Rob Lowe on His Early Years as an Actor, His Friendships with the Sheens and Tom Cruise, and the Movie that Launched His Career, The Outsiders  —  New York, N.Y.—"We competed to see who could play harder, then show up for work and still kick ass," Rob Lowe tells Vanity Fair contributing …

‘Black Swan’ director debunks body-double controversy  —  Responding to claims that Black Swan star Natalie Portman didn't do the majority of her on-screen dancing in her Oscar-winning role, director Darren Aronofsky released the following statement through studio Fox Searchlight:

Beyonce's Dad Out as Singer's Manager  —  Beyonce parts ways in business with her father, who's managed her for more than a decade  —  Beyonce will no longer be managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, her publicist said Monday.  —  The Grammy-winning singer and her father have parted ways …

EXCLUSIVE: Christina Aguilera Raunchy Pix For Sale: In Bed With Boyfriend, At Nicole Richie's Bachelorette Party  —  Hundreds of highly intimate photographs of Christina Aguilera have surfaced,including candid images of the star partying at Nicole Richie's bachelorette party and in bed with her boyfriend Matt Rutler.

EXCLUSIVE: Lea Michele Involved in Car Accident  —  Yikes!  —  Around 2.a.m. Friday morning, Lea Michele was in a car accident on Melrose Ave on her way home from work, a rep for the Glee star, 24, tells UsMagazine.com.  —  “Lea was hit and notified the police,” says the rep. “She was not injured and is fine.”

Jennifer Garner To Star In Disney's Miss Marple Reboot  —  UPDATE: Jennifer Garner will be the actress who puts a young spin on Miss Marple in Disney's reboot of the Agatha Christie mystery series sleuth.  The character had been portrayed by a long line of actresses who played Marple …

Foxy Brown — Kicked Off Cruise After Nail Disaster  —  Foxy Brown's fingernails have once again landed the singer in hot water — this time, she was booted off a Royal Caribbean cruise because she flipped out after missing her at-sea manicure appointment ... TMZ has learned.

Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn Debut Romance at Reese's Wedding  —  To make their first bonafide Hollywood debut as a couple, Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn picked the most romantic event possible: a wedding!  —  Although the couple were caught packing on the PDA during a romantic trip to Cabo San Lucas …

What's Behind Charlie Sheen's ‘Vile’ Attack on Denise Richards?  —  EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen unleashed a vile attack Monday morning on ex-wife Denise Richards, the mother of his two daughters and one of his last defenders, calling the actress a “traitor and loser whore” and “dog thief” on his uber-popular Twitter feed.

The Hangover Part II Poster Revealed  —  They're back and getting into trouble again.  —  The mischievous group of guys from The Hangover - Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) - are reuniting for The Hangover Part II …

‘Barefoot Contessa’ AGREES to See Make-A-Wish Kid  —  It's a MIRACLE!!!!  “Barefoot Contessa” star Ina Garten has somehow found the time to meet with a Make-A-Wish foundation kid named Enzo ... after TMZ reported she denied his request TWICE.  —  Garten's rep released a statement explaining …

Farley Granger, a Favorite of Hitchcock, Dies at 85  —  Farley Granger, who starred in the Alfred Hitchcock classic film ‘Strangers on a Train,’ died Monday, according to E! Online.  He was 85.  —  Though his role in 1951's ‘Strangers on a Train’ is by far his most memorable, Granger was no stranger to other parts.

Damn, It's Good to See Matthew McConaughey Again  —  First, the promise.  Then, the shirtless romantic comedies.  Today he has three solid new movies, two kids at his feet, a house that feels like home, and no apologies.  He's the man of the hour, and this time, he's ready.  —  PLUS: Learn more about the bird >>

Surprisingly Normal-Looking Lady Gaga Spotted Shopping at a Surprisingly Normal Store!  [Updated]  —  The touch!  The feel!  —  A woman identified as Lady Gaga in an e-mail from Guess, Inc.'s public-relations team was photographed at the Lincoln Road Guess store in Miami.

Sources: Elizabeth Taylor's Jewels to Be Auctioned at Christie's  —  As the world continues to mourn the passing of Elizabeth Taylor, there is one question that comes to mind: What's going to happen to those fabulous jewels?  According to sources, the actress's brilliant baubles …

Rihanna is on New Rolling Stone Cover  —  Issue will also feature Robbie Robertson, Ricky Gervais and a previously unpublished interview with Elizabeth Taylor  —  Rihanna is going to appear on the cover of the next issue of Rolling Stone, which will be on newsstands and online in the digital archive (subscription required) on Friday.

Willie Nelson Pot Case — Let Him Sing for His Freedom  —  Willie Nelson's pot possession case could end on a high note — because the singer may get off with little more than a small fine ... if he agrees to SING IN COURT.  —  Nelson was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession back in November …

Jessica Simpson: Fiance and I “Might Elope”  —  One famous Hollywood blonde (Reese Witherspoon) just got married again — is Jessica Simpson next?  —  Don't hold your breath!  —  Although Simpson, 30, and love Eric Johnson got engaged last November — her exes Tony Romo and Nick Lachey did …

Jesse James Uncovers Memoir Book Jacket  —  Jesse James has been called a lot of things - chopper king, TV star, (very) bad boy - but nobody expected his latest title: author.  With his memoir, American Outlaw, hitting stores May 3, James promises readers a raw and wild ride.

Jake Gyllenhaal attracted to explosive ‘Source Code’  —  Alfred Hitchcock had a celebrated recipe for suspense: a time bomb planted under a table, people sitting at the table and only the audience being aware that something is ticking.  —  It's a formula for tension that's more or less thrown …

Britney Spears To Tour With Enrique Iglesias This Summer  —  Britney Spears will announce on ABC's “Good Morning America” today that she will tour North America with Enrique Iglesias, Billboard.biz has learned.  —  Today is the official release date of Spears' seventh studio album, “Femme Fatale.”