Jay-Z in a Plane Crash— NOT TRUE  —  UPDATE: TMZ has confirmed that Jay-Z WAS NOT aboard the plane.  The three aboard the plane were "white men."  —  Rumors have been swirling this morning that rapresario Jay-Z (aka Shawn Carter) was in a plane crash this morning.

At film fest: De Niro's lashed picture show  —  DAILY NEWS GOSSIP COLUMNISTS  —  The sixth annual Tribeca Film Festival closes on Sunday and, as usual, some the event's best moments came not during the screenings, but the panels.  —  Rarely have former spooks shot from the hip …

Farrell lover's ex kills himself  —  THE ex-boyfriend of COLIN FARRELL's new girl killed himself after she started going out with the star, it was revealed yesterday.  —  John Marc Knight, 22, was said to have been "devastated" when fellow student Muireann McDonnell fell for the Irish film star.

Lohan Attends Britney's LA Show, Britney's Aunt Wouldn't Have Been Caught Dead There  —  Britney's talking about drugs during her shows?  How does she find the time?  They're 12 minutes.  Lohan attended Britney's L.A. show, as Britney's aunt is talking trash about her .  Talking trash about Britney, not Lohan.

Gisele: Victoria's Secret — Secrets Revealed?  —  Rumors on the breakup between supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Victoria's Secret are getting more plump and juicy by the minute!  —  According to the Brazilian media, among Gisele's long list of dealbreaking requests in contract talks …

TGIF: Presenting Heidi Montag  —  It's Friday and on Fridays I like to post pics of girls up with fake boobs.  I don't know why, it just makes me happy.  Now today we have some chick named Heidi Montag and apparently she just got herself a brand new set.  Anyway, I'd like to comment …

Kelly Clarkson's Album Might Suck Hardcore  —  Rumors are that Kelly Clarkson's album has been completed dumped after the label hated it.  Sony head honcho, Clive Davis, told her ass of when he heard it.  —  An inside source said, "It was an extraordinary presentation.

'JOHANSSON SHOULD DO PLAYBOY'  —  Playboy veteran PAMELA ANDERSON wants to see movie beauty SCARLETT JOHANSSON disrobe for the men's magazine.  Anderson, who has posed for Playboy a record 12 times, believes the Lost In Translation star would be ideal for Hugh Hefner's raunchy publication.

Haylie Duff and Kim Kardashian Fight on MySpace  —  Like, oh my gawd, another MySpace war ... this time Haylie Duff vs. good for nothing trust fund slut, Kim Kardashian.  —  From Haylie Duff's MySpace blog: … And here are the screencaps of the messages which led to Haylie publishing …

Mariah Carey Regrets Marriage To Mottola.  —  Mariah Carey Regrets Marriage To Mottola.  —  Mariah Carey Regrets Marriage To Mottola... Singer MARIAH CAREY regrets marrying Sony Music boss TOMMY MOTTOLA and wouldn't do it again, even though he helped make her a star.

Anne Hathaway's Guy Sued for $55 Mil by Billionaire  —  Raffish real-estate developer (and ultimate Zach Braff look-alike) Raffaelo Follieri is being sued by supermarket billionaire and friend-of-everyone Ron Burkle, for allegedly taking $55 million of Burkle's company's money and lavishing it on …

Britney Gets Love from Lindsay, None from Family  —  Britney Spears gave the shortest show yet on her "comeback" mini-tour last night in L.A.— and TMZ spies report that none other than Lindsay Lohan was there to catch the action — all 11 minutes of it.  —  Our eyes inside noted that Brit donned …

Michelle Rodriguez Wasn't Ready To Talk About It  —  Hard bitch and philosopher Michelle Rodriguez is refuting "Curve" magazine outing her ass.  She posted a long missive on her website that I think says she's not gay.  It's sorta rambling.  Brace yourself. … She keeps going.  Keep reading.

Akon Axed by Verizon Over Simulated Rape  —  Rapper Akon has been fired by Verizon — and is being threatened with prosecution — after he reportedly simulated a rape of a 15-year-old on stage during a concert in Trinidad a few weeks ago.  —  Verizon promoted Akon as one of the musicians …

Jessica Biel is Too Sexy to Be Taken Seriously  —  Cry your eyes out for Jessica Biel, because that girl has a tough life.  You might think being rich, famous, and super beautiful would pretty much cancel out any of the other crap that life throws at you, but according to Jessica it doesn't.

Brandy Faces a Third Wrongful Death Lawsuit  —  A third wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against R&B singer Brandy stemming from a fatal car accident in Los Angeles last year.  —  Marouane Hdidou, 32, whose wife Awatef Aboudihaj died in the Dec. 30 crash, sought unspecified damages …

Paris' Fate Just Moments Away  —  TMZ has learned that the judge deciding Paris Hilton's fate is currently in his chambers pondering the deeds of the embattled heiress.  His decision on whether Hilton will go to jail for violating the terms of her probation (by driving with a suspended license in February) …

Paris Late for Very Important Date  —  UPDATE: Paris has arrived in court, 18 minutes late.  We'll give you the blow by blow as it happens.  —  Paris Hilton has not exactly figured out how to win friends in high places.  She's late for today's court appearance where a judge could revoke …

Spice Girls tempted by £5m deal  —  The Spice Girls look dead-set for a pop revival after the fivesome were offered £5million to reunite for a one-off Christmas gig.  —  Reports say Mel B's visit for David Beckham's birthday party on Wednesday night was tied into a business visit to discuss the idea with the other girls.