Rick Ross Hospitalized, Machine Keeping Him Alive  —  Rick Ross has been hooked up to a machine that's taking over the function of his heart and lungs ... according to sources connected to the music mogul.  —  Rick is in a Miami area hospital getting treatment in the cardio unit …

Producer Says E! Fired Her Over Red-Carpet Interview  —  With accusations of sexual harassment dogging its star host, Ryan Seacrest, and celebrities reportedly planning to steer clear of him on the Oscar red carpet on Sunday, E! is under pressure heading into Hollywood's biggest night of the year.

Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway Will Present Best Picture Award ... Again  —  After the real-life disaster at last year's Oscars, the Academy feels the best way to make sure the proper people accept the award for Best Picture — bring back the ones who screwed it up ... because TMZ …

‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Adds Maya Hawke, Ups Priah Ferguson  —  Season 3 of Netflix's sci-fi hit “Stranger Things” is gearing up.  The streaming giant has tapped Maya Hawke as one of the new leads and upped Priah Ferguson to a recurring role.  —  Thurman-Hawke will play an “alternative girl” bored with her mundane day job.

Ariana Grande Finishes New Very Personal Album, First Since Manchester Arena Bombing  —  Ariana Grande is taking a big step forward ... moving on from the terrorist attack at her Manchester concert last year by completing her 4th album, which we're told is a “personal” masterpiece.

Barbra Streisand Explains: Why I Cloned My Dog  —  In a frank and lengthy interview in Variety this week, Barbra Streisand dropped one very notable aside: that two of her dogs were clones of a previous dog, Samantha, who had recently died.  Here, Ms. Streisand explains how this medical marvel, born of sadness, came to pass.

Elton John Loses It When Handsy Fans Get Onstage, Walks Off Vegas Concert  —  Elton John's still down to fight unruly fans — Saturday night or not — if they get onstage and refuse to keep their hands to themselves.  —  Sir Elton got pissed off, and stormed off his stage Thursday night in Las Vegas …

Lambert wants fans to feel  —  Lambert went through a range of emotions throughout the show.  She showcased spunk and energy in songs like “Kerosene,” “Little Red Wagon” and “We Should Be Friends.”  —  Then she expressed vulnerability and heartbreak in tracks including “Vice,” “Over You” and “The House That Built Me.”

Dolly Parton says original ‘9 to 5’ cast are all in for reboot  —  Dolly Parton has some great news for fans of the 1980 comedy “9 to 5.”  —  According to Parton, she and movie co-stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda have decided they “are going to do another one.”

Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington to Star in ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ TV Series  —  Multiple outlets are vying to land the limited series from the ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘Scandal’ stars that's based on Celeste Ng's book — a Witherspoon book club pick — and produced by ABC Signature Studios.

Kelly Ripa Reportedly Doesn't Want Ryan Seacrest's Misconduct Allegations To Mess With Her Show  —  The response to the allegations against Ryan Seacrest by his former stylist Suzie Hardy have been varied.  Some publicists reportedly don't want anything to do with him, but Kelly Ripa …