Star says she wanted to tell the truth about her departure  —  Reynolds' gives first TV interview since leaving 'The View'  —  (CNN) — Star Jones Reynolds says she decided to make a surprise announcement that she was leaving "The View" because she wanted to tell the truth about her departure.

Spelling Family Responds to Tori  —  Just in today — on the heels of TORI SPELLING's recent comments to the press about her family feud, the Spelling family has released the following statement:  —  "We are deeply saddened that, during our time of loss and grief, we are forced to respond …

Marcia Wants To Remind Us She Got Married  —  I know it must have been beautiful... But I am still waiting for Nicole Kidman's shots!  P.S - Teri Hatcher is NO WHERE in sight.

Lil' Kim to be released from prison  —  NEW YORK - Lil' Kim says she'll be celebrating Independence Day early this year.  The rapper, who was sentenced in September to a year and a day in prison for lying about a shootout outside a hip-hop radio station, is being released Monday, the day before July Fourth.

Police Raids Over Jolie-Pitt Baby Shower  —  TMZ has learned the FBI and Massachusetts authorities raided a Westfield, Mass. home Tuesday night and seized photos of a baby shower held by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.  —  It's a bizarre story that starts in Namibia, where the shower was thrown.

Nick and Jessica About to Seal the Big D  —  TMZ has obtained legal documents which make it all but certain that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey are both about to become legally single.  —  The documents, which were signed by both Simpson and Lachey and filed in L.A. County Superior Court …

Charlize Theron Receives The Spirit Of Independence Award  —  The Los Angeles Film Festival has honored Charlize Theron with the Spirit of Independence Award.  The choices of Ms. Theron's projects are what led the festival to honor her with the award.  She took on roles that other movie stars would not (Monster).

Bloom and Bosworth unite  —  MegaStar says: 'Bloom and Bosworth get friendly down on the farm.'  —  In case you thought Orlando Bloom and his libido were going off the rails, fans of the curly-haired one will be pleased to hear that he and Kate Bosworth will star in their first film together.

Nicole Kidman Bares Bikini on Honeymoon  —  Nicole's Motion in the Ocean  —  Newlyweds Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban enjoyed a little motion in the ocean during their honeymoon at their French Polynesia resort that features 24-hour butler service and over-water villas.

Superman Returns Box Office Watch  —  Kate Bosworth and Brandon Routh were on TRL yesterday to promote the Superman Returns.  The movie has already made $21 million from midnight showings on Tuesday and yesterday's official opening day.  This is the 8th highest Wednesday opening.

Post Comments  —  Hilary Duff leaves her NYC hotel on Monday following an appearance on TRL to promote "Material Girls" with her sister Haylie (06/26/06).  —  Hilary appears to have put on a few needed pounds to give her back that much needed glow.  —  Hilary Duff doesn't have any patience for back stabbing friends.

Killers, Fall Out Boy Heat Up The Beef Again; Wentz Calls Flowers 'Arch-Nemesis'  —  'How could you feel like a superhero if you didn't have an arch-nemesis?'  FOB bassist Pete Wentz says.  —  The Killers' Brandon Flowers  —  It's a good thing the dinner date Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz proposed …

Jenna Bush Heading South of Border  —  First daughter Jenna Bush, who for the past year and a half taught third grade at Washington's Mount Pleasant charter school, is going to leave the nation's capital and continue her teaching career in Latin America, reports The Washington Post.

Jessica Alba Loves It Free And So Do I  —  Isn't it nice to get free stuff?  Unfortunately, I wouldn't know.  But Jessica Alba does and she looks damn happy about it!  You know, being a guy, I never get anything except the bill after a date.  Fortunately, you don't need to be a celebrity to get goodies.

Christina Aguilera won't even look at interviewers  —  Christina Aguilera is such a diva.  Not only does she arrive hours late for most every scheduled interview, she also refuses to look interviewers in the eye.  She insists that the room is darkly lit and sits facing the other way while she answers questions:

Longoria Crashes Kidman And Urban's Honeymoon.  —  Longoria Crashes Kidman And Urban's Honeymoon.  —  NICOLE KIDMAN and KEITH URBAN jetted to Tahiti on Monday (26JUN06) for a private honeymoon away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi - only to find EVA LONGORIA staying at the same resort with boyfriend TONY PARKER.