NICOLE RICHIE FINALLY READY TO SOLVE HER WEIGHT-LOSS MYSTERY  —  Recent cover stories on Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan have helped establish Vanity Fair as the go-to publication for reading 8,000-word pieces on celebrities whose publicists can only squeeze out 500 or so words at a time from the weeklies.

WHAT IS BRITNEY'S SECRET?  —  It's been a bit quiet on the Britney Spears front of late.  —  But it seems that the pop star is about to spill some beans.  —  Brit has scheduled a press conference for Thursday - but hasn't revealed what she's going to natter about.

Tom Cruise Drinks Olive Oil … Another classic moment in TV history... Tom Cruise guzzling olive oil!  Yes!  Good thing Tom is such a good sport... Mmm, olive oil.  More screencaps in the gallery including Tom's arrival to The Late Show with David Letterman yesterday afternoon.  —  WATCH ::

WHO'S KNOCKED BACK LINDSAY?  —  We're always hearing rumours that Lindsay Lohan is dating this star or that star.  —  It never turns out to be anything more than speculation though.  —  But should one particular potential beau's name be linked to the Herbie star...

Original Unaltered Star Wars Trilogy on DVD!  —  Lucasfilm has announced that this September fans can look forward to the long-awaited DVD release of the original theatrical incarnations of the classic "Star Wars" trilogy!  —  In response to overwhelming demand, Lucasfilm Ltd …

George Michael: I Want a Small Wedding  —  George Michael, who recently announced his first tour in 15 years (including an American leg slated for 2007, a source tells PEOPLE), plans to marry partner Kenny Goss in a small ceremony - not an extravagant wedding like his rival, Elton John's.

Brad & Angelina Rebuff Rumors  —  What is it about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt that inspires such tall and twisted tales?  While the power couple lie low in Namibia, PEOPLE - with the help of a connected source - sets the record straight on the most widely circulated myths.

Dean McDermott's Ex writes book  —  MARY Jo Eustace's life fell apart when her cheating husband dumped her for Tori Spelling three weeks after he met the blond television star - and now she's getting sweet revenge.  —  A jaw-dropping tell-all being shopped by the 45-year-old Canadian sitcom actress dishes …

Cruise leads NY fans, media on mission impossible  —  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tom Cruise led New York media and fans on a wild goose chase around the city on Wednesday as he performed stunts designed to publicize his new spy movie "Mission: Impossible III."  —  In keeping with the theme of the movie …

Britney hires a babysitter - for her husband  —  Plus: Kathy Griffin advises Clay Aiken to leave the country  —  Britney Spears has hired a babysitter - for her hubby.  —  The "Oops, I Did It Again" crooner is paying a minder/bodyguard to keep an eye on her aspiring rap star husband Kevin Federline, according to In Touch Weekly.

Us Exclusive: Denise Speaks  —  For the first time after enduring attacks in the press over her relationship with Richie Sambora, Denise Richards, 35, talks to Us about her split from Charlie Sheen and her hopes for the future.  —  "This is one of the hardest times in my life," Richards exclusively tells Us.

Celine's Titanic Ear Pain  —  Celine Dion's heart may go on, but her ears are another story.  —  The Las Vegas headliner was forced to cancel nearly a week's worth of gigs last month due to a rare ear disease called labyrinthitis.  The Titanic-voiced singer returned to the Caesar's Palace stage Friday …

98 Degrees Singer Busted for Drunk Driving  —  Jeff Timmons, who was a member of the boy band 98 Degrees - along with Nick and Drew Lachey - was arrested in April for drunken driving and driving without a valid license, Brevard (Fla.) County Sheriff's Office officials said Wednesday.

Paris Hilton's new love  —  Paris Hilton has found love again - just days after dumping Greek shipping heir Stavros Niarchos.  —  The socialite - who is being lined up to play Mother Theresa in a new movie - has already been linked to Arizona Cardinals player, Matt Leinart.

Tiger Woods Grieves Over Dad's Death  —  Tiger Woods's father, Earl Woods, died at his Southern California home early Wednesday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer, the world's top golfer stated in a message on his Web site, saying he was "saddened to share the news."  Earl Woods was 74.

Godsmack Earns Second No. 1 With 'IV'  —  Godsmack  —  Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. and Keith Caulfield, L.A.  —  For the second straight week, the top three debuts on The Billboard 200 are by rock acts, but this week, they land on the chart's top three positions.

ASHLEE SIMPSON'S SECRET NOSE JOB  —  Ashlee Simpson has a new nose to go with her glamorous new look.  The 21-year-old singer secretly went under the knife recently as part of an image change from edgy punk to chic pop princess.  —  The ENQUIRER has learned exclusively …

Dion Returns to Performing After Illness  —  Celine Dion has returned to performing at Caesars Palace after a viral infection that made her dizzy caused her to cancel six shows last month.  —  "I felt very bad," the 38-year-old French-Canadian diva told The Associated Press in a recent interview.

Hatcher has eye on love  —  STUDIO CITY, Calif. — Teri Hatcher opens the double doors to her 1960s hilltop home wearing jeans, a loose white tank top and a humorously bulky gauze eye patch over her right eye — leaving one beautifully long-lashed mascaraed left eye looking down from the steps next to her front-yard pool.