Nicole Kidman visits children's hospital  —  SYDNEY, Australia - Nicole Kidman paid a visit to a children's hospital ward Thursday ahead of her celebrity wedding, taking her son and daughter with ex-husband Tom Cruise along shortly after they arrived in Australia for the weekend ceremony.

K-Fed's charity bares watching  —  Finally!  —  Aspiring rapper Kevin Federline - who up to now has reneged on a three-month-old promise to help out children's charities during his "Playing With Fire" CD tour - yesterday tried to set things right.  —  Mr. Britney Spears showed up in Times Square …

Katharine McPhee's Bulimia Battle  —  American Idol's Simon Cowell called runner-up Katharine McPhee's voice "the best of the competition."  What hardly anyone knew, however, was that she'd risked destroying that voice: She'd struggled with bulimia for five years, and the self-induced vomiting could have taken away her ability to sing.

JUSTIN TO CAMERON: BYE BYE!  —  What with all the fake stories about rings and engagements, this major celebrity bustup has gone under the radar.  But this time it's really happened.  Both parties (Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz) want to keep it quiet - they don't want to make a big deal out of such a sensitive issue.

Kate Bosworth is Super Skinny  —  I know I've already discussed the fact that Kate Bosworth is really skinny, but I really wanted to use that pun in the headline, and also, I couldn't find anything else to write about.  —  Anyway, so Kate Bosworth is skinny, and I'm really excited for Superman Returns …

The week's most sickening scene  —  "Rescue Me" has crossed a troubling line.  —  Sure, Tommy Gavin, the bad-boy firefighter at the heart of the FX drama, has done awful things in the past.  But when he raped his estranged wife, Gavin (who's played by "Rescue Me" co-creator Denis Leary) hit a sickening new low.

Without the Manny, Britney Exposed to NYC Citizen Photojournalists  —  To celebrate the glory of K-Fed's wildly successful PR appearance in Times Square yesterday, wife Britney Spears took her pennies to Columbus Circle (you knew she was a mallrat).  A reader provides the above images …

Locklear & Spade Still 'Just Friends'?  —  Heather Locklear and David Spade are still "just friends," a close source tells PEOPLE.  Make that good friends: Last Wednesday, at the West Hollywood eatery Jones, a witness reports, "They were kissing like a couple of teens."

Hasselhoff in Denial  —  Before sitting down to prove that America's Got Talent, David Hasselhoff took the time to officially deny that he ever brutalized his wife.  —  The Baywatch icon has denied his estranged wife Pamela Bach's claims that he physically abused and mentally terrorized her …

Reese Witherspoon: Not Pregnant!!  —  Reese on the Run  —  In her bid for ultimate fitness, Reese Witherspoon was spotted pounding the pavement yesterday afternoon with a female friend (trainer?).  The Oscar-winning actress was snapped clocking up the miles, all sweaty and puffed-out.

Us Exclusive: Philip Seymour Hoffman and Girlfriend Expecting Second Child  —  Us has learned exclusively that Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and his longtime girlfriend, Mimi O'Donnell, are expecting their second child together.  O'Donnell is four months along and due in November.

Nicky Hilton possibly keeping herself in the headlines through spermination  —  Speaking of inappropriately unfounded pregnancy rumors...is Nicky Hilton with child in these pictures or what?  Up until today, I've passed off any and all murmors about this possible Hilton child because a) …

Jessica Simpson is Handsome  —  Here's Jessica Simpson last night at the launch of the T-Mobile Sidekick 3.  I have no idea what that white powder crap smeared on her nose-hump is, but I think it's funny that Eva Longoria didn't tell her about it.  It confirms my theory that Eva is that bitchy …

Penny Advocates Get an Unlikely Supporter  —  From CNNMoney:  —  NEW YORK (June 21) - Penny advocates gained an unlikely supporter Wednesday as Britney Spears' husband, Kevin Federline, came out in support of the smallest unit of the U.S. currency system at an event sponsored by cellphone carrier Virgin Mobile.

Tori Spelling plays the Ugly American, eh  —  Plus, David Spade ready to pop the question to Heather Locklear  —  J.p.  Moczulski / Reuters  —  Tori Spelling came off as an ugly American at the MuchMusic party in Toronto.  —  Did Tori Spelling have her hubby's ex-wife banished from a party?

New Blueprint Editor: Real Simple's Sarah Humphreys  —  Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia announced today that former Real Simple special projects editor and international editorial liaison Sarah Humphreys has been named editor in chief of Blueprint magazine, its new shelter and lifestyle magazine.

In 'Gun,' Eminem can finally have fun  —  Investors in Eminem's next movie project, a remake of the '50s TV Western "Have Gun - Will Travel" are breathing a sigh of relief that the rapper has emerged from a bout with depression.  —  "He has been shut up in his house depressed," a pal close to the Grammy winner tattles.

BACK TO THE 'FUTURAMA'  —  ANOTHER 'TOON RESURRECTED  —  June 22, 2006 — 'FUTURAMA" is officially back from the dead.  —  The quirky animated show from "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening was canceled by Fox about two years ago, but will return with at least 13 new episodes on Comedy Central by 2008.

Paris Hilton seizes restrooms  —  Paris Hilton reportedly landed her helicopter on a German farm so she could use the restroom, and had her security stop the family from entering their own house so she could pee in peace. … So this guy is minding his own business riding tractors …

American Media Inc. Hires 'New Face' Of Star  —  While American Media Inc. editorial director Bonnie Fuller's contractual situation — which is now days away from being up — remains the subject of media speculation, the company isn't letting that get in the way of hiring its newest face: