No Joke — Dane Cook's Brother Steals Him Blind  —  Talk about keeping it in the family — sources tell TMZ Dane Cook's brother (who was also his business manager) has been arrested for allegedly stealing millions from the comedian.  —  Darryl McCauley — who was in charge …

Madoff's Latest Victims: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick  —  The crap thing about being Kevin Bacon, it turns out, is that sometimes you find yourself six degrees from the wrong kind of guy.  Such as, for instance, Bernie Madoff.  We'd heard that along with Hollywood boldfacers Jeffrey Katzenberg …

Charles Barkley Popped for DUI  —  Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of DUI early this morning in Arizona.  —  Barkley was arrested by the Gilbert Police Department at a DUI checkpoint and had his blood tested on scene by a mobile DUI task force.  —  He was released a short time later and took a taxi home.

Jen Aniston to Celebrate New Year's in Mexico with Arquettes  —  Jennifer Aniston plans to toast the New Year with some old friends in Mexico - and it looks like she won't have to travel far for a New Year's Eve kiss.  —  The star of the Christmas box office record holder Marley & Me arrived …

NFL Superstar Accused of Baby Mama Beatdown  —  Larry Fitzgerald — the star wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals — has been ordered to stay away from his baby mama and his 11-month-old son after he allegedly knocked her around a room and pulled her hair out.

No Bones About It, Nicole Richie Looks Great  —  It's amazing what two years, a DUI, 82 minutes in jail and a baby can do for a gal.  —  Motherhood — and eating — definitely agree with Nicole Richie.  —  See Also  — Nicole Richie: In Cold Blood  — She's In, She's Out

Piven plows ahead, romantically  —  Mercury is rising everywhere for Jeremy Piven these days, including his love life.  The “Entourage” actor has found a brand-new girlfriend in blond stunner Ashley Chontos, a 23-year-old model-cum-bottle waitress at Mansion NYC who he met at Britney Spears' birthday bash.

Jamie Lynn Decoy Pissed — May Sue Los Angeles  —  TMZ has learned the L.A. Airport Police and the City of Los Angeles may end up getting sued over a bungled attempt to protect Britney Spears' sister, Jamie Lynn.  —  Last September 11, when Jamie Lynn flew to Los Angeles …

Eddie's Beverly Hills rock  —  But he struck gold on this occasion when he found himself on a yacht in the company of two sexy babes.  —  Naturally, the attention-obsessed star wasn't content with charming the hotties simply with conversation.  —  So he unveiled an acoustic guitar and serenaded the giggly pair.

Britney's Bollywood Romance a Bust Before It Begins  —  Oh, those pesky facts, always ruining a good story!  —  Sources close to Britney Spears tell E! that despite U.K. tabloid babblings to the contrary, Britney did not fly off to Jodhpur, India, to spend a few days around Christmas with a new Indian boyfriend.

Party girl Paris defends Australian shopping spree  —  SYDNEY (AFP) - American socialite Paris Hilton has declared herself a saviour who shops for the greater good in tight economic times.  —  In Sydney to host an exclusive New Year's dance party, the 27-year-old heir to the Hilton hotel fortune …

Jessica Simpson Rushes to Injured Tony's Side  —  Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo may be feeling the pain from torn cartilage in his ribs - not to mention his team's blistering loss to the Philadelphia Eagles over the weekend - but he does have one thing going for him: Jessica Simpson.

Lindsay & Samantha Hit South Beach  —  Samantha Ronson (left) and Lindsay Lohan  —  How did Samantha Ronson bounce back from her recent hospital visit for exhaustion?  By enjoying lots of R&R and avoiding airport restaurants, the deejay tells PEOPLE.  —  “I'm doing much better,” …

Blue Man Suspect May Not Be Blue at All  —  Chicago cops now tell TMZ they're not sure if the man arrested for allegedly having oral sex in a public park is a member of the Blue Man Group ... but a rep for the Group says the dude has never been part of the outfit.

THE JONAS BROTHERS PUT THE FEAR OF GOD INTO THE NYPD  —  The New York City Police Department is treating the Jonas Brothers like they're Motley Crue!  —  The JoBros will join Ryan Seacrest as he hosts his annual New Year's Rockin' Eve concert in Times Square.

Tom Cruise: “I Want 10 Children” With Katie  —  If Tom Cruise has his way, Suri could have a lot of little brothers and sisters.  —  “I want 10 children.  I love kids,” the Valkyrie star says in an interview with UK's The Sun.  —  Cruise, 46, is also dad to Connor, 13, and Isabella, 16, his adopted children with ex Nicole Kidman.