America crowns a new 'Idol'  —  Alabama's Hicks celebrates success on top-rated show  —  LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Taylor Hicks, the mop-topped manic dancer who wooed TV audiences with his raw singing style and boisterous personality, was named the new "American Idol" …

Jackson says she gained weight for role  —  NEW YORK - Janet Jackson, newly svelte after losing 60 pounds, says she gained weight for a role in the upcoming movie "Tennessee," which she ultimately had to pass on because of her new album.  —  "They (the producers) wanted to see me in a different light …

Britney Spears' mysterious message  —  To divert attention from her baby dropping, crying jags and freeloader husband, Britney Spears has posted a bizarre poem on her official website blaming mysterious persons for unexplained wrongs, followed by a photo of her and friends giving the finger...

Paris Hilton Gets Paid to Wave  —  It looks like Paris Hilton has finally found something she's qualified to do: Wave.  That's right, Paris Hilton is now getting paid to show up places and wave hello.  According to Page Six, Hilton was paid $200,000 to attend a charity event in Cannes.

Brad Pitt Teaming Up To Help New Orleans  —  (May 24, 2006) — Although Brad Pitt is in Namibia awaiting the birth of his child with Angelina Jolie, on Wednesday, Brad announced his efforts are also focused on New Orleans.  —  Global Green USA and Brad, the organization's design jury chairman …

The Elizabeth Hurley Nipple Slip That Wasn't  —  Cannes has definitely provided a lot of great blogging material her on Egotastic! for the past week: Avril Lavigne showing lots of cleavage, Kirsten Dunst bikini pictures, and a Bai Ling nipple slip.  And in all the goings on, we almost missed this gem …

K-Fed-Up With Photogs  —  Britney's hubby offers career advice to cameraman  —  (May 24, 6:20PM ET) — We're not exactly sure what K-Fed does for a living (backup dancer? rapper?), but apparently he feels secure enough with his place in life to offer career advice to the paparazzi.

Coppola's period drama falls flat  —  BBC News entertainment reporter in Cannes  —  Marie-Antoinette, one of the early favourites for the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival, was booed at the end of the first press screening on Wednesday.  —  The period drama stars Kirsten Dunst and was directed …

Wave Splashes Bruce Willis During TV Interview  —  CANNES, France — One of Hollywood's biggest stars got all wet last weekend at the Cannes Film Festival.  —  Bruce Willis was doing an interview with German television Saturday near the ocean when a huge wave hit him and his producer from behind.

Give The Olsen Twins Another 18 Years  —  Remember when all you dirty old men were counting down the years, months, days, minutes, seconds that the Olsen Twins were going to turn 18?  Did you guys think that once they hit 18, they would instantaneously become hot sexy Playmates …

THE SIMPSON SISTERS AT WAR!  —  It seems her divorce from Nick Lachey isn't the only rift Jessica Simpson is dealing with!  Sources reveal Jess, 25, and younger sister Ashlee, 21, are barely on speaking terms these days.  —  "There's been a lifelong rivalry," a source close to the Simpson family says.

'Dallas' Star Divorces Famous Plastic Surgeon  —  Victoria Principal files for divorce against Dr. Harry Glassman  —  (May 24, 7:45PM ET) — Former 'Dallas' star and current skin care queen Victoria Principal has split from her husband of nearly 21 years, famed Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Harry Glassman.

MySpace Bares All for Playboy  —  Nine of MySpace's hottest pose for the mag  —  (May 24, 4:40PM ET) — While you can see plenty of pictures of hot girls on MySpace.com, you still can't see them nude.  Now, Playboy has stepped in to fill that void.

Goldie Hawn And Her Lips  —  No, it's not some collagen incident this time.  What is she doing?  Is this some type of mouth exercise?  Is she practicing for a whistling competition?  —  Photos of Goldie Hawn not doing her mouth exercises, after the jump.

Gwen's Still Going  —  Gwen and Gavin have been so quiet the past few weeks we almost thought she might have had her baby.  Finally pictures from a lunch in LA yesterday have appeared.  It's amazing how she is so pregnant and yet still dresses up and puts on her lipstick for a simple lunch.

Daughtry Running Out on Fuel  —  Former 'Idol' may pass on lead-singer gig  —  (May 24, 12:50PM ET) — It's looking like Chris Daughtry isn't going to accept the rock band Fuel's offer to become their new lead singer.  —  The band offered Daughtry the gig 13 days ago after his surprise elimination …

Borat Wearing Thong!!!!  —  HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!  Yekshimash!!!!!!!!!  Borat unleashed his goodies in a fetching thong earlier today at The Cannes Film Festival.  Yes, he copied the dude in the inset but I still managed to laugh my head off anyway.  Borat is a Kazakhstani TV talking head played …

WEIGHT WINNERS & LOSERS 2006  —  Winner!  —  "I've lost weight, but not by choice," said Ozzy's daughter, 21, when asked about her new figure.  "I haven't worked out a day in my life!"  Her secret?  Kelly, 5' 2", who went through rehab, has possibly cut out alcohol, which is high in calories and can cause bloating.