''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.

James Blunt in Injury Car Accident  —  British pop singer James Blunt was involved in a car accident early Saturday that injured a man outside an exclusive pre-Oscar party, police say.  —  Police were called to the aid of the unidentified man at 1:58 a.m. outside the house of CAA agent Bryan Lourd in West Hollywood.

SUZE COMES OUT  —  SUZE Orman may have plenty of financial experience, but she has zero experience with men.  The blond CNBC money guru reveals in tomorrow's New York Times Magazine that she's a lesbian and has a "life partner," Kathy Travis.  "We're going on seven years.

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?

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 …

KEVIN FEDERLINE SAYS HE COULD NEVER TAKE BRITNEY SPEARS BACK  —  After telling Britney Spears that he still loved her, estranged hubby Kevin Federline told her that he could never take her back reports the Daily Star UK.  —  The failed rapper, 28, also warned her that if she quits rehab again he'll go …

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 …

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?

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.

Suri Has Landed  —  Ever the jet-setting baby, photogs caught up with Tom Cruise Jr. at LAX, with her mom and grandma.  —  No word on where the elusive little one and her fam were coming from, but she sure looked tan, rested and ready... for a nap.  —  RELATED  —  ARTICLES  — Six Degrees of Tom Cruise

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.

Hayden Is Loved By His Peers  —  Hayden Christiansen may be best known for his work in Star Wars Episodes 1-3, but there's so much more to this predominately indie actor's repertoire.  Beyond his good looks (awesome photo shoot much?), there's a driven young man who isn't just working for the paycheck.

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.