Breaking: The CW Planning ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot  —  Andrew Shue, call your agent.  —  A spokesperson for The CW confirms what has been buzzed about for months: The network is developing an update of Melrose Place.  Details remain sketchy, but it's believed Melrose 2.0 would launch next fall.

Swayze's Best Act: Being Able to Show Up  —  CHICAGO — On a film soundstage here, a tense scene was unfolding, with the actor Lou Diamond Phillips, playing a rogue cop, holding a gun aimed at the head of another actor, who stood tall, unflinching, his face and frame thinner than in his glory days …

‘VIEW’ TARGET  —  ELISABETH Hasselbeck gets more death threats than anyone else on “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg revealed Monday night at Cooper Union.  Whoopi - part of a panel discussion on Art and Educational Justice hosted by the Stella Adler Studio with Rosie Perez, Phylicia Rashad …

Jessica Simpson Bails on Date Night with Tony Romo  —  Jessica Simpson stood up two dates on Tuesday night - boyfriend Tony Romo and ... Elmo?  —  The singer - who designs clothing, shoes and handbags for Macy's - was supposed to fly from Nashville to New York Tuesday to celebrate the department store's 150th anniversary.

Britney Spears' Dad Granted Permanent Control of Her Affairs  —  Britney Spears' father was granted permanent legal control of his daughter, a court ruled Tuesday.  —  Jamie Spears was first put in control of his daughter's affairs Feb. 1 following her two forced hospitalizations in January.

Joaquin Phoenix: Retiring from Movies at Age 34?  —  Say what?  —  Joaquin Phoenix dropped quite a shocker at a benefit for Paul Newman's camps for kids Monday, announcing his plans to quit acting.  —  “I want to take this opportunity ... to give you the exclusive and just talk a little bit …

Brangelina clan requires six nannies  —  Plus: Richard Dreyfuss disses ‘W.’; Craig has doubts about another 007 film  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie need six to eight nannies and a fleet of cars to keep their brood moving, says Life & Style magazine.  —  The Scoop  —  msnbc.com

Tara Reid: 'I'm Not Perfect'  —  Tara Reid has a message for anyone wishing to criticize her body: Enough already!  —  After unflattering bikini shots of her surfaced last week, Reid faced a barrage of Internet attacks aimed at her post-surgery figure.  “I've been a media target for years now,” the actress, 33, tells PEOPLE.

Downey Jr. extends Marvel deal  —  Actor to star in ‘Avengers,’ ‘Iron Man 3’  —  Robert Downey Jr. is living up to his title as Marvel Studios' Iron Man.  —  In addition to starring in “Iron Man 2,” Downey has agreed to return as billionaire Tony Stark and his crime-fighting alter ego in …

Madonna created marriage contract that ordered Guy to ‘devote time to sex and not to shout at his wife’ … Madonna tried to control husband Guy Ritchie with a marriage contract which urged the film director not to shout at his wife and to devote time to sex, it has emerged.

OLSENS: DON'T TALK, DON'T ASK  —  FANS of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen gladly lined up to get the tiny twins to sign copies of their book, “Influence,” yesterday - but they had to follow a slew of rules at the Union Square Barnes & Noble.  —  Racked.com posted a long list of obligations for anxious collectors.

Jennifer Hudson Fears For Her Safety, Goes Into Hiding  —  After the brutal murder of her mother, brother, and nephew, Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson has gone into hiding, now worried about her own safety, according to Extra.  —  According to the site's report, Hudson is surrounding herself …

‘Hellraiser’ redo in Laugier's hands  —  Writer-director to help realize Dimension's relaunch  —  Pascal Laugier, whose horror film “Martyrs” stirred controversy in his native France, is in final negotiations to write and direct Dimension's re-imagining of “Hellraiser,” one of horrormeister Clive Barker's best-known creations.

Natalie Cole Is Taking Her Treatment on Tour  —  After enduring months of agonizing treatment for hepatitis C, Natalie Cole says, “It feels great to be back!”  —  “I feel sturdy and strong,” the 58-year-old Grammy-winner told PEOPLE Tuesday at a CD signing for her new album, Still Unforgettable, in L.A.