Report: Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Welcome a Boy!  —  According to Spanish newspaper El Pais, the infant was born at Cedars Sinai Hospital in L.A.; Spanish magazine Hola broke news of the baby's gender.  Hola also reports that members of the couple's family flew in from Spain for the birth …

Oprah Winfrey Is ‘Taking It Slow’ with Half-Sister Patricia  —  The half-sister Oprah Winfrey never knew she had has been revealed to the world, and now the two siblings are getting to know each other.  —  “We're taking it slow,” Winfrey said of Patricia (whose last name has not been revealed) …

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Hot Business of ‘Glee’ … The following story appears in the current issue of The Hollywood Reporter available on newsstands Thursday.  —  The note was practically a high “A-sharp”; the cacophony of voices blended perfectly to form an instantly recognizable tone …

‘Jersey Shore’ Cast — We're Goin' to Italy!!!  —  The entire “Jersey Shore” cast is finally getting THE BOOT — because we're told the plan is to shoot Season 4 in Italy!  —  Sources connected to the show tell us they will be scouting locations in Italy — similar to the way they did it in Miami — to find the right locale.

EXCLUSIVE: Mike Tyson & Wife — It's A Baby Boy!  —  Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is a dad for the eighth time, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.  —  The Hangover star and his wife Lakiha Spicer Tyson welcomed a little boy on Tuesday.  —  PHOTOS: Mike Tyson's Wife Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Grammer creates reality TV banner  —  G3 Prods. partnering with Zodiak for formats, series  —  Kelsey Grammer is looking to add to his portfolio as a producer by diving into the unscripted biz.  —  Grammer has formed production entity G3 Prods. with reality TV maven Stella Bulochnikov-Stolper …

The Designer Details of Natalie Portman's One-of-a-Kind Engagement Ring  —  When it came to designing Natalie Portman's engagement ring, the star's choreographer fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, relied on his leading lady and the art of ballet for inspiration.

John Travolta to Play Mafia Boss John Gotti?  —  John Travolta has been approached to play the role of former mafia boss John Gotti, TMZ reports.  —  Travolta, 56, reportedly shared dinner Monday night at Amici, an Italian restaurant in Brentwood, with Mark Fiore, the executive producer of the upcoming movie based on Gotti's life.

Tom FORD  —  I DECIDED I WOULD NEVER GO BACK TO FASHION UNTIL I HAD SOMETHING NEW TO SAY, UNTIL I COULD HAVE FUN CREATING FASHION AGAIN.  IT HAD BECOME REALLY FORMULAIC.  —  When Tom Ford walked away from womenswear more than six years ago, he wasn't just vacating his post as creative director …

Miss Teen Arkansas — ‘Mortified’ Over Drunk Arrest  —  An ex-Miss Teen Arkansas USA — who was arrested last weekend for public intoxication — is “mortified” about the situation ... and says she's “sorry if I brought any shame on my state.”  —  A rep for the Miss USA Organization tells TMZ …

Naomi Watts Joins ‘J. Edgar’ Hoover Cast  —  EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Watts has signed on to star in J. Edgar, the Clint Eastwood-directed biopic.  Watts will play Helen Gandy, J. Edgar Hoover's loyal secretary for 54 years.  Hoover (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) called her indispensible …

Sophie Monk Is Engaged  —  Sophie Monk is engaged to businessman Jimmy Esebag, the Aussie model and actress announced Tuesday.  —  “He's a keeper,” Monk said on the Australia radio station 2Day FM after dropping the news that “I got engaged!”  —  “It feels right,” she added.  “I think you know when you know.”

Snooki's New Show — MAJOR Toilet Paper Crisis  —  Snooki is about to face off with some of the GREATEST challenges of her life — mortgages, career decisions ... and toilet paper clean-up ... so says the outline for hew new reality show obtained by TMZ.  —  We got our grubby little mitts …

‘Skins’ ratings drop sharply for second episode: What's to blame?  —  MTV can't catch a break with Skins.  After the teen drama's strong debut last week, the ultra-controversial series fell 52 percent in the ratings for its second episode.  Monday's airing delivered 1.6 million viewers after last week's 3.3 million.

Lindsay and Sam Have a Bloody Good Time  —  Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson hit up a strange party last week — where the theme seemed to be bleeding from the eyes and weird 3D type glasses.  —  The horror-themed party went down last Thursday, a birthday gathering for a mutual friend.

Paris Hilton Straps On A See-Thru Dress & A Dog To Visit Sister  —  Paris Hilton grabbed a favorite accessory (one of her 18 dogs) before hopping in the car and heading over to her sister Nicky's house this morning.  We can't help but wonder if the tiny pup is meant to distract us from Paris herself …

EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate's ‘The Hunger Games’ Gets a Release Date … Lionsgate has chosen a release date for high-profile event picture The Hunger Games: March 23, 2012.  —  Gary Ross is directing the feature adaptation of Suzanne Collins' bestselling young adult tome.

Sarah Michelle Gellar's new CBS thriller pilot ‘Ringer’: The producer spills details!  — EXCLUSIVE  —  The networks have been on a pilot-greenlighting tear lately.  But which possible show has the potential to be a gem of the 2011-12 season?  We'll go out on a limb here …

MSNBC Eyeing Alec Baldwin for Hosting Duties?  —  Now that MSNBC has said goodbye to its top draw, Keith Olbermann, the news network is looking to find a new marquee star for its growing brand, and sources tell me their ultimate wish list is topped by none other than ‘30 Rock’ star Alec Baldwin.

‘Top Chef’ Star's Baby Daddy: I Want Custody!  —  The baby daddy of “Top Chef” star Padma Lakshmi has filed legal papers to wrestle custody away from her ... TMZ has learned.  —  Adam Dell — brother of the computer king — filed papers today in a Manhattan court.

Summit Entertainment in Talks to Pick Up Emma Watson's Perks of Being a Wallflower  —  We're pleased to report that Hogwarts grad Emma Watson's next movie appears to have found a home in Hollywood.  Last May, news came that Watson would pair with Logan Lerman in The Perks of Being a Wallflower …

‘Vampire Diaries’ billboards urge fans to ‘Catch VD’ — EXCLUSIVE  —  If you've driven along Sunset Blvd. the past few days, you may have seen this:  —  Or if you've been walking in Times Square (burr), you may have seen this:  —  The billboards are actually covert ads for the midseason return …

Michelle “Bombshell” McGee: Sex With Jesse James “Was Average”  —  Michelle “Bombshell” McGee isn't done bad-mouthing former paramour Jesse James, 41.  Her latest dig?  His below-par bedroom prowess.  —  While chatting about their 11-month affair, that took place while he was married to Sandra Bullock …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Is Rihanna About To Be Outed?  New Book Lifts The Lid On Gay Hollywood  —  The Entertainment Industry's elite are quaking in their boots with the announcement of a new tell all book that is set to lift the lid on gay Hollywood.  —  On Monday Mediatakeout.com posted …