Mel-ancholy star  —  As Mel Gibson made his second apology to the Jewish community yesterday for the drunken anti-Semitic tirade after his arrest for driving while intoxicated Friday, Jewish leaders and wits suggested how the actor might find a cure.  —  "Maybe there needs to be a J.A. …

Lindsay To Be Questioned in Mom's Fraud Lawsuit  —  It's been a bad week for Lindsay Lohan.  First she went home "dehydrated" from the set of her new film "Georgia Rule."  Then the head of the film's production company sent her a letter chastising her for what he called her "discourteous …

Idol's Elliott Yamin Meets Fan with Leukemia  —  Former American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin helped one special fan's dream come true over the weekend.  —  The singer, who was the third runner-up in the most recent season, spent time backstage in Richmond, Va., during the "American Idols Live" …

Pam and Kid — Diamonds Galore  —  Newlyweds Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock arrived at a London airport Monday afternoon and photogs got a first glance of the pair's new enormous and sparkling wedding rings.  —  Paparazzi were swarming in St. Tropez this past weekend as the pair wed on a covered yacht on the French Riviera.

Rodman says Electra never got over him  —  Plus: Nick Lachey's new love is the opposite of Jessica Simpson  —  Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra are splitting, and her ex, Dennis Rodman, thinks he's the reason.  —  Dennis Rodman, who was married to Electra for all of 10 days, says that it's because she never got over him.

JUST ASKING  —  WHICH tabloid TV producer spread a false story that his beautiful entertainment reporter is dating a muscular movie star?  Seems he's jealous of all the press Vanessa Minnillo gets for dating Nick Lachey.  In reality, the lovely reporter dates a director, and has been for years …

"Batman" Goes for "Brokeback"  —  Batman has a new adversary from Down Under.  —  Warner Bros. confirmed Monday that Heath Ledger will be playing the Joker in The Dark Knight, the next installment of the rejuvenated Batman franchise.  —  "I'm excited to continue the story we started with Batman Begins …

Ad didn't take aim at Gibson  —  "C'mon Jews," the ad exhorted, "show them who really runs Hollywood."  Hint: It's not Mel Gibson.  —  In Tuesday's full-page ad in Daily Variety, placed by Comedy Central, the answer is clear from the cartoon showing "South Park" characters next to the Scientology headquarters.

Posh cuts it fine with new short crop  —  She is a big fan of hair extensions and recently splashed out £1,500 to have her hair perfectly styled.  —  But Victoria Beckham has finally ditched her blonde streaked flowing locks for a dramatic elfin-style crop - and it's driving husband David wild.

Boy, George's gig is gonna stink  —  Boy George's mascara could well be running this month when he plunges his well-manicured hands into Chinatown trash - made even more rancid by August heat.  —  "It was up to here earlier," said Simone Chafik, a model agency worker holding her hand …

Lindsay's Armed Shopping Escort  —  Lindsay Lohan spent some time on trendy Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon shopping at the clothing boutique Vionnet — all while the paparazzi caught her every move on tape.  —  During her shopping trip, her new BFF, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy …

Hilary Duff performs in free concert  —  FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Singer and actress Hilary Duff took the stage of Crown Coliseum here Tuesday night in a free concert for military families.  —  Duff, the multi-platinum recording artist and star of movies such as "A Cinderella Story," performed …

Living well is the best form of revenge  —  Christie Brinkley looks better than ever despite her nightmare divorce drama.  —  Brinkley radiates confidence in our exclusive pictures - the first to be taken since her split from cheating hubby Peter Cook.  —  She didn't have to say a word …

Christina Aguilera Vamps It Up  —  Can we say pinup queen?  Va va voom.  The image fits the girl.  Christina recently revealed that she and her husband enjoy having sex in public places.  Oh yes she does.  Most recently in London.  —  She says, "It was in a specific room.  I can't say.