) trying to turn B-list celebrities into country singers.

The cast also includes: CARNIE WILSON, Twisted Sister frontman DEE SNIDER, SISQO "DA DRAGON!", "Brady Bunch" minx MAUREEN MCCORMICK, JULIO IGLESIAS JR. and "American Idol" reject DIANA DEGARMO. (--There's no word yet on an airdate.)

Us Weekly asked Eva Mendes what role she really wanted, but didn't get ... "I really wanted Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Eva says. "I was ten minutes away from auditioning when my agent left me a message telling me the part had been offered to Angelina Jolie. I got really crazy, ignored it, and auditioned anyway. I really thought I had a chance!"

Just think... had Eva gotten the part in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Brad and Jen might still be together today.

And Speaking Of Brad...

In Touch reports Brad used to strip when he was a student at the University of Missouri. A guy named Thomas Whelihan, who claims to be one of Brad's Sigma Chi fraternity brothers, said: "When a girl from one of our sister sororities turned 21, the Bares -- there were seven of them (Brad was one) -- would put her in a chair and come out butt-naked with pillowcases on their heads and do a choreographed dance for her. The girls would be laughing so hard. It was great!" THAT must have been quite a sight...

--O.J. is at #33 on the list, with an outstanding tax bill of $1.4 million.

--Sinbad, who owes $2.1 million, is 23rd.

--And Warwick, with a bill of almost $2.7 million, sits proudly at #17.

"Viva Laughlin" [SERIES Premiere]. . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--A drama about a guy who opens a casino and gets involved in a murder mystery. "X-men" stud Hugh Jackman is the show's producer and is also one of the recurring guest stars.)

--What makes this show unusual is that it's also a MUSICAL, with some of its characters. . . including Jackman. . . occasionally just bursting into song. MELANIE GRIFFITH is also in it

On Sunday night, during a gig in Melbourne, Australia, LINKIN PARK singer CHESTER BENNINGTON BROKE HIS WRIST.It happened about four songs into the set, when Chester tried to jump off some stairs. He says that right before he jumped, his foot got caught in between the stairs, and he fell on his arm.After the band took a few minutes to, quote, "make some adjustments". . . the show continued. Chester came out and finished the entire set, while standing with his arm held up limply. He was clearly in pain.

When the show was over, Chester was taken to the emergency room.

Parents: If, for some reason, you're not interested in paying some scalper hundreds of dollars to get your kid a ticket to see HANNAH MONTANA in concert. . . Disney has come up with a tantalizing new Plan B.

They're making a Hannah Montana concert movie. . . and they're going to shoot it in 3-D.

The movie will be called "Hannah Montana / Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour". . . and it'll be filmed during several stops on MILEY CYRUS' 54-city, North American tour. . .

They plan to release it at your local overpriced multiplex from February 1st through the 7th. That's right. . . one week only.

Kevin Federline has reportedly been smoking marijuana on the set of his new TV show. He's filming a guest spot on the hit teenage basketball drama One Tree Hill - stunned cast and crew on the Wilmington, North Carolina set by openly lighting up illegal cannabis cigarettes. A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: "He is smoking marijuana all round the set, like it is just part of his lifestyle. The smell is so potent it's obvious that he is not just smoking regular cigarettes.... He doesn't seem to see a need to hide it at all." Kevin has also been making his presence known in Wilmington with his generous tipping. One local bartender said: "I have served him a few times and he has always been really generous. He once left me a $600 tip for just two beers." Hey, that's Britney's money!

Ellen adopted the Brussels Griffon mix from Mutts and Moms last month. The agency reportedly went to the hairdresser's house with police in tow to get the dog back, claiming DeGeneres violated the adoption contract by giving the dog away. The owner of Mutts and Moms is not commenting on the situation.

Reason #459 HOWARD K. STERN is creepy and weird --the NY Daily News' Gatecrasher gossip column says the longtime companion of the late ANNA NICOLE SMITH still has her voice on his home answering machine. When you call, Anna picks up and says: "Hi, it's me. You know what to do, so do it, thanks, bye. Date and number! Kiss, bye, mwah."

There have been rumors about a possible live-action "Star Wars" TV show for a while now. Well, it's happening. GEORGE LUCAS confirmed it yesterday.Lucas says he's just begun work on a weekly TV show that will feature some of the more random characters from the "Star Wars" universe. As Lucas put it. . . quote: "The Skywalkers aren't in it, and it's about minor characters. It has nothing to do with Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader or any of those people. It's completely different. But it's a good idea, and it's going to be a lot of fun to do."

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather is the latest to be knocked out of the competition on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." While the prize fighter had shown improvement over the course of the show, he was typically on the low end of the leader board, and this week was making his second appearance in the bottom two. In saying goodbye, Mayweather said he had a great time on the show, and called it "marvelous" that he made it as far as he did. When his name was called, the judges, who said the boxer had potential, gave him a standing ovation. Next up for Mayweather is a bout against British boxer Ricky Hatton. Both fighters will be entering the ring undefeated. They'll battle it out in Las Vegas on December 8th. Joining Mayweather in the bottom two was Spice Girl Melanie Brown. It was the first time "Scary Spice" was in danger of being eliminated, and seeing her at risk left the judges stunned. Meanwhile, judges doled out "tens" in scoring for the first time this season. "Cheetah Girl" Sabrina Bryan earned the first perfect score, receiving 30 points from the judges.

ELISABETH HASSELBECK has pushed up her maternity leave from "The View" from November 9th to. . . right after next Tuesday's show. Her last day was bumped up after her husband. . . marginally talented quarterback Tim Hasselbeck. . . was signed as a backup quarterback by the Arizona Cardinals. She's leaving early to go with him, and have the baby in Arizona.

"Deal or No Deal". . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Sharon Osbourne is on hand to give moral support to a breast cancer survivor going for the million. Alec Baldwin and Elizabeth Edwards also chime in via satellite.)

The latest group to STICK IT to the music industry is. . . THE SPICE GIRLS. On November 13th, their greatest hits album won't be available in record stores. Instead, it'll be sold both online and at. . . Victoria's Secret stores.

Britney Spears was left more than a little red-faced during a shopping trip in Los Angeles on Sunday when a helpful paparazzi bought her the wrong CD - ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake's new album. In an effort to avoid the snappers' flashbulbs, the pop superstar ushered a photographer to do her shopping for her at Hollywood's Virgin Megastore while she waited in her car in a parking structure. But the hapless 'personal shopper' misheard Spears when she asked for Timbaland's new album - and bought her Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" instead. Not wanting to appear to snub her ex, Spears simply drove off with the wrong CD.

Gloria Estefan is pulling out of tonight's scheduled appearance on "Dancing With the Stars" due to a family emergency. The singer's publicist tells "E! News" that Estefan's mother is very ill. Estefan's rep says that the singer rushed home to Miami yesterday to be with her mom. No word if ABC has found a replacement. Estefan was expected to perform "A Bailar" from her new album "90 Millas." The CD debuted at number one on the Billboard Latin Tropical Albums chart. Tonight's "Dancing With the Stars" will see the ouster of another celebrity based on the votes of the viewing audience and the judges.

Paula Abdul says she's legitimately excited about the upcoming season of "American Idol." The former singer turned judge tells "People" magazine this year's crop of hopefuls includes some with, quote, "very, very exciting talent." Abdul admits she wasn't so sure about last season's contestants from the get go, but that she learned to love some of them along the way. This time around, she promises "good-looking kids" who, quote, "went out on a unique limb to be different and to capture our attention." Of course, along with the "American Idol" good comes the "American Idol" bad. Paula says season seven won't disappoint in that department. She notes, quote, "There's going to be one person who's probably going to have a bigger career than William Hung." The seventh season of "American Idol" gets underway in January on Fox.

It looks like Christina Milian is looking to follow in Lynda Carter's footsteps. The singer who left Def Jam Records last year after disappointing sales of her last album "So Amazing," says she wants to play Amazon princess Wonder Woman in the big screen adaptation of the "Justice League of America." It's the same role Jessica Biel had reportedly been negotiating until the deal fell through. Milian thinks her interest in comic books should make her a strong candidate for the role. "The Hollywood Reporter" quotes her as saying, "I used to want to work in comics. I wanted to be an illustrator. I wanted to write books, and mostly, I wanted to write 'Justice League.' I still have the comic books I collected from that." Milian will still have to persuade director George Miller that she's right for the part. Her competition reportedly includes Elizabeth Winstead and Teresa Palmer. For now, she's getting her super hero fix with an upcoming appearance on the CW's teenage Superman drama "Smallville." The episode is scheduled to air on October 25th.

When talk show talking head Regis Philbin goes on vacation, Jimmy Kimmel will fill in for Philbin in New York and film his own late night TV show in Los Angeles. For five days, Kimmel will film "Live With Regis and Kelly" in the morning, and then hop on a plane for L.A. and film his own show at night. Just call him Jet Lag Jimmy.After his transcontinental travel, Kimmel's hosting the American Music Awards. "I also drive a cab on weekends," he said. Somebody give this guy a break!

Enrique Iglesias filmed scenes Thursday for an upcoming guest spot on CBS' The Young and the Restless. The episode is set to air Nov. 7 and will feature Enrique performing the song "Somebody's Me" from his latest album, Insomniac. "You need any outlet to put your music out there," the singer explains. Enrique's recent TV credits include guest appearances on two other CBS shows, How I Met Your Mother and Two and a Half Men.

Elliott Yamin has been designated a global ambassador for the Inspired by Diabetes Creative Expression Competition, an international contest aimed at raising awareness and funds for children afflicted by the disease. "I'm thrilled to be joining this important campaign," the American Idol alum and longtime diabetic says. He was also previously named a national spokesman for the American Diabetes Association.

The California Department of Justice served numerous search warrants Friday, in their ongoing investigation into the death of ANNA NICOLE SMITH. Most, if not all, of the warrants seem to be connected to doctors Khristine Eroshevich and Sandeep Kapoor. . . both of whom allegedly over-prescribed drugs to Anna Nicole.

ATTORNEY GENERAL JERRY BROWN declined to give specifics, but he said, quote, "You don't go to a judge and get a search warrant for someone's home if you don't think some serious crime has been committed.

"Prescribing drugs in an illegal manner can be criminal."

ORLANDO BLOOM was involved in a minor car accident early Friday morning that left two female passengers injured.

Bloom was behind the wheel of a black, 2003 Toyota Matrix when he was cut off by another driver. When he swerved to avoid the other vehicle, he ran into a Porsche Cayenne that was parked on the side of the street.

Police said Bloom was not speeding. . . nor was he under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The car Bloom was driving was registered to the cinematographer of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. He wasn't in the car, though.

If Orlando Bloom didn't do anything wrong, though, it's not clear why he initially tried to WALK AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT. . . leaving the two injured women in the car. . .!!!

It took a member of the paparazzi to convince Bloom that he'd better go back and DEAL WITH THE SITUATION. . . or he could be facing a hit-and-run. A 30-year-old woman sitting in the front seat suffered a cut to her neck from her seatbelt, while a 35-year-old woman in the back seat. . . who was described as a childhood friend of Bloom's. . . suffered a fractured neck.

Bloom accompanied both women to the hospital, where they were treated and released.

WILL SMITH'S production company, Overbrook Entertainment, is developing a TV series based on that "Hitch" movie he starred in back in 2005. Will WON'T be starring in the show, though. (--It'll be pitched to various networks soon.)

Troubled singer Britney Spears has a new addition to her growing army of concerned friends - former love Justin Timberlake's mom. Lynn Harless has been making frantic trips to Britney's Beverly Hills home, where the Toxic star is currently residing after losing custody of children Sean Preston, two, and one-year-old Jayden James to ex-husband Kevin Federline earlier this month. Harless has remained close to Britney since her split from Timberlake in 2002, and is desperate to help the singer through a difficult time. She says, "I love Britney to death. She is a sweet girl. I just hate what she is going through."

Quote of the Day:

"There's only one way to keep your shape -- put on your bikini every day or at least every other day, so you keep an eye on your weight."

-- Pamela Anderson, on staying in shape.

Jessica Simpson can forget her singing career if she wants - she's making a killing off Proactiv. The buxom blonde just renewed her deal with the face-wash company and has made new infomercials that will air close to Christmas. "She did re-sign for another year. She has a great relationship with them," said her business manager, David Levin. Simpson was rumored to have gotten a hefty $3 million paycheck for the new ads

EVA MENDES was so afraid of spiders that she underwent HYPNOSIS to get over her fear. She says, quote, "You lie down, you relax and then she takes you through this kind of relaxation thing."And then the cool thing is you think it's only three minutes and then the whole hour went by. I don't know what she did in there but it's helped. Now, I'll see [a spider] and I'll just be like, 'Cool, what's up. . . ?' and we're cool with each other."

On Wednesday night in New York, KANYE WEST made a surprise onstage appearance. . . at a MAROON 5 concert.He performed "Heard 'Em Say". . . a song from his "Late Registration" album that Maroon 5 singer ADAM LEVINE made a guest appearance on.

Finally, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie top this year's list for the most anticipated adult couple costume, beating out other celeb couples like Bill and Hillary Clinton, David and Victoria Beckham, and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

October 11, 2007

KIEFER SUTHERLAND will serve his 48-day prison sentence in TWO INSTALLMENTS. Beginning December 21st, he'll do 18 days for his parole violation. The remaining 30 days. . . which are for his DUI. . . will have to be completed by July 1st.

This will allow Kiefer to serve his time without disrupting the shooting schedule of "24". He'll serve the first part of his sentence while the show is on break for the holidays. . . and the second part after the show wraps its seventh season.

Yesterday, word came down that BOBBY BROWN had suffered a MILD HEART ATTACK on Tuesday night.

Bobby. . . who's only 38. . . had his girlfriend take him to the hospital after he experienced tightening in his chest and tingling in his arm. Doctors reportedly determined that he had indeed suffered a mild heart attack. . . probably brought on by, quote, "stress and diet".

Last night, however, Bobby himself released a statement saying he DIDN'T have a heart attack. He said, quote, "None of its true. I went in for a checkup. The doc gave me a clean bill of health."

Here's the thing, though. . . when Bobby Brown arrived at the hospital, he videotaped messages to his loved ones IN CASE HE DIDN'T MAKE IT. And he said right to the camera that he DID have a heart attack.

In Part One, Bobby clearly admits to the heart attack. . . and gives love to his parents, his sisters, his kids and his boys in NEW EDITION.

MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ was sentenced to SIX MONTHS in prison yesterday, for failing to complete the community service she was ordered to do as punishment for a DUI. In fact, she even LIED about doing it.

The judge said Michelle submitted paperwork saying she completed her community service. . . which included cleaning streets in Los Angeles. . . on September 25th. But the court found out Michelle was in New York that day.

Michelle also drank alcohol three times while wearing an alcohol-monitoring device. The judge ordered her to begin serving her sentence on CHRISTMAS EVE.

As you may or may not have known, the world has been in TOTAL CHAOS for the past 18 hours or so, as rumors of MC HAMMER'S DEATH have been circulating on the World Wide Web of Misinformation.

Luckily, those rumors are NOT true. MC Hammer is ALIVE AND WELL.

Here's how this chaos got started: Hammer's real name is STANLEY BURRELL. Recently, ANOTHER Stanley Burrell died. Somebody mistook them for the same person, and reported that MC Hammer was dead.

Not only is MC Hammer alive. . . he's on his way BACK TO THE TOP. He's starting up a new website called DanceJam.com. . . where you can send Hammer videos of yourself dancing. . . and he'll critique them. (!!!)

(--The site isn't running yet. . . but if you go there and submit your e-mail address, you'll be informed when Hammer will begin performing this very important public service for us.)

OWEN WILSON has decided NOT to entrust his well-being to traditional rehab and or therapy methods. Instead, he's trying some HOLISTIC alternatives.

These include a HEALING TRIP to Arizona. . . where he will rid his body of toxins in a traditional Native American sweat box. He will also undergo hypnosis and attend group therapy for addiction.

JENNIFER ANISTON. . . who will star with Owen in the upcoming film "Marley & Me". . . has also turned him on to YOGA, meditation and breathing techniques.

"Live with Regis and Kelly" will celebrate Halloween this year with a special 3-D episode. If this sounds like a worthwhile use of your time, you can go to your local Walgreens to get a pair of 3-D glasses.

This will be the first 3-D presentation in the history of daytime TV. The episode will air on Halloween day. . . and the guests will be "DR. PHIL" MCGRAW and THE BACKSTREET BOYS.

(--By the way. . . Regis is doing another primetime game show. He'll host a new version of "Password". . . "MILLION DOLLAR Password". . . for CBS. It'll air sometime later this year.)

The new BRITNEY SPEARS album will drop two weeks earlier than planned, due to widespread Internet leaks.

"Blackout" was initially supposed to drop on November 13th. . . but now it'll be in stores the day before Halloween, October 30th. Jive said a lot of the songs that have been leaked have been unfinished demos. . . but some were indeed album cuts.

In Touch Weekly is reporting that Pamela Anderson is two months pregnant with new husband Rick Salomon's baby. Makes sense. They sure got married in a jiffy! A "source" told the upcoming issue of In Touch that Pam, 40, learned she was pregnant on September 29th -- the same day she and Tick applied for a marriage license. Pam's supposedly happy she's pregnant, and is happy to have finally found a guy to settle down with ...

An "insider" said: "She's listening to her heart. Rick adores her and will be the best husband she's ever had" (that's kinda not too hard to beat, given her track record). "Pam says that after all these years of looking, the right one was right there beside her the whole time."

It's time for Wayne Newton to say goodbye on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." While the veteran entertainer knows how to impress a crowd on the Las Vegas stage, he wasn't able to win over enough viewers to keep him in the competition. Over the past three weeks Newton consistently received the lowest scores from the judges, but despite his short run on the show, Newton says he has no regrets. In his departure he expressed his gratitude for the chance to try something new, noting he thinks it's important for people to stretch themselves and step out of their "comfort zones."

A couple of big-name pop stars and a former "American Idol" finalist are leading the way heading into the 35th Annual American Music Awards. Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé and Daughtry, each earned three nominations. Fergie, Rihanna, Maroon 5 and Jennifer Lopez each scored one nod. For the first time ever in the 35-year history of the AMAs, the winners will be determined by an online vote. To participate, visit AMA.ABC.com. Votes will be collected through November 1st. The 35th annual American Music Awards will air live on ABC Sunday, November 18th at 8:00 p.m.

Ozzy Osbourne will be unloading some of his personal belongings in an upcoming auction. The heavy metal icon and other family members are selling a collection of clothing, jewelry, furnishings, and decorative items from their homes in Los Angeles and England. Roughly 200 of the 600 lots contain material seen on the hit MTV series "The Osbournes." Ozzy's favorite coffee cup, the bronze Devil's head front-door plaque, and a cast iron cross that hung in Ozzy's den are among the goods from the show going up for bid. Ozzy notes in a statement that he doesn't want to part with these things, but claims -- with an expletive -- that wife Sharon told him their home will "explode" if they don't unload the stuff. He adds, quote, "As long as she does not ask me for a pair of my boxers for the auction I will support it, especially since it is helping raise funds for her charity." Some of the money generated by the sale is earmarked for the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation. Julien's will handle the two-day auction, set for the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Beverly Hills on November 30th and December 1st.

Usher's new CD and new fragrance put on hold because new wife wants him to focus on her and the baby ...Usher fans not happy!

Palisades Medical Center in New Jersey suspended dozens of doctors and hospital employees after they allegedly leaked George Clooney's medical information to the press following his motorcycle accident last month.According to the report, hospital officials are investigating whether staffers not directly involved in caring for Clooney and his girlfriend, Sarah Larson, logged into the hospital computer system to review his medical records.

BRITNEY SPEARS has passed multiple random drug tests, according to her attorney (Sorrell Trope). He says, quote, "She's passed her random drug tests. There's been more than one. They came up negative." Britney also had another supervised visit with her boys yesterday. . . from morning until early evening. Britney has apparently accepted the fact that the visits are monitored. A so-called "source" says, quote, "It's all stabilized and it's all good."

DAVID HASSELHOFF fell off the wagon on Monday, and was HOSPITALIZED. David's rep said, quote, "David had a brief relapse and immediately recognized the importance of addressing it with the assistance of his doctors. He is doing fine and will be back home in the morning."

"Don't read the tabloids. Don't be obsessed with what people are writing or saying. Live your life for you." Those are Mariah Carey's words of advice for the growing number of troubled young female celebrities getting caught up in the flashing bulbs of the media spotlight. The pop superstar, who has weathered her own struggles in the public eye, tells "Glamour" magazine that being "very centered" and knowing where you are "spiritually" at all times can also keep you on the right path.

Melanie Brown definitely thinks "Dancing With the Stars" is harder than her Spice Girls dancing. The singer admitted, quote, "The Spice Girls were like routines for six-year-olds. Everyone can do it!" She also said that she was shocked by a recent tour development, where a Spice Girls show in London sold in 38 seconds

Teri Hatcher is writing a second book. The 42-year-old released her first book "Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies Of Life" last year and has already started work on a follow-up. She says, "This book just goes a little farther away from seeming like it's about me and more towards the idea of how women in our society are really put upon to wear so many different hats."

CHARLIE SHEEN has a problem: He has about 13 tattoos. . . and he's about to marry a woman who HATES THEM. According to the "New York Post", Charlie is considering getting them ALL LASERED OFF. . . because his fiancée, BROOKE MUELLER, isn't a fan.

Charlie already got his "Denise" tattoo removed from his left wrist. That was obviously for his ex-wife DENISE RICHARDS.

Last week's debut of Britney Spears' new video "Gimme More" was apparently a false alarm. "People" magazine reports the actual video for the single is slated to debut on MTV's "TRL" this afternoon. Sources tell the mag that footage from two separate video shoots was used to create the clip.

Britney Spears' Beverly Hills home was allegedly burgled with thieves swiping an X-rated collection of steamy photos, videotapes and dominatrix-style costumes.

Pam Anderson married Rick Solomon over the weekend.....

MONTEL WILLIAMS and his fiancée, Tara Fowler, got married Saturday in Bermuda. This is Montel's THIRD marriage and Tara's first. He's 51. . . she's 36. Montel has four daughters from his previous marriages.

Michael Jackson is reportedly headed for TV... He'll reportedly appear on the U.K. talent search series "X-Factor," produced by "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell. Michael Jackson will serve as a mentor to the contestants on the series.

Sean "Diddy" Combs has admitted to fathering a sixth child. 15-month-old daughter Chance was born to Sarah Chapman, after denying the child was his for a year. Diddy says he did so, because he was awaiting DNA testing, but now that it is "clear" that Chance is his, he "will take care of her for the rest of her life." His relationship with Sarah Chapman is thought to be the cause of his and longtime girlfriend Kim Porter's split this year. Speaking of Diddy....He has pledged his support to the Spice Girls world tour... He is donating a $8 million fleet of buses. He is currently designing bullet-proof buses complete with jewels for the girls.

Mariah Carey's 12,000 square foot New York city Triplex is so big.....She has a 3,000 square foot closet along with a separate closet for lingerie.... In the November addition of Glamour Magazine...They asked her how many bathrooms she has in her 12,000 sq. foot pad...she said, "I don't know! Do you really want me to try and think about it?"

There's more evidence suggesting that Christina Aguilera is carrying a child. .....A manager at West Hollywood store Bel Bambini says Christina Aguilera and her hubby, Jordan Bratman, stopped in Saturday to fill out their baby registry. Christina and Jordan also reportedly let the Bel Bambini staff know the sex of the child, but asked them to keep it a secret.

Any new parent out there knows this: These days, there are a TON of companies out there BOMBARDING parents with products to make their babies SMARTER. "Baby Einstein" DVDs. Flash cards. Video games. CDs of brain-friendly classical music.

--BUT. . . according to a new study by the Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute, the product that does the best job at making your baby smarter is. . . blocks. Plain, old, generic wooden or plastic blocks.

--They found that children, ages 18 months to two-and-a-half years, who played with blocks, scored an average of 15% higher on cognitive development tests than children who didn't.

--Here's their theory of WHY that happens. By playing with blocks. . . like stacking them into a tower or putting Legos together. . . it helps a child start grasping the world around them.

--It also helps their imagination. . . leading to better impulse control and attention spans.

--There are two other good side effects of playing with blocks. One: It gets the parents down on the ground, playing with their kid. . . and parent/child interactions like that are one of THE biggest keys to brain and social development.

--And two: It focuses children away from the TV, which can also help their brain and attention span.

MELISSA JOAN HART. . . who USED TO BE "Sabrina the Teenage Witch". . . is four months pregnant with her second child. She and husband Mark Wilkerson already have a son named Mason, who's almost two years old.

If you haven't heard, SALT and PEPA. . . (--of the hip-hop group SALT-N-PEPA) . . . are reuniting for an upcoming VH1 reality show. And there's already been some DRAMA..

Salt and Pepa got into a FIST-FIGHT. . . while the cameras were rolling.

(--"The Salt-N-Pepa Show" premieres on Monday, October 15th at 10:00 P.M.)

Rumor of the Day

The new issue of "The National Enquirer". . . which comes out TODAY. . . claims JULIA ROBERTS and DANNY MODER are having marital troubles. . . and Danny recently moved out of their house after a huge argument. No word what it was about.

Is JERRY SEINFELD proud that his former co-star, JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, has scored a hit with her sitcom, "The New Adventures of Old Christine"??? Apparently NOT.--He tells the new issue of "Time" magazine that he's NEVER EVEN SEEN the show.

In Theaters Today....

--"The Game Plan" - a Disney comedy starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kyra Sedgwick and nine-year-old Madison Pettis. (PG)

(--The Rock plays a star quarterback whose life is turned upside down when a little girl shows up at his door and tells him she's the daughter he never knew he had. . . which forces him to change his partying ways and figure out how to be a dad.)

Saturday TV.........

--"Mad TV". . . 11:00 P.M. to Midnight on Fox. (--Blogger Perez Hilton hosts this week's compilation show, which is focused on pop culture parodies.)

--"Saturday Night Live" [33rd Season Premiere]. . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--LeBron James guest hosts and Kanye West is the musical guest.)

It seems Simon Cowell's criticism of singing hopefuls isn't always a bad thing. Simon was reportedly filming an audition episode for his British singing series "The X Factor" recently when he noticed that 46-year-old Jacque Gray had a strange sound quality to her voice, like she was "choking or something." .....Simon Cowell than advised her to see a physician. When she did, it was discovered that she had the potentially fatal lung disease bronchiectasis. Jacque Gray tells Britain's "The Mirror" that if she wasn't checked out, quote, "it could have killed me" and credits Simon Cowell and his fellow "The X Factor" judge Sharon Osbourne with saving her life.

When Usher's wife gives birth next year, he'll be passing out "It's a Boy" favors. The singer tells "People" magazine that he and wife Tameka Foster are expecting a son.

David and Victoria Beckham have topped the list of Radar magazines the "Most Overrated People, Places And Things."

Pamela Anderson and Denise Richards are considering a $1 million offer to pose together in an upcoming issue of Playboy magazine. Playboy boss Hugh Hefner wants the actresses to team up for the January 2008 issue of the publication.

Mariah Carey has hit back at comments made by Sean 'Diddy' Combs suggesting his new fragrance Unforgivable is better than her M, by dismissing his scent as a one-night-stand smell. While her fragrance is ..."for the woman who wants the man to fall in love with her immediately, stay in love, and treat her like royalty."

A 10-year-old boy will get a chance to play an extra in Will Ferrell's new movie after his father bought the role in a cancer-charity auction for more than $47,000....The money will go to the Cancer for College foundation at the USC.

The guys from Maroon 5 are gearing up for a major tour. The Grammy-winning group will launch its fall tour this Saturday in Detroit. They will be at The Staples Center in L.A. November 8th.

"Ugly Betty" Second Season Premiere is tonight on ABC

JACK OSBOURNE to the painkiller OxyContin when he was a teenager. In fact, she says it was the other way around.

She claims she never even heard of OxyContin. . . a.k.a. Hillbilly Heroin. . . until she met Jack. She says, quote, "It was the first time I was ever introduced to the pills."

Tom Cruise is laying out plans to build a huge underground bunker at his Telluride, Colorado estate. It will have

a state of the art air purification system and will be large enough with enough equipment and supplies for at

least ten people to survive for years. It'll cost about $10 million. Hey what does Tom know that we don't?

After High School Musical wraps, sweethearts Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are planning to team up

again - this time to play Donny and Marie Osmond! Disney thinks they're perfect for the Donny and Marie TV movie.

The Osmond brother and sister duo ruled TV with a long running variety show in the 70's, and their private lives

featured lots of backstage drama. It'll be a challenge for makeup artists to make Zac and Vanessa look like brother and

sister, but it sounds like fun with those 70's haircuts and platform shoes.

The Russian stripper at the heart of the OSCAR DE LA HOYA cross-dressing scandal now regrets sharing the pictures. . . in part because she "only" made 70-grand for her efforts.

There's an audiotape floating around that's SUPPOSEDLY a voicemail message that the stripper. . . Milana Dravnel. . . left for the guy who helped her sell the pictures. (He also helped set her up with an "Entertainment Tonight" interview.)

In the message, Dravnel says, quote, "I can't believe we did this! For $70,000 you let them take advantage of me? What is going to happen to me? I've crushed a million hearts of kids. . . I'm really upset. I can't eat. I can't sleep."

(--In related news, Oscar De La Hoya's lawyer issued a statement yesterday, saying that a, quote, "well known and independent photo forensic expert" has examined the pictures, and it's his OPINION that they're fake.)

So you've heard that Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for a DUI yesterday (Tuesday), but did you know it was on the same day he was honored with the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists' Award of Excellence in Los Angeles? (The honor is presented every other year to Canadian actors who work primarily in LA)

Jane Seymour, 56, and Marie Osmond, 46, already have quite a fan base of Dancing with the Stars viewers who are rooting for the more, ahem, mature women to boogie their way into the finals. But Seymour revealed yet another reason to cheer her on when she stopped by Ellen on Monday: her mom."I was really, really sad, because my mom had a stroke, and she's in a nursing home, and she can't talk anymore and she can't move," Seymour had been asked to do (the show) and I mentioned it to her over the phone and my mother started trying to talk. She went, 'Wuhwuhwuhwuhwuh,' she got so excited.So then I said, 'Well, Mommy, I'm going to do it for you, and I hope you'll be proud.' And she said the first word she's ever said (since the stroke).

She said, 'Yes!' And we were all in shock. So I'm doing it for her!!!!!!

Last night's installment of "Dancing With the Stars" also saw another surprise -- Drew Lachey as co-host. The former 98 Degrees singer -- and season two "DWTS" winner -- was announced as the replacement for new mother Samantha Harris. Lachey joined Tom Bergeron on the telecast, interviewing the couples as they came off the dance floor. Back in 2006, Drew and his professional partner Cheryl Burke beat out former football great Jerry Rice and Anna Trebunskaya for the "Dancing With the Stars" disco-ball trophy. Harris is on maternity leave after giving birth to a baby girl over the weekend. No word on when she'll return.

This Christmas, NBC is giving us something that we ALL desperately want: ANOTHER reality singing competition. In this one, five so-called "celebrities" will return to their hometowns to assemble a choir made up of everyday people. The choirs will then compete, and like "American Idol", America's votes will eventually determine the winner. The show's called "Clash of the Choirs". . . and it's going to air on four consecutive nights, from December 17th to the 20th.

The new MELISSA ETHERIDGE album, "The Awakening", drops today. . . but she won't be going on tour immediately. Melissa has four kids. . . and she's putting her responsibilities as a parent ahead of her touring schedule.

She says, quote, "I'll go on tour next summer, when the kids are out of school. Believe me, I want to be out there. . . but when you've got kids, you just don't want to run off, and I don't want to run off. So I tour in the summer."

(--Melissa's two kids with her ex-girlfriend JULIE CYPHER are now 10 and 8 years old. She also has 11-month-old twins with current girlfriend TAMMY LYNN MICHAELS.)

As you may have heard, the pictures were leaked by a New York City stripper who claims she had a year-long affair with Oscar. A source close to the the woman says, quote, "She's very disappointed that Oscar isn't coming to terms with his feminine side."

Oscar's attorney released this statement yesterday. . . quote, "Oscar does know the woman who we believe is selling these photographs to the tabloid media. But he assures me that the photos are phony. He has asked me to pursue his legal remedies."

BEN AFFLECK used to be a pretty hardcore poker player. Then he got married. The "Star" says Ben gave up playing poker so it wouldn't cut into his family time with JENNIFER GARNER and their daughter Violet...But now he's back to playing poker. . . online. He supposedly plays up to four times a week, and can drop up to 20-grand PER DAY...A so-called "source" says, quote, "Their marriage is going strong, but she wants him to stop before it causes a problem between them."

Marc Anthony's love of Kentucky Fried Chicken has led to an interesting opportunity for him and his wife. ...Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez can enjoy the Colonel's food anywhere they go on their upcoming tour -- for free. Upon hearing that Anthony is a big fan of KFC, the company's president extended the invitation to the couple. So far, the couple hasn't accepted KFC's offer.

Britney Spears has too much in common with Anna Nicole Smith for one astrologer's liking. Michael Lutin, who is the resident horoscope person for "Vanity Fair," posted a message saying that Britney and Anna both share the Sagittarius sign with Libra as their rising sign. Lutin suggests that people quit making fun of Britney, adding, quote, "somebody better step in and do something or it is going to be just like Anna Nicole."

The name of the baby girl who may have put an end to DIDDY'S relationship with KIM PORTER for good is CHANCE....Kim recently revealed that she left Puffy once and for all because an Atlanta woman gave birth to his love child while she, Kim, was pregnant with his twin daughters.

JENNY MCCARTHY has been spending a lot of time lately talking about how great her boyfriend, JIM CARREY, is with her five-year-old son, Evan, who is autistic.

She says, quote, "Beyond doubt it was written in the stars that Jim and Evan were a pair. He's actually helped Evan get past some obstacles I couldn't. I sometimes call him the autism whisperer." "He speaks a language Evan understands, and Evan feels safe with him

Britney Spears has a new party pal!!!! She has resolved her differences with Avril Lavigne, who in the past...criticized Britney for being too weak to handle the pressures of fame.

The online gossip site X-17 posted pictures of Oscar De La Hoya Cross-Dressing yesterday . . . OSCAR DE LA HOYA is wearing women's panties, high heels, a fishnet bodysuit and a wig.

-Oscar's attorney says these pictures are FAKE. . . and he's demanding that the website take them down.

Another star's parenting skills are being questioned. A former housekeeper of Spice Girl Melanie Brown tells "Star" magazine that the singer left then two-month-old daughter Angel Iris in her care when she went to Las Vegas to marry Stephen Belafonte in June. The staffer claims that "one evening of baby-sitting turned into four days!," and adds, "The child was sick, there was no nanny, and when Mel called, she never even asked about the baby." A rep for Melanie Brown tells the "New York Daily News" that "any fictitious accusations to the contrary stem from greedy people looking to make a buck," and describes Brown as a "hands-on mother." Melanie is rumored to be in a nine-million-dollar child support battle with Angel's biological father, actor Eddie Murphy. Melanie Brown also has an eight-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

Diddy says he know what a women should smell like like...That's why his new perfume, Unforgettable Woman is better than any other perfume on the market. He says, "I am going to challenge my female counterparts, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, ....Gwen Stefani ....that my fragrance is better than theirs. I am a man, and I know how a woman should smell."

RUMOR OF THE DAY...

MediaTakeOut.com. . . says that SHAQUILLE O'NEAL may have a baby on the way from ANOTHER WOMAN. They say she's due SOON. . . which would mean she got prego long before Shaq and his wife Shaunie decided to separate. . .

By the way. . . MediaTakeOut also says there's a clause in the prenup that gives Shaunie WAY more of Shaq's money if she can prove he was unfaithful.

Demi Moore has officially become Mrs. Ashton Kutcher....She finally changed her name on her driving license and credit cards. Demi and Ashton married in 2005.

FRED GOLDMAN and Family have already been to court asking that all the O.J. memorabilia in question be turned over to them. . . so that they can sell it to help pay off the $33.5 million civil judgment they won against O.J. more than a decade ago.

Instead of ruling in their favor.....A judge asked for them to give him a listed of items they want from the case....

He did, however, say the Goldmans could have a Rolex watch that they saw O.J. wearing in a picture that was posted on TMZ.com.

Jennifer Lopez is rumored to be pregnant. According to "In Touch" magazine, the 38-year-old has been seeing a Beverly Hills fertility specialist for about two years and is said to have undergone invitro-fertilization. Jennifer Lopez reportedly had an ultrasound performed in New York on September 12th, which revealed that she is 12 weeks along. The child would be the first for Lopez and her husband, 39-year-old Latin crooner Marc Anthony.

BRITNEY SPEARS did NOT lose custody of her kids during that court hearing on Monday. . .

--And while the judge didn't change the 50-50 custody agreement between Britney and KEVIN FEDERLINE, he did set down some SERIOUS rules.

--For starters, Britney will undergo random drug and alcohol testing TWICE A WEEK.

--She also has to attend individual counseling once a week to address, quote, "parenting issues".

--And twice a week, she has to meet with a PARENTING COACH who will observe her skills with the boys, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

--The judge also had some orders for BOTH Britney AND K-Fed. They include the following. . .

--Britney and Kevin must complete a course called "Parenting Without Conflict". . . and attend co-parenting counseling TOGETHER.

--They've also been ordered to refrain from making derogatory statements about each other. . . abstain from alcohol and / or controlled substances within 12 hours of taking custody of the kids. . . and NOT use corporal punishment on the kids.

--Also, neither one of them can take the kids out of state without the other's permission.

With this....Britney decided to CELEBRATE!!!!

TMZ caught her at both Winston's and Hyde last night.

ON TV TODAY.....

--"Oprah" - Justin Timberlake and Kelly Clarkson join Reba McEntire to talk about singing with Reba on her new duets album.

--"TRL" - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ("The Game Plan").

Britney Spears' support system is getting smaller and smaller. Brit's manager is the second person in less than 24 hours to part ways with her. Jeff Kwatinetz of Los Angeles-based company The Firm announced his decision yesterday in a statement that read, quote, "We believe Britney is enormously talented, and has made a terrific record, but current circumstances have prevented us from properly doing our job."

Britney's former Bodyguard was the surprise witness in the Spears/Fed Custody battle.....According to attorney Gloria Allred, bodyguard Tony Baretto filed a court declaration yesterday regarding what he witnessed while working for the Spears. Allred said her client is very concerned for the safety of the children. She stated that Tony Baretto was, quote, "willing to testify of nudity, drug abuse and unsafe conditions around the children in Spears' home and outside the home." BTW.......

Britney fired Tony Barretto on May 17th because, quote, "He did not hear her when he was asked to pick up her hat."

BARRY MANILOW was scheduled to perform on "The View" today, but that will NOT be happening, because Barry has BEEF with conservative ELISABETH HASSELBECK......TMZ.com says that "The View" dropped Barry from today's line-up, after his people demanded that he and Elisabeth NOT be on the show together. And Barry essentially confirms that. . . only he claims that HE cancelled the appearance......Barry's website confirms he cancelled his View appearance.....

--"I had made a request that I be interviewed by JOY [BEHAR], BARBARA [WALTERS] or WHOOPI [GOLDBERG], but not Elisabeth Hasselback. Unfortunately, the show was not willing to accommodate this simple request so I bowed out.

In an interview with TMZ, Barry elaborated on his anti-Elisabeth Hasselbeck stance. He said, quote, "I strongly disagree with [Elisabeth's] views. I think she's DANGEROUS AND OFFENSIVE. I will not be on the same stage as her."

Meanwhile.........

Former "The View" co-host Rosie O'Donnell has denied Oprah Winfrey's request to appear on Oprah's talk's show. Oprah had wanted to sit down with Rosie O'Donnell to discuss her new book, "Celebrity Detox." However, Rosie O'Donnell declined, and will instead do an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer. O'Donnell's rep, Cindi Berger, tells the "Post," quote, "Rosie has always been booked with Diane. We gracefully declined Oprah's offer. I'm sure Rosie will do Oprah's show another time." "Celebrity Detox" hits stores October 2nd.

Vanessa Williams is throwing her support behind a young celebrity embroiled in a nude photo scandal. Williams, who once lost her Miss America crown when "Penthouse" published naked pictures of her, says "High School Musical 2" star Vanessa Hudgens will "be fine." Forty-four-year-old Vanessa Williams told "People" magazine that 18-year-old Hudgens is talented and professional. Williams adds, quote, "Welcome to the lesson of hard knocks. She got her first big one right now." A nude photo of Hudgens began appearing on websites early this month. The teenager came out and said the picture was a "private matter" and wasn't intended for public release. Disney, the maker of the "High School Musical" franchise, has supported Hudgens throughout the ordeal.

--"Big Brother 8" [8th Season Finale]. . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS.

"OK!" magazine says Britney Spears is talking to "Maxim" about doing a racy. . . but NOT NUDE. . . photo spread. A so-called "source" says, quote, "She wants to be on the cover as quickly as they can shoot her."

Former "View" host STAR JONES will have NEW "View" host WHOOPI GOLDBERG on her Court TV talk show this Friday. It might be a little awkward. . .

Jessica Simpson's possible entry into the world of country music may not be met with great enthusiasm. That's according to a poll on "Us Weekly's" website. The magazine asked people if they would be willing to purchase a country CD made by the pop star. Over 65-percent of the voters said "no." Last week, Jessica's father and manager Joe Simpson told "People" magazine that his daughter wanted to get back to her Texas roots.

If you've ever wanted to be part of Oscar Night in Los Angeles, you chance is here. Fans can enter an online lottery for a chance to win one of 300 available seats along the 500-foot-long red carpet in front of the Kodak Theatre. The lottery is only open for one week. Winners will be chosen at noon on September 24th. If you are interested, go to Oscars.org. People who win will be notified next month. Registration starts today.

Alyssa's been a huge baseball fan.... She has season tickets to Los Angeles Dodgers games. . . she writes a blog on MLB.com. . . and she recently launched a clothing line called Touch, which is designed for female baseball fans.

RAY-J is reportedly dating KEVIN FEDERLINE'S original baby-mama, SHAR JACKSON.

While some pop stars spent their summer partying at Hollywood hotspots, Shakira's been hitting the books. Shakira took a class at the University of California Los Angeles. A source says Shakira studied the History of Western Civilization, taught by professor Robert Cleve. Shakira began taking the class on August 6th, and it's scheduled to wrap up today.

Today on "Rachael Ray" - Amanda Bynes promotes her fall clothing line.

"Beverly Hills 90210" alum Tori Spelling and her husband may be changing zip codes. The couple's is currently in talks to take on starring roles in Broadway's "Chicago." If Spelling and her hubby's deal goes through, they will be the third husband-wife team to appear in the musical, following in the footsteps of Amy Spanger and Michael C. Hall, and Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin.

Sting was photographed leaving a brothel in Germany. Sting the father of six was spotted leaving the brothel in the wee hours of the morning Wednesday. While discrete billing is a club perk, it appears that Sting's wife Trudie is well aware of her husband's midnight adventures in paradise. When asked about the brothel visit, Sting's publicist replied, quote, "Sting and his wife Trudie Styler have always been open about their interest in strip clubs."

Vanessa Hudgens canceled her appearance on "The Tonight Show" last night, the same day that more pictures of the "High School Musical" star appeared on the Internet.

Though she doesn't bare all this time, according to the New York Daily News, the alleged pics show Vanessa in a near-lip-lock with another girl.

SIMON COWELL says, quote, "We have decided we can bring Britney back. We are very serious. We plan to buy her underpants, get her bigger shorts to perform in and get her away from her stupid friends. . . She can turn it around."

PAULA ABDUL adds, quote, "We always have time for Britney, we love her."

RANDY JACKSON said, quote, "We'd love to take care of you, Spears! We will make you a superstar again."

It seems that Britney Spears has holed up in her home since returning from Las Vegas on Tuesday. With both of her young boys celebrating birthdays this week, there's no word whether Britney will hold any parties. Sean Preston turns two tomorrow, while Jayden James became a one-year-old yesterday. The CD is slated to hit stores on November 13th.

There is a rumor that the E! network is giving LARRY BIRKHEAD his own REALITY SHOW. Obviously, the show will follow Larry and his daughter, DANNIELYNN. It could be on the air by next spring.... E! was also the network that brought you "The Anna Nicole Show".

The executive producer of the new Anna Nicole Smith movie has another one in pre-production called "Hollywood Brats." Joe Nasser says the film will be about three girls in Hollywood getting into trouble, getting arrested and going to jail. He says the script will use the names of real celebrities, but he's not saying yet whether any of those names will be Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan.

Two former Destiny's Child members are using their names for a good cause. Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland are teaming up to open housing to benefit the at-risk population in Houston, Texas. The Knowles-Rowland Apartments will reportedly include 43 units of single room occupancy for men and women. Its goal is to help residents get back on their feet following traumatic events in their lives, including natural and personal disasters.

The L.A. City Council voted to rename the block that surrounds the CNN Building in Hollywood.....It will now be ''Larry King Square'' in recognition of Larry King's 50 years in broadcasting......The council also agreed to name an intersection near Paramount Studios ''I Love Lucy Square,'' after the late comedian Lucille Ball.

Move over Don King....make way for "LL Cool J - Boxing Promoter"......LL and Las Vegas entertainer Jeff Beacher is asking rockers Tommy Lee and Kid Rock to settle their differences in a boxing ring - for a $1 million prize on pay-per-view....LL Cool J is even prepared to put up the money.

Meanwhile, Pamela Anderson told Ellen Wednesday on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" that she is "in love" with an unidentified professional poker player ... According to rumors, the mystery man is 29-year-old poker player Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari. But, recently she was spotted hanging out with Rick Salomon.

Kelly says, quote, "It's the easiest thing to chuck some three-minute meal in. If you don't have one, you'll pick up something fresh."

Mama, Sharon Osbourne wants Courtney Love to stay away from her -- and her son Jack! Sharon accuses Courtney of giving Jack drugs when he was just 15 years old.

OWEN WILSON has refused to go to rehab, because, quote, "he doesn't think he really has a problem."

But he's not taking any chances. He hired a "sober companion" to stay with him 24-7 and keep him on the wagon. And he's paying him $750 A DAY.

RUMOR OF THE DAY.......

The "National Enquirer" claims that OPRAH WINFREY has dumped STEDMAN GRAHAM earlier this summer and giving him $250 MILLION to keep quiet about it.

Music mogul Simon Cowell has slammed Britney Spears' MTV Video Music Awards appearance... insisting he wouldn't have let her perform if he was her manager.

He says, "If I had been looking after Britney I'd have taken one look at her in rehearsals and I wouldn't have allowed her on stage."

In the opening of the the 19th season of the Simpsons premiering Sept.23rd...Bart will writting on the chalk board ...."I will not wait another 20 years to make a movie.".....Which leads me to believe... The Simpsons Movie 2 is already in the works.

David and Victoria Beckham's Ex-Nanny Rebecca Loos, is moving to America! Remember...Nanny Rebecca allegedly had an affair with David Beckham.

The TV show "Extra" is offering BRITNEY SPEARS another chance so serve up a DECENT performance of her new single, "Gimme More". ...They issued a statement yesterday, saying, "We made the call to Spears this morning, inviting her to perform at 'Extra' on our stage in Los Angeles or in Las Vegas at the Extra Lounge in Planet Hollywood's Hotel and Resort.

-There's no word yet whether Britney is even considering this.

Jodie Foster says Dina Lohan should have been there for her daughter...she is to blame for Lindsay's current situation...exploiting her daughter.....Dina Lohan more or less spat back at Jodie Foster for calling her out as an absentee -- or worse, exploitative -- mom to 24Sizzler.com, telling Jodie, "Don't ridicule me publicly! She should know how the press twists the truth! Don't judge without facts!"

Fresh cod served with steamed broccoli and couscous -- That is the main course on the lunch menu for Maddox Jolie-Pitt ....at his private Manhattan school. According to TMZ.com Maddox attends the prestigious Lycee Francais de New York on the Upper East side. Today, according to the school menu, Maddox can expect to dine on vegetable chunks soup, rotisserie chicken, green bean almondine, white rice, and yogurt or fruit.

Soap star Kirsten Storms, 23, was busted for drunk driving over the weekend. Kirsten Storms, who's on Disney's "Kim Possible," was traveling on a Los Angeles freeway when a CHP officer noticed a lit cigarette being thrown from her blue Mercedes. According to the police report, officers "noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the vehicle." After several sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI......She is known as Belle Black on "Days of Our Lives" and as Maxie Jones on "General Hospital." She was taken to Van Nuys Jail and later released on $5000 bail.

SALMA HAYEK may have secretly married Francois-Henri Pinault. . .. Rumor has it that she was shopping in Los Angeles last month, and she whipped out a credit card issued to Salma Hayek-PINAULT.

"American Idol" alum and Oscar WINNER JENNIFER HUDSON has joined the cast of the "Sex and the City" movie. She'll play an assistant to SARAH JESSICA PARKER'S character, Carrie Bradshaw.

The top three finalists from Season Two of "American Idol". . . RUBEN STUDDARD, CLAY AIKEN, and KIMBERLEY LOCKE. . . have decided to team up for a joint tour this spring...Kimberley says it won't be official until their agents get together to work out the logistics. They've tentatively titled the tour, Reunited: Five Years Later.

Victoria Beckham is planning on hiring a male British nanny to look after her three children - so the family doesn't become "too American". ......Victoria who moved to Los Angeles with soccer star husband David and their three children Brooklyn, 8, Romeo, 4, and two-year-old Cruz in the summer fears the family will pick up an American accent and lose touch with their British culture. ...Victoria Beckham also admits she is considering hiring a man to look after her children after watching hit movie The Pacifier.

TV Tonight.....

"Big Brother 8" [Eviction Night]. . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS. Dad and Daughter Denato are on the block.

"The Biggest Loser" [4th Season Premiere]. . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Contestants must race across a desert to gain a spot on one of the two teams, but there is a secret third team in training as well. "Days of Our Lives" actress, Alison Sweeney hosts.)

Kid Rock has been questioned and cited by Las Vegas Police after he attacked Tommy Lee at The MTV VMA's last night.

Shia LaBeouf revealed the title of the new Indiana Jones movie due out May 2008 during Sunday evening's MTV Video Music Awards ...The film will be called "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."

Christina Aguilera is pregnant -- at least, Paris Hilton says so. According to TMZ.com, the hotel heiress was at Las Vegas' LAX Nightclub Saturday. Video footage shows Hilton grabbing the club's microphone and saying, quote, "I want everyone to say congratulations to the most beautiful pregnant woman in the world, Christina Aguilera." Christina and hubby Jordan Bratman were on hand at the club. They reportedly appeared to be shocked by Paris Hilton's announcement. That's because Christina Aguilera has never officially confirmed the rumors that she's pregnant.

Comedian and actress Sherri Shepherd is the latest addition to "The View." Barbara Walters made the announcement on this morning's show.

Justin Timberlake has his very first Emmy...JT picked up the honor over the weekend for his part in the "Saturday Night Live" skit that dealt with a **** being placed in a box. The video was an instant hit on TV and YouTube. It won the award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics in the Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards.

Two popular Gossip websites are coming to TV......TMZ will premiere tonight on FOX 11 @ 6:30pm......Celebrity Blogger Perez Hilton will get his own enteratinment news show also...It is called, "What Perez Sez"....His show will premiere tomorrow, September 11th at 9 pm on VH1!

Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown's new husband froze her engagement ring inside an ice cube and slipped it into her cranberry juice for her surprise proposal.

Another member of the DeBarge family is facing legal problems. Chico DeBarge was arrested last Thursday, August 30th, for allegedly having illegal drugs in his car. Chico DeBarge and a female companion were pulled over while driving a Toyota Camry on a Los Angeles highway after an officer saw them stop in a turn lane and switch seats.

Nick Lachey is planning to open an American-style restaurant in Las Vegas...He is not doing it alone....his business partners are said to be Nicky Hilton and Wilmer Valderrama. The restaurant, called Company American Bistro, will be located in Las Vegas' Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Mandy Moore embarrassed New Kids On The Block hunk Joey McIntyre when she told him she had a huge crush on him.....She told him she had a NKOTB doll, the lunch box, the bedsheets set ....She was totally obsessed! ....which creeped out him.

High School Musical star....18 year old Vanessa Hudgens is expressing regret over a racy photo that has surfaced of her on the Internet. Her rep says in a statement that the nude picture was "taken privately," adding that it "is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public." Hudgens is reportedly dating her "High School Musical" co-star Zac Efron.

Forget the peanuts and Foam Finger.......Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's oldest child Maddox picked up a special souvenir at Tuesday night's New York Yankees game... a bat and ball direct from the hands of Derek Jeter!!!

Paris Hilton ready to have a baby...In fact, she has already decided to name her unborn first child London (after her pet cat). She likes the name Paris Jr. too...and wants to have 3-4 babies starting next year.

John Travolta will be honoured with the Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film by the Santa Barbara Film Festival in November. The ceremony will take place at the Four Seasons Biltmore hotel in Santa Barbara on November 16th.

Christina Aguilera has placed her Hollywood Hills mansion on the market for $7 million. Christina and her husband Jonathan Bratman are selling the luxury four-bedroom property just weeks after buying Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's former home in nearby Beverly Hills, California.

Usher is selling his mansion in Atlanta, Georgia for $1.95 million .... The home is in the city's Country Club gated community has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms...it also has a swimming pool and a recording studio...It once belonged to record mogul Antonio 'L.A.' Reid.

TV actress Tia Mowry is engaged to marry her actor boyfriend Cory Hardrict... The "Sister, Sister" star, 29, and Hardrict, 27, will wed at the Stone Creek Manor in Malibu, California in April 2008.

Actress Sherri Sheperd will be introduced next week as a new cast member on ''The View,'' giving the daytime chat show its first full cast since before Rosie O'Donnell came and went.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Kim Porter has confirmed reports the rapper impregnated another woman shortly after she gave birth to the couple's twin daughters led to the end of their 12-year relationship.

This time it's good news for Britney Spears....She has been cleared of any wrongdoing regarding complaints filed with the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services. Britney's attorney says she's still trying to find out who filed the complaints.

Mariah Carey's former manager says he's still waiting to get paid. Jerry Blair, who worked with Mariah for years, says he is owed a large amount of money for recording and touring profits. One insider says Mariah, quote, "hasn't paid him in two years." Jerry Blair has reportedly hired a lawyer and the sources claim a settlement was on the horizon.

Nicole Kidman reveals that she was engaged to a man after the end of her marriage to Tom Cruise -- but won't say who it was....She also says that she had a miscarriage with Tom Cruise, and claims that she was "in love" with Tom. The complete interview can be found in Vanity Fair.

41 year old Oscar-winner Halle Berry is about to take on the role of mother. Halle Berry confirmed that she is carrying her first child... She's about three-months along and is very excited ....Her boyfriend of nearly two years, model Gabriel Aubry, is the child's father.

Here's something we can all look forward to: Paris Hilton may be reproducing soon. She tells "Elle" magazine, quote, "I want kids next year, so I've got to get my body ready."

On November 13th, BOYZ II MEN will be dropping a Motown tribute album. It's called "Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA", and it's being produced by "American Idol" judge RANDY JACKSON.

The NFL will kick off the 2007 season on Thursday, Sept. 6 when the New Orleans Saints travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC.....FAITH HILL, KELLY CLARKSON, HINDER, and John Mellencamp are scheduled to perform.

PAUL MCCARTNEY and RENEE ZELLWEGER were spotted out together AGAIN. This time they were having dinner together at a restaurant in Sag Harbor, New York.....The two arrived and left separately. . . and only shared a HUG at the end of the night. A woman who tried to take their picture during dinner was EJECTED from the place.

USHER and his pregnant wife TAMEKA did indeed have their big wedding ceremony in Atlanta over the weekend. About 200 guests were there. Usher's mom, Jonetta Patton, was NOT one of them.

Former "Grey's Anatomy" star KATE WALSH got married over the weekend in Ojai, California. Her husband is a Fox production executive named Alex Young.....A lot of "Grey's" stars were there, including Katherine Heigl, T.R. Knight, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr. and Justin Chambers. . . plus the show's creator, Shonda Rhimes. (--This season, Kate stars in the "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off, "Private Practice".)

You've probably heard of PUFF DADDY'S annual "White Party". He throws it every year at the end of the summer. Tons of celebrities are invited, and they all HAVE TO wear white....Apparently, he doesn't relax the rules for anybody. The party went down this past weekend, and BILLY JOEL showed up with his wife Katie. She wore a CREAM dress. Puffy's door guys "suggested" that she change if she wanted to get in. Instead, they left.

Sanjaya is going Hollywood .... His Seattle home is up "For Sale".....The five-bedroom, one-bathroom split-level that he grew up in is on the market for $360,000.

After scrapping the summer tour due to poor ticket sales, Kelly Clarkson will hit North American arenas with special guest Jon McLaughlin, beginning Oct. 10 in New York....She will be in Los Angeles @ the Gibson Amphitheatre on November 18th.

TV Tonight...............

The Biggest Loser: Did They Keep the Weight Off?". . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Some of the show's past contestants weigh in.)

After his success on season two of "Dancing with the Stars" Drew Lachey has landed a spot on the show's spinoff. According to ABC, the former 98-Degrees member will host the new reality competition "Dance War," which is based on the British series "Dance X."

Spice Girl Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown can expect to look like a dancing diva when she appears on the new season of Dancing With The Stars....Victoria Beckham will be her stylist.

Usher and his pregnant wife Tameka Foster will renew their wedding vows in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend...Usher already married stylist Tameka Foster at his lawyer's office in Atlanta on August 3.

Kelly Preston says she knew she was destined to marry John Travolta after she saw her future husband on a poster ad for Grease when she was a teen in the 1970's. Of course, they have been married now for 16 years!

Britney Spears still earns almost $750,000 each month .....even though she hasn't released a CD in two years. Her income info was revealed in court documents linked to her battle with her ex- Kevin Federline over custody of their two children.

Don't Miss Justin Timberlake's concert from Madison Square Garden on HBO Labor Day...The show starts @ 9PM.

When Jamie Foxx signed on to play homeless musical prodigy ....Nathaniel Ayers in the biopic,"The Soloist" .... he took it upon himself to track the violinist/cellist down and then wore a disguise so he could follow him around the streets of Los Angeles for a day.

NICK CARTER needed to find something to do with his pit bull mix, Layla, while he's busy with the BACKSTREET BOYS reunion. So he asked his mom, Jane, to take care of her. In fact, he PAID Jane to take care of her....But, Mama Jane dumped the dog off at a Tampa animal shelter.... Nick found out because Layla is microchipped. . . and now he's feuding with his mama once again.

R&B star SEAN KINGSTON has been chosen to play the late rapper NOTORIOUS B.I.G. in the upcoming movie about Biggie that SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS is producing.

Madonna's got a new "Manny" to take care of her adopted son, David. He is a live-in Manny...getting paid $3,000-$4,000 a month....There are some strict rules though....He needs to be available to Madonna and David 24/7, no ladies are aloud to visit him, he can not watch tv, read the newspaper or magazines. TOUGH GIG!

The celebrity dancers will be:

1. Marie Osmond - Entertainer

2. Floyd Mayweather - Boxer

3. Melanie Brown - Singer (Spice Girl)

4. Helio Castoneves - Race/Indy 500 winner

5. Jenny Garth - Actress

6. Cameron Mathison - Actor

7. Jane Seymour - Actress

8. Albert Reed - Model

9. Sabrina Bryan - Actress-Singer (Cheetah Girls)

10. Mark Cuban - Owner NBA's Dallas Mavericks

11. Josie Maran - Model

12. Wayne Newton - Singer

Drummer Tommy Lee has become the latest star to find a home in Calabasas....He spent $6.75 million on the property after falling for the massive underground garage on the estate, which will house his 12 cars. The home also features a three-story atrium, a movie theatre and two kitchens.

Britney Spears was offered the chance to record Umbrella, before Rihanna made it a number one hit - but she turned it down. American music producer Tricky Stewart - who created the track - has confessed Britney Spears was given first option on the song.

You may be smarter than a 5th grader, but how about Clay Aiken or Kellie Pickler or Regis Philbin? FOX has scheduled a series of celebrity contestants to compete on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" during the November sweeps period...with all winnings going to charity...Also signed on is skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.

Poor dental hygiene and eating and sleeping habits, not physical mistreatment, are reportedly behind the child abuse investigation involving Britney Spears. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, TMZ.com is downplaying the suggestive nature of earlier reports that said that Britney was under investigation for "possible child abuse." The details of the allegations were not immediately known when lawyers for Britney Spears and her ex-husband Kevin Federline met for an unscheduled hearing yesterday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The allegations wound up in legal papers filed by Kevin Federline's attorney. They have been battling over custody of their two young sons. Another hearing the case is scheduled September 4th.

Jennifer Garner passed out twice on the set of new action movie The Kingdom when she tried to balance new motherhood with Arizona's sweltering heat...She was still nursing her eight-month-old baby Violet when she took off to the Arizona desert to film the movie in 140-degree heat. She says, "I succumbed to the heat a couple times. I was still breast feeding my baby at the time and so... all the electrolytes goes to the baby, and so my system was all [messed] up and I had heatstroke. "That happened to me... twice. They gave me an I.V. and filled me back up."

Double eviction this week on Big Brother???....Tonight CBS....Jess HOH...On the block...Amber & Zach...Who will Eric-America's Player have to kiss?

Aaron Carter's name is popping up as a future hopeful on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." Aaron Carter, the younger brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, will reportedly join actress-singer Nia Peeples and Cheetah Girls member Sabrina Bryan in the competition. Also said to be included in the cast are supermodel Gisele , legendary Las Vegas performer Wayne Newton, billionaire Mark Cuban, actress Jane Seymour, "Beverly Hills, 90210" alums Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling, and boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The cast has not been confirmed by ABC and is not due to be officially revealed until tomorrow.... The new season of "Dancing with the Stars" will premiere Monday, September 24th on ABC .

Kelsey Grammer's grandfather tried to convince him his family was cursed after he lost his father, sister and two brothers in tragic circumstances. The actor's dad was shot dead in 1968 when Grammer was just 13. Seven years later his sister was raped and murdered - and in 1980 his twin brothers both died in a scuba diving accident...Kelsey says, "Those early losses took a big bite out of any joy. It was very hard. I was disconsolate. I tried to understand why people I loved died. Why did they have to suffer? There is no uplifting answer. My grandfather on my father's side said he thought the family was cursed."

The son of Hulk Hogan has been seriously injured in a high-speed car wreck. Nick Bollea was driving a Toyota Supra with an unknown companion last night when he lost control and slammed into a palm tree. The passenger is in critical condition, while the 17-year-old Bollea is in serious condition at a Florida hospital.

It looks like Britney Spears is the latest Hollywood star to get pulled over. She was stopped Friday night for speeding. There were two male passenger in the car with her. Reports says Britney cooperated with the California Highway Patrol officers, but she let one of her passengers drive following the stop. The CHP has yet to issue a statement on the incident. Britney is currently in the midst of a bitter custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Kenan Thompson has embarked on a strict diet so he can parody presidential hopeful Barack Obama on the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live.

Actress Renee Zellweger, 38, has played down reports she is romantically involved with music legend Paul McCartney, 65.....They were spotted partying together at a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers show in New York on Saturday.

Charlie Sheen's new fiancée is so in love with him she has offered to sign a pre-nuptial agreement to hurry along wedding plans.

The upcoming season of "Dancing With The Stars" may have their first two competitors. Eonline.com reports billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and actress Jane Seymour have both signed on as contestants. We have the complete list of contestants on Wednesday.

Justin Timberlake is the king of the Teen Choice Awards. He walked away with two surfboards at last night's ceremony, bringing his career total to 21. He was then given a special honor called the "Ultimate Choice" award. Justin's 2007 "trophies" were for Choice Music Male Artist and Choice Music Payback Track for his tune "What Comes Around..." Elsewhere in the pop music world, Fergie scored the Choice Music Female Artist, Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend" was named Choice Music Single and Rihanna got the Choice Music R&B Artist surfboard. Hilary Duff, who co-hosted the event, scored the Choice Music Love Song for her song "With Love." The 2007 Teen Choice Awards also featured performances from Fergie, Kelly Clarkson and the Shop Boyz. Nick Cannon co-hosted the Fox telecast with Hilary Duff.

Former Wonder Years star Danica McKellar has turned teacher....McKellar is best known for playing Winnie Cooper in show in the late '80s and early '90s, but went on to pick up a degree in math in 1998....Now the 32-year-old has written the new book Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle-School Math Without Losing Your Mind Or Breaking A Nail....it aims to teach girls it's OK to like Math.

There may be a new celebrity romance underway. According to UsMagazine.com, John Mayer and actress Cameron Diaz were spotted on a multi-stop date in New York City this week. Apparently the pair know each other through friends and have hung out as a part of a group before...BTW...Cameron's ex---Mind Freak Criss Angel was spotted hanging out with Britney Spears at the Towers Hotel in Beverly Hills at 4am this morning.

The daughter of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin is launching her own children's clothing line. Eight-year-old Bindi Irwin, who recently launched her own TV show "Bindi: The Jungle Girl," will donate all proceeds from Bindi Wear International to conservation programs in Australia.

MADONNA turns 49 today...Her way of staying young and energized is by --Taking injections of vitamins B6 and B12.....Other celebs doing the same..... Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell has admitted to doing it, and Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears are also fans.

Cameron Diaz said no...Will Jessica Beil say yes?...JT wants an answer....He has asked Jessica to move in with him...Big decision will she move into his NY pad...or LA Home?

Matt Damon the ardvark!!!

Matt Damon will be on the Sept 3rd episode of Arthur on PBS....The episode is to get the word out about "Postcards for You"...encouraging to brainstorm and create their own videos.

Someone has snatched up Paris Hilton's Hollywood Hills house. The home sold recently for four-point-two-five-million dollars. The residence was only on the market for ten days. Paris paid just under three-million for the house back in 2004. She is currently renting a home in Malibu, and is said to be looking for a new permanent residence.

Friends star David Schwimmer is preparing to sacrifice his career in the hope of finding love. He tells Britain's Cosmo Magazine, "I look at someone like Courtney Cox and see how happy she is, but I've always put work first and now I have no wife and no family. My mom would love to see me settled, as she thinks it will make my life complete."

Halle Berry's dream has reportedly come true....Word is she recently learned she's two months pregnant... But Halle's concerned that her diabetes may lead to a difficult pregnancy.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's biological daughter has already begun her film career. The film and television website IMDB.com, has a page up for one-year-old Shiloh Jolie-Pitt. It lists Shiloh as an actress in Brad Pitt's upcoming movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

Angie Everhart has a new man in her life....She was supposedly engaged to Joe Pesci...But, that is over...She was spotted romancing Ian Ziering at the Marix Restaurant in Los Angeles last week. They reportedly left the restaurant holding hands.

John Mayer has rebounded from Jessica Simpson to Mandy Moore...Mandy Moore and John Mayer were spotted dining in SoHo together.

NBC will kick off the upcoming season of "The Biggest Loser" with a two-hour season premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 8pm.

Jodie Foster has a shopping phobia...When she walks into a store she starts twitching, sweating, and has hot flashes... She can't stand it...She has to have her assistants shop for her.

Michael Jackson has upset his brother Tito after missing the wedding of his nephew Tito Jr....3T singer Tito Jr. married his fiancée two weeks ago.

Ashton Kutcher the Handyman? Ashton is researching his role as a handyman in an upcoming movie....by showing up with regular everyday handymen in So. Cal and watching them at work...He could be showing up at your door.

Angelina and Brad Pitt are planning to adopt a fourth child from Africa...They are hoping to adopt a baby girl from Ethiopia - the same country they adopted two-year-old Zahara Marley from in 2005.

Jessica Simpson plans to adopt a child from a Mexican orphanage she has been visiting since she was a teenager. Jessica made regular trips to the Casa Hogar Elim orphanage with her father Joe, and has been dreaming of adopting for 11 years.

Jessica tells Self magazine, "My father was a minister, so growing up we'd go on a missionary trip every summer. The first time I went to that orphanage I was 16. I remember holding this baby who was found in a dumpster. I wanted to adopt him right then and there. I was like, 'Dad can I have him for my birthday, please?'

"I want to adopt before I actually have my own kids."

Simon Cowell is so terrified of Idol hopefuls' moms he locks himself in his dressing room after auditions. Simon admits he still gets intimidated by pushy parents...Simon says, "And there's me sometimes locked in my dressing room, knowing there are some very angry family members in the corridor. It's not a great place to be."

John Mayer has a new side gig to complement his singing career - gazing upon L.A. motorists is a new model for The Gap. It's Jon Mayer posted larger than life over The Gap at Hollywood and Highland in L.A. (See Show Notes for the pic)

This week's "National Enquirer" says that the lollipops you often see Britney sucking on are actually laced with a POWERFUL PAINKILLER that is several times stronger than morphine. She's supposedly been using them for about three years. . . ever since discovering them while on tour in Amsterdam...HOWEVER. . . a source close to Britney says she DOES NOT DO DRUGS. . . OF ANY KIND.....As for the lollipops, he says, quote, "They're TOOTSIE ROLL POPS, not suckers laced with drugs or whatever Kevin's camp is claiming."

Ugly Betty actress America Ferrera has also been house hunting with her longtime boyfriend, Ryan Piers Williams. They just began looking for a new home together....America Ferrera, 23, first met Ryan, an aspiring director, at University of Southern California when he cast her in his student film. Together, they have a golden retriever named Buddy.

On Friday, Drew Carey got INJURED on the set of The Price Is Right, while practicing "The Grocery Game".... Drew got his arm stuck in one of the stage's revolving turntables....The injury was serious enough that he went to a doctor. . . where he was diagnosed with a bruised bone and fitted with a "soft cast". He returned to the set later that afternoon. A rep for Drew says... "He's fine and everything's OK."

Magic Johnson's supporting Hillary Clinton's Pesidential Campaign....He's going to be hosting a fundraiser for her at his pad on Sept. 14.

Kevin Federline has been dropped from a small role in Keanu Reeves' new movie...K-Fed was due to appear in The Night Watchman with Keanu. But....K-Fed was fired from the film, but he was not informed.....His manager didn't tell him. Kevin found out when he turned up for a wardrobe call.

BTW...On Wednesday, Kevin Federline filed for primary custody of the couple's two sons, Sean Preston, 22 months, and Jayden James, 10 months. And at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday....Brit's longtime pal, Alli Sims, was served with legal papers concerning the ongoing custody battle between Spears and her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.

Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am is such a workaholic, he's converted almost every single room of his house into a studio...He is currently producing Michael Jackson's comeback album....even when he's relaxing at home in the Hollywood Hills....There are microphones and places he can plug in everywhere; a wireless controller, so he can record from anywhere; and he can log on from anywhere in the world, so even if he's in London or Tokyo, he can still be making music.

BRUCE WILLIS and Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub were kicked out of a fancy restaurant . . . after Bruce refused to pose for a picture with a girl who turned out to be the fiancée of one of the owners. It happened at a restaurant called Cipriani, which is in a nightclub called The Billionaire. One of the co-owners is Flavio Briatore. . . a rich Formula One racing mogul who dated NAOMI CAMPBELL and fathered HEIDI KLUM'S first child.

Melanie Brown has dodged questions about the financial settlement she's demanding from Eddie Murphy...Melanie Brown and her lawyer Gloria Allred announced they were filing a paternity suit against the Eddie earlier this month...But appearing on talk show Larry King Live on Thursday, the Spice Girl refused to confirm reports she's asked the actor for a $9 million home for her and new baby.

George Lopez is at the Santa Barbara Bowl Saturday Night...Tix still available @ ticketmaster.com .

Sunday Night TV--"Roast of Flavor Flav". . . 10:00 to 11:30 P.M. on Comedy Central. (--Among those roasting Flavor Flav are Ice-T, Jimmy Kimmel, Snoop Dogg, Carrot Top and Brigitte Nielsen.)

Melanie Brown has been keeping a secret from the public for the last two months. "Scary Spice" tied the knot in Las Vegas back on June 6th. The man is film producer Stephen Belafonte. Melanie's rep confirmed the news, saying the couple has, "Had a deep friendship for a number of years that has developed into a loving relationship."

Jennifer Lopez's first husband will have to pay for his effort to write a tell-all book. J-Lo has been awarded a nearly 545-thousand-dollar settlement after she filed suit against Ojani Noa. Jennifer Lopez claimed that Noa's book would violate a confidentiality agreement that was reached in 2005.

Actress Robin Givens finds her ex-boyfriend Brad Pitt's superstardom "hysterical" and fails to understand what makes him so interesting. She dated Pitt in 1989, before she marrying boxer Mike Tyson.

Johnny Depp owns two Rottweilers. . . named Red and Blue. But about two years ago, he decided he couldn't risk having them around his children.....So now he boards them at an expensive place called the Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort near Anaheim, California.....Johnny pays the place $2,000 a month. . . PER DOG. . . for a grand total of 48-K per year.

Season-six American Idol finalist Gina Glocksen was proposed to by her longtime boyfriend Joe Ruzicka Tuesday onstage while she was performing in Illinois as a part of the "American Idols Live" tour. A video of the proposal is available on YouTube.

Parents. . . your daughters will probably try to make you run out and buy the new issue of "Rolling Stone". . . because the cover features a picture of ZAC EFRON taking off his shirt. In the interview for Rolling Stone Zac makes a confession..... He didn't do his own singing in the first "High School Musical". He says, "I didn't even sing on the first album. It wasn't my voice in the movie. Even though I wanted to do it.

"Big Brother 8" [Eviction Night]. . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS.

A friend of Jessica Simpson says that Jessica is using the services of a professional matchmaker to find a date. Her marriage to Nick didn’t last, her rocky relationship with John Mayer is over and she wants a quality date.

It has been reported that Denise’s latest romantic quest to find a man has her using a professional dating servic as well! Rumor is... Denise is shelling out $50,000 to a dating service in the hopes of meeting a 30-40 year old mate who lives in the LA area and would be ok with her children.

The Police have lured almost one million fans to the first 38 shows on their comeback tour. The trio has grossed $107.6 million from their American tour so far.

Eva Longoria has inspired a new Brazilian-cut bikini. She now has a brown swimsuit named after her. The bikini is available online at 1690swimwear.com.

According to Star magazine, the battle between Britney Spears and her mother, Lynne, is getting more heated by the minute – fueled by what sources claim is Brit’s shocking new accusation that her mom slept with her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé are leading the way heading into September's MTV Video Music Awards. Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé each grabbed seven nods, including Video of the Year for "What Goes Around..." for J.T. and "Irreplaceable" for Beyoncé. Performers at the VMAs will include Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Timbaland, Fall Out Boy, Chris Brown and the Foo Fighters. The 24th annual Video Music Awards will air live on MTV September 9th from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

BTW........AVRIL LAVIGNE and KELLY CLARKSON will be performing at this year's "Teen Choice Awards". The ceremony will air August 26th on Fox.

Charlie Sheen is heading back to court in a bid to prevent his former wife Denise Richards from phoning him whenever she likes. Charlie, who is newly engaged to actress Brooke Mueller, also hopes to revisit child custody terms he shares with his ex wife.

The man behind the lavish stage costumes Toni Braxton wears for her hit Las Vegas show is suing the singer for allegedly failing to pay for the outfits. The designer claims the parties agreed on a price of $35,000 and he was paid by check. But when he tried to cash in the money, the check bounced and then Toni Braxton and her business partners allegedly put a stop to the payment altogether.

A lawyer for Chris Rock said Monday that a court-ordered DNA test proved Chris Rock is not the father of a 13-year-old boy whose mother tried to sue the comedian for support earlier this year.

Pregnant Spice Girl, Emma Bunton is making her nine-months last a little longer - by preserving her baby bump in a plaster cast.....Her boyfriend Jade Jones was spotted buying a Do-It-Yourself belly casting kit in a London shop last week.

Victoria and David Beckham are coming out with their own fragrances.....The scents, which sell for $25 to $55 were introduced last week in Beverly Hills and will be available at department stores next month and at drugstores in January.

Paris Hilton is in talks to become an ambassador for the Los Angeles Children's Hospital. Paris is determined to follow through on her promise to do more charity work following her release from jail in June.

Jermaine Jackson's bitter estranged wife has filed new court papers claiming Jermaine is pleading poverty, and questioning his decision to share his bedroom with his girlfriend and their kids.....Alejandra Jackson claims she has been forced to borrow money to pay for gas and car payments, because her husband insists he's struggling financially.....Jermaine Jackson filed for divorce from Alejandra, who was previously married to his brother Randy, in 2004.

Former NBA player, Rick Fox has been cast as the bodyguard of His ex- Vanessa Williams character on "Ugly Betty"......... Rick and Vanessa were married for 5 years before divorcing in 2004.....The couple have a 7-year-old daughter, Sasha.

The SPICE GIRLS ran a poll on their website, asking fans to pick a city for them to add to their reunion tour. Last week, we heard that BAGHDAD was in the lead.

There's a rumor going around that REESE WITHERSPOON and RYAN PHILLIPPE have been spending a lot of time together, trying to reconcile. Ryan's rep says, quote, "It's not true."

It looks like KOBE BRYANT is tired of spending millions of dollars on "forgiveness rings" .....MediaTakeOut.com says he's preparing to file for divorce from his wife VANESSA, after six years of marriage.--A so-called "source" says, quote, "They've been trying now for more than a year, but it's just not working out. . . Kobe's in the process of moving out and both are ready to officially end things."

--Kobe and Vanessa didn't have a prenuptial agreement, which means Vanessa gets HALF OF EVERYTHING. . . including $88.6 million in salary from the Lakers over the next four seasons, and another $18 million on his current Nike deal.

Courney Cox and her husband David Arquette have sold their Malibu, California, mansion for close to their $33.5 million asking price. The couple, who paid $10.2 million for the luxury property six years ago, has sold it to the owners of the L.A. Dodgers, Frank and Jamie McCourt.

Gwyneth Paltrow uses snake venom to preserve her youthful looks.....She swears by an anti-wrinkle skin cream made from serpent poison to keep her skin looking young and vibrant.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are going to be recognized by the Australian government ... with their very own postage stamp. Angelina, Brad Pitt and their daughter Shiloh, will be reproduced from the cover of New Idea magazine -- which is sponsored by Australia Post -- and slapped onto a .50 cent stamp. (See "Show Notes" for pic.)

Signed, sealed, delivered—Stevie Wonder's on tour....This his first major trek in more than a decade later this month......The A Wonder Summer's Night tour kicks off Aug. 23 at Humphries in San Diego ....He will be at the Santa Barbara Bowl August 28th.

Pamela Anderson has confirmed she is romantically involved with Las Vegas illusionist Hans Klok. Pam's divorce from second husband Kid Rock was finalized earlier this year. She is currently performing as Dutchman Hans Klok's assistant in his Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino show, "The Beauty Of Magic."

JOHN MAYER and THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND will perform at Virginia Tech on September 6th. . . as part of a series of events set up to help the university begin the new school year on a positive note.....The musicians have waived their fees, and free tickets will be available to students, faculty and staff.

Jessica Simpson's next movie "Blonde Ambition" isn't good enough for the big screen. .. Sources say the movie will be a straight-to-DVD release in America.

Britney Spears' ex-assistant (and cousin), Felicia Culotta -- and former bodyguard, Big Rob, are both now working for up-and-coming teen boy band, the Jonas Brothers....Britney's ex-staff was spotted during a Jonas Bros. photo shoot for Teen magazine in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.

We hear that "High School Musical'" star ZAC EFRON and his "Hairspray" co-star, NIKKI BLONSKY are a couple. A so-called "source" says, quote, "He goes on and on about how funny, smart and pretty Nikki is."

"In Touch Weekly" says that NICOLE RICHIE is having a boy, and CHRISTINA AGUILERA is having a girl. Christina hasn't actually CONFIRMED her pregnancy yet. But both ladies are supposedly due in December.

Paris Hilton has signed a licensing agreement with the Antebi Footwear Group to launch a signature footwear line under her own name. The collection is expected to hit stores in early 2008.

Lindsay Lohan phoned Fergie two days before she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last week ....Fergie's mother Terri Jackson says, "Lindsay called Fergie just two days before (her arrest) and told her that she really loved her song 'Big Girls Don't Cry.' Lindsay wanted Fergie to write her a song."

Britney Spears was upset about having to sit near Victoria Beckham at the Chateau Marmont....Britney showed up at the Chateau last week and the only table available was the one next to Posh. Britney couldn't deal with sitting next to Posh so she left for Il Sole instead.

GARY COLEMAN'S got into more legal trouble this past Friday night. Gary was cited for disorderly conduct after having a disagreement with a woman in his car in a town near Provo, Utah.--The woman was his girlfriend. . . and they were arguing about their relationship.

The new issue of "Us Weekly" features a big picture of Britney Speats boys, 22-month-old Sean Preston and 10-month-old Jayden James on the cover with the word "HELP!" in big letters underneath their distressed faces.....Underneath that, it reads, quote, "Soda in baby bottles, Mommy's many men, nighttime cries for Daddy's love. Kevin battles for Sean and Jayden as Britney grows more dangerous.".....She has also been accused of asking a Los Angeles dentist to cosmetically whiten her son's teeth - only to be refused on health grounds.

"Life & Style" has a similar cover this week. . . and they paint an even more frightening story of what the kids are going through when they're with Britney. --One so-called "insider" says, "[Britney] smokes like a chimney in front of them. . . [and when she misplaces her pack of cigarettes], she'll actually turn to Sean and say, 'Baby, where are Mama's lollipops?' Sean runs, gets her cigarettes and brings them back to her."

Meanwhile, "Life & Style" also reports that Britney just sold her Malibu mansion for about $12 million.

Usher's wedding is apparently still on. That's according to Usher, who says last weekend's event was postponed, not cancelled. He and fiancee Tameka Foster haven't set a new date.

Tameka Foster is finally speaking out about the swirl of rumors surrounding her canceled nupitals to Usher this past Saturday. "No one knows why we canceled the wedding, but I can tell you that all of the reasons that everyone is speculating and writing about are completely untrue," Foster told People Magazine on Monday.....She did say though....They had to go to the hospital that day...."We had a scare," she says. "But, I am fine and the baby is fine." The couple announced in June that they were expecting a child together this fall.

Elvis' ex, Priscilla Presley was spotted at a Brentwood Restaurant swapping spit with 58-year-old "American Idol" executive producer and "So You Think You Can Dance" judge Nigel Lythgoe.

P. Diddy was the victim of car theft ......someone took his $700,000 car...That someone was Rod Stewart's daughter, Kimberly. She took the car for a spin during a party in St Tropez - but forgot to inform Diddy. The car was reportedly returned to him the next morning.

Catherine Zeta-Jones is disappointed she finds it impossible to master the art of boiling an egg. She plays a chef in new restaurant-based romantic comedy No Reservations, but insists she's not much use in the kitchen in real life.

Former "The View" co-host Star Jones Reynolds has admitted to going under the knife to help her lose weight. The 45-year-old tells the September issue of "Glamour" magazine that she had gastric bypass surgery in August 2003, but has kept it quiet up until now because she was, quote, "scared of what people might think of me." ???????

George Lopez will be at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Saturday, August 11 - 7:00PM ....Tickets still available.

Winona Ryder would have wed ex-boyfriend, Johnny Depp if her parents hadn't put an end to wedding talk. Although the family loved their daughter's boyfriend, they disapproved of the couple's wedding plans. They felt they were too young.

Joe Pesci and Sylvester Stallone's ex Angie Everhart have become Hollywood's oddest couple after becoming engaged in Atlantic City, New Jersey....Joe Pesci, 64, proposed to Angie Everhart, 37, during a weekend getaway - after deciding the couple's seven-year-old friendship should move up to the next level. Insiders claim the couple is now planning a spring wedding.

Cartoon characters "The Smurfs" and "G.I. Joe" will make their movie debuts following the success of summer blockbuster Transformers. The animated creatures will be joined by Alvin and the Chipmunks and "He-Man" as a wave of television cartoon characters of the past are re-worked for the big screen.

Christina Aguilera has been forced to cancel 2 shows in Melbourne, Australia, because she is suffering from an upper respiratory tract infection, a high fever and abnormal coughing. She is rumored to be pregnant with husband Jordan Bratman's baby.

Eddie Murphy bought an engagement ring for his girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds. The pair got engaged last Wednesday, according to his rep.

Pamela Anderson is giving up her television work because she prefers her new job as a magician's assistant. She has been starring alongside illusionist Hans Klok at his Las Vegas magic show - and she' s considering making it a permanent job......She says, "I'm definitely staying until December, but then who knows".

Britney Spears could face some legal issues in connection with last week's bodyguard-paparazzi scuffle on the Las Vegas Strip. There are unconfirmed reports she directed her bodyguard Cesar Julio Camera to go after the photographer during the dust-up Thursday at Wynn Las Vegas. Britney claims the photographer injured both Camera and her 22-month-old son Sean Preston, and has filed a complaint with police. But if there is proof Britney Spears was involved in Camera's actions against the photographer, she could face charges as well. Police are still investigating the incident.

Catherine Zeta-Jones took a job in a New York restaurant to prepare for her latest movie role - and went unnoticed. She worked undercover as a waitress in the city's Flamma restaurant to prepare for a role in her upcoming romantic comedy No Reservations....She refused to reveal her real identity to customers......When customers told her she looked really like Catherine Zeta-Jones...she just laughed and said she got that all the time and then walked away.

Nicole Richie may soon set rumors straight about whether or not she is pregnant with boyfriend-Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden's baby. Nicole is set to do a one-on-one interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer next week. The sit-down should air August 2nd and 3rd on "Good Morning America" and on "20/20" August 3rd.

Britney Spears has fired her new assistant just days after her disastrous photo shoot and interview with OK! magazine. In other Britney news......

Britney Spears reportedly had a run-in with a pair of photographers. Brit was leaving a Las Vegas resort when one paparazzo claims Britney's bodyguard beat him up. The photographer filed a battery report with Las Vegas police. However, Britney alleges the other photographer then roughed up the bodyguard and her 22-month-old son Sean Preston. She also filed a battery complaint with the cops on behalf of her child.

Hanson is all grown up and back on the road. The sibling band released their latest album, "The Walk," this week and began a North American tour last weekend to support it. The trek hits Toronto on Tuesday and continues with two intimate shows at the Viper Room on August 7 & 15 in West Hollywood.

Paris Hilton is moving from her three-thousand-square-foot mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Forbes.com reports that the heiress will list her home at four-point-two-five-million-dollars. Paris originally paid just under three-million for the mansion in 2004, which is reportedly a few doors down from the home of Cameron Diaz.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint who plays Ron Weasley is desperate to move away from his innocent screen image and dreams of playing a "psychotic killer". (WHAT!!!! WHY?) BTW............"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling is already back to her old ways. She has begun writing two new books, one is for children and the other is not for children.

Bruce and Demi's daughter, Rumer Willis has been caught up in a drug sting in a Maryland hotel room. The 18-year-old was one of four people in a hotel room in Aberdeen which was raided by cops - after other guests had complained about noise.....One man was arrested and another taken into custody on charges of drug possession...Rumer Willis is in Maryland shooting movie From Within.

"The View" is reportedly down to its final three when it comes to filling two vacant seats on the show. According to the "New York Post's" "Page Six," comedians Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Griffin and Sherry Shepherd may all be hired to fill the chairs on a rotating basis.

R&B superstar Usher is planning a secret weekend wedding.....He will exchange vows with his pregnant fiancee Tameka Foster at music producer Antonio 'L.A.' Reid's Hamptons estate in New York on Saturday.... The couple is rushing wedding plans because they want to be man and wife before Foster gives birth.

Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown says that her pregnancy with now three-month-old daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown was planned... Melanie Brown and Murphy dated last summer. She also says her relationship with Eddie Murphy broke down because aspects of his lifestyle made her uncomfortable..... his private life shocked and worried her.

Ian Ziering lit up the floor on Dancing With The Stars earlier this year...but he won't finish 2007 hosting The Price is Right, as he'd wished....On Monday, Drew Carey was named the host of the game show. Among those also under consideration, besides DrewCarey and Ian Ziering, were Rosie O'Donnell, Mark Steines and Mario Lopez.

Jessica Alba is single again after reportedly splitting from longtime boyfriend Cash Warren. Jessica broke up with him by phone recently while promoting her new movie....She started dating the production assistant after meeting him on the set of the original Fantastic Four in 2005.

Britney Spears' silver sports utility vehicle and the umbrella she used to attack paparazzi earlier this year have been put up for sale on auction website eBay - for a starting price of $25,000.

NFL's Matt Leinart is locked in a raging legal fight with his ex-girlfriend, Brynn Cameron, over the couple's 9-month-old son Cole. According to sources close to the case, Brynn wants Matt to hand over more than $30,000 per month! Word is.... Matt's not too happy -- having already bought her a car, as well as voluntarily giving her around six grand a month. Matt Leinart signed a six-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals in 2006 -- reportedly worth around $51 million.. Matt Leinart's also waging a battle for custody, and recently filed a petition to establish paternity.

But Brynn Cameron claims she's doing all the hard work when it comes to parenting.....that Matt "comes and goes whenever he wants ... he likes that Hollywood stuff and I don't like that."

The two are scheduled to hammer it out in court on August 13.

Paris Hilton truly is a reformed woman - she's going green to save the environment. She has traded in her Range Rover SUV in favor of a Ford hybrid car - after she was given a free model by the car's manufacturers.

LUKE Wilson had to change his cellphone number this weekend, thanks to an annoying prank by his pal Johnny Knoxville. The "Jackass" star found out Wilson was going to hang out at the Polaroid Beach House in Malibu for the Boost Mobile party Saturday and hired a plane to hover above the place with a banner that read: "Luke Wilson's phone number 3105000082." Apparently, it was his real number. It's now out of service. But Luke Wilson decided not to hang at the beach, probably because he had to deal with all the annoying calls.

PAULA Abdul was fired via e-mail from the live-action movie "Bratz," as a TV camera recorded her tearful reaction. On this week's episode of "Hey Paula" on Bravo....Paula is shown crying after she receives a message from real "Bratz" producers telling her that her services are no longer wanted. She had claimed she was the film's choreographer, costume designer and executive producer... "Bratz" hits theaters on Aug. 3.

Wilmer Valderrama hopes to persuade his pal Ashton Kutcher to wear items from his new Calavena casual clothing line because he thinks that Ashton is Hollywood's style king.

Hulk Hogan is scheduled to make his QVC debut tomorrow. He will offer shoppers a specially packaged Hulk Hogan Ultimate Grill as the Today's Special Value.

See her booking photo in our "Show Notes".

We heard yesterday that BRITNEY SPEARS gave a tell-all interview to "OK!" magazine for the issue that comes out at the end of the week. . . in which she goes off on KEVIN FEDERLINE, her mom and all the other chaos that's been surrounding her lately.

Apparently, the photo shoot for the spread that's supposed to go with the article was a complete disaster.

They say Britney was an erratic mess. . . and that she kept running off to the bathroom. Every time she came back from the bathroom, her mood had changed, and at one point, she became paranoid. . . yapping about how the ceiling was going to cave in on her.

The photo shoot was as mess...But, there were some apparently priceless moments during the photo shoot that weren't caught on camera. . . like when Britney's dog emptied its bowels all over the studio floor and she used a CHANEL DRESS to clean it up. . .

Or when. . . after tossing down some fried chicken. . . Britney wiped her greasy fingers all over her Gucci dress.

The "OK!" interview and photo spread is supposed to be featured in the issue that comes out this week. We'll let you know what happens.

Speaking of......

Britney Spears has splashed out $8 million to purchase Ray Liotta's five-bedroom property in the Pacific Palisades , after placing her Beverly Hills mansion on the market.

She also owns a house in Malibu...But, she fell in love with Ray Liotta's Mediterranean-style home after spending just 40 minutes checking out the property.

Maybe Paris Hilton was telling the truth when she said she was going to start using her celebrity for GOOD. On Sunday, she attended a fundraiser for the Life Rolls On Foundation, which helps children with spinal cord injuries....At $17,500, she was the winning bidder for a surfing lesson.

She also told reporters, quote, "I was just at the Los Angeles Children's Hospital visiting all of the kids and premature babies in the cancer ward.

It looks like Bob Barker's replacement on "The Price is Right" has been found. Comedian Drew Carey appeared on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman" last night, where he made the announcement. He received the call that the gig was his while he was waiting to be interviewed by David Letterman.

Comedian Robin Williams says he regularly receives phone calls from woman mistaking him for British pop singer Robbie Williams... RobinWilliams, 55 says, "We do tend to get phone calls from women looking for him. 'Oh, you're the hairy one.'"

John Travolta has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a Florida airport, claiming they falsified records to prevent him from landing his plane there.

Britney Spears is to set the record straight about her much-publicized personal problems in a revealing interview with OK! magazine....Brit personally called the magazine's main switchboard and asked to speak to the publication's editor-in-chief, Sara Ivens, to negotiate a deal for the interview....Brit is expected to tell all about her rift with her mother, Lynne, her custody battle and impending divorce and her one-month stint in rehab in February. The issue of OK! magazine is reportedly due to hit news stands later this month.

British music mogul Simon Cowell's annual earnings of $45 million has earned him second place in a new poll of U.S. TV's highest-paid stars. But Simon's impressive salary still cannot touch Oprah Winfrey's massive earnings - she remains on top of the TV Guide magazine's rich list with a whopping $260 million a year.

The Simpsons the Movie opens this weekend....The TV Show is in it's 19th season.... Jon Stewart, Jack Black, Lionel Richie, Matt Dillon, Kelsey Grammer, and David Hyde Pierce are among the upcoming guest voices on the 19th season of The Simpsons. It airs Sundays on FOX.

Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash showed his gratitude at a recent Hard Rock dedication ceremony honoring his music - by returning a guitar he stole from them. Slash surprised Hard Rock Hotel- Las Vegas officials by handing back a long-lost guitar he took without asking years before. He says....I stole that from the Hard Rock in Orlando (in Florida). It was in the dressing room. I didn't know what it was doing there, so I took it.

Jennifer Aniston has ruined the chances of a Friends reunion by saying she will never play her character Rachel Green again. A source said: "There have been whispers of a Friends movie for a while now, especially with the Sex and the City film finally getting the go-ahead. But Jen Aniston.... wants to earn respect as a movie actress in her own right and take on more seriously roles to stretch her acting ability. ...She sees making a Friends movie as a failure on her part.

Lindsay Lohan allegedly amused herself in rehab by wandering around naked to shock male patients and staff. Lindsay was reportedly overheard bragging to all her friends, including Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer.

Eva Longoria's new husband Tony Parker has confessed he finds married life "weird". Tony admits he still hasn't got used to having a wedding ring on his finger. ...Tony is already convinced he will lose his ring on the basketball court during a game. He said: "A lot of my teammates told me they lost it like five or six times. So I'm going to try to lose it only one or two times."

A few days after BRITNEY SPEARS gave her mother, LYNNE, that written warning to stay away from her children, the two of them got into a HUGE SLAP FIGHT.--A so-called "source" says, "Lynne barged into the house and insisted on taking the kids out to spend some private time with them. She didn't ask or suggest, she demanded. --"Then she began denigrating Britney's mothering skills and losing her temper at the same time. Britney and Lynne had a shocking slapfest. It left Lynne shaken and Britney more determined than ever to cut her mother out of her life for good."

She may be Usher's "number-one fan," but the singer isn't a fan of hers. According to the "New York Daily News," the engaged singer and father-to-be wants to shut down fan website UsherForever.com because the site's organizer, Erika Jackson, reportedly doesn't like Usher's fiancée, former stylist Tameka Foster. Usher has even reportedly gone as far as to have his attorney send Jackson papers.

CATHERINE ZETA-JONES would like you to know that she does NOT get caviar treatments for her hair, at $400 per wash.--She says, quote, "I'm not that dumb. If [my husband] was buying me caviar, it'd be in my stomach, not on my head."

Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab in North Hollywood following a family intervention. New husband Mattia Dessi was among those who begged the Danish model/actress to seek help for alcoholism. Brigitte Nielsen reluctantly checked into the Cri-Help facility on July 9.

Stephanie from Full House...Jodie Sweetin got married in Las Vegas on July 14th....Friends hope the marriage will help Jodi straighten out her life - the 25-year-old recently admitted to a past drug addiction.

We hear BOB BARKER'S successor on "The Price is Right" might be DREW CAREY. Word is... he's the FRONT-RUNNER for the job.

Phony TV psychic MISS CLEO might be a cast member on the seventh season of "The Surreal Life". Other cast members include... wrestler RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE, Season One "American Idol" finalist NIKKI MCKIBBIN, "comedian" CARROT TOP and actor DABNEY COLEMAN.

Hootie and the Blowfish cancelled their August 3rd gig at the Ventura County Fair due to staph infection in the knee of Darius Rucker. Their replacement is Tanya Tucker.

Tuesday July 24, 2007 @ 10AM ....You can be in the audience for the taping of a special concert segment for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Constantine Maroulis and Jon McLaughlin will be performing along with other guests to be announced....plus many Bold & The Beautiful cast members are scheduled to appear . For more info go to www.audiencesunlimited.com .

Paris Hilton is putting her jail time behind her and continuing her music career. She is "already working" on a sophomore album .

Britney Spears has a good excuse to go clubbing next month. "People" magazine reports that Brit has been tapped to host the Las Vegas opening of the nightclub LAX. The event goes down August 31st at the famed Luxor Hotel. LAX is owned by a group of people that includes Christina Aguilera and DJ AM.

Steven Tyler's throat surgery is coming to a TV near you. March 2006 operation the Aerosmith vocalist underwent will be included in the upcoming National Geographic Channel special "Incredible Human Machine." Steven Tyler had a surgical procedure done for a ruptured blood vessel in his voice box. "Incredible Human Machine" is scheduled to make its debut on the National Geographic Channel on October 21st.

LINDSAY LOHAN is supposedly dating "magician" CRISS ANGEL. He was partying with Lindsay last Saturday night at the Pure nightclub in Las Vegas. . . and witnesses say the left together at 5:00 A.M. for Lindsay's hotel room.

Elizabeth Berkley is concentrating on a different kind of "comeback" - a spiritual one. The former "Saved By The Bell" star is traveling across the country helping teenage girls suffering from low self-esteem.

Christina Aguilara has defended fellow singer Britney Spears' parenting skills, insisting she is a great mother. Christina is reportedly expecting her first child with husband Jordan Bratman - says the pressures of childhood fame have taken its toll on her pal - but she is not a bad parent.

Spice Girls star Melanie Brown has moved on from ex Eddie Murphy and now plans to marry her new boyfriend Stephen Belafonte...Mel has been dating the film producer since splitting from Eddie Murphy last year and confesses she is ready to wed for a second time.

Daughtry will be at the Paso Robles Mid-State Fair July 28th. Show starts at 7:30.

GOOD NEWS..... Jessica Simpson has come to terms with her beauty. "I was always the girl who wore sweat pants and baseball caps to not be intimidating,"Jess told Harper's Bazaar, "but now I've learned to embrace beauty as part of my career, as part of my inner soul, as part of who I am."

He breaks up with his long time girlfriend and suddenly he needs an assistant....P Diddy has been flooded with job applications after advertising for a new personal assistant on MySpace. Diddy has received 10,000 submissions after he asked job hopefuls to post three-minute videos of themselves on website YouTube.

Did you know? Joey Fatone has his wife Kelly's name and a red heart tattooed on his bottom lip.

VH1's new series "Mission: Man Band" is putting Four Boy Band Legends together for three weeks to create new music. They include....Chris Kirkpatrick of N'Sync, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, Rich Cronin of LFO, and Bryan Abrams of Color Me Badd.

Britney Spears' decision to buy a dog at a pet store is drawing criticism from the Humane Society. The organization is upset over reports that she picked up a Yorkshire Terrier recently, to the tune of nearly three-thousand dollars. Brit was said to have spent under 30 minutes in the pet shop picking out her new pup. The Humane Society said, quote, "Ms. Spears is setting a damaging example to the public." They claim that most pet stores get their dogs from puppy mills that crank out animals without regard for their health. Pets of Bel Air, where Britney purchased her Yorkie, says they receive their dogs direct from breeders.

Don't expect Pink to team up with Britney Spears......Pink says she'd never write a song for Spears - even though she has nothing personal against her ....she just thinks that Spears is not enough of a "real singer."

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell were married on Saturday in an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles....They exchanged vows in front of 100 family and friends. The couple's two dogs Taco and Better - dressed in black bow ties - also joined in on the festivities, running around the grounds.

Britney Spears and her bodyguard headed to Pets of Bel Air in the Glen Center in Bel Air on Friday - and left with a new puppy- a $3,000 Yorkie.

She gave the cashier her credit card and headed out with her new dog in hand after spending less than a half-hour in the store. The new puppy has reportedly been named "London."

Brit's Yorkie joins another recent addition to her animal clan: a $19.99 parakeet she picked up at a Petco last month.

Straight out of rehab Lindsay Lohan went partying in Vegas this past weekend...She attended a surprise party for a friend at Pure Nightclub...There was no alcohol in sight...And to keep her on the straight and narrow, Lohan's opted to wear an alcohol monitoring ankle bracelet. Her publicist Leslie Sloane, added that when she spoke to Lindsay Lohan in Vegas, she'd opted to eat chocolate chip pancakes over going gambling.

Diddy was hanging with a new girl in Baltimore getting cozy fresh off his break up with his longtime girlfriend, Kim Porter....Diddy baby mama/recent ex Kim Porter could make more than $1 million a year in child support. She has three children with Diddy -- a son, Christian, 10, and 7-month-old twins, D'Lilah Star and Jesse James...........Diddy's got another child, Justin, by another woman, who receives around $30,000 a month in child support.

The Beckham British invasion is headed to primetime. Tonight, NBC will premiere "Victoria Beckham: Coming to America." The series will follow Posh Spice, David Beckham and their 3 sons as they make the move from Europe to Los Angeles.

"Victoria Beckham: Coming To America" airs in both the U.S. and U.K. this week. "Victoria Beckham: Coming to America" premieres tonight at 8 on NBC.

Here is the Rumor of the Day...... ASHLEE SIMPSON and FALL OUT BOY bassist PETE WENTZ are ENGAGED. And also that Ashlee is PREGNANT.

On October 16th, SANTANA is dropping a hits album called "Ultimate Santana". It'll have three new tracks on it. . . and naturally, they will all be collaborations with other artists.

--One is an untitled duet with SHAKIRA and LIL WAYNE. . . and another is "Into the Light", featuring NICKELBACK frontman CHAD KROEGER.

--The third song is one of his past duets. . . He's taking his 2002 hit, "The Game of Love", which he originally did with MICHELLE BRANCH. . . and re-recording it with TINA TURNER.

George Clooney has handed a pal the keys to his lavish Italian lakeside mansion - as a wedding gift. George slept in this guys walk-in closet when he first arrived in Hollywood, and now he's able to repay his debt when his friend gets married.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix star Rupert Grint is getting serious about his sideline career as an ice-cream vendor. The 18-year-old passed his driving test five months ago and immediately bought his dream vehicle - a fully-stocked ice-cream van, complete with chimes and treats.

Former rap star MC Hammer is planning a musical comeback in a bid to raise money for church groups. He is planning a career revival with the release of a new album late this year. He says he plans to give all the proceeds to church groups.

Katharine McPhee is going from "American Idol" runner-up to Hollywood
newcomer. Katherine has just been signed to star in an unnamed comedy
produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions. She will play a
pregnant hippy girl who's part of a sorority of losers. Filming gets underway
in a couple of weeks, and the studio hopes to get the film in theaters by the
end of the summer.

There are new charges that Paris Hilton got special treatment during her time
in jail. Deputies say that Paris Hilton had free access to a cellphone while
at the Century Regional Detention Center and received daily visits from top
brass at the facility, including a captain who hand-delivered her mail.

And officials allegedly received orders to give Hilton a new jail uniform,
while most inmates get recycled ones. The department is also examining other
issues involving Hilton's confinement, but no details were released.

Paris Hilton's demin jeans line is coming to Macy's soon...She was in San
Francisco on Wednesday ironing out the details Macy's executives.

Eva Longoria gave all of her wedding guests $700 Van Cleef & Arpels
bracelets. It turns out that she didn't have to pay for them or all the other
stuff she gifted in those Bebe goodie bags, according to Page Six, the
Vitamin Water, Cole Haan kits, L'Oreal products -- was all provided free.
They didn't purchase anything for their guests.

Eva Longoria reportedly has been hit with a baby ban by the producers of
Desperate Housewives for fear of ruining their scripts. Supposedly,
creator/producer Marc Cherry told Eva during her wedding to Tony Parker that
she needs to postpone falling pregnant because it hasn't been written into
the show for her character Gabrielle Solis.

Mario Lopez's EX....Ali Landry and her husband, film director Alejandro Gomez
Monteverde, welcomed their first child, daughter Estela on Wednesday...The
baby arrived just past 9:30 a.m. and weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. The couple, who
reportedly met at Bible study, were married in April 2006 in Mexico.

"Us Weekly" is reporting that MATTHEW PERRY and MEG RYAN have been secretly
dating for five months. Matthew is 37. . . Meg is 45.

Hilary Swank and Penelope Cruz were among the stars who checked out the first night of Prince's show at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel on Saturday.

Joey Fatone is set to host NBC's ultimate sing-along variety game show "The Singing Bee," which is will premiere on Tuesday, July 10 at 9:30p.m..... In "The Singing Bee," contestants will be challenged to accurately sing the lyrics to the most popular songs of all time in a variety of karaoke-style competitions.

Christina Aguilara is looking into buying the Osbourne's house in Beverly Hills. The home was featured in their MTV reality series.

Kelsey Grammer has sold his Bel-Air mansion to Salma Hayek and her fiancé for $20 million-plus. Salma Hayek will be bringing her new baby to a fancy, new five-bedroom, 1930s-era home - renovated by Kelsey and his wife. The home is 7,500 square feet with spectacular views.

Cable TV news host, Nancy Grace is pregnant with twins! She got married in April to an Atlanta investment banker. Nancy Grace is 47. She says, "I’m finally not keeping it a secret anymore," she says. "This is such a blessing, and I just can’t believe that, at my age, I would find such happiness. But you tell women out there that there is hope."

Tonight Don't Miss ...."Shaq's Big Challenge" Series Premiere at 9 P.M. on ABC. Shaquille O'Neal and a team of fitness experts help six kids become fit through diet and exercise.

Ok! Magazine won the bid with their $2 million dollar offer for exclusive wedding photos for Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's wedding on 07/07/07 in Paris.

Antonio Banderas has praised his wife Melanie Griffith for remaining upbeat, despite being shut out by Hollywood in favor of younger actresses.

He says she could be a huge star again if movie bosses find a way to digitally remove wrinkles.

He says, "She's a victim of aging. When you have wrinkles, it seems you stop being an actress. It's very unfair. I'd be depressed about not getting roles, but she's not. In the future, they'll remove wrinkles digitally, so you may see Melanie on screen anyway!"

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks wore a platinum band on her wedding finger all season, but there is no lucky guy. It's a "purity ring"! Jordin told Us Weekly she's been wearing the ring since she was 13, saying, "I am saving myself for marriage." By the way, the inscription on her ring says "real love waits."

Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am has created a new collection of uniforms for the employees at Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, featuring 27 different outfits depending on the job. Cocktail waitresses, for example, will wear short skirts, bustiers and minibolero jackets, while dealers will sport shirts bearing the Hard Rock's signature tattoo print and silver stud buttons. The uniforms will debut at the Biloxi Hard Rock next month, with other hotel-casinos to follow suit.

The "Claymates", the out-of-control fans of "American Idol" Season Two runner-up Clay Aiken, have inspired a Broadway musical. The show, which opens in New York next month, has been vaguely titled "Idol: The Musical".

Prince William turned 25 yesterday, meaning he gets a piece of the $13 million inheritance his mom, Princess Diana left behind. He'll get $500,000 to $600,000 a year from interest on the money.

Marcia Cross is "still undecided" as to whether she's going to her desperate Housewives co-star Eva Longoria's wedding on July 7. Marcia Cross has to be back in Los Angeles to start filming the show's fourth season on July 10.

Drake Bell's mother is a two-time world champion pool player.

Sunday Don't Miss............

"Bon Jovi Unplugged". . . 9:00 to 10:30 P.M. on CMT. (--Bon Jovi performs with LeAnn Rimes.)The taping took place right before guitarist Richie Sambora went to DETOX.

Here is "In Touch" magazine's complete "Hottest Chests" list:

1. Mario Lopez:)

2. Hugh Jackman

3. Matthew McConaughey

4. Josh Duhamel

5. John Mayer

6. David Charvet

7. David Beckham

8. Andy Baldwin

9. Zac Efron

10. Nick Lachey

When it comes to buying Prince tickets....a pair of reserved seats for Prince's shows at the Blossom Ballroom in Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel will set you back three-thousand-121 dollars, though you do get dinner prepared by Prince's personal chef. General admission tickets for the Hollywood shows run 312-dollars-and-ten-cents each. Prince kicks off his seven-concert engagement at the Roosevelt Hotel this Saturday, June 23rd. Prince's new album "Planet Earth," is scheduled to be released on July 24th.

Female rappers SALT-N-PEPA are going to reunite for a reality show. . . It's been over six years since Salt-N-Pepa broke up. "The Salt-N-Pepa Show" will air on VH1. It could premiere later this year.

NICOLAS CAGE owns 13 homes around the globe. . . and his real estate holdings are worth more than $56 MILLION.--His digs include homes in New York, Los Angeles, Hawaii and San Francisco. . . an allegedly HAUNTED mansion in New Orleans. . . estates in England and Italy, a private island in the Bahamas and a $25 million house in Newport Beach, California.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt split more than two years ago – but that wasn't the end of Jen's relationship with Brad's Pitt's parents. In fact, on Sunday – Father's Day – Brad's mother, Jane, dropped by Jen Aniston's Malibu home for a quick chat.

With all her free time in jail, Paris Hilton is reaching out to fans by answering their letters....

A rep for Hilton confirms the authenticity of the letters saying: She's been trying to respond to her fans as they write, personally.

NBC has landed Paris Hilton's first post-jail interview. NBC has agreed to pay as much one-million-dollars for a sit-down with Paris sometime next week. She is expected to be released Monday. Paris will only talk to NBC's Meredith Vieira... NBC's reported deal with Paris is said to have angered ABC, who expected to nab the first interview due to Barbara Walter's friendship with the Hilton family.

Avril Lavigne is ready make the jump from music to the big screen...In fact, she has a small role in the upcoming flick, "The Flock"...starring Richard Gere.

There are reports that LARRY BIRKHEAD is planning to marry his girlfriend, Dana Lynn Walker. She's a science teacher and she and Larry have known each other since grade school.

--Meanwhile, Larry and Dannielynn have settled into the Los Angeles home that ANNA NICOLE SMITH used to share with her son DANIEL. Larry and HOWARD K. STERN have agreed that the house and everything in it should to go Dannielynn.

Paris Hilton's neighbors are not looking forward to her coming home party. Some residents of the Hollywood Hills neighborhood are circulating a letter advising people to call police and local representatives to complain about the noise and traffic that may overtake the area upon Paris' release, which is expected to take place Monday.

Tony Parker is spilling the beans on the details of his July 7th wedding....

Tony Parker's July 7th wedding to Eva Longoria will be held at a castle south of Paris.

Guests are expected to include Longoria's Desperate Housewives costars as well as Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jamie Foxx and Lionel Richie, among others.

They will stay in Paris for the honeymoon.

Rumors that pop star Christina Aguilera is in the family way may be much more than that. According to the "New York Post's" "Page Six," the reports that the singer is pregnant "are definitely true," and she has "been telling friends," but is waiting until she's three months along to make an official announcement.

Rapper and reality star Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons is selling his New Jersey mansion. The Saddle River home featured on VH1's "Run's House" has been put on the market for five-point-five-million-dollars. .... Run's brother, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, is also selling his New Jersey home. His asking price is nearly 24-million-dollars.

Scott Baio is getting his own reality show! In his show he is in search of a "Soulmate".

The show will follow Scott as he tries to find himself while enduring a mid-life crisis, wondering why he's still single and unable to settle down.

Scott will let the cameras follow him for the next eight weeks of his life with a life coach, Dr. Alison Arnold.... Doc Ali will try to get to the core of his problem!

Josh Duhamel's pick line to Fergie......"You're hot!'" ......She replied, 'Yeah, I read InStyle. So ... how was I in your dream?" "I had read in a magazine that he had a naughty dream about me." The rest is history! They now have a new home together.

Shar Jackson is fighting mad over a report that suggests she's pregnant with Kevin Federline's child. She has retained the services of an attorney in order to battle the "Star's" recent story. She says, quote, "When my kids hear things at school and then ask me if they are getting a new brother or sister, I have to put my foot down." Shar has also put up a challenge to "Star's" editor-in-chief Bonnie Fuller. Shar says she'll take a pregnancy test to prove her case if Fuller will announce the source for the story. So far, "Star" magazine has yet to comment.

In the "Ask Ro" portion of her blog, ROSIE O'DONNELL has confirmed that she will be meeting with the producers of "The Price Is Right" sometime this week. Rosie says, "If they asked me, I sure would ... I LOVE THE PRICE IS RIGHT." Bob Barker endorsed Ro as his replacement over the weekend.

Julia Roberts has welcomed her third child, a boy named Henry Daniel Moder. Henry was born Monday in Los Angeles and weighed 8½ lbs. This is Baby No. 3.

Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren welcomed a daughter, Sam Alexis, on Monday.

Kevin James just welcomed a baby daughter 5 days ago.

Kathy and Rick Hilton called in last night to FOX News' On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, and Kathy Hilton said that when Paris she tried to put up some family pictures in her cell, "the guard came in and ripped them off."

She also said the Paris' Father's Day card was "kind of cute," ....It showed Kathy holding Paris' hand against the jail visiting room glass.

David Hasselhoff allegedly celebrated getting legal custody of his daughters -- by getting plastered! That same night he went to a nightclub in L.A. and partied until closing time! He went from table to table, asking strangers for drinks! And they happily obliged him, while snapping pictures of a drunk Hoff on their cell phones.

Katie Holmes is reportedly pregnant with Tom's second child, according to British press reports. The Sun and Daily Mail today published photographs of the 28-year-old actress sporting a rounded stomach as she left a Madrid restaurant with husband, Tom Cruise and her celebrity pals David and Victoria Beckham.

JOHN Travolta blames Virginia Tech, Columbine and all the other tragic school shootings not on the people who committed the heinous acts - but on psychiatric drugs. "I still think that if you analyze most of the school shootings, it is not gun control. It is [psychotropic] drugs at the bottom of it," Travolta told W. He also says he agrees with everything Tom Cruise says.

Band members of The Rolling Stones have stopped socializing with each other, according to Keith Richards. The guys have grown tired of each other's company on a personal level after over 40 years together. When they are not working together they steer clear of each other.

Justin Timberlake has a way with words: Jessica Biel will be happy to hear that Justin Timberlake called her a "very dear friend" in a recent interview. But even worse....when Justin was asked by the French magazine, Public, who the love of his life was, he said: "I haven't met her yet."

Life without Whitney is tough for Bobby. Bobby Brown's out of money and homeless......He's bumming places to stay in LA from friends.

Paris Hilton got a special Father's Day visit from her parents last night... Rick Hilton described this year's Father's Day as, "not one of my best." But guess what she got her dad her Fathers day...Paris made her dad "a beautiful card". PUT IT ON THE FRIDGE!

Jon Cryer of Two and a Half Men married entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner in Mexico on Saturday.

Bob Barker says Rosie O'Donnell is the right replacement for him on the Price Is Right.....In facts he says that CBS is going to "have a meeting with Rosie," but that the network might not want, as he put it, "a lady host. As far as I know, they've only auditioned men."

The umbrella used by Marilyn Monroe in a famous 1949 seaside photo shoot by Andre de Dienes sold for $42,000 at the annual Julien's Summer Auction...A prescription pill bottle belonging to Elvis Presley sold for $2,640.

Singer Kelly Clarkson has cancelled plans for a summer concert tour due to lack of ticket sales. Officials with the company promoting the event say fan interest was lower than expected and that maybe they, quote, "bit off more than they can chew." Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase.

Paris Hilton gets her own cartoon deal on MTV.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt already have four young children – but they may not be planning to stop there. On Thursday's Daily Show, Jon Stewart wondered how many kids Jolie wanted in all, asking: "How high we going, you think?" Replied Angelina Jolie: "It fluctuates between seven and 13 or 14."

Barbara Walters got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Kodak Theatre....Barbara's star is between Ryan Seacrest and Destiny's Child....Well-wishers in attendance for the ceremony include Kathy and Nicky Hilton.

Some major B95.1 artists are among "People" magazine's Hottest Bachelors.... Justin Timberlake is featured in the "Single & Sizzling" category. So is "American Idol" runner-up Blake Lewis. Maroon 5's Adam Levine, Enrique Iglesias and James Blunt fall under the "Single and Scruffy" category. "People's" Hottest Bachelors issue hits newsstands today. Matthew McConaughey is featured on the cover.

An accused Sin City madam, dropped names as she bragged about having high-powered clientele while being secretly recorded by an undercover cop....Those big names include....Miami Heat superstar Shaquille O'Neal and former President Bill Clinton.

Rumer Willis to star as a trouble-making teen opposite father Bruce in the high-school thriller Sophomore... Mischa Barton also stars in the film.

Katie Holmes was seen wearing the Singelringen-- a ring typically worn to signify the wearer is single -- while in Shreveport on the set of her new flick, "Mad Money." The turquoise and silver unisex Singelringen was on her right hand....Single celebs like Naomi Campbell, Vivica A. Fox and Wilmer Valderamma are also wearing the Swedish ring.

Justin Timberlake is bringing out his rock side for the second leg of his tour. JT has signed on Good Charlotte to open for him on the trek, which begins August 6th in Justin's hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. The tour is currently scheduled to run through September 17th in Los Angeles.

Recent paparazzi photos have triggered rumors that Nicole Richie is pregnant. However, Nicole's camp is staying quiet about the subject. ...Now "Life & Style Weekly" reports Nicole visited a reproductive clinic last month. They also claim they have learned that she took tests which came back positive. Nicole Richie has been dating rocker Joel Madden of the band Good Charlotte for nearly six months.

Britney Spears is asking fans to help pick a title for her new album. Visit her website to vote......The choices she gives are: "Integrity", "Dignity", "Down Boy", "What If the Joke Is On You" and. . . "OMG is Like Lindsay Lohan Like Okay Like".) Brit has been working on the new CD, and plans to release the first single for radio in September.

A former Lindsay Lohan bodyguard is working on a tell-all book. Lee T. Weaver, who was employed by Lindsay two years, is writing a book about his life protecting celebrities. He claims Lindsay was the most "out-of-control" star he has ever looked after, adding, quote, "I lost count of the times I thought she was overdosing and had to carry her out of parties. Every morning I'd breathe a sigh of relief she was still alive."

Last Wednesday, RICHIE SAMBORA went to some kind of rehab, and ONE week later, he's already out. His rep says, quote, "[He] completed a program at the UCLA Medical Center. He is doing well and continues to receive outside support."

The topic of Paris Hilton caused a brief feud between Barbara Walters and her View co-executive producer Bill Geddie on Monday. Issue: Whether Paris could ever become a co-host on The View. Barbara said that having Paris co-host The View was a possiblity...but the shows executive producer says...... "Let me answer that," he said. "No." This prompted Walters to respond, "Let me answer that: Yes."

Another "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum is joining "Dancing with the Stars." Fresh off actor Ian Ziering's season four appearance, actress Jennie Garth tells "In Touch" magazine that she plans to compete on the fifth edition of the show. Jennie says she was nervous at first about doing "Dancing," but Ian and her "texted each other back and forth" and he talked her into it. The next edition should premiere this fall.

Paris Hilton is no longer a client of Endeavor, a rep for the talent agency confirmed... It was unclear if Paris' incarceration had anything to do with the decision.

Kelly Clarkson has parted ways with her manager Jeff Kwatinetz of the Los Angeles-based talent agency The Firm.

Donald Trump'll teach NBC to lose interest in his reality TV projects. He is teaming with Fox for Lady or a Tramp, a reality competition series in which dedicated party girls will be sent to charm school for a crash course in debutante manners.

PETA Vice President Dan Mathews has penned an open letter to Paris Hilton, seeking to recruit her to join the organization's campaign against KFC's cruel treatment of chickens by narrating a short video detailing the fast-food chain's abusive practices. The animal activist group has targeted Paris in the past, repeatedly naming her to its Worst Dressed list due to her fondness for fur.

Kellie Pickler and Canadian hockey player Jordin Tootoo claim to be each others biggest fans. The former American Idol contestant, 20, and the Nashville Predators right wing, 24, met after they bought condos in the same Nashville complex, where Jordin spotted Kellie and asked for her phone number. See their pic in "Show Notes".

As an inmate, Paris Hilton is about 10 times more expensive than the average prisoner.

--The average cost of a female inmate in Los Angeles County is $99.64 per day. Paris is costing them $1,109.78.....Per Day.

--The extra cost is associated with medical treatment and extra staff for her.

Paris is READING behind bars. She is reading the "L.A. Times" and the "Wall Street Journal". . . the Bible, "The Secret" and "The Power of Now".

The good news..............

--She said everybody's been nice to her, but her face is dry because she can't use moisturizer or makeup.

A judge granted Anne Heche's estranged husband Coley Laffoon physical custody of their five-year-old son, Homer, with alternate weekend visits for the actress. Laffoon was also awarded spousal and child support.

Candy Spelling rocked Vegas Friday, June 1, by winning hundreds of thousands of dollars at the slot machines.

She is reportedly has a worth in the $600 million range....Candy was playing the $100 slots at the Bellagio Hotel when she hit it big by winning the $100,000 jackpot! But that wasn't the end of it! She kept winning -- $36,000 here, $32,000 there. She was up $325,000!!! She put some back and wound up with -- $200,000!!!

But wait -- there's more! On Sunday, Candy held a raffle for her Charity, L.A.'s Best (an afterschool program). The grand prize was a Prius. Candy bought tickets for everyone on her staff and kept one for herself. She won!

EDDIE MURPHY went to a Beverly Hills clinic yesterday to get a DNA test. . . in order to prove once and for all whether or not he's the father of SCARY SPICE'S baby girl.

--Asked if he would be a father to the child if she turns out to be his, all Eddie would say was, quote, "I will do the right thing."

Drew Barrymore will voice a spoiled Chihuahua in the upcoming animated film South of the Border, which features an all-star lineup of Latino talent, including Andy Garcia, Salma Hayek, and George Lopez.... The movie centers on the story of Chloe (Barrymore), a pampered pooch from Beverly Hills who gets lost while on vacation in Mexico and must rely on local canines for help finding her way home.

Will "The View" be making Whoopi the new co-host ... Rosie's replacement next summer? That's the rumor of the day...She has been offered the gig but nothing is signed yet.

Tom Hanks is reportedly to produce a television mini-series debunking the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. Tom Hanks and his partner will be the executive producers on the project which will adapt the book "Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy." They are in negotiations with HBO to diffuse the 10-part series.

Judge Michael Sauer sent Paris back to jail on Friday. According to reports, she burst into tears and yelled out, "It's not right!"

--She also yelled, "Mom!". . . and her mother, Kathy Hilton, replied, quote, "Honey!" as they led her away.

--Well, this time, she has once again released a statement saying she's going to serve her time.

--Paris also expressed her SHOCK at how much attention the media has been paying to her troubles, and said she hopes they will now focus on more important things, such as, quote, "the men and women serving our country in Iraq, Afghanistan and other places around the world."

Paris Hilton will probably only end up serving 18 days now. When Judge Sauer sent her back to prison, he reinstated her 45-day sentence.

But, L.A. County Sheriff LEE BACA immediately reduced it back down to 23. With the FIVE days she already has credit for, she's only looking at 18 more.

Lee Baca tried to justify his decision to transfer Paris to house arrest, saying that her medical condition had been, quote, "deteriorating" during her brief stay at Century Regional.

He added, quote, "this lady has some severe problems."

FYI.... last year, Baca received a $1,000 campaign donation. . . the most he was allowed to accept by law. . . from Paris' grandfather, William Barron Hilton.

(--The "New York Daily News" says Parasite didn't eat or drink a single thing during her first three days behind bars, because she didn't want anyone to be able to snap a cell phone picture of her using the toilet.)

--And she's on MEDICATION. . . --for anxiety, depression and so on

--Her cell has a glass door, and there are people watching her FOR HER OWN PROTECTION.

--As of yesterday, though, Paris was doing a lot better. She was crying less, and had begun eating cereal and bread.

--She also got a visit from her sister NICKY and her Greek shipping heirs, ex-boyfriend, STAVROS NIARCHOS. She also gets to use her cell phone........WHAT!?????

--They caused controversy because some people who were at the same jail waiting to see their own loved ones complained that Nicky and Stavros Cut The Line.

--BTW....Paris has a new address for your cards and letters of support.

Paris Hilton, #9818783

PO BOX 86164

Terminal Annex

Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164

At least Paris Hilton won't be looking too pasty white in her prison-issue jumpsuit. One of the first things she did during her brief time under house arrest was to book an in home spray tan with Portofino Sun Spa in Beverly Hills. The faux tan should last for seven to ten days.

Paris Hilton says she's ready to clean up her act. ABC News reports that Paris called Barbara Walters over the weekend from jail. During the conversation Paris Hilton said she, quote, "used to act dumb" and that act is no longer cute. She now wants to make a difference and feels God has given her a new chance. Paris expressed her desire to help sick children "by getting toy companies to build a Paris Hilton Playhouse" where sick children can come.

Nicole Richie told E! News Friday that Hilton is "my best friend, so I support her through anything." She added that the best part of filming the latest camp-based season of their reality show was spending "a lot of quality time" with Hilton, as it gave them time to catch up after years of not speaking.

A man jailed for plotting to kidnap David Letterman's son, Harry, remains on the loose after escaping from the Montana State Prison in a truck while working on the prison ranch Friday.

The rumor is apparently going around that CHRISTINA AGUILERA is pregnant. TMZ.com says she saw a maternity doctor on Thursday.

"Ugly Betty" star Ana Ortiz, who plays Betty's sister Hilda on the ABC series is now a married woman. She married musician Noah Lebenzon this weekend in Puerto Rico. "Ugly Betty" co-star America Ferrara attending the wedding.

In the meantime, Paris has been enjoying gourmet delivered goods...cupcakes and fruit baskets...family and friends have been visiting her....While Paris is resting inside , about 40 photographers, TV crews and reporters gathered across the street in hopes of catching a glimpse of the heiress. 5 helicoptors are hovering above her house and police officers are patrolling the perimeter. There are very narrow streets going up the hill were she lives.....As you can imagine her neighbors are not happy.......

Many honked at the media to get out of the street. "Tell her to move," said one neighbor as he drove away.

At the house behind Hilton's, a person got on the roof and held up a sign that read: "PARIS SUCKS."

Mother's Against Drunk Driving is outraged by Paris Hilton's release from jail after serving only three days of a 23-day sentence. M.A.D.D National President says the legal system is too lenient on drunk drivers, especially in Hollywood. 14-thousand people are killed every year by a drunk driver who registers a .08 blood alcohol level, which is the same level Paris Hilton registered.

BOB BARKER no longer needs those skinny microphones that he used on "The Price is Right", so he's auctioning one of them off on eBay. --The proceeds will go to the United Activists for Animal Rights. The microphone comes with a signed letter of authenticity from Bob. The bidding is currently at $13,000.

Doctor Preston Burke won't be returning to Seattle Grace Hospital. Isaiah Washington's contract with ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" has not been renewed. Washington issued a statement through his publicist saying, quote, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it any more."

Britney Spears is dating her... rehab drug counselor! John Sundahl was recommended to Britney by somebody at Promises (the Malibu rehab Lindsay's in right now), but when she visited his house in Beverly Hills to talk about getting better, they ended up hooking up instead! A "source" said: "Britney and John ended up making out beside the pool -- and Britney acted like she didn't care who saw her. She's got no shame."

BTW.......Britney wants to join Justin Timberlake's new label, Tenneman Records. She's even spoken to Justin about him writing and producing her.

After Denise Richards broke things off with Richie Sambora, rumors swirled that it was because of his non-stop drinking after the death of his father. And it seems those rumors may have been true -- because Richie just checked himself into rehab.

If you're suffering from ROSIE O'DONNELL "controversy" withdrawal now that she's off "The View". . . According to Fox News, NBC would "do anything" to get Rosie. ...And if they get her, they might give her TWO shows. Sources say NBC not only wants Rosie to host her own daytime talk-show like "The View". . . but they'd also like her to run one of their primetime gameshows.

Nicole Richie could be headed to jail next...She has gotten 2 DUI's in 10 years...which means she could be spending more time in jail than her "Simple Life" partner, Paris. She's facing 1 year or more!....Life doesn't seem so Simple Now!

SALMA HAYEK was supposedly seen shopping for GIRLS' baby clothes. I just thought you should know that.

Actress Robin Givens has come out with an autobiography called "Grace Will Lead Me Home" in which she talks about her stormy marriage to ex-husband, boxer Mike Tyson.

Jessica Simpson and John Mayer have broken up and this time for good. Ok Maybe.......Jessica's friends say the door is always open for the pair to reunite. "They broke up Sunday night, but who knows what the future will hold," says a Simpson source. "This is the twelfth time they've broken up. Their relationship is volatile. Last week they felt better than ever. This week, things are rocky. Who knows what the future will bring. "

Justin Timberlake has found the first artist for his new record label on the Internet. Tennman Records says they signed YouTube phenom Esmee Denters. The Dutch teenager gained a following by posting low-tech videos of herself covering songs by Beyoncé and others on YouTube.

The house that Britney and K-Fed used to call home is still up for sale. Brit and Kev have not received any serious offers for the nine-thousand-square-foot mansion, which was reportedly placed on the market in November. A source says Brit and Kev's renovations don't appeal to many buyers. The insider said, quote, "There's literally a bar everywhere you turn. It's too over the top."

Cuba Gooding Jr. is used to playing the hero on film, but on Memorial Day he was put to the test in real life. Cuba went to pick up dinner for his family at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n' Waffles in Hollywood when he came upon an apparent gunshot victim ....

Cuba was sitting in his car outside the restaurant when he heard four gunshots, he then saw a young kid holding his head and walked toward him. The kid was bleeding from his neck and collapsed.

He cradled the victim and called into the restaurant for towels, Cuba Gooding's rep confirms. After stemming the bleeding, he flagged down a passing police car and waited with the injured young man until an ambulance arrived.

Day # 2 in the slammer and ....."Paris is scared."

Paris has been crying on the phone, saying she's not sleeping or eating.

Paris says her cell is "freezing cold."

She has three little blankets and no pillow. She's using one of the blankets as a pillow.

The room is bright and jail noise echoes through her space.

But the inmates like her.....As she walked by they struck up a chorus, "Paris! Paris! Paris!....Paris smiled and waved.

Some inmates have been coming up to her cell door, mostly to say hi. One inmate said, "You don't deserve to be here."

Another made an origami butterfly from a magazine page and slipped it under her door.

Another slipped a drawing book under her door.

It looks like Posh Spice won't be doing a reality show after all. She decided not to continue working on her project for NBC because its shooting schedule conflicted with her plans to attend her soccer star husband David Beckham's games.

American Idol runnerup Katherine McPhee will make her feature film debut in the indie dark romantic comedy The Last Caller, per the Hollywood Reporter. The low-budget film was the first script she read that she really wanted to do. The role does not call for any singing.

Pamela Anderson made her debut as a scantily-clad magician's assistant in the Las Vegas show The Beauty of Magic this week. She is scheduled to be there throughout the summer.

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker will be getting married in Paris on 07-07-07. The wedding cake will be flown in from Los Angeles. The cake will cost $15,000... Have it's own first class seat on the plane and be accompanied by a bodyguard.

Some raunchy photos of actress Lindsay Lohan and TV personality Vanessa Minnillo have hit the Internet. The pics, posted on X17online.com, show the pair posing provocatively with knives. In another, Lohan makes an obscene gesture at the camera.

Fergie fans may soon be getting some free food along with a show. Taco Bell has offered to feed Fergie and her concertgoers at a location near one of her tour stops. All Taco Bell asks is that Fergie make arrangements at least a week in advance of the show. The offer, made by Taco Bell promises "free Extreme Cheese and Beef Quesadillas for three hours." No word on whether Fergie plans to take Taco Bell up on the offer.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and wife Dany Garcia Johnson have separated...They have just released this joint statement:

"While certain aspects of our relationship have changed, we are both vitally important to each other's lives. We will continue to advance and manage our business interests, our philanthropic efforts and most importantly the raising of our child together, as a loving team. We've been fortunate enough to spend the last 17 years together as a couple and look forward to spending the rest our lives together as best friends and business partners."

Dina Lohan is in talks with the E! network to star in her own reality show....Tentatively titled Mom-ager, the show will see her try to turn her youngest children, Ali, 14, and Cody, 11, into stars.

MARIO LOPEZ was seen enjoying the company of a, quote, "mystery blonde" a few weeks ago in New Orleans. . . even though he's SUPPOSEDLY steady with his "Dancing with the Stars" partner, KARINA SMIRNOFF.

The relationship between AMY FISHER and JOEY BUTTAFUOCO is going to be overseen by TV therapist DR. PHIL. Amy and Joey are moving into the Dr. Phil House, to receive intensive counseling.

In further evidence that this is nothing but a publicity stunt, their respective, DITCHED spouses, Lou Bellera and Evanka Buttafuoco, might be moving in, too. There's no word when it might air.

Jessica Simpson was spotted without boyfriend John Mayer catching former boyfriend Adam Levine's band, Maroon 5, in concert at the Troubadour in West Hollywood on Saturday night.

If you want tickets to see The Police.... According to the "New York Post," front-and-center seats for the reunited band's August 1st Madison Square Garden concert are going for eleven-thousand-500-dollars each. BTW...MTV is bringing back Unplugged.....The Police has already signed on for next month...save your money and wait for that....Other B95.1 artists like Bon Jovi and John Mayer are also scheduled for Unplugged.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has broken up with Carrie Underwood -- for Jessica Simpson! Tony told Carrie that training camp begins in July and that he'd like to take a little break from their relationship. Carrie thought they were getting closer to a committed relationship.An "insider" claims that Tony invited Jessica to Dallas and she's going.

Jon Lovitz has made a lifelong commitment - to the Laugh Factory. Wednesday he signed a contract to appear at the Sunset Strip club every Wednesday night for the rest of is life.

That big Michael Jackson auction in Las Vegas didn't quite live up to expectations in its first day, netting only $500,000, even though auction organizers spent $5 million buying the stuff and $2 million just transporting it. The biggest draw among the 1,100 items in the auction so far was a black coat with an "M" crest that belonged to Michael himself, which someone paid $24,000 for.

Beyonce says she wants to have kids.......But, not for another 10 years.

Lindsay is STILL going to celebrate her 21st birthday in Vegas -- ...Lindsay will still have her birthday bash at Pure on July 2, as previously planned. The party is a "contractual obligation with the CaesarsPalace club," and, a source say, "Lindsay said she's doing the party in Vegas, no matter what. Just because you're sober doesn't mean you can't go out and have fun."

Things are heating up in the kitchen between Victoria and David Beckham -- and "Hell's Kitchen" star Gordon Ramsay --The British power couple and the reality TV chef are planning to open a restaurant in Los Angeles.

Oh, yes, Posh is a woman who looks like she enjoys a hearty meal! Once a year! Ramsay tells News of the World, "We've been friends for a while and have spoken about it. There's always been something in the pipeline." Food, glorious food!

Things are not looking good for Alex Rodriguez. Alex was recently caught spending large amounts of time with a mystery woman in Strip Clubs, Las Vegas, and Hotel rooms...After pictures of A-Rod and this mystery blonde popped up in newpapers...We now hear the New York Yankee's wife, Cynthia Rodriguez, has left their home....

The obviously upset Cynthia left the NYC apartment she shared with A-Rod on Tuesday night carrying two suitcases and refusing to speak with reporters that were camped outside.