Archuleta's Dad Banished from “Idol”  —  TMZ has learned David Archuleta's dad, Jeff, has been officially banned from “American Idol.”  —  Here's how it went down.  “Idol” sources tell TMZ Jeff has been a complete pain in the ass, interfering with the entire production.

Nick & Mariah's Wedding Bling: A Closer Look  —  Photo by: Jackson Lee / Meinelt / Turgeon / Splash News Online; Rob Loud / Getty  —  When Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey made their first public appearance as newlyweds on Thursday, the pair simply dazzled - almost as much as their wedding jewelry.

JUST IN: ASHLEE SIMPSON'S WEDDING DISH!  —  ASHLEE SIMPSON will be a blushing bride in just days!  Sources tell ET that JESSICA SIMPSON's little sis will wed PETE WENTZ Saturday, May 17 at a private home in Los Angeles.  About 120 guests are expected to attend the affair, which will be kept private under fashionable tents!

Simpson calls Britney ‘trashy’  —  Acid tongue ... Ashlee Simpson with fiance Pete Wentz  —  When asked if she'd had too many “Britney Spears” (slang for beers), a giggling Ashlee responded by saying she hadn't had too many “trashy girls”. … DESTINY'S CHILD star KELLY ROWLAND also features …

DIRT ON ‘WEEDS’ CHANGES  —  PUT this in your pipe and smoke it: Big changes are in the works for “Weeds.”  —  The Showtime series about a suburban widow (Mary Louise Parker) who sells marijuana to make ends meet is being overhauled for its fourth season premiering June 16.

DMX Busted at Home for Pot, Pit Bulls  —  DMX apparently isn't one for facing the music of the night.  —  Three days after getting busted for a months-old traffic violation, the actor-rapper was arrested early Friday at his Phoenix-area home on suspicion of animal abuse and felony drug possession following …

Gwyneth Paltrow test-drives ANOTHER pair of super-high heels... across a cobblestone street  —  Dressed in a white Grecian style dress, and another pair of vertiginous heels, Gwyneth Paltrow attempts a rather precarious street walk across the cobblestones of a street in the historic city of Rome.

Nick Hogan Gets 8 Months Jail, Plus Probation  —  Nick Hogan's mug shot  —  Nick Bollea was sentenced to 8 months in a Florida county jail on Friday after pleading no contest to charges of felony reckless driving, stemming from the Aug. 6, 2007, car crash that left his best friend, John Graziano, in critical condition.

Mary Kate and Ashley sneak us a peek of their new Fall '08 clothes.  —  It's no secret that Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen have coveted style, so maybe their decision to become clothing designers isn't so far-fetched.  —  After launching their luxe line The Row (which included a memorable $200 t-shirt …

CW Buzz: 90210 and Reaper Look to be Keepers; Aliens, Not So Much  —  This just in from CW sources: The new 90210 is getting picked up!  —  OK, so that comes as a shock to no one, but another development left my jaw on the floor: According to sources, it's looking “likely” that Reaper will get a second season.

Golden Girls  —  Yesterday blond actresses Melanie Griffith and Sharon Stone enjoyed a nice lunch together at the Ivy in Beverly Hills.  —  Their conversation probably went something like this:  —  Sharon: Are you kidding me, you look great.  —  Melanie: No, you look great.

Uma Thurman sues Lancome in NY for $15 million  —  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actress Uma Thurman sued Lancome on Friday, seeking $15 million from the French cosmetics company, accusing it of using her name and face in advertisements after her contract had expired.