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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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)”!!!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Jailer wanted Hilton out fast  —  Celebrity's short detention kept distractions down  —  When celebrity socialite Paris Hilton was arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession on Aug. 27, the average time to process through the Clark County Detention Center for people facing that charge was about six hours.

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.

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.

Syfy goes for the ‘Obvious’  —  Billy Ray Cyrus, son team to investigate paranormal  —  Syfy is getting into the Billy Ray Cyrus business, moving into development on “UFO: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious,” a new reality skein in which conspiracy theories involving unexplained activity and paranormal phenomena are investigated.

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.

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

Taylor Swift Accuses Kanye West of Using Her Name to Promote His Album  —  Instead of accepting the apology like she did when Kanye West first asked for forgiveness, Taylor Swift reportedly is disgusted with his latest ‘sorry’ statement.  —  Taylor Swift reportedly is not happy when learning …