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.

“Nailin' Paylin”  —  Sarah Palin is officially a legend — Hustler Video is shooting a porn with a look-alike, titled “Nailin' Paylin.”  The spelling is sic and so is Hustler.  —  The faux Sarah is Lisa Ann, who “will be nailing the Russians who come knocking on her back-door.”

Hasselbeck Leaving ‘View’ for Fox News?  —  If those who follow ‘The View’ know one thing about Elisabeth Hasselbeck, it's that she's not afraid to speak her mind when it comes to her conservative viewpoints.  So, when rumors that she planned to leave the daytime chat show for a gig at the Fox News Channel …

'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 …

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 …

Caught in the Act!  —  • Eva Longoria Parker, celebrating pal Roselyn Sanchez's upcoming nuptials at a private wedding shower thrown by her Without a Trace costar Poppy Montgomery at her Pacific Palisades home.  “Eva got her tarot cards read while Poppy and Rosalyn got manicures and pedicures,” says a partygoer.

Beyoncé Records More Than 70 Songs for New Album  —  Beyoncé Knowles  —  Beyoncé may have more than an album on her hands - she may have a box set.  —  “I have recorded over 70 songs and have created a sound that reveals all of me,” the singer, 27, writes about her upcoming album …

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.

The Many Faces Of Liza  —  HOT LINKS : You Sexy B*tch!  —  Who knew she had so many [crazy] lively facial expressions!  —  Yes, that's the one and only Liza Minnelli - Judy Garland's famous daughter - having a jolly old time in Rome by the Trevi fountain.

Lil Jon Says Britney's Album ‘Will Be Big’  —  Britney Spears's upcoming album, Circus, promises to deliver club-banging dance hits that will land her back on top, according to music producer and rapper Lil Jon.  —  “It's going to be a big album,” he told PEOPLE at the VH1 Save …

Beverly Hills Chihuahua star saved from certain death  —  According to a heart warming and only slightly suspect story in the National Enquirer, one of the little stars of Beverly Hills Chihuahua was hours away from euthanasia at the dog pound before he was scooped up by a trainer and made into a big screen star.

Lindsay Lohan's adoption plan  —  Lindsay Lohan wants to adopt a child.  —  The ‘Mean Girls’ actress - who recently confirmed she is in a relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson - is looking forward to becoming a mother, and would like to help a child in need.  —  She said: “At some point, I want to adopt a kid as well.

Hairspray Likely to Close in January; Fierstein Will Return  —  Hairspray, the Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical, is expected to close in mid-January 2009, but not before welcoming back the Mother of All Ednas — Harvey Fierstein.  —  Playbill.com has learned that Fierstein …

2008 Bermuda Music Festival: Beyonce Wowing Wet Crowd, Readying New Project  —  Yes, Beyonce Knowles is married.  —  Yes, she's still putting out her brand new album next month.  —  And yes, she's still wowing international audiences with her exhilarating performances.

Natalie Cole Released from Hospital  —  Ailing Natalie Cole - who suffers from Hepatitis C - is out of hospital and resting in bed at home, her spokeswoman told Entertainment Tonight on Thursday.  —  The 58-year-old singer cancelled her October tour dates and cleared her schedule after being hospitalized in New York in September.

Dancing Champ Helio Castroneves Indicted in Tax Case  —  Helio Castroneves  —  Dancing with the Stars champ Helio Castroneves was indicted Thursday in a federal income tax case in Florida, PEOPLE confirms.  —  Castroneves, who charmed judges and the audience with his enthusiasm and infectious smile …