Madonna Files Adoption Papers for Second Malawian Child  —  Madonna is trying to adopt another child from the impoverished African country of Malawi.  —  An official at the Malawi welfare department confirms to the Associated Press that the singer, 50, has filed adoption papers.

Lindsay Lohan's New Movie Goes Straight to Cable  —  Lindsay Lohan got some reel bad news this week: Her new movie, Labor Pains, is headed straight to cable.  —  The film's production company, Nu Image/Millennium Films, has confirmed that the comedy will premiere on ABC Family in July 2009.

Rihanna Gets Gun Tattoo on Rib Cage  —  Rihanna, who was allegedly battered by boyfriend Chris Brown, has apparently gotten a gun tattoo etched across her ribcage.  —  According to Los Angeles-based tattoo artist BangBang, the 21-year-old singer — who often wears a miniature gun pendant necklace …

STUCK AT HOME  —  PARTY animals-turned-parents Ashlee Simpson (above) and Pete Wentz are having trouble with their new domestic lifestyle.  An insider told Page Six, “Ashlee and Pete are on the rocks.  He is going out all the time and she's stuck at home.  It's just not working.”

SCARLETT JOHANSSON IS THINNING OUT  —  SAY it ain't so, ScarJo!  Sultry Scarlett Johansson is getting rid of her famous curves.  Eyes popped Tuesday night at Moet & Chandon's “Tribute to Film” soiree at London's Big Sky Studios when the “very slim” actress, who's married to Ryan Reynolds, strutted in wearing a tight, black minidress.

IS KATHY GRIFFIN PARIS HILTON'S NEW BFF?!  —  There was some crazy reality crossover going on in Los Angeles yesterday!  We spotted the Queen of Photo Ops, Paris Hilton, with the Queen of the D-List, Kathy Griffin, hanging out together at Kitson!  —  Kathy strapped on a pink, fluffy tutu while P wore her biggest pair of sunglasses.

Alleged Stalker Caught Trying To Sneak on DWTS Set!!!  —  A man who believes that 17-year-old Olympic gymnast and Dancing With the Stars contestant Shawn Johnson communicates with him through the television and with ESP, was arrested Wednesday trying to sneak into the studio where DWTS is taped.

Schoolboy Alfie Patten, 13, NOT the daddy  —  The schoolboy alleged to have become a dad aged 12 is not the baby's father, the Mirror can reveal.  —  Alfie Patten, now 13, had a £300 DNA test after half a dozen boys claimed to have slept with schoolgirl pal Chantelle Stedman, 15.

Local Authorities Searching For Flo Rida's Tour Bus  —  It involves a shocking allegation involving a popular hip hop artist who was in town for a CD signing.  —  Lexington Police are now searching for Flo Rida's tour bus in several states on allegations of animal cruelty.

Jamie Lynn & Casey: The Wedding's Off!  —  On March 4, Jamie Lynn Spears and her boyfriend, Casey Aldridge, were spotted leaving their New Orleans hotel after attending her sister Britney Spears' Circus comeback concert the night before.  —  While Casey tenderly held their 9-month-old daughter …

CSI Star Marg Helgenberger Files for Divorce  —  Four months after separating from her husband of nearly two decades, CSI actress Marg Helgenberger has filed for divorce, documents filed Tuesday in Los Angeles court show.  —  Helgenberger cited irreconcilable differences as the reason behind …

Jennifer Hudson Sets Wedding Date, Returns to Idol  —  Five months after the tragic murders of three of her family members, Jennifer Hudson is moving forward with planning her wedding to David Otunga — and returning to the American Idol stage.  —  After Idol's tribute to Motown Wednesday …

Sheen camp's not crying over Richards' ouster  —  Plus: Good news for Botox biz; Aniston never saw Mayer breakup coming  —  If you're among the “Dancing With the Stars” fans happy to see Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Denise Richards out of the competition, you aren't alone.

Gatecrasher: Mariah thinking family in a big way  —  Mariah Carey is ready to expand her family - and she wants a baby girl.  —  The pop superstar has prematurely dropped $200K on furniture, including a pink crib and highchair, from a children's store in San Francisco for the new Hollywood home …

Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘House,’ ‘Smallville,’ 'Grey's,' ‘24,’ ‘Ugly Betty,’ ‘Housewives,’ ‘Bones,’ ‘Big Love,’ ‘Lost,’ ‘The Office,’ and more!  —  Question: I'm so excited about the return of Chase and Cameron on House!  Do you have any insider info on what they'll be doing?  —Leigh

The Bachelor's Jason Visits Molly in Her Hometown  —  It's been nearly a month since The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney inspired shock and outrage by rekindling their romance on national TV — at the expense of Jason's jilted fiancée Melissa Rycroft.  —  So how is the couple doing now?

Cruise, Diaz may star in Fox film  —  Mangold to direct romantic comedy for studio  —  James Mangold is attached to direct the untitled romantic comedy formerly known as “Wichita” and “Trouble Man” at 20th Century Fox.  It's eyed as a potential pairing of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.

FIRST LOOK: See Bret Michaels's New Book Cover  —  The cover of Roses & Thorns  —  Every rose has its thorn - just like every hard-livin' rocker must have an autobiography.  Bret Michaels, the Poison frontman and star of VH1's Rock of Love reality series, brings his own roller-coaster ride of sex …