Anna Nicole Smith wins ruling  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Playmate of the Year Anna Nicole Smith won from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday a new chance to collect millions of dollars she claims her late Texas oil tycoon husband promised her.  —  The justices unanimously overturned …

Network Newsmagazines Struggle to Survive  —  NEW YORK - The point was so important that Diane Sawyer was compelled to make it twice during a "Primetime" episode on battling stepfamilies.  —  "You want reality TV?" she asked.  "Tonight, you get it.  Starting now."  —  The appeal couldn't be any more plain, or plaintive.

Cher Says She'll Replace Celine in '08  —  Cher Says She'll Replace Celine in '08  —  Cher, the mighty mighty Cher, has not retired after all.  She told me on Friday night it's definite: she will replace Celine Dion at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  —  As with Celine, Caesars will build …

Stones' Keith Richards Injured in Fiji  —  Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards suffered a concussion in Fiji, a band spokeswoman said on Saturday, Reuters reports.  The rocker is said to be recovering in a New Zealand hospital.  —  Band spokeswoman Fran Curtis has said that Richards …

Ellen DeGeneres Tops Daytime Emmys … Ellen DeGeneres proved the darling of Friday night's 33rd annual Daytime Emmy ceremony, taking home the award for best talk-show host for the second time and the top prize for best talk show for the third year running.  —  "This means a lot of me," …

Clark's reading of Duke case  —  America's grand dame of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, has been doing some sleuthing from the headlines.  —  Asked at the Mystery Writers of America's annual Edgar Awards Thursday what real-life puzzle she would most like to have solved, Clark answered …

Don Johnson a Father for Fifth Time  —  Don Johnson and his wife Kelley celebrated their seventh anniversary with the birth of their third child, a son, a rep for the Miami Vice and Nash Bridges star announced Sunday.  —  The 27 1/2" long, 7 lb. baby boy, who is yet to be named …

Madonna Thrills Fans at Music Festival  —  Madonna thrilled thousands of fans at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Sunday, even as she brought a mainstream feel to the traditionally edgy event.  —  A swollen outdoor crowd erupted in cheers after the Material Girl made her entrance inside …

Dean of Hollywood Lawyers Faces Legal Woes  —  When A-list stars have legal troubles or need to negotiate seven-figure movie deals, they often turn to powerhouse attorney Bert Fields.  —  The 77-year-old legal legend has built a reputation as one of the most feared litigators in Hollywood …

Carter reality series part of new E! slate  —  E! Entertainment Television is set to announce today a slate of new series and specials, including an unscripted show centering on the real-life drama of singers Nick and Aaron Carter and their sisters.  —  Also on the slate are new series examining …

Coachella Day 2  —  The 2006 Coachella Arts & Music Festival concluded last night with stellar performances by Madonna and Scissor Sisters.  Yes, the indie kids rocked it to the profanity of Madonna and the glitter of Scissor Sisters.  I had an amazing day on Sunday also enjoying performances by Infadels …

How a Hit Almost Failed Its Own Audition  —  Simon Cowell, left, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson before judging a show in May 2004.  Mr. Cowell is known for his sharp tongue, Ms. Abdul for being polite and Mr. Jackson for being affable.  —  Network television programmers face a challenging job …

Paris Hilton's smoke turn-on  —  Paris Hilton thinks smoking is sexy.  —  The blonde socialite - renowned for her love of partying - likes the way she looks when she sparks up a cigarette.  —  She said: "Smoking is so sexy.  —  "It's like so cool how you all smoke everywhere in the UK.'

This paper rack will self-destruct in 10 seconds  —  Bomb squad destroys news box playing 'Mission: Impossible III' theme  —  SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - A newspaper promotion for Tom Cruise's upcoming "Mission: Impossible III" got off to an explosive start when a county arson squad blew up a news rack, thinking it contained a bomb.

Eva on Kiefer Rumours  —  We were a bit disturbed to hear certain whispers about secret liaisons.  —  Could Eva Longoria really be enjoying naughty trysts with 24 star Kiefer Sutherland?  —  It seems not.  Eva has laughed off rumours that there's something going on with her co-star in new movie The Sentinel.

Ladyhawke  —  Today's entry is part of Nathaniel R's Michelle Pfeiffer Blog-a-thon.  Other links are to be found at his site Film Experience.  And on behalf of The Self-Styled Siren who is busy moving herself and her family from Toronto to NYC, another reminder that June 29 has been marked …

Sienna Miller's boob pills  —  Sienna Miller is popping pills to enhance her bust.  —  The 24 year-old blonde - who has recently finished filming 'The Factory Girl' in New York - was left devastated after she dropped down to 7st 5lbs for the role, and her bust size dropped down to a 32B.

Mischa Barton's Jennifer Aniston Obsession  —  The O.C.' star Mischa Barton is obsessed with Jennifer Aniston.  —  The beauty, who plays Marissa Cooper in the popular US series, has been holed up in her home watching re-runs of 'Friends' - the series which catapulted Aniston to fame.