Lindsay Lohan & Brody Jenner's 'Inn' Love



Lindsay Lohan and Brody Jenner avoided being photographed together Friday night as the two hit night clubs in New York, but while inside they got pretty cozy, sources tell PEOPLE.

The pair were spotted "all over each other" at Beatrice Inn. They stayed about 30 minutes and then headed to another celebrity hot spot, The Box, along with buddy Frankie Delgado. Reportedly, they both lingered until 3:30 a.m.

"She likes him. It's early, but they are more than friends," a source says of Lohan. "He seems to like her back. They're actually sweet together, it would be nice if she kept him around."

On the other hand, Brody recently told PEOPLE that his "new girlfriend" Cora Skinner had "met the parents" and "She's part of the family."

It's getting hard to keep up!

A rep for Jenner did not return calls for comment.

Adnan Trying To Sell New Britney Vids!



He's at it again!

After selling his story to Entertainment Tonight and The Insider last week, Britney's paparazzo ex-boyfriend is now trying to sell six videos of the mentally unstable star.

And he's asking $2 million for them!

What can we expect from these home-made vids???

The News Of The World got a preview of the clips, and here's their breakdown:

CLIP No1 shows Britney sitting on her bed wearing a nightie. She talks about herself in the third person and rambles about her childhood. She's heard saying:

"When Britney was a child, she had to work really hard. When she was 13 years old, she won all the beauty pageants."

CLIP No2 shows Brit wrapped in a white bath towel, again perched on the edge of the bed. Talking to thin air, she mumbles:

"Britney has an angel looking out for her, don't you, angel?"

CLIP No3 sees a Britney talking to Adnan, who's holding the camera, and calling him by his pet name Bubba.

She smiles: "I'm really happy. Bubba's here for me now. It's all good."

Adnan is still withholding CLIP No4 and CLIP No5 but CLIP No6, filmed last week, shows Britney crying hysterically after a night out.

[Image via WENN.]

Heath Ledger Remembered @ G’Day Australia



Heath Ledger was remembered at the G’Day USA: Australia Week 2008 black tie gala at NYC’s Waldorf Astoria on Saturday.

Australia’s consul-general in New York John Olsen read a letter written by Heath’s father, Kim Ledger.

The unexpected letter choked up the 1,000 guests inside the grand ballroom. Tears flowed as the letter was read:

“Heath is, and always will be, an Australian. He adored his home. His last two weeks with us over Christmas in Perth were just bliss. Heath did not become an actor for the fame or fortune. He loved his craft and he loved helping his friends. He loved chess and skateboarding too. My image of Heath in New York is him with his skateboard, a canvas bag and his beanie. That was Heath to me.”

A minute’s silence was held in Heath’s honor after the speech was read.

Beautiful.

Is Jessica Overreacting to Tabloid Rumors?



Jessica Simpson is not pleased with a recent tabloid story claiming boyfriend Tony Romo dumped her after his team lost their shot at the Super Bowl. Her lawyers wrote a letter to the magazine, which published the article to insist that the story be retracted because Jessica and Tony are still very much together. Jessica has experienced first hand the toll that living a relationship in the public eye can take, but is she overreacting to tabloid rumors?

L.A. Memorial Held For Heath Ledger



Family and friends, including ex-girlfriend Naomi Watts, came together to remember Heath Ledger at a special memorial dinner held in his honor on Saturday.

The intimate event took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Around fifteen people wore black for the occasion as they reminisced about the 28-year-old actor who was found dead in Manhattan on Tuesday.

An onlooker tells Usmagazine.com, "Even though it was a sad occasion, everyone was smiling, hugging each other and holding hands. It was a really positive group."

Lindsay Lohan to tell life story



Lindsay Lohan has reportedly begun t write an autobiography in a bid to raise cash.

The 21-year-old actress is rumored to be in financial difficulties after blowing through her $7 million fortune on drugs, alcohol and rehab. She is penning her memoirs, hoping the book will become a bestseller.

A source said, "She regrets all the cash she threw around the last couple years. She needs everything to fall into place and get her back on track, and fast."

It was recently reported that Lohan has been asking friends for loans.

Lohan's extravagant spending spree reportedly included $1 million on a single hotel bill.

Her three stints in rehab as she battled drug and alcohol addiction racked up a bills totaling more than $137,000. She also owes thousands more in legal fees for her driving under the influence charge.

Lohan reportedy has spent more than $1 million on clothes and $500,000 on partying, with another $70,000 spent in tanning and hair salons.

She was also forced her to sell her $2.85 million Los Angeles apartment and her $1 million New York property because she couldn't afford the mortgage payments.

Scarlett Johansson favorite to play Princess Diana



Scarlett Johansson is the running favorite to play Princess Diana in a film of her life, be directed by Michael Bay.

A film insider said, "The buzzwords about the film are tasteful and non-sensational. Michael thinks Scarlett would be the perfect choice to play Diana as she is a very versatile actress."

Meanwhile, Johansson is getting ready to release her debut album, 'Anywhere I Lay My Head.'

Only one of the tracks is an original composition, written by Tom Waits, while the other 10 are Scarlett's interpretations of some of Tom's most famous songs.

The 23-year-old actress will release thealbum through Atco Records on May 20.

Johansson recorded the LP in five weeks last spring at Louisiana's Dockside Studios, and is no stranger to the music industry.

Johansson appeared in the music video for Justin Timberlake's single 'What Goes Around... Comes Around' in 2006, and sang backing vocals for the Jesus and Mary Chain at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2007.

Freeman will not star in Mandela movie

Morgan Freeman will not star in a movie adaptation of Nelson Mandela's autobiography 'The Long Walk to Freedom.'

'The Shawshank Redemption' star and Mandela have been working on a film project about the former South African President's life for years, but Freeman no longer plans to adapt the book.

The 70-year-old Oscar-winner told BANG Showbiz, "It was his idea for me to play him. I've been in contact with him now for maybe 15 years now.



"I was originally going to do his story, 'The Long Walk to Freedom', but now we're going to do something else. I've been in contact with him to discuss it over the years."

Freeman has previously spoken of the honor he felt at being approached by the Nobel Peace Prize winner.

"I was thrilled he wanted me to be him. The first thing you notice about him is his dedication to his country and the depth of his character, his soul, and that he offers so much of himself," Freeman said. "The negative side is the heaviest part, the sense of loss - his mom is dead, his children. Nobody knows this side of him."

Beyoncé Knowles, Tina Turner duet at Grammys



Beyoncé Knowles and Tina Turner will duet together at the Grammy Awards.

The 'Crazy In Love' star and music legend Tina will reportedly join forces at the prestigious awards ceremony on February 10.

An insider told People magazine, "We don't know what they'll be singing yet, but it is sure to be an amazing performance."

Beyoncé, 26, has never made secret of her admiration for 'Simply The Best' singer Turner, and even performed her hit 'Proud Mary' during a tribute to the star in 2005.

Meanwhile, The Writers Guild of America - currently on strike over a pay dispute - announced this week they will not picket outside the Grammy Awards at Los Angeles' Staples Center, clearing the way for stars to safely attend the show.

So far, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is the only artist to have publicly agreed to attend the ceremony, broadcast live on television.

Britney Spears, who was ridiculed for her performance at last year's MTV Video Music Awards, will not be invited to the Grammys.

Britney Spears: Girl Interrupted- The Reality Behind the Gossip

Britney Spears has been all over the news lately as she heads for a very public breakdown but is this more than just the average juicy celeb gossip to keep us entertained in our coffee break? Do we really understand the sad truth behind the fall of the world's most famous pop princess? Female First look at the reality behind Britney's problems and speak to those who have been at breaking point themselves.

At the tender age of eight Britney was already an accomplished young gymnast and regularly competed in national competitions as well as performing in local musicals and revues. This was also when she first auditioned to be in the world famous Disney Mickey Mouse Club and headed on the road to international stardom.



However the seed for the problems she is now facing could have already been planted before the fame even began. There have been numerous rumours about Britney's unstable upbringing with reports of an alcoholic drug addict father and a Grandma who committed suicide.

TV presenter and mental health worker Trisha Goddard went through a nervous breakdown herself and she believes upbringing has a lot to do with Britney's problems: “Bad stuff happens to a lot of people but it depends on your background and how you're brought as to how you deal with it,” she says.

In fact Trisha thinks Brit's problems may have been predictable before she was even born: “We've heard her father had a drug addiction – so there may well be a mental health weakness in the family- it often runs in families the way breast cancer runs in families and heart disease runs in families.”



“Also you don't know what she heard as a kid. You don't know what messages she picked up. Were there rows between her parents going on around her? We don't know what she learnt about what being a good woman is and all of that,” adds Trisha. “You can put two people in exactly the same situation- one person could have a real solid background and see the common sense and get through- look at someone like Joss Stone- and the other reacts differently.”

By age 16 Britney was familiar with the showbiz world and was no stranger to US TV screens so when she was signed by Jive Records the young starlet was already used to be surrounded by the rich and famous. Her debut single 'Hit Me (Baby) One More Time' became a huge international hit and soon Britney's Disney cuteness was replaced with sexed up school girl naughtiness.

“Britney was so novel, and it was such a huge time for teen pop that I think we overlooked a lot of signals that something eventually was going to go wrong,” said Shirley Halperin, music journalist, Entertainment Weekly in the True Hollywood Story: Britney Spears- Fall From Grace documentary on E! Entertainment next month.

And the experts agree the trouble started early on: “It's hard to imagine what it's like to constantly have to monitor what you say, how you behave, what you wear. It forces you to think about creating a false image of who you are,” says Dr David Levy, Psychologist at Pepperdine University.

Like any teenage girl Britney wanted to rebel against everything but for someone with so much money and power this meant more than just staying out all night or dating a boy her dad didn't approve of. Teenage rebellion superstar style is a lot more destructive.

“As she grew older, I think she began to rebel from wanting to be the nice girl,” says psychotherapist Stacey Kaiser , “She wanted to be who she really was, and since she didn't know who she really was because she was so young and so in the limelight, everything sort of got distorted for her.”

“Britney spent a lot of her life trying to conform to what she thought she should be. And what often happens when people try to conform is, they go the whole other way. 'I'm going to surprise everybody. I don't care what you think. This is my man. And not only am I going to be with him, but I'm going to make you take him if I have to force feed him on you.”

Being so young and having access to so much fame and money may seem like a teenage girl's dream but in reality it makes growing up a lot harder and trusting people can be even more difficult.



“Like Britney I had those skewed views of what success was and what being a women was and all of those things.” says Trisha Goddard. “Now the total difference between myself and Britney is that I only came into the public eye at 28 so I still had a good idea of how to make friends, who to trust and all that.”

“I already had firm friends in place who absolutely weren't with me for the money because they knew me when I didn't have any. They could say 'don't do that' or 'do that'. Britney hasn't got that safety net.”

Another big issue for teenage girls is body image and this becomes and even bigger issue when your body is splashed on posters and in magazines all over the world. Britney's yo-yo dieting a varying weight shows the problems with image she has. Trisha thinks airbrushing has a lot top answer for.

“When you live in an unreal world you start to question whether you are real too because you sense of reality is taken away. You also get used to being airbrushed to hell,” she says.

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“When your used to being airbrushed you think that's what you really look like. Now Britney is seeing pictures of herself looking rough because the whole 'Britney Descends into Hell' story would not work if they airbrushed all her spots out and her hair extension joins. If they took all that out and slimmed her down as they have in the past then those headlines wouldn't work. Now she's seeing very real, very unflattering pictures of herself and that's not going to be nice.”



During the height of her career Britney launched album after album, generating record-breaking sales with each release. But soon the cracks started to show: a much-publicized break-up with long-time boyfriend Justin Timberlake, a quickie Las Vegas marriage to (and annulment from) childhood pal Jason Alexander, and finally a whirlwind romance with backup dancer Kevin Federline which produced two sons, a divorce and one of the ugliest custody battles in years Britney's way of coping was to escape into a world of non-stop partying. And 2007 became a year of infamy. First, she spent just 24 hours in rehab then, in a move that shocked the world, she shaved off her trademark golden locks. Insiders feared the one-time teen idol was spinning out of control while the paparazzi loved it! “Britney had all the power and the minute she showed that crack in her image it was almost like people were just like yeah, let's take her down,” says Tamara Conniff, Editor in Chief of Billboard.

With so many people out to catch Britney up to the next crazy stunt her life became a media circus and certain people would do anything to get close to her and stab her in the back just to make a quick buck. The biggest example of this is her latest love interest brummie photographer Adnan Ghalib.

“He needs shooting,” says Trisha, “I don't advocate violence but he deserves it. When you fall down in the desert the first thing to come are the vultures circling around you. The paparazzi that are befriending Britney are vultures.”

While the world can see that our favourite teeny bopper has grown into a desperate young woman heading for a breakdown Britney seems to be living in denial and still refuses to accept any help.

“You may know your unhappy and feeling in pain but when everyone around is telling you it's OK and your single is going up and up the charts then why would you think anything was wrong,”says Trisha.

Britney so obviously needs someone to rescue her from the drama that has become her life but pointing the finger of responsibility isn't easy. So many people in Britney's life have let her down it's easy to see why she find it hard to trust someone enough to let them help her. “Maybe some people in her management are telling her she needs help but these are probably the same people who pushed her to work hard when she wanted to stay at home or the people who made her lose weight when she didn't want to so why would she trust these people, “ thinks Trisha.

Britney's mother is also a doubtful option when it comes to helping out her daughter. With news that the younger Spears, Jamie Lynn, is to become a teenage mum Trisha thinks we would be naive to believe that mum always knows best:

“Where has her mother been before now? And we've seen Jamie get pregnant now...so Hello...maybe mum isn't the best person to help,” she says.



Well who does that leave? Surprisingly a rank outsider seems to be Brit's best hope for a shoulder to cry on. Kevin Federline was public enemy number 1 when he first started dating her but this week he's been voted top Dad by a US magazine.

“I don't know what sort of guy he is but I think he might be able to get through to her,” says Trisha. “Taking someone's children away and never letting them see them again is a wonderful way to push someone's self destruct button. So maybe if they can agree to some conditions by which she can see them he might be able to calm things down.”

We could debate for hours about what made Britney go flying off the rails and who's responsibility it is to bring her back on track but there's one important group of people everyone seems to be neglecting....and that's each and every one of us! When she was at the top of her game, entertaining us with her unique brand of cheesy pop and enviable dance moves she was public property and everyone loved their pop princess. Now when she needs support more than ever some people are far too keen to turn their back on her and watch her fall.

Reading the tabloid stories of Britney's bizarre antics may be entertaining and watching her flashing her bits and shaving her head might make you giggle but in reality we are witnessing the very sad and distressing breakdown of a young woman. We have to wonder would we all find it so funny if this was our little sister, cousin or best friend who's life was falling about around them?

She may be a celebrity, musician, icon, pin up, whatever you want to call her but when it comes down to it she's a 27 year old young woman, losing her children and her career, going through a very scary mental illness and just crying out for help- is that really entertainment?

THS Britney Spears: Fall From Grace

Tara Reid's Paris rant



Tara Reid believes Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan deserved to be sent to prison.

The 'American Pie' star, who used to be close friends with the socialite and the actress, is tired of her partying reputation and was glad Paris and Lindsay were punished for driving under the influence (DUI).

She said: "What have I ever really done? Dance on a table? Who doesn't drink with their friends and have a good time? I don't understand why people punish others for being happy. "When Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton got their DUIs, they got punished. They deserved it. But my punishment, I don't feel like it fits the crime. Enough."

Tara insists everything she does is blown out of proportion and she is simply enjoying herself like most young women.

She added to Britain's OK! magazine: "If I have a drink in my hand, it doesn't make me an alcoholic. If I want a glass of wine, I want a glass of wine. I shouldn't be afraid of it because of what the media might say. Anything you do, you're screwed. "That's the lesson I've learned."
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Jamie Lynn Spears' baby sacrifice



Jamie Lynn Spears has agreed to give up her unborn baby, it has been claimed.

The 16-year-old star of Nickelodeon show 'Zoey 101' will reportedly give the child to her mother Lynne as soon as it is born, so she can focus on her career.

A source told America's Star magazine: "After several weeks of personal soul searching and talks and discussions with her mom, Jamie Lynn reluctantly agreed that giving up the baby is the right thing to do.

"Lynne says Jamie doesn't understand the lifelong consequences of having a baby. She wants Jamie Lynn to continue her show business career after the baby is born and Jamie Lynn also realises she wants to enjoy her teenage years without the responsibilities of caring for a baby.

"Jamie Lynn will be back at work and trying to remind people of her talent and not that she is an unwed teenage mother."

Lynne will raise the baby at the family home in Kentwood, Louisiana, away from the Hollywood spotlight.

Since Jamie Lynn announced her pregnancy she has been living at the family's $3 million estate while studying for a high school equivalency exam and attending parenting classes. But it is believed once she gives birth she will return to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.

Lindsay Lohan's Razzie pride



Lindsay Lohan claims she's proud of her movie 'I Know Who Killed Me', despite it receiving nine Razzie nominations.

The 21-year-old star's flop performance in the movie - in which she plays both a schoolgirl and her stripper alter-ego - earned her two nominations in the Worst Actress category at the Golden Raspberry Awards 2008, which recognise the worst films and performances of the last 12 months.

But Lindsay is adamant she did a great job and enjoyed working with director Chris Siverston.

She said: "I played a schizophrenic. It was so draining but I loved working with Chris.

"He helped me give a performance I didn't think I was capable of. I've already told him I'll be in anything he directs."

Last year, the 'Mean Girls' star claimed she had been given an acting talent and wanted to use it to the best of her ability.

Lindsay - who spent a two-month stint in rehab for drink and drug problems - said: "I will never leave the industry. I'm here to stay. My talent is a gift and I'm going to use it in the right ways."

Top dad Kevin Federline



Kevin Federline has been named Dad of the Year.

The ex-husband of Britney Spears - who has been granted full custody of sons Sean Preston, two, and 16-month-old Jayden James since the singer's meltdown - has been praised for stepping up his fathering skills by Details magazine, but his friends insist he always was a great father.

DJ Irie, a pal of Kevin's, said: "He is an all-round great dad.

"For most guys in Kevin's situation, home would be the ultimate bachelor pad. But for Kevin, he made it all about the kids. He's got toys everywhere. You can totally tell it's all about the kids at home."

Kevin also has a five-year-old daughter Kori and a three-year-old son Kaleb, from his relationship with Shar Jackson. Though he left Shar for Britney when she was pregnant with their second child, she still maintains he is a good father.

She said: "He's just happy that the boys are safe. That's his biggest thing, making sure the kids are happy."

Another friend of the aspiring rapper is enraged that Kevin is only now being recognised as a good father.

Britney Hospitalized!!!! Put Under Psychiatric Hold!!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!!



An ambulance left Britney Spears' house around 1:20 A.M this morning. The windows were covered and a police convoy of what seems like DOZENS of cops lead the way.

Britney was in the ambulance and she arrived at UCLA Medical Center around 1:35 A.M.

Following the ambulance were none other than Lynne Spears and Adnan Ghalib - in the same car.

Britney is going to be put under a 5150 psychiatric hold at the hospital for 72 hours. Hopefully her treatment will be extended.

Spears has been under the treatment of a psychiatrist, who was at her home Wednesday night and placed a call to the authorities, which triggered Brit's hospitalization.

Britney had not slept in days and her shrink was concerned for her deteriorating condition.

This is all just so tragic.

Our thoughts are with Britney and her family.

Hopefully the stars will align and she will finally get better now, once and for all.

Update:

According to the L.A. Times, "Authorities said the welfare hold was prompted by a telephone call they received from Spear's psychiatrist. It was unclear exactly when they had received the call, but it was apparent that the operation had been carefully planned over a period of time. Unlike the first welfare hold — in which Spears' ambulance was closely pursued by a throng of photographers — vehicles today were blocked from following the same route. The motorcade that whisked Spears to the hospital also showed a large investment in resources. The line of emergency vehicles stretched longer than a football field."

[Images via WENN.]

Britney To Be Committed!!!!



After another dramatic evening on Wednesday, Britney is finally going to get the help she needs.

A psychiatrist she has been seeing, who was at her home last night, is intent on having her committed AS WE TYPE.

The shrink called police after growing concerned with Spears' deteriorating behavior.

An ambulance arrived at her house at approximately 1:00 A.M. Pacific.

This truly is heartbreaking.

Thankfully Britney is okay, and thankfully her children are far away from all this drama.

[Image via WENN.]

Spears Suicide Attempt???



The police showed up at Britney Spears' house AGAIN on Wednesday night. Helicopters, dozens and dozens of paparazzi. Almost 100. Britney's mom. Alli. They all were there.

The scene was chaos.

Rumors were swirling that troubled mother of two attempted suicide. Thankfully, she is said to be without harm and nothing serious happened. The attempted suicide reports are false.

We just don't know what to say anymore.

It's so painfully obvious that she needs some SUBSTANTIAL help.

We hope she gets it - soon.

You know, on the bright side of things: if Britney DID attempt to harm herself or threaten to, then her family CAN have her committed and get the psychiatric treatment that will save her life.

[Image via WENN.]

They Take It Back



Entertainment Tonight and The Insider have changed their min - aka caved under pressure.

The celeb news shows have now decided NOT to broadcast the shocking drug video of Heath Ledger they purchased for several hundred thousand dollars.

"Out of respect for HEATH LEDGER's family, "Entertainment Tonight" and "The Insider" have decided not to run the Heath Ledger video which has been circulating in the world media," they said in a statement.

They forgot to mention that they already aired a long teaser of the drug vid on their Wednesday night show and millions of people saw bits of the footage as a result.

[Image via WENN.]

Grammy Likely No Go For Wino



Amy Winehouse's father, Poppa Mitch Wino, does not want his daughter, who just entered rehab a week ago, to attend the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles next weekend.

Says the concerned dad, "I'm not sure the Grammys are going to happen. I don't want her to go - I think it might be a bit too soon for her. She's not well - that's why she's in rehab. But she's doing OK. She is getting good treatment."

As much as we'd like to see her here, collecting the Grammys she is most definitely going to win, her health is a priority.

Hopefully Amy will stay in rehab uninterrupted.

[Image via WENN.]

Rehab Story is "A Lie"



Michelle Williams is fighting back against Us Weekly and their new cover story.

In this week's issue, the mag claims that Heath Ledger used and abused alcohol, heroin, cocaine and pills.

Us also reports that Williams attempted to get the actor help, but that he refused to go to rehab. It also purports that Michelle recently refused to let Heath see their daughter, Matilda, unless he got drug tested regularly.

But that's not true, claims Williams' publicist.

Mara Buxbaum, who was also Ledger's rep, just issued the following statement on Michelle's behalf:

"Much of the tabloid reporting is inaccurate. This fabricated story of Michelle Williams attempting to bring Heath Ledger to rehab is just one lie among many. The speculation is heinous. Let this family grieve privately."

Wonder if Michelle's publicist will comment on Heath's shocking drug video, which Entertainment Tonight and The Insider are planning to broadcast??

[Image via WENN.]

Kylie on Britney



"I wish someone would write a manual about fame because it’s not easy. I’m always loath to say that because there are a lot more difficulties out there that people deal with every day - but when fame is handed to you, it is unique.

It’s not to the same extreme, but I can remember having a mini-meltdown myself - and unless you’ve got good people around to support you, you’ve got a problem.

Who knows what is going on in her life? Britney isn’t that young any more. I think she will still come back but it’s like she’s taken an extended holiday.

Whatever help she needs, she should reach out and get it."

[Image via WENN.]

She's Our Role Model



Tyra Banks continues to build on her brand and make more and more money!!!

Well on her way to being her generation's Oprah, the talk show and Top Model host has just inked a deal with the CW to produce a new reality show for them.

No, it's not a show on wigmaking, though Tyra should look into that.

The show is being described as The Devil Wears Prada meets The Assistant.
The series has received an eight-episode commitment and begins production in April for a launch in late spring or summer.

It's being eyed as a potential companion piece for Top Model.

"It is a competition show about aspiring assistants looking to become assistant editors at a fashion magazine," co-executive producer Ken Mok. "At the same time they're trying to prove themselves as aspiring fashionistas, that they have a sense of style and savvyness, all the things to make it in the fashion world."

No word yet on what magazine will be hosting contestants.

Hey, Teen Vogue is available!

Hide That Baby Bump!



The oldest trick in the book!

Gwen Stefani hides her baby bump as she makes her way out of her New York City hotel on Tuesday.

Yesterday, the actress' father-in-law confirmed publicly that she is sperminated.

No word on how Gwen's pregnancy will affect the planned No Doubt reunion.

[Image via National Photo Group.]

Rihanna: Got Milk?



Rihanna is latest celeb to sport the milk mustache, encourage teens to drink three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk everyday, and eat right to stay lean and healthy. The ad debuts on February 5, 2008 in Teen Vogue. Here’s what the ad copy reads:

Drink it in. Pop star? Not exactly. Milk is more my move. Some studies suggest that teens who choose milk instead of sugary drinks tend to be leaner and the protein helps build muscle. So shut up and drink.

Check out the exclusive interview with the singing sensation, give-aways and get FREE Rihanna MP3’s, as well as music from other hot artists just by logging on to bodybymilk.com.

Cute!!!!!

Ethan Hawke & Ryan Shawhughes: Baby Joy!



Ethan Hawke and longtime girlfriend Ryan Shawhughes are expecting a baby!

“They are over the moon!” a pal tells In Touch about the pregnancy.

Ethan, 37, and Ryan, 28, first met when she worked as a nanny for the actor during his marriage to Uma Thurman.

Ethan, whose rep had no comment, and Uma divorced in 2003 after five years of marriage and two children—Maya, 9, and Levon, 6.

When will she just grow up already?



Oh Avril Lavigne, pride of Napanee, Ont., where did it all go wrong?

It seems like it was just the other day that he was a Sk8er Boi and the other girl was a preppy, and then he became a big rock star and the preppy girl was mortified and Avril was the rock star's girlfriend and everything worked out. It worked out 'cos Avril was dancing on a car with all these other people dancing around her and being really jealous 'cos Avril was wearing, like, some guy's necktie over her T-shirt and they hadn't thought of that.

And then, dear heart, Avril Lavigne, pride of Napanee, it got so complicated. Why'd ya have to go and do that?

Allegations that you were just a record-company created anti-Britney, a thing made in a Petri dish by marketers and mysterious professional songwriters. Allegations of plagiarism and then lawyer's letters, and poor Chantal Kreviazuk retracting everything she said about you. And then the dumb-as-a-plank spitting and swearing at photographers and people who just wanted your autograph. Did you really have to sign eff-you instead of signing your name? Did you really have to go to the same club two nights in a row and spit at paparazzi? The apologies came later, too later. Why did ya have to go and act like you're somebody else? Why did ya have to go and make it all so very complicated?

Whatever. I'm going to stop addressing questions to the pride of Napanee now and just give you the gist of a much-promoted thing airing tonight.

Avril in Mexico (MTV Canada, 9 p.m.) is an illuminating chronicle of the charm-less little Lavigne's trip to Mexico for the MTV Latin Awards and to do some shows. It features a great deal of grotesquely compelling moments of Lavigne in her limo, Lavigne in her hotel room, Lavigne onstage and Lavigne complaining about the burden of being a star.

If one thing gets Lavigne angry - there's no spitting, mind you - it's having to, like, pose for those pesky photographers. In one early scene, she's obliged to appear briefly on a stage next to some award and be photographed. As she makes clear, it's supposed to be only for a minute but those photographers want her to do it for, like, three minutes. This is unbearable. One minute is enough. Why? Well, as Lavigne explains, it's the physical pain of smiling for the cameras: "My mouth hurts and this feels weird." Maybe that's why she sometimes spits at photographers - her mouth just hurts so, from the smiling! Lavigne's mom is along for the ride and is often seen smiling benignly at her self-absorbed, inarticulate, incredibly rich brat of a daughter. Mom rarely says anything, but at one point appears to mutter that she's proud of her daughter. God bless her. A mother's love is a profound and unfathomable thing.

One long sequence involves Lavigne taking her band out for dinner. See, she doesn't, like, get to see them much so it's, like, really great if they can have a meal together sometimes. An enormous fuss is made about the worms and other critters on the menu. Lavigne swears a good deal as she tries to avoid, like, barfing all the time at the thought of those worms. Eventually she, like, swallows one.

Lavigne swears a lot on her Mexico trip. It's f-this and f-that. And, oddly, although she says all the usual things about how great her fans are, she also seems simultaneously frightened and contemptuous of them. On her way to some event, she alights from the minivan and stops to wave briefly at the hundreds of fans who are behind barricades. Then it appears that some of them have breached the perimeter and are on their way to actually make contact with her. She squeals, panics and runs. A little later, she's describing the incident to her handlers and does an ohmigawd-I-just-freaked thing about "these [expletive] kids who started running and charging," trying getting near her. Mind you, she also says that having people screaming her name is, "like, the coolest thing ever."

Avril Lavigne is 23½ years old.

Miley Cyrus is Now Official!



Miley Cyrus, aka Hannah Montana has legally changed her name from Destiny Hope Cyrus to Miley Ray Cyrus according to ETonline.

Miley has been her nickname because she was always smiling (”Smiley”) growing up.

She added in Ray as her middle name for her dad and country music star Billy Ray Cyrus.

Miley’s created quite a stir recently with candid pictures of the Disney star popping up on the Internets.

Brit to Kids -- Pick Up the Phone, Y'all

Britney Spears can reach out and touch her kids -- by phone.



We has obtained a minute order from the hearing last week. Commissioner Scott Gordon ruled "Petitioner is to have telephonic contact with the minor children in accordance with the parties' oral stipulation this date."

Spears was denied physical contact with the kids after her various meltdowns.

Britney and Sam's Fight Night!

TMZ was there as Britney and constant companion Sam Lutfi got into what we're told was a huge, "really ugly" blowout.



Britney and Sam drove up to the gate of her house when she suddenly jumped out of the car crying -- why, we're not sure. Britney's paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib tells TMZ he got a frantic call from a hysterical Brit at that moment, pleading with him, "Baby, can you come pick me up??" Adnan told us he told her to go into her house and he would be right over. When he arrived, however, he was told in no uncertain terms that he was not allowed to enter the gate -- the guards were under strict orders from Sam not to let him in. He tried calling each of her six cell phones and the house phone, but she didn't answer.

The LAPD were called to the scene for what they tell us was a person trying to get access to the grounds without permission. We've learned, however, that they were called to contain the paparazzi crush that was trying to shoot the fight, not for one specific person.

Time for a Good Ol' Intervention

TMZ has been reporting for weeks that Britney's family and some professionals in her life have been planning a "creative way" to deal with her mental problems. It looks like the time has arrived.



Sources told TMZ "if it happens," it should happen this week. Last night, Brit's mom, Lynne, her dad, Jamie, cousin Alli, as well as Sam Lutfi and Adnan Ghalib all showed up at Britney's house and were all there at the same time.

Brit's mom and dad (and others) have known for months that a bipolar disorder -- and not substance abuse -- is at the root of her problems. They cannot involuntarily commit her (impossible under these circumstances) and Brit has refused to voluntarily enter a hospital or even undergo evaluation for the problem. But now the plan is underway.

Here's what's significant: Britney has not spoken to her mom for a while -- no contact at all. Last night, Britney and Lynne (along with Sam) left the house at one point and went to the drugstore, so it seems they are now interacting.

There were signs last night that Britney didn't feel as warm toward her dad, that she didn't want anything to do with him.

This move has been in the planning stages for well over a month. It should begin to unfold IF Britney cooperates, and that is the wild card.

BTW, this "creative" intervention is different from what her divorce lawyers pitched to Commissioner Scott Gordon last week. They are not involved in this one.

Brit Shops for Car During Intervention

There is a lot of behind-the-scenes anger surrounding the Britney Spears' intervention, and the anger is directed at one Sam Lutfi, pictured here with Brit and mama Lynne today at Beverly Hills Mercedes.



As first reported, the family is staging an intervention so Britney can get help for her bipolar disorder. Family sources say they are furious at Lutfi, claiming he pushed Brit into going to B.H. Mercedes today to buy a new car -- in the middle of the effort to save her.

One source says the family believes Lutfi has been a "counterproductive, disquieting force" who has done nothing but harm.

Brit's Bits Come Out to Play

Britney Spears went on another post-intervention shopping spree today -- barely covering her lady parts in a sheer white top.



We caught her and Sam, no mama Lynne in sight, at the Century City's J. Crew this afternoon, where she purchased a new Weaveguard©. What she needed was a new shirt! Our photog kept asking about her time with her mother, Britney said nothing.

Lutfi to Britney's Family: You Don't Fit In!

Sam Lutfi called Harvey Levin a few minutes ago, Britney by his side, and railed about the story we posted that Brit's family believes Lutfi is poison.



Lutfi said there was no intervention last night, but then said Britney's family "barged in." For the record, the family is staging an intervention and Lutfi has been kept in the dark.

Lutfi said of the family, "They have an agenda. Their agenda is jealously because they don't fit in. I do. They see her three times a year."

Britney was by the phone during Lutfi's conversation with Levin. Lutfi claimed he did not force Britney to buy a car, asking Brit, "Did I force you to buy a car." In a heavy southern accent she responded, "No." He continued, "Do I ever bug you." She replied, "We argue."

Lutfi said Britney's mom is fine with him -- it's her dad who's a problem. Family sources tell TMZ that's baloney -- both Lynne and Jamie "are on the same page," feeling like Sam is a "megalomaniac" who is motivated by "evil."

K-Fed's Lawyer Wants Five for Fighting

K-Fed's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, has filed a motion asking the court to make Britney pay attorney's fees. If the motion is granted, we've learned Brit will be on the hook for more than $500,000 since last July.



Here's how it breaks down: The court has already awarded Kaplan $120,000 for fees earned between July 30 and October 8, 2007. We've learned in today's motion Kaplan is asking for fees in excess of $300,000 for work performed between October 8 and January 24, 2008. On top of that, Kaplan is asking for in excess of $100,000 for fees he will accumulate between now and the end of the custody trial, set for April.

A hearing on Kaplan's request for attorney's fees is set for March 10.

Dizzy Brit Lost in Them Thar Hills

Britishney Spears was tooling around in her brand new Mercedes last night -- when she got lost in the Hollywood Hills. Perhaps she was looking for Piccadilly Circus. Doesn't this car have GPS?! Them buttons is hard, guv'nah!



Spears, British accent and all, was heard saying she was "scared" as paps closed in around her. In a classic Brit move, she christened her new ride with its first paparazzi passenger -- by inviting one to help her navigate 'ome.

Britishney is a Bitch!

Her ladyship got pissy with a pap last night -- giving him the look of death (from behind her unsafety goggles) after he tried to open the car door for her! Pardon me, your crapjesty!



Wearing her pink wig -- which appears to have been dunked in a bucket of Clorox -- her wreckedness was caught by TMZ at Rite-Aid -- at 5 o'clock in the morning. It looks like she had some sort of cosmetics emergency. When asked about her new car, she said, "Oh, it's a rental."

$55,000 in cash seems an awful lot to pay for a rental.

Britney Being Treated for Her Disease

If you think Britney Spears doesn't give a crap about getting help for her condition, think again.



Multiple sources tell us Britney has seen numerous doctors. We know that she's seen a new psychiatrist who has come to her home every day this week and that she's on medication to treat her bipolar disease. We also know doctors have indeed concluded she suffers from bipolarity.

Britney has seen doctors who have been referred by other doctors, plus doctors who have been referred by celebrities Britney knows, and doctors referred by her lawyers, family and friends. We're told the process has been excruciating for her, partly because her disease is severe.

Sources tell slightly different stories about the efficacy of the medication. A friend says when Britney takes her medicine she is like "a different person -- normal and sweet." But she takes her meds for a while and then feels as if she can live without it -- so she stops taking them -- and her condition quickly deteriorates. But a professional tells TMZ flatly, "The medication just isn't working."

That same professional tells TMZ, "She's really trying. Whether it works -- we'll have to see." That person also says it's extremely frustrating when the media shows video of Britney out on the town acting crazy, adding, "She has a disease. Sometimes when you see her she's in the middle of an episode. It's like mocking someone with Down Syndrome."

Spears Goes Nuclear on Sam

Britney Spears went berserk on Sam Lutfi this morning -- swearing at him in front of paps, yelling for him to "Please f**king get out of the way!"



Brit and Sam argued over who would drive Spears' new car, after pulling over near Britney's Summit Circle home -- and she screamed at Lutfi with the British accent, scolding him like a child.

Cops Back at Britney's House



TMZ has learned that the police are back at Britney Spears' Beverly Hills home, but police officials would not reveal the reason why.

Between 60-75 paparazzi -- way more than usual -- several local news vans and a helicopter are on the scene. A TMZ photog described the crowd as being very similar to the one that was camped outside her home on the night she was taken to the hospital, though no ambulances have been spotted thus far.

Britney About to Be Temporarily Committed



Sources tell us Britney's psychiatrist visited her tonight -- as we first reported, she is under the daily care of a shrink who is giving her medicine for a bipolar disorder. The shrink was alarmed at her reckless driving and her conduct and has decided Brit needs to be hospitalized on another 5150 hold, meaning she is a danger to herself and others.

He has called for police who are en route. No one has entered the house yet.

Contrary to an online report, Britney has not tried to kill herself.

We're told Lynne Spears is at the house and is upset with the shrink. Sam Lutfi is in favor of the 5150, given Britney's mental state.

Britney is basically non-responsive about the whole thing -- out of it.

UPDATE: Alli Sims just arrived. We're told there is "extreme tension inside the house" between Sam Lutfi and members of Spears' family.

No Suicide Call from Brit's House



There is an Internet report circulating that Britney tried to commit suicide, but people inside the house dispute that.

Now law enforcement sources tell us the psychiatrist who called police never mentioned anything about a suicide, but rather her reckless driving and erratic behavior.

Cops Use Code in Britney Case



We has learned the media frenzy surrounding Britney's drama has caused cops to speak in code over the police radio. Britney's code name is "The Package."

Law enforcement sources have told us their arrival at Britney's house has been planned all evening. Furthermore we're told the original plan was for cops to pick Britney up last night, but that didn't happen.

UCLA, Here Britney Comes



Britney Spears is currently being taken by ambulance to UCLA Medical Center and will be placed on a 5150 hold, which means she poses a danger to herself and others. This is her second 5150 stint this month.

Cops are currently speaking on police radio in code, saying, "The Package is on the way."

Britney's Medical Motorcade



At least ten motorcycle cops, two regular squad cars and handful of autos packed with family and friends made up the fleet of vehicles accompanying Britney's ambulance to UCLA.

Poppa Spears Silent at Hospital

Britney's father, Jamie, was stoic upon arriving at UCLA Medical Center -- and avoided all questions regarding the unfolding drama.



Jamie was exceptionally polite as he asked to not be bothered.

Britney Went Willingly



We has learned the plan to get Britney into UCLA Medical Center had been hatched for days -- it was aborted last night, but executed just minutes ago. And we're told the plan was so intricate the FAA had cleared airspace in route to the hospital.

Back at her house, Britney's psychiatrist told her she was going to the hospital. Her response was, "Is something wrong?" She was not resistant. She made hot chocolate and waited before paramedics arrived and placed her on a gurney.

We're told the psychiatrist felt her condition had deteriorated. Britney had not slept since Saturday -- a day and half longer than she stayed up in recent memory.

The reason she's at UCLA is her new treating psychiatrist practices out of that medical center.

We're told during her initial 72-hour stay she cannot be forced to take medication against her will. If, however, she refuses to take meds, the plan is for the the psych to go to court and have Britney held for an additional 14 days, during which time he can administer proper medications.

And get this ironic twist -- Lynne Spears and Adnan drove to the Medical Center in the same car. A source tells us when Lynne found out Britney was being committed, she blamed it on Sam and was extremely agitated. When Brit heard that, she screamed to her mother, "Shut the hell up."

Britney was Cucumber Calm -- Almost Kumbaya



Unlike the last time she was committed, this time around Britney Spears was all about peace and silence as she waited for cops and paramedics to take her away.

At her home earlier in the evening, we're told Sam Lutfi informed Brit he had been working with her psychiatrist and the cops and she would be going back to the hospital. At that point, we're told, Lynne Spears became extremely upset and accused Lutfi of trying to control her daughter. Brit then told everyone to "shut up," saying "I'll do what I need to do."

After that, Britney demanded complete silence. She sat on the floor and began passing notes to Lutfi, Adnan and others as they waited for the cops and emergency workers. Utterly different from the last time.