AP - Brigitte Bardot is back on trial in France, facing charges of fanning discrimination and racial hatred against Muslims.
AP - "My about `gangsta rap' were in no way trying to suggest that the government is responsible for creating this genre of rap music." — Alicia Keys saying she made in a Blender magazine interview were misrepresented.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Wayne Brady is officially single again. The 35-year-old comedian has been living separately from his wife, Mandie, for four years, but the couple's divorce was just finalized this week.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Paris Hilton mom has a new gig. Kathy Hilton will play herself on the May 13 episode of the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless.'' She finds a magazine cover model for her friend Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman), but takes over the photo shoot, infuriating magazine staffers, in the episode taped Wednesday.


CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A booking company for Cheyenne Frontier Days sued an animal rights group following a decision by The Rock band Matchbox Twenty to pull out of a scheduled performance this summer.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Barbra Streisand has put her money where her heart is. The 66-year-old singer-actress has donated $5 million to endow a research and education program on women's heart disease at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.


The parents of Rob Lowe former nanny fear the 24-year-old will struggle to cope with the fuss following her sexual harassment claims against the actor.


Pregnant teen Jamie Lynn Spears and her boyfriend Casey Aldridge are looking to welcome their first child in a new home - the parents-to-be are househunting in Mississippi.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hazel Court, an English actress who co-starred with the likes of Boris Karloff and Vincent Price in popular horror movies of the 1950s and '60s, has died. She was 82. Court died early Tuesday of a heart attack at her home near Lake Tahoe, daughter Sally Walsh said Wednesday.


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt children refuse to accept their parents are sex symbols - to their kids they are "the dorkiest people on the planet."


Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Freddie Mercury and Keith Richards are among a long list of stars whose bizarre behavior features in upcoming tell-all book "Rock Star Babylon."


Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man will become a member of The Avengers if moviemaker Jon Favreau has his way. The star is hoping the acquisition of various superheroes' stories by comic book giants Marvel will enable directors like him to bring classic characters together in future films.


Dennis Quaid has quietly bought 500 acres of Montana countryside from his famous dead neighbors. The actor first bought a home near Yellowstone National Park in 1978 when he was 24, and he has since bought property once owned by actor Warren Oates and moviemaker Sam Peckinpah.


Actress Mia Farrow has hit out at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - accusing the board of ignoring China's support for Sudan. The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and human rights activist insists the Committee is brushing the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region to one side, stating they are "putting aside their humanitarian instincts".


It was one sweet fantasy for the "American Idol" contestants this past week. The hopeful talent welcomed sensational singer-songwriter Mariah Carey for her own night of selected songs. The night would be eventful, marking Mariah's record of 18 number singles and promoting her new album, but would also make it or break it for one of the final seven.


Legendary French actor Gerard Depardieu has been forced to pay compensation to a photographer after he was convicted of attacking him. The Oscar-nominated star was ordered to pay paparazzo Dario Orlandi $1,275 after an Italian court found him guilty of injuring the photographer.


Actress Jennie Garth has fueled speculation she's returning to Beverly Hills, 90210 after abruptly quitting TV series My Best Friend's Girl. Garth was slated to star in the pilot for the comedy, but has walked away from the project. She has been replaced by Kristin Booth.


Pop superstar Kylie Minogue fears her future may be lonely - insisting becoming a mother is "not the right path" for her. The Spinning Around hit-maker says she dreams of someday having children, but fears she may have left it too late with her 40th birthday approaching next month.


Heather Locklear has turned down a marriage proposal from boyfriend Jack Wagner, because she isn't ready to wed again, so soon after her split from rocker Richie Sambora. The former Melrose Place co-stars have been dating for almost a year, ever since Locklear's divorce from the Bon Jovi star.


British actress Kate Beckinsale has been "driven to despair" by rumors she has undergone breast enlargement surgery. The Pearl Harbor star was reported to have opted for a figure-enhancement operation in 2005, after she was photographed sporting a noticeably larger chest.


Johnny Depp nearly missed out on landing the lead role in cult movie Edward Scissorhands - because studio bosses originally wanted Tom Cruise as the star. Depp shot to fame when he landed the title role in Tim Burton's 1991 fantasy epic, but insists producers were determined to cast A-list actor Cruise in the role.


Angelina Jolie dreamed of an unusual career before finding fame as an actress - she wanted to be a funeral director. The actress even went so far as training for the position during her teens.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - From Ernest Borgnine in ''Marty'' to Jon Favreau in ''Swingers,'' Hollywood has long portrayed sensitive men humbled at the feet of cold-hearted women.


British sensation Leona Lewis has continued her record-breaking success as she conquers the U.S., with her album Spirit (J Records/SyCo Music) entering the Billboard album chart at #1 with 204, 841 albums sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan.


Paris Hilton has issued an apology to her fellow raunchy sex tape star friend Kim Kardashian after giving us her real opinion of the big bottom girl: "I would not want that - that's gross," she said when she was asked about Kim's famous butt. Paris then added, "It's disgusting. ... It reminds me of cottage cheese inside of a big trash bag."
Heath Ledger was urged by friends to get help during the filming of the Batman movie 'The Dark Knight' because he was too wrapped up in the character he played. The late actor became so involved it affected his mood, sleep, and relationships. A source told Fox News that on the set, "Heath refused to talk to anyone out of character. If you tried to communicate with him normally instead of The Joker, he would just ignore you. He would often come to the set to hang out even on his days off, freaking everyone out."
Amy Winehouse has been ordered by her record company to behave if she wants to release another album with them.

The troubled singer - who has had a well-documented battle with drug addiction - was given the ultimatum by bosses at Universal who are dismayed by her recent behavior.
Cheryl Cole is secretly plotting a solo career.

The Girls Aloud star is reportedly set to enter the recording studio with top British producer T2, who has worked with artists including Kelly Rowland, Kate Nash and Natasha Bedingfield.
David Beckham and Tom Cruise are reportedly set to buy a soccer club together.

The handsome athlete - who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy after leaving Spanish giants Real Madrid last year - is keen to keep busy when he eventually retires from playing and believes he and the 'Top Gun' star would work well together.
Dita Von Teese has been photographed for a new foot fetish book.

The burlesque performer - who is no stranger to stripping on stage - shows off her naked body and tiny feet in the new shots, taken by photographer Ed Fox.
Lily Allen new relationship is reportedly on the rocks.

The 'Smile' singer and producer Robertson Furze are said to be having blazing rows over Lily's difficult behavior.
Matthew McConaughey is being inundated with clothes for his unborn baby.

The 38-year-old actor - whose Brazilian girlfriend Camila Alves is six months pregnant - revealed the couple have already been sent a wardrobe full of items for their first child.
Paris Hilton was paid $140,000 to party at a London nightclub for less than two hours.

The hotel heiress arrived at Mahiki, in Mayfair, with her Good Charlotte rocker boyfriend Benji Madden at 1:20am on Tuesday.
Actress Cameron Diaz has released a statement about the death of her father. Emilio Diaz died suddenly of pneumonia on Tuesday.

The statement was released by Cameron's representative Brad Cafarelli. It said, "My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family."
Angie Harmon, Gabrielle Union Jill Scott, Zoe McLellan and Ana Ortiz will all soon have something in common. All five celebrities will appear naked in the May issue of Allure Magazine.

Harmon, star of "Women's Murder Club," said she once skinny-dipped on a private beach with husband Jason Sehorn, but now she will be revealing just as much to the whole world.
Actress Sadie Frost, who is good friends with model Kate Moss isn't sure whether or not her friend is getting married. She is sure, however, that Moss is very, very happy.

Moss, 34, has reportedly been dating rocker beau Jamie Hince since last summer, after she split from British bad boy Pete Doherty.
Emma Watson has been given $21 million for her birthday.

Watson, who plays Harry Potter's sidekick Hermione Granger in the wizard film series, was handed the fortune upon turning 18 Tuesday.
Jesse Metcalfe reportedly paid for his Playboy Playmate ex-girlfriend's boob job when they were dating.

The former 'Desperate Housewives' star - who previously dated Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle - is said to have been so desperate for curvy Colleen Shannon to increase her breast size that he paid for the operation.
John Mayer has been spotted "getting really close" to Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger.

The musician - who has previously been romantically linked to Jessica Simpson and Cameron Diaz - was seen flirting with stunning Nicole at Los Angeles nightclub Villa last week.
Keanu Reeves beat The Game with a phone book in their new movie.

Keanu trained with police officers for his role in 'Street Kings', and was shown how to use the book as a weapon to extract information from suspects.
Michelle Rodriguez says she has finally got her life back on track.

The former 'Lost' actress - who was jailed in December for violating probation after she was found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) - has been working hard to overcome her problems since her release from prison.
Paris Hilton new boyfriend Benji Madden has gotten the seal of approval from her parents.

Rick and Kathy Hilton say there is more to the tattooed Good Charlotte rocker - who has been dating the hotel heiress since February - than first meets the eye.
Two days after the passing of her father, Cameron Diaz has spoken out about his life and the support she's received from fans.

"My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family," she said in a statement to Usmagazine.com.

"My dad was loved by so many people and his humor and spirit will always live on in our hearts," she added.

Emilio Diaz, 58, recently developed the flu which then turned into pneumonia. He died unexpectedly Monday.

He was a second generation Cuban-American who worked an oil company and had a bit part in his daughter's movie There's Something About Mary.
When Nicole Kidman initially confirmed her pregnancy rumors, everything was carefree and joyous. But now that she's in her second trimester, the reality of being preggers has definitely set in.

The awesome Aussie actress gave a quick update on her status as an expecting mother on Monday as she arrived at the CMT Awards, along with hubby Keith Urban.

Nic told press, "I've had severe morning sickness. [But I'm] good actually, really good. Waiting for the third trimester. Everyone says that is hard work."

It's pretty amazing to see Kidman staying so positive about such an icky time in a woman's term. However, with her complicated past in the realm of pregnancy, it stands to reason that she' thankful that she's happy and healthy.
It appears Michelle Rodriguez isn't backing off from her angry girl image. She seems to think the rest of the world is pretty disgusting ? and perverse. In fact it seems like any talk or thought of sex seems perverse and invasive to her. Michelle gave an interview to Latina magazine, in which she talks about her sexuality. The magazine notes that people have always wondered if she's gay or straight ? a question she doesn't answer. But she sure gives some interesting thoughts on sex ? and why people are so obsessed with wanting to know her orientation.
Angelina Jolie has revealed that she and Brad Pitt only ever fight about politics.

The actress said the pair are frequently at loggerheads as a result of their different beliefs.

Contactmusic quotes her as saying: "Brad is political and one of the reasons we came together is that he is very aware. Perhaps he is more outspoken than me, and I like that. It is the only time we argue."

She added: "A lot of time is spent arguing over things like justice. I am in favour of a harder line than he is."

It was recently revealed that the couple are distant relatives of US presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Kylie Minogue has admitted she may never settle down and have a family.

The "Wow" singer, who turns 40 next month, wants to fall in love again but insists she will be happy if she doesn't get married.

She said: "I never had the feeling I was made for a conventional marriage with a house in the suburbs."

"There are artists such as Debbie Harry or Dolly Parton who have managed to have an unbelievable career without a family."

"Above everything else, it comes down to how much love you have in you and if you are ready to give that love. How things will turn out for me with regards to family I simply can't yet say."

Kylie also revealed she is planning to celebrate her landmark birthday on May 28 with a low-key party.
They had chemistry onscreen in 2004's Closer ? and now Julia Roberts and Clive Owen are teaming up again in Duplicity, a spy flick shooting in New York.

"She was fantastic," Owen told U.K's The Guardian back then about his costar. "You work with probably the biggest film star in the world and you're not quite sure what you're going to get. And we got on very well." And while the two have been busy over the years ? Owen has been Derailed with Jennifer Aniston and to Sin City with Jessica Alba while Roberts has become a mom to three children with husband Danny Moder ? the two look as sexy together now as they did then.
Yes, she was arrested - again, for disorderly conduct with a member of British Airways and reportedly banned from ever traveling with the airline again.

But on Wednesday, former supermodel Naomi Campbell issued a statement saying she will be boycotting British Airways for their treatment of her, saying Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 was riddled with "catastrophic failings." Take that!

The hot-headed Brit, 37, also claims the airline changed its mind about banning her from its aircraft and is now desperate for her business.
Courtney Love is throwing herself into the London social scene in preparation for her move to England by partying with comedian Noel Fielding.

The American rocker, 43, took a night off house-hunting to join the Mighty Boosh funnyman, 34, on a bar-hopping night around Soho.

After starting the night at members' bar The Groucho Club, the couple moved on to nearby private club Soho House.
Uma Thurman is taking a break from playing the action-loving femme fatale and signing up for a new indie comedy.

The KILL BILL actress will star alongside MINNIE DRIVER and ANTHONY EDWARDS in the upcoming movie MOTHERHOOD, reports Empire magazine.

Directed by Katherine Dieckmann, the film is a day-in-the-life-of style feature in which Thurman plays a mother preparing for her daughter's sixth birthday party.

Motherhood will reportedly cost $10 million to make and shooting is set to begin next month in New York.
The secret has been revealed. The guy who sperminated actress-singer Minnie Driver is Craig Zolezzi, a musician from the San Francisco area, Life&Style has claimed.

Rumors on Driver's pregnancy first arose in February after she was spotted leaving a Los Angeles clinic looking at sonograms with a pal. She, according to reports, then called her boyfriend, Matthew, in England and talked about "getting bloodwork done" before was overheard telling her pal, "Matthew says I should be quiet so no one hears me."

However, it was not until March 13 during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" that Driver officially confirmed she's pregnant with her first child. The British-born Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated star didn't reveal the baby's father though.
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started TMZ may have learned that Rob Lowe nanny is a party girl and likes her some older man love, but, predictably enough, her family is trying to paint her as a saint.In that People interview that we told you about yesterday, Jessica Gibson's dad says...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Talk Sports Hayden Christensen may be the worst hoops player this side of Tattooine.After getting taunted for his lack of force on the court, Hayden downed a Capri Sun....Geez, need we say more.See Also Rachel Bilson Must Love Dogs...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, John Mayer How's this for ass-backwards -- John Mayer doing crowd control for Bob Saget !Those die-hard "Full House" fans can be brutal ... especially outside Villa.See Also John Mayer -- Vin Numb-Scully Foot Fungus for John Mayer?...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, R.I.P., Critters Martha Stewart can make a beautiful occasion out of any dinner party, wedding, even a stock trade gone bad -- but the carcass of your dead dog?!The ex-con media mogul's 13-year-old dog, Paw Paw, died of renal failure on Saturday and she's posted a...
Filed under: Critters According to Ving Rhames it was sickle cell anemia that killed his caretaker back in August -- so stop blaming his oversized pups!The gnaw-happy pooches in question, three Mastiffs and an English Bulldog, are now back at home with Ving.See Also ...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Celebrity Feuds Shauna Sand put the tail in hightail last night, as she landed at LAX and went directly to Villa nightclub. Did she change in the bathroom?? The kids were probably asleep anyway, so she can see them later.Shauna says she's worked it out with Lorenzo...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies Despite his box office bombs, Dane Cook is a bigger star than he thinks he is.The un-airbrushed 36-year-old pregnant man "comedian" hit the surf in Hawaii on Wednesday. This performance was a belly flop.See Also You Can't Keep a Goodman Down...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird The economy has gone to crap. Our foreign policy is a disaster. So what is the House of Representatives doing to make the US of A a better place? Honoring Ric Flair stupid!Congresswoman Sue Myrick took the floor and duly noted that the Nature Boy...
Filed under: Britney Spears Sources tell TMZ Britney Spears is in negotiation with Bally Total Fitness to be a frontwoman for the company -- and backwoman, too!Here's what we know. Brit's parents have both been talking to Bally about making a deal. Daddy Jamie has the power as...
Actress Tori Spelling loves her gay icon status - because she is a "huge fan" of homosexuals.The Beverly Hills, 90210 star admits she took her role in gay-themed movie Kiss The Bride as she wanted to reward her loyal gay fans.She says, "(The gay theme) was probably one of the top things that made me
Sheryl Crow is so scared of leaving her son WYATT when she goes on tour, she has created a creche on her tour bus.The All I Wanna Do hitmaker will head out on the road this summer (08) for the first time since adopting 11-month-old Wyatt last May (07).But Crow is so nervous about leaving
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Eva Longoria PARKER has launched a campaign to encourage the BECKHAMS to join her in boardgame tournaments.The actress and her basketball player husband Tony Parker love playing classic games including Monopoly and Cluedo and are desperate for their good friends David and Victoria Beckham to join in.Parker even threw his wife a
British pop star Lily Allen has spent $47,000 (£23,500) on paintings by THE CLASH star PAUL SIMONON - including one as a present for pal SIR ELTON JOHN.The Smile hitmaker purchased two pictures from Simonon’s art exhibition in the British capital earlier this week (begs14Apri08) - one to decorate her new West London home, and
Angelina Jolie dreamed of an unusual career before finding fame as an actress she wanted to be a funeral director.The actress even went so far as training for the position during her teens.She says, "When I was younger, I went to a funeral, and I didn’t think it was enough of a celebration of the
Actress Kristen Bell came to the rescue of a dog hauled from the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina.The Heroes star couldn’t resist taking in the pooch after the pair was introduced - even though she already had two dogs in her care.But Bell admits the dog has a few bad habits: "She’s an 11-year-old black Labrador
Johnny Depp nearly missed out on landing the lead role in cult movie EDWARD SCISSORHANDS - because studio bosses originally wanted TOM CRUISE as the star.Depp shot to fame when he landed the title role in Tim Burton’s 1991 fantasy epic, but insists producers were determined to cast A-list actor Cruise in the role.The 44-year-old
Cameron Diaz has pulled out of the London premiere of her new movie following the death of her father.Emilio Diaz died from pneumonia on Tuesday (15Apr08) aged 58, after the illness developed from a recent bout of influenza.And the actress has cancelled all of her forthcoming engagements as a result, including the U.K. premiere of
Oscar-winner DAME Helen Mirren revisited her role as British royalty when she was invited to officially name the U.K.’s biggest ever cruise liner at a ceremony in Southampton, England, on Wednesday (16Apr08).The Queen actress gave the orders for Royal Marine commandos to abseil from the bridge to the newly launched Ventura ship, and fans cheered
Uma Thurman landed back in court this month (Apr08) as she awaits the trial of a man accused of stalking her - she has been put on jury duty.The actress was recently forced to undergo jury selection in New York City with other randomly-picked members of the public.Thurman wasn’t selected and admits she was disappointed
AP - From Ernest Borgnine in "Marty" to Jon Favreau in "Swingers," Hollywood has long portrayed sensitive men humbled at the feet of cold-hearted women.
Inspired by a true story and "one of the year's best films" (Chicago Sun-Times), The Great Debaters is a touching and heartfelt drama about the power of words, fighting its way onto DVD May 13 as a two-disc collector's edition from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company.


British actress Joely Richardson has found love, with a Russian heir 16 years her junior. Richardson, 43, was photographed with 27-year-old Evgeny Lebedev on a romantic vacation in Rome, Italy earlier this month.


Gwyneth Paltrow suffered postpartum depression following the birth of her two-year-old son Moses. The actress, who is married to rocker Chris Martin (Coldplay), makes the revelation in the May issue of Vogue magazine.


Reuters - With a new album due out in three weeks, Neil Diamond is getting ready to hit the road for the first time since 2005.
Actress Mia Farrow has hit out at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) accusing the board of ignoring China’s support for Sudan.The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and human rights activist insists the Committee is brushing the crisis in Sudan’s Darfur region to one side, stating they are "putting aside their humanitarian instincts".The Rosemary’s Baby star, who has
Actress Jennie Garth has fuelled speculation she’s returning to BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 after abruptly quitting TV series MY BEST FRIEND’S GIRL.Garth was slated to star in the pilot for the comedy, but has walked away from the project. She has been replaced by Kristin Booth.The Hollywood Reporter claims Garth’s old Beverly Hills, 90210 character Kelly
Legendary French actor Gerard Depardieu has been forced to pay compensation to a photographer after he was convicted of attacking him.The Oscar-nominated star was ordered to pay paparazzo Dario Orlandi 800 euros ($1,275/£637) after an Italian court found him guilty of injuring the photographer.Orlandi told the court how Depardieu head-butted him after spotting him taking
Pop superstar Kylie Minogue fears her future may be lonely - insisting becoming a mother is "not the right path" for her.The Spinning Around hitmaker says she dreams of someday having children, but fears she may have left it too late with her 40th birthday approaching next month (May08).But the star doesn’t feel as if
A free music video website, backed by movie star Will Smith launched on Wednesday (16Apr08).The I Am Legend star is one of the financial backers of PluggedIn.com, which boasts 10,000 high-quality promos and live performances from top artists.The new site is backed by three of the leading music giants, Universal Music Group, EMI Music and
Heather Locklear has turned down a marriage proposal from boyfriend JACK WAGNER, because she isn’t ready to wed again, so soon after her split from rocker RICHIE SAMBORA.The former Melrose Place co-stars have been dating for almost a year, ever since Locklear’s divorce from the Bon Jovi star.And, according to a new report in America’s
LATEST: BRITNEY SPEARS’ former manager SAM LUTFI insists he is still part of the star’s life - claiming he is in constant contact with the singer’s family to discuss her wellbeing.The Toxic star’s family was granted an extension on a restraining order against the former manager by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge in a
Heath Ledger’s tragic death sent shockwaves through Hollywood at the end of January. New information has come to light today about Heath's troubled life up until that point. Reports state that Ledger, who launched himself to A-list status after his break-out role in “Brokeback Mountain,” had trouble separating himself from the characters he played. Dotspotter blogger, nyzombie, has the details:   Heath Ledger was reportedly told to seek professional help for his personal problems while filming The Dark Knight.   The late Australian actor - who tragically died from an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January - was reportedly warned he had become too...

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The CW’s upcoming 90210 spin-off may have gained a tad more respect from die-hard fans of the original show this week. Reports suggest Jennie Garth may drop out of her current gig on CBS’ upcoming sitcom “My Best Friend’s Girl” in order to appear on the highly-anticipated 90's hit spin-off. Whether Garth’s appearance will attract viewers to the show remains a mystery since the new show's target audience is decidedly more Hannah Montana than Kelly Taylor. Star Dotspotter blogger, hcarroll, has the scoop…   Could Jennie Garth be joining CW's upcoming 90210 spin-off?  That's the latest buzz swirling since Garth, 35, recently quit CBS'...

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Celebrities aren't always very forthcoming with emotional or psychological struggles. The public will more likely hear about a celebrity's substance abuse or anger management issues than, say, post-partum depression which is what Gwyneth Paltrow recently opened up about for Vogue Magazine. Dotspotter star blogger, CelebsandBubs, has the story…   Gwyneth Paltrow reveals in the May issue of Vogue that she battled post-partum depression after welcoming her second child, son Moses, in 2006.   “I didn’t know I had it until after it was over," the actress, 35, says. "I just didn’t know what was wrong with me."   She suspects her depression...

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I'm sure you've all been following the Rob Lowe lawsuit as carefully as we have over here at Dotspotter. I admit we weren't exactly surprised when Jessica Gibson's family finally stepped up to defend her character to the media. But now I just don't know who to believe…What do you think? Is Jessica Gibson telling the truth?  Let's see if Dotspotter star blogger, drift82, can shed some light on the situation…   This just in: the parents of Jessica Gibson are on her side!  “I was shocked when I heard about everything [and] I worry about her capability to cope with things,” Jessica Gibson’s father Jim told People Magazine.   The situation being...

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AP - Wayne Brady is officially single again. The 35-year-old comedian has been living separately from his wife, Mandie, for four years, but the couple's divorce was just finalized this week.
Reuters - "Jumper" star Max Thierot will replace Henry Lee Hopper as the lead in Wes Craven's tentatively titled horror thriller "25/8."
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Britney Spears pal Sam Lutfi has agreed to stay away from the singer through July 31, the court revealed Wednesday.

The restraining order had been issued in February by the "Toxic" singer's mother Lynne claiming Lutfi had drugged her daughter and took over the control of her life.
Eva Longoria wants a board game foursome with Victoria and David Beckham.

The 'Desperate Housewives' star, who recently had a Cluedo-themed 30th birthday party, is trying to convince David and Victoria to join her and husband Tony Parker for a games marathon.
Heather Mills reportedly flirted with Donald Trump over dinner.

Heather, who was a Miss USA judge last week, decided to spend some time with the multi-millionaire pageant owner because she wanted more money for appearing on the televised beauty contest.
AP - Rock star Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president Wednesday, saying "he speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music for the past 35 years."
AP - Paris Hilton mom has a new gig.
AP - Barbra Streisand has put her money where her heart is.
Cameron Diaz has released a statement thanking her friends and fans who have given their support through her father Emilio Diaz's recent death.

Her rep reads the statement, "My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family."
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are set to go on a trial separation. Reports say that the former "Dawson's Creek" actress wants to break away from Tom for a while.

Holmes, 29, is said to take her daughter Suri with her to New York, but Cruise would have none of it.
English actor Rupert Grint has changed his mind about moving to Los Angeles when he realized he could possibly bump into Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.

The "Harry Potter" star thinks that the two tabloid headliners are the type of girls one needs to stay away from.
After her arrest drama at the Heathrow airport, Naomi Campbell is firing back at British Airways saying she will boycott the company for treating her with disrespect.

The English supermodel has issued a statement addressing her April 3 arrest for allegedly assaulting an airport police officer and the treatment she received with the airline company. She claims that although BA banned her from flying with them, they retracted the ban after and "begged" her to do business with her again.
Even though she arrived two hours late, Paris Hilton earned $150,000 just for making an appearance at London nightclub Mahiki on Monday.

The heiress, 27, had only stayed for less than one hour to drink cocktails and do a DJ spot at the Mayfair club.
MARY POPPINS star Dick Van DYKE’s long-time partner MICHELLE TRIOLA is battling potentially-fatal lung cancer.Triola, 74, underwent surgery at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on 10 April (08), where she had part of her lung removed.The 82-year-old actor reveals it is too soon to tell how successful the operation was, but he remains confident she
Pregnant teen Jamie Lynn SPEARS and her boyfriend CASEY ALDRIDGE are looking to welcome their first child in a new home - the parents-to-be are househunting in Mississippi.According to reports, the couple has already made their first offer on a three-bedroom house in the town of Liberty.Zoey 101 star Spears, who is seven months pregnant,
ROBERT DOWNEY JR’s IRON MAN will become a member of THE AVENGERS if moviemaker Jon Favreau has his way.The Swingers star is hoping the acquisition of various superheroes’ stories by comic book giants Marvel will enable directors like him to bring classic characters together in future films.Favreau can’t wait to get started on an Iron
Movie star Dennis Quaid has quietly bought 500 acres (202.3 hectares) of Montana countryside from his famous dead neighbours.The actor first bought a home near Yellowstone National Park in 1978 when he was 24, and he has since bought property once owned by actor Warren Oates and moviemaker Sam Peckinpah.His sprawling estate now includes bridleways,
U.S. comedian Wayne Brady is officially single again - his divorce from his former wife, MANDIE, has been granted.Mandie filed for divorce in July, 2007, citing irreconcilable differences.Documents show the couple separated on 5 April, 2006. The pair has a five-year-old daughter.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is refusing to set foot on another British Airways plane after she was arrested for arguing with flight staff in London.Campbell allegedly assaulted a police officer during a luggage row on 3 April (08), and was escorted off the plane in handcuffs.Despite news she had been banned from BA flights after the
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett left hospital with her baby son IGNATIUS UPTON on Wednesday (16Apr08).The Aussie actress spent three days in North Sydney’s Mater Hospital, where little Ignatius was born on Sunday (13Apr08).Upon her return home, the actress was thrilled to see her sons Dashiell and Roman had stuck a "Welcome home Mum and Iggy"
LATEST: BRITNEY SPEARS’ former manager SAM LUTFI has been told he’ll have to wait until after the summer (08) to contact the pop star again.A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered Lutfi to stay out of Spears’ life for at least another two-and-a-half months during a hearing on Wednesday (16Apr08).The restraining order that was enforced
SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS, Freddie Mercury and KEITH RICHARDS are among a long list of stars whose bizarre behaviour features in upcoming tell-all book ROCK STAR BABYLON.The book, slated for release in July (08), recounts some of the stars’ most embarrassing moments - compiled by author Jon Holmes.A publishing insider calls the book a "take-no-prisoners tell-all".He
Angelina Jolie and BRAD PITT’s children refuse to accept their parents are sex symbols - to their kids they are "the dorkiest people on the planet".Jolie is convinced Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh will be stunned when they are old enough to appreciate their parents appeal.The actress says, "I think our kids will look back
Angelina Jolie is making new movie THE CHANGELING as a treat for her young sons.The actress has taken on the role as a professional killer in the Clint Eastwood movie, to satisfy adopted Maddox and Pax’s juvenile blood-lust - even though they will be far too young to watch the film in movie theatres.She says,
Barbra Streisand has stunned staff at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by donating $5 million (GBP2.5 million) to a new health program.The singer has launched the Barbra Streisand Women’s Cardiovascular Research and Education Program, which will fund research and education at the famous hospital.Streisand says, "Women need to be educated about female cardiovascular disease, and
Jack Nicholson once wrote a screenplay about a struggling Hollywood actor trying to raise the cash for his girlfriend’s abortion - but the project was cast aside for its risque plot.And now no one can find the script - because the movie executive who passed on the raw screenplay in the early 1960s is now
E! Online - Does the opinion of Heidi Montag mean nothing to Bruce Springsteen
E! Online - Sam Lutfi is further out of the picture than ever before.  
E! Online - Britney Spears has apparently decided her body wasn't the only thing in need of a little fine-tuning.  
AP - Cynthia Nixon has joined forces with the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure and is going public with her own battle with breast cancer.
Reuters - Rock superstar Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president, saying he stands "head and shoulders above the rest."
AFP - An exhibition marking 100 years since the birth of James Bond creator Ian Fleming and showing the suave superspy's roots was unveiled in London Wednesday.
Reuters - Barbra Streisand has donated $5 million to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for a women's heart education and research program, the hospital said on Wednesday.
Reuters - Even in Hollywood where celebrity bashing is a standard practice, Tori Spelling has endured more than her share of mockery. But among one set of fans, the former "Beverly Hills 90210" star is adored.
AFP - French film star Gerard Depardieu was fined 800 euros (1,275 dollars) by an Italian court Wednesday after being found guilty of head-butting a photographer, lawyers said.
AP - Martha Stewart dog Paw Paw, who was a familiar face on her television show and in her magazine, has died of renal failure.
AP - Rock star Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president Wednesday, saying "he speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music for the past 35 years."
AFP - US singer-actress Barbra Streisand has given five million dollars for research on women's cardiac problems, which kill half a million women every year, the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute announced Wednesday.
Reuters - Author J.K. Rowling said on Wednesday publication of an unofficial encyclopedic companion to her Harry Potter books would "open the floodgates" and threaten other authors.
Reuters - U.S. actress Mia Farrow on Wednesday accused the International Olympic Committee of ignoring China's support for Sudan, which the United States and humanitarian groups say has been waging genocide in Darfur.
Reuters - A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday extended a restraining order against Britney Spears former self-styled manager until July 31, under an agreement between attorneys for both sides.
AP - A temporary restraining order against Britney Spears friend Sam Lutfi was extended Wednesday after an attorney told a judge all parties had agreed on the matter.
Rapper The Game contemplated suicide in the days leading up to his March jail term, because he couldn't handle the pressures of fame. The "Dreams" hitmaker, real name Jayceon Taylor, was sentenced to 60 days behind bars in February, after pleading guilty to felony gun charges relating to an incident at a 2007 basketball game.


Britney Spears ex-manager Sam Lutfi has plunged any hopes of a reconciliation with the star into jeopardy - after reportedly refusing to fight his restraining order in court. Lutfi was ordered to keep away from his former charge by the pop superstar's parents Jamie and Lynne Spears in February, when Spears' father took control of her legal and financial affairs.


After revealing just what a diet of Big Macs can do to a person, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock takes a tongue-in-cheek look at another threat to our collective well-being in this witty documentary from the maker of Super Size Me. When Spurlock learns that he and his wife are expecting a baby, he decides that he wants the child to grow up in a safer... Continue Summary

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NEW YORK (AP) - Cynthia Nixon has joined forces with the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure and is going public with her own battle with breast cancer. Nixon, who is reprising her role as Miranda in HBO's ''Sex and the City'' in an upcoming movie, had a lumpectomy two years ago and then underwent six and a half weeks of radiation. She also helped her mother battle breast cancer.


Jon Avnet directs Al Pacino in the thriller 88 Minutes. Pacino plays a university professor who occasionally assists the FBI in matters of forensic psychiatry. As the film opens, the professor learns that someone plans to kill him in 88 minutes. As with the like-minded thriller D.O.A. (both the original and the remake), the protagonist must use his skills in order to track down who has hatched this evil plot and hopefully prevent his own demise. Continue Summary

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Legendary martial arts stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li come together onscreen for the first time ever in director Rob Minkoff's time-traveling take on the Monkey King fable that finds an American teen transported back to ancient China after wandering into a pawn shop and discovering the king's fighting stick. Once there, the adventurous teen joins an army of fierce warriors... Continue Summary

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Rocker Bruce Springsteen has defended presidential hopeful Barack Obama, insisting the Democrat's about "bitter" small town Americans has been taken out of context. Last week, Obama tried to explain to an audience in San Francisco, California, why he was struggling to win over white working class voters.


In desperate need of a vacation after being unceremoniously dumped by his sitcom-star girlfriend, a man travels to a lavish Hawaiian resort to nurse his wounds and forget his heartache, only to discover that his ex and her handsome new boyfriend are currently staying at the exact same island hotspot. Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) may be just another struggling musician, but for the past six years he's been dating Sarah Marshall .. Continue Summary

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The father of actress Minnie Driver unborn first baby is San Francisco, California musician Craig Zolezzi, according to new reports. The Good Will Hunting star confirmed the news she was pregnant during a March 13th appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, but she was careful not to name the father of the child.


Actress Michelle Rodriguez refuses to address constant rumors about her sexuality, because whether or not she is gay is "nobody's business". The former Lost star has long been dogged by reports she is a 'closet' lesbian, but she insists she will never tell all about her private life - instead choosing to avoid speculation by journalists and online bloggers by imagining them as swine.


Actor Gary Busey will be kicked out of his California home of more than 14 years if he doesn't pay up more than $50,000 in outstanding rent, his landlord has claimed. The Lethal Weapon star's Malibu landlord claims he has withheld rent for almost a year.


Longtime Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Diane Neal is to leave the force when her contract on the cop drama ends later this year. Neal, who plays Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak, has been a regular fixture on the TV program since she joined in 2003, replacing Stephanie March.


Actress Kate Hudson has launched a bitter attack on tabloid newspapers, accusing them of printing "lies" about her trips out in public. The Fool's Gold actress - who spends much of her downtime indoors - is so sick of reading false accounts of her social evenings on the town; she rarely gives "mean" journalists the opportunity to write untruths about her.


David Bowie is set to revisit his alter-ego past as Ziggy Stardust by releasing a live album from one of his most iconic live dates. The rocker's 18-track David Bowie Live Santa Monica '72 will be released later this year.


Experience a poignant tale of perseverance, heart and passion as Moondance Alexander rides on to DVD April 29th from Fox Home Entertainment. Inspired by a true story, Moondance Alexander features a stellar cast including up-and-coming actress Kay Panabaker (Nancy Drew, "Summerland"), Don Johnson (Tin Cup, "Miami Vice")


Cameron Diaz father Emilio died from pneumonia on Tuesday, the actress has confirmed. The actress has paid tribute to her late dad, who was just 58-years-old, in a newly-released statement to the press.


Alicia Keys will marry her music producer boyfriend Kerry 'Krucial' Brothers in New York this summer, according to reports. Star magazine claims the couple has booked Oheka Castle on Long Island for a ceremony on Independence Day - July 4.


After wowing fans during her successful sold-out European tour, MBK/J Records' global superstar Alicia Keys is just days away from bringing that same excitement on the North American leg of her As I Am Tour presented by Lexus.


Happy Birthday to Harry Potter star Emma Watson who turned 18 on Tuesday (15 April), and now is doing the Hermione thing and being a smarty pants about safeguarding her film fortune - some $20 million (GBP10 million). Emma has promised to attend 'millionaire school' in order to learn how to responsibly handle all that dough.
Martha Stewart dog Paw Paw, a 60-pound Chow who was a familiar face on her television show and in her magazine, has died of renal failure.

The Chow's full name was Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow Chow and he was almost 13 years old. Stewart had owned him since he was born, and according to her spokeswoman named him Paw Paw for his large paws.
Morning sickness is a common occurrence with pregnancy, and actress Nicole Kidman says she is very familiar with it. The pregnant star, who walked the red carpet with husband Keith Urban at the CMT Awards in Nashville Monday night, said she has had severe morning sickness.

Kidman, who wore a red dress that showed off her growing baby bump, told Access Hollywood while on the red carpet that she has been inflicted with severe morning sickness but right now she is, "good actually, really good."
Jessica Alba has given friends leather bracelets and told them not to take them off until after she gives birth.

The 'Fantastic Four' actress, who is expecting her first child with fiance Cash Warren in May, had a baby shower in Los Angeles at the Ever After Tea Shop, where guests including Kim Kardashian and Rashida Jones were asked to take part in the bizarre ritual.
Britney Spears is back in the studio. Her former manager Larry Rudolph confirms that the pop star went to the recording studio but not to record an album.

Rudolph says of their Monday and Tuesday visits, "We went into the studio, but it was just for fun - nothing more."
Filed under: Break-Ups Fathers, lock up your daughters, notorious bad boy Wayne Brady is on the loose! The motherfu**in' funnyman's divorce from wife Mandie became official today. Brady celebrated by driving around town smoking PCP and performing random drive-bys with pal...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports The Britney Spears of the golf world -- the trainwreckeriffic John Daly -- seriously thinks that his name is still worth something.He's filed suit against Hippo Golf, whom he alleges used his logo and name to hawk a line of golf clubs after their...
Filed under: Britney Spears Hot Bodies Conservatorship wonder Britney Spears is not only working on her mental well-being -- she's getting into good physical shape too!Brit -- with security, paps and mandatory iced coffee drink in tow -- paid a visit to a Culver City gym on Tuesday.She's...
Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?! In the '80s, Michele Lee played Karen Cooper Fairgate MacKenzie on the nighttime soap, "Knots Landing." Guess what she looks like now!...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video Javier Bardem -- who is dating Tom Cruise's ex -- bro'd out in Madrid over the weekend with a hand-holding, leg-rubbing bud.They are both European though ... not that there's anything wrong with that.See Also Bardem Tries to Cruz Under the...
So on the TV show tonight, Heidi Montag acts like a douchebag (shocker). And speaking of boobs, we've got such an unfortunate picture of a big -- really big -- star. And then there's this whole Spanish custom of fondling the guy next to you in a bar...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird There are waaaay too many Mercedes in L.A. -- they're almost as common as botched plastic surgeries.Perfect example: Certified badass Samuel L. Jackson couldn't get into a silver, four-door Mercedes yesterday -- because his car was the silver...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Baby Watch, Talk Sports Listen carefully -- you can almost hear Bridget Moynahan head exploding.The folks over at Flynet snapped this pic of Gisele, Tom Brady and his son John in the Pacific Palisades yesterday. How can she hold the kid in one hand and Brady's balls in...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Ron Howard a fairly successful director -- so what's he doing shooting pap footage in West Hollywood?If that whole "Da Vinci Code" prequel thing fails miserably, he can give us a call.See Also Grazer on the Prowl?...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Rob Lowe So what do you do after you tell the world that your ex-boss allegedly asked you to touch his penis -- why, you do a photo shoot with People magazine of course! Sources tell TMZ Rob Lowe former nanny Jessica Gibson blabbed to her pals back home...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, The Hills Heidi Montag is so talented, she inspires herself. Which means second place inspirational goes to Brandon Davis.She also said she's starring with Denzel Washington in a movie. We're guessing, it's the same way Natalie Cole starred in a movie with her...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears Sources say Britney's former BFF Sam Lutfi will not be waging war in court, because he's agreed to stay away from her thru July. According to court sources, Brit's conservators and Lutfi have stipulated to extend the restraining order against him for...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Rob Lowe Sources connected to the Rob Lowe case tell TMZ, one of Lowe's accusers privately told folks there was mutual flirting going on between her and Rob, but she never mentioned sexual harassment.Sources say while Jessica Gibson, Lowe's former nanny,...
British actress Joely Richardson has found love, with a Russian heir 16 years her junior.Richardson, 43, was photographed with 27-year-old Evgeny Lebedev on a romantic vacation in Rome, Italy earlier this month (5April08).The Nip/Tuck star was last linked with her on-screen son John Hensley, while Lebedev, the son of a billionaire former KGB agent, was
Model-turned-designer Kimora Lee SIMMONS is planning to start a family with partner DJIMON HOUNSOU, and she wants to get pregnant as soon as possible.Just weeks after shooting down claims she is already expecting her first child with the actor, Simmons insists she is now ready to add to her family she has two children with
ANGELINA JOLIE and Brad Pitt regularly fight over politics, because they are both so passionate about their beliefs.But the actress insists she doesn’t mind their frequent verbal tussles - it’s what attracted her to Pitt in the first place.She says, "Brad is political and one of the reasons we came together is that he is
Rockers JOEL and BENJI MADDEN and Paris Hilton are to celebrate the 50th anniversary of THE SMURFS at the 2008 Coachella Festival. The trio will be among the celebrity DJs performing at The Smurf Village, which is located close to the Coachella site in the California desert. The Smurf Village will operate from 25 April
THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL stars Natalie Portman and SCARLETT JOHANSSON are to make their directorial debuts, filming shorts for a new all-star New York tribute.Kevin Bacon, Orlando Bloom, Brett Ratner, Shia LaBeouf and Julie Christie will also direct shorts for the movie New York, I Love You.All 12 films that feature in the big picture
Eddie Murphy has found love on the rebound with a dead ringer for his ex TRACEY EDMONDS.The funnyman has been linked with the sister of CSI: Miami star Eva LaRue, and friends insist the Dreamgirls star is smitten.The couple met at Sushiya restaurant in Los Angeles, where Lara LaRue works as a waitress, and they’ve
Richard Gere has signed up to join HILARY SWANK in the much-delayed AMELIA EARHART biopic.Aussie director Philip Noyce quit the project at Christmas (07), due to ongoing filming delays and has been replaced by Mira Nair.Now, with Gere on board, the flying film, titled Amelia, will take off later this month (Apr08), when shooting begins
Keith Richards has warned fans not to expect any lurid tales of womanising and debauchery in his forthcoming autobiography - instead he wants the book to show what it is like to be him.The Rolling Stone will follow in the footsteps of bandmate Ronnie Wood when his currently in-progress memoir is finally finished and published.But
R&B star Ray J has hit back at love rival BOBBY BROWN over jibes about him in his upcoming book Ray J has been dating Brown’s ex-wife Whitney Houston since the couple split last year (07) and he doesn’t appreciate the My Prerogative singer calling him a "little man" in his new book.Although he has nothing
Gwyneth Paltrow suffered post-partum depression following the birth of her two-year-old son MOSES.The actress, who is married to rocker Chris Martin, makes the revelation in the May (08) issue of Vogue magazine.Following the birth of her son a year ago (Apr06), Paltrow explains, "I felt really out of my body. I felt really disconnected. I
Country star TOBY KEITH stunned castmates on his new movie BEER FOR MY HORSES by giving them all custom-made guitars as wrap gifts.The singer/songwriter, who scored a massive hit with the film’s title, handed out Takamine acoustic guitars, featuring the movie’s logo to co-stars Ted Nugent, Rodney Carrington, Mel Tillis, Gina Gershon, Claire Forlani and
LEONA LEWIS’ record-breaking reign at the top of the U.S. album charts is set to be short lived - Mariah Carey is already making a move on the number one spot.Carey’s new release, E=MC2, opened with 154,000 sales in its first day on release (15Apr08), and chart experts predict the album will net one of
The son of notorious 1970s drug lord FRANK LUCAS, a wannabe rapper, is suing the New York Police Department for excessive force and harassment following an arrest on Staten Island.Frank Lucas Jr., whose father was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the film American Gangster, claims he was a victim of racial profiling in March (08),