LOHAN'S ‘BETTY’ GIG CHOPPED  —  IT got so ugly on the set of “Ugly Betty” between Lindsay Lohan and the popular ABC show's star, America Ferrera, that Lohan was cut from an agreed-upon six episodes to four.  —  One production source said, “It was a mess.  Lindsay would show up every day with an entourage of people.

EXCLUSIVE: Madonna offers Guy an extra £5million ‘if she can dictate access rights to children’ … Madonna has offered Guy Ritchie an additional £5million to dictate his access rights to their three children.  —  The singer has agreed to increase the lump sum cash payment …

DEFAMER EXCLUSIVE: Backstage Elisabeth/Joy Blowup Rocks ‘The View’  —  A lot of fighting happened in front of the cameras on today's heated installment of The View, but according to a tip we just received from a Defamer operative, it was nothing compared to what went on after the show was over.

Taylor Momsen Hospitalized After Battling Life-Threatening Throat Infection  —  Taylor Momsen was released Wednesday afternoon from L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after battling a “severe, potentially life-threatening throat infection.  —  “I have been treating Miss Taylor Momsen for the last few days …

Brooke and Charlie Sheen Are Expecting Twins  —  Brooke and Charlie Sheen are thrilled to be expecting twins, according to her mother.  —  “Brooke and Charlie are expecting twins, and they are so excited,” Moira Fiore, who spent time with Brooke last week, tells PEOPLE.  “Obviously, I am floating on air.”

Lil Wayne Has a Boy!  —  Lil Wayne's the proud father of a new son!  —  The rapper's baby boy, Dwayne Carter III, was born Wednesday afternoon at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, his rep confirms to Usmagazine.com.  —  He has not released the identity of the baby's mother.

DJ AM, Mandy Moore: “It's Back On!”  —  Reunited!  —  Mandy Moore and Adam “DJ A.M.” Goldstein dated for only two months in 2007, but it looks like that was long enough to form a bond.  —  “It's back on,” a DJ A.M. source says in the newest issue of Us Weekly , on stands now.

Britney's Trial Victory a ‘Turnaround’ for Singer  —  Britney Spears's victory in her misdemeanor driving-without-a-license trial this week “closes a chapter on her past troubles,” her lawyer Michael Flanagan tells PEOPLE.  —  “It marks a turnaround for her.

Brangelina to Wed?  —  One of Hollywood's most famous pairings might make it official.  Angelina Jolie recently opened up to the Italian Vanity Fair about her unconventional family.  Angie told the mag that her children could mention the idea of Brangie making it official.

Sick of Cloris' shtick  —  ‘Dancing’ staffers joke it must be rival TV network execs voting for Leachman ‘to try to wreck the show’  —  While there's been lots of buzz about Cloris Leachman generated by Sun-Times colleague Miriam DiNunzio's “Dancing With the Stars” blog on our Web site …

R&B singer Lyfe Jennings arrested in Smyrna  —  R&B singer/songwriter Lyfe Jennings was arrested Sunday on gun charges in Smyrna while trying to locate the mother of his children, police said.  —  Jennings, 30, whose real name is Chester Jennings, kicked in the door of a residence …

Heidi & Spencer: Vote McCain-Palin!  —  Just when you thought they couldn't outdo their last photo shoot...  The Hills couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt hilariously endorse the Republican ticket by wearing John McCain and Sarah Palin campaign clothing.  —  Heidi's shirt reads: “Read My Lipstick: Vote McCain-Palin”

Heidi Montag's Fashion Line Is Over  —  Heidi Montag in her defunct clothing line.  —  Photo: Getty Images  —  Heidi Montag's clothing line, Heidiwood, is no more.  Anchor Blue spokeswoman Marla White tells us the label will not renew its contract with Heidi.

Dr. Phil Sued For Fraud, Defamation and Creative Editing  —  Dr. Phil is facing a lawsuit for fraud, defamation of character... and some shifty editing.  Thomas Riccio, the man who recorded O.J. Simpson's recent illegal activities, claims Dr. Phil aired ads depicting Riccio nodding in response …