Lindsay Lohan: “I'm Taking Break From Sam to Focus on Myself”  —  She was shunned from the party and locked out of her love nest.  Now, Lindsay Lohan exclusively tells E! News that reports of her breakup with Samantha Ronson are true: “We are taking a brief break so I can focus on myself.”

Rihanna Wants a Deal Too  —  Pretty stunning ... Rihanna's lawyer just spoke to reporters, as if he is somehow speaking on behalf of the man who allegedly beat his client — aka Chris Brown.  —  Donald Etra just said Rihanna would be pleased “if it [the case] were over quickly” — as in plea bargain.

Inside Hef's Super-Sexy Sin City 83rd Birthday: A ‘Beaten Up’ Holly and Hef Reunite For First Time Since Split  —  Inside Hef's Super-Sexy Sin City 83rd Birthday: A ‘Beaten Up’ Holly & Hef Reunite for First Time Since Split, Plus Why She Vows Never to Go Naked Again

Another Original Melrose Cast Member Returns  —  First Sydney, now Dr. Michael Mancini: The CW's new Melrose Place has yet another familiar face joining the cast.  —  Thomas Calabro will be reprising his role as Dr. Mancini, the good guy-turned-cheater, a source tells PEOPLE.

If I Were A Ploy  —  Man, choreography can be criminal.  If you let Bey stans tell it, Ciara is the mastermind behind a covert (and treacherously crunk) operation.  Apparently, the 23-year-old singer was so desperate to duplicate Beyonce's success with her latest video, the Timberlake-fueled …

Serena Williams in a bikini  —  These Serena Williams bikini pics taken in Miami might float some boats, or sink others.  The important thing is I posted them like some sort of bikini-posting hero who doesn't care about age, race, or the ability to snap a man in half with one hand.

Keaton, Goldblum join ‘Glory’  —  Comedy stars Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams  —  Diane Keaton and Jeff Goldblum have signed on to join Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams in the comedy “Morning Glory” for Paramount Pictures.  —  J.J. Abrams is producing the film, which centers on an aspiring news producer …

The Mayer men the merrier for Jen  —  Jennifer Aniston hasn't wasted any time moving on from her nasty breakup with ex John Mayer.  —  Despite the public flogging the beauty took after Mayer sang a spiteful breakup song - “Heartbreak Warfare” - during his Mayercraft cruise …

Early Twitter Buzz: Star Trek Has Secret Premiere in Austin  —  Paramount pulled a MASSIVE bait and switch with tonight's Alamo Drafthouse's screening of Wrath of Kahn on Monday night.  The announced line-up included some never before seen footage from JJ Abrams Star Trek followed by Star Trek II: Wrath of Kahn.

ZAC EFRON SHOOT TOOK PLACE INSIDE THE TV!  —  We've got a video coming out on Wednesday that stars Zac Efron, Tom Lennon, and just about everyone else you've ever seen on TV.  It was insane.  Adam Shankman (who did Prop 8 the musical and produced the upcoming 17 again) wanted to make a video …

Anna Kournikova Tri-ass-thlon Pictures  —  It looks like Anna Kournikova has decided to take part in yet another sport she will never ever win.  Here she is running the Nautica Triathlon in South Beach the other day wearing the number one which is pretty funny considering she's a natural loser.

Dennis Rodman Booted for Booty Grabbin'  —  “Celebrity Apprentice” reject Dennis Rodman got tossed again — this time for getting too touchy feely at a posh LA hotel.  —  Sources tell TMZ Rodman was asked to leave the London Hotel in West Hollywood on Friday after several guests complained about his behavior.

Samuel Jackson to host ESPY Awards  —  LOS ANGELES - Samuel L. Jackson will return as host of the ESPY Awards for the fourth time this summer.  —  The Oscar-nominated actor previously hosted the show that honors the year's top sports performances and moments in 1999, 2001 and 2002.

Man shoots himself during “Watchmen” movie  —  Eugene (KMTR) - A man shot himself to death in a Eugene movie theater just after midnight Monday morning.  —  Police say about 10 patrons were in an auditorium at Regal Cinemas watching the movie “Watchmen.”  About midway through the film …

Chris Noth Holding Up ‘Sex’?  —  Rumor has it that the ladies of “Sex and the City” are ready for their Big Apple reunion — and Mr. Big is holding out!  Is it true?  Hold off on the pouring those cosmos!  Chris Noth is reportedly holding out due to scheduling issues, but the actor recently dished to …

WINHOUSE IS MELLOW YELLOW!  —  AMY Winehouse went bananas in St Lucia on a fruit bender, or rather a bendy fruit.  —  The human cocktail shaker, 25, is getting her five-a-day through her latest vice of smoking banana peel.  —  Caribbean locals taught our favourite fruitcake the art of mellow yellow highs.