Lindsay Lohan: I Just Borrowed That Damn Necklace!  —  Lindsay Lohan claims she did not steal the necklace at the center of a criminal investigation ... rather, she claims it was loaned to her and a stylist simply forgot to return it on time ... TMZ has learned.

Halle Berry's Baby Daddy Hurled ‘N’ Word at Her  —  Halle Berry's baby daddy, Gabriel Aubry, called Halle the ‘N’ word, and routinely demeaned her with other vulgarities ... sources connected with Halle tell TMZ.  —  We're told ... in addition to calling her the “N” word, he would also call her a “f**king bitch” and other expletives.

Elton John Gives Billy Joel ‘Tough Love’ in New Rolling Stone Cover Story  —  Singer criticizes Billy Joel, explains his decision to play Rush Limbaugh's wedding and more  —  See video from John's cover shoot below.  —  In the new issue of Rolling Stone - on stands and in the digital archives Friday …

It's a Boy for Craig Ferguson  —  It's a boy for Craig Ferguson and wife Megan.  —  Son Liam James Ferguson was born Monday, Jan. 31 in Los Angeles, a rep for The Late Late Show host confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “Everyone is happy and healthy,” says the rep. “The family is doing great, everybody's perfect.”

Charlie Sheen 911 Call: 'He's Very, Very Intoxicated'  —  The 911 call that prompted Charlie Sheen's hospitalization last week has been released at TMZ.  —  The voice of Dr. Paul Nassif is heard saying early on Jan. 27, “I just got a call from the residence of Charlie Sheen, from a secretary.

Jennifer Aniston Tells Oprah She Turned Down Saturday Night Live For Friends  —  We might've never had Ross and Rachel (as we know them)!  Jennifer Aniston was promoting Just Go With It on The Oprah Winfrey Show today and made a stunning revelation: The actress was offered a spot …

Hollywood's Top 40  —  Headed up by James Cameron's 3-D bonus, this year's ranking of Hollywood's biggest earners includes a Twilight trifecta and a Paranormal pair.  Peter Newcomb crunches the numbers.  —  A definition: this list is limited to creative figures—stars, directors, producers—and to the money they earn from film.

Ziggy Marley Welcomes a Son  —  Ziggy Marley and his wife Orly Agai Marley have a new addition to their growing brood.  —  The couple welcomed a baby boy, Abraham Selassie Robert Nesta Marley, on Jan. 26 in Los Angeles.  —  This is the third child for singer-songwriter and Agai, Marley's manager and wife of more than six years.

Britney Spears' Music Video Dance — It Ain't Her!  —  Britney Spears doesn't do the dance moves in her new music video, “Hold It Against Me.”  She couldn't nail the routines, so a dance-double stepped in to do the legwork ... sources connected with the production tell TMZ.

Terrence Howard's Wife: I Want a Divorce  —  Terrence Howard's wife Michelle Ghent filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned.  —  The couple married just a year ago, in January, 2010.  —  story developing  —  See also  — It's Hard Out Here for a White Guy  — Mistaken Identity Runs Amok!

This Week's Tabloids: Star Diagnoses Angelina's Twins With Down Syndrome  —  Every Wednesday, we play Midweek Madness, in which we “read” the tabloids, so you don't “have” to.  This week, Star creates a “Down Syndrome Drama” for Angelina's twins and Lady Gaga does cocaine to get ideas like “meat dress.”

Audrina Patridge Strips Down for Bongo  —  Audrina Patridge has renewed her contract as the face of Bongo for a second year and is stripping down to celebrate.  —  While most of the country is experiencing cold weather, the string bikini-clad starlet shot Bongo's sultry campaign with fashion photographer Tony Duran in Hollywood.

Kristen Stewart isn't Lois Lane material, fails to impress ‘Superman’ director Zack Snyder  —  Actress Kristen Stewart apparently did not do enough to land the role of ‘Lois Lane.’  —  Kristen Stewart, we get it.  It's tough being a member of the press.  —  The media-shy “Twilight” …

EXCLUSIVE: Scarlett Johansson Gets Teary During Ryan Reynolds Reunion  —  Post-split peace talks?  —  Heads turned at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont at 11 p.m. Jan. 28, when exes Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson, who filed for divorce Dec. 23, got drinks on the patio and chatted for an hour.

Anderson Cooper Attacked, Punched In The Head By Pro-Mubarak Mob In Egypt … Anderson Cooper and his crew were attacked by supporters of Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on Wednesday.  CNN's Steve Brusk tweeted that Cooper was punched in the head ten times.  —  The incident came as pro-Mubarak …

Whoopi Goldberg Talks About Her Drug Abuse  —  Whoopi Goldberg shocked TV viewers on Wednesday morning when she opened up about the disturbing moment that convinced her to quit drugs at the height of her addiction.  —  The Oscar winner, who skyrocketed to fame after her starring role …