VUITTON VETOES LOHAN  —  Lindsay Lohan, who vanished after her arrest 10 days ago and is said to be confined at a California rehab - possibly the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage - was once in the running to be the new face of Louis Vuitton.  But after a disastrous Elle magazine shoot two months ago …

Nicole Richie, Part Two: 'I'm Eating Healthier'  —  It was Nicole Richie, take two, on Friday morning: Labeling her a former "out-of-control party girl," Diane Sawyer asked how the socialite intends to transform herself into - in Richie's words - "a very healthy and respectable" mother.

Rep: Rumors of Brangelina's Breakup Are Lies  —  In the past two months, Life & Style and In Touch have published no less than four cover stories predicting or even announcing Brangelina's demise.  —  Citing things as mundane as motorcycle rides or (gasp!) solo outings with the kids …

ELLEN WANTS MORE FROM RON  —  ELLEN Barkin isn't through trying to squeeze more millions out of her ex-husband, Ronald Perelman.  —  The star, 53 - who extracted $40 million in her divorce from the billionaire last year - filed suit Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court seeking an additional $3.4 million.

DON'T BE LATE  —  PAULA Abdul is always running late, as seen on her Bravo show, "Hey Paula" - but woe to her assistants if they don't get their jobs done on time.  A spy says, "There's a salon chair in her house where she gets her hair and makeup done every day.

Eddie Murphy's Exes Meet Up for Lunch and Laughs  —  Remember the adage "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"?  Melanie Brown seems to be putting it into practice.  —  Scary Spice was spotted Thursday meeting up with Nicole Murphy - Eddie Murphy's ex-wife and the mother of five of his children …

McGraw to Fan: "Gimme My Ring!"  —  Tim McGraw's balls are still in his possession, but his pinkie ring is another story.  —  During the same show where the country star had his family jewels grabbed by an overzealous fan, he lost his pinkie ring while shaking hands with the crowd — but it isn't as the video makes it seem.

Natalie Maines Gets Acting Advice from Heroes Husband  —  Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines is prepping to take a new kind of lead in her career - in a feature film.  —  Maines, one third of the Grammy Award-winning Texas trio, has just been cast to make her film acting debut …

Ving Rhames' Dogs Maul Man to Death  —  LAPD tells TMZ that "Mission Impossible" star Ving Rhames' dogs have mauled and killed a man who worked for the actor.  —  Cops tell TMZ the victim worked as a caretaker for Rhames, watching over the dogs and his home.

A feeling LeRoy is visiting old haunts  —  Is the Russian Tea Room haunted?  —  That's what some of the people who work at the recherche restaurant think - as does Jennifer LeRoy, daughter of legendary owner Warner LeRoy.  —  "It's not a joke anymore," said one spooked staffer.

Brett Ratner knows gay sex  —  The Rush Hour 3 director talks to The Advocate about his latest blockbuster and his own gay experiences.  —  Brett Ratner is everywhere right now.  With exposure including a multipage spread earlier this year in Vanity Fair—where he is a contributing photographer …

Mary-Kate: Hobo No Mo'  —  Mary-Kate Olsen is no longer emulating homeless bag ladies — but is still receiving style inspiration from the streets!  —  All dolled up in a business casual leather miniskirt, striped nylons and a pair of sensible 5-inch Divine Brown stiletto pumps, the "Weeds" …