March 31st, 2006

Naomi Campbell
Supermodel Naomi Campbell was fitted for handcuffs yesterday on charges she assaulted her housekeeper with a cell phone at her Park Avenue home. According to police, Campbell was charged with second degree assault for throwing a cell phone at her housekeeper, striking her in the back of the head and opening a cut that needed four staples to close. Naomi's lawyer said the maid had been working for Campbell for two to three months and was being fired because several items were missing from the house. Apparently, when the pink slip was handed out, all hell broke loose. Of course, Naomi has a reputation for having a fiery temper and this isn't the first time that she's been accused of assault. Naomi is looking at up to seven years in jail if convicted.

Matt LeBlanc
It's splitsville for Matt LeBlanc and his wife Melissa after three years of marriage. After a five-year engagement, they tied the knot on May 3, 2003, in Hawaii in front of 75 guests including Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow. According to legal documents filed by LeBlanc, the actor is seeking "dissolution of marriage" based on "irreconcilable differences." He lists the couple's date of separation at January 1, 2006, and requests joint legal custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Marina.

Matthew Perry and Kristin Davis
The hot new couple in Hollywood is said to be Matthew Perry and Kristin Davis. They were spotted dining and canoodling at L.A. restaurant La Dolce Vita recently, where they shared ice cream and looked lovey-dovey. A spy says, "He kept his arm around her the entire time and kissed her forehead at one point." Meanwhile, a supposed friend of Kristin says, "She's really fallen for Matthew."

Friends
Apparently that story about a lone holdout on a Friends reunion wasn't exactly true. The network is definitely hot to get the cast back together for a reunion special, but the word is that the entire cast and crew aren't up for it...yet. It's going to happen eventually, but the feeling is that it's still too soon. Plus, they feel that the longer they hold out that the more it will be worth to them monetarily.

Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow shocked onlookers at a Manhattan sushi bar by knocking back a Guinness and dining on sushi. Not brilliant! The shocking part is that Gwyneth is five months pregnant and both those items are no-nos. Or are they? Some experts recommend a little Guinness for expecting mothers because of its high iron content. Paltrow's rep confirmed she drank the ale, but said she ate only cooked food, not sushi.

Star Jones
Was Star Jones near death after her recent breast surgery? That's what the tabloids were reporting, but it was later denied by Jones. However, an audio tape of a 911 call suggests it may have been a close call indeed. A woman from the clinic called the Santa Monica emergency dispatcher saying they had a patient on their surgery table and they couldn't stop her from bleeding. An ambulance arrived and took Jones from the clinic to the hospital across the street, where she was eventually stabilized. A leading Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who wasn't involved in Jones' case says, "If you call 911, that is a serious problem. It's a very rare occurrence, and when it does occur it's very dramatic."

David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
The divorce battle between David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach continues to get even nastier. A judge has ordered Hasselhoff to remove his personal effects from the family residence and turn the home over to his wife by April 19. The judge also called on "a neutral, third party" to be present at the exchange, and ordered the encounter be "peaceable." Pamela has accused David of domestic abuse, while he has intimated that his wife isn't of sound mind.

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo
Apparently the Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo relationship hasn't gotten to the exclusivity point yet. Nick was spotted in New York on two consecutive nights with Minnillo, but "Laguna Beach's" Kristen Cavalleri is apparently still in the picture, as he supposedly hooked up with her again when he returned to L.A. As for Vanessa, she isn't waiting by the phone for Nick to call. She stayed back in New York where she was spotted at a club straddling actor Seth Green.

Teri Hatcher and Ryan Seacrest
Has Teri Hatcher found herself a younger man? Teri and American Idol host Ryan Seacrest were photographed enjoying a cozy lunch in Malibu last weekend. Hatcher was also seen giving Seacrest a neck massage and frequently laughing out loud at his jokes. The pair was later seen canoodling as they took a stroll on the beach. They were introduced by a mutual friend earlier this month and went on a group date a few weeks ago. A source supposedly close to them says it's not super serious just yet.

Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe
It looks like Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe may be available after all. After breaking up and then appearing as if they were working things out, word is that there will not be a reconciliation. The pair separated in January after eight years of marriage, but too much time apart has supposedly doomed the relationship.

Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter
Rod Stewart is finally free to marry fiancee Penny Lancaster as his divorce from supermodel Rachel Hunter has reportedly been finalized. They split in 1999 after eight years of marriage, but Rachel only filed for divorce in 2003 and a lengthy legal battle over the settlement dragged on. Stewart and Lancaster became parents in November when Lancaster gave birth to their son, Alastair Wallace.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
Look for a Britney Spears comeback this year. Britney has suggested in interviews that she's ready to get back to work, but it may not be that easy. Some say that in order to win fans back she's going to have to reinvent herself. Britney appeared last night on Will & Grace, and in April her third perfume, In Control, will be available. Spears is also planning to release a new album in November. Perhaps still carrying a torch for his ex-sweetie, Justin Timberlake reportedly thinks Britney's husband, Kevin Federline is "gross." Justin supposedly told a friend they had a lot of great years together, and he thinks it's pretty sad at how things turned out for her. Justin would also supposedly be up for a reunion with Britney – musically, that is. If Britney wants some help on that new album of hers, sources say Justin would be happy to help.

Britney Spears
Britney Spears didn't win too many new fans while vacationing in Maui. It seems that some of the other young moms hanging at the swanky hotel pool didn't think much of Britney bouncing and jiggling as she barely stayed in her itsy bitsy teeny-weeny bikini top. Finally, one mom approached and snapped, "You've got so much money, why don't you buy a bathing suit that fits you? All our kids are playing out here and they don't need to be looking at your boobs falling out of that top!" Britney suggested that if they didn't like it, they should move to another hotel.

Mike Tyson
If you're wondering what former boxing champ Mike Tyson has been up to, word is that he's been enjoying the company of some ladies of questionable repute in England. Tyson was on what was billed as a "charity tour," and was seen two nights in a row taking hookers and strippers up to his suite. Tyson says he's gearing up for a big comeback and trying to land a gig as a judge on an upcoming show called the Celebrity X Games. Back at home, Tyson has been sharing his Phoenix crib with an unidentified stripper.

Victoria and David Beckham
Has Kabbalah won the battle for the British celebrity souls of Victoria and David Beckham? There was supposedly a heated competition between Kabbalah and Scientology for the rights to their spiritual selves. Tom Cruise reportedly used Victoria's friendship with fiancee Katie Holmes to pitch Scientology to her. Not long afterwards, Victoria was spotted reading a copy of "Dianetics" by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. However, Victoria was recently photographed wearing the Kabbalah Center's trademark red-string bracelet after getting the Kabbalah sales pitch from her other friend, Madonna.

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