''Idol'' Honcho Addresses Contestant's Naughty Photos  —  ''American Idol'' producer Nigel Lythgoe comments on the emergence of provocative photos of Antonella Barba  —  Is Antonella Barba this season's Frenchie?  The American Idol contestant and New Jersey native has been under fire lately due …

Kevin Visits Britney in Rehab  —  "Extra's" learned that Britney's estranged ex, Kevin Federline, visited the pop princess at the Promises rehab clinic in Malibu Friday.  —  Britney is expected to be a patient at the facility for 30-45 days, while it's rumored K-Fed is currently taking care of their two young sons.

Paris' Minions Can't Get Into Clubs Without Her  —  Brandon Davis (aka Greasy Bear, Fat Elvis) and Stavros Nirachos (aka the Greek shipping heir that Paris throws her slop on) aren't able to able to get in any hot clubs without Paris around .  Hah!  I mean, neither can I but I'm not well-known!

John Mayer: Not Denying Jessica Romance  —  Though John Mayer has been coy about his romance with Jessica Simpson in the past, the singer may be loosening up a bit more when it comes to discussing their relationship.  —  When asked by Time Out New York, "So, what about Jessica?

Anna Nicole's Ex-Assistant Breaks Her Silence  —  Anna Nicole Smith's former assistant, Kim Walther, has spoken out for the first time, telling Entertainment Tonight that Smith's greatest role still was ahead of her.  —  "She wanted five more kids, and she had whole chests full of girl clothes …

I See Patricia Heaton's Nipple  —  I see Patricia Heaton's nipple.  Do I want to see Patricia Heaton's nipple?  Probably not, but there it is.  —  Heaton was at the premiere for Wicked, where the red carpet flash bulbs revealed a lot more than the fact that she wasn't wearing a bra.

Jackson Family to Tour; Oscar Partying Begins; No Money For Al Gore  —  It had to happen eventually: With no work coming his way, Michael Jackson, sources say, has agreed to do a tour with sister Janet and his brothers.  —  I'm told that Michael reluctantly met with his siblings on Monday in Las Vegas.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY  —  Diamond Select Toys is celebrating Buffy the Vampire Slayer's 10th Anniversary at New York Comic Con!  Join the cast for a Saturday morning panel and afternoon autograph sessions by members of the cast!  Cast members include: Nicholas Brendon …

Gay-Bashing Hardaway Sued for Being Deadbeat  —  Not only is Tim Hardaway the country's most hated gay-bashing bigot, but now TMZ has learned that he's being sued for more than $750,000 for skipping out on his mortgage, as well as rent payments on a car wash that used to bear his name.

Anna Nicole's other life  —  When they first met, the then Vickie Lynn Hogan and Sandi Powledge were just friends.  But over time that friendship turned into a tumultuous love affair.  —  Long ago, before blond bombshell Anna Nicole Smith left Houston to find international fortune and fame …

Pre-Oscar Fab  —  All the pre-Oscar parties are going down right now in the Wood.  Celebs came out to the Vanity Fair Vanity Fair's Sixth Annual Amped Concert at Boulevard3:  —  Clearly WE'RE the ones who need to be rockin the stunna shades with those neon yellow teeth.

Terrence, Watch Out!  She's a Crazy B*tch!  —  Terrence Howard's a brave man — hooking up with cage fighter wannabe Naomi Campbell.  —  Though the New York Daily News reports the two will make their debut as a couple at the Oscars on Sunday, TMZ spotted them arm-in-arm as they left Mr. Chow last night.

Borat Ain't Allowed To Present At Oscars  —  Refusing to go on stage without the cloak of his alter-ego Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen has very politey said, "No thanks," to presenting at the Oscars this Sunday.  According to the The L.A. Times, producers for the show were a little concerned …

Kat McPhee: "Feel 'Em, Tyra, They're Real!"  —  The best way to get to second base with Katherine McPhee — ask her to prove she's never had a boob job!  —  After jiggling her rack for the audience at "The Tyra Banks Show," Tyra asked the stacked "American Idol" runner-up if she could cop …

Drew Barrymore Bikini Pictures  —  I've never thought much of Drew Barrymore.  I think she's annoying, and not a good actress.  But after seeing these Drew Barrymore bikini pictures, I thought I'd change my mind.  —  Well, I haven't.  Sure, she looks good in a bikini, but it really doesn't change anything for me.

Mischa Barton Smokes Pot (?) and Drives  —  Alright, first a disclaimer: While I have no direct evidence that Mischa Barton is in fact smoking pot, that is what it looks like.  Call me crazy, but in Hollywood, when you see someone smoking a hand-rolled cigarette, it's usually not a herbal cigarette.

Kidman, Crowe @ Oprah's Oscar Special  —  Oscar winners Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe appeared on camera together for the very first time.  The Aussie pair interview each other at The Beverly Hills Hotel.  Here's a mini-transcript of their conversation together: … Nicole won an Oscar in 2003 for The Hours.