Pete buys two new syringes  —  JUST three days and 15 hours after leaving The Priory, PETE DOHERTY has been spotted buying SYRINGES.  —  I had really hoped the BABYSHAMBLES singer's latest trip to rehab would be his last.  —  He emerged on Monday looking healthier than I have ever seen him.

CRABBY JESSICA 'ON EGGSHELLS'  —  JESSICA Simpson is not a happy camper lately - mentally or physically.  During the after-party for her sister Ashlee's London debut in "Chicago," Simpson stormed out of the Sound Bar shouting, "I don't want to be here - why won't people just leave me alone?"

Simon to Clay — Give Me a Break!  —  Leave it to Simon Cowell to put down a guy on Paxil.  —  When commenting on Clay Aiken's recent admittance that he takes the anti-depressant to deal with the fame that came with "American Idol," Cowell definitely didn't hold back.  —  "Oh give me a break.

Pathologist: Drug combo killed Smith son  —  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Anna Nicole Smith's 20-year-old son died from the accidental effect of methadone and two antidepressant drugs interacting in his system, according to a prominent American pathologist who conducted a private autopsy.

Avril Hocks Another Loogie  —  Avril Lavigne is worse than an angry llama.  The singer took out yet another photographer with a deadly shot of spit last night — this time hitting the man square in the face.  —  After celebrating her 22nd birthday at Hyde, the wannabe punk-rocker unleashed a torrent of …

Naomi Campbell Warned for Skipping Court  —  An annoyed judge threatened Naomi Campbell with arrest on Wednesday after she failed to show up in Manhattan Criminal Court to face charges of assaulting her housekeeper.  —  "She is absolutely obligated to appear at the next court date or the law will go into effect.

Probation for 98 Degrees Singer  —  Jeff Timmons, a former member of boy band 98 Degrees, was sentenced by a Florida court on Wednesday to a year's probation on charges of driving recklessly and refusing to sign a citation in April.  —  His lawyers entered a plea of no contest to the two misdemeanors, the Associated Press reports.

Kathy's Laser Ring Removal  —  Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie and now Kathy Griffin: The comic, 45, who recently divorced husband of five years Matt Moline, told Us Weekly on September 19 that she had just done away with a tattoo - of a wedding band.  "I had it lasered off today," she said.

Olivia Newton-John Moves On  —  More than a year after her boyfriend vanished at sea, the singer releases an album of healing songs  —  On his last day before he disappeared at sea, Patrick McDermott was gardening in the backyard of the Malibu home he shared with his love of eight years, Olivia Newton-John.

Oh, baby: Aguilera and Spears end their feud  —  Plus: Bill Clinton pokes fun at Michael Douglas  —  Looks like the feud between Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera really is over.  —  The "Dirrty" singer bought a $570 gift bag for Spears' new son, according to Life & Style.

BRITNEY FLYING SOLO  —  Avert your eyes, ladies and gentlemen.  Britney Spears is taking charge of her own publicity.  The pop-tart turned mother-of-two's longtime flack Leslie Sloane Zelnik has been on hiatus since Labor Day, with Spears vowing she could handle the PR duties related to the birth of her second son, Sutton, on her own.

KINKY PC PINK PERFORMS  —  She's well known for her arresting performances...  But is imitating an officer of the law taking things too far?  —  We think not, actually.  —  After all, who doesn't enjoy a star in costume?  It shows they're not afraid of taking themselves too seriously...

Rosie Named The Worst-Looking Celebrity  —  According to Phillip Swann and TVpredictions.com (a website covering the in's and out's of the HDTV industry) has named Rosie O'Donnell the worst-looking celebrity in High Definition TV.  Known for its crystal-clear pictures, HDTV can pick up every line …

Paris Hilton's DUI arraignment postponed  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paris Hilton's arraignment on drunken-driving charges has been postponed to December at the request of her attorney, a spokesman for city prosecutors said Wednesday.  —  Hilton was originally scheduled to be arraigned Thursday …

Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson: Together at Last... At Last  —  Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson are finally shooting The Other Boleyn Girl together in London, and even if this movie is the worst movie ever, it will still be the best movie ever.

IS THIS A BABY BUMP?  —  It's certainly not a very obvious bulge.  —  But rumours have persisted that this lady is in the famiy way ever since her recent marriage.  —  Pammy Anderson has twice stated on her official site that she's not up the duff... first on 8th September 2006, saying:

Singer Jewel to co-host `Nashville Star'  —  NEW YORK - Jewel will host the fifth season of USA Network's "Nashville Star," country music's search for the next great country artist.  —  The new season will begin Jan. 11 with Cowboy Troy returning as co-host, the network announced Wednesday.

Rapper's family grieves the death of a newborn  —  Rap music pioneer Joseph (Rev. Run) Simmons and his wife, Justine, were coping very publicly yesterday with a personal tragedy - the death of their newborn daughter on Tuesday at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J.