Cheers Greet Lil' Kim's Prison Release  —  Lil' Kim after being released from the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, Monday, July 3, 2006.  —  PHOTO BY: JOSEPH KACZMAREK / AP  —  No blue Monday for Lil' Kim - the rapper received an early release from a federal detention center …

Movie critic Ebert has emergency surgery  —  CHICAGO - Film critic Roger Ebert, who has battled cancer in recent years, was in serious condition at a hospital Sunday following an emergency operation to repair complications from an earlier cancer surgery.  —  Chicago Sun-Times columnist …

Pharrell: Baggage for Vuitton?  —  Has Pharrell Williams cost himself a big-bucks Louis Vuitton campaign after a regrettable incident at Milan Men's Fashion Week?  —  The singer was slated to be the face of Vuitton's fall advertising.  But he had a "fag-wa" called against him after his heavies bounced …

Stolen pics wind up in Mass. Pair had Brangelina baby shower photos  —  Purloined photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's baby shower - including a shot of America's favorite couple wearing feather boas on their heads - were recovered in a raid at a Westfield home and two Massachusetts men could face charges in California.

Lohan says drugs tore her family apart  —  Plus: Bruce Willis clears the air about war views, pollution  —  Lindsay Lohan says she would never become a druggie - because she saw what it did to her father.  —  The "Mean Girls" star admits to having smoked pot - she says she hated it - but says she has never tried cocaine.

Uma Thurman Has a New Man  —  Uma Thurman and her amazing boobies were caught splashing around with a mystery man in Saint Tropez over the weekend.  It looks like the actress, who has two children from her marriage to Ethan Hawke, is hotelier Andre Balazs' super ex-girlfriend already.

Nic, Keith find there's no escape  —  THEY could be any other honeymooning couple, but the world knows better.  —  Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's love-in at the luxurious St Regis resort on the Tahitian island of Bora Bora has again been invaded by paparazzi.

Why is Posh Crying?  —  Posh Beckham broke into tears as England got kicked out by penalties during their game with Portugal.  She actually broke into tears, because she just remembered she ate a Life Saver a few seconds before.  I think she's throwing it up into her hands.  —  [Thx Valerie]

Kylie Minogue's Elton comeback  —  Kylie Minogue made her showbiz comeback at Sir Elton John's annual charity bash last night (29.06.06).  —  The pop singer - who was given the all-clear from breast cancer in January - was guest of honour at the star-studded White Tie and Tiara Ball.

Heather Mills' £10 million divorce  —  Heather Mills-McCartney will allegedly settle for a  —  £10 million divorce pay-out.  —  The ex-model, who split from Sir Paul McCartney in May after four years of marriage, wants a quick, painless settlement - despite the fact she reportedly could have battled for as much as

Elton John's guests told not to talk to him  —  Plus: Clay Aiken isn't nuts about certain foods  —  Elton John's party guests were stunned when they were told that they were not to speak to the Rocket Man unless spoken to.  —  While stars often stipulate that co-workers on movie sets …

Gawker Whacker: Nick Denton Fires Jesse Oxfeld, Shutters 2 Titles  —  In the hum-drum purr of industry hirings and firings, the rise and fall of beauty editors, research associates, and even senior editors can never compare to tingling we get when it's a media reporter finding a new home.

Cross In A Rush To Be A Mum.  —  Cross In A Rush To Be A Mum.  —  DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star MARCIA CROSS isn't planning on wasting time becoming a mum after marrying stockbroker TOM MAHONEY on Saturday (24JUN06) - she was planning to adopt before her TV comeback.

NAOMI WATTS ON BABY WATCH?  —  Actress Naomi Watts is expecting her first baby, according to media reports in Australia.  —  The actress was in Sydney, Australia, last weekend attending best pal Nicole Kidman's wedding to country star Keith Urban.  —  Rumors circulated after the stylish star …

Rachel Weisz's Baby Henry Chance  —  I hope I'm not the only one who's really enjoyed The Mummy franchise so far.  Just this past week, Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser announced that they will be reprising their roles in The Mummy 3 (I don't count The Scorpion King as part of the franchise).

LOHAN PARTIES HARD TO RELAX  —  Teen idol LINDSAY LOHAN insists she is addicted to partying because dancing in clubs is her main form of relaxation.  The MEAN GIRLS star is fed up having to justify her social lifestyle, insisting she is no worse than any normal university student.

Gillian's no to X-Files  —  Gillian Anderson has rubbished reports she is to star in an 'X-Files' movie sequel.  —  The flame-haired actress - who starred opposite David Duchovny in the 1998 big screen adaptation of the hit sci-fi series - insists she has no intention of reprising her role as FBI agent Dana Scully.