Jennifer Lopez Is a Go On ‘Idol’ ... for One Year  —  TMZ has confirmed ... Jennifer Lopez has signed a 1-year deal with “American Idol” for “a little more than $12 million” — this according to sources connected with the show.  —  It's somewhat surprising that the deal is only for one year …

BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN MARRIED MEGAN FOX—AND YOU DIDN'T  —  SINCE LEAVING THE 90210 ZIP CODE, THE ACTOR HAS ENDURED CRACKS ABOUT HIS HAIR, HIS RAP ALBUM, AND HIS FLAGGING CAREER.  BUT HE WAKES UP NEXT TO MEGAN FOX EVERY MORNING, SO WHO'S LAUGHING NOW?  —  INTERVIEW BY DAVID WALTERS,PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHIAS VRIENS-MCGRATH

Photos Fuel Penélope Cruz Pregnancy Rumors  —  Baby bump or costume?  —  Photos of Penélope Cruz on the set of her upcoming movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, have sparked buzz that the recently married actress, 36, could be pregnant.

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Brolin: I've Never Cheated on My Wife Diane Lane  —  Diane Lane's husband has never been unfaithful.  —  “I don't f*** around on my wife,” Josh Brolin tells Playboy in its October issue.  “I mean, check her out, man.  My relationship with my wife is fantastic.”

Make no misteak: Lady Gaga didn't splurge on expensive beef for meat dress, New York butchers say  —  Lady Gaga stole the show at the MTV Video Music Awards with her meat dress, so when its designer wouldn't reveal how he made it, the Daily News went to the experts.

Tim Gunn Unloads!  Calls Taylor Momsen “Sad and Pathetic,” Real Housewives “Wild Animals”  —  Taylor Momsen, step away from the BlackBerry!  —  Our favorite straight-shooting fashion maven Tim Gunn is offering up some unsolicited advice for the Gossip Girl actress, saying if she paid …

PSR 9/14/10: Blake's Sexy Shoot, SJP's Night in NYC, & Zac Speaks Spanish  —  Blake Lively talks about babies and Ben Affleck, Sarah Jessica Parker makes an appearance during New York Fashion Week, and Zac Efron speaks his fans' language in Spain.  Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter …

Is Jessica Simpson “Done” With BFF Ken Paves?  —  Jessica Simpson's main- and mane- man Ken Paves knows all about, uh, splits and ends, but we never thought these two would part.  —  However, according to a source close to the singer, the hitherto constant companions are “over.”

Ryan Reynolds Wants Out of the Box  —  Funny.  Charming.  Ripped.  (Even his abs have abs.)  As likable as a guy that handsome can be.  But while everyone was taking him for granted as a bright spot in mediocre comedies or puzzling over his stealth marriage to the world's most desirable woman …

Oprah trip “Down Under” surprises Australians - with a bill  —  (Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey might have surprised her talk show audience Monday by giving them all a free, eight-day trip to Australia but the trip also surprised Australians — with a A$3 million (US$2.8 million) bill.

Interview with Twilight's Kristen Stewart  —  Kristen Stewart tells Will Lawrence about Twilight, her reputation for moodiness and her rumoured romance with R-Pattz  —  Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett in ‘The Runaways’  —  It's tough being Kristen Stewart.  Her performance as the indecisive …

Rachel Bilson and Jake Gyllenhaal are dating  —  Rachel Bilson at Fashion Week in New York (9/10)  —  Seems like a good way to silence gay rumors would be to start nailing the impossibly-cute Rachel Bilson.  Good job Jake Gyllenhaal.  From the San Francisco Chronicle:

Brandon Flowers, Wife Expecting Baby No. 3  —  Brandon Flowers' garden continues to grow — he and wife Tana are expecting their third child, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  The Killers frontman — who's just released his first solo record, Flamingo — and Tana are already parents to sons Gunnar, 13 months, and Ammon, 3.

One Year After Patrick Swayze's Death, His Wife Celebrates His Legacy  —  Tuesday marks one year since Patrick Swayze's death following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.  For his wife of 34 years, Lisa Niemi, it's an anniversary that brings both sorrow and hope.

Bristol Palin's Secret ‘Dancing’ Weapon?  Kate Gosselin  —  Bristol Palin might not be the best dancer in the world but she thinks she has discovered a secret weapon the will help her win: Kate Gosselin.  —  “Kate became close with the Palin family when she taped an episode of her TLC reality show …

Motley Crue - Neil: ‘We Would Rub Egg Burritos On Our Crotches To Hide Sex Smell’  —  Caption: Motley Crue (Picture) the original Sunset Strip masters of metal and mayhem, bring their Saints of Los Angeles Tour to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida ....

Jodie Foster Cleared of Teen-Whomping Allegations  —  Jodie Foster has gone from The Accused to the cleared.  —  The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office tells E! News that the Oscar winner will not face any charges for allegedly laying a beatdown on a teenage shutterbug.

Phoenix Sets Laffer With Monty Python's Terry Jones And Daily Show's John Oliver  —  EXCLUSIVE: Phoenix Pictures' Mike Medavoy, David Thwaites, and Brad Fischer are in Toronto to fan the Oscar buzz for the ultra-serious film Black Swan.  But they've set as the next Phoenix project a comedy …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Danielle Staub To Reveal Sexual Orientation On Spin-Off  —  Danielle Staub has kept Real Housewives of New Jersey fans guessing with her close relationship to female Lori Michaels after a string of failed flings with men (and not to mention a leaked sex tape!).

Rachel & Michael?  —  Rachel McAdams showed up at the Beautiful Boy (starring Michael Sheen and Mario Bello) screening on Sunday night and at the film's afterparty at Cheval.  SO pretty.  Loose blonde hair in waves around her face, great tight black dress with an exposed zipper running …

Breast Cancer Charity Has Issues with Speidi  —  The people behind the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer are distancing themselves from Heidi and Spencer ... claiming the reality duo did not “officially” participate in Sunday's event — even though Heidi posed for several photos in official Avon gear.

She May Have Quit, But You'll See Bethenny on ‘Housewives’ This Year  —  Bethenny Frankel announced late last month that she'd quit ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ after a “scary and painful” third season of the show.  Bethenny and new hubby Jason Hoppy welcomed daughter Bryn in May …