My Medical Choice  —  MY MOTHER fought cancer for almost a decade and died at 56.  She held out long enough to meet the first of her grandchildren and to hold them in her arms.  But my other children will never have the chance to know her and experience how loving and gracious she was.

Good Night and Good Luck  —  With just one departure, “Saturday Night Live” is losing its excitable “Weekend Update” city correspondent, Stefon; its frenetic incarnations of James Carville, Al Pacino, Vincent Price and Julian Assange; and any number of unctuous, self-satisfied game-show hosts.

Cee Lo Green Nears Deal to Join Christina Aguilera on Season 5 of ‘The Voice,’ Says NBC Exec (Exclusive)  —  UPDATED: The original coaches will reclaim their spinning chairs on the NBC talent competition  —  Follow @TheRealJethroFollow @sharonwaxman  —  Sparkly outfits, busty tops …

Kim Kardashian — I'm Glad Kanye Went After that Photog  —  I'M GLAD KANYE WENT AFTER THAT PHOTOG  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kim Kardashian is turning into a real bad ass ... she's telling friends she thinks Kanye West was spot on when he lunged and swore at a paparazzo in Bev Hills.

Carrie Underwood: Full Disclosure  —  From her rural roots to supernova status (thanks, American Idol!), Carrie Underwood has been a breath of fresh air to country music.  But despite the Grammys, chart-toppers, multiplatinum-sellers, and latest hit tour, she's still grappling with all that comes with fame.

Danity Kane — Screw Diddy, We're Reuniting Without Him  —  Diddy's gonna be pissed — TMZ has learned, Danity Kane (the band he created and later destroyed) is reuniting ... without his blessing.  —  Four original members of the group — Aubrey O'Day, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard …

Jaden Smith, 14, Wants To Be Emancipated From Parents Will & Jada So He Can Live Alone  —  Hot Deals  —  Jaden Smith doesn't even have his driver's license, but he is ready to buy his own home and get emancipated from his famous parents.  —  In a new interview with The Sun …

Jay-Z “Melts” When Blue Ivy Says “Papa,” Says Mom Gloria Carter  —  Jay-Z is one lucky man.  The “Suit & Tie” rapper has a bevy of beautiful women in his life, including wife Beyonce, mom Gloria Carter, and 16-month-old daughter Blue Ivy.  The proud first-time dad can hardly hide his joy …

Wes Scantlin — Puddle of Mudd Singer ARRESTED for Domestic Violence  —  Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin was arrested in L.A. last night after cops say he roughed up his ex-wife in front of several witnesses ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us …

Kobe Bryant's Parents — Our Son's a Liar!!!  —  KOBE BRYANT'S PARENTS  —  OUR SON'S A LIAR!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kobe Bryant's parents have turned their backs on their son — claiming Kobe was LYING when he accused his mother of stealing more than a million dollars worth …

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dead — Famous TV Psychologist Dies at 85  —  DR. JOYCE BROTHERS  —  Famous TV Psychologist  —  DEAD AT 85  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Dr. Joyce Brothers — once considered the most famous psychologist on the planet — has died in NYC at the age of 85.

The Voice: Usher Sheds His Shirt as Competition Heats Up  —  Heat was Monday night's theme on The Voice - even the air-conditioning in the studio gave out for a time.  —  Despite the setback, the show drew a host of sizzling performances from powerhouse country singers who likely raised …

Jessica Simpson Furious At Ex-Husband Nick Lachey's Gay Joke About Her Dad  —  Hot Deals  —  Jessica Simpson is furious at her ex-husband Nick Lachey after he made a shocking gay joke about her dad Joe Simpson, a source told RadarOnline.com.  —  Nick shocked viewers of Watch What Happens Live …

Mariah Carey Planning a World Tour  —  While rumors swirl about Mariah Carey's future on American Idol, one thing is certain: She has “beautiful” plans ahead!  —  PHOTOS: Can you remember all of Idol's winners so far?  —  On the heels of her buzzed-about new single with Miguel, “#Beautiful …

Michael Douglas on Sex with Matt Damon: ‘Once You Get That First Kiss In, You are Comfortable’  —  Michael Douglas talks about playing Liberace in the upcoming HBO biopic Behind the Candelabra, in a New York magazine cover story.  —  Says Douglas, of his love scenes with Matt Damon (who plays his younger lover Scott Thorson):

Art of flirtation  —  James Franco was seen squiring sexy “Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke around Randalls Island Saturday afternoon during the Frieze art fair.  Said a spy of Franco and Seth MacFarlane's ex, “They were looking quite friendly!”  Franco's been linked recently to his “Spring Breakers” co-star Ashley Benson.