Vegetarians - look away! Just when you thought she couldn't possibly come up with another weird and wacky fashion idea, kooky Pop "It Girl" of the Hour Lady Gaga (AKA "The Walking Caricature of Every Stylistas Worst Nightmare) goes and poses in a meat bikini for a gory shot on the cover of Vogue Hommes Japan.

The image was snapped by controversial fashion photographer Terry Richardson and has had the blogosphere buzzing since it hit the Web early Monday.

And they said she'd never top the Kermit the Frog vest!

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Have at it, PETA.....

 Kanye West Apologizes to Taylor Swift, With A What? A song!

 ASB reports that an unnamed source says Taylor Swift "is furious that Kanye keeps discussing the VMAs incident," a source said. "She's fed up of hearing about it and is disgusted that he has the cheek to use her name to promote his new album! more. She has every right to be angry but keep in mind this came from one of those infamous unnamed sources.

Zsa Zsa Gabor Plastinated Upon Death?

Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband has some interesting plans for the Hollywood legend's eternal rest, Darling.

Sadly, the past few months have brought significant health challenges for the last surviving member of the glamorous Gabor Sisters. It all started in July, when Zsa Zsa broke her hip after falling from her bed during an episode of her favorite TV show -- Jeopardy. Damn that Alex Trebec! Zsa Zsa, 93, has been hospitalized several times since then and returned to a Los Angeles medical center just this week after her spouse found her unconscious in their Hollywood home.

But Frederic von Anhalt isn't wasting precious time praying for his wife's recovery. Instead, he's busy planning to have the Hungarian-born screen icon's remains plastinated once she kicks the bucket!

"My wife has always dreamed that her beauty would be immortal," Frederic -- who once claimed to have fathered a baby with late pin-up Anna Nicole Smith -- explained to German newspaper Blid this week. "I would like to show the plastinated body of Zsa Zsa Gabor in the context of a scene in one of her films."

Frederic added that he would like German anatomist Gunther von Hagens to perform the procedure on Zsa Zsa. Von Hagens is famous for his worldwide exhibitions showing plastinated human bodies with just muscles and tendons still intact.

Somethings are better kept to ourselves....and hidden under two pairs of socks and a Timbaland boot!

The Grey's Anatomy star, Ellen (aka Meredith Grey) showed off her extra anatomy while out for a stroll in Loz Feliz, California, this week. Maybe this is the first time Ellen's worn open-toed shoes in public... or maybe this is just the first time anyone's thought to look up close and notice her six toes!

Hey, we all have our quirks!

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Dancing With The Stars: The Stars That Passed On The Show!

Before they were able to land their current roster of dancers for the upcoming season, which includes Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Dancing With The Stars was rejected by many people.

CMA AWARDS: Nominations Are In!
 
 
Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert have just announced the second round of nominees for the CMA Awards on ABC's Good Morning America. The CMA Awards air live on ABC/Cox Cable HD 708 on November 10th.

Entertainer of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Miranda Lambert
Brad Paisley
Keith Urban
Zac Brown Band

Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Album of the Year
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Play On - Carrie Underwood
Revolution - Miranda Lambert
Twang - George Strait
Up on the Ridge - Dierks Bentley

Musical Event of the Year
"Bad Angel" - Dierks Bentley featuring Miranda Lambert and Jamey Johnson
"Can't You See" - Zac Brown Band featuring Kid Rock
"Hillbilly Bone" - Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins
"I'm Alive" - Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews
"Till the End" - Alan Jackson with Lee Ann Womack

Here are the nominees announced yesterday in Nashville.

New Artist of the Year
Luke Bryan
Easton Corbin
Jarrod Neimann
Chris Young
Zac Brown Band

Music Video of the Year
"Hillbilly Bone" - Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins
"Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum
"The House That Built Me" - Miranda Lambert
"Water" - Brad Paisley
"White Liar" - Miranda Lambert

Single of the Year
"A Little More Country Than That" - Easton Corbin
"Hillbilly Bone" - Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins
"Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum
"The House That Built Me" - Miranda Lambert
"White Liar" - Miranda Lambert

Song of the Year (songwriters award)
"A Little More Country Than That" - Rory Lee Feek, Bon Poythress, Wynn Varble (Easton Corbin)
"Need You Now" - Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Josh Kear (Lady Antebellum)
"The House That Built Me" - Tom Douglas, Allen Shamblin (Miranda Lambert)
"Toes" - Zac Brown (Zac Brown Band)
"White Liar" - Miranda Lambert, Natalie Hemby (Miranda Lambert)

Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks and Dunn
Joey and Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland

Musician of the Year
Paul Franklin
Dan Huff
Brent Mason
Mac McAnally
Randy Scruggs

DANCING WITH THE STARS CAST ANNOUNCED

The new cast of Dancing With the Stars was announced last night.

The celebs who'll compete for the mirror-ball trophy starting September 20th are:

David Hasselhoff
Jersey Shore's Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino
NFL star Kurt Warner
Singer Michael Bolton
Unwed teen mom Bristol Palin
Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey
Brady Bunch star Florence Henderson
Hills star Audrina Patridge
Former Los Angeles Laker Rick Fox
Singer Brandy
Comedian Margaret Cho
Actor Kyle Massey

No Crystal Clear Reason for Rita Wilson to Wear This!

Inexplicably wearing a set of icicle Christmas lights over a white dress and the latest heels from Shauna Sand's Lucite Hollywood Boulevard collection, Tom Hanks' wife Rita Wilson stunned onlookers on the Emmy red carpet.

Dancing With the Stars.... Who's Yo Daddy?

If Mark Ballas makes one false move on the dance floor, his dad will be only a Texas two-step away from meting out discipline -- because we've learned Mark's father is returning to "Dancing with the Stars."

Sources connected with the show tell TMZ ... 49-year-old Corky Ballas -- a retired professional ballroom dancer -- will partner up with 76-year-old Florence Henderson beginning September 20. 

It won't be the first time Mark will compete against his pop -- Corky partnered up with Cloris Leachman on the show back in 2008.

**** Also: The "Dancing With the Stars" contestant lineup for fall 2010 is announced during the show The Bachelor Pad at 9pm.

John Travolta and Kelly Preston Are Having A Boy!

That's right! John Travolta and Kelly Preston are having a baby boy together!

We're very happy to hear this news, and we're sure that this baby will help them continue the healing process following their 16-year old son Jett's untimely passing last year.

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Rumors keep flying and the hosts of the show Dancing with the Stars keep slipping up and

saying who will be on the next season of the show. Brooke Burke mentioned Michael Bolton.

 We have heard rumors about Kurt Warner, Elle Mcphereson, Courtney Cox and Rob Lowe.

Now, Kirstie Alley On Dancing With The Stars....Maybe...and Possibly David Hasselhoff!!!!!

Rumors are flying about that Kirstie Alley is in talks to star in the latest edition of Dancing

With The Stars!

She reportedly already has a partner - Maksim Chmerkovskiy!

The producers were thinking of pairing her with Tony Dovolani, but they figured he suffered

enough last season!

Sir Sean Connery has retired.

The Scottish actor - who turns 80 today (25.08.10) - admits he thinks his acting days "are over" and he will not go back to Hollywood.

The former James Bond star said: "I don't think I'll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories but these days are over."

Discussing his role as the iconic British spy, whom he played in seven film installments from 1962 to 1982, Connery admits his favorite was his second, 'From Russia With Love'.

He said: "'From Russia With Love' was my absolute favorite.

"The story was intriguing and the locations were intriguing. It was an international movie in every sense of the word."

However, his favorite movie role was as Professor Henry Jones Senior in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'.

Talking about the film to the Daily Record newspaper, he said: "I was working with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. The teamwork was special. It was a great adventure and Harrison Ford and Denholm Elliot were wonderful actors. I had so much fun."

JENNIFER LOPEZ WON'T BE AN AMERICAN IDOL JUDGE

J-Lo is a no for American Idol.

Talks to make Jennifer Lopez a judge on the show reportedly fell apart after her "demands got out of hand." One insider said, "FOX had just had enough."

"American Idol" Update -- Jennifer Lopez Out, Kara DioGuardi In The Dark, Mariah Carey Wants In

Another day, another rumor about the ongoing 'American Idol' judges' panel musical chairs. In this round: Kara DioGuardi's in the dark about her future on the show, J.Lo's diva demands take her out of contention and Mariah Carey starts her own campaign.

The 'Idol' producers may not be talking to the press about their plans to replace outgoing judges Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres, but apparently they're not talking to the other judges, either.

According to Kara DioGuardi's dad, Joe DioGuardi, his daughter still hasn't received a contract for next season. In fact, she gets all of her 'American Idol' news from the same place as the rest of us -- through the media.

"Would you believe that she did not hear and still has not heard anything? She read it the way you did and I did," Joe DioGuardi said in an interview on the local New York TV show 'Capital Tonight.' "In fact, her disappointment is that's the way she's being treated, and she feels that's not proper," he said, adding, "does she want to do it another year? I think so."

There's one person who probably won't be occupying Kara's chair, though -- according to People, Jennifer Lopez is no longer in the running for a spot at the judges' table. "Her demands got out of hand," a source told the mag. "Fox had just had enough."

Don't worry, though, another pop diva has tossed her name into the ring. Nick Cannon proclaimed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that his wife is also interested in the gig. And his wife? Well, she just happens to be one of the most decorated pop stars in music history: Mariah Carey.

"She talks about it," he said when asked his Carey would consider being a judge on 'American Idol.' "She says, 'I would love to do that.' She is one of the greatest singers of our time; she would be great. I don't know if she has enough time, though, but if they could work with her schedule, I know she would love to do 'Idol.' Let's start the campaign!"

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Ben Affleck, with Bass Pro employees Brittany Wieckert, left, and Meghan Longobardi. Read more from this Tulsa World article at 

A slow Tuesday night at Bass Pro Shop in Broken Arrow became a lot more interesting when movie stars Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck walked in.

The husband and wife were eating with their two daughters at the restaurant attached to the store when Affleck went looking for a fishing pole and sought out the help of part-time employee Seth Alexander.

Affleck is filming a movie in Bartlesville and needed a fishing pole so he could practice for his role as a fisherman, he told Alexander. He spent several hundred dollars on a rod, reel and lures.

The couple and their daughters were dressed casually, and store associates and customers didn't recognize them immediately. Eventually, they were identified and approached by fans. Alexander said they were friendly and granted photo and autograph requests.

"It was pretty exciting having that caliber of celebrities coming in the Broken Arrow Bass Pro," Alexander said.

Several Twitter and Facebook users reported seeing Garner and the couple's daughter Violet at the Bartlesville Wal-Mart on Tuesday afternoon, while Affleck was spotted at Two Sisters Pub.

Affleck is known for his roles in "Good Will Hunting" and "Armageddon," and his wife starred in the TV show "Alias" before hitting the big screen in "Daredevil" and "13 Going on 30." They married in June 2005.

Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=268&articleid=20100810_268_0_AslowT881065

Grey's Anatomy

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Former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson will be on the next season of Survivor. The 67-year-old will be part of a 40 and over team, which will compete against a team aged 30 and under. It premieres September 15th.

Taylor Swift and the Dave Matthews Band will perform in the NFL's kickoff concert on September 9th. The show will take place in New Orleans' Jackson Square before the Super Bowl champion Saints take on the Minnesota Vikings at the Superdome. It will air on NBC and the NFL Network. -- Rosemary Young
 

TCA: Investigation Discovery Developing Mark Burnett 'Prison Idol' Show

'Dancing Behind Bars' Also Part Of A Jail-based Reality Competition Slate

Putting a new spin on "Jail House Rock," Investigation Discovery announced a development deal with Mark Burnett to produce a talent-based competiton with prisoners in the vein of American Idol, potentially titled Talent Behind Bars,

"The essence of the show is to highlight people who have been convicted of non-violent crimes and misdemeanors," ID president and general manager Henry Schleiff explained during the TCA summer press tour.

Another program, which Schleiff dubbed Dancing Behind Bars, is akin to ABC's hit Dancing With the Stars, but featuring the footwork of inmates.

After 29 years, Mary Hart is leaving Entertainment Tonight. She'll say good-bye after the show's upcoming season.

Lara Spencer To Replace Mary Hart On ET!

After the official announcement was made this morning on the Entertainment Tonight website that Mary Hart was jumping ship, we were wondering how long it would take the show to announce her replacement.

Last week, rumors were circulating that Mary was getting the axe so that newer, younger, perkier Lara Spencer from The Insider could take her place.

Although the show didn't allegedly give her said axe, sources are still suggesting that Mary is being replaced by Lara! In fact, insiders are reporting that the deal for the switch has been in place for years and that a signed deal was completed months ago.

However, the show has still made no official announcement on who will be Mary's successor.

Guess they're trying to let Mary enjoy the spotlight for a bit!

Whatevs! We see what's going down! Congrats, Lara!

The guy who played the original cop in the Village People claims he recently had a meeting with "American Idol" execs ... who told him that he's a "dark horse candidate" to be a judge on the show!

Victor Willis tells TMZ he'd be the "best choice" to replace Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell because he was "the original idol judge for the selection of the Village People talent" back in 1977.

As we previously reported, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are slated to take the judges table once their contracts are worked out -- but just in case it doesn't work out with them, Willis claims, "I reminded the [American Idol] representative that I was a judge for the selection of talent for the most iconic group of characters of all time."

He added, "The show's response was that they're very much aware of this and that I'm considered a serious dark horse candidate."

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Jennifer Aniston is one funny lady - but in a new photo shoot she's channeling Funny Girl star Barbra Streisand.

Aniston, who is a Streisand superfan, didn't need much convincing to dress up like one of her idols for the September issue of Harper's Bazaar.

In fact, San Fernando Valley-born Aniston, 41, who stars in the Aug. 20 movie release The Switch, was already intimately acquainted with the Brooklyn-born Oscar-, Grammy-, Emmy- and Tony-winning superstar, 68.

"[Barbra] was wonderful, and you could talk to her about anything," Aniston tells the magazine about meeting Streisand at a Hollywood party on New Year's Eve a few years ago. "So, I happened to be talking to her and Jim [Streisand's husband, actor James Brolin] when it struck midnight. They said, 'Excuse us,' kissed each other, and then, very politely, kissed me.' "

During her photo shoot at a Los Angeles theater, Aniston listened to Streisand's 1964 signature song, "People," and donned outfits inspired by the singer-actress's wardrobe in two of her bigger movie hits, Funny Girl and What's Up, Doc?

She also warmly recalled another bonding moment with the diva: "I had a long conversation with Barbra about directing because I directed a short a couple years ago, and if I don't do it again soon, I'm going to burst out of my skin," says Aniston.

Naturally, Aniston's transformation could not be complete without Babs's signature talons. "The nails were like, 'There she is!' " says the Friends fashion plate. The resulting photos? Let's just say they're like buttah.

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Go see the pictures ... not by a LONG shot... http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/jennifer-aniston-barbra-streisand-pictures-0910

CARRIE UNDERWOOD: Back in the Saddle
 
 

Carrie Underwood, just back from her Tahitian honeymoon, made a surprise appearance at Tuesday night's Grand Ole Opry. According to People magazine, she told the crowd, "It's the first time I've sung anything since I became a married lady." Carrie performs on NBC's Today show this morning. -- Tammy Ragusa
 

CARRIE UNDERWOOD: Settling in Canada
 
 

Newlyweds Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher plan to live in Canada. Mike tells CTV that they both love Ottawa and would like to stay there for the duration of his hockey career. He says, "We're both comfortable here. Home is where we are, so let's make this home." With their busy travel schedules Mike jokes that the airport will probably be their main residence.

The couple is in no rush to have babies. Mike tells the Ottawa Sun, "We obviously want kids, but that's down the road. Now is not the time, especially with our busy schedules, everything we've got going on. We don't know exactly when, but definitely we will." --Rosemary Young and Tammy Ragusa
 

Now American Idol has two judges to replace.

Ellen DeGeneres has left the show after only one season. She says Idol "didn't feel like the right fit for me... It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for."

Ellen adds that she didn't feel comfortable criticizing the contestants. "I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings."

Who'll replace Ellen on Idol? A source tells AP that Jennifer Lopez is close to signing a deal.

Now Available: Robert Pattinson-Inspired Underpants

Exclusive: Orlando Bloom, Miranda Kerr Expecting Their First Child

 

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Rycroft's discovery was a bit of a surprise...

Ah, the sweet smell of victory...smells like a new baby! Melissa Rycroft was known as the most unfairly jilted Bachelorette in history after Jason Mesnick dumped her on the air last year, but she turned around to close the year with an awesome Dancing With the Stars run and a wedding to her longtime friend, Tye Strickland. Now, the co-host of The Bachelor Pad is pregnant! Here's what she's saying...and why the news was a little, uh, unexpected.

Twenty-seven-year-old Melissa Rycroft Strickland has become a network TV staple, with stints as co-host of Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve, a regular on Good Morning America, Dancing with the Stars and now co-host of ABC's new The Bachelor Pad. As Rycroft appeared on this week's Bachelor documentary miniseries on ABC, her genuine interview approach to past contestants kept us focused on her brains and not on her belly! Turns out Melissa Rycroft Strickland had a little news up her shirt -- er, sleeve!

KATE PLUS PALIN

Not since the Harlem Globetrotters visited Gilligan's Island has there been a TV event such as this.

On a very special episode of Kate Plus 8, Kate Gosselin and the kids head to Alaksa for a camping trip with none other than Sarah Palin. The former governor will reportedly teach the eight how to avoid bears.

A woman who claims to be Michael Jackson's illegitimate love child -- conceived when MJ was a minor -- has filed legal documents claiming there was a diabolical plot to cover up her existence ... involving murder, abduction and Diana Ross' sister.



The alleged MJ spawn -- Mocienne Petit Jackson -- has filed documents with L.A. County Superior Court claiming she will surely be in line for a serious inheritance check ... if a judge will give the go-ahead on a DNA test.

Here's the story -- MPJ claims back in 1975, 17-year-old Michael Jackson secretly impregnated her mother Barbara ... who happens to be Diana Ross' sister.

MPJ claims when she was 9 years old, Katherine Jackson hatched a plan to "abduct" MPJ and send her to Belgium to protect Michael's "reputation." She claims all 7 of her abductors were later murdered.

Now MPJ -- who currently lives in the Netherlands -- has decided to come forward with her story ... so she can "formally claim my part of my father's inheritance." She also wants custody of MJ's kids so she can give them a "more normal life."

Ali Fedotowsky reunited with the group of men who vied for her affection this season on The Bachelorette, for the show's Men Tell All special, and RadarOnline.com has all the exclusive juicy tidbits of what happened, who didn't show up, and who was put in the hot seat.

Frank Neuschaefer, the suitor who broke Ali's heart on Monday night's episode, was a no-show but that didn't stop Kirk DeWindt from tearing him apart.

Kirk was eliminated when Ali had to cut down the final four men to three. "Kirk was in really rough shape after he was sent home, he completely fell for her," a source told RadarOnline.com. "He did very well. He criticized Frank for staying [on the show] and going to Tahiti when he should have left. Kirk felt he should have had that extra time with Ali and it could have made a difference."

Ali surprisingly put Kirk in his place about how Frank's presence affected Kirk's chances.  "Ali made it clear that this did not affect her decision. She explained that they were just friends and that their relationship had gone as far as it could." Still, Kirk got some loving attention: "A member of the special's live audience stood up and told Kirk that if thing don't work out for him she would be there for him."

Kasey Kahl, whose over-the-top reputation was solidified when he got a tattoo on the show, was also in the hot seat next to host Chris Harrison. "Kasey talked about his tattoo and told everyone he got it for himself.  It had nothing to do with Ali. [He said] He would not get a tattoo for a girl," the source said. Kasey didn't disappoint, spicing up the end of the five-hour taping of the reunion episode.

"The funniest part of the evening was actually the very end when Chris Harrison said 'goodnight' and Kasey said 'Wait Chris, just one more thing.' He went up and sang to Ali one more time in front of everyone. It was so funny and at the same time so embarrassing. I just wanted to climb under my chair it was so uncomfortable." Used to Kasey's awkward moments by now, Ali, "reacted really well" and laughed it off.

However the night was missing one of the season's biggest villians and personalities: Justin "Rated R" Rego who left the show after the two women he was dating simultaneously called Ali to warn her about him.  "Everyone wanted to confront Justin Rego but he didn't show up. The guys had plans to bash him but never had the opportunity which might have been better because people just let their feelings flow."

Despite Rego's absence, the source said there was plenty of favorite faces to discuss. "The Weatherman was there and got a lot of repellent comments. He got ragged on again for going behind Craig's back to tell her he was dangerous and then not admitting he had done it. He got flak from the guys for not fessing up."

Promises the source, "It will be a very exciting show."

The special will air July 26 at 8 PM on ABC.

DIERKS BENTLEY: Baby Number 2 Coming
 
 

Dierks Bentley and his wife Cassidy are expecting their second child in December. The couple's oldest child, 21 month-old Evie [pr: Eh-Vee], is especially looking forward to the blessed event. Dierks tells People.com, "She's pretty obsessed with a baby doll she carries around now ... We'll see how she does with the real thing!" -- Rosemary Young

Police Found Drugs On Bret Michaels' Tour Bus!

Uh-oh! He should be laying off that stuff - especially since he's had so many health scares!

Police reportedly investigated two of Bret Michaels' tour bus last night, and discovered not only pot, but illegal drugs that are classified as Schedule II controlled substances!

Bret was apparently not on the bus with the illegal drugs, and no arrests were made.

Be careful, bb! It couldn't have been too much if no one was arrested, but we'd like to think that you'd be smarter than to get into that stuff after everything you've been through!

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Thousands of young hopefuls have descended upon Nashville in the hopes that they will be the next Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Danny Gokey or Bucky Covington -- stars who got their start on 'American Idol.' On Thursday, July 15, more than 10,000 people stood in line in the scorching downtown Music City heat to receive a wristband, which will allow them into the Saturday auditions for Season 10 of the show.

As was the case with just about every previous season, there always seems to be a country connection, whether it is a country star who emerges during the finals, or a country artist who mentors or performs on the show, or as is the case this year, someone who is related to a country star. That's the case with two of the possible Season 10 contestants.

Joe Diffie's children, 28-year-old Parker and 25-year-old Kara, are just two of those aspiring stars hoping to catch the judges' attention this weekend. Their father is certainly proud of both of them and thinks they have what it takes to make it. "They both are really good singers and good people," Joe tells The Boot. "It's pretty gratifying to see their interest in music. I've recorded both of them here at the house, and people rave about how good they sound."

However, the 'Pickup Man' and 'Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox' singer is a bit apprehensive about the whole 'American Idol' procedure. "The A.I. process seems pretty daunting, and I would have to think that it isn't purely music-based," Joe says. "I don't know much about it really, [but] I just don't know how in the world you can glean talent from the thousands of folks who try out, not to mention the one's who are just there to get their mugs on TV."

'American Idol' supervising producer Patrick Lynn agrees that it takes more than talent. "Pick a good song and have personality," he tells Nashville's Tennessean newspaper. "I cannot stress that enough. Personality plays a huge role in it."

Unfortunately, Joe will not be in Nashville to see his children audition. He is booked to perform a show in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday. But if Parker and Kara make it to the next round, Dad will certainly be there to cheer them on.

 The Bachelorette will be in Tahiti tonight....sounds like the perfect place for romance...or not?

Rumors are Frank has a girlfriend now! What?  We will have to watch tonight!

According to US magazine:

"Bachelorette" Ali:  I'm Confident I Picked The Right Guy

No regrets for Ali Fedotowsky.

As recently revealed by Us Weekly, the Bachelorette star winds up with a fiance and a ring on her finger on the ABC show's Aug. 2 finale, with an early 2011 wedding in the works.

"I'm just confident in the decisions I made," Fedotowsky, 25, told Entertainment Tonight at Thurdsay's Bowling with the Stars event at Lucky Strike Lanes in Hollywood.

On this past Monday's episode, she whittled down her suitors to a final trio: Roberto, Chris L., and Frank -- showing Kirk the door.

The former Facebook ad sales rep, 25, also hinted about which two men will make it to the finish line. "Both guys just have so much integrity," she told UsMagazine.com at Thursday's event. "They are just stand up, honorable and have a lot of respect for others. I just think they are men."

She added, "they are both the type of guys that any mother or father dream that their daughter would find it. And I think that's what makes them really great guys!"

The reality star admitted that she's anxious to step out with her husband-to-be once the finale airs. "I'm sort of in a limbo phase in my life right now...I'm really looking forward to everything sort of wrapping up!"

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More details on Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's wedding are in People magazine, which is on newsstands today:

Carrie surprised Mike by bringing contemporary Christian singer Brandon Heath to perform "Love Never Fails" for their first dance at their wedding.
The ceremony took place beneath an arbor of birch trees and roses.
When the groom kissed the bride at the end of the ceremony, Carrie's dog Ace barked like mad.
The color scheme for the wedding was pink.
Painted hockey pucks held the guests' table assignments.
The wedding cake was a cupcake tower.
The guests dined on a four-course meal.
For music, Carrie and Mike had a DJ who played everything from Lionel Richie to Guns n' Roses.
Carrie will be Carrie Fisher in her personal life, but will still use Underwood professionally -- perhaps to avoid confusion with "Princess Leia."

CNN wants Piers Morgan. Piers Morgan wants CNN.

According to In Touch Weekly, Vince Vaughn and his wife Kyla Weber are expecting a baby.

We knew he was ready to settle down and have kids, but we didn't know it would be this soon.

Congrats, you two!

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 Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem have always kept their romance under the radar - and their intimate wedding was equally low-profile.

Cruz, 36, and Javier Bardem, 41, exchanged vows in front of family members during a small, private ceremony held at a friend's home in the Bahamas earlier this month, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

The bride wore a gown designed by designer John Galliano, a longtime friend of the actress.

PHOTOS: Surprise! We're Married!

The Spanish lovebirds, who are both Oscar winners, started dating in 2007 but have famously kept their relationship out of the public eye. Last year rumors surfaced that the couple had gotten engaged, but they would not comment.

When once asked about Bardem, Cruz refused to confirm whether they were even dating, but couldn't hold back her admiration, saying, "He's a friend and the best actor in the world."

Bardem won an Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as a killer in 2007's No Country for Old Men. Cruz took home an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for the 2008 Woody Allen comedy, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which also starred Bardem.

The couple first met while filming Jamon, Jamon in 1992, one of Cruz's first films.

Carrie Underwood Wedding and Honeymoon photos

 
Post-wedding updates on the new Mrs. Carrie Fisher!
We reported this weekend on the super-detailed, super-luxe Southern wedding between Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher. The couple released a statement and have taken off for a honeymoon on the Pacific -- here's what we know!

A source has revealed that a Carrie Underwood and her Canadian hockey player husband, Mike Fisher, took off on a French Polynesian honeymoon on Sunday. The Fishers both wore huge smiles and light carry-ons as they approached their gate at LAX after a flight from Georgia, and it's reported they were heading further west to Tahiti and Bora Bora. When photographers asked to see Underwood's new wedding ring, she laughed oblinglinly and flashed her diamond-platinum band while a clearly amused Mike Fisher looked on.

Carrie Underwood married hockey player Mike Fisher Saturday evening at the very secure Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Greensboro, Ga, with more than 250 people in attendance, including Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.

The couple gave People the following statement, which they signed "Mike & Carrie Fisher": "We could not feel more blessed to have found each other and to have shared this day with our friends and family that mean so much to us!"

According to People, Monique Lhuillier created a dress of Chantilly lace for Carrie and also designed the bridesmaids' dresses. The ceremony featured classical music and readings of the couple's favorite Bible verses.

Ryan Seacrest Shows Off His Bank

Talk about spreading the wealth ... TMZ has learned Ryan Seacrest dropped more than $50,000 on a super-fancy dinner in Sardinia Thursday night ... including a $10,000 tip!

Our top sources in Sardinia -- yeah, we've got those -- tell us Seacrest and his chick Julianne Hough attended an ultra-ritzy dinner at the famous Billionaire Club for some kind of a business dinner.

We're told Seacrest picked up the check for everyone involved in the sit-down -- which included several people at multiple tables -- and the grand total came out to just over $41,000 ... plus the $10k tip.

As for what "business" was being discussed -- sources tell us it may have been linked to the fact that Ryan's radio deal is up at the end of the year ... or possibly a deal with CBS.

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Kim Kardashian wore this ridiculously tight, white, one-piece racing outfit to help kickoff the 2010 AMP Energy Bullrun Rally in New York City Saturday.

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MEL GIBSON UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Now the law has gotten involved in the escalating nastiness between Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva.

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department is investigating claims the star assaulted his ex-girlfriend earlier this year. The Sheriff's office says it is "gathering information regarding the allegations" but would not disclose any other details.

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Mel Gibson isn't the only celeb under investigation for domestic violence. Jaleel White, who played "Urkel" on Family Matters, has been accused of physically abusing his baby mama, punching her in one of her breast implants, slapping her and pushing her into a toilet.

Crystal Bowersox didn't win American Idol, but now she has a winning smile. Before heading out on the Idol Live Tour, the singer had a dentist fix her gap-toothed grin. She posted a photo of her fixed tooth on her Twitter account, asking, "What's NOT missing in this picture?"

E! Dance Show, Produced By Ryan Seacrest

Entertainment Television -- popularly known simply as E! -- is teaming up with American Idol host/radio & TV personality Ryan Seacrest to produce the network's first dance competition, The Hollywood Reporter dished on Wednesday.

E! has ordered a pilot for a project -- co-starring acclaimed choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson -- that will rival hit television dance shows, including ABC's Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) on FOX, and Dance Your Ass Off, Oxygen's fleet-footed answer to The Biggest Loser.

Gibson previously appeared as the head hoofer in charge on MTV's Making the Band. In addition to choreographing music videos for Lady Gaga's charttoppers "Paparazzi," "Telephone," and "LoveGame," Gibson also developed a routine for SYTYCD in 2009.

The as-yet-titled project will revolve around choreographers and dancers in Los Angeles.

Seacrest's production studio has a long history with the E!. Other Seacrest-produced series which have been greelighted by the network include Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, Denise Richards: It's Complicated, and Bank of Hollywood.

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Vienna Girardi insists she was loyal to Jake Pavelka right until the bitter end, but a bunch of emails -- obtained by TMZ -- tell a different story ... a story about sex, Playboy, and something called a bubbie.



Lee Smith (left) -- Vienna's ex-BF -- has provided TMZ with what he claims is an 8-email exchange between Vienna and him dated June 14-16 ... a week before Vienna split with Jake.

Despite the horrible spelling mistakes, here are the highlights:

- (Lee to Vienna) "I'm here again feeling a oh so fimilar [sic] feeling ... I think it is a mixture of antisapation [sic] or mabey [sic] it's me just missin you either way..."

- (Vienna to Lee) "You are my life. I love you so much and can't wait to be in your arms again."

- (Lee to Vienna) "u are all I want!!!! I want to sex u up so bad baby!"

- (Lee to Vienna) "Don't u miss touching all the time are [sic] long baths ..."

- (Vienna to Lee) "I do miss all that. I love you so much bubbie. I want our life back."

And here's another thing -- Vienna has publicly denied rumors she's doing a Playboy spread ... but her last email says, "I may be doing playboy this weekend ... Xoxo".

As for why an engaged Vienna was having email sexy time with an ex -- a source close to her says Vienna wasn't the author ...  "The Bachelor" winner thinks someone hacked into her email account.

Prince says 'the Internet is completely over'

If you want to hear Prince's 20Ten in most parts of the world, you'd better buy one of the global newspapers and magazines that will carry the CD as a free insert this weekend. (American release plans have yet to be confirmed.) Oh, you'd rather download it to your laptop? Don't make Prince laugh.

"The Internet's completely over," the Purple One says in an interview with the U.K.'s Daily Mirror -- one of the print publications carrying 20Ten, naturally. After complaining about iTunes' alleged stinginess, he continues riffing on media theory. "The Internet's like MTV. At one time MTV was hip and suddenly it became outdated. Anyway, all these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that can't be good for you."

You may now take a brief break to clear your brain of all those pesky numbers and consider the following paradox: If the Internet is completely over, how are you reading this post? I think Prince just blew my mind.

Meanwhile, by saying the Internet is dead, Prince has gotten every music website on the planet to write about his new album. Clever. Anyway, the rest of the Daily Mirror interview is well worth reading for a glimpse of Prince's daily life, which includes covering the Beatles, dodging any and all personal questions, and hanging out in a personal concert hall. Check it out for yourself (if you can stand reading on this deadly unhip machine) and let us know what you think -- and if you're looking forward to hearing 20Ten.

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The good news: Lindsay Lohan won't have to wear that SCRAM bracelet anymore. The bad news: she's going to jail for 90 days.

Despite Lindsay's pleas and tears, a judge yesterday found the actress in violation of her probation for missing court-ordered alcohol education classes. After her stint behind bars, she has to complete a 90-day rehab program. Lindsay begins her sentence on July 20th.
 

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 We went to Portugal on last night's Bachelorette...

Ali and Roberto got romantic on a trolley ride, and had a picnic and with wine and kisses.
Frank and Ty took a helicopter to the two-on-one date at a castle. The guys were a little weirded out by the whole threesome thing.
Kirk got a carriage ride and some cuddling.
Chris and Ali took a moped to a winery, where he gave her a bracelet, which she felt was a good step forward.
The guys who got roses are taking Ali home to meet their families. She offered them to Chris, Frank, Roberto and Kirk

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Then we had the big Jake and Vienna throw down. Bachelor Jake Pavelka and his feuding fiancee, Vienna Girardi, showed up to talk about their split. Jake blamed it on his sudden fame, and scolded Vienna for talking to the tabloids. Vienna called Jake a liar and a "fame whore," among other things, before storming off in tears.

Colin Farrell Cast As The Prince Of Darkness In Ozzy Osbourne Biopic!

Inneresting casting choice! But we like it!

Colin Farrell has reportedly signed on to play Ozzy Osbourne in a new biopic about the Prince of Darkness!

A source says:

"At least Colin and Ozzy are on the same page when it comes to using four-letter words! Colin drinks, he smokes, he womanizes. He's just a sleeve tattoo away from being a real rock star."

Ozzy has gone on the record saying he wants an unknown actor from his hometown, Birmingham, while Sharon has openly suggested Johnny Depp, but we think that they'll eventually be pleased with the casting choice!

The more we think about it, the more we think that he'll nail it!

Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky may have hinted that she ends up alone, but the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands today) confirms there's a proposal on the finale -- and she accepts!

In fact, the former Facebook ad sales rep, 25, is planning a West Coast wedding in early 2011. Pick up the new issue of Us Weekly to find out who her lucky guy is!

PHOTOS: Meet the men vying for Ali's heart

"She's already thinking about the details," a source tells Us Weekly. Another friend isn't surprised she's engaged: "She did the show because she was ready to settle down and get married."

While Fedotowsky is legally required to keep mum until the Aug. 2 finale (taped in Bora Bora) airs, she recently copped to a few day dream fantasies.

PHOTOS: Who is best for Ali? A body language expert weighs in

"I don't like to be glammed up," she tells Us. "I'd want the dress to be really simple, my hair to be natural and I plan on wearing Converse sneakers!"

VIDEO: Ali confronts Justin "Rated R" for having a girlfriend on the side

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More Rascal Flatts Babies on the Way!

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus and his wife Allison are expecting their first child in January. Jay says, "Allison and I are thrilled about becoming parents.  I am confident Ali will be a wonderful mother because she has done an incredible job raising me over the past six years." --Rosemary Young

Add another name to the list of potential replacements for Larry King. CNN is in talks with Joy Behar, the host of The Joy Behar Show on Headline News and co-host on ABC's "The View," Deadline.com reported Wednesday.

Behar's prime time show on CNN's sister network Headline News has been a bright spot for the network. Her show has gained viewers in recent months, while King's ratings have slipped.

 

Do as I say, not as I do... or have ever done. That's about the only sound health advice Ozzy Osbourne has to offer, and UK's The Sunday Times magazine says it's good enough for them. The Prince of Darkness recently announced that he will soon tackle the world of medical journalism with a health advice a column called Dr. Ozzy.

"By all accounts, I'm a medical miracle," he told Monstersandcritics.com. "When I die, I should donate my body to the Natural History Museum."

Apparently that qualifies him to answer all manner of health-related reader questions. Surely someone out there has been wondering about the nutritional value of bat heads. And plenty of people have got to be on the fence about ant-snorting.

Osbourne says his experiences with and candor about a multitude of personal health problems may make readers more open to getting tests and exploring options related to their own medical issues.

And if all else fails, he could just post weekly YouTube installments of himself trying to read his column aloud. This is your brain on drugs, kids.

Sources involved in the production of "The Bachelor" tell TMZ Jake Pavelka was the person who pulled the plug on his relationship with Vienna Girardi ... because he thought she was cheating.

We're told Jake believed Vienna was "stepping out" with Gregory Michael -- an actor on the ABC Family show "Greek."

The story had been out that the 2 were flirting at a recent event, but apparently Jake took it to heart.

Sources at "The Bachelor" say they don't know if Vienna was in fact doing the nasty with Greg -- but Jake was convinced enough to end the relationship in the last 24 to 48 hours.

UPDATE: Vienna just tweeted, "The accusations of me cheating are completely fabricated. 100% False."  Our 'Bachelor' people say whether she cheated or not, Jake thought she did.

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  The Bachelorette went to Iceland last night...

The guys competed for the one-on-one date by writing and performing love poems for Ali. Kasey mumbled enough to need subtitles. Chris N forgot his lines. Kirk was smooth, touched Ali while reciting, and won a day of shopping and a night out. He played up a past illness for Ali's affections.
The group date took us on horseback to an ice cave. Ty, an experienced rider, helped the other guys, and got a rose for his generosity.
We took a trip to a hot spring, where Ali got down to a bikini for the guys. Chris L got some kisses.
Bickering Justin and Kasey got the two-on-one date, in a helicopter over an active volcano. Kasey showed Ali that creepy rose tattoo that he got in her honor last week. Naturally, Justin got the rose.
At the rose ceremony, our poor poet Chris N was sent home.

American Idol has lowered its age requirement and will allow 15-year-olds to compete next season.

Idol Lowers Minimum Age Limit!

Good news for you 15-year-old singing prodigies out there!

American Idol is lowering the minimum age requirement to participate in the competition to 15! The maximum age of 28 remains unchanged however.

Cecile Frot-Coutaz, executive producer of the show explains:

"A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16. Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool."

Inneresting!

Is this so the contestants won't all tower over Seacrest? HA!

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Lady Gaga was looking "not so lady like" wearing nothing but a black lacy bra, panties, and a Yankees jersey at the Yankees vs. Mets baseball game on Friday.

Rumors are she went down into the Yankee's locker room after drinking several beers and was asked to leave.

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Miley Cyrus says her new tattoo helps her focus on what's important.

Miley, who got the word "LOVE" inked on her right ear, tells E! News, "There's so much negativity in the world and what you only need to hear is all the love. People try to say to me, 'I just heard someone say this or that about you,' and I just ignore it because it's irrelevant. Love is what makes the world go around, and that's all we need to focus on."

Rascal Flatts will get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. Joe Don Rooney says, "This is the kind of stuff you dream of growing up as a kid.  Having our name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has to be one of the coolest things that's ever happened to Rascal Flatts. I'm honored and completely humbled." No date has been set yet for the ceremony. --Rosemary Young
 

Blake Shelton, who celebrates his 34th birthday today, says though he and Miranda get offers, he has no interest in doing a reality show at any price. He tells us, "It's just not worth it for me to sacrifice any more of my personal life than I do just because I'm in the public eye already." --Rosemary Young
 

If Mike Fisher's hometown newspaper is correct, he and Carrie Underwood will be getting married next month. The Ottawa Citizen speculates that they will marry when Carrie goes on break from her tour --sometime between July 5th and 31st. Us magazine reports that the wedding will take place in Tennessee with around 250 guests invited. --Rosemary Young
 

Oprah Wins Most Generous Boss Of The Year Award!

Think you got a bonus this year? Think again.

Oprah Winfrey is celebrating the tenth year of her publication, O Magazine this month. Yesterday, Oprah dropped by Hearst headquarters, the publishers of her mag, and handed out a few tokens of appreciation.

Everyone on staff, regardless of how long they have been staffed there, received a new iPad, a leather case engraved with their initials and a check - for $10,000!!!!

What? No cars! How rude!

We kid. We kid. We'd rather have the $$$!

Very generous, Oprah!

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Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart -- Married

TMZ has learned Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart were married yesterday and Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico performed the ceremony.

We got the tip from Lisa Stanley at K-Earth 101 in L.A. and just confirmed it ourselves.

We're told the couple was married in the Governor's mansion in Santa Fe. Their marriage license was filed today in the County Clerk's Office.

Harrison and Calista have been together for almost 8 years, and got engaged over Valentine's weekend in 2009.

Harrison is filming "Cowboys and Aliens" in New Mexico right now.

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Tracy Lawrence has issued an alert and is asking local residents in the Mt. Juliet, Tenn. area, just outside of Nashville, to help him search for his beloved two-year-old English bulldog, Tank. Tank was taken from the singer's truck Tuesday evening (June 15) at approximately 8:30 PM while Tracy had made a quick stop at a local Walgreens store.

Tracy's truck was parked in the Walgreens parking lot located on Mt. Juliet and Lebanon Roads. Tank had just been bathed and was not wearing his collar or identification tags at the time.

"Tank was my Father's Day present two years ago," Tracy says. "He's not only a member of our family, but a part of our road crew. We'd sure like to have him back home with us and appreciate your help."

Tracy is offering a $500 reward to anyone with information surrounding the dog's theft or whereabouts. Anyone with information regarding Tank's disappearance or current location is asked to contact Sgt. Michael Mullins at the Mt. Juliet Police Department by calling (615) 754-2552.

Charlie Sheen's Car Over A Cliff -- Again

TMZ has learned Charlie Sheen's car went over a cliff in the Hollywood Hills -- but Charlie was not in the car ... he was at home, when police called to report the accident ... and it's the second time in 4 months the exact same thing has happened to him.

Fire and police responded to a call ... that a car had been ditched off the side of Mulholland Drive at around 3AM, according to LAPD.

We're told officers arrived on the scene and found a Mercedes at the bottom of the cliff -- and after running the registration discovered it was Charlie's ride.

Just like 4 months ago ... police are at Sheen's house -- not far from the wreck -- making out a stolen vehicle report. Technically, it's stolen and recovered at this point.

Back in February ... a number of cars were vandalized in the same area where Charlie lives.  In addition to Charlie's car, a Bentley was also rolled off the cliff.

This time around ... cops tell TMZ as far as they know Charlie's car was the only target.

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UPDATE:  Charlie Left The Keys In The Car ... Again

Law enforcement sources say the theft of Charlie Sheen's car -- the second such heist in 4 months -- was made easy because Charlie didn't learn his lesson.

We're told Charlie left his keys in the car, which was parked in his driveway in a gated community.  He did the exact same thing 4 months ago when his car was stolen and ditched on Mulholland Drive -- about a mile from where his car was ditched today.

Cops have already been to Sheen's home today.  Charlie told them the last time he noticed his vehicle sitting in the driveway was at around 4 PM.  He said he had no idea the car was stolen until cops showed up.

Law enforcement sources say cops actually joked when they got the call early this morning that it was Charlie's car, never really believing lightning would strike twice.   One law enforcement source calls the most recent incident "suspicious."

We're told detectives are going back to Charlie's neighborhood later today, to see if surveillance tape at the guard shack shows the car leaving the property.   The guard shack exit is the only way out, but for some reason there was no video of the first heist.

The culprits in the first theft were never caught.

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Megan Fox costars with Mickey Rourke in the upcoming thriller 'Passion Play,' and he had such an impact on her that she got inked in his honor.

"I actually got a tattoo that is sort of in honor of him," she told MTV News. "It's on my ribs. I don't know if it's been photographed yet, but it'll come out eventually, I'm sure. I just love him very much and think he's very special."

You can see photos of Megan's new tattoo here. There are a bunch of words, but they are hard to read. Leave your interpretation in the comments.

Megan already has several tattoos including the Shakespeare quote 'We will all laugh at gilded butterflies' on her shoulder blade.

Tim McGraw is officially country music's hottest man, according to the upcoming issue of PEOPLE Country -- but he says his wife Faith Hill disagrees!!

"My wife would pick George Strait," Tim tells PEOPLE. "She thinks he's gorgeous! Or Kris Kristofferson. When we're around him, she can barely speak."

Abstaining from alcohol and committing to a rigorous workout regimen all help Tim keep in his best shape. "I don't feel whatever 43 is supposed to feel like -- I still feel pretty young," the father of three admits. "I'm more confident than I've ever been about who I am and what I do and I feel like I've got a lot more ahead of me than I do behind me."

Tim beat out a handsome group of men, including pal Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton to claim the top spot. Balancing a healthy lifestyle while on the road, Tim is currently headlining his Southern Voice tour, which features opening acts Lady Antebellum, Lost Trailers and Love and Theft. He also recently announced he is working on his final album for Curb Records.

PEOPLE Country will hit shelves on June 18. Go behind-the-scenes of Tim's cover shoot here.

Famed Placerville-raised painter Thomas Kinkade has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk outside Carmel, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A Monterey County sheriff's deputy initially pulled over Kinkade's Mercedes Benz for a vehicle code violation Friday night, said CHP Officer Robert Lehman. After making contact with the 52-year-old Kinkade, the deputy suspected that he was drunk, Lehman said.

The deputy called the CHP to assist, and an officer performed tests to determine that Kinkade was impaired, Lehman said. The CHP officer arrested Kinkade just after 10 p.m., Lehman said.

Kinkade was booked into the Monterey County Jail on suspicion of misdemeanor drunken driving, Lehman said.

The arresting officer reported that Kinkade was "very polite" during the exchange, Lehman said.

Kinkade did submit to a blood test, Lehman said; however, the CHP is not releasing his blood-alcohol level.

Kinkade, dubbed the "Painter of Light," is the most-collected artist of modern times and likely the best-selling in history. Millions of his paintings are displayed in homes across the nation.

His specialties are light-filled scenes of cottages, lighthouses and chapels, and seaside and pastoral landscapes.

A nationwide network of art galleries specializes in his brand, and officially endorsed Web sites sell Kinkade-themed goods.

Kinkade was born in Sacramento and grew up in Placerville.

He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.

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Paris Hilton has laughed off criticism she looked just like plastic doll Barbie on the runway at the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Brazil, insisting she's flattered by the comparison.

Fashion critics poked fun at the socialite's look as she wore items from Triton's Summer 2010/11 collection on the catwalk, making catty comments about her new Barbie doll look.

However Hilton is refusing to let the criticism upset her; in a tweet she posted on Friday, the hotel heiress stated, "I take it as a compliment. Barbie is one of my idols."

The Bachelorette - (ABC) - (2 hours) Ali and her 11 suitors begin an around-the-world trip in New York, where she poses for InStyle magazine and takes seven guys to meet Thomas Schumacher, producer of Broadway's "The Lion King." One-on-one dates include a private Joshua Radin concert, and a helicopter tour and nighttime visit to the Museum of Natural History. Meanwhile, one bachelor decides to become Ali's protector and another discloses a personal secret. And before the tour heads to its next stop, Ali sends two home.

American Idol alum Jason Castro will make an appearance on CBS' The Bold and The Beautiful in July. In an episode that he'll tape next week at the sudser's Los Angeles set, Castro will play himself and sing "Love Uncompromised" -- a track off his self-titled debut album -- in a scene involving Hope (Kimberly Matula) and Oliver (Zack Conroy).

Musicians routinely appear on CBS daytime soaps to showcase their work. Performers like Pat Benatar, Jewel, Enrique Iglesias, pianist Van Cliburn and opera singers Il Divo, for example, have dropped by The Young and the Restless, while Cyndi Lauper appeared on As The World Turns. Other big names to show up on The Bold and the Beautiful set: Daddy Yankee appeared on the soap this past week, and fellow Idol alum Constantine Maroulis was once a cast member of Bold and The Beautiful.

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