Vanessa Minnillo Praises Nick Lachey for Being Supportive  —  Vanessa Minnillo doesn't hesitate when asked what makes Nick Lachey a great boyfriend.  —  "He's very supportive," Minnillo told PEOPLE Wednesday following an autograph session in New Jersey to launch her makeup line, Flirt.

Griffin never revealed man behind the curtain  —  Merv Griffin was gay.  —  Why should that be so uncomfortable to read?  Why is it so difficult to write?  Why are we still so jittery even about raising the issue in purportedly liberal-minded Hollywood in 2007?

Criss Angel: Britney and I Are 'Not Together'  —  Criss Angel is helping prepare Britney Spears for a possible MTV Video Music Awards performance, and their relationship is purely professional, the illusionist tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  "It's amazing what people think," Angel said Friday.

Kidman, Fiennes to star in 'Reader'  —  Pair sign on for Weinstein Co. film  —  Nicole Kidman and Ralph Fiennes will star in "The Reader" for the Weinstein Co.  —  Pic is a love story based on the bestselling novel by German writer Bernhard Schlink.  —  Stephen Daldry is directing a script by David Hare.

Jessica Simpson breaks her nose  —  Jessica Simpson has broken her nose after she accidentally hit herself in the face with a gun while shooting scenes for her new movie Major Movie Star.  —  The singer-turned-actress stars as an American Hollywood actress who decides to join the army in the film.

Leo & Bar Love Roller Coasters, Wheeeeee!!  —  Leo, Bar and Lucas Haas (right behind Bar there) look like they had a blast on the Xcelerator at Knott's Berry Farm earlier this week.  So, so cute.  It looks like Leo wanted to let loose after his big documentary premiere and he found the perfect way!

Did Criss Angel Abra-Ca-Tap Dat?  —  Britney Spears and [mind]freak Criss Angel went into the W Hotel in Westwood last night around 3:00 AM — and didn't emerge until this early morning. *shuddering at the thought  —  This is the second night in a row we've spotted the unusual duo at a hotel together.

Pervy Pap Creeps Up Paris' Skirt  —  Some photogs go to serious lengths to get their shot.  Others, like this degenerate, just take the lowest road possible, literally.  —  Paris strolled through a parking lot with the usual retinue of snapperazzi, but most of them, with the exception …

The Celebrity Catwalk For Charity Was Last Night  —  I know it's probably not cool to make fun of a charity event, but good lord, could the "D" get any bigger on this list of attendees?  And was Valtrex one of the sponsors?  I don't see Coolio, the lesbian who used to be Anna Nicole Smith's assistant …

A whiff of Beyoncé's hectic schedule  —  NEW YORK — Any monetary remuneration aside, Beyoncé Knowles gets one major perk from being the celebrity face of Giorgio Armani's Emporio Armani Diamonds fragrance.  —  Tons, and she means tons, of very expensive clothes, gratis.

OT QUEEN RATTLES OPRAH-LAND  —  OPRAH Winfrey may employ lots of hard workers, but staffers at Harpo Inc. are grumbling that the star's production company allowed one well-connected assistant to rake in astounding, nearly impossible-to-accumulate overtime - worth a whopping $65,000 - in just 16 weeks.

Lohans Reach Divorce Settlement  —  While their famous daughter continues to rehab in Sundance, Utah, Dina and Michael Lohan have finally settled their divorce agreement.  According to the AP, their split will become official within 60 days.  —  Though the terms of the agreement were not disclosed …

Mena Suvari Bikini Pictures  —  You're probably wondering who the stud in the bikini is.  Well, my sources tell me that is Mena Suvari.  Ladies eat your heart out.  —  Related Articles:

Nicole and Joel Visiting Madden's Mom?  —  Is Joel Madden taking pregnant girlfriend Nicole Richie to meet his mom?  We spotted the two at Union Station in Washington D.C. this morning.  Joel is from Waldorf, Maryland which is about 30 miles from D.C. and I'm pretty sure his mom still lives in the area.

Amy's back in rehab and out of the line-up for V Festival  —  Amy Winehouse was back into rehab today after she pulled out from performing at this weekend's V Festival.  —  The singer, who has been in and out of treatment since she collapsed last week, has returned to the Causeway clinic in Essex, having spent 24 hours away.

Ryan Phillippe doesn't like Jake Gyllenhaal  —  In "duh" news, Us Weekly has a story claiming that Ryan Phillippe doesn't like ex Reese Witherspoon's sorta boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal.  Is that supposed to be surprising?  By most accounts Phillippe cheated on Witherspoon, so it seems like he should keep his opinions to himself.

Brooke Shields Admits that She's a Strict Mom  —  Surveying the current Hollywood landscape - and the mounting number of youthful casualties of late - former child star Brooke Shields says she has no particular advice to offer young stars.  —  "I think a lot of these girls are young …