$2M up magician David Copperfield's sleeve?  —  Nothing makes a problem disappear faster than money.  But did David Copperfield really offer a Seattle woman $2 million if she'd drop her rape charge against him?  —  The famed illusionist allegedly promised that much in cash to his accuser …

ELLEN AND PORTIA HEADED TO SPLITSVILLE?  —  Could it be?!  Are Star staffers and their anonymous sources right when they allege Ellen's breakdown last week stemmed from domestic havoc?  From the current issue, which hit stands today. … Our worlds are crumbling.

Diddy on J.Lo: "I Will Be Sending Expensive God-Daddy Gifts"  —  While Jennifer Lopez continues to keep mum about her pregnancy, ex-boyfriend Diddy is happy to talk to Usmagazine.com about it.  —  "She's going to make a great mother," he told Us Wednesday at a press conference promoting Ciroc Vodka.

ANGELINA JOLIE & HER 'LIES'  —  good morning!  this week's STAR magazine hops back on the brangelina express featuring angelina jolie's supposed lies about a number of things including her future with brad pitt - we all know by now i'm huge fan of ms. jolie (and ms. aniston) …

Britney Leaves Class, Teaches Paps A Lesson  —  After a long day at school, Britney Spears wasn't particularly pleased to see the paparazzi - especially the ones jumping out in front of her car!  Then again, given her automotive luck lately, we can't really blame her for calling …

Chew on This  —  Scarlett Johansson is rumored to give Ryan Reynolds an oral present for his birthday...and it's so not what you're thinking!  Plus, Joaquin Phoenix has a new honey, and why are Jake and Reese so suddenly cozy for the cameras?  And who's to blame for the Iggy fiasco?  —  Love Bites?

UNLIKELY BEATLE EX-WIFE  —  HEATHER Mills wants to be played by Reese Witherspoon in the movie of her life, but she wants an unknown to play Paul McCartney, 65.  Britain's Daily Mail reports Mills, 39, flew to L.A. this week for meetings on the biopic, which had been shelved while she was negotiating …

Lindsay's Lookin' Smokin'!  —  To be fair, Lindsay's fineness is hardly news at this point - but this is one story we're always glad to revisit!  We spotted the Cirque Lodge's most famous graduate puffing away on a cigarette at Pit Fire Pizza after a long day of practicing at the Millennium Dance Studio yesterday afternoon.

Gay Hollywood: Out of Sight?  —  Almost two years after ''Brokeback Mountain'' raked in $178 million worldwide, no major studio has greenlit a single gay film.  What is keeping movies in the closet — and what should Hollywood be learning from TV?  —  In the weeks before the 78th annual Academy Awards …

Natalie Portman: 'I Won't Do Nude Scenes Again'  —  Actress talks about her awkwardness while baring all for new film...  Natalie Portman has said she will never get naked again on the big screen after regretting a nude scene in her new short film Hotel Chevalier.

Posh stops traffic in a 'zebra crossing' dress  —  Approach with caution!  Self-appointed fashionista Victoria Beckham stepped out in London last night wearing a figure-hugging dress that looked to be inspired by a zebra crossing.  —  Already accustomed to stopping traffic …

Sophia Bush and Tony Romo Meet Up in Texas  —  Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo seems to have a new number-one fan: One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush.  —  On Monday night, the pair were spotted dining together at the N9NE Steakhouse in Dallas, along with several of Romo's teammates and their spouses and girlfriends.

Rival authors 50 Cent & Lance Bass: It's on!  —  50 Cent versus Lance Bass: It's on!  —  The two singers launched competing books Tuesday night, and they were more than happy to talk some (tongue-in-cheek) smack about who was going to end up on top.  —  "He doesn't stand a chance," …

Suri Shows off Fancy Hairdo, Jacket and Bottles  —  The most adorable little Suri ev-ver brought her two bottles and mom Katie to the Berlin Zoo yesterday afternoon.  Double fisting already?  Atta girl.  Last week the family took a break from the German adventure to stop off …

Ian Ziering: Jennie Garth Will Make It to Finals on DWTS  —  Former Dancing With the Stars contestant Ian Ziering is placing his bets on his 90210 alum Jennie Garth, 35, to go all the way.  —  "Jennie's doing incredibly well, and I think for sure she's going to be in the finals," the actor …

LOVERS' TOAST  —  "GOSSIP Girl" star Chace Crawford wined and dined his Southern-bred gal Carrie Underwood Tuesday night . . . well into yesterday morning.  The couple dropped into Southern Hospitality to hear a set by the legendary David Allan Coe, after Crawford...

Jessica Biel Is A Dumbass  —  Jessica Biel left a yoga studio in Santa Monica today and instead of heading right to her car, dumb bitch created a scene.  She started shouting at the paps to "not get close to her" and "to get a real job."  She apparently tried to hit one of them with her umbrella.

Jen & Violet's Mother-Daughter Momment  —  Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck share a special mother-daughter moment outside The Muffin Shop on Columbus Avenue in NYC on Wednesday.  —  The duo walked around their Upper West Side apartment and was joined by another mother and her son.