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 …

Heath Ledger & Michelle Williams to Paparazzi: 'You're No. One'  —  Earlier this year Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams packed up and left Australia after one too many run-ins with the paps down under.  The last straw was apparently when the paparazzi attacked him with water pistols …

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)

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.

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 …

'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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

Quote Of The Day  —  Hitmaker and producer Scott Storch responds in In Touch Weekly to F.U.S.S., a diss song about him on Christina Aguilera's new album, Back to Basics.  —  "It's pretty pathetic thats she would do a song like this.  I worked on half of her last CD and sold her millions of copies.

Paris Hilton Forgets Panties for Blender Cover?  —  Sexy socialite Paris Hilton is ready to solidify her place in pop history.  —  The star, who is set to release her debut album on August 22nd graces the cover of Blender's Hot Report in stockings and a bra.

MySpace finds room for split  —  Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Playboy Playmate and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, who filed for divorce on Aug. 8, have taken their real-life drama from TV to postings on MySpace.  —  The couple, married on Oct. 30, 2004, starred in the MTV reality series …

'Sex & The City' Inspires Lindsay Lohan  —  Lindsay Lohan has hailed seminal sitcom Sex And The City for inspiring her dating philosophy.  Even though Lohan was only 12 years old when the Sarah Jessica Parker-starring comedy started, the star admits she loves having open and casual relationships with men …