George Clooney Headed Back to ER  —  George Clooney has agreed to come back to the show that launched his career: ER.  —  Sources close to the series tell PEOPLE that ER co-creator John Wells has ordered a closed set to keep Clooney's appearance under wraps.

‘Benjamin Button’ leads Oscars with 13 nominations  —  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The romantic fantasy “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson, and a directing slot for David Fincher.

New Moon Casting Scoop!  Dakota Fanning as Jane?  —  Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Peter Sorel / Summit Entertainment  —  Dakota Fanning...with fangs?  —  It's possible.  I can exclusively report that the 14-year-old child star—she turns 15 on Feb. 23—is in talks to play Jane opposite …

John Travolta threatened by alleged extortion plotters over a photo of his dying son, Jett … Grieving John Travolta is the centre of an alleged extortion plot that is said to involve a photograph of his son Jett that was taken as he was dying.  —  He was contacted by a pair of alleged extortionists …

Heroine Amy  —  A TOURIST told yesterday how recovering junkie AMY WINEHOUSE became her heroine — as she performed a Baywatch-style rescue on a beach.  —  Louise Williams, 39, was having a sailing lesson in the Caribbean when she was thrown out of her boat by a 6ft wave.

Sex and the City Stars Commit to Sequel!  —  Big news, Sex addicts!  —  Us Weekly reports in its newest issue that Sarah Jessica Parker, 43, Kim Cattrall, 52, Cynthia Nixon, 42, and Kristin Davis, 43, have agreed to appear in the sequel to Sex and the City: The Movie.

Sundance Fistfight!  DIRT Gets Dirty.  —  About an hour ago, text messages started to fly around Park City, regarding an altercation between film critic John Anderson and producer (and Big Lebowski inspiration) Jeff Dowd in the restaurant at the Yarrow Resort.

Katy Perry Takes a Vow of Celibacy  —  Katy Perry won't be kissing a boy — or girl — anytime soon.  —  “I've actually taken a vow of celibacy this year,” she tells the new issue of TV Guide.  “No kissing anyone.  Just my cat, Kitty Purry.”  —  The singer, 24, and her beau …

Heath Ledger Earns Oscar Nom A Year After Death  —  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — One year to the day after his death, Heath Ledger is an Oscar nominee again.  —  The late actor has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 81st Academy Awards for his role as the Joker in “The Dark Knight,” it was announced on Thursday morning.

No Doubt Announces 2009 Summer Tour  —  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 21, 2009  —  No Doubt Announces 2009 Summer Tour With Special Guest Paramore  —  The Sounds, Janelle Monae and Bedouin Soundclash To Support on Select Dates

Kennedy Withdraws Senate Bid  —  Caroline Kennedy announced early Thursday that she was withdrawing from consideration for the vacant Senate seat in New York, startling the New York political world after weeks in which she was considered a top contender for the post.

EXCLUSIVE: Keira Knightley signs to play reclusive actress in ‘London Boulevard’ film … Keira Knightley signed tonight to star in a film loosely based on the Hollywood classic Sunset Boulevard, Mail Online can exclusively reveal.  —  The 23-year-old Oscar-nominated actress will play …

WHY SHE'S NO.1?  —  “You can't take your eyes off her.”  For every cliché, there is an example that makes it true, and for this one it's quintessential girlie-girl and diosa latina Eva Mendes.  From head to toe, her beauty is unique, dramatic and urgent.

Jennifer Hudson Emerges, Smiles  —  Jennifer Hudson hasn't been seen out in public since her horrible family tragedy last October, but the singer/actress reappeared in Florida a few days ago looking in better spirits.  —  We're told she was out with her fiancé, looking for a new bed.

The Jonas Brothers Surprise the Obama Girls  —  Malia and Sasha Obama; Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas  —  On their first night in the White House, Malia and Sasha Obama quickly learned the perks of being first daughters.  —  While their parents were making their rounds at the inaugural balls …