Why Is Charlie Sheen on Edge?  'He's Cash Poor,' Says Insider  —  Newly out-of-work actor Charlie Sheen is making his public fight against his ex-bosses at CBS and Warner Bros. Television about defending his honor, but sources very close to the actor tell me the real reason is the guy is …

Mel Gibson Strikes Plea Deal — NO JAIL TIME  —  Mel Gibson has struck an agreement with prosecutors and has made a plea deal in his looming criminal case ... sources connected with the L.A. County District Attorney tell TMZ ... and Mel will not get jail time.

Britney Spears Shows Crotch Tattoos, Talks Christina Aguilera  —  Britney Spears' old pop rival and Mickey Mouse Club peer Christina Aguilera has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately.  —  What does the mother of two — who's happy with low-key beau Jason Trawick and about to drop a new album …

Julianne Moore To Play Sarah Palin In HBO Movie About 2008 Presidential Election  —  Sarah Palin is getting the movie treatment with HBO Films' Game Change.  Oscar-nominated actress Julianne Moore will portray the former Alaska governor in the project, which will chronicle Palin's burst …

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Brown: Rihanna Assault Was a “Mishap”  —  Chris Brown is aware of his own infamy.  —  The singer, 21, is frank with Page Six Magazine (in Thursday's New York Post) about the ongoing fallout from his February 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna.  —  “People are always gonna talk.

Michaele Salahi Booted From ‘Celeb Rehab’  —  Michaele Salahi was just kicked off “Celebrity Rehab” ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources on the set tell us Michaele was asked to leave because she has “no addiction,” and thus had “no reason to be there.”  —  Over the weekend we got Tareq Salahi …

L&S exclusive photos: Inside Mariah Carey's baby shower  —  On March 6, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon gathered an intimate group of friends and family at the rooftop Conservatory Grill at the Montage hotel to celebrate the arrival of their twin boy and girl, due in late April or early May.

‘Celeb Rehab’ Rocker Mike Starr Dead  —  Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr died in Utah ... TMZ has learned.  —  Starr appeared on the third season of “Celebrity Rehab” back in 2009 — and was arrested last month for felony possession of a controlled substance.

Lindsay's Jewelry Store — AUCTIONING the Necklace  —  The $2,500 necklace that Lindsay Lohan allegedly stole from a jewelry store is officially hitting the auction block ... TMZ has learned.  —  A rep for the Kamofie and Co. jewelry store announced, “We have decided to sell …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: OC Housewife Tamra Barney Says She Saw Man Who Drugged Her  —  Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney isn't taking her alleged “roofie” incident lying down.  In fact, she tells RadarOnline.com exclusively that her legal team is looking for any evidence …

Gaga Dissolves Deal With Target  —  A source close to Lady Gaga confirms to The Advocate that the entertainer has dissolved her deal with Target over the chain's controversial political donations.  “She and Target didn't see eye to eye on Target's policy of political donations and how they affect …

Christina Aguilera Hits Rock Bottom!  —  With a failed marriage, stalled career, weight issues and an embarrassing arrest for public drunkenness, Christina Aguilera's world has spiraled out of control.  In our new issue, we reveal the painful secret that caused her meltdown and detail her toxic new romance.

Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow signs with Atlantic Records  —  Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who played a country singer in the film “Country Strong,” has signed a deal with Atlantic Records, The Wrap reported Tuesday.  —  The financial terms of the deal were not released, but it is believed that Paltrow's deal is worth $900,000.

Julie Taymor out as ‘Spider-Man’ director as producers temporarily shut down Broadway musical  —  Producers of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” are planning to temporarily shut down the troubled musical for a major overhaul, but the show will go on without star director Julie Taymor, the Daily News has learned.

Sienna Miller Opens Up About Second Jude Law Split  —  The British tabloids may have been planning their wedding, but Sienna Miller says she and ex-fiance Jude Law were nowhere near marriage when they split up for the second time last month.  —  “We weren't [re-engaged]” Miller, 29, tells The Guardian.

How Rachel Zoe Became Hollywood's Most Powerful Fashion Player … Five days after the curtain has dropped on the 83rd Academy Awards, the postshow congratulatory orchids are still arriving at Rachel Zoe's home every few hours.  The latest: a 4-footer from Giorgio Armani with a handwritten note thanking …

Mary Stuart Masterson Pregnant With Twins!  —  Some kind of wonderful!  —  Actress Mary Stuart Masterson, 44, and husband Jeremy Davidson.  39, are pregnant with twins!  The Fried Green Tomatoes actress and her hubby, who currently stars in Army Wives, married in 2006.

‘Doctor Who’ premiere date, plot details, poster revealed — EXCLUSIVE  —  Doctor Who fans, your wait is almost over.  EW has learned the premiere date of the new season of the international cult hit, plus some plot details and we have a first look at the show's marketing art.