Hurwitz takes a hike  —  'Arrested' creator bails as showrunner  —  "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz says he will not be continuing with the series, throwing a major — likely fatal — monkey wrench into attempts to keep the Emmy-winning laffer alive for a fourth season.

Gandolfini's image takes a hit  —  Even though he just woke up from a coma, right now Tony Soprano might have fewer problems than James Gandolfini.  —  "The Sopranos" star has fallen off the wagon again after nearly two years of sobriety, reports The National Enquirer.

Houston, you got a problem...crack!  —  Kin tells mag: Whitney's a half-toothless addict  —  DAILY NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF  —  LOS ANGELES - Songbird Whitney Houston has become a half-toothless crack addict who hangs out in dangerous drug dens and sees "demons" in fits of dope-induced paranoia, a new report claims.

Nick Lachey Dates Vanessa Minnillo  —  Seems just yesterday that Nick Lachey was linked with Laguna Beach's Kristen Cavallari.  So why was he getting hot and heavy with sexy young TV host Vanessa Minnillo in N.Y.C. on March 27?  —  The two were in a flimsily curtained-off area at the W Union Square's Underbar.

Kevin Federline Gives His Album a 'Hot' Name  —  Kevin Federline has a name for his baby - his first album, that is.  Due to be released in August, it will be called Playing With Fire.  —  In a statement released through his publicist on Tuesday, Federline, billed as "performer and rapper …

Shakira to Crash Idol  —  Plus a peek at Mario Vasquez's up-coming debut, Destiny's Child gets a star, Nick Lachey sees a sexy ghost and other gossip you need to know  —  Shakira and Wyclef Jean are following in the footsteps of Bo Bice and Barry Manilow.  The Colombian superstar …

Sharon Stone: Teens Should Engage In More Oral Sex  —  Sharon Stone never fails to grab a headline when she wants to.  In the latest attempt to get her name in the news to promote her upcoming film Basic Instinct 2.  The actress proclaims that teenagers should practice more oral sex.

Jessica Simpson: I Want to Adopt a Child  —  Jessica Simpson is considering adopting a child, her publicist, Rob Shuter, has confirmed.  —  "Nothing has been finalized yet," Shuter, who was asked when and how Simpson would adopt, told the Associated Press on Tuesday.  He added, "It is true that she's exploring options."

Lucy Lui goes mad in Montreal  —  Lucy Liu was left red-faced when police were called to calm her down as she partied in Montreal.  —  The sexy actress and 'Lucky Number Slevin' co-star Josh Hartnett were enjoying a rare night out while filming the hit movie when Liu jumped onto a table and started dancing.

BUSTA GOES BLEEP IN MIAMI  —  March 29, 2006 — BUSTA Rhymes went ballistic on a young gay fan who dared to tap the rapper on the shoulder after a night of clubbing in Miami.  Rhymes, who was in South Beach for the Winter Music Conference, has been on edge ever since one of his security guards …

Ex-fiancé says Sheridan a dud in the bedroom  —  Plus: Janet Jackson wants to keep lawsuit under wraps  —  Nicollette Sheridan may be a sexual firecracker on "Desperate Housewives" but her ex is charging she's a flameout in real life.  —  "I guess she's sexy on screen …

Blogs go behind the scene with celeb sibs  —  If one more celebrity's loser brother ends up on a blog, it will (according to the theories of Jeff Bercovici) be a trend.  Of, course, we don't cohere to any "theory" rules, so, we think two loser brothers will be enough for today.

Taking a dim 'View' of breast-lift  —  Where's the love between Joy Behar and her fellow lady of "The View" Star Jones?  —  Recuperating breast-lift patient Jones — who reportedly was near death after March 17 surgery in Los Angeles, but well enough to sip Champagne at the Ivy in a photo posted …

Britney's Bodyguards Sue  —  Plaintiffs claim they work hard for the money, but didn't get their due  —  (Mar. 28) — Three of Britney Spears' former bodyguards have sued Britney Brands, Inc. and Britney Touring, Inc., claiming they worked long hours and never received overtime pay.

Ex-Village People singer faces jail  —  'Policeman' Victor Willis facing drug, gun charges  —  SAN FRANCISCO, California (Reuters) — The singer who dressed as a policeman in the flamboyant late 1970s disco band "Village People" has been arrested after disappearing while drug and gun charges …

Kristin Davis: Fake Hollywood love  —  Kristin Davis has taken a swipe at actors who rush into marriage - saying they think they're living on a movie set.  —  The former 'Sex and the City' star claims Hollywood celebrities are so used to acting out unrealistic romances they convince themselves they are in love in real life.

OH WHAT A KNIGHT  —  But Rupert hogs Keira's limelight  —  Kiki King, Eva Simpson & Caroline Hedley  —  KEIRA Knightley may have snout to be ashamed of after her wild 21st birthday bash - but some other guests may want to don a disguise until the dust settles...

Hollywood Hot Spot Shut Down  —  Alleged problems may be to blame  —  (Mar. 28, 5:35PM ET) — TMZ has confirmed the most exclusive Hollywood hot spot — Teddy's at the Roosevelt Hotel — has been officially closed until further notice.  The nightclub has played host, week in and week out, to Hollywood's A-list celebrities.