DEBBIE ROWE DROPS CUSTODY FIGHT  —  $4M MOTHER LODE FOR MICHAEL JACKSON EX  —  Michael Jackson's baby mama Debbie Rowe has sold her kids again — this time squeezing about $4 million from her former mother-in-law in exchange for giving up her parental rights, a family source told The Post yesterday.

Jon Gosselin's Girlfriend “Upset” Over Bad Press  —  Jon Gosselin's new 22-year-old girlfriend Hailey Glassman stayed in Monday night while visiting St. Tropez, France, with the 32-year-old father of eight because she was so upset with the bad press she's been receiving.

Bachelorette's Wes: Don't Believe All You See on TV  —  “There's an old saying here in Texas,” says ex-Bachelorette contender Wes Hayden.  “Believe nothing you hear and half of what you see ... On that show, I wouldn't believe anything.”  —  After the July 6 episode, which showed …

Karolina Kurkova is Pregnant!  —  Karolina Kurkova is expecting, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “Supermodel and actress Karolina Kurkova and her fiancé, film producer Archie Drury have announced that they are expecting their first child,” the statement reads.

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo through after Dallas Cowboys quarterback drops singer  —  Jessica Simpson was excited to get all dolled up for her “Barbie and Ken"-themed birthday bash in L.A. on Friday night, but there was one problem: She had just lost her Ken.

Coroner at Office of Jackson Doc  —  We've learned an official from the L.A. County Coroner's office just showed up at the office of Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson's dermatologist, and he's on the hunt for medical records.  —  Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter just went inside Dr. Klein's office.

Christian Bale Looks Crack Cocaine Addicted  —  Christian Bale looks to have lost a significant amount of weight and thinned his hair for his character in the new movie, The Fighter.  —  The 35-year-old British actor shot new scenes on Monday afternoon (July 13) in Los Angeles.

Holly Montag on Sanjaya: “We Are Not Dating”  —  So long, Sanjolly!  —  Although Heidi and Spencer Pratt told Usmagazine.com that they were “very excited” for Holly Montag and former American Idol contestant Sanjaya Malakar to become an item after they met on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! …

‘Reading Rainbow’ Host in Car Accident  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ LeVar Burton was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles early yesterday evening.  —  We're told Burton — who hosted “Reading Rainbow” and starred in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Roots” …

Russell Brand Returns To Host 2009 MTV Video Music Awards  —  The VMAs will back in New York on September 13 at 9 p.m. ET.  —  Following the epically outrageous 2009 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, MTV is bringing the celeb-powered, anything-might-happen craziness back to New York …

Meet Orange County's Newest Housewife  —  There's a new girl in town!  —  As production gets underway for a new season of Bravo's original, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Jeana Keough, Lynne Curtin, and Gretchen Rossi will have to contend with a new drama-starter.

Amy Winehouse Refreshed by Island Life  —  Amy Winehouse in Spring 2008 (left) and Monday (right)  —  Amy Winehouse is back!  She arrived in the U.K. from St. Lucia Monday, looking initially tearful to be home, but healthier than she has for ages.  —  Winehouse, 25, who has been in the Caribbean island …

Jill Zarin on Salary Dispute: We Should All Be Paid the Same  —  Last week, it was reported that Kelly Bensimon is the only reality star who has signed up for next season's Real Housewives of New York.  The rest are reportedly holding out for six-figure deals.

Chace Crawford Moves Out of Ed Westwick's Apartment  —  Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford has moved out of the NYC apartment he shares with costar Ed Westwick, a source tells Usmagazine.com exclusively.  —  The two have shared the apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood since they both first moved …

Katherine Heigl: Romance Not Always Rated PG-13  —  Katherine Heigl plays a woman clueless in the ways of romance in her upcoming film, The Ugly Truth.  But in real life, the actress considers herself fairly savvy on the subject.  —  “In my early 20s, I didn't know who I was or what I wanted …

Kate Hudson & A-Rod Hit the California Beach  —  After spending time together on the East Coast, Kate Hudson and her Yankees hero beau Alex Rodriguez took their love - and Hudson's 5-year-old son Ryder - to the West Coast on July 10, to enjoy the weekend and the sunny weather at the exclusive Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach.

Melissa Rycroft Says She's Not a Bridezilla  —  Melissa Rycroft and Tye Strickland  —  Wedding plans are falling into place for Melissa Rycroft - but it's all thanks to the work of her fiancé Tye Strickland.  —  “Tye is planning more than I am,” the former Bachelor and Dancing …