Takes Leave of Absence from Sesame Street  —  Kevin Clash — the man known as the voice of Elmo — has taken a leave of absence from Sesame Street in the wake of allegations he had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy, TMZ has learned ... allegations Clash adamantly denies.

Justin Bieber — I'm Not Giving Up On Selena Gomez  —  I'm NOT Giving Up  —  ON SELENA  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  It's NOT over between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez ... sources very familiar with the situation tell TMZ.  —  Two Things.  —  Thing 1: Justin is not involved with anyone else.

Matthew McConaughey does a reverse De Niro, sheds 30 pounds for role, appearing dangerously thin to onlookers  —  The actor, long one of Hollywood's hottest hunks, continues to take his role-related weight loss to frighteningly thin extremes.  —  Matthew McConaughey looked unusually thin and gaunt to observers who spotted him at LAX.

Leap of Faith: Anne Hathaway  —  Newly married and at the top of her game, Anne Hathaway takes on the role she's been waiting to play her entire life.  —  The last time I saw Anne Hathaway, she was channeling Audrey Hepburn at the fabled Paris nightspot Maxim's, draped in satin and diamonds …

Kat Von D breaks up with DJ Deadmau5: 'Can't say I didn't give it my best'  —  Both took to Twitter to comment on the split, with the renowned musician saying he just isn't ready for relationships right now.  —  Deadmau5 and television personality Kat Von D reportedly began dating bck in September.

Is Brandi TV's first poor ‘real housewife’?  —  The invitation to officially join “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” could hardly have come at a better moment for Brandi Glanville.  —  The former fashion model — who replaces Camille Grammer this season — says she was nearly broke …

So, maybe that Romney face tattoo wasn't such a good idea ...  With the election over, supporters of Mitt Romney have to pack up their campaign signs and paraphernalia and get on with their lives.  —  But what if you can't get rid of that stuff?  Literally.

Lana del Rey says boyfriend dictated “My p-ssy tastes like Pepsi” lyrics: TMI?  —  Here's Lana del Rey at the MTV EMAs ceremony held last night in Frankfurt, Germany.  Per her usual red-carpet and photoshoot routine, the big lips and big hair are fully intact.  Oddly enough, I don't mind this dress very much at all.

TAYLOR SWIFT WINS BIG AT MTV'S EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS  —  Taylor Swift scored three MTV EMAs for Best Female Act, Best Live Act and Best Look.  She's unstoppable!  —  The 22-year-old country cutie rocked the stage in Frankfurt as a ringmaster in a circus-inspired performance.

HomeUsher to Ex-Wife Tameka Raymond — Time's Up!  I'm Selling the Mansion for $3.2 Million  —  USHER TO EX-WIFE  —  TIME'S UP!  —  I'm Selling the Mansion  —  Usher is finally making good on his threats to evict ex-wife Tameka Raymond from the house she still calls home …

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND JESSICA BIEL LEND A HELPING HAND TO HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS  —  If they're not perfect couple already!  —  On Saturday, newlyweds Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel gave a helping hand to Hurricane Sandy victims as they handed out relief backpacks with supplies in Far Rockaway, New York.