Lady Gaga Explains Why She's Been Wearing Meat  —  Following her triumph at the MTV VMAs, Lady Gaga sat down with Ellen DeGeneres and revealed the reasoning behind her latest clothing fabric of choice.  Yes, we're talking about the meat.  The positively squeamish DeGeneres, who is vegan …

Chelsea Handler panned as VMA host  —  Comedian among 'worst in show's history,' writes N.Y. Times  —  When MTV announced last month that E!'s Chelsea Handler would be hosting this year's Video Music Awards, it was met with some surprise.  So how did she do Sunday on one of music's most star-studded nights?

Taylor Swift a ‘Wreck’ Before Performing Kanye Song  —  On Sunday night, Taylor Swift once again found herself in the company of the man that made her cry.  Not only was the young Taylor seeing Kanye West for the first time since the rapper's infamous ambush at last year's VMAs …

JLo Getting Overall Fox Deal Along With $12M ‘American Idol’ Judging Job — But Her Most Diva Demands Were Refused  —  EXCLUSIVE: I've learned that Jennifer Lopez had been negotiating for a guaranteed “go” motion picture and TV pilots at Fox to accompany an asked-for $15 million American Idol judging paycheck.

Sofia Vergara's Old Complaint: ‘I Look Like a Stripper’  —  Modern Family's Sofia Vergara has come a long way from the girl she was when she was 13 - a natural blonde bombshell-in-training who had yet to embrace her, um, assets.  —  “I wanted surgery,” she tells Self magazine in its October issue.

Michael Lohan on Lindsay's VMAs Comeback: “My Prayers Were Met”  —  Michael Lohan totally loved his daughter Lindsay's comeback skit at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards.  —  Recently out of rehab, the actress made a surprise appearance in a pre-taped segment that poked fun at her SCRAM bracelet and troubles with alcohol and drugs.

Michelle Williams & Ryan Gosling: Heart to Heart  —  MICHELLE WILLIAMS & RYAN GOSLING TALK ABOUT MESSY SEX, BAD BODY ART, AND THE LONG ROAD TO THEIR NEW FILM, BLUE VALENTINE.  —  Lynn Hirschberg: Michelle, you're in Toronto making a movie called Take This Waltz, with Seth Rogen and directed by Sarah Polley.

Joaquin Phoenix vs. David Letterman Rematch Set  —  The last time Joaquin Phoenix appeared on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman,’ the interview was testy and awkward, and helped add yet another wrinkle to Phoenix's bizarre transformation from respected actor to amateur rapper.

Montana Fishburne Seeks Inpatient Professional Help  —  Montana Fishburne — aspiring sex tape star and daughter of Laurence Fishburne — is checking herself into an inpatient facility that specializes in anger management, behavioral problems and mental illnesses ... sources tell TMZ.

Rod and Penny open up about their pregnancy battle with HELLO! and reveal baby's sex  —  Music legend Rod Stewart and his lovely wife Penny Lancaster are over the moon.  —  As they joyfully revealed on hellomagazine.com, the couple are expecting a sibling for their four-year-old Alastair.

The Curious Case of Nicki Minaj  —  With her snappy bicurious lyrics and out-of-this-world costume changes, Nicki Minaj is soaring in the most peculiar way.  Does she have what it takes to change rap's homophobic landscape forever?  —  To view a slide show of photos from our Nicki Minaj cover shoot …

Heidi and Spencer — Reunited and it Feels So Bad  —  Heidi and Spencer, please ... just divorce already.  We got these photos, which were taken yesterday just north of Los Angeles, and the rat we're smelling is really beginning to stink.  —  Although Heidi insists she's divorcing Spencer …

Will.i.am Slammed for Blackface VMA Performance  —  Back in black?  —  When Black Eyed Peas bandleader Will.i.am joined Nicki Minaj during the VMA pre-show Sunday, outraged fans slammed the 35-year-old rapper for appearing in blackface.  —  “Will.i.am. wearing blackface!?  What a racist!” fakeart123 tweeted.

NBA Player Allegedly Triggered Mayweather Violence  —  Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in a fit of jealousy over a basketball player when he allegedly attacked his baby mama, Josie Harris and threatened to kill the pair ... this according to the police report obtained by TMZ.

Snooki Gets Rid of Her Hair Pouf: ‘I Want to Look More Mature’  —  Tammie Arroyo/AFF-USA  —  Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi may be known for her hair pouf, but when she stepped out on the white carpet at Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards, she debuted brand new bangs, saying it's time for her to kiss the signature look goodbye.

‘True Lies’ Series In The Works With James Cameron Producing  —  EXCLUSIVE: After smashing box-office records with Titanic, James Cameron segued to television with a primetime series.  Now, after topping Titanic's record haul with his new box-office mammoth Avatar, Cameron is returning …

John Mayer Quits Twitter  —  John Mayer has said tah tah to Twitter.  —  The 32-year-old “Your Body is a Wonderland” singer — who had more than 3.7 million followers — has discontinued his account as he prepares to head back to the studio, his rep announced Monday.  —  He plans to communicate with fans via his blog.

Oprah Winfrey sending audience of 300 to Australia  —  CHICAGO - They shrieked, they gasped, they cried, they hugged — and that was before Oprah Winfrey's studio audience got a trip to Australia.  —  Winfrey kicked off her 25th and final season of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Monday with promised surprises.

Kim Kardashian is noticeable  —  Kim Kardashian leaving the ITV television studios in London (9/13)  —  Kim Kardashian is in London today, and knock me over with a feather, she's not wearing a restrained pantsuit that doesn't cling to her hard nipples.  I know, right?

Amazing Jane Fonda's back in a leotard at 72 to reclaim her title of Queen Of The Workout  —  She is almost as famous for her 1980s workout videos as she is for winning two Oscars and protesting the Vietnam War.  —  And now, fitness guru Jane Fonda is stepping back into the lycra to release …