Amanda Bynes' former friend says the starlet ‘desperately needs help’  —  Ana Rivera says she came to know Bynes last November, observed much of her bizarre behavior and was even called ugly repeatedly.  —  Ana Rivera says Amanda Bynes starting losing her hair after she bleached it too much then started wearing a wig.

Exclusive: Who Disney Is Looking At For ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’  —  Disney conspicuously kept Star Wars out of this year's Comic-Con slate only to have it at it's own annual D23 Expo, which is about three weeks away, August 9-11 in Anaheim.  —  The studio is working to produce a Star Wars …

Cory Monteith Was Planning Birthday Surprise for Lea Michele Before Death  —  Prior to his July 13 death at the age of 31, Cory Monteith had been planning a surprise for girlfriend Lea Michele's 27th birthday in August  —  Lea Michele's world came crashing down around her on the night of Saturday …

Kanye West — Will NOT Be Prosecuted for Paparazzi Attack  —  Kanye West must have a really good lawyer, because law enforcement sources tell us it's virtually certain he will NOT be charged with ANY crime in connection with last week's paparazzo attack.  —  Here's the way we're told it will play out.

Debbie Rowe To Testify About Michael Jackson's Shocking Drug Use  —  To Testify About  —  MJ's Shocking Drug Use  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Debbie Rowe will testify in the Michael Jackson wrongful death case that MJ was a SECRET, hardcore drug addict for decades — testimony that could severely damage the Jackson's case.

NEWS/ Kroy Biermann: Why I Adopted Kim Zolciak's Kids  —  It's not easy being a dad, and no one knows this better than Kroy Biermann.  —  The NFL athlete wed Bravo reality star Kim Zolciak in November 2011 and later adopted her two daughters from previous relationships, Brielle, 16, and Ariana, 12.

EXCLUSIVE: TYLER HOECHLIN UP FOR NEW BATMAN; SCREEN TEST WITH HENRY CAVILL; PLOT FOR NEW SUPERMAN/BATS MOVIE  —  Last Saturday at Comic-Con following the Warner Bros. panel, attendees were graced with a surprise visit by Man of Steel director Zack Snyder and Harry Lennix announcing the next Superman movie.

Selena Gomez Set for First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart  —  Selena Gomez, who just celebrated her 21st birthday on July 22, has another reason to party: She's likely to earn her first No. 1 album next week.  —  Industry sources say her latest release, “Stars Dance,” …

Puddle of Mudd Singer Wes Scantlin ARRESTED — Vandalism with Buzz Saw [UPDATE]  —  7/25 — TMZ shot footage of Scantlin leaving the police station Wednesday night.  On the way out, Scantlin defended himself, “My neighbor vandalized my house so I had to take action.”

Prince William and Kate Name Their Baby George Alexander Louis  —  Prince William and Kate have named their baby boy!  —  “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis,” reads a statement from Kensington Palace.

‘American Idol’ — 10 Black Ex-Contestants Sue Over Racism Allegations ... We EACH Want $25 Million  —  Ten black former “American Idol” contestants from various seasons have filed a lawsuit against the show, claiming they were unjustly booted because of their race ... and they EACH want $25 million ... minimum.

Jimmy Fallon Welcomes Daughter Winnie Rose  —  Update: “I'm the father of a beautiful baby girl.  Her name is Winnie Rose Fallon and she's so cute.  She's 5 lbs., 9 oz.  Me and my wife are so happy,” Fallon said during his monologue Wednesday.  “Thank you all for all the well-wishes on Facebook and Twitter and the blogs.

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Hoppy's Shocking New Claims Against Bethenny Frankel Revealed In Court Documents  —  The divorce between Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy has gotten ugly, according to explosive new court documents.  —  Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy's court battle is getting heated.