Brown's soul is finally at peace  —  Rev. Al presides over ceremony  —  Seventy-six days after his death on Christmas Day, James Brown was finally laid to rest yesterday in a crypt emblazoned with the words "Godfather of Soul," the Rev. Al Sharpton said.  —  "It was very emotional," …

'I Was Transformed'  —  Angelina Jolie discusses celebrity, refugees and her life in New Orleans.  —  Angelina Jolie began traveling as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations some six years ago.  She has visited the victims of violence in Africa, Pakistan and Cambodia …

Angelina Jolie: "I narrowly escaped a kidnap plot"  —  Angelina Jolie is a woman on a mission.  As a UN Goodwill Ambassador, she's now more famous for her charity work than her film roles.  We're more likely to see pictures of her visiting aid projects in underprivileged countries than strutting …

NYPD ire keeps Busta Rhymes off film set  —  NEW YORK (AP) — A movie production company was forced to begin its first day of shooting Saturday without Busta Rhymes after the NYPD raised security concerns.  —  The Police Department declined to detail its specific concerns about Rhymes …

Heather Locklear & Jack Wagner: Melrose Match?  —  Former Melrose Place costars Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner have been spotted together multiple times - even holding hands - but pals say the two aren't starting a Hollywood romance.  —  "[They] have been friends since Melrose Place," …

Madonna To Guest Star on 'Nip/Tuck'  —  Madonna is set to join the cast of hit plastic surgery drama Nip/Tuck after confessing she's a big fan of the show.  Creator Ryan Murphy reveals he's currently writing a part for the pop superstar.  Murphy would like Madonna to play opposite pal …

'300' Smashes March Opening Record; Spartans Stampede To $70 Mil Weekend; 'Ghost Rider' Revs Past $100 Mil Mark  —  SUNDAY AM: It was a bloodbath at the U.S. box office this weekend.  Warner Bros. told me this morning its 'R'-rated 300 about the epic Battle of Thermopylae shattered the record …

Hilton to be dropped by record label  —  Paris Hilton is to be dropped by her record label within the next few weeks.  —  According to a report in the Daily Star today, Warner Music have not yet told the Simple Life star that they do not wish to work with her for a second album …

Lindsay Lohan... Blonde!  —  And just like that... Poof!  She's blonde.  —  I Gots to say, I'm liking the Lindsay Lohan blonde thing.  I still think she looks best as a Redhead, and second best as a Brunette, but this new Blonde look is rather sexy.  Probably because it's not some crazy peroxide jobby.

NOT A PEEP WHILE SHE SLEEPS  —  CROWN Publishers has bought rights to a new book that will detail the diva behavior of material mama Madonna.  The memoir, cheekily titled "Live To Tell: My Life as Madonna's Nanny" (after one of the songstress' early hits), is written by Melissa Dumas.

Outrage over comic's Keira sex scene  —  A hard-core pornography comic has sparked outrage by depicting Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley having sex with her co-stars Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom.  —  According to a repeort in the Sun, the publication, which is printed in the US …

Lindsay Gets VIP Treatment At LAX  —  Lindsay can easily get past any velvet ropes in this city, include those at the airport!  La Lohan breezed right under the ropes at LAX in typical VIP style ...  But she still has to pass security just like the rest of us!  —  more pix inside ...

Drug rehab center sues Courtney Love  —  Claims singer has refused to pay her $181,000 bill  —  SANTA ANA, Calif. - A drug rehabilitation center has sued Courtney Love, claiming the singer has repeatedly refused to pay her $181,000 bill for her stay there 1½ years ago.

Lindsay Shows NYC Her New Look  —  Lindsay jetted off to NYC and stopped by her one of her favorite restaurants, Balthazar.  Hmm, Balthazar and those yummy fries.  Anyway, after she ate she headed out for some SoHo shopping.  With Lindsay in NYC, we can be sure to expect some crazy stories …

Antonella Barba Nude in Playboy?  Highly Probable  —  Antonella Barba nude in Playboy magazine?  Could be.  Laura Saltman of Access Hollywood was at the Playboy Mansion for the party celebrating the season three premiere of the E! channel's 'The Girls Next Door', and asked for the Playboy boss's …

Actor Lane Garrison charged in crash  —  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - "Prison Break" actor Lane Garrison was charged Thursday with manslaughter and drunken driving for a crash that killed a 17-year-old boy in his car last year.  —  The 26-year-old performer was accused of felony vehicular manslaughter …