Kathy Hilton Recalls Pain of Paris in Jail  —  For Kathy Hilton, the toughest part about daughter Paris Hilton's being in jail - and on the other side of the glass partition that separated them during visits - was "seeing the rashes on her arms and face from the thin sheets."

Fired by Clarkson, Hired by Britney!  —  TMZ has learned that Britney Spears has finally succumbed — to the notion of having legit management!  Britz has hired uber-manager Jeff Kwatinez to help resurrect her dying career.  Nurse!  Code Blue!  —  We're told Kwatinetz, CEO of The Firm …

She's Such A Hot Piece  —  49-year-old Michelle Pfeiffer finally got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today.  It's about damn time!  She was joined by her husband, David E. Kelley and her two kids, Claudia Rose and Jack.  —  David E. Kelley is looking beat down pepaw!

Charlie and Denise: Baby No. 3?  —  Does Denise Richards want to have a third child with Charlie Sheen's DNA donation?  —  Yesterday, CHARLIE SHEEN spoke exclusively with Entertainment Tonight's MARK STEINES about his new custody battle with ex DENISE RICHARDS for their young daughters SAM, 3, and LOLA, 2.

Prosecutors Split in Brandy Case  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that officials in the Los Angeles City Attorney's office are split over whether to prosecute Brandy for a fatal car accident last December.  —  Brandy's Range Rover rear-ended a car, triggering a multi-car accident …

Britney In Fender Bender!  —  With all that's been happening with our girl Brit recently - the Vegas incident, problems with the paps - this is the last thing she needs!  X17 is bringing you the details first... Ms. Spears (and her pup) was driving to a pharmacy in the Valley today …

Eddie Murphy acknowledges Angel Iris  —  Melanie B and her new boyfriend film producer Stephen Belafonte  —  In one of the more moving paternal addresses we've seen in a while, Eddie Murphy has acknowledged his daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown.  He also made sure to counter Melanie Brown's statement that …

Paris and Nicky's revealing night at the Playboy mansion  —  Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky dressed for the occasion as they attended a party at the Playboy mansion in Beverly Hills.  —  The heiresses - wearing lingerie from agent provocative - were joined by Nicky's boyfriend David Katzenberg.

Chris Rock to Crazy Lady: I Ain't the Daddy, B*tch!  —  Comedian Chris Rock and his wife of nearly 11 years, Malaak, have had enough of the woman who claims that Rock fathered her son.  Now that DNA tests have proved that he did not father the teenager, the Rocks have issued the following statement to TMZ:

Has Bridget Jones star Renee Zellweger finally found Mr Right?  —  Renee Zellweger set tongues wagging as she danced the night away to live Billy Joel hits with a mystery man.  —  The Bridget Jones star looked smitten as she shimmied up close to her handsome partner.  —  Scroll down for more

BEYONCE, NEW FACE OF AMERICAN EXPRESS  —  Above are a few candids of Beyonce filming her American Express commericial in New York City earlier today.  If you didn't know, Beyonce, 25, will be the latest celebrity spokesperson for American Express to help pitch their gold and platinum credit cards.

Jermaine's Ex — He's Cheap and Creepy  —  Jermaine Jackson's estranged wife has filed court papers claiming the singer is pleading poverty, even though he's loaded.  By the way, she's also alleging Jermaine has some weird sleeping arrangements with their two kids, Jaffar, 11 and Jermajesty, 7.

Lily Allen's US work visa taken  —  Pop star Lily Allen has had her US work visa cancelled after arriving at Los Angeles airport.  —  The 22-year-old, who is due to tour America in September, had flown in to attend the MTV Video Music Awards.  —  A spokesman for the singer said: "She's still in America.

Perez Hilton Among Celebrity Contestants on MTV's Rappin' With the Stars  —  Gonzo gossip blogger Perez Hilton already has half of Hollywood screaming for his head.  Now it looks like he may have the hip-hop industry screaming, "Hell, no!"  —  According to a source at MTV, Hilton …

Ben's Best Friend Scores Big at the Box Office  —  Ben Affleck was seen alone in Santa Monica this weekend while the ladies in his life headed out of town.  It's amazing how handsome Ben can be with just a little grooming.  We bet he's excited about his best friend's success this weekend.

The Near-Fame Experience  —  With shows like Project Runway and Top Chef, the Bravo cable channel skillfully packages the fantasy that gifted amateurs can break into the big time.  But make no mistake: It is a fantasy.  —  Jay McCarroll, winner of Project Runway, Season One.  —  J

Britney Spears Pulls OK!  Insanity At Allure Magazine Interview  —  Britney Spears has, once again, stormed off the set of an interview meant to help her 'comeback' and took something she shouldn't have taken.  The fun never ends...  Britney Spears was set to do an interview with Allure Magazine …

Bulgaria's Gay Idol Becomes Father  —  Bulgaria's famed Roma gay and popfolk star Azis, who "married" his long-time lover at a mock ceremony last October, is celebrating the birth of a baby girl.  —  The mother of the child is Azis friend Gala, the singer himself is the biological father of the baby …