PAULA WHINE CAUGHT ON TAPE  —  IN a sob-filled audio tape obtained by Page Six, "American Idol" princess Paula Abdul is captured having a meltdown during a recent conference call.  —  Abdul, who seems to be talking to a group of publicists at some point during the last week, trashes her former rep …

Lohan bash: All bets off  —  Lindsay Lohan's decision to check into Promises could be the most expensive stay in rehab ever.  —  In addition to jeopardizing film roles, she could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in sponsorships for her upcoming 21st birthday.

Lohan's Dad: Lindsay is on OxyContin  —  Michael Lohan Says His Famous Daughter Is Hooked on Alcohol and OxyContin  —  Lindsay Lohan's estranged father says she suffers from multiple addictions, including alcohol and the painkiller OxyContin, the Web site E! Online reported Wednesday.

Manson Chimes in on Lindsay  —  No, this isn't Marilyn Manson doing stand-up.  Our beloved shock rocker recently stopped by our L.A. studio to host our Top 11 Countdown, and he couldn't resist imparting some comedic social commentary on us.  Here's a clip of Manson's thoughts on why troubled Lindsay Lohan went blonde.

David Hyde Pierce is officially out  —  EDITOR'S UPDATE: For a complete story on today's news about David Hyde Pierce visit our mainpage.  —  Multitalented multidisciplinarian David Hyde Pierce (best known for playing Niles on Frasier) has found success on Broadway, on television …

'O.C.' beauty winds up in the ER following party  —  DAILY NEWS GOSSIP COLUMNISTS  —  Mischa Barton jetted off yesterday for Russia - which isn't far enough away from her ex-boyfriend Cisco Adler, as far as her parents are concerned.  —  The stunning former "O.C." star gave her folks …

Jessica Alba - Web Exclusive  —  In this Sunday's PARADE, actress Jessica Alba recounts her determined rise to Hollywood success and vents her frustrations with the darker side of fame.  Below, in an exclusive interview with Parade.com, Alba reveals her love of scotch, golf and board games.

Nicole Richie: 'Weight-Limit' E-Mail Was a Joke  —  Nicole Richie sent friends what she thought was a humorous e-mail invitation to her Memorial Day barbecue - and she can't understand why people don't get the joke.  —  "Let's glorify this day in your sluttiest tops and your tightest pair of Tsubi jeans …

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal Play Doctor  —  After three months of dating, Hollywood's most low-key couple is still going strong!  —  Reese Witherspoon, 31, and Jake Gyllenhaal, 26, who met last summer on the set of Rendition, had a rendezvous following a May 25 visit to a doctor's office in Culver City, California.

Countdown to lockdown: 5 days until Paris Hilton goes to jail  —  Despite entering jail in just five days, it was business as usual for Paris Hilton who arrived at a studio all frocked up for a photo shoot.  —  Earlier that day she struggled to put on a smile as she left her Hollywood home in a hooded jacket and track pants.

MORGAN IN VEGAS REVELRY  —  TRACY Morgan is partying hard again but what was he drinking?  Due to a drunk-driving plea deal, the 30 Rock star has been wearing an ankle device since May 25 to monitor his skin for alcohol levels.  Last weekend, Morgan went to a party at Rum Jungle in Las Vegas …

My Cup Runneth Over  —  . . . with beauty queens, drama queens, and just plain queens.  Plus dirt so dirty it'll make you go go blind  —  Promoter JOSH WOOD's Sunday night gay party at the Hotel Gansevoort's Garden of Ono is a complete oh-yes.  At the first one, every gay in town was there …

American Idol Snubs Katharine McPhee  —  Scores of American Idol alums turned out to partake in this year's season finale, but noticeably absent from the festivities was last year's runner-up, Katharine McPhee.  —  Although fellow Season 5 competitors Elliot Yamin, Kellie Pickler …

Underwood's QB boyfriend calls for timeout  —  Plus: Sickly Spears spotted after throwing up in men's room  —  Carrie Underwood's football-star boyfriend is calling for a timeout.  —  The two have been tight for several months: Tony Romo flew to Nashville to celebrate …

Bush & Tush — Hot & Heavy  —  Finally!  Significant PROOF that NFL superstud Reggie Bush and asstastic socialite Kim Kardashian are playin' a little two-hand touch of their own!  Catch this!  —  TMZ spies caught the Heisman Trophy winner putting himself in scoring position …

Beyoncé Says She Wants Kids - in 10 Years  —  Beyoncé wants to be a mom - but not just yet.  —  Asked in the June issue of France's Questions de femmes magazine if she wants kids, she says: "Yes, in 10 years!  For the moment, there are still so many things I need to accomplish."

Hepburn dress sells for $192,000  —  A pink cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's has sold at auction for $192,000 (£97,233) - more than six times its estimate.  —  The dress went under the hammer at a sale of film and entertainment memorabilia at Christie's in New York.