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.

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 …

Tori Spelling's Story: Tacky Take on Family Affairs  —  Tori's Story: Tacky Take On Family Affairs  —  The country's celebration of dreck and bad taste reaches a new low today: Tori Spelling is on the cover of Us Weekly, a mere five days after the death of her father, beloved TV producer Aaron Spelling.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Mariah Carey's purple pledge  —  Mariah Carey will only eat purple food.  —  The pop diva is convinced mauve-coloured foods like red grapes and plums - known for their anti-ageing benefits - will stop her developing wrinkles.  —  The songstress, who devised the diet with her nutritionist, now munches purple meals three days a week.

Rob Schneider OK After Movie Set Collapse  —  Former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Rob Schneider was taken to a Northern California hospital after collapsing from food poisoning and heat exhaustion during the filming of an upcoming movie.  —  Schneider, 42, was filming the comedy …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.