STAR'S SKINNY NICOLE RICHIE DIAGRAM  —  oh this photos are sad - someone get this girl some help!  although she seems to keep going up & down in weight - it's very clear that nicole richie is in trouble!  STAR clearly outlines the differences between a few months ago (may 28th) to just recently (aug 12th)

Xtina no Storch singer  —  Ladies and gentlemen, just in time to promote their new albums: a feud between Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton's producer, Scott Storch.  —  Storch worked on Aguilera's last album, but says he dropped out of her "Back to Basics" CD because, among other things …

Just Me and Dupree  —  US Weekly is suggesting that a budding romantic relationship between Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson is the real reason behind her split from rocker hubby, Chris Robinson.  According to the gossip rag: … I don't know if I believe this or not.

Timberlake not a Taylor Hicks fan  —  'He can't carry a tune in a bucket' says the 'Sexy Back' singer of the 'Idol'  —  Justin Timberlake is not in awe of Taylor Hicks' talent.  —  "People think he looks so normal, and he's so sweet and he's so earnest, but he can't carry a tune in a bucket …

I Just Want To Live  —  Britney Spears once wondered what it would be like to use a time machine to gaze into the future but she really doesn't need a time machine to see what the future may hold ... all she has to do is take a good look at the men in her life.

The Barkers Meet MySpace  —  Maybe Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler just need their space.  Make that their MySpace.  —  On the heels of news that Barker had filed for divorce last week after less than two years of marriage, Moakler headed to her personal page on the social networking site …

Jessica Biel's Ass is the Real Illusion  —  There is no way that Jessica Biel's ass is for real.  Here she is at the New York premiere of her new film The Illusionist, but it's her ass that's the real illusion.  —  I don't know if it's some kind of special effect, ass implants …

Paris Hilton, World Record Winner  —  Ms. Hilton has made it into the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records, but it may not be for a reason she'd particularly enjoy.  While Britney Spears or Tom Cruise were probably somewhere close behind, Paris takes the crown for our favorite record ever — Most Overrated Person.

Phillippe for The Dark Knight?  —  MegaStar says: 'Is there anyone in Hollywood NOT involved in this sequel?'  —  Having been one of the first to break the news that Heath Ledger is playing The Joker in the forthcoming Batman Begins sequel, we might have more casting info.

Rupert Friend Physique  —  Rupert Friend, also known as the man who dates Keira Knightley and starred alongside her in Pride and Prejudice, was photographed outside the London apartment that the two of them share with no shirt on!  He watched from the steps as two other folks moved a large cabinet case …

Rapper gives her African hotshot the Eve-ho, sez pal  —  Rapper Eve is distancing herself from her on-again, off-again boyfriend, the son of an African dictator, even as he came closer to power last week.  —  The entire 50-man government of Equatorial Guinea walked out Thursday after pressure …

Rachael Ray's Special Guest: Oprah  —  When Rachael Ray's new talk show kicks off in September, one very special guest will be in the house: Ray's friend and mentor, Oprah Winfrey.  —  On Aug. 3, Winfrey, 52, made a surprise stop at the New York City set of Ray's show …

Scissor Sisters  —  Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson had an emotional meeting where Jen apparently gave newly separate Kate some advice.  WTF kind of advice could she give?  I think these two should butt nasties.  Maybe their annoyingness (not a word, I know) could cancel each other out.

Madonna Concert Under Scrutiny in Germany  —  Prosecutors in Germany will monitor Madonna's "Confessions Tour" stop in Düsseldorf on Sunday to see if the show's mock-crucifixion scene, already denounced by the Roman Catholic Church, insults religious beliefs.

'City Slickers' actor Bruno Kirby dies  —  LOS ANGELES - Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor known for playing the best friend in two of Billy Crystal's biggest comedies "When Harry Met Sally" and "City Slickers," has died.  He was 57.  —  Kirby died Monday in Los Angeles …

Cher Likes To Smear Stuff On Her Face  —  Legendary singer and diva Cher took some time for relaxation and rejuvenation as she headed to an exclusive day spa in Los Angeles Tuesday.  —  But this isn't the first time the forever young looking icon has stepped out in public with a mask on …

Newsmakers: Shannen Doherty  —  Doherty: 'I'm not going to combat lies'  —  The star of "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Charmed" is back with a new show on Oxygen called "Breaking Up With Shannen Doherty."  She spoke with NEWSWEEK's Nicki Gostin.  Very briefly.  We stand by our reporter.