Katy Perry — Rejects $20 Million Idol Deal  —  $20 Mil ‘Idol’ Offer  —  REJECTED  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  “American Idol” desperately wanted Katy Perry to fill one of its vacant judge's seats, so much so, they offered her $20 MILLION ... but she she still turned it down ... TMZ has learned.

Usher Raymond's Ex-Wife LOSES CUSTODY WAR  —  USHER RAYMOND'S EX-WIFE  —  LOSES CUSTODY WAR  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond just lost in the former couple's bitter custody battle — TMZ has learned, a judge has awarded Usher primary custody of their two sons.

Prince Harry — Offered $10 MILLION to Bone on Film  —  Offered $10 MILLION  —  To Bone on Film  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  You knew it was coming ... and now, so does Prince Harry — a multi-million dollar offer to get down and dirty in a XXX movie ... courtesy of the biggest porn studio on the planet.

Anna Nicole Smith Story — The Roles of a Lifetime  —  ANNA NICOLE SMITH STORY  —  The Roles of a Lifetime  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Anna Nicole Smith's life was surrounded by a huge cast of characters ... and now Lifetime is actually trying to cast those characters for an upcoming movie ... and TMZ has obtained the casting call sheet.

Natalie Portman to Campaign for Obama in Nevada  —  The Oscar-winning actress will appear at a rally Saturday in Las Vegas.  —  Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman will hit the campaign trail on President Barack Obama's behalf Saturday at a major event in Nevada, which has emerged as a crucial swing state.

Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban Nearing ‘American Idol’ Deals  —  A source tells THR that the rapper and hitmaker is at the final phase of signing an $8 million contract with the Fox show.  Country star Urban, meanwhile, seems to have undercut contender Brad Paisley.

Stephen Baldwin — Arrested in New York  —  ARRESTED  —  in New York City  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Stephen Baldwin was arrested in New York City yesterday ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us ... Baldwin was initially pulled over at 5:14 PM after cops say he made an illegal U-turn in Harlem.

But It May Be Case Closed  —  Lindsay Lohan is more than just a witness to an alleged burglary that went down in the Hollywood Hills last Sunday ... law enforcement sources tell us she is a “person of interest,” but the case may now be over.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us they are not ready …

The Wanted talk about chances for MTV VMA success  —  NEW YORK (AP) — As two British-based boy bands prepare to face off at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards for best new artist, The Wanted's Max George admits his money is on the other guys.  —  “I think One Direction will win.

Ryan Lochte's Sister Is a Raging Racist Douchebag [Video]  —  This is sexy douchebag Ryan Lochte's sister, Megan Lochte, in a 2008 appearance on a Maryland late night comedy talk show called Closing Time, hosted by Baltimore-based comedian Mickey Cucchiella.  Enjoy.

In Memoriam: Jerry Nelson  —  The cast and crew of Sesame Street and the staff of Sesame Workshop deeply mourn the loss of cast member and creator of dozens of Muppet characters, Jerry Nelson.  A member of the Sesame Street family for more than 40 years, he will forever be in our hearts …

DATING Badass Male Star  —  O.M.G. ...  JON SNOW IS TOTALLY DATING YGRITTE!!!!!  —  TMZ has obtained a photo of “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington on a dinner date with his smokin' hot redhead co-star Rose Leslie in London earlier this month.  —  The two were pictured holding hands …

Kristen Stewart Was Told To Get Out And Face The Music By Jodie Foster  —  On Monday, Kristen Stewart surfaced for the first time since her cheating scandal broke and RadarOnline.com exclusively reports that it was Jodie Foster who put her up to it!  —  K-Stew, 22, was seen flashing her abs …