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 …

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 …

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.

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

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.

Kirsten Dunst's Purse Snatcher Convicted of Burglary, Trespassing  —  A man accused of stealing a $2,000 Balenciaga bag from Kirsten Dunst's hotel suite was sentenced to four years behind bars Tuesday.  —  James Jimenez was convicted of burglary and trespassing after he ransacked …

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.

Clint Eastwood as Superman or James Bond?  ‘It could have happened,’ he says [updated]  —  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.

Taylor Momsen ‘Loves Fire’  —  According to her The Pretty Reckless bandmate, Taylor is a bit of an arsonist...  Taylor Momsen is allegedly obsessed with fire, leaving her The Pretty Reckless bandmates ‘stunned’ by her bad habit to set random objects alight.

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

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.

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.

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 …

Michael Caine poised to join ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ sequel (exclusive)  —  Michael Caine is in final negotiations to team up with Dwayne Johnson and Josh Hutcherson for “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” New Line's sequel to “Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D.”

With a Little Help From His Friends  —  At 19, Sean Parker helped create Napster.  At 24, he was founding president of Facebook.  At 30, he's the hard-partying, press-shy genius of social networking, a budding billionaire, and about to be famous—played by Justin Timberlake in David Fincher's new film, The Social Network.

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 …