EXCLUSIVE: Isaiah Washington Apologizes  —  Grey's Anatomy actor Isaiah Washington has issued an apology in a statement exclusive to PEOPLE for his behavior during an on-set argument with costar Patrick Dempsey.  —  "I sincerely regret my actions and the unfortunate use of words during …

Kevin & Britney: Spending Time Apart  —  Kevin Federline and Britney Spears party separately.  Spears has been spending nights at the Beverly Hills hotel instead of at home, but sources say their marriage of two years is fine.  His new child was born September 12, but Federline seems …

Damon, Clooney Urge Voters to End Poverty  —  Why would George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Don Cheadle be standing in line?  The stars recently filmed a public service announcement that shows them patiently waiting their turn at a voting booth.  The queue also includes …

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order  —  The View cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck is fuming mad over an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in which a character, whose name is very close to her own, is raped and killed, she said on Tuesday.  —  "Last week Law & Order …

Mucca is a bloody LIAR  —  CLODAGH HARTLEY  —  and ALEX PEAKE  —  HEATHER Mills last night threatened to sue The Sun — as supermodel Kate Moss became the latest to expose her as a LIAR.  —  Lady Mucca, 38, has instructed lawyers to take action after details of her marriage-split with Sir Paul McCartney were published last week.

Cruise and Holmes set a date for November  —  Finally, a TomKat wedding date.  —  And though it may be Tom Cruise's third wedding, it's shaping up to be a departure from his under-the-radar nuptials from the past.  —  TOMKAT TIMELINE: Trace their romance

FATHER FIGURE  —  "BROWN Bunny" director Vincent Gallo, 45, has a new friend - Los Angeles "It" Girl Cory Kennedy, 16.  Kennedy, who blogs about her nightlife exploits and dalliances with celebrities despite being underage, has called Gallo a "keeper" on her blog and posts pictures of them together.

SEXY SCARLETT MAKES JOSH BLUSH  —  Most guys would be jumping for joy if their girlfriend was named The Sexiest Woman Alive, but Scarlett Johansson receiving the honor in Esquire magazine hasn't exactly put boyfriend Josh Hartnett in a celebratory mood, as he's getting increasingly thin-skinned …

Vivica Slums It With Federline  —  I swear I am not making this up...  Vivica A. Fox will star with Kevin Federline in a "hardcore musical" called "Caught On Tape."  The tragedy of an attempt at acting will be produced by Sticky Fingaz'.  Mr. Fingaz' told The Sun:

Jen's guard & photog star in chase scene  —  Jennifer Aniston had a drama of her own Monday night as she performed on the Broadway stage in "The 24 Hour Plays" at the American Airlines Theatre.  —  Although other stars, like Sam Rockwell, Liev Schreiber, Anna Paquin, Fisher Stevens and Kieran Culkin …

Paris Hilton's Big Apology  —  Call it P.A.D.D.: Paris Against Drunk Driving.  The December issue of Seventeen magazine features the heiress, 25 - who was arrested on September 7 in L.A. for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol - on the cover and in a full-page PSA …

Lindsay Lohan the next Dick van dyke?  —  We have always been a fan of Lindsay for her acting but it looks like she is having doubts about her abilities.  She's evidently concerned about being able to pull off a British accent for her upcoming role in A Woman of No Importance.

Britney and Kevin are partying separately  —  Plus: Is Lindsay Lohan a bad influence on Demi Moore's daughter?  —  Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are spending more time apart - but insist all is good with their marriage.  —  The two have been spotted partying separately, and even dancing with others.

MASTERPIECE THEATER AT THE WHITNEY  —  Chuck Close, Uma Thurman and a world famous Sri Lankan movie producer were among the luminaries gathered last night at New York's Whitney museum for a gala celebrating its latest exhibition, Picasso and American Art.  Seth Meyers, Andy Samberg …

Madonna "Startled" By Big Adoption Mess  —  Madonna told Oprah yesterday that she was surprised by the media blitzkrieg she's faced since adopting a Malawian baby, and says the media is, naturally, to blame.  —  The Queen of Pop taped an interview yesterday on O's show that will air today …

Project Runway Judge Nina Garcia Expecting  —  Project Runway judge Nina Garcia and her husband, David Conrod, a senior managing director at Guggenheim Capital, are expecting their first child together in March, Garcia confirms exclusively to PEOPLE.  —  "This baby must have some amazing fashion sense …

ELISABETH'S 'SVU' HASSLE  —  YAPPY "View" co-host Elisa beth Hasselbeck is up in arms over an episode of "Law & Order: SVU" where a character named Elizabeth Hassenback is raped and murdered.  —  She says she believes the char acter was meant to be her.  —  On yesterday's edition of …