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.

Rupert Everett Goes to (Isaiah) Washington  —  Hey, Isaiah Washington, next time you wanna spew some anti-gay rhetoric, call Rupert Everett.  —  The openly gay actor says he doesn't mind derogatory names thrown his way.  "I like being called faggot, queer.

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 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" …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Keira Knightley Sues Over Anorexia Claims  —  Actress Keira Knightley is suing a British tabloid, saying that it implied she lied about having an eating disorder.  —  At issue is a Jan. 11 story in the Daily Mail about a teenage girl who died of anorexia.  It was illustrated with a shot of Knightley on a beach in a bikini.

KIM WITH SOMEONE'S EX  —  If the world is a small place, then Hollywood is the size of a postage stamp.  —  Everybody seems to know everybody up on those famous hills.  —  The latest minglers we've spotted out are Kimberly Stewart and Lindsay Lohan's ex, Harry Morton.

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 …

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.

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.

So Much For Tara Reid Cleaning Up Her Image  —  Tara Reid , Exclusives! , Film Festivals , Music & Movies  —  Park City Utah got a special treat on Monday night when Hollywood "Party Girl" Tara Reid got humped on stage by rapper Akon during his performance of "Smack That"

Cruise 'is Christ' of Scientology  —  TOM Cruise is the new "Christ" of Scientology, according to leaders of the cult-like religion.  —  The Mission: Impossible star has been told he has been "chosen" to spread the word of his faith throughout the world.  —  And leader David Miscavige believes …

JENNIFER GARNER FIT AND FABULOUS AT L.A. PREMIERE  —  Just a few months ago Jennifer Garner confessed she couldn't seem to lose the extra weight she gained while pregnant with her baby daughter Violet.  The pretty actress was back to her old athletic self when she turned out for the premiere …

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 …

More of Jessica Biel's Ass in a Bikini  —  Even though it might feel like it, it's not every day that you get to see Jessica Biel in a bikini, so I hope you don't mind my posting more Jessica Biel's awesome assets.  —  There isn't really that much to say, that I haven't already said.