DEBBIE ROWE DROPS CUSTODY FIGHT  —  $4M MOTHER LODE FOR MICHAEL JACKSON EX  —  Michael Jackson's baby mama Debbie Rowe has sold her kids again — this time squeezing about $4 million from her former mother-in-law in exchange for giving up her parental rights, a family source told The Post yesterday.

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo through after Dallas Cowboys quarterback drops singer  —  Jessica Simpson was excited to get all dolled up for her “Barbie and Ken"-themed birthday bash in L.A. on Friday night, but there was one problem: She had just lost her Ken.

Rep: Ed Hardy Designer “Not Starting Kids' Clothing Line With” Jon Gosselin  —  Despite reports that Jon Gosselin and Ed Hardy fashion designer Christian Audigier spent the weekend finalizing a deal to launch a children's clothing line together, the designer's rep tells Usmagazine.com that no such project is happening.

Karolina Kurkova is Pregnant!  —  Karolina Kurkova is expecting, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “Supermodel and actress Karolina Kurkova and her fiancé, film producer Archie Drury have announced that they are expecting their first child,” the statement reads.

Chace Crawford Moves Out of Ed Westwick's Apartment  —  Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford has moved out of the NYC apartment he shares with costar Ed Westwick, a source tells Usmagazine.com exclusively.  —  The two have shared the apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood since they both first moved …

Mira Sorvino's Third Child a ‘Miracle Baby’  —  Mira Sorvino and husband Christopher Backus are parents to their third child, Holden Paul Terry Backus, following a difficult pregnancy and a long labor and delivery - complications the actress forgot almost immediately.

Christian Bale Looks Crack Cocaine Addicted  —  Christian Bale looks to have lost a significant amount of weight and thinned his hair for his character in the new movie, The Fighter.  —  The 35-year-old British actor shot new scenes on Monday afternoon (July 13) in Los Angeles.

‘Reading Rainbow’ Host in Car Accident  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ LeVar Burton was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles early yesterday evening.  —  We're told Burton — who hosted “Reading Rainbow” and starred in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Roots” …

Amy Adams: I'm a Horrible Fiancée  —  Don't ever confuse Amy Adams for a bridezilla.  The actress has been engaged for a year and she still hasn't even locked down a wedding date.  —  “I've been really busy, and I feel like a horrible fiancée that I haven't gotten swept …

Jill Zarin on Salary Dispute: We Should All Be Paid the Same  —  Last week, it was reported that Kelly Bensimon is the only reality star who has signed up for next season's Real Housewives of New York.  The rest are reportedly holding out for six-figure deals.

Katherine Heigl: Romance Not Always Rated PG-13  —  Katherine Heigl plays a woman clueless in the ways of romance in her upcoming film, The Ugly Truth.  But in real life, the actress considers herself fairly savvy on the subject.  —  “In my early 20s, I didn't know who I was or what I wanted …

Where Did MJ's Money Go?  His Crazy Day-to-Day Expenses Revealed  —  Where Did MJ's Money Go?  His Crazy Day-to-Day Expenses Revealed  —  Michael Jackson left behind a legacy of being an amazing artist but he also left behind $400 million worth of debt.  And as the man who had the best-selling album …

The Bachelorette Finale Spoilers: Reid Returns, Kiptyn is The Bachelor, Ed Proposes ... and Has a Girlfriend?  —  On last night's episode of The Bachelorette, Jillian Harris bid farewell to Reid Rosenthal, to the surprise of no one, keeping Ed Swiderski and Kiptyn Locke.

Spoiler Chat: What Does Mercy's Move Mean for Georgina on Gossip Girl?  —  Could Michelle Trachtenberg be skipping out on Gossip Girl?  —  Michelle is one of the stars of Mercy, NBC's upcoming drama about nurses, which just got pushed up to fall from midseason.

Showtime sets ‘Live Nude Comedy’  —  Series mixes standup comedy and burlesque  —  Showtime has slated a six-episode run for “Live Nude Comedy,” a half-hour mix of standup comedy and modern-day burlesque.  —  Shannon Elizabeth will host the weekly midnight series, which bows Thursday.

Taylor Swift & Muse To Perform At VMAs, Russell Brand Returns As Host  —  NEW YORK, N.Y. — Taylor Swift and British rock group Muse are the first two performers announced for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards - and despite his controversial first hosting gig, British funnyman Russell Brand is returning.

Heidi And Spencer Don't Understand The Federal Reserve  —  For some of you this is going to be heartbreaking.  Faux, MTV-created celebrities Heidi Morgan and Spencer Pratt have a poor understanding of how the Federal Reserve system works.  That's ok.  They'e like most people, and we even get confused.