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. …

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.

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" …

Trio tame 'Pussycat' for reality skein  —  The CW is teaming with McG, Jimmy Iovine and "America's Next Top Model" producer Ken Mok to launch "The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll."  —  Net has ordered eight hourlong episodes of the project, a sort of "Top Model" meets "American Idol" …

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 …

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.

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.

"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.

Did Barbra Striesand Have Some Work Done?  —  I'm guessing that she did.  Go ahead and check out the Lasky Clinic website, and see for yourself.  Maybe it was a rush job, after he not so flattering appearance the other day?

Pharrell Loses Billboard Battle To LeToya And Now 22  —  Former Destiny's Child member tops albums chart; rapper/producer comes in at #3.  —  LeToya's self-titled album  —  Pharrell or LeToya?  Which artist could dethrone Now That's What I Call Music!  22, ending the compilation's two-week reign atop Billboard's albums chart?

Avril Lavigne Dolls Up On Her Honeymoon  —  Here are pictures of Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley on their honeymoon in Italy.  Now let's try to pretend that Deryck is not in the picture, which is very hard to do since he resembles an elf, and discuss how cute Avril looks in that little pink mini skirt.

Heidi Klum in the Buff  —  Plus: Couples Watch, with Kristin Cavallari & Brody Jenner  —  Heidi Klum is fully flaunting her pregnancy curves (her baby with husband Seal will join 10-month-old Henry Gunther and Leni, 2).  At a Beverly Hills party to celebrate her in-the-buff appearance …

And It Was All Yellow  —  Bananarama mounting a comeback?  —  For Hewitt, I'd bleed myself dry  —  "So have you seen my booty lately?"  —  Jennifer Love Badonkadonk?  —  Oh, all right, fine, we'll leave the kids be.  —  On the plus side, I guess it'll be easy for them to find each other if they ever get separated.

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 …

Nicole Richie's nude photo fear  —  LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Nicole Richie is terrified that nude pictures of her are about to be leaked on to the internet.  —  The 'Simple Life' star was attending the new karaoke night at exclusive Hollywood nightclub 'Guys' with friends Lindsay Lohan and Mary Kate Olsen, when she lost her camera.

Harry asks Lindsay to stop drinking  —  Lindsay Lohan was scolded for her "heavy partying" last week in a letter from Morgan Creek CEO James G. Robinson, but Lindsay's party style since she began dating restaurant owner Harry Morton has been a lot tamer than it used to be.

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 …

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 …