EXCLUSIVE: The Rumors  —  I woke up this morning and it seems like just about every gossip magazine or blog has a story about Lauren hooking up with Justin.  —  I'm not sure what to believe.  Though Justin and I have not been exclusive for quite some time, these rumors are very confusing and hurtful.

Samantha Ronson Hasn't Visited a Gym in Years  —  Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan in Mexico.  —  How does Samantha Ronson maintain the trim figure she showed off during her recent romantic Mexican getaway with Lindsay Lohan?  It's all in the genes.  —  Ronson, 30, who's rarely seen wearing anything …

Queen Latifah Set to Grill Sarah Palin  —  Well-placed sources tell TMZ Queen Latifah is getting in the middle of the Sarah Palin/Joe Biden VP debate by portraying last night 's moderator, PBS journalist Gwen Ifill, on “SNL” this week.  —  For the third time this season, we're told Tina Fey will be back …

She's electric!  Static gives Elizabeth Hurley a shock as her underwear is exposed … Elizabeth Hurley had obviously spent time and energy considering her outfit ahead of a store appearance last night... but, as we all know, the best laid plans don't always go to plan.

'You're half lesbian?'  Eamonn Holmes makes embarrassing TV gaffe as Salma Hayek explains her LEBANESE background … Eamonn Holmes was left red-faced today after wrongly announcing Hollywood actress Salma Hayek was a lesbian on live television.  —  The 48-year-old presenter …

Crying Helio Pleads Not Guilty  —  Helio Castroneves just tearfully pleaded to tax fraud — and, for a guy who's known for driving at high speeds, he's not goin' anywhere fast.  —  He was brought into court in cuffs and shackles, and cried throughout the hearing.

Madonna and A-Rod Dine Together in NYC  —  Madonna and New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez took in a cozy dinner for two at Dos Caminos Third Avenue on Tuesday, a source told Usmagazine.com.  —  They pair ate at an alcove-like table in the back.  —  “They seemed very close,” a source told Usmagazine.com.

Pop Tarts: Heidi Montag Prays for Sarah Palin, Spencer Prays for Audrina's Health  —  LOS ANGELES — Heidi Montag has made no secret of the fact that she supports Republican candidate John McCain for president, but it seems she's an even bigger fan of his running mate Sarah Palin.

HUBBY HOWARD  —  THE long-awaited wedding of Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky is finally happening tonight at Le Cirque.  The shock jock and his leggy lady have booked the whole restaurant (the first time anyone has ever taken over the entire place) for a sit-down dinner for 180 guests, including Donald Trump.

Rachael Ray Denies Having Throat Cancer Scare  —  Rachael Ray is shooting down reports that she had a throat cancer scare and is about to be silenced for two months by surgery.  —  The bubbly Emmy winning talk show host is having surgery - but it's not as serious as reports suggest, according to her rep.

Hillary Clinton: Palin “Composed, Effective” During Debate  —  Hillary Clinton is weighing in on Thursday's vice presidential debate.  —  In a phone interview Friday on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show, she said, “[Democratic Sen.] Joe Biden was great.  He put forward a flawless performance.

Jennifer Love Hewitt's Weight Loss Secret: Get Ridiculed  —  I don't know if it's the black outfit or if Jennifer Love Hewitt has been hitting the gym because she looks like she's slimmed down a bit.  Her ass and child bearing hips don't look as massive as they did in her bathing suit .  Ugh!

HOLLY IS ON THE PROWL  —  Hef had a few drinks last night at Foxtail with two of his three girlfriends, Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson, which had to be awkward because Kendra is engaged to someone else and the night before Holly was making out with some random guy.

Victoria, Gwen and Their Boys Let The Creative Juices Flow  —  Victoria, Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo Beckham ducked out of the back entrance of Color Me Mine in Beverly Hills followed by Gwen Stefani and Kingston after a group playdate.  I bet Posh has some advice on having a family with so many boys …

Eva Mendes Loves Being ‘Sexy’  —  What does Eva Mendes think about the ruckus over her banned commercial for Calvin Klein's Secret Obsession?  —  “I love my country, but I believe that we are too quick to censor nudity,” the actress, 34, tells the Spanish edition of Vogue in its November issue.

Guess Who?  —  If you guessed Jacko, you're wrong.  It's the master of disguise and Cheetos, Brit Brit Spears!  Brit fooled the zillions of pappies waiting for her at LAX yesterday by wearing a ruffled blanky or some s**t.  And by “fooled” I mean they knew it was her all along.

Linda Bollea — Fast and Loose  —  Like mother, like son — just the other way around.  —  TMZ has learned Linda Bollea was just stopped for speeding on her way to see Nick at the Pinellas County Jail.  She got pulled over doing 71 mph in a 55 mph zone in a white Cadillac Escalade.  What's the big hurry?