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.

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.

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.

Teri Hatcher Bikini Pictures  —  Alright, I didn't really want to post these Teri Hatcher bikini pictures, what with her being super gross and all, but while I may be feeling nauseaus at the mere sight of Teri Hatcher in a bikini, I realise that some of you sick readers out there actually think she looks good.

Charlize Theron receives Spirit of Indie award  —  L.A. Film Festival director lauds actress for making 'interesting choices'  —  LOS ANGELES - Charlize Theron, who has mainly acted in big-studio movies, has been awarded the Los Angeles Film Festival's Spirit of Independence award.

Keith and Nicole Honeymoon Pics  —  Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban honeymooning at the St. Regis resort in Bora Bora June 28.  They are bunking in the 1500-square-foot "Royal Suite."  The suite includes its own pool, jacuzzi and 24-hour butler service.  —  they look very happy together

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

Arrest in Brangie's cribbed baby pics  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have their baby shower pictures back.  —  Law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect who allegedly swiped a bonanza of Brangelina family snaps taken in Namibia by the couple, Pitt's spokeswoman, Cindy Guagenti, confirmed to us.

Logo + iTunes = Your Gay iPod!  —  Okay, your iPod is probably pretty gay already... I know you've got every Kylie bootleg ever created, Scissor Sisters vs. George Michael mash-ups, the Wicked original cast recording, Morrissey, some mopey Janis Ian, Chic and Donna Summer, and about 1,000 Deborah Cox remixes (Go Thunderpuss!).

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.

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.

Is Britney Spears bailing on California?  —  Plus: Gwyneth Paltrow and her musical dreams  —  Britney Spears may have hopes that the South can save her marriage.  —  Is Britney Spears ditching California?  —  The preggers singer, convinced that the lifestyle in Malibu is hurting her battered marriage …

Ton o'shugah  —  Accused madam got $250G from her men  —  The Brazilian bombshell accused of running a million-dollar call girl ring out of her midtown condo told cops her two biggest sugar daddies paid her a total $250,000 for sex, it was revealed yesterday.