Leno Blesses ‘Tonight Show’ Succession Plan  —  “The Tonight Show” will begin a new era in February when Jimmy Fallon succeeds Jay Leno as host of the most storied and successful program in late-night television.  —  Multimedia  —  NBC plans to announce on Wednesday its plan to install …

Shopping for One  —  Justin Bieber Hosts Wild House Party, Despite Being in Europe  —  Nick Jonas Addresses Miley Cyrus Rumors  —  Amanda Bynes Skips Hearing for Driving on Suspended License Charges  —  Jim Carrey Calls Fox News ‘a Media Colostomy Bag’  — Kim Kardashian: Pregnant Frozen Yogurt Craving!

Beyoncé Makes British Vogue Cover Debut  —  FEW have captivated the world like Vogue's May cover star Beyoncé Knowles.  Few have been so adulated or adored, and yet remained so steadfast in protecting their mystery.  Few have withstood the rigours of a stellar career and survived so unscathed.

Kim Kardashian Excused From First Day of Divorce Trial  —  Excused From First Day  —  Of Divorce Trial  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kim Kardashian is not going to attend the first day of her divorce trial ... but it turns out she's not needed.  —  Kim has a commitment for an appearance …

Bravo confirms return of three ‘Real Housewives of New York’ cast members - but is unsure on future of remaining three  —  Ramona Singer, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson are slated to walk the blue carpet tonight at the Bravo Upfronts in New York.  —  ‘The Real Housewives of New York’ cast …

Richie Sambora Bails on Bon Jovi — Jon Treats Him Like Crap  —  Bails on Bon Jovi  —  JON TREATS HIM LIKE CRAP  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Richie Sambora is bailing on the Bon Jovi world tour because of “personal issues,” but it has NOTHING to do with substance abuse ... it's all about a war that's exploded between Jon and Richie.

Jeremy Irons On Gay Marriage: ‘Could A Father Not Marry His Son?’  (VIDEO)  —  Academy Award winning actor Jeremy Irons said Wednesday that while he doesn't have much of a strong opinion either way on same-sex marriage, he believes it poses interesting questions, including whether allowing same-sex marriage …

Busta Rhymes At Cheeseburger Baby Allegedly Screams Slurs Over Burger Condiments (EXPLICIT LANGAUGE)  —  Rapper Busta Rhymes allegedly threw a slur-filled tantrum in Miami Beach early Wednesday morning, hurling homophobic names at restaurant employees after his party wasn't allowed to cut in line for a burger.

USA Network Eyes ‘Happy Endings’ Pickup If Cult Comedy Isn't Renewed By ABC  —  EXCLUSIVE: Despite ratings hardship and real and clear danger of cancellation, Happy Endings may live up to its title even if ABC opts not to order a fourth season.  I hear that Sony TV, the leading studio behind …

Liam Hemsworth Is So ‘The Raven’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Studio is not confirming, but I'm hearing that The Hunger Games' star Liam Hemsworth is close to being set for the lead in The Raven, which Ricardo de Montreuil is set to direct at Universal Pictures from a script by Michael Gilio and Justin Marks.

Zoe Saldana in Talks to Star in Marvel's ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (Exclusive)  —  The “Avatar” actress would play the female lead opposite Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista.  —  Zoe Saldana  —  Zoe Saldana is in negotiations to play the female lead in Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy …

Real Flirty Husband Of Beverly Hills!  Kyle Richards' Hot Hubby Accused Of Hitting On Women  —  In a show known for its many relationship roller coasters, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky appear to enjoy a marriage made in reality heaven — but, according to a bombshell report in the new Star magazine …

Carrie Underwood: How I Keep My Marriage Hot  —  Carrie Underwood has been living on a bus for her sell-out “Blown Away” tour for the better part of eight months now.  —  But even while on the road she has constant motivation for staying in shape: her hard-bodied husband, NHL star Mike Fisher.

Ryan Lochte: I Want to Be the Next Kim Kardashian  —  Inside the swimmer's plan to go from Olympic champion to reality TV star: “When I walk down the street, people recognize me, and that never happened before,” he tells THR.  “Now's my chance.”  —  Ryan Lochte knows exactly what he wants.

Clark Gable's Son Plows Into Cars, Gets Arrested for DUI  —  John Clark Gable, the 52-year-old son of Hollywood legend Clark Gable, was arrested for investigation of drunken driving after allegedly plowing his truck into several parked cars.  —  His Ford Raptor collided with another vehicle …

This week's cover: Crazy in love with ‘Scandal’  —  Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and her astute band of associates specialize in solving problems — from the outrageous and illicit to the shocking and salacious.  But we — and millions of weekly viewers — find ourselves with one problem …