The Unreal Rise of Jon and Kate Gosselin  —  How did two average parents from rural Pennsylvania with an outsize brood rise to such dizzying heights of stardom and tabloid infamy?  The author peers behind the curtain of the biggest celebrity story of the year.  —  obu, Nobu, I want Nobu!

‘Glee’ exclusive: Joss Whedon to direct!  —  If I hadn't been warming to Glee already, this for sure would've begun defrosting me: Dollhouse-keeper Joss Whedon has agreed to direct one of the back nine episodes that Fox just ordered.  —  Turns out, the genius who gave us not only the …

Couples Watch: Matthew & Camila, Lindsay & Balthazar...  • Matthew McConaughey and his pregnant girlfriend Camila Alves, enjoying a couple's night out at West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont.  The couple walked in hand-in-hand and joined a very large group on the restaurant's outdoor patio for dinner.

Heene Sentenced to Jail for L.A. Crime  —  TMZ has learned of more legal woes for Richard Heene.  He has a criminal record in L.A. and was sentenced to jail.  —  Heene was arrested in April 1997 and charged with misdemeanor vandalism, vehicle tampering, and disturbing the peace.

Jay Leno's new time slot wreaks havoc for NBC affiliates  —  NBC's decision to move the talk show king to 10 p.m. is undermining viewership of local late-night newscasts, which are a crucial source of revenue for the network's affiliates.  —  Local NBC affiliates may not be able to tolerate …

Baby + Boob = Welcome Back, Elisabeth Hasselbeck!  —  Whitney Houston's wasn't the only near nip slip we got to see today.  —  Elisabeth Hasselbeck returned to The View after welcoming her third child, Isaiah, in early August.  While her reunion with Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd and Whoopi Goldberg …

Fox411 Exclusive: Justin Timberlake's friends want him back with Jessica Biel … It sounds like Justin Timberlake's friends are on Team Jessica.  —  Since Timberlake split from longtime girlfriend Jessica Biel, his pals have been less than supportive of his move back to bachelorhood, a source close to his JT's posse tells Fox411.

Lamar and Khloe Strike a Prenup Deal  —  TMZ has learned Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have struck a deal with a prenup — and even though Lamar gets to keep his earnings separate, Khloe got more than he initially offered.  —  We know Lamar and Khloe have orally agreed, but the deal is not yet inked.

Adrianne Curry Fulfills Our Princess Leia Fantasy  —  This will surely get you geeks excited: Adrienne Curry dressed as Princess Lea at the Big Apple Comic-Con. I know Princess Leia is a fantasy for many of you so I will keep this post to a minimum because you're probably too busy playing with your little Jabba the Hut to read this.

Larry Birkhead — DA Tried Strong-Arming Me  —  Larry Birkhead was asked today whether the prosecutor in the case tried to unfairly influence him.  —  During cross examination, Ellyn Garafalo, the lawyer for Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, asked Birkhead if Deputy DA Sarah Slice cornered him in the hallway …

Fox on hunt for ‘Dog’ laffs  —  Wilmer Valderrama to star in comedy series  —  Fox is developing a project inspired by the work of “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan.  Wilmer Valderrama is set to star.  —  Details are still being ironed out, but it appears that Valderrama would play …

Paris Hilton lands movie role, demands lobsters  —  Paris Hiltonhas landed her next big movie role — and she's said to have demanded live lobsters as part of her contract.  —  Hilton will appear alongside  —  Eva Mendesin the cop-action comedy “The Other Guys,” now shooting in New York.

Sperminated!!!!  —  Oops!  —  We just outscooped her on her own scoop!  —  Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel announced over the weekend that she was engaged to some loser no one really cares about.  —  BUT, what she didn't reveal is that she's also pregnant!!!!

Megan Fox Changes Her Tune on Transformers  —  Looks like Megan Fox is done trashing Transformers.  —  While promoting Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen earlier this summer, the actress, 23, said on CBS' Early Show that the sequel made no sense and could cause “a migraine headache.”

Jennifer Love Hewitt: Breakup Rumors Are ‘Hurtful’  —  Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy  —  Buzz about an impending breakup between Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy is just that - buzz, according to the Ghost Whisperer star.  —  “I'm not going to lie - it's not annoying …

Joel Madden Shows He's a Happy Family Man  —  Forget clubbing or fronting Good Charlotte - the most fun thing in Joel Madden's life right now is being a dad.  —  “I love kids, I love working with kids, I love being around kids,” he said at the Noble Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday.

Laura Dern at head of ‘Fockers’ class  —  Actress joins latest ‘Meet the Parents’ sequel  —  Laura Dern is joining the cast of Universal and Tribeca Prods.' latest “Meet the Parents” sequel.  —  The movie, directed by Paul Weitz, is working under the title of “Little Fockers,” but that might change.

Whitney Houston Has ‘X Factor’ Wardrobe Malfunction  —  During Saturday night's ‘X Factor’ performance, Whitney Houston was left red-faced after a strap at the back of her long silver dress snapped open midway through her performance of ‘Million Dollar Bill.’ She shrugged off the wardrobe malfunction though …

Britney Spears Bikini Pictures  —  Here's Britney Spears in a bikini while vacationing in Mexico.  Besides the hair and being crazy and all, her body looks pretty damn good.  I guess extensive touring has done her well.  Now if only I can get my girlfriend a record contract and booming sales …

NSYNC Reunion Could Still Happen  —  *NSYNC fans, there's still hope.  —  Though the group has been on hiatus since 2002, Chris Kirkpatrick says there is a still a chance that he and Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and Joey Fatone will reunite.  —  “You never know what the future holds.

George Clooney on his long search for love and a soulmate:  —  I've been in relationships where I've felt terribly alone..just because you're with someone it doesn't mean you're happy  —  With a list of glamorous exes as long as his film credits, Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney is no stranger to break-ups.

Stephanie Pratt — Kinda Barely a Little Bit Drunk  —  Drunk driving is drunk driving — but as far as DUIs go, Stephanie Pratt is no Gary Collins.  —  We've learned the “Hills” star took two breathalyzer tests after she was pulled over in Hollywood early Sunday morning.  The first was .08, the second was a .09.