Hohan doing what she does best...while this week's Us Weekly trumpets an exclusive headline for Lindsay's Healthy Diet (lots of chicken, egg whites, and fish), I think the proof's in the picture. Ciggys, fruity drinks, and (of course) the exercise you get from dancing (and bumping?) til dawn in the nightclubs.

Our fave trophy hubby, K-Fed went shoe shopping the other day, bumping into Bow Wow while out. He showed his multi-tasking skills as he left the store, lighting up his cig, carting his bags, and walking at the same time. Doesn't appear as though he got anything for Brit-Brit who was multi-tasking a little herself - carting the dog and her Starbucks down the street in her Daisy Dukes.

Courtney Love hit the LA club Spider wearing what looked like a dirty pair of drawers

I know, I know...I want that image out of my head, too. So to leave you feeling a little cleaner, here's a quick shot of Cameron Diaz posing for an upcoming magazine cover and the young love of Avril and Derick enjoying a romantic boat ride.

- It's turning into a hot summer: People and Us do battle with dueling Aniston/Pitt covers. (I'd post the pics, but I can't do it on this computer - I put these other ones up at home).
- Round 18 - Brooke throws the punches at Tom.
- Sienna and Jude are free to marry: Jude and Sadie Frost reach out of court settlement

Most Boring Couple Weds

After months of speculation, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have tied the knot - and she's pregnant. Representatives for both actors confirmed the marriage to The Associated Press Thursday. The publicists, Ken Sunshine and Nicole King, also confirmed that Garner is pregnant with her first child. Sunshine and King would not give any other details. The confirmation came after Us Weekly reported that Affleck, 32, and Garner, 33, were wed Wednesday at the Parrot Cay resort in the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos. The National Enquirer also released photos it claimed showed Garner arriving on the islands.

TomKat/Rob Thomas

So...who believes the rumors that a certain world famous movie star was caught in bed with a rock star? The completely unsubstantiated rumor is that:
Not long ago, Marisol, the wife of Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas (who has had to contend with his own rumors of bi-sexuality) found her husband in bed with Tom Cruise causing Cruise's people to shift into high gear.

First, Mrs. Rob Thomas was bought off for an undetermined sum. Second, Cruise and his handlers set out to immediately find Cruise a girlfriend. Second-tier actresses were targeted. A list was drawn up with Jessica
Alba (#1 pick) and three other girls who fell out for various reasons. Originally targeted (#3 I think) but later rejected as "undesirable" was rumor queen Lindsay Lohan. Way down at #5 on the list was Katie Holmes,
but that was the one with whom they were able to strike a deal.

Once the contact was signed, photo ops were set up, leaks were made to the right places, and we've had celebrity relationship on steroids ever since.

I've been MIA for the last week, just dealing with life as you might have gathered, but I miss my picture pages...will be back tomorrow with fun stuff, I hope.

But in the meantime, try to care that Avril Lavigne is engaged to one of Paris Hilton's ex-boyfriends, Sum 41 guy, Derick Whibley. What's up with all these little stars getting engaged so young -Brit-Brit, Xtina, Nicole, Paris, etc...will Hohan be the next to go?

Be entertained by some photos of TomKat's latest spotting - the LA premiere of "War of the Worlds." Tom introduced Katie to the former "Jerry Maguire" cutie, Jonathan Lipnicki, who appears to be right in the midst of the bunk period. Ya'll remember it - I was there from ages 10-14.

One of these people does not belong.

I would've much rather been at the premiere of the Dirty South movie "Hustle & Flow." Plus, Terance Howard (in green jacket) - oh yay -we love him....

Anthony Anderson and Taryn Manning

And do ya'll remember anchor, Ashleigh Banfield? A) Is she hip enough to get into the premiere of "Hustle & Flow?" Not in that shirt, dearies, not in that shirt.

The Biggest Mistake of my Life

Have you ever done something and then immediately wanted to cancel clear and start again because you feel like the biggest jackass idiot in the world? Yeah, that's me right now. I'm so pissed at myself. Turned down a really fun, crazy, hip job that was tailor-made for me for the safety and responsibility of a more 'prestige' job that my parents prefer. Some perks were offered which made it more palatable, but at the end of the day, it's still not the perfect occupation for me. The other thing is. Ughhhhh.....I can't even tell you the amount of anger I have at myself right now. This is miserable. But I've made my bed and now I've gotta lie in it. Fucking idiot. I hope I didn't burn too many bridges. I really hate this.

Demi Moore Miscarriage?

Demi Moore lunched at Spago in Beverly Hills yesterday, looking decidedly pregnant. Amid rumors of pregnancy and of a possible miscarriage, Demi Moore, dressed in all black in loose clothing, went without makeup, and covered her belly with her large Hermes bag. Ashton stayed home.
*Note: I don't know if that link will actually work. I can't post photos on this computer-but trust me, she looks preggers (and I know some of you despise that word, but deal)...

My Home: Endangered

So, no, it's not exactly celebrity news, but maybe if all the famous Kentuckians: Diane Sawyer, Ashley Judd, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Tom Cruise (for a few years), etc...banded together and bought up a couple of farms, we could save a few more acres of the motherland... Seriously, it kills me to see Kentucky's farmland torn down to build yet another McMansion or Wal-Mart SuperCenter.

Yesterday, the World Monuments Fund declared more than 1 million acres of the Bluegrass one of the 100 most endangered cultural sites in the world.

"The inner Bluegrass Region of Kentucky is one of the world's most distinctive cultural and agricultural landscapes," according to the announcement. "Over the past decade, however, the Bluegrass Region has been threatened by rapid development, primarily suburbanization .... The result is substantial loss of rural farmland, compromising sense of place, undermining traditional industries such as horse breeding, and endangering historic structures."

The designation puts 17 Bluegrass counties alongside such famous monuments as the Taj Mahal in India, the temples of Angkor in Cambodia, and the Great Wall of China -- all previous designees by the fund.

Vacation

So - I'm sort of on vacation from my life this week, so updates will be (as you might have noticed) sporadic...have been sort of dealing with life issues & debating whether I want to jump ship to a different job. This is totally a fun, quirky little hobby, but do I want it to be my 'beat'?

But - fun reads for the morning...why do we all hate Tom Cruise?
Katie dropped from 'Batman' sequel. (the hits keep on coming, huh?)
Katie Holmes' Missing Days
The GoFugYourself ladies need your help stamping out real-life fug.

And yay - my very elegant old roomie, Ting-Ting Hu to you, JuJu to me, has a part in the new Anthony Minghella movie, "Breaking & Entering." She left NYC and me for London and Jude Law...can't blame her, can ya?

Bill Clinton Follow Up

Drudge posted the full story on something KettyKet subtly alluded to a few weeks ago...(scroll down to what sort of relationship does Bill still have with his alleged conquests)

You're a Jerk...jerk...jerk

CRUISE GOES BALLISTIC OVER WATER PRANK
Hollywood star Tom Cruise was furious tonight after he was drenched with water at the premiere of his new film War of the Worlds..
Cruise then said forcibly: "You're a jerk...jerk....you're a jerk. Why would you do that, why would you do that? why would you do that?"As the prankster attempted to explain himself, Cruise said: "Do you like thinking less of people, is that it?" The man went to walk away but Cruise said: "Don't run away." He fixed his assailant with an angry stare and said: "That's incredibly rude. I'm here giving you an interview and you do that, it's incredibly rude".

FOLLOW UP: Ben Widdicombe answers a question that KettyKet posed way back in March - What sort of contract does Tom get these women to sign? And note to Katie: Duh- $5 mil isn't very much - you could've held out for $10 million, at least.

From Widdicombe:
A source VERY close to the deal is saying there's a contract.
It's worth $5 million.
It's for five years.
There will be no sex.
The deal was sealed June 7.
That's what I'm hearing.

Fun Bits for the Morning

Leonardo DiCaprio needs stitches after being attacked with a bottle at a Hollywood party.
Bennifer II wedding in West Virginia this weekend?
More Mary Kate gets wasted stories
Ben Widdicombe follows Miu's coverage and asks about Hayden Christensen...
Which handsome young movie actor has been told by his handlers to straighten up his image? Expect fewer fey photo shoots and more leaks about "hooking up" with prime-time TV actresses.

Britney's Bump

Perhaps Britney Spears should lay off some of those Starbucks Grandes and invest the saved income in a new pair of maternity pants?

Assuming of course that she wants to bother with pants at all...

Surprise! The paparazzi randomly find Mena Suvari and a galpal at the gay hangout, Brigg, in Venice Beach, CA. Did Mena leave her hubby of 5 years for a ladyfriend, or is this just a fun bit of PR for Miss Mena?

Just because sometimes it's fun to post pictures of pretty girls, here's Jessica Alba's Rolling Stone cover. Not as iconic as some in the past, but still better than mine might've been.

TomKat: What Did You Say, Darling? Yes?

Tom & Katie - Gone & Done It? I feel like they're ripping a Band-Aid off my arm ridiculously slowly, drawing out the pain...Just yank it off, get it over with, elope, move to a far off island, not to return unless you actually procreate and we see the physical results of a Tom Cruise hook-up with a ladyfriend. Because seriously, I'm of the school where seeing is believing and I ain't believing yet.

UPDATE: AND NOW THE MAINSTREAM PRESS CONFIRMS: TOMKAT TO MARRY
Cruise turned to Holmes: ''What did you say, darling? She said, `Yes.' ... I've never actually been to the Eiffel Tower and I just, it's Paris, you know. It's beautiful, a beautiful city. It's very romantic. I'm excited to be here.''
The NY Post is on the same wavelength as me as far as needing TomKat procreational proof: "WHICH top leading man interviewed three different starlets for the job of girlfriend/future wife before picking his new beloved? "Mark my words: They'll have a baby," said our source. "Maybe he or she will be conceived in a petri dish, but they'll procreate" . . . "

Old Update: Why am I even bothering? Tom & Katie prove they know how to hide out in a hotel room.

Yikes, Jen confirms...Brad's a big fat lying cheat. Yeah, shocking.

And that's all I've really got for ya because I stayed out too late on a school night drinking margaritas. I love summer...and the fact that my room doesn't have air conditioning. It's like laying in a sauna for 7 hours. Lovin it...it's not wrong to continue dating someone just because they've got great A/C, is it? Not that I would. Really.

With the cheerleader lipstick lesbian action, Nicole desperately pulls off the ultimate male fantasy in the upcoming movie "Kids in America." Anything to stretch the 15 minutes of fame.

Non Hohan hook-up, Bruce Willis and his three little ones say hi to Lindsay at the post-premiere party for Mr. and Mrs Smith.

Anna Nicole Smith partied down at the LA Gay Pride Parade. Poor woman.

It disappoints me to see this picture from the 'Bewitched' premiere because it just doesn't look like Nicole and Will had any fun making the film, does it? And if they didn't have fun, how can I possibly enjoy the movie? Plus, the overly-Botoxed Victorian ghost look that Nicole had at both the premiere and on Letterman was a thumbs down. Way too pale, Nic.

On the other hand, at least she wasn't a victim of droopy boobs like Erin Murphy (the original Tabitha).

Hilary and Heather Locklear hit the premiere of 'The Perfect Man,'while Keri Russell did a little shopping.
People confirms...Alicia Silverstone weds her longtime boyf in Lake Tahoe...and follows up with more on the MTV News report that Destiny's Child is breaking up.

NOT GUILTY

Michael Jackson found not guilty on all 10 counts - even the whole Jesus Juice episode. Party in Neverland tonight. Remains to be seen if he'll dance on top of the van again. Jesus, I just saw some woman releasing doves outside the courthouse. All is right in the world again.

Sexy, Sexy

Yep, Jessica Simpson's "These Boots Are Made for Walking" video is pretty hot. I've come 180 degrees with her. Have moved from being ridiculously annoyed with the girl to posting photos of her in the Daisy Duke bikini at my desk at work to inspire me to get in shape (such a girly girl, I am)....Photos are fun, but the boys like the video better (sound down) - check out The Superficial for Jessica in her full glory.

RELATED: Madonna says that during her "vessel of desire" days, she pushed her sexy image too far. Funny she says this now because as recently as last year, she was telling Gen. Wes Clark to see himself as a 'vessel of desire' to Americans, getting him to repeat the mantra with her to visualize success. Most surreal image ever.

A Day in the Life

Hopez worked out. Despite the pregnancy rumors, her booty still appears more swollen than her stomach.

Tom Cruise attended the "War of the Worlds" premiere in Japan (ya'll, he IS that cool).

In the meantime, the person who really liked "The Last Samurai" wrote him a note. If you can't read it, it says: "It's very good of you to make 'The Last Samurai.' I'm very happy you made the movie." Seriously.

Katie was on the other side of the world, hitting the London premiere of "Batman Begins" with Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Caine. And sexy earth mamma Liv Tyler went for a West Village walk with her dog.

Paris and mom, Kathy, had a little 'family' bonding time while serving as the Grand Marshals of the L.A. Gay Pride Parade.

Ashlee pulled a 'Jessica,' braiding her hair in the new, trendy 80's flashback style

And K-Fed embodied every redneck's dream - stepping out in his leather jacket and blue Harley. (a certain friend should pay particular attention to this image)...

In the meantime, one half of the world's hottest couple (Seal & Heidi) showed off a little something.

This was, of course, just before he had his showdown with the paparazzi. He really is the best.

OTHER ITEMS:

Bill Clinton raped Hillary? Result: Chelsea? What sort of relationship does Bill still have with his alleged conquests, I wonder?
Christina Aguilera music (and not J. HO?) used as torture at Gitmo.
Demi Moore supposedly appearing nude on an upcoming Vanity Fair cover with boyf, Ashton Kutcher. Is it just me, or has there been a lot of unnecessary attention given to upcoming VF covers over the last week?
Fran Drescher in shorts, white tee and carrying the once-ubiquitous teeny terrier was spotted at the GNC store on 67th and Columbus asking for a nutritional powder that, alas, that particular GNC did not carry.
Tom vs. Brad: Brad wins.
Ted Koppel Op-Ed on privacy.

Young and In Love

In the past, we've remarked on Big Jake's dating habits....it appears that, if not officially back together, he and Kirsten have at least remained let's-go-out-for-a-night-at-the-Viper-Room,-leave-and-be-spotted-together-the-next-day-in-the-same mini-skirt-and shoes-kind of buddies.

Josh Hartnett and Scarlett Johansson also made big waves this weekend, appearing to confirm the dating rumors. They were photographed holding hands after going to the movies on Friday night.

NYC and me

So yesterday, I officially turned into a New Yorker. People can argue that there are a variety of touchstones for marking yourself the stereotypical, hardened, been-there, done-that city chick. For me, it became when I got into a public shouting match with a homeless man. Why would I waste my time doing that, you may ask...good question. Although I've screamed at people in public before, they were usually someone I was dating, usually when I wasn't sober, and usually ended with me storming away in a cab, leaving them on the street corner to mull over their mistakes.

But this was different - I just couldn't put up with this derelict calling me a cunt. We pulled up to my subway stop and when the train did its little jerk, I momentarily lost my balance and brushed against this obviously well-fed, Yankee cap-wearing white man who had just appealed to everyone in my car for some cash & food. So we get to the stop and I literally barely touch him, but still say, "Sorry." He obviously didn't hear me and started spewing, "You fucking bitch! Fucking cunt! Excuse me, hasn't anyone ever told your whore ass to say sorry! Fucking dumb ass bitch!..." etc and proceeds to start to follow me out of the station, screaming the whole way.

It's embarrassing. Plus, I knew he was gonna continue attacking me, so I turn and scream and defend myself, "I did say I'm sorry you fucking asshole!" Snap. Maybe not the smartest thing to scream at the crazy man, but eh, he keeps up with his obscenities, but yeah, doesn't follow me.
Later, I tell my mom the little story and she's horrified: "Ketty, you didn't act like a lady! A lady would have kept walking. You've been in NYC for too long. What would your great-aunt Carolyn think if she heard you?"
Excuse me. Excuse me? What would my Aunt Carolyn think? No, I'm not gonna walk away with my tail between my legs while that guy calls me a cunt. Sometimes you've got to defend yourself, right?

Too much to drink last night. Some girl at the (straight) bar told me that my nipples were perfect. Odd because she most certainly didn't see them, but I still took it as a compliment. I mean, yeah, why not. All I could say back was "Your boobs are huge!" Because they were -they were ginormous. I don't think I've seen breasteses that big in my life. Someone could get lost in those things. So I guess she knew of what she spoke. Listening to the new White Stripes now. Loving it.
Okay. And now all this boob talk has me feeling like the poor man's drunken stepfather. Ignore me and go to him for now.

That's How They Get Down at the Browns

The always-fab WOW Report has an exclusive clip of the Bobby/Whitney reality show Being Bobby Brown. Go there now and watch Bobby prep for his Whitney reunion. Classic.
I so can't wait for the show to start (June 30).

The eight-episode, half-hour series is an introspective look at the Grammy-winning Bobby Brown, and his life as a husband, father, and friend. His own wife dubbed him the "King of R&B" and this is their royal story told from Brown's heart. This real-life "fly-on-the-wall" look at Bobby Brown's world will reveal deeply personal moments that vary from humorous to heartwarming and which are, at times, emotionally charged. Being Bobby Brown will also uncover the direction Brown intends to take his career and introduce the important (ed: but unsuccessful) role that his brother and manager, Tommy Brown, plays as "his brother's keeper" in his work and his life.

RELATED: Macaulay Culkin pleads guilty to drug charges.

The Moment of Truth

As Brad Pitt's Diane Sawyer interview aired on the East Coast, Brad and Angelina Jolie attended the L.A. premiere of Mr. and Mrs. Smith...separately. Both made big entrances - Angelina (not giving an inch with her style) plays up her role as the dominatrix homewrecker (which Brad denies she is), and Brad shows off his new bleached blonde do. But that reunion photo says a lot, doesn't it? (The tabs will have their experts body language that photo to death this week, won't they) ?

Hohan, actually looking pretty smokin,' and Adam Brody, cute as a button, did the red carpet, too.

And with that, I gotta say, after watching the Brad hour, some part of me feels guilty about wasting time posting these stupid pix. But eh, I get some pleasure from it and it's all about the little pleasures in life, right? -especially at my salary- I won't buy Diet Dr. Pepper at my corner bodega for 16 days and I'll send the savings to the One Campaign to fund an African student for a year and we'll say I'm even.

Finally, damn...it's the Brad -n-Ang pix from W magazine. More images at JJB via BradPittCenter.

Lotsa de Madonna

Madge is back in NYC and everywhere else promoting her latest children's book Lotsa de Casha. She appeared today at a reading at Columbus Circle's Borders bookstore before heading off to the part-ay at Bergdorf Goodman. She was accompanied by the immacutely dressed Lotsa de Casha. More info about the book can be found (of course) on Madonna's website. Photos of Madonna's "Ladies Home Journal" July cover shoot will be released tomorrow (June 8).

Despite all the rumblings that she wants plastic surgery, Madonna still looks damn good.

Separately, heard some funny stories about Madonna's political advice for Gen. Wesley Clark during the campaign last year. Called him almost every day to offer some new strategery and a daily Kabbalah lesson (over the phone, she read him uplifting passages from the Kabbalah book of prayers she gave him & he was supposed to follow along). And Wes LOVED the attention, of course...who knew his favorite song was "Like a Prayer?" (but of course, that IS a classic)

Kate Hudson shows some leg - perhaps trying to get Chris' attention to inspire another baby.

Here's To You, Mrs. Robinson

Anne Bancroft dies.

Jessica + 40

Ok, now seriously. Is it just me, or is there the slightest potential resemblance in 40 years between Jessica and Jan Crouch? I stumbled across this woman over the weekend on late-night hotel room TV (I"ve said before that there are times when I'll watch anything). Anyway, Jan is some sort of televangalist for the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Jesus saved her life and Jessica's dad is a former preacherman...coincidence?

Meanwhile, Nick and Jessica continued their good show amid the weekend rumors that Jessica cheated on him with Bam Margera.

Tyson's Pretty Face Injured? EXCLUSIVE DETAILS

Tyson Beckford was injured after his truck crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames. Beckford, 34, lost control of his Dodge Ram shortly before 5 a.m. Monday and skidded into the pole, according to police reports. He received a broken nose, swollen eye and some cuts in the accident, but is going to be okay.

The truck caught fire, and Beckford was able to pull himself out before it became fully engulfed in flames, police Detective Thomas O'Keeffe said. Beckford, a West New York resident, was taken to the Jersey City Medical Center, where he was treated for head trauma and cuts, O'Keeffe said.

Tyson's not necessarily the biggest drinker, so I don't think that had anything to do with the accident.

A Romance Just Like in the Movies

It had been a couple of days since the last TomKat canoodle and I don't know about you, but I was getting anxious. Thank god the twosome gave me my movie moment and rolled into lunch at the Ivy on a motorcycle. Oh swoon. Couldn't have been scripted better in a movie.
Oh oops. Except for Katie's semi-asscrack shot there.

But we know Tommy-boy loves her anyway and she loves him.

The two were a little more sedate at the "Batman Begins" premiere, uncharacteristically settling for the side-hug. "You're the cutest....no you are..." Seriously, Tom, it's time for you to, as the bloggas say, Free Katie!

Page 6 has more on their behavior at the MTV Awards and during Katie's press junket:

"Holmes had to be back at the Regent Beverly Wilshire early the next morning for the "Batman Begins" junket, where she and Cruise "made out in the hallway in front of all the journalists and TV people in between every interview."
"We are talking a public display for hours," said our source. "It was over the top, unnecessary and gross."

They've also got drama about the Jessica/Hohan/Ashlee girlfights:

The Simpson sisters then went to Jimmy Fallon's party at the Argyle Hotel, where Jessica was heard ranting, "That [bleep]. If she comes here, I will kick her ass!"
Sure enough, an hour later, Lohan ended up at the Argyle, where Jessica "went ballistic," spies said. "She was screaming how she was going to kick her butt, and had to be separated from Lindsay. Ashlee wasn't so upset, but Jessica was furious because she says she is a star and should be let in everywhere."
The trio ended up making up after Lohan "explained it was a mistake that they were not let into her party."

A Night Out with the Beautiful People, the Beautiful People

The CFDA Awards were held tonight and two of the world's most beautiful couples posed for a picture. Seriously, do people get any more exquisite than Iman and David Bowie and Heidi Klum and Seal? Yum.

Also present was Kate Moss, who appeared to be having a good time. My favorite style icon had a new face for the cameraman everytime he made a snap, moving from demure to disheveled in the course of the evening.

(shamelessly, I just wanted more reasons to post Kate photos - l'originale to Sienna's wanna-be)

Others who were there: oldie but goodie Linda Evangalista pulling off the oh-so-sexy androgynous look; Sarah Michelle Gellar channeling a 1920's literary figure (but not necessarily Dorothy Parker) anxious for a smoke break at the Algonquin in a slightly too-mature black dress; Mandy Moore trying hard to punkify her classic dress; and Alexandra and Theodora Richards (the one just keeps looking more like Patti and the other, bizarrely, more like Keith in a girl's body).

Finally, the Go Fug Yourself gals can have fun with this one. Eva Mendes - you're a pretty girl, but this dress is wrong on so many levels, I don't even know where to begin. It's not lingerie, but it certainly ain't fashion, either.

You Saw It Here First

I finally read last week's Us Weekly today with the Tom/Katie "Getting Married!" cover (I hate it when it doesn't arrive until Monday, but I refuse to buy another copy any earlier when I have the subscription). Now...I don't want to toot my own horn because noticing the resemblance isn't rocket science, but on Page 70, Us points out how Nicole Ritchie and Lindsay Lohan appear to be "Morphing Into Mary Kate." I believe you saw references to that specific phenomenon here and way before that (about a month ago with the exact same 'Morphing Into Mary Kate' title), here.

You also heard a teeny bit about Brad Pitt's trip to Africa a month ago, now hear all about his humanitarian trip, plus more details on Brad and Jen's breakup and all the Angelina rumors - Tuesday night on ABC's Primetime Live.

Cinderella Man Special

I've been a little MIA over the last couple of days because I've been out of town for the little bro's high school graduation. It was good to see him finally have his big day (the poor guy waited through the graduations of his 3 older sisters and deserved his moment in the sun)..The little cousins and I had Ipod wars which I lost...basically because I don't have the Black-Eyed Peas' "Let's Get it Started" on my playlist...I tried to exand their horizons a little bit (even though I'm not the playlist superstar that is Dodge or Stereogum, I like to think I can pick some good music), but alas the 8 and 10-year-old votes revolve strongly around Hilary Duff. And since they were the judges, I got my butt kicked.

BUT now - a little entertainment news for your palate...Russell Crowe throws his latest fit:
RUSSELL CROWE was arrested around 4:20 this morning at the Mercer Hotel after throwing a telephone at the head of a clerk after he could not complete a call to Australia. He had apparently tried to call his wife in Australia several times, but wasn't able to get through. When he told the clerk, the clerk aparently was very rude with a "Yeah, yeah, sure" attitude. Crowe is being held pending arraignment at the First Precinct, across the street from the fire station that figured prominently in Ghostbusters. The clerk was treated for a cut to his cheek and released from a nearby hospital.
UPDATE: Crowe disputes the account that he threw a telephone at the clerk, claiming instead that he probably got the injury while backing away. "This arose because he was trying to get his wife on the phone in Australia," his attorney, Gerald Lefcourt, told reporters earlier outside the police precinct where Crowe was booked. "He was in his room. He couldn't get a line and there was a disagreement." Police said Crowe left his room and went to the front desk where the alleged confrontation took place. He was arraigned around 12pm today and is due back in court on September 14.

MUCH LESS JUICY BUT MENTIONABLE, I GUESS
Renee Zellweger, despite her sweet-as-pie personality, occasionally has her diva moments. A friend writes in from the Cinderella Man press junket to describe how she pulled a bit of an attitude backstage before greeting the notoriously polite Japanese press. "I'm not going to answer this or this or this, etc..."
His favorite part of the encounter, however, was seeing her pull the infamous Renee Zellweger "I sucked on a sour lemon" SNL faces.
"I couldn't believe it - she was looking right at me and pulling the moves. I didn't know what to do, I was just frozen...and then I realized after her manager pushed me out of the way that I was standing in front of a mirror and she had been trying to check herself out. I felt like a dope."

Finally: Fun Fact 3

My roomie's cousin, Rosemarie DeWitt, stars in the movie as Sara Wilson. She's the beautiful grand-daughter of Jim Braddock (played in the movie by Russell Crowe), this is her first big film (after several years performing in off-Broadway plays). So she deserves plenty of praise for getting her big movie debut. Congrats, Rosemarie - may next year be even better!

Yeah, so like I said, story number two wasn't as interesting, but eh...had to be included.

Jake: Bachelor on the Prowl

What is up with Jake Gyllenhaal and the ladies? One weekend, you hear about him and Lindsay. The last couple of weeks, it's a new girl on his arm constantly...

The girl on the right, in the long-sleeve shirt at the table appears to be the same chick who was out walking with him over the weekend...anyone know who she and today's apparent flavor of the day are?

UPDATE: Apparently, the tall, beautiful blonde is a longtime friend of Jake's who grew up with him in L.A. So ladies, it sounds like he's still not officially taken.

First, Ashley and Mary-Kate moved out of their shared apartment. Now, Ashley takes the second major step toward distancing herself from her sister - her first solo magazine cover - in Harper's Bazaar, no less. While our fave skinny chick, Mary Kate, embodies the homeless chic look, Ashley says, "I don't remember when exactly, but I've always chosen the outfit that was more expensive. I'm really good at that." Well, we all have our strengths, don't we?

Curiouser and Curiouser

While Americans appreciate Becks

From all angles (look at his little tighty-whities)....

Victoria and the adorable kiddies make their way through the airport.

And while we're posting good-looking guys (Jake & Becks), might as well include in the mix, hottie George Clooney on his boat at Lake Como.

Things may be momentarily going from bad to worse for golden boy, Tom Cruise. More talk that Mission Impossible III might be suspended...

And you know you're seeing it everywhere else, might as well see it here, too. Bob Woodward finally speaks.

WEDDING PLANS - Unimportant if you don't know Nick & Catherine

Most people post IM messages with their friends...me, I'm doing a full-court press and posting a series of emails my friends and I had today about a wedding & cabin - the extraordinaire "Cabin Fiddlesticks" we're going to this summer. This series is for the rest of the group not in on the exchange - they need to know this...The rest of ya, well, just pretend you're interested and read about the plans to be cheap drunks, and in Sara's case, an easy lay, this summer.

-----Original Message-----
From: nwallingford
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 12:41 PM
Subject: RE: Wedding Reservations - WRITE ME BACK

I could not be happier that you all have looked at a map and have decided
not to take the expressway through Lincoln, Nebraska to get to the wedding.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the time you will save. I
would also like to apologize to Abby for implying that she is unreliable.
That is not what I meant at all. Abby is completely reliable. I encourage
all of you to rely on her. She is a friend in need because she is a friend
with weed. And cats. she has lots of cats who shit and piss all over her
mothers floor. And you can take that to the bank.

From: Sarah
Subject: Wedding Reservations - WRITE ME BACK
>Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005

Dear dear Nick. Not all of us have had time to draw up strategic battle plans to get to "operation wedding." Why take time to look at a map when it's easier to have an insufferable know-it-all point out a better route with little to no effort? Thanks. I added Abby to this list so she can be a part of our quibbling, read nasty comments made about her punctuality, and recieve collections threats from Ketty. She is looking for people to join us in Chalet Fiddlesticks to knock down the price a little. I think we should go ahead and send the checks to Ketty, so she can eat and pay rent, and any new person joining us can pay in cash when we get there. And Nick, I hope that you aren't figuring in the altitude when it comes to the bar stock. You are dealing with seasoned alcoholics, who will not be sustained or amused by drinking quarter sized shots at the top of a ladder.

-----Original Message-----
From: Sara
Sent: Wed 6/1/2005
Subject: RE: Wedding Reservations - WRITE ME BACK

sorry, you losers have been emailing me on my hotmail account not my work
account so i am just now getting these. Nick, tell William/Wilson whatever
his name is to bring it on. He won't be saying "Fiddlesticks" in our cabin
that is for sure. Ketty, rock on w/ taking the iniative and planning
this. you must have known between Nate and I it would get done sometime
around 2 wks before hand and then he would be forced to stay in
the......uh.....Days Inn. Which i personally think would have been much
more entertaining just to listen to him complain. i'm picking you and Nate
up in Charolette and then we will merrily drive to bfe and hopefully someone
will bring a map and whiskey.

-----Original Message-----
From: Nick (The Groom-to-be)
Sent: Wed 6/1/2005 3:28 PM
Subject: RE: Wedding Reservations - WRITE ME BACK

You all need to look at a freaking map. The drive from lexington to Blowing
Rock is 5 hours. The drive from Lexington to Charlotte is 7 hours. The
drive from Charlotte to Blowing Rock is 2 hours. Therefore, it would be
completely ignorant to fly in to Charlotte and have Sarah and Abby pick any
one up on their way from Lexington. If that is the plan, then the best
thing to do would be to fly into Knoxville, TN probably and have those guys
pick you up on their way. Drive from Knoxville to Blowing Rock is 2 1/2 to
3 hours.

Also, I recommend the weekend package. We are having a cocktail party on
Friday night. Then Saturday is the wedding. Which means you will be drunk
both Friday and Saturday night.

I know that this wedding is in the boondocks. But remember, the higher the
altitude, the greater the buzz. That's why we're getting married in the
mountains. Its solely For the High.

PS- Ketty and Nathan, you all should also bear in mind that Abby is
completely unreliable when it comes to matters of the watch.

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