LESBO 'LIP LOCK'  —  JENNIFER Aniston is very close to her best friend, Courtney Cox Arquette - and she's about to get even closer.  Aniston is guest-starring in Arquette's FX show, "Dirt," playing her archenemy, a rival tabloid editor.  But even better, according to Michael Ausiello of TVGuide.com, "Aniston's character is a lesbian.

Isaiah Washington Meets with Gay Leaders Over Slur  —  Isaiah Washington of Grey's Anatomy, who apologized for using a gay slur at the Golden Globes, met Monday with gay and lesbian organization leaders and "acknowledged the harm he caused," the groups said in a statement.

Jessica Simpson & John Mayer Hit Miami  —  Three weeks after getting cozy in New York over New Year's Eve, Jessica Simpson and John Mayer made another cute-couple appearance, this time in Miami.  —  On Monday, the pair worked out together at their hotel's Sports Club/LA gym …

Paris Folds in DUI Case  —  Paris Hilton has entered a plea in her DUI case.  —  Paris, originally charged with DUI, pled no contest Monday to alcohol-related reckless driving.  Hilton was not present when her lawyers, Howard Weitzman and Shawn Chapman Holley, told Los Angeles Superior …

Brad Pitt: 'Strippers Changed My Life'  —  On Brad Pitt's road to Hollywood, it helped to have strippers in the passenger seat.  —  Talking about one of his first jobs at Newsweek's annual Oscar roundtable Saturday in Hollywood, Pitt said, "My job was to drive them to bachelor parties and things.

Cameron Diaz & Kelly Slater: Surfing Buddies  —  Diaz and Slater on Jan. 19  —  After her post-Golden Globes spat with ex Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz headed to Hawaii for some quality time in the sun and surf - and champion surfer Kelly Slater was on hand to keep her company.

Postie enjoys nice bank role  —  The New York Post's state editor is on the payroll of one of Albany's most powerful lobbying groups, it was revealed yesterday.  —  Fredric U. Dicker was paid for a Jan. 9 speech to the New York Bankers Association, the Albany Times Union reported.

Naomi denying Brazil sect's appeal  —  The Dreamgirls themselves - Anika Noni Rose, Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson - sparkled at the film's U.K. premiere.  —  Naomi Campbell called yesterday - no jokes about flying cell phones, please.  The supermodel was a perfect lady …

AND THE NOMINEES ARE...  The nominees for the 79th Academy Awards were announced this morning, and "Dreamgirls" leads the pack with 8 nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for Eddie Murphy and Best Supporting Actress for Jennifer Hudson.  Surprisingly, it did not receive nods for Best Picture or Best Director.

Paris and Jenna to Show Virgins the Ropes?  —  When you think of Paris Hilton and Jenna Jameson, the last thing you probably think is ... virgins.  —  And yet, sources tell TMZ that famed on-camera sexhibitionists Hilton and Jameson have been contacted about "participating" …

Mandy Moore: I struggled with depression  —  NEW YORK - Mandy Moore has a lot going for her, including a starring role opposite Diane Keaton in the upcoming comedy "Because I Said So."  Even so, she says she's grappled with depression.  —  "A few months ago I felt really low, really sad.

BAND OF GOLD  —  HAVE Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams secretly tied the knot?  Last month, we reported the spotlight-shunning duo had quietly applied for a marriage license in Brooklyn, where they have a townhouse in Cobble Hill.  At the time, friends said the lovers, who met while filming …

LETO'S LOONEY AT SUNDANCE  —  JARED Leto was in a foul mood at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Saturday night.  Leto, who was promoting "Chapter 27" (in which he plays John Lennon's assassin) picked fights with photographers and clubgoers in the VIP section of Tao at Harry O's.

James Franco Speaks Out On Lohan's Rehab Stay  —  Hidden under a hood and hounded by paparazzi, Lindsay Lohan stepped out of rehab this weekend, while the man who may have led to her decision to get treatment came to Access Hollywood.  —  Actor James Franco came to Park City …

Keira Sues Over Being Called Skinny  —  Keira is so furious over an article that was published in the Daily Mail about her weight; she's taking legal action.  The original article about a girl who had died of anorexia included a shot of Keira on a beach.  Keira says the article suggests …

Stallone knocked out sex to prep for film  —  Plus: Jennifer Connelly wavering about adopting from Africa  —  Talk about sacrificing for your craft: Sylvester Stallone says he gave up sex to improve his on-screen performance in "Rocky Balboa."  —  The 60-year-old actor said he had to stop doing …

Anna Nicole Running Scared Over Baby  —  As tomorrow's deadline looms for the DNA test to establish the paternity of Anna Nicole Smith's baby, TMZ has learned Smith's lawyers are furiously working to halt the test.  —  Sources tell TMZ that Smith's lawyers are now arguing that the order requiring …

Mika shall inherit the earth  —  NEW star MIKA is shaping up to be the biggest music sensation since the ARCTIC MONKEYS burst on to the scene last year.  —  Last night his debut single Grace Kelly went straight in at No1 on downloads alone.  —  The CD is not even released until a week today.

Kate Moss helps out  —  Poor Kate Moss.  Just when she needs her strung-out druggie boyfriend the most, he's nowhere to be found.  Who am I kidding...Pete Doherty couldn't help push a car out of the mud (the car isn't actually Kate's it's her friends).  He weighs like 100 pounds.