POLE PULVERIZES LOHAN THIGHS  —  LINDSAY Lohan is suffering for her art - that is, suffering bruises from dancing on a stripper's pole to prepare for her role as a topless dancer in her new movie, "I Know Who Killed Me."  —  Lohan, 20, who sometimes forgets her underwear in real life …

The sound of motherhood is music to Stefani's ears  —  If you're not a fan of Broadway or Hollywood musicals, you might have heard Gwen Stefani's current single, Wind It Up, and wondered: What's up with the yodeling?  —  Those in the know immediately recognized the reference to The Lonely Goatherd, a song from The Sound of Music.

Celibate Paris declares 'sex is sacred'  —  Plus, Michael Jackson says sayonara to Tokyo appearance  —  Partying heiress Paris Hilton claims she's been celibate lately.  —  Hilton — who reportedly has been dumped by her panty-less best friend, Britney Spears — had declared …

Paris Going Greek With Wedding To Stavros  —  Los Angeles, CA (AHN) - Paris Hilton almost went through 2006 without getting engaged but the party loving socialite has reportedly confirmed wedding rumors.  —  According to Britain's Daily Star newspaper, Hilton has revealed that she will be marrying …

Britney Booed, Boo-Hoos, Bails on Lakers  —  How the tide has turned - now it's Britney who's getting booed and K-Fed, or something like him, eliciting cheers.  —  The exhibitionist pop star was among the fans at last night's Lakers-Wizards game at L.A.'s Staples Center, attending with sister Jamie Lynn and agent Jason Trawick.

SHE'S BAAACK: ANNA NICOLE RETURNS TO U.S.A.!  —  Anna Nicole Smith, who's been hiding out in the Bahamas for several months, turned up in a San Francisco court Friday morning.  —  The former Playboy Playmate and current TrimSpa spokeswoman arrived at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals …

Sunday Finale: Yul Kwon wins 'Survivor'  —  NEW YORK - His former competitors awarded Yul Kwon, the "godfather" of the CBS game "Survivor: Cook Islands," with the $1 million top prize Sunday in a classic finale that pitted brains vs. brawn.  —  Kwon, a management consultant …

Fired Editor's Remarks Said to Have Provoked Murdoch  —  Rupert Murdoch personally ordered the dismissal of Judith Regan, the publisher of a widely criticized O. J. Simpson book, after he heard reports of a heated conversation Ms. Regan had with a company lawyer on Friday that included comments …

Britney continues to ensure therapy for her kids  —  Her poor kids.  They better learn to fight at an early age or move to Tibet.  Once their classmates figure out who their mom is and google her, it's over.  Courteny Love's daughter, Francis Bean, needs to give these kids a call and give …

Barneys for Ben & Jen  —  Jennifer Garner was spotted doing a bit of Christmas shopping yesterday afternoon at Barneys in Beverly Hills with hubby Ben Affleck and 1-year-old daughter Violet.  —  Ben recently spoke to USA Today about parenting: "I've never been very judicious about my own behavior …

Matt Damon Wants The Bush Girls to go to War  —  It seems as if Matt and Angelina are opening up a lot these days while promoting their new movie.  While Angie is finally telling us about loving Brad, Matt is getting quite political.  I know some of you are over my Matt obsession but whenever …

MEL'S SECRET DAUGHTER  —  Painter Carmel Sloane claims the millionaire actor made her mum pregnant on a mattress in the back of his car before he was famous 30 YEARS ago.  —  And now her 10-year-old son Jordan bears a striking resemblance to his secret GRANDAD.  —  Carmel, 29, said: "I'm not doing it for his money.

GALLO DOUBLES PRICE FOR SEX  —  SLEEPING with Vincent Gallo is getting to be a pricey proposition.  —  Last February, the outrageous actor-director offered to "fulfill the wish, dream, or fantasy of any naturally born female" for a "modest fee of $50,000 plus expenses."

Oprah Gets Real  —  Well, as "real" as reality television can be, I guess.  The Great O is broadening her television horizons into the land of prime-time TV with the introduction of two new reality series, according to Reuters: … Oprah Winfrey reality series headed to prime time [Reuters]

SHARON STONE AND CHRISTIAN SLATER: HAPPY TOGETHER  —  We confess we had our doubts at first, but it seems Sharon Stone,48, and Christian Slater,37, really ARE a couple!  They were VERY friendly while promoting their movie Bobby, and their playful and affectionate behavior at the American Music Awards left …

Pink's marriage on rocks?  —  Pink's marriage to motocross star Carey Hart is in trouble, after less than a year.  —  The couple - who wed on a beach in Costa Rica in January this year - have spent long spells apart because of their work commitments and the distance is said to be putting pressure on their relationship.

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