Amber alert: Model Valletta in rehab  —  Supermodel turned actress Amber Valletta has entered rehab for "work stress, image issues" and nonsubstance-related addiction, according to a close source.  —  The stunning blond - who had eye-catching roles in "Hitch" and "Transporter 2" - is being treated at the Meadows in Wickenburg, Ariz.

Tom Cruise: Hollywood's Newest Free Agent  —  It may be Hollywood's biggest divorce ever: the seemingly abrupt end to the 14-year union of Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures.  —  "Extra" is behind the war of the words between the world's biggest star and studio titan Sumner Redstone …

JonBenet prankster blitzes Wolf  —  Captain Janks has struck again!  —  Yesterday, the notorious prank caller and Howard Stern fan - real identity: North Wales, Pa., gas-station employee Thomas Cipriano - scammed his way onto CNN's "The Situation Room."  —  In a live 4 p.m. phone interview …

Britney 'snubs Jessica kiss'  —  A heavily pregnant Britney Spears has offended Jessica Simpson by not allowing her to plant a kiss on her expanding bump, according to reports.  —  Britney, who is due to give birth to her second child in September, once shocked fans by snogging queen …

Mel Phones Jews — "I'm Really Sorry"  —  Mel Gibson has decided to make good with the Jewish community, one Jew at a time.  —  TMZ has learned that Gibson has been calling entertainment industry honchos with whom he's worked in the past and apologizing for his anti-Semitic rant the morning of his DUI arrest.

Brody Jenner's 23rd birthday  —  Brody Jenner had a party at Privilege Nightclub in Hollywood to celebrate his 23rd birthday, which you can tell from the people that showed up, was STAR STUDDED!  Stavros Niarchos came out of hiding.  There was booze there and it was in Hollywood so of course Tara Reid showed up.

K-Fed to World: "I'm Broke But So Damn Smart"  —  K-Fed might not be the world's greatest rapper, but there's one thing he does claim to be "amazing" at: the GED.  —  The rapper-on-the-make says that he passed his high school equivalency with flying colors — "Not that it's the hardest thing in the world," he admits.

Dane Cook's Teeth Are Stronger Than Jessica Alba's  —  Jessica Alba recently had to undergo dental work after experiencing a kiss from comedian, Dane Cook.  The Sun Online reports: … That sounds hot.  And by hot, I mean extremely painful and ultimately one of the grossest things I've heard in a while.

What's Worse?  Mischa Barton's Thigh Or Cisco Adler?  —  I'm not too sure if this picture of Mischa Barton's curdled thigh is real or fake but there's no reason for me to believe that it's not.  I mean, we've all seen her out of shape body in a bikini before and just because you're skinny …

Michael Jackson murals may go up for bid  —  Plus: Is Ashton Kutcher seeing red about following Kabbalah?  —  Some of Michael Jackson's art collection might end up on eBay.  —  The singer reportedly owes thousands of dollars to an art-gallery owner in Santa Ynez Valley, California …

NORM: Local 'Idol' entry Gordon assaulted  —  Local "American Idol" contestant Mikalah Gordon is "lucky she's alive" after being assaulted during a robbery at gunpoint at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, her mother said.  —  Gordon, 18, was taking a break from recording music when a man pointing …

'SNL' sans Sanz?  Not this fall, actor says  —  If Horatio Sanz is on his way out at "Saturday Night Live," it's news to him.  —  Reports flared up this week that the former Chicago comedian is getting the ax as part of cost-cutting at NBC's live-from-New-York perennial.

Kate & Owen: Keeping Their Distance  —  For Owen Wilson, the Aug. 22 London premiere of You, Me and Dupree was more like you, me and no Kate Hudson in sight.  Where was his co-star?  Home in Los Angeles, where she was photographed Aug. 20 with estranged husband Chris Robinson, 39, and their son Ryder, 2.

WHOSE DODGY TAN?  —  Fake tan is clearly the best and safest way to get that sun-kissed look.  —  But there are certain precautions one must take before application begins.  —  And the most crucial is to exfoliate and then moisturise any rough patches...  These being the elbows, the knees and the feet.

Constantine Maroulis Confirmed for Broadway's Wedding Singer  —  Constantine Maroulis, a finalist in the 2005 season of television's "American Idol," will join the cast of Broadway's The Wedding Singer, it was announced.  —  Playbill.com first reported Maroulis' casting on Aug. 22.

Former POW Jessica Lynch Expecting  —  Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch is expecting her first child in January with boyfriend Wes Robinson.  —  The West Virginia soldier made headlines three years ago when in the early months of the Iraq war she was captured and later rescued.

The Shins Stretching Out On Third Album  —  Indie rock kingpins the Shins stretch out on their third album, "Wincing the Night Away," due in January via Sub Pop. Save for a handful of backing vocals, the set is completely finished and will be mixed in the coming weeks in Portland …

Taylor Hicks Sues Over iTunes Releases  —  "Idol" crooner in beef with 2001 Nashville recordings producer  —  "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks has sued a Tennessee music producer to halt the online distribution of songs the grey-haired crooner recorded five years before copping the reality TV crown.

Heather Locklear: Sheer Skirt!!  —  Heather's Sheer Madness  —  Oopsy Dasiy!  Heather Locklear was spotted out and about Tuesday morning revealing a bit more than she intended in a sheer summer skirt.  Heather, 44, and funnyman David Spade, 42, have reportedly been dating since April and met through their mutual manager.

Catherine Zeta Jones Kids  —  Cat Gets 'Thamed' … Meow!  Catherine Zeta-Jones and hubby Michael Douglas were spotted walking their children — son Dylan Michael Douglas, 5, and Carys Zeta Douglas, 3 — off a dock on the Thames River this past weekend in Richmond, UK.

A Racy Twist for "Survivor"  —  Some may call it exploiting racial tensions.  CBS calls it darn good television.  —  Jeff Probst popped in on The Early Show Wednesday morning, confirming the reports that the 20 castaways for Survivor: Cook Islands will be grouped by race …