OSCARS ABSENCE WAS THE PITTS  —  ARE the Academy Awards chopped liver to Brad Pitt?  —  Eyebrows were raised when Angelina Jolie's man was a no-show at Hollywood's four-hour backslap to itself - even though he starred in one Best Picture nominee, "Babel," and was one of the producers of Best Picture winner "The Departed."

Britney's Post-Partum Struggle  —  TMZ has learned Britney Spears' troubles may have little to do with substance abuse.  Sources say doctors at her rehab facility think the underlying reason for her trouble may be post-partum depression.  —  Sources tell TMZ that Britney's doctors …

Shocking New Claim: Did Anna Nicole Have Lupus?  —  Startling new claims have emerged following the death of Anna Nicole Smith indicating that the model may have been suffering from lupus.  —  A medical examiner has yet to determine the cause of Smith's death almost three weeks ago in Seminole, Florida.

George Michael Addicted to the Weed  —  He loves it.  —  He wishes he never got involved with it.  —  He damn well ain't gonna give it up  —  ... is George Michael talking about:  —  A) Toilet Sex  —  B) Andrew Ridgely  —  C) Toilet Sex with Andrew Ridgely  —  D) Da Chronic

Liev Schreiber: 'I'm Going to Be a Dad'  —  Conan O'Brien let the stork out of the bag Monday night - by congratulating Liev Schreiber for expecting a baby with Naomi Watts.  —  "Yes, I'm going to be a dad," Schreiber said in response to the announcement by the Late Night host.  "Very exciting."

Eddie Storms Out After Loss  —  Is Eddie Murphy a sore loser?  After failing to nab the award for Best Supporting Actor to Little Miss Sunshine's Alan Arkin, Murphy tried to brush off the loss, telling Us, "It's fine.  It happens.  It's OK."  —  But clearly it wasn't.

Britney Spears has whole rehab wing to herself  —  Plus: David Cassidy tells all about his wild, buttery sex life  —  Britney Spears is rehabbing in style — and privacy.  —  The "Toxic singer" reportedly booked an entire wing for herself at Promises, the Malibu clinic where she's hoping to detox.

WTF!!!!????  —  • WTF is She Wearing?  —  Thank god she got that recent round of plastic surgery — best money she ever spent 'cause girl is lookin' hot!  On fire!  —  SEE MORE AFTER THE JUMP »

Pamela Anderson - Uggs Are Out And Tommy Lee Is In?  —  I don't know which is more shocking!  The fact that Pamela Anderson is leaving hints that she might get back together with her on again / off again / on again / off again ex?  Or the fact that she promised to never wear Uggs again!

Foxy Brown: I'm a Victim of Police Brutality  —  Foxy Brown claims she was a victim of police brutality during a beauty store bust in Florida nearly two weeks ago.  —  The rapper held a press conference yesterday, and attacked the Pembroke Pines Police for their alleged treatment of her during her February 15 arrest.

Larry Birkhead on Dannielynn: 'She Looks Like Me'  —  Larry Birkhead finally met the child he claims is his 5-month-old daughter, Dannielynn, whose mother is the late Anna Nicole Smith.  —  In their time together, Birkhead fed the baby, burped her - and she threw up on him …

Jackson gets 'Married'  —  Actress-singer joins Perry in Lionsgate film  —  Janet Jackson has come aboard to star opposite Tyler Perry in his next film, "Why Did I Get Married," based on the filmmaker's stage play of the same name.  —  Perry is writing, directing and producing for Lionsgate.

WTF!!!  Kimberly Stewart: World's Most Eligible Bachelorette!?  —  Kimberly Stewart has been voted the world's most eligible bachelorette by FHM magazine.  The 27-year-old blonde, the daughter of rocker Rod Stewart, topped the poll voted for by FHM magazine readers.

Gwyneth: Being a Housewife Is 'Amazing'  —  Gwyneth Paltrow, who has been on a bit of a self-imposed career hiatus since becoming a wife and mother, says she's excited to get back to work - but calls the last three years the best of her life.  —  Asked on the Oprah Winfrey Show Monday …

Paris Hilton Hates the Kinkajous  —  Would you throw away a life filled with luxury and fame for a chance to bite the crap out of Paris Hilton?  For one exotic pet, the choice was simple.  Yes.  —  TMZ has obtained video of Paris' former pet kinkajou, Baby Luv, sinking her teeth …

Seen and Heard: Us Takes You Behind the Scenes at the Oscars  —  Gwyneth Paltrow, 34, the very picture of sophistication, beamed when she spoke about her form-fitting Zac Posen gown and said it was love at first sight.  —  "I was in New York watching a public access fashion channel and I saw …

Eddie Storms Out After Sore Loss  —  Eddie Murphy was so steamed after losing his Oscar race to Alan Arkin, that he stormed off - and out of the Kodak Theater altogether.  —  Several sources report that Murphy was a real sore loser after the Best Supporting Actor was awarded - in an admittedly huge upset - to Arkin.