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.

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...

98 Degrees Singer Jeff Timmons Arrested  —  Jeff Timmons of '90s boy band 98 Degrees has been arrested on charges of drunken driving and driving without a valid license, Brevard County sheriff's officials said.  —  Authorities pulled over Timmons' white Mercedes on April 23 when they spotted …

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 ::

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.

Idol Bids Adieu to Paris  —  Paris Bennett is out, while Chris Daughtry, Taylor Hicks, Katharine McPhee and Elliot Yamin are still standing on American Idol.  —  On Wednesday night's show, Ryan Seacrest told Bennett, 17, of Fayetteville, Ga., that she'd drawn the least number of votes among the nearly 46 million cast.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Denise Richards — I've Been Betrayed  —  Richards talks only to TMZ  —  We're told that last fall Locklear began bringing Spade to Richards' home and that the two would openly show affection toward each other.  In one case, sources say a family member at Richards' home openly …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.