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 …

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.

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.

Shawn Johnson's Alleged Crazed Fan Charged with Stalking  —  The man who allegedly tried to meet Shawn Johnson on the set of Dancing with the Stars this week has been formally charged with felony stalking, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Dean Morgan Discovers He Has a 4-Year-Old Son  —  Denny Duquette is suddenly a daddy!  —  Former Grey's Anatomy star Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 42, recently found out that he has a child with actress/producer Sherrie Rose, Us Weekly reveals in its newest issue.

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.”

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.

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?

CLORIS BARES HER STEAMY SIDE  —  CLORIS Leachman is 82, but the spry, Oscar-winning actress — who recently hoofed it on “Dancing with the Stars” — hasn't forgotten the hot hookups and wild flirtations of her younger days.  —  In her new memoir, “Cloris,” out next week from Kensington …

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.

Mugler for Beyoncé: Woman Meets Warrior  —  “The duality between being a woman and a warrior.”  —  That's the spirit Thierry Mugler wanted to capture with the costumes he designed for Beyoncé's upcoming world tour, and from the look of these illustrations, he succeeded.

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

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 …

Somerhalder joins ‘Vampire Diaries’  —  Former ‘Lost’ actor added to CW drama pilot  —  Ian Somerhalder, who played Boone on ABC's hit “Lost,” has joined the cast of the CW's drama pilot “Vampire Diaries.”  —  Somerhalder is set to play Damon, a smug vampire who can go from playful to evil in a split second.

Tony Parker ‘Over’ Eva Longoria's Sex Symbol Status  —  Tony Parker ‘Over’ Eva Longoria's Sex Symbol Status and She Officially Announces She's Done With Lesbian Lip-Locks  —  Eva Longoria has earned almost every physically-fabulous honor that there is in showbiz over the years …

SPOTTED: JANET & JERMAINE LEAVING THE WAVERLY INN  —  Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri were spotted leaving the Waverly Inn in New York City on Wednesday night.  Jermaine was very protective of Janet when they walked towards the car, according to the paps.  —  ( Photos: PCN / INFPHOTO.COM )