MCA Adam Yauch Dead — Beastie Boys Rapper Dies at 47  —  11:30 AM PT — MCA's publicist just released a statement, writing, “It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper, activist and director Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch ... passed away in his native New York City this morning after a near-three-year battle with cancer.

Courtney Love Had a Batsh*t Art Show, Will No Longer Profit From Kurt Cobain  —  It's probably no great feat for a 19-year-old to outwit their insane, drug addict mother (heroin-crumb trail into a cage works everytime), but Frances Bean Cobain did exactly that by getting Courtney Love …

Halle Berry's Ex Wants A FORTUNE From Her  —  HALLE BERRY'S EX  —  Wants A FORTUNE  —  In Child Support  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Gabriel Aubry is asking the judge in his custody war with Halle Berry for a half a million bucks in attorney's fees, and $20,000 a month in child support, TMZ has learned.

American Idol: Skylar Laine Is ‘Really Relieved’ to Be Eliminated  —  Skylar Laine gave it her all on Wednesday night's American Idol, but when she was sent home over Hollie Cavanagh during Tuesday's elimination, there were no tears shed.  —  “I'm just really relieved right now,” Laine, 18, told PEOPLE with a smile.

Kris Humphries' Media Whorishness Keeping Kim Kardashian Divorce Alive  —  Kris' Media Whoring Is Keeping Divorce Alive  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kris Humphries is the opposite of upset over his divorce from Kim Kardashian — he's loving the attention ... so says Kim's lawyer.

Jessica Simpson's Fiancé Is the ‘Best Dad’  —  Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson welcomed their daughter Maxwell Drew on Tuesday morning, and according to a source, the baby is already a daddy's girl.  —  “Eric is amazing.  He is involved with every single thing, and Maxwell adores him,” the source says.

Kellan Lutz, Spencer Locke to Play Tarzan and Jane in Motion-Capture Movie  —  The Twilight star and Resident Evil actress will topline what will be a performance-capture 3D adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs jungle story.  —  Constantin Film's Tarzan movie has been quietly been in development …

Lindsay Lohan Assault Investigation Almost Complete, Source Says There's Compelling Evidence To Charge LiLo  —  The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office hasn't received the Lindsay Lohan assault case yet, but detectives are wrapping up the investigation, and sources connected …

Chris Harrison, Wife Gwen Are Splitting  —  The Bachelor host Chris Harrison and his wife of 18 years, Gwen, are announcing their separation “after much heartfelt consideration,” the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “Though we have made this incredibly difficult decision to separate …

Linda Evangelista says former French flame Francois-Henri Pinault told her to ‘terminate’ her pregnancy  —  The supermodel is trying to shake $46,000 a month in child support from her ex  —  Linda Evangelista arrives at Family Court in Manhattan  —  When supermodel Linda Evangelista broke …

Dennis Quaid's Wife — I'm Calling OFF the Divorce!  —  DENNIS QUAID'S WIFE  —  I'm Calling OFF the Divorce!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Dennis Quaid's wife has apparently had a change of heart ... 'cause she's officially withdrawn her divorce papers ... TMZ has learned.

Don't rely on media to evaluate bad behavior  —  Berman on Twitter  —  But then, other than that the game ran nearly five hours, what distinguished Emrick's call from his other calls?  Nothing.  He was as good as he was in any blowout regular season game we've heard him call the last 28 years.

Superheroes, Super Battles, Super Egos  —  Robert Downey Jr. in ‘The Avengers,’ Directed by Joss Whedon  —  From left, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson in “The Avengers.”  More Photos »  —  Scientists estimate that we reached Peak Superhero in the summer of 2008 …

Pics!  Lindsay Lohan Wears Frumpy Yellow Windbreaker, Maybe Back With Samantha Ronson  —  You know the height of fashion is matching your boots to your hair.  Especially when you're a redhead.  But really, that's not the worst thing about Lindsay Lohan's outfit: it's her yellow windbreaker.

You Destroyed My Mansion, DEADBEAT!!!  —  Kevin Federline is an inconsiderate homewrecker ... so says his former landlord ... who claims K-Fed trashed his L.A. mansion ... and then screwed him out of rent money.  —  Federleezy is being sued by Joseph Malek ... who claims Britney's ex moved …

Jennifer Lopez Promotes Boyfriend Casper Smart to Choreographer for World Tour  —  Being the boss' boy-toy certainly has its perks.  —  At a press conference Monday to announce her upcoming world tour with Enrique Iglesias and Wisin Y Yandel, Jennifer Lopez, 42, announced her boyfriend …

‘Avengers’ takes off with $18.7M at midnight shows  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Iron Man and his fellow avengers are off to a solid start as they bring their save-the-world act to U.S. theaters.  —  “The Avengers” launched domestically early Friday with $18.7 million from midnight screenings.

MY GROOMING RITUAL: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE  —  The multitalented superstar reveals his distaste for excessive hair product, his 'stache secret, and his passion for electric toothbrushes.  —  Secret to Staying Fresh-Faced  —  “Kiehl's always makes good stuff, and I like their Facial Fuel because it's simple and clean.

Rob Lowe to Play Casey Anthony Lawyer in Lifetime Movie  —  Rob Lowe is returning to Lifetime - this time to portray a lawyer in an upcoming TV movie about last summer's Casey Anthony trial.  —  The Parks and Recreation star, 48, who previously played Drew Peterson in the Lifetime movie Drew Peterson …

Andrew Garfield Gets Some Lip Service from Emma Stone  —  A fan of Fresh skincare, Emma Stone recently brought beau Andrew Garfield into an N.Y.C. location to try the beauty line's Sugar Lip Treatment to help with his chapped lips.  —  “They were holding hands and were very affectionate,” an onlooker tells PEOPLE.