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 …

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 …

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.

Hulk Hogan's Son Enters ‘No Contest’ Plea  —  Nick Bollea and dad Hulk Hogan  —  Terry “Hulk” Hogan's 17-year-old son, Nick Bollea, entered a plea of “no contest” in a Florida courtroom Friday on charges of felony reckless driving.  —  The charges stem from the August 2007 car crash that left his friend …

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.

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.

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.