‘American Idol’ Front-Runner Almost Quit  —  TMZ has learned “American Idol” contestant Crystal Bowersox threw in the towel a little more than two weeks ago and was walking off the show, when Ryan Seacrest did some fast-talking and changed her mind.  —  It went down in a parking lot after an “A.I.” show.

Nic Cage Buys Pyramid — To Be Dead In  —  Nic Cage has purchased himself a fancy new pyramid to stay in — but he doesn't plan on moving in .... until he's dead.  —  TMZ has learned Cage recently had a 9-foot tall pyramid-shaped super-tomb built in a New Orleans cemetery …

Steven Seagal Made Jenny McCarthy Cry, Told Her to Strip at Audition  —  A bundle of sexual assault allegations against Steven Seagal are revealing what may be a long-term pattern of inappropriateness.  CBS Crimesider has dug up a 1998 interview with Jenny McCarthy — who says that during …

Mover Over Beckhams!  Hot New Couple Alert!!!!  —  What an unexpectedly AWESOME pairing!  —  PerezHilton.com has exclusively confirmed that this is 100% true!!!  —  Kim Kardashian was spotted making out in a Madrid restaurant this week with none other than SEKSI footballer Cristiano Ronaldo!

Topless Kiefer Sutherland Tossed from Strip Club  —  Kiefer Sutherland went to a nudie bar in London last night — only he was the one who took his clothes off ... before getting thrown into the street.  —  According to reports, Sutherland was acting crazy— dancing and shouting — at the Stringfellows “lapdance club” in London.

Out and proud: Ricky Martin embraces sexuality with confident new video  —  After finally revealing the truth about his sexuality Ricky Martin is clearly keen to start a fresh chapter in his life.  —  And clearly empowered by his recent decision to live an openly gay life …

Ke$ha ‘Bonded’ With Ryan Phillippe During ‘SNL’ Rehearsals  —  ‘I would love to do something funny,’ singer says of hopes she'll appear in a sketch.  —  Ke$ha is currently prepping for her stint as musical guest on this week's “Saturday Night Live,” when “MacGruber” star Ryan Phillippe hosts the show.

It's (Really) Over Between Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt  —  After multiple conflicting reports about the status of Paris Hilton and boyfriend Doug Reinhardt's relationship, it's official: They have split.  —  Hilton, 29, and Reinhardt, 24, broke up “weeks ago,” her rep confirmed Thursday.

Dr. Drew Getting Ripped For Suggesting Lindsay Lohan Be Framed For Drug Use  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION?  —  Celebrity addiction specialist Drew Pinsky — who goes by Dr. Drew — is taking an online beating for suggesting that the best way to deal with Lindsay Lohan's drug problem is to …

‘Waverly Place’ Star Cited for Picking Fight  —  David Henrie, one of the stars of the Disney Channel hit show “Wizards of Waverly Place,” was cited last night for allegedly trying to start a fight at a popular Los Angeles shopping center.  —  Henrie and his 16-year-old brother Lorenzo …

EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods & Wife: Battle Over Kids Brewing  —  A battle over the children is brewing between Tiger Woods and his wife.  —  The struggling couple has been leading separate lives and attempts to repair the marriage are not going well.  As RadarOnline.com reported exclusively …

Megan Hauserman — Arrested for DUI  —  Former VH1 reality star Megan Hauserman was arrested for DUI yesterday — after cops pulled her over around 3:15 AM in Miami Beach.  —  Hauserman — whose dating show “Megan Wants a Millionaire” was canceled after one of the contestants, Ryan Jenkins …

'I've Always Been Driven'  —  Let's get one thing straight about Nick Jonas' story.  He may have gone solo, but it wasn't to get away from his brothers.  He, Kevin, and Joe—collectively, the teen pop-music sensation the Jonas Brothers—are still very much together.

Nicole Richie Hangs Out in Chicago  —  Nicole Richie hanging out at Chicago's Sunda with entrepreneur (and the restaurant's owner) Billy Dec (she also tried Lou Malnati's pizza during her trip to the Windy City!).  —  Jessica Biel having a girls night out at LGO in Santa Monica, CA.

Weinsteins to take back Miramax  —  THR EXCLUSIVE  —  It looks as if the Weinsteins have managed to fashion a winning bid in the Miramax auction and will take back operating control of the company they founded in 1979 and sold to Disney for $80 million in 1993.

Rumer Willis ‘not engaged to Alberti’  —  A representative for Rumer Willis has denied speculation that the actress is planning to wed boyfriend Micah Alberti.  —  A recent report had suggested that Alberti had proposed to the Sorority Row actress and that the couple had already gone ring shopping …

Exclusive: ‘Desperate Housewives’ season finale bombshells!  —  With Nicollette Sheridan's lawsuit drama playing out off screen, Desperate Housewives is doing its best to divert attention back on screen by packing its season finale with a birth, a death, some destruction, and a humdinger of a secret.

Angelina Jolie: My Kids Make Me an Action Hero  —  Being a mom may cause some actresses to think twice about jumping off buildings or getting into car chases for work - but not Angelina Jolie.  —  “The funny thing about having children is that now I am twice as motivated to do a cool stunt …