''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 …

DANCE PARTNERS  —  JESSICA Biel and Wilmer Valderrama looked like a hot new couple Thursday night at the Rose Bar in the Gramercy Park Hotel.  Biel, who finally landed a role worthy of her talents in "The Illusionist," arrived first.  Valderrama, who can't seem to get past "That '70s Show," joined her a half-hour later.

Jennifer Glams Up with MAC pre-Oscar Night  —  Jennifer Hudson is hitting the pre-Oscar swag events.  This stop was at a MAC luncheon where she was honored.  We bet she scored some fabulous goodies!  Do you think Jennifer will win for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night?

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

UPDATE: My 8 Spoilers On Oscar Telecast; Don't Read If You Want To Stay Surprised  —  WARNING - SPOILERS AHEAD: Few things in Hollywood are more fun than revealing the surprises which the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have planned for the 79th Oscar telecast.

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!

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 …

Britney is NOT on Suicide Watch  —  Larry Rudolph has spoken out about reports that Britney Spears is on suicide watch. … The National Enquirer ran a story earlier this week claiming Brit Brit had tried to off herself twice.  Once by walking into traffic and other time by listening to her own music.

Jennifer Love Hewitt Will Never Go Nude  —  Jennifer Love Hewitt has just joined the growing list of celebrities who have recently stated that they will never appear nude on film. … I know most of you are probably thinking "who cares?", but coming from a guy who had a crush on Jen growing up …

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.

Posh's Big Comeback  —  With Britney out of commission at the moment, the title of Biggest Celebrity Currently in Los Angeles is up for grabs - and the early frontrunner has to be Posh Spice!  The rail-thin soccer mom touched down at LAX yesterday afternoon (sans kids) only to be met by a throng of paparazzi eager to snap her picture.

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.