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 …

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 …

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 …

Dustup with Jess' boys not a pretty picture for News fotog  —  Four beefy bodyguards for Jessica Simpson roughed up a Daily News photographer and snatched the memory card from his camera early yesterday after a club promoter invited him to take pictures of the reality TV star.

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.

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.

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]

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

Sir Ian McKellen is top gay  —  Sir Ian McKellen has been named Britain's most influential gay.  —  The British actor has topped the 'Pink List - an annual ranking of gay men and women who are leaders in industry including the arts, media, politics and business.

Bruce Willis wants another child  —  Bruce Willis is desperate to have another child.  —  The 'Over The Hedge' star - who has three daughters from his marriage to ex-wife Demi Moore - admits he would love another baby, despite the fact he's 52.  —  He revealed to Britain's Independent newspaper: "I'd like to have some more kids.

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.

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 …

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.

Ice-T to produce Hasselhoff rap album  —  Ice-T is to produce David Hasselhoff's first hip-hop album.  —  The pair are neighbours in Los Angeles and are said to have struck up a close friendship.  —  Hasselhoff has had some success as a singer, releasing seven albums.  He's also said to be very popular in Germany.

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.