Sidney Lumet, Director of American Film Classics, Dies at 86  —  Sidney Lumet, a director who preferred the streets of New York to the back lots of Hollywood and whose stories of conscience — “12 Angry Men,” “Serpico,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “The Verdict,” “Network” — became modern American film classics …

EXCLUSIVE: American Idol's Pia Toscano Scores a Record Deal!  —  Well that was fast!  —  Less than 24 hours after her shocking early American Idol exit, season 10 finalist Pia Toscano has scored a record deal, UsMagazine.com has exclusively confirmed.  —  The 22-year-old New Yorker …

Rapper Gucci Mane Arrested in Atlanta  —  DECATUR, Ga. - DeKalb County Police say Radric Davis, also known as Gucci Mane, was arrested by the DeKalb County Fugitive Squad Friday.  —  Davis was arrested while visiting his probation officer at the Georgia Department of Corrections Probation Office …

‘Social Network’ Actor Lands Role in ‘Dark Knight Rises’ (Exclusive) … Josh Pence, who played opposite Armie Hammer as Tyler Winklevoss in The Social Network (where Hammer's face was superimposed on his), has been cast as a young Ra's Al Ghul in Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan's new Batman movie.

Betty White BLASTS Lohan, Sheen  —  Betty White just UNLOADED on Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen — claiming she “cannot stand” their over-the-top lifestyles ... and blasting them for letting their careers spiral out of control.  —  Betty went off on the stars yesterday ... telling the Daily Mail …

‘X-Men’ VFX Wiz Tim Miller To Direct ‘Deadpool’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Tim Miller, who has done strong visual effects work on X-Men and other VFX-heavy films, was just set by 20th Century Fox to make his feature directing debut on X-Men Origins: Deadpool, the X-Men spinoff film expected to star Ryan Reynolds.

‘I Am Not Pregnant’  —  Nicole Richie on Friday shot down pregnancy rumors fueled by new photos of her.  —  “Contrary to recent speculation, I am not pregnant,” she says in a statement.  “This irresponsible reporting continues to feed an atmosphere of self-doubt and insecurity.

Jessica Biel circling ‘Total Recall’  —  Studio wants thesp for one of two femme leads in reboot  —  EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures may be close to landing one of two female leads for its “Total Recall” reboot.  —  Jessica Biel is circling a role opposite Colin Farrell in the pic.

Did Charlie Sheen Invite Chuck Lorre On Stage to Kiss and Make Up?  —  Charlie Sheen brought his ‘Torpedo of Truth’ tour to New York City, headlining Radio City Music Hall on Friday.  The warlock continued his trend of wearing the sports gear of each town he visits, this time donning a Yankees shirt and cap.

LeAnn Rimes Has Lost Her Damn Mind  —  Earlier this week, LeAnn Rimes tweeted a photo of her emaciated form in a bikini to silence all the critics who say she has an eating disorder.  Turns out it's way crazier than that.  As E! News has discovered, Eddie Cibrian's ex Brandi Glanville posted …

NEW YORK — Nicki Minaj confirmed to MTV News that she is in talks to join Britney Spears on her upcoming tour.  —  We caught up with the Young Money princess before she performed at Casio's TRYX OUT: NYC 2011 Launch Party at the Best Buy Theater on Thursday night.

Neeson ‘Hangover’ cameo cut, re-shot  —  Nick Cassavetes has been re-cast in the role  —  EXCLUSIVE: Liam Neeson's cameo as a Bangkok tattoo artist in “The Hangover Part II” has been cut, director Todd Phillips exclusively told Variety, and Nick Cassavetes has been re-cast in the role that was originally envisioned for Mel Gibson.

Drea de Matteo Gives Birth, Gives Boy An Interesting Name  —  Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings welcomed their second child today — a baby boy.  These two are pros at super-creative names — their 3-year-old daughter's name is Alabama Gypsyrose.  And they didn't disappoint this time!

Amanda Seyfried Throws Parking Ticket At Cop After Riding Hood Premiere  —  Diva alert!  Amanda Seyfried displayed some serious star cojones in London following the UK premiere of Red Riding Hood, returning a parking ticket to the police officer who just placed it on her car.

The Moon And The Sky (Remix feat.  JAY Z)  — The Moon And The Sky (Remix feat.  JAY Z)  —  “I have the moon and sky, sea and the sun.  Thanks Jay.”  - Sade  —  Sade's The Ultimate Collection

Russell Brand is pissed that Katy Perry still drinks, smokes & parties  —  There have been several completely unshocking reports regarding the state of Katy Perry and Russell Brand's marriage.  What shocks me is that Dame Helen Mirren isn't listed as Reason #1 for “Why Russell and Katy Won't Last” but that's a story for another time.