'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 …

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," …

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 …

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 …

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," …

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.

Here Come The Spartans!  R-Rated '300' Stampeding Towards $60 Mil Weekend; Record For Biggest March Opening Ever  —  SATURDAY AM: Here come The Spartans!  I'm told Warner Bros.' much-buzzed 300 about the ancient Battle of Thermopylae (even though most of target audience fell asleep …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Eva Wants Kenny Chesney to Sing at Wedding  —  As her July 7 wedding to Tony Parker draws nearer, Eva Longoria has a surprise to spring on the event's entertainer.  —  "My friend Kenny [Chesney] is going to sing at my wedding, the Desperate Housewives star tells Cosmopolitan for its April issue.

A Karolina Kurkova Quickie  —  How hot is supermodel Karolina Kurkova?  So hot that you shouldn't be reading this and should be busy clicking away at the pictures.  That's how hot she is.  Hello?  Are you listening to me?