Exclusive: Paula Abdul in talks to headline ‘Star Search’ reboot for ABC!  —  This just in: Paula Abdul is straight up headed back to TV!  —  Sources confirm to me exclusively that the ex-American Idol judge is finalizing a deal to headline an updated version of Star Search …

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes Split  —  The nearly seven-year marriage of Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes is coming to an end.  —  “Kate and Sam are saddened to announce that they separated earlier this year,” their lawyers say in a statement.  “The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement.

Michael Jackson Estate Inks Record, Record Deal  —  TMZ has confirmed the Michael Jackson estate has signed the biggest deal ever in music — worth up to $250 million with a guarantee of $200 million.  —  The estate made the deal with Sony Music Entertainment.

Spencer Pratt Leaves The Hills to Fight Cyber Crime  —  Spencer Pratt made his name as the guy audiences loved to hate on The Hills, but now says he's leaving the show to take his career in a totally new - and unexpected - direction.  —  “In the last few months I have discovered a new passion …

School funded by Angelina Jolie benefits girls in eastern Afghanistan  —  There were celebrations in Tangi last week when a new primary school for girls was opened barely 18 months after Angelina Jolie visited the settlement for refugee returnees and expressed concern about the lack of basic education facilities for children.

Miley Cyrus Tells Movieline Why She Left Twitter: 'It's Dangerous, It's Not Fun, It Wastes Your Life'  —  In a swank Santa Monica hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean this weekend, Miley Cyrus spoke to reporters about her upcoming film, The Last Song — the latest romantic weepie …

Exclusive: Summit looking at Academy Award-nominated directors for ‘Breaking Dawn’  —  Yes, it's still early days, but Summit is trying to up its pedigree for its big-screen adaptation of the final installment of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series.  Sources tell EW that the studio has reached …

‘Cap Am’ update: Channing Tatum and Keira Knightley approached  —  Add Channing Tatum to the list of names of actors being considered for the role of Captain America.  —  Tatum now joins Wilson Blethel and Mike Vogel, who have screen-tested, plus Chris Evans, who has read for the part.

First Pic: Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz Reunite ... in Movie  —  And so far, they seem to be all smiles about teaming up for Bad Teacher — at least that's what it looks like in the first photo released from the movie set.  —  In the comedy, which began filming this month, Diaz, 37 …

EXCLUSIVE: Wife To Tiger: ‘You Slept With A Porn Star’  —  “You slept with a porn star.”  —  Those are the words that Tiger Woods' wife Elin has hurled at her famous husband many times as they try to put their marriage back on track.  —  It is perhaps the most difficult thing for Elin to get over …

Gabourey Sidibe — Beauty Comes in All Sizes  —  Gabourey Sidibe might have a weight problem, but it doesn't mean she's unhealthy ... this according to the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA).  Yes, that's a real group.  —  As we first reported, a weight loss company …

Jason Segel to star in Muppets movie (exclusive)  —  Jason Segel has found his rainbow connection with Disney's Muppets movie, signing to star as the human lead.  —  He also will join David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman of Mandeville Films/TV, the studio-based shingle behind last year's “The Proposal,” as a producer on the project.

Tiger Woods to play at the Masters  —  Tiger Woods has reportedly confirmed that he will play at the Masters tournament next month.  —  The golfer caused controversy last year when it emerged that he had been unfaithful to his wife Elin Nordegren.  Woods later announced that he was taking an “indefinite” leave from golf.

Rielle Hunter Repulsed By GQ Photos, Says Barbara Walters  —  Rielle Hunter is said to be upset with several somewhat racy photographs of her that accompany the long interview in the new issue of GQ in which she details her affair with John Edwards.  —  Speaking on ABC's The View …

Charlie Sheen Returning to Sitcom after Not Guilty Plea  —  It's back to work for Charlie Sheen.  —  The Two and a Half Men star will return to the set this week - but still spend nights in rehab - following his not-guilty plea Monday on domestic violence charges.

Chelsea Handler: ‘My Dad Threatened to Sue Me’  —  Chelsea Handler doesn't pull punches.  Whether it's her bowling ball-headed father, her recently ended relationship, or the Kardashians and their classiness or lack thereof, the cheeky host of E!'s ‘Chelsea Lately’ keeps it fast and fresh.

Erin Andrews's Peephole Stalker Gets 2 1/2 Years in Prison  —  A Chicago-area man who posted a nude video of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews on the Internet - after filming her through her hotel door - was sentenced to federal prison Monday.  —  Michael David Barrett, 49, of Westmont, Illinois …

Ashley Dupre smoking hot in playboy  —  Ashley Dupre learned that posing for Playboy is more dangerous than meeting strange men in hotel rooms.  One of the Stephen Wayda photos in an eight-page spread in the May issue shows her lying on the ground nude surrounded by candles.

‘Glee’ scoop: Fox to super-size season 2!  —  In what's sure to be music to the ears of Gleeks everywhere, Fox is said to be finalizing a deal to amplify Glee's second season.  —  “Season 2 will be much bigger and much longer,” series creator Ryan Murphy confirmed to us over the weekend at PaleyFest '10.

Alicia Keys Steps Out With Swizz Beatz  —  Alicia Keys steps out for the first time with boyfriend Swizz Beatz at the Gotham Magazine annual gala presented by Bing at New York City's Capitale on Monday night (March 15).  —  The 29-year-old singer had kept her relationship with Swizz Beatz private …

‘Bad Romance’ Floors Lady Gaga in New Zealand  —  Lady Gaga is known for her intense performances and her latest in New Zealand left her struggling to finish.  —  At the end of her concert in Auckland, Gaga almost passed out on stage during ‘Bad Romance.’  —  Although she continued to sing …

Summit Be-'Witch'ed By ‘Wanted’ Timur  —  EXCLUSIVE: Made flush by vampires and werewolves, Twilight Saga maker Summit Entertainment is trying witches.  Summit made a pre-emptive mid-six figures acquisition of The Last Witch Hunter, a Cory Goodman pitch that has franchise potential …