Jennifer Garner Is InStyle's January 2012 Cover Girl!  —  Jennifer Garner is InStyle's January cover girl!  In this issue, the actress, producer, and soon-to-be mom of three clues us in to her secret to happiness (and sanity).  One key element—her support system, husband Ben Affleck.

George Clooney is making us all look bad  —  George Clooney and Stacy Keibler leaving Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood (12/7)  —  It's one thing to be dating one of the hottest pieces of ass in Hollywood, but do you really have to make her like you this much?  Screw you George Clooney.

Unstoppable Angelina  —  Jolie has written and directed an astonishing movie about love, war, and betrayal.  In the Land of Blood and Honey is unlike anything you have ever seen.  Make room, Steven Spielberg and Kathryn Bigelow, Hollywood has a new power director.

Lindsay Lohan's Bikini Photos Aren't Airbrushed  —  Possibly because she's getting screwed out of her Playboy payday now that the pics leaked early, or just because coke costs money and her jaw hurts, here's Lindsay Lohan posing for an exclusive set of bikini photos in Hawaii yesterday …

Wicked Smaht  —  Is there friggin' anything Matt Damon can't do?  As the action hero/leading man/activist/Oscar-winning screenwriter/sitcom revelation/Internet meme finally makes the transition to Serious Director, we're about to find out  —  We're supposed to meet at the Central Park Zoo …

Friendly smoochers  —  Cameron Diaz and Sean “Diddy” Combs are bonding over more than just a “movie project” — they were caught kissing Saturday night at PH-D at the Dream Downtown Hotel.  Spies said the blond actress, who split with Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez in September …

‘The Killing’: 'Desperate Housewives" Mark Moses Books Major Role (Exclusive)  —  He'll play a new detective on the hunt for Rosie Larson's killer on Season 2 of the AMC drama.  —  Mark Moses is going from Wisteria Lane to searching for who killed Rosie Larsen.

‘Dark Knight Rises’: Christopher Nolan opens up about Bane choice  —  This post has been corrected, as indicated below  —  There's nothing sentimental or soft about Gotham City, and that seems to suit Christopher Nolan just fine.  The 41-year-old filmmaker fills the screen with grim architecture …

Duggars Set Memorial Service for Baby Jubilee Shalom  —  After suffering the miscarriage of their 20th child, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will hold a memorial service on Wednesday, Dec. 14, for the baby girl they have named Jubilee Shalom Duggar.  —  The reality TV stars of TLC's 19 Kids …

This Isn't Awkward At All  —  Mortal enemies LeAnn Rimes and Brandi Glanville resisted the urge to shank each other in the jaw with their clavicle bones yesterday afternoon when they both showed up to watch Brandi and Eddie Cibrian's son play in a soccer game.

Meryl Streep: Force of Nature  —  Never one to shirk a challenge, Meryl Streep takes on the iconic British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in her latest screen incarnation.  She talks to Vicki Woods about women, power, and the view from the top.  —  “Oooh, they have oysters,” says Meryl Streep, perusing the menu with intent.

Sarah Palin Pitching New Reality Show About Husband Todd's Snowmobile Adventures (Exclusive) … Sarah Palin announced in October that she would not run for president, leaving her free to focus on her media career.  But the GOP kingmaker and Fox News contributor is having some trouble selling …

Katie, ‘boy toy’ call it quits  —  Katie Couric has split with her boy-toy boyfriend Brooks Perlin after five years, Page Six can exclusively reveal.  —  Sources tell us things have been rocky between the couple for months, and handsome Brooks, 17 years Katie's junior, is moving out of her Upper East Side home.

It's Official: Lisa Rinna Returning to ‘Days of Our Lives’ (Exclusive)  —  The former reality star and talk show will reprise her role as Billie Reed as a contract player, with her first appearance set for the spring.  —  After months of speculation, Lisa Rinna is officially returning to NBC's Days of Our Lives.

Christina Perri Fights Off Car Intruder  —  “Jar of Hearts” singer Christina Perri had to fight off a wannabe car intruder in the middle of the night last week ... after the guy allegedly tried to force his way into Perri's ride ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ …

Kris Humphries Wanted to Have Kids ‘Right Away’ with Kim Kardashian  —  Their 72-day marriage may be kaput now, but shortly after their lavish Montecito, Calif., wedding, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries had seriously considered having a baby.  —  In an episode of Kourtney & Kim Take New York …

Justin Bieber Can't Stop Groping Selena Gomez  —  “What did Michael always tell Usher, ‘Distract them then go in for the squeeze?’”  —  Here's Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez in Washington D.C. over the weekend where Maplesus Christ was in town to serenade the president …

Must-Ban TV?  American Airlines May Pull 30 Rock Over Alec Baldwin's Planegate  —  Well, well, well.  Despite (or because of?)  Alec Baldwin's hilarious weekend spoof, it looks like the last laugh in his airline debacle is still up for grabs.  —  And American Airlines is doing everything …

Barry Manilow to Spend Six Weeks Recovering From Hip Muscle Repair  —  One day after completing a seven-year run of shows in Las Vegas, the ‘Mandy’ singer undergoes surgery to repair torn abductor muscles and to have bursas removed in both of his hips.  —  Barry Manilow has just performed …

Brooke Mueller Receiving At-Home Rehab Treatment  —  Brooke Mueller is ready to give rehab another try.  —  Just over one week after being arrested in Aspen, Colo., for felony cocaine possession with the intention to distribute, Charlie Sheen's ex-wife has announced plans to attempt an at-home treatment plan.