BRITNEY SPEARS...A BLOATED SEXAHOLIC?!?  —  why did this all have to go so very wrong?  britney spears quickly became the top 'messy messerson' of the year...even though she was a late entry into the game!  once she ditched kevin federline - the gates were swung wide open (along with her legs) …

Kim Kardashian sex tape coming to a theater near  —  Crowd favorite Kim Kardashian may be the star of an upcoming sex tape made with ex-boyfriend Ray-J. Jawn Murray on AOL-BV says:  —  Desperate times call for desperate measures!  Sources say a certain R&B singer, who has never really caught a major break …

Lindsay's Christmas Eve Party  —  Lindsay may be attending AA, but that didn't stop her from missing out on partying for Christmas Eve.  LL and Brittny Gastineau were spotted at Lotus in NYC on Sunday night, but supposedly Lindsay stayed away from the alcohol.  Star reports:

CARMEN & DAVE'S BI-ZARRE DIVORCE  —  Talk about irreconcilable differences!  Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro have apparently both gone gay since pulling the plug on their two-and-a-half-year marriage earlier this year.  —  Talk about irreconcilable differences!

STAR ON MARY-KATE @ 80LBS...ANOREXIC?  —  good morning boys & girls!  so it looks like nicole richie is off the skinny hook and in her place - we've got mary-kate olsen looking scary at only a mere 80lbs!  below is the latest cover of STAR magazine which features mary-kate and her new awful blonde hair …

EXCLUSIVE: Adam Brody on Rachel, Mischa, etc.  —  I'm quivering with delight right now as I am proud to announce my very first EXCLUSIVE!  Word!  —  A Socialite's Life has a very reliable source who recently dined with Adam Brody (the occasion involved turkey, hint hint) and some hot info was passed around.

Former Miss Nevada a Dairy Queen  —  Look what we found!  Katie Rees, former Miss Nevada, was up to her old tricks ... this time at Tia's Mexican Restaurant in Tampa, Florida.  —  The revealing picture was taken in June, 2004 and has been posted on a website since June 30, 2004.

EXCLUSIVE: Usher Remembers James Brown  —  Usher had a very special reason to grieve the late music legend James Brown: After their duet at the 2005 Grammys, the "Godfather of Soul" anointed the Confessions singer the "Godson of Soul."  —  "It couldn't have been more of a pleasure …

"Naked Boys" exposed in gay-themed movie  —  NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - In the grand tradition of "Dreamgirls" and "Funny Girl," the long-running off-Broadway musical "Naked Boys Singing!" is coming to the big screen.  —  The bare posteriors of the 10-member cast are being preserved …

CBS doesn't air special report on Ford  —  NEW YORK - Unlike its network rivals, CBS News did not break into its programming for a special report on former President Ford's death, instead running a printed "crawl" at the bottom of the screen with the news.  —  CBS said Wednesday …

Angelina Jolie's In-Depth Interview  —  If you haven't already, you really need to read this Angelina Jolie interview published on Page G1 of the Dec. 22 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.  It's one of the most in-depth looks into Angie's life... Here's an excerpt: … Read the full interview after the jump!

Casino Royale Breaks Bond Record  —  Many Bond fans scoffed when Daniel Craig was cast as the first blonde Bond, but the negative press didn't keep anyone away from the theaters.  Casino Royale has just become the most successful James Bond film ever.  It's already made $454 million at the box office!

ASHANTI AND NELLY ARE ENGAGED?  —  VC is hearing that superstar couple Ashanti and Nelly (AshaNelly?  Nashanti?) were engaged over the Christmas holiday.  This one is still a rumor, until their reps touch down off vacation and return our calls for a comment.

I am - Pam Anderson Christmas Upskirt of the Day  —  Here are some Christmas pics of Pam Anderson showing her panties to the world, with a glass of champagne, which is pretty weak considering we've all seen her goods violated by Tommy Lee.  I don't know if these are recent pics or not …

Leonardo DiCaprio thinks Orlando Bloom is lame  —  Leonardo DiCaprio is said to have no respect for the way Orland Bloom is handling his career.  DiCaprio supposedly sneers at Bloom's attempt to capitalize on his heartthrob status by taking roles as hot studs in all his latest films.

Tim Burton's Ex Alleges Massive Conspiracy  —  Lisa Marie, a model and Tim Burton's ex live-in girlfriend, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Burton, her lawyer and her friends conspired to fraudulently strip her of her right to palimony.  —  TMZ obtained a copy of the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Carrie Finds a Cute Cowboy  —  Carrie Underwood has had a huge year.  Winning awards left and right, losing a ton of weight and now she is ending the year with an adorable new boyfriend.  She is supposedly dating the cute Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, you know, the guy Jessica Simpson was recently linked to.

CELEBRITY INTERVIEW  —  Catching Up With...  Ryan Seacrest admits that when it comes to Dick Clark, he's a "little bit of a stalker."  The American Idol host says he's read every book and article about his mentor and adds "sometimes I'm afraid I scare him because I'm so overzealous."