New "View": It's Whoopi!  —  Barbara and her gals have announced that actress, comedian and all-around funny lady Whoopi Goldberg has been tapped to co-host "The View."  Great choice!  —  When asked what she would be looking forward to the most and the least, Whoopi replied: "I'm looking forward to the hot topics.

Britney: Tried to Get Son's Teeth Whitened (And Worse)  —  Britney Spears has publicly battled with her mother and ex-husband Kevin Federline (their divorce became final on July 30), but the latest crisis in the singer's life involves her children, Sean Preston, 22 months, and Jayden, 11 months.

Mel B to Speak Out on Eddie Murphy Paternity Battle  —  Melanie Brown, aka "Scary Spice," is holding a press conference with her lawyer, Gloria Allred, on Wednesday to address ongoing paternity issues with Eddie Murphy.  —  In a statement, Allred said she and her client will use the occasion …

Jessica Simpson's Big Bomb  —  Is Jessica Simpson's flick Blonde Ambition too much of a stinker for the silver screen?  —  "It is going straight to DVD domestically.  It will only come out in theaters internationally," an insider tells Us Weekly.  —  What's the problem with the romantic comedy, costarring Luke Wilson, 35?

Dating Kate 'like Vietnam war'  —  PETE DOHERTY yesterday revealed his strife-torn romance with KATE MOSS "became like the Vietnam war".  —  The junkie rocker, who has dyed his hair peroxide blond, said: "I was always dodging bullets.  —  "The last six weeks of our relationship were bad.

Britney's 'Cousin' Alli on Her Pop Career & Spears's Kids  —  She's been best known for hanging out with Britney Spears, but now her "cousin" Alli Sims is aiming for a pop career of her own.  —  Blogs have been watching Sims's Web site closely, and on Monday Spears's former assistant updated …

Has J.Lo's bust been given a secret boost?  —  She's known for her curvaceous derriere, but Jennifer Lopez's bold plunging neckline helped keep all eyes to her front as she sashayed down the red carpet in Los Angeles last night.  —  The star arrived in a glamorous full-length white gown …

Lindsay Is A Real 'Mean Girl'  —  You know how you get an email every once in a while that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside?  It might be from a long lost friend or a quick note from a girl you're crushing on saying 'hi,' but in my case, it's an email from the National Enquirer detailing …

Unbridled attacks from Usher camp  —  The knives are out for Tameka Foster following her canceled weekend wedding to Usher, although the singer himself insists all is well.  —  "Tameka and the baby are fine," he told Us magazine on videotape yesterday.  "As of right now, we don't have a date, but we will let you know when we do."

Jennifer Garner Might Be Broadway Bound  —  Jennifer Garner might possibly star in a Broadway revival of Cyrano de Bergerac beginning this October.  Jennifer is reportedly in talks to play Roxane for a 10-week run.  Kevin Kline is also in talks to play the title role.

Golden Gals Gone Wild  —  Ever pictured the gals from the "Golden Girls" dressed up in leather and whips — or just plain naked?  Of course you have.  Live the fantasy — with the new "Golden Gals Gone Wild" art show, set to open in Los Angeles on August 11.

Elizabeth Berkley Bikini Pictures  —  Wow!  This is a treat: Elizabeth Berkley in a bikini showing off her great ass and mile long legs.  Now I know some you kids don't have a clue who she is, but go rent Showgirls.  Trust me; the lap dance scene will change your life.

Paris Hilton's Dream Car  —  Paris Hilton told Larry King that, postjail, she wants to do good.  —  First up?  —  "I ordered a Hummer hybrid," she told Us on July 19.  —  Really?  —  "Such a car doesn't exist," a Hummer spokesman says.  —  Still, Hilton, 26, has deep thoughts on the environment.

Skeletal Courtney Love takes dieting to extreme  —  After tipping the scales at 13 stone, Courtney Love was determined to shed those extra pounds when she began dieting last year - but new pictures reveal she has taken her weight loss too far.  —  The once buxom singer cut a startling figure during …