EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Staub: Why I Left Real Housewives  —  As previously announced, Danielle Staub is officially gone — but not forgotten — from Real Housewives of New Jersey after two seriously drama-packed seasons.  —  The reality star, author and budding singer told UsMagazine.com …

EW Exclusive: Amy Poehler to host ‘SNL’ premiere  —  EW.com has learned that Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) will host Saturday Night Live when the late-night comedy show returns to NBC on Sept. 25.  Poehler, who was a member of the SNL troupe from 2001-2010, earned her fourth Emmy nomination …

Bessemer native and “Beetlejuice” actor Glenn Shadix dies following a fall in his condo  —  Bessemer native Glenn Shadix, a Hollywood character actor best known for his role as Otho the interior decorator in Tim Burton's “Beetlejuice,” died this morning following a fall at his Birmingham condo, a family member said today.

NIECY NASH IS ENGAGED  —  Niecy Nash is getting married!  ET has the details on her engagement surprise...  The former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant surprised friends and family when she and fiancé Jay Tucker announced their intent to marry, but it was Niecy who got a surprise …

Liam Neeson Joins ‘Battleship’  —  Liam Neeson has joined the cast of Battleship, the Universal Pictures action adventure which just began filming today under director Peter Berg.  Neeson plays Admiral Shane, the Naval officer whose daughter (played by Brooklyn Decker) is engaged to a young naval officer played by Taylor Kitsch.

Bitchie Pod: Willow Smith - Whip My Hair  —  Jada Pinkett's 9 year old daughter Willow Smith is pursuing a music career and brings it on a new track titled “Whip My Hair”.  According to my buddy Lowkey, (who always stays up on the new sh*t): … Listen below:  —  Willow Smith -Whip My Hair

AnnaLynne McCord — Exposed on Facebook  —  AnnaLynne McCord gave her number out to 362 people this week: 1 guy she allegedly got into a car accident with ... and 361 of his Facebook friends.  —  McCord allegedly got into the accident last Tuesday with a guy named Aaron …

Miley's Mom — Changing Names Runs in the Family  —  Leticia Cyrus — aka the mother of Miley Cyrus — is following in her daughter's too-mature-for-age footsteps ... by filing to have her name legally changed.  —  Miley Cyrus wasn't born Miley Cyrus — she was actually Destiny Hope Cyrus.

In the flesh: Lady Gaga dons raw meat on cover of Vogue Hommes Japan  —  Lady Gaga has worn her fair share of off-beat costumes - but her latest jaw-dropping ensemble is sure to cause an uproar.  —  Posing on the September cover of Vogue Hommes Japan, the boundary-pushing singer wears nothing …

Listen to Rihanna's New Single “Only Girl (In The World)” [AUDIO]  —  The wait for new music from international pop star Rihanna is over!  —  We had a snippet for you before anyone else - now listen to the full length version of Rihanna's new single “Only Girl (In The World)”!!!

Nikki Sixx — It's ‘Hard’ to See Kat with Jesse James  —  Before Kat Von D began dating Jesse James — she was in a relationship with Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx for more than two years ... and dude says it's been “hard” to see her move on so quickly.

Ben Affleck is Touched  —  We're assuming it's innocent, but we still don't like the way this lady is touching Ben Affleck.  Who is she, and why does she have her hands all over Ben?  They seem to be involved in an intense conversation - at one point Ben's reduced to tears.

James Franco masturbates “four or five” times a day!  —  A lot of you hated on me when I hated on James Franco's Esquire profile.  In my defense, I went to a liberal arts college, and I avoided dudes like James Franco like the plague, and I tend to think they're even worse when they're still pulling this stuff when they're older.

EXCLUSIVE: Rodney King To Marry Juror From Cop Beating Trial  —  Rodney King, the victim of a 1991 beating by Los Angeles police that sparked race riots, is marrying one of the jurors who awarded him a multi-million dollar settlement, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

Heidi Montag is a Doctor  —  “Giving my self a soft tissue breast massage.  Ladies we have to keep those implants soft.”  — Heidi Montag via Twitter.  —  Photos: Pacific Coast News

Clint Eastwood as Superman or James Bond?  ‘It could have happened,’ he says  —  Clint Eastwood as Superman?  (Photo illustration by Kevin Lingenfelser)  —  Clint Eastwood is watching the contemporary superhero craze in Hollywood with a bit of generational relief.

Natalie Portman offered lead in Alfonso Cuaron's ‘Gravity’ (exclusive)  —  TELLURIDE, Colo. — Natalie Portman's highly praised, tortured turn in “Black Swan” could send her career into a new galaxy.  Literally.  —  As Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller rallied audiences at the Venice …

Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga's Raunchy Beyonce Gift  —  Lady Gaga's Raunchy Beyonce Gift  —  Lady Gaga reportedly gave Beyonce Knowles a custom-made diamond whip and matching bra and knickers set for her 29th birthday.  —  Lady Gaga gave Beyonce Knowles a custom-made diamond whip for her birthday.

TLC's polygamy show, ‘Sister Wives’ trailer (video)  —  Or “The Real Big Love” ... What do you think?  Good, but nothing to write a manifesto and take hostages over, right?

Man Replaces Ex With Identical Sex Doll  —  OH MAH GAWD.  We will never take you for granted ever again, creepy ex who sometimes calls and breathes heavily into the phone.  You're a peach.  Especially compared to the Italian businessman who replaced his ex-girlfriend with a custom made sex doll that is identical to her!

Deputy Who Busted Mel Gibson Sues  —  The L.A. Sheriff's Deputy who arrested Mel Gibson in the infamous 2006 arrest is suing the County of L.A., claiming he's the victim of retaliation.  —  In the lawsuit, Deputy James Mee claims at the time of his arrest, Gibson was a spokesperson for the L …

Actress Kirsten Dunst's purse-snatcher gets four years behind bars  —  Tweet  —  Convicted Brooklyn shoplifter, gun toter and car thief James Jimenez was sentenced to four years behind bars today for swiping a $2,000 Balenciaga purse from actress Kirsten Dunst after sneaking into a 2007 movie shoot at the Soho Grand hotel.