Christina Ricci doesn't mind going nude  —  Avril Lavigne wants to be a movie star, but not like rival Mandy Moore  —  Christina Ricci is comfortable being naked.  —  Most actress hate playing nude scenes, but the "Black Snake Moan" star stayed without her clothes on during most of the shoot …

Kardashian & Bush Sittin' in a Tree ...  Finally, Kim Kardashian has snagged herself a saint.  —  Sources tell Usmagazine.com that Kardashian is dating New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush.  —  We've also learned that Kardashian, 26, and Bush, 22, the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner …

FAKE BLOOD, REAL SEX IN MANSON VIDEO  —  MANSON (WITH PEE-WEE HANGIN' OUT) Marilyn, Paul Reubens  —  Family-values types have always had it in for Marilyn Manson.  So just imagine their reaction when they find out that the aging agent of Satan is having actual sex with his teenage paramour in his newest video.

BUN IN OVEN  —  SEXY "Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo was spotted perusing maternity wear - and not for a friend, but for herself.  Spies at Veronique Maternity on Madison Avenue, overheard Matteo say that she and her boyfriend - country rock singer Shooter Jennings -...

Lindsay Lohan & Calum Best's Romantic Escape  —  Things are heating up between Lindsay Lohan and Calum Best - literally.  —  The actress and the British TV personality spent a romantic weekend in the Bahamas, where they celebrated the opening of the Cove Atlantis on Paradise Island with parties, sunbathing and lots of PDA.

Love is Best at cozy Cove  —  DAILY NEWS GOSSIP COLUMNISTS  —  The opening of The Cove resort in the Bahamas last weekend was so chockablock with celebrities you had to watch out where you stepped.  —  Strolling along the jungle paths that meander past streams and waterfalls …

Brad Pitt Says He Misses Living in New Orleans  —  Brad Pitt may be in Prague with Angelina Jolie, where she's filming Wanted, but he left his heart in New Orleans.  —  "For me, first as a tourist, it's the most unique city that we have in the States," Pitt, 43, told the New Orleans Times-Picayune …

The bitching is back as Joan and her Dynasty rival come to blows on stage  —  They are both a little longer in the tooth than in their Dynasty days.  —  But Joan Collins and Linda Evans haven't lost their bite.  —  The pair, whose on-screen catfights turned the 80s soap into a television hit …

Katie Holmes Says TGIF with Cupcakes and Pizza  —  Fridays are on Katie, y'all.  —  As she shoots her latest movie, Mad Money, in Shreveport, La., Katie Holmes is making sure her fellow cast and crew members - all 200 or so of them - are well fed.  For the third consecutive Friday she brought in a special treat.

Maybe She's Hiding Her Hickies  —  Actress Elisha Cuthbert made sure to wrap her neck before heading to Bartles & Jaymes poolside BBQ party in Hollywood (05/10/07).  —  Is it that cold in Hollywood?  —  Next entry: How to Stick Your Chest Out Previous entry: Paul Wall vs. 8Ball and MJG: Video Faceoff

An Old Dude and His Surfboard  —  Patrick Swayze will put his wetsuit back on for a sequel to the 1991 hit "Point Break" which also starred Keanu Reeves when he was hot.  Patrick will reprise his role, but it's doubtful that Keanu will be back.  Keanu's nasty ass is probably too dirty …

John Edwards's Youth Guru: John Mayer  —  Rocker-adviser reveals what's the matter with kids today.  —  M  —  eet John Edwards's new adviser: Soho resident John Mayer, the guitar-slinging troubadour better known for winning the hearts of lite-FM D.J.'s, soccer moms, and current flame Jessica Simpson than young voters.

Nick and Vanessa Do The Bahamas  —  Lovebirds Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo hit the beach while vacationing in the Bahamas.  The couple were at Paradise Island to attend the grand opening of the Cove Atlantis hotel.  —  Doesn't Nick look like he's put on some weight?