Hilary: Chad's Substance Abuse Caused Split  —  Chad Lowe's "substance-abuse" problem was at the heart of the reason that his marriage to Hilary Swank broke up, the double Oscar-winning actress reveals in a candid new interview.  —  "I knew something was happening but I didn't know what," Swank tells Vanity Fair magazine.

Finally!  Hot Lindsay Lohan Bikini Pictures  —  I just want to say "Thank you Lindsay Lohan and I'm sorry I ever doubted you".  This is a bikini I will remember for a very long, long time.  Hopefully more pictures will be made available soon because Lindsay's breasts are spectacular.  —  Update:

Ashley Judd on Rehab: 'I Needed Help'  —  After having endured a "chaotic" and "dysfunctional" childhood, Ashley Judd underwent a 47-day program at a Texas treatment center last February in order to deal with the issues of her past, including depression, isolation and co-dependent relationships, she says.

Madonna for H&M Pictures  —  Madonna for H&M  —  It was announced not too long ago that Madonna would be shilling for international clothing brand H&M. Well, here are the first publicity shots for Madonna and her 150 person crew.  More pictures in the gallery, full press release after the jump!

BEASTLY BEHAVIOR IN CHELSEA  —  July 4, 2006 — SUPERMODEL Tyson Beckford nearly punched out a gossip columnist who interrupted his attempted seduction of Nick Lachey's new girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo, at a Chelsea club the other night.  —  Beckford was grinding against the "Entertainment Tonight" …

Mommy dearest: Paris wants babies, and soon  —  Plus: Rocket Man Elton John blasts off about soccer  —  Paris Hilton wants to reproduce.  Soon.  The partying heiress insists she'd be a "great mother" - but the 25-year-old she doesn't want to wait long because she doesn't want to be an "old mom."

Spelling Mansion Secretly On the Market  —  TMZ has learned that Candy Spelling, Aaron's widow, has quietly put the Spellings' legendary mansion on the market for $150 million.  —  Sources in the real estate industry say Westside Estate Agency (WEA) has a pocket listing on the 56,000 square foot estate …

LIL' KIM LEAVES JAIL AS A 'HIPS'-HOP STAR  —  HER 'BIG' EXIT AFTER 10-MONTH STRETCH  —  July 4, 2006 — Lil' Kim got a whole lot larger in the big house.  —  The hip-hop hottie who bears the moniker Notorious K.I.M. looked more like her rap mentor, the Notorious B.I.G. …

Brit's bomb followed by flack attack  —  Is Britney Spears in PR meltdown?  And is her rep, uberflack Leslie Sloane Zelnik, to blame?  —  That's a rival publicist's pitch to Spears' manager, Dan Dymtrow, in a possibly misguided attempt to steal the Brit account from Zelnik while leaking the smoking E-mail to this column.

Kevin Federline Was Joking  —  Kevin Federline is now claiming that his single, PopoZao, was intentionally released as a joke so he could capitalize on the fact that people were laughing at him.  The song was part of his grand scheme to bring millions of people to his website then blow their minds when his real "music" drops.

Miu von Furstenberg Leaves A Socialite's Life  —  It's the end of the road people.  If only Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men were performing this song while you, my dear readers, are reading my final post for A Socialite's Life.  With deep regret, and sheer exhaustion, I am retiring my grammatically error riddled blogging fingers forever.

Producer Dallas Austin leaves Dubai jail  —  ATLANTA (AP) — R&B producer Dallas Austin has been released from a jail in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, after being pardoned on drug charges.  —  "He is on the plane and safely out of the country," Austin's Atlanta lawyer, Joel A. Katz …

Evangeline Lilly Has Airport Trouble  —  Sometimes I think it must suck to be a celebrity.  People always taking your picture.  Other people always posting your picture on the Internet.  Then I remember how much money actors make for doing essentially nothing, and I don't feel so bad about it.

Britney vs. Us Weekly, Round II: Unauthorized Personal Pics  —  Is Us Weekly looking at yet another lawsuit from Britney Spears?  While the pop tart is in legal limbo with the tab over claims she and husband Kevin Federline made a sex tape (and then watched it with their legal team), new charges might soon be brought.

New Nicole & Keith Pictures in Nashville  —  Nicole & Keith: First in Fitness  —  Nicole Kidman and hubby Keith Urban spent July 4th with friends and family in Nashville, TN.  The newlyweds started off Independence Day by having a club gym opened up exclusively for them, The Club At Green Hills located at 3820 Cleghorn Ave.

Isabella Damon: Matt Damon's Daughter  —  Damon's Daughter's Day Out  —  New parents Matt Damon and Luciana Bozan made their first public outing yesterday with daughter Isabella Damon (born June 11), showing her the sights and sounds of New York City.  Matt Damon is currently filming the untitled "Lance Armstrong Project."

This Is The First Day Of My Last Days  —  Well ... today is my last full day living here in Detroit.  Even tho I have about 8 million things to do today, I'm gonna do my best to enjoy today as any regular ol' day here in Detroit Rock City.  Let's get to the day's goss ...

Natalie Portman's nude debut  —  Natalie Portman appears nude in her new movie.  —  The stunning actress will be seen completely naked during torture scenes in the upcoming historical drama 'Goya's Ghosts', which focuses on revered artist Francisco Goya.  —  Portman plays Goya's muse …

Superman Returns Wasn't That Gay  —  Superman Returns raked in $106 million in its first seven days, making it the #1 movie since the day it was released.  Over its initial five days the film grossed a respectable $84 million, enough to beat 2005's Batman Begins ($72 million) …