It's McPhee versus Hicks' on 'Idol'  —  LOS ANGELES - In Tuesday night's final showdown between ashen-haired soulster Taylor Hicks and sultry Katharine McPhee, the "American Idol" winner was clear to one person: Simon Cowell.  —  "Assuming that I was right — the show was tied …

Caught in the Act!  —  See where the stars (Britney!  Mariah!) have been seen and heard  —  • Britney Spears, shopping with a pal at midtown Manhattan's Innovation Luggage.  After browsing for less than 10 minutes, the pregnant singer opted for a $219 Boyt Solera upright wheeled suitcase and the $168 matching satchel.

JEN, WHO?  VINCE, WHO?  THE COUPLE IGNORE EACH OTHER AT THE BREAK-UP PREMIERE!  —  The sexy spark between The Break-Up co-stars Jennifer Aniston, 37, and Vince Vaughn, 36, may have ignited during shooting of the comedic film last year in Chicago, but judging by the duo's behavior …

'Dr. 90210' helps restrain unruly air passenger  —  LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — An elderly man on an American Airlines flight was restrained by passengers, including television's "Dr. 90210," after he got out of his seat and shoved a flight attendant late Monday, officials said.

Are Tom and Katie on the rocks already?  —  Ashton Kutcher is dreaming of daddyhood  —  Did Katie Holmes take baby Suri to visit her family in Ohio without Tom Cruise?  —  Is there trouble in TomKat land?  —  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes reportedly got into a big fight …

Blonde on Blonde: Kristin Cavallari Slams Jessica Simpson  —  Here we go again.  In Hollywood - it's no fun without a catfight and reportedly there is one brewing between the young and beautiful Kristin Cavallari and her would-be rival Jessica Simpson.  —  And guess what the battle is over - why Nick Lachey of course.

Donald, as an auctioneer, you blue it !  —  Donald, please!  Language!  —  "Put your freaking, f—g hand down!  You!  Who keeps waving in the air!" charity auctioneer Donald Trump ordered a dinner guest at Chelsea Piers during Monday night's fund-raiser benefiting the c for autistic children …

Feds Raid Home of Photo Agency Head  —  Allegations of illegally hacking into Us Weekly computers  —  (May 23, 6:35PM ET) — TMZ has learned the FBI searched the home today of a woman who runs an LA paparazzi agency.  The allegation — her computers were used to illegally hack into the computers …

Bullock Vying for Time  —  It's been nearly three years since Sandra Bullock got a restraining order against an allegedly obsessed fan.  A warming up period it wasn't.  —  With the order set to expire next month, the actress is asking a Los Angeles court to extend it for at least another three years …

Enter Stage Right: Live Advertisements  —  Seven fifty-five p.m. A moment, in theater, of whispered anticipation, of studying Playbills, of turning off cellphones.  And a perfect time, before a performance of "Stomp" at the Orpheum Theater in the East Village last night, for a commercial.

Streep to narrate Starbucks audiobooks  —  NEW YORK - Meryl Streep is narrating a pair of children's classics, "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Night Before Christmas," that will be released later this year as audiobooks at Starbucks coffeehouses.  —  "This is continuing our commitment …

Brad Pitt Blows Off Cannes, Confesses Angelina Jolie Ready to Pop  —  Brad Pitt had blown off has previous obligation to appear at the Cannes Film Festival but we're guessing he'll get a pass with a note from his mom to be as an excuse.  —  The reason the hunky Hollywood actor …

Stars offered free plastic surgery at Cannes  —  Botox, an eye lift, tummy tuck or liposuction - it is all free if you are famous enough at the Cannes International Film Festival.  —  Big name actors, including Australia's Cate Blanchett and Hugh Jackman, are being offered plenty of free loot at the annual glitzy film fest.

Superman Returns to Taiwan  —  Taiwan has a hot new poster for Superman Returns, with a gorgeous look at our hero flying (and possibly punching) over the ocean.  Unlike the dark, moody, American poster, the Taiwanese version features a brighter, more optimistic view of the Man of Steel …

Jude Law rekindles Miller love?  —  Jude Law and ex-fiancee Sienna Miller are rumoured to have rekindled their stormy romance - again.  —  The couple - who have had an on/off relationship since Jude admitted sleeping with his children's nanny last year - were spotted on a night out with friends in Hollywood.

Bridget Jones Author Pregnant  —  Bridget Jones's Diary author Helen Fielding, 48, is expecting her second child in July, reports Britain's The Independent.  —  The Los Angeles-based Fielding already has a 2-year-old son, Dashiell, with her longtime partner Kevin Curran, an executive producer and writer on The Simpsons.

Keith Richards Home After Hospital Stay  —  Keith Richards has returned to his home in Weston, Conn., after undergoing surgery for a head injury in New Zealand.  —  "He is feeling great, happy to be home and looking forward to getting back on the road with the Rolling Stones next month," a publicist for Richards said in a statement.

Dixie Chicks Regret Bush Apology  —  Back in 2003, Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines created an uproar when she told a London concert audience, "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."  —  Though the group received death threats and was banned …