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.

Jennie Garth joins ‘90210’ spinoff  —  Kelly Taylor is returning to the old neighborhood  —  Jennie Garth is returning to the old 90210 neighborhood.  —  Garth has joined the cast of the CW's “Beverly Hills, 90210” spinoff as a recurring, reprising her role as Kelly Taylor from the original series.

Lohan behold ... Now Lindsay's INVITING the paparazzi to photograph her  —  She's more accustomed to dodging the paparazzi, but when it came to launching her own line of clothing Lindsay Lohan made sure to invite them - and ended up besieged by 50 photographers.

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!

‘Speed Racer’ Crashes & Burns To Become First Summer Bomb: ‘Iron Man’ Still No. 1  —  SATURDAY NOON UPDATE: I'm just receiving reports that Speed Racer also isn't doing well overseas.  Says a marketing and distribution source for another studio: “It is a disaster in the worst way.

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 …

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 …

Channel Kim: Burma needs our help!  —  I just wanted to share with you how I feel about the tragic cyclone that recently hit Burma.  —  The death toll may wind up being something astronomical like 100,000 people (I read this on CNN.com).  And the country's government just started accepting aid from other countries (finally!)

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 …

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 …