Shocker on 'American Idol" — Favorite Is Voted Off  —  SHOCKER ON ‘AMERICAN IDOL’  —  Favorite is Voted Off  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  There will be a stunning turn of events on “American Idol” tonight, because TMZ has learned one of the absolute favorites to win the competition will be eliminated.

Mindy McCready Welcomes a Baby Boy—What Happened to the Twins?  —  After a trying 2011, Mindy McCready has some good news to share.  —  On Monday, she and David Wilson welcomed a baby boy!  —  “[He] is truly a blessing and a joy,” the 36-year-old singer said in a statement.

Ridley Scott Drafts Brad Pitt And Javier Bardem For ‘The Counselor,’ With Fox Circling  —  EXCLUSIVE: Back in February, Deadline revealed that Ridley Scott was aiming high for a nemesis to play alongside Michael Fassbender in The Counselor, with Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem on the wish list.

Frances Bean Blasts Mom Courtney Love for ‘Gross’ Tweets  —  Oh, mom, not again.  —  Frances Bean Cobain lashed out at her mother Courtney Love for claiming on Twitter than her late husband Kurt Cobain's bandmate Dave Grohl had “hit on” Frances and that “she was curious.”

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Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift Recording a Duet!  »  —  Never say never, indeed!  —  During an interview with U.K.'s Capital FM, Justin Bieber revealed he'll be recording a duet with country cutie Taylor Swift.  —  The duet will be featured on the 18-year-old pop star's latest album …

Newark Mayor Cory Booker taken to hospital after rescuing woman from house fire  —  NEWARK — Newark Mayor Cory Booker was taken to a hospital Thursday night for treatment of smoke inhalation he suffered trying to rescue his next-door neighbors from their burning house.

Jada Pinkett Smith Speaks Out Against ‘Ridiculous’ Rumors of Marital Trouble  —  From left: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Jaden Smith  —  Why us?  That's what Jada Pinkett Smith has been wondering, after she and husband Will Smith became the latest star couple to be the subject to rumors of marital strife.

‘Intruder’ arrested for sneaking into Diddy's Hamptons mansion: police  —  Mo' money, mo' squatters.  —  A twisted Sean “Diddy” Combs fan sneaked into the rap mogul's East Hampton home and partied like a rock star, gorging on fancy food and high-end liquor while parading through the palace …

HILARY DUFF TWEETS FIRST FAMILY PHOTO WITH BABY LUCA  —  It's baby Luca's first photo shoot!  —  New mom Hilary Duff shared her first official family photo via Twitter on Thursday; a black and white pic that features husband Mike Comrie and their newborn son, Luca Cruz.

Emma Watson Channels Her Inner Bad Girl for The Bling Ring  —  It's a far cry from Hogwarts!  —  Emma Watson has abandoned her clean-cut Hermione look to play a bad girl in the upcoming movie The Bling Ring, about the five-person Los Angeles gang that burgled the homes of celebrities such as Paris Hilton …

Bruce Jenner on Kim Kardashian's New Romance — 'I'm Not That Excited'  —  on Kim K's New Romance:  —  'I'm Not That Excited'  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kanye West has his work cut out for him ... 'cause Kim Kardashian's step-father Bruce Jenner has made it clear ... he's “not that excited” about Kim's new relationship.

President Obama: Kanye West Still a “Jackass,” Likes Jay-Z Better  —  It doesn't sound like Kanye West is going to score an invitation to the White House anytime soon.  —  After Barack Obama let slip before an interview with ABC's Nightline two years ago that he thought the rapper was a …

Scarlett Johansson: I'm Still Not Over “Horrible” Ryan Reynolds Split  —  Love takes time to heal — just ask Scarlett Johansson.  —  Although the Avengers actress, 27, has dated other men after her late 2010 divorce from Ryan Reynolds — including Sean Penn and, currently, NYC ad exec Nate Naylor …

Amanda Bynes Goes Back to the Clubs — Another Auto Mishap  —  Goes Back to the Clubs —  Another Auto Mishap  —  Sporting another hoochie outfit, Amanda Bynes went clubbing in Hollywood again last night ... for the 2nd time since her DUI arrest ... and it was a disaster.

THE CASUAL VACANCY  —  Little, Brown Book Group announces that the new novel for adults by J.K. Rowling is entitled The Casual Vacancy.  The book will be published worldwide in the English language in hardback, ebook, unabridged audio download and on CD on Thursday 27th September 2012.