It WASN'T Michael Jackson



We mentioned previously that one of the 's "Coreys" - Corey Feldman - has come out as being a victim of sexual abuse.

And, the other Corey, Corey Haim, has also opened up about being molested at 14.

However, contrary to early speculation, Feldman was NOT molested by Michael Jackson.

In an interview for the July issue of GQ, Feldman reveals all:

People can say whatever they want, but it wasn't Michael. He and I have our own issues, but that wasn't one of them. The bottom line is, I know who it was. I didn't know how to cut him off. Not only did I continue being friends with the guy, but he was working for me. The guy that did this to me was my assistant. He would come in when I was sleeping. I would wake up and I would know what was going on, but I would just try to ignore it and hope that he would go away, which is how kids who aren't ready to deal with something deal with it. I was still a virgin at the time. I hadn't even had sex with a girl. So for me it was just kind of bewildering. Despite what people think, I was actually very innocent and very naïve at the time. I was your typical American kid.

Haim revealed to GQ how he's been dealing with the molestation revelations:

It's something that will be addressed in my inner soul for the rest of my life, and it's something that truly affects me, and I opened up a can of worms, so to speak. Every day I opened up, like, a can of sardines. It's something I've addressed. Psychiatrists can be helpful. They have the medications and blah-blah-blah. But I don't want any of that, man. I've dealt with this, and I'm dealing with this—second by second, minute by minute, day by day. Everything's cool. It's just like, It happened, it's over, and move on. Let's move on to the next subject."

Pretty heavy stuff.

[Image via WENN.]

Packing Up, Moving Out



Looks like the Jolie-Pitts are done with New Orleans (for now).

According to reports, Brad and Angelina have sold their Louisiana home.

Did they need the bucks for the down payment on the huge chateau they picked up in France?

Where's Brad going to stay when he's in town doing his N.O. rebuild projects????

[Image via WENN.]

Eat Some Pasta!



This is so sad to see!

From the look of things, Allegra Versace is still battling an eating disorder, a disease she's been fighting for years.

The sole heir to Giani Vesace's empire attended a party for Uomo Vogue in Milan on Sunday with mom Donatella and Janet Jackson.

At least Janet's looking mighty healthy!

[Photo via Getty Images.]

Only Dirty in Bed!



She's setting the record straight!

Vanessa Hudgens has spoken out about that crazy rumor that her boyfriend, Zac Efron, isn't a fan of showers.

About those "reports," she told Newsweek, "That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Whoever came up with that is completely idiotic. He showers! He showers! Believe me, he does."

She sure would know! We think.

[Image via Mavrix Online.]

Hanks Screws SAG



Thespian union the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) must be peeved!

Big name, super huge, A-list star Tom Hanks threw his weight behind the other actor's union, AFTRA, this weekend.

We've mentioned before that SAG and AFTRA failed to work together to cut a 'unified' actors deal with the media moguls.

AFTRA made a deal with the suits that's yet to be voted on by their members.

SAG's been trying to convince the nearly 40,000 actors who are in both unions not to accept the AFTRA deal cause they think they can get a 'better' deal'.

With Hanks on board with AFTRA, looks like SAGs job will be that much harder!

We just hope that the actors get what they deserve without a strike!!

[Image via WENN.]

Let's Get Physical!



Love on the set!

Hayden Panettiere - sporting a wig - gets some PDA from her much older boyfriend, Milo Ventimiglia, in between takes of shooting the new season of Heroes, this past weekend in Los Angeles.

Production may be halted next week on the show - and all other SAG projects - if the Screen Actors Guild is still unable to reach an agreement with the big media moguls.

Hopefully that won't happen - again!

[Image via Pacific Coast News Online.]

Don't Count On It



Despite her fragile state, Amy Winehouse will supposedly play Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Concert on Friday and Glastonbury….with an ambulance crew on standby at the gigs, the British media is reporting.

We really hope that's not true!

Health first, girl. Your health first.

Amy is reportedly determined not to let Nelson Mandela or her supporters down.

Wino's not going to let emphysema put a damper on things!

Wino's enablers entourage will probably be banned from hanging with her at the gigs. Poppa Winehouse said, "What hope does she have if people are taking drugs around her? I don't want her hanging out with mates like Pete Doherty."

Concert organizers are looking to outfit her backstage area like a private hospital suite with a massage bed and paramedics.

But, that's not all Amy needs!

A friend reveals, "After everything Amy has been through, her main fear is that she has lost her lucky pendant containing a lock of hubby Blake's hair. Amy is desperate to find it because she reckons she can only perform at her best when she's wearing it."

That sounds like crack talk!

Do y'all think Wino will make the gigs?

[Image via WENN.]

Like An Old Married Couple



Lindsay Lohan and a malnourished-looking saMAN Ronson grab a nibble to eat at a restaurant in Glendale on Sunday.

The inseparable duo schlepped it to the Valley to visit Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.

Maybe Nicole can breast feed saMAN????

She'd LOVE it, and she would get some much-needed nutrients!

[Image via WENN.]

Warning



Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and her husband enjoy cigarettes and sunshine during a romantical Mexican getaway this past weekend.

L-U-N-G C-A-N-C-E-R

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both women and men in the United States and throughout the world. Lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. In the United States in 2007, 160,390 people were projected to die from lung cancer, which is more than the number of deaths from colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer combined. Only about 2% of those diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread to other areas of the body are alive five years after the diagnosis, although the survival rates for lung cancers diagnosed at a very early stage are higher, with approximately 49% surviving for five years or longer.

E-M-P-H-Y-S-E-M-A

Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lung that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the lung tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function of the lung are destroyed. It is included in a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (pulmonary refers to the lungs). Emphysema is called an obstructive lung disease because the destruction of lung tissue around smaller airways, called bronchioles, makes these airways unable to hold their shape properly when you exhale.

[Image via Pacific Coast News Online.]

Kirsten Dunst Is All Good While Shopping and Filming

Kirsten Dunst had a busy day yesterday, shooting scenes with Ryan Gosling for their film All Good Things and swapping shades for shopping with a friend in Soho. Kirsten proved she was a bargain hunter while in rehab and she still likes to check out the $5 rack at H&M. Kirsten is getting back into the swing of things and a dash of retail therapy mixed with some Ryan hotness will hopefully keep her in good spirits.

Jessica and Justin's Smiley Reunion

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel looked uncharacteristically happy to be back together in LA today on an early morning stroll with doggie Tina after Justin's quick trip overseas. The smiles on their faces show that being together is helping ease any pain for both of their movie troubles, or maybe it's just that JT smells so good. It's nice to see the couple catching some downtime together, and maybe they'll even be able to sneak in a good vacation before Summer's over.

Nicole Makes a Cameo at School and on Primetime

Nicole Richie left her adorable strolling partners Harlow and Joel at home yesterday as she reported to driving school for her weekly class. She's a busy woman between her family, her fashion line, and her legal responsibilities but she still has time for fun side projects. Next up for Nicole is a one episode stint playing a mean girl on Chuck. She's certainly no stranger to the small screen with another show on the way, and this makes us even more excited for one of our favorite shows to be back on in the Fall.

Ryan Reynolds Is Definitely, Maybe, No Definitely Hot

Ryan Reynolds looked just delicious after a little shopping expedition at Saks in Beverly Hills yesterday. We've still yet to see Ryan with Scarlett Johansson (aka his future Mrs.) since they announced their engagement, but if we get to see him looking this cute, no complaints here. Hey, at least now he doesn't have to worry about her running off to correspond with a certain presidential candidate. When she's got something this manjoyable to come home to, who needs politics? Kidding, kidding.

Is Shirtless Cristiano Ronaldo the New Shirtless David Beckham?

Well helloooo Cristiano Ronaldo! The hot 23-year-old soccer star was spotted showing off that body alongside girlfriend Nereida Gallardo in Sardinia yesterday. We've been hearing more and more about this handsome young man these days (I know, he's hugely famous already, just saying), with people even touting him as the next David Beckham in terms of international superstardom. While we'll always have a very special place in our hearts for Becks, with his family and of course shirtless on the field, we have to admit that this Cristiano guy is looking pret-ty good too. So what do you think — is Cristiano Ronaldo the next David Beckham?

Spotted: Still-Pregnant Angelina Jolie Playing With Shi and Z!

Angelina Jolie is still pregnant and playing on the terrace in France with little Shiloh and Zahara! InTouch scored these shots from June 22 of Angie supposedly on a break from bed rest, which is the first time she's been seen since the rumors that she gave birth in late May. It's a relief to see that all is well with Angelina — there have been lots of rumors since we last saw her, though Brad's been spotted around Europe a few times more recently. Even as she lays low, Wanted is out this weekend and getting good reviews, while in other news she and Brad just donated $1 million to Iraqi and American children suffering from the effects of the war. For now, it's just good to see that all is well with the Jolie-Pitt family in France laying low and waiting for the twins' arrival, which rumor has it will be closer to July 15 than August.

Anne Hathaway Skips Town to Mexico

Best thing to do after a breakup — work, travel, cut your hair, and enjoy movies that aren't cheesy romantic comedies. Anne Hathaway is busy doing all those things. The newly single actress was in Mexico City with Steve Carell last night to promote their hit movie, Get Smart. While Anne is busy getting over her breakup to her boyfriend of four years, Raffaello Follieri was hospitalized for a severe sinus infection. Methinks a $21 million bail might have caused that. Plus, as he prepares to miss that lavish Italian 30th birthday party he was planning, more and more details of his shady behavior emerge. At least Anne is far away from his mess now, even if she is somewhat heartbroken.

Mary-Kate Has Many Outfits For Every Red Carpet Occasion

Mary-Kate Olsen looked put together and pretty in white and a little more mussed up in a short flowered number at last night's NYC premiere of The Wackness. Can't blame her for the unbrushed hair when we can clearly see she just slipped out of one dress and into another. She missed the LA Film Festival premiere of the movie on Tuesday, but was happy to pose alongside her costars Olivia Thirlby and Josh Peck. While we anxiously await this one on the big screen around the country, I can't wait to see Mary-Kate on one of my new favorite shows Samantha Who? next season. Here's to more acting and fewer negative rumors from this half of the twins from here on out.

Nelson Mandela Throws a Party 90 Years in the Making

It was a 90th birthday party to remember for Nelson Mandela, who went big for his star-studded celebration in London's Hyde Park yesterday. Will Smith managed to tear himself away from his non-stop promotional tour of Hancock to catch up with his buddies Robert de Niro, Forest Whitaker and Denzel Washington, and of course to spend some time with Jada. There was no sign of Amy Winehouse, but Naomi Campbell was happy to provide the drama, showing up even though Nelson personally requested she be removed from the guest list after her recent legal issues.

Jennifer Takes a Cruise As the Mayercraft Sails Out of Town

Jennifer Aniston spent some time exploring Amsterdam on a canal tour yesterday before heading to the UK on a flight one day after her man John left the city. While it may seem like she's following John on tour, Jen's been going at her own pace with her own agenda while abroad, including promoting Marley & Me at a Cinema Expo. Of course, the couple has still been making time for each other, and sneaking out of their separate hotels to meet up whenever they can. Jen might have even more free time on her hands to spend with her man — the release date for He's Just Not That Into You has been pushed back again, this time until February 2009.

Charlize the Non-Diva Joins Will and Jason on TRL

The stars of Hancock swung by TRL in NYC yesterday to ham it up for MTV. Will Smith and Charlize Theron had a little fun at Jason Bateman's expense, but that sounds like the hardest time she's willing to give anyone. She recently said, "I'm lazy and to be a diva takes a lot of energy and so that's why I don't do it. . . it's a lot of work to be a diva. People forget. It's hard to yell at people and it's really hard to hit them. If I had more energy I would do it." One place she hasn't seemed lazy recently is her stunning red carpet premiere looks.

The BET Babes Are Brightening Up the Red Carpet

No two outfits were alike last night on the red carpet of the BET Awards. There were a variety of colors and lengths that showed off some serious stems and beautiful curves. The men were more laid back in sneakers and polos but there were a few cuties like Chris Brown who stood out from the crowd. Jennifer Hudson showed off her new bob while Alicia went from curly to straight and shocking in pink. Always a favorite and unpredictable, Rihanna showed up in a stunning yellow dress. Check out Fab for fun love it or hate it polls and of course Bella has a bunch too. Lil' Kim is usually the outrageous one but she was tame this year and left Lil Mama to look inappropriate.

Fresh Faces and Performances Keep It Hot at BET Awards

While the red carpet was sunny and colorful in LA last night, the real fun was reserved for the Shrine Auditorium stage at the BET Awards. Some of the best performances of the night were from our young familiar faces like Chris Brown and Rihanna as well as some old favorites like Alicia Keys alongside En Vogue and TLC (minus Left Eye). How cute was it seeing Chris/Rihanna singing along with each other's performances from the audience? Love it. Kanye has said that he's done having tantrums over award shows (though that does not go for everything), but luckily last night he didn't have to walking away with two statues — check out all the winners here. Along with lots of Obama love, Fergie helped close out the show with Nelly her fellow pa-pa-pa-pa-party person before hitting what I'm sure was the real fun at all the after show soirées.

Heidi and Spencer Aim to Be Higher Than Beckhams

Heidi and Spencer posed for a photo op at LAX airport last night on their way to Las Vegas. The duo recently revealed that they're about to launch a social website that will "be bigger than MySpace, bigger than Facebook." Apparently, Victoria and David Beckham are their role models but Heidi is quick to clarify that she and Spencer plan on going bigger than the Beckhams. You guys weren't a fan of Heidi's new single, "Fashion," and even though she says her original music video for "Higher" was a joke, could you ever take these two seriously as the next Hollywood power couple?

Chace Crawford: I Never Watched American Idol



Chace Crawford skips out of filming Gossip Girl in the Hamptons on Thursday to fly to Los Angeles.

UK’s Metro has a great interview with Chace. Have at it:

That’s an unusual name. Yes. I’m OK with it.

Why didn’t your parents spell chase properly? I blame my dad. He wanted all Cs.

Have you been in a love triangle like the one on Gossip Girl? No, not one where I’m suddenly cut into a montage of me having sex on a bar stool. I’ve gone from girlfriend to girlfriend in the past but I’ve never been in a seedy love triangle.

You were reportedly dating American Idol winner Carrie Underwood. Have you ever voted in a reality show phone poll? No, I’m not a big fan of reality shows and I never watched American Idol.

So you’re not having a secret gay fling with ex-’N Sync singer JC Chasez? No, of course not.

Do you have a favourite ’N Sync song? No, I don’t.

Rihanna & Chris Brown Do Their Grocery Shopping Together!



Rihanna follows in her main man Chris Brown’s shadow as they buy groceries together at a supermarket in West Hollywood on Thursday.

The pair (not a couple!) did not walk directly next to each other and kept a safe distance away from one another. But what’s the point when you’re photographed in the same picture together?!

Brown reportedly said they are taking their relationship to the next level, however. He said, “Our relationship is growing. We started off as friends and we’re getting a little bit closer now… But I don’t want to let down all my girlfriends, so all the ladies out there, I still love y’all!”

Reese & Jake Move In Together!



Jake Gyllenhaal has quietly moved into Reese Witherspoon’s $5 million L.A. home, reports Us Weekly.

“Jake keeps his things at Reese’s house and uses it at his home base most of the time,” an insider reveals. “They literally don’t want to spend any time away from each other.”

But with Reese’s daughter Ava, 8, and son Deacon, 3, the couple has to be careful.

“Reese is very content with where things are right now,” a Witherspoon pal says. “She has her career, her kids and a fantastic relationship. [And] she has been careful to work in Jake into her childrens’ lives slowly. She knows her kids already have a daddy.”

Beyonce: Don’t Mess With Texas



Beyonce wears her pride for home state Texas as flies out of Heathrow airport in London on Thursday.

The 26-year-old Bootylicious singer was on her way to see rapper husband Jay-Z play a gig in Cork, Ireland. He will return to the UK tomorrow as the controversial Glastonbury festival headline act.

Super producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins recently spoke with Rap-Up TV about one of the year’s most anticipated releases, Beyonce’s third album.

Jerkins reveals that B’s album is tentatively scheduled for a November release. He’s working with her on some midtempo songs, but the album will also have uptempo cuts.

“It’s gonna be big, big pop songs,” he says of her new direction.

Blake Lively Gets Stranded On Temptation Island



Blake Lively gets tempted a little by a shirtless hunky lifeguard on the set of teenage angst drama Gossip Girl, currently shooting at Tilden Beach, NY on Thursday.

Looks like Serena’s going to have a little summer fun in the Hamptons with a new boy toy!

FYI: Blake’s costar Taylor Momsen recently signed with IMG Models.

Agyness Deyn Walks Down Lovers Lane



British supermodel Agyness Deyn and boyfriend Albert Hammond (The Strokes) takes a romantic stroll through the streets of London on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Deyn, 25, attended “Rebel Rebel”, a Milk Gallery project presented by The Art of Elysium at Milk Gallery in New York City (pictured below).

In all pictures, Ms. Deyn is toting around her favorite handbag as of late, the Rebecca Minkoff MAB Clutch in Persimmon.

Agyness also recently scored the fall campaign for Maquillage, a cosmetics line by Shiseido.

David Beckham Amazed By Bulgy Billboard



Soccer stud David Beckham just blogged about being genuinely happy about his new billboard for Armani underwear. Here’s what he had to say:

“Well I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures but last Thursday I went to San Francisco to see the unveiling of the new Emporio Armani campaign I shot a while back. To be honest I was amazed by the huge billboard poster outside Macy’s department store, but even more amazed by the amount of people who turned up to see it! I’m always surprised by the amount of attention certain things create, but the attention this campaign has created is pretty incredible. It was great to meet some of the people who’d come out especially though, I’ve always wanted to visit San Francisco, so it was a great to finally get there…”

Finish reading the blog entry at DavidBeckham.com.

Keanu Reeves Chows Down China



Keanu Reeves shares a special moment with his rumored new girlfriend China Chow on a beach in Saint Tropez, France on Wednesday.

Keanu, 43, and China, 34, were seen play fighting in the water and doing some sort of dance/karate stances along the shore.

Last week, Reeves and Chow were also spotted wading in the water and lunching together the day after.

Paris Turns Hospital Room Into a Hilton



Paris Hilton is building on her famous name.

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles announced Thursday that the hotel heiress has made an "extremely generous" donation toward the construction of a new 460,000 square-foot medical tower at the downtown facility.

Hospital officials didn't specify the amount Hilton gave, but said her contribution will trick out a double-patient room in the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases, which is slated to open in 2010.

"I am so happy and fortunate to announce my support for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles," Hilton said in a statement. "The children I have met through my [involvement] at Childrens Hospital have truly touched my heart."

Mini-Me's Xtra-Large Sex-Tape Suit



So much for capitalizing on the exposure.

Verne Troyer, best known for playing Dr. Evil's Mini-Me in the last two Austin Powers movies, filed a multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit Thursday against TMZ for posting snippets of a sex tape he made sometime over the last year with his then-girlfriend.

The 39-year-old actor says that TMZ disregarded cease-and-desist letters sent both before and after the video showed up on the site.

How's It Hanging, David Beckham?



Even David Beckham is impressed by how massive he looks in those Emporio Armani ads.

On his blog, he writes about going to the big unveiling in San Francisco: "To be honest I was amazed by the huge billboard poster outside Macy’s department store, but even more amazed by the amount of people who turned up to see it! I’m always surprised by the amount of attention certain things create."

True. Hard to believe anyone would take a brief moment to note a giant in underpants looming over the city, right?

Jeff Goldblum Detects Chris Noth's Intent to Leave



He may not have made it as a hallucinating detective, but Jeff Goldblum has been assigned to Major Case.

USA confirmed Thursday that the veteran actor will be replacing Chris Noth on Law & Order: Criminal Intent next season.

Noth, who perhaps became a little too Big for the badge, is still shooting episodes for the series' ongoing seventh season, so it's currently unclear how Detective Mike Logan will be making his second exit from the ever-evolving franchise.

Giving Heath Ledger Credit



The Dark Knight doesn't forget.

Heath Ledger and a special-effects technician, who both died before the superhero movie's release, will be remembered with a joint, onscreen dedication.

The four-line tribute, "In memory of our friends HEATH LEDGER & CONWAY WICKLIFFE," will appear in the end credits, right after the main filmmakers' scroll, per the production credits on Warner Bros. publicity site.

The Dark Knight, the Batman Begins sequel featuring Ledger as the unhinged Joker to Christian Bale's tightly wound Batman, opens July 18.

Emmy Hearts Guy, Harshes On Heroes, Housewives



Stewie, a serial killer and Down Under singers are in. Wisteria Laners, Cylon apologists and Heroes are out. Let the grousing begin.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences released its list of Emmy semifinalists for this year's top TV drama and comedy series, and along with usual suspects like The Office, Boston Legal and House, there's plenty of new blood and old favorites still in the running for hardware.

Fox's Family Guy could become the first animated show to win an Emmy for Best Comedy Series, making the top 10 along with newcomers like HBO's Flight of the Conchords and ABC's Pushing Daisies.

On the drama side, critically adored cable hits Damages, Dexter, Mad Men and The Tudors all passed muster, as did HBO's dearly departed The Wire, which has one last shot at an Emmy nomination after five seasons of snubs.

Lost also made the cut, back in play after a snub in 2007.

Speaking of last year, The Sopranos was named Best Drama in its final season, beating a field that also included Boston Legal, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes and House. On the comedy side, 30 Rock triumphed over Entourage, Ugly Betty, The Office and Two and a Half Men.

While all the 2007 comedy contenders were back, Heroes failed to repeat in its second season. Other notable shows on the diss list: prime-time broadcast hits Desperate Housewives, the various CSIs and Law & Orders, along with cable favorites like Battlestar Galactica, Big Love, Saving Grace, Army Wives, The Closer and—sorry tweens—Hannah Montana.

The five finalists in each category, will be selected by a combination of "blue ribbon panel" balloting (50 percent) and the vox populi of the full TV Academy (50 percent). Nominations for the 60th Primetime Emmys will be announced July 17. The ceremony will go down Sept. 21.

Here's a recap of the semifinalists.

Comedy Series:

* Curb Your Enthusiasm
* Entourage
* Family Guy
* Flight of the Conchords
* The Office
* Pushing Daisies
* 30 Rock
* Two and a Half Men
* Ugly Betty
* Weeds

Drama Series:

* Boston Legal
* Damages
* Dexter
* Friday Night Lights
* Grey's Anatomy
* House
* Lost
* Mad Men
* The Tudors
* The Wire

George Clooney Offers Two Cents to SAG, AFTRA



George Clooney doesn't just play a fixer in the movies.

The Oscar winner, who became an unofficial spokesman for the Biz during the 100-day writers' strike that screwed things up for a lot of people earlier this year, has spoken up yet again, this time in a letter urging members of the Screen Actors Guild and its little-sister union, the American Federation of TV and Radio Artists, to make sure the very actors they're trying to help don't get lost in the shuffle created by the latest studio-union showdown.

AFTRA opted to negotiate with major studios and networks independently from SAG this year, and its leaders have been criticized for their willingness to accept a deal that, as far as SAG is concerned, lets the suits off easy.

Amy Winehouse: Banana Sandwich, Anyone?



As Amy Winehouse has shown before, sometimes the easiest way to gain access to the troubled singer is simply a matter of walking right up to her door.

In the latest issue of Rolling Stone, journalist Claire Hoffman recounts how she essentially did just that and was subsequently invited in for a beer and, um, banana sandwiches sprinkled with potato chips.

But of course, the hospitality didn't end there.

The gracious hostess proceeded to share with her close friend of a couple of minutes some rather explicit photos of her and incarcerated hubby Blake.

Awkwardness aside, the conversation did manage to segue into whether or not the crooner has started work on a new album.

"It's not so much about recording," says Winehouse. "It's about whatever."

We're not quite sure what that means, but we assume it's just the banana sandwiches talking.

Hot Dark Knight Clips: Chicago Love & Clown Heads



Turns out that Chicago is Batman's kind of town, after all. The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan offers a surprisingly pleasant tour of why the Second City made such a great Gotham, in one of three exclusive videos posted today on our sister site Comcast.net.

Oh, and if you need freaky clown masks for your posse's next big heist, dig another handy (and seen-nowhere-else) clip on how the The Joker's henchmen got their mugs.

Rings Suit Needs Rounding Out



The lawyers need to shore up their offense or this lawsuit could be headed for the fires of Mordor.

A Los Angeles judge ruled Tuesday that certain parts of the suit filed on behalf of J.R.R. Tolkien's charitable trust against New Line Cinema over—what else?—a royalties dispute must be revised with further details before the case can move forward.

As is, the allegations "support nothing more than a breach of contract" and have not made a case for fraud or breach of fiduciary duty, L.A. Superior Court Judge Ann I. Jones wrote in her decision.

The plaintiffs allege in their complaint that New Line, which produced the Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy, cheated Tolkien's trust out of at least $150 million. According to attorneys representing the trust, a contract the late British author inked in 1969 with the studio that originally owned the rights to his classic series stated that his estate was to receive 7.5 percent of gross receipts from any films and related merchandise.

The trilogy, which kicked off in 2001 with LOTR: The Fellowship of the Rings, took in nearly $3 billion at the box office worldwide.

Tolkien's legal fellowship is asking for both compensatory and punitive damages for its troubles.

Judge OKs Bill Murray Divorce



Bill Murray got a quickie.

A judge in Charleston, S.C., has signed off on a divorce settlement between the comic actor and his wife of more than 10 years, less than a month and a half after she filed her petition.

Warner Bros. Calls Off Aniston-Jolie Face-Off



Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston's box-office face-off has been called off.

The big-screen showdown (and de facto blogger field day) was originally set for Oct. 24, the day both Changeling, starring Jolie, and He's Just Not That Into You, starring Aniston and a host of other A-listers, were set to open.

Which means Brad Pitt will remain the only person forced to choose between the two.

Kimora's Kids Get Big Phat Allowance



Russell Simmons is footing the bill to make sure it's not just his ex-wife who's living life in the fab lane.

E! News has obtained court documents filed by Kimora Lee Simmons which stipulate that her hip-hop mogul ex pay a minimum of $40,000 per month in child support for daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee.

The breakdown equals out to $20,000 per girl and is required until each reaches 19 and a half years old—keeping Simmons paying for Ming, 8, through 2019 and Aoki, 5, through 2022.

Hot 100 Seals Its 1,000th Hit with Katy's "Kiss"



Katy Perry just smooched her way to No. 1, and into the history books.

Her single "I Kissed a Girl" leapfrogged over Coldplay to top Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart, becoming the 1,000th No. 1 hit of the rock era.

Perry landed the millennial No. 1 by selling 235,000 digital copies and surging seven spots to No. 12 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart. Though her music leans pop, the racy singer is racking up spins at several alt-rock stations as well, and she's a fixture on this year's Vans Warped Tour.

Affleck Uncovers Congo Crisis



Ben Affleck's latest small-screen appearance is unlikely to turn viral, but he hopes it will generate just as much publicity as his Jimmy Kimmel-kissing last one.

The actor-turned-activist, who in May returned from his third trip to the Congo in the past eight months, will appear in a special documentary on tonight's edition of Nightline to shed more of a global light on the often overlooked, yet terribly devastated, region.

"It makes sense to be skeptical about celebrity activism," Affleck wrote in an online essay about his trip. "There is always suspicion that involvement with a cause may be doing more good for the spokesman than he or she is doing for the cause."

Barack Breaks ScarJo's Heart



OMG! Barack Obama totally dumped Scarlett Johansson. Like publicly. And stuff.

After Scarlett gushed about Obama—"I am engaged to Barack Obama. My heart belongs to Barack"—he handed that heart back to her on the pointy end of a 10-foot pole.

Obama says the actress sent a supportive missive to his assistant, who forwarded it to him.

"I write saying, 'Thank you, Scarlett, for doing what you do.' And suddenly we have this email relationship."

We'll get the Ben and Jerry's, ScarJo. You bring the spoon.

Idol Auditions Get Cooking in Cali



The ink is barely dry on David Cook's record deal, but the search for the next overbearing stage father American Idol is on!

Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and man of a thousand job titles Ryan Seacrest are packing their toothbrushes for an eight-city receiving line of wannabe superstars next month, when auditions for the eighth season of American Idol kick off in San Francisco.

Although Cowell publicly toyed with the notion of lowering the minimum audition age—and increasing the personality requirement—for contestants last season, males and females ages 16 to 28 will once again be the range for eligible crooners.

X-Files Sequel Still Totally Secret, Kinda



Creepy sequel The X-Files: I Want to Believe comes out next month, but the thing is still under info lockdown. Even two clips revealed last week at the L.A. Film Festival shed little light on Mulder and Scully's latest mystery. And it sounds like David Duchovny might not even have read the script yet.

"I actually had to convince [director Chris Carter] to give me a script," Duchovny told an audience at the fest this week. He and Carter then dished on the way extreme on-set secrecy:

Carter tried to improvise an entire night's shooting, and told the crew to follow him. No plans, no advance notice, just leading people around saying, We're going to shoot here and we're going to do this. "It's not a good way to make a movie," Carter admitted.

Plus, of course, Mulder didn't know any of his lines. "That's what I was saying," Duchovny deadpanned.

"We took crazy precautions," Carter explained. "We only let the key people from each department read the script, and they read it in a room with video cameras on them."

Locked in a room and under surveillance? This is starting to sound more and more like a Saw sequel. Could they at least call their moms? "They couldn't call their moms," said Carter."

McCready Not McReady to Stay Out of Jail



Another familiar refrain for Mindy McCready.

The arrest-prone country songbird was busted in Tennessee Monday night after turning herself in for probation violation.

A spokesman for the Williamson County Sheriff's Department told E! News the singer was held for just a few hours and released later that night.

The sheriff's department issued a warrant for her arrest after it was discovered the singer was not making good on her order of community service.

McCready was released after posting bond and appeared in court to face the charge Tuesday morning, when her attorney filed a motion to reduce her number of public service hours.

She's been down this road before.

McCready served five months in Williamson County Jail last year on a probation violation charge for falsifying a prescription. Upon her December release, she was sentenced to two more years of probation.

She's due back in court July 8.