Paula Abdul Files Assault Claim  —  Paula Abdul filed assault charges with Hollywood police on Tuesday against a man who allegedly slammed her into a wall, the Associated Press reports.  —  The American Idol judge told police she was at a private party at about 1 a.m. on April 2 when a man …

Meredith Vieira to Replace Katie Couric  —  NEW YORK - A day after Katie Couric announced she was leaving for CBS, NBC has chosen Meredith Vieira as Matt Lauer's new partner on the "Today" show.  —  NBC chose Vieira over several internal candidates, including weekend "Today" anchor Campbell Brown …

Ciara, Bow Wow Call It Quits … Ciara and Bow Wow, the popular R&B and hip-hop artists who collaborated on the hit "Like You," have ended their one-year relationship, TEEN PEOPLE reports.  —  A New York City DJ first reported the split after Bow Wow was spotted with another woman in Los Angeles …

Spielberg joins Fox network for reality TV show  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director Steven Spielberg has joined with the Fox television network for his first reality show, an "American Idol"-like contest to find the nation's next great filmmaker, Fox said on Thursday.

Mariah Gets Her Own Perfume  —  Apr 6, 2006 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Elizabeth Arden Inc., which already sells Britney Spears perfumes, will add fragrances endorsed by singer Mariah Carey to its celebrity lineup, the company said on Thursday.  —  Under a licensing agreement …

Backstage Buzz: Mandisa's Anti-Gay Affiliation May Have Done Her In  —  'Idol' finalist got the boot Wednesday night  —  (April 6, 5:20PM ET) — America's shocking decision to vote Mandisa off 'American Idol' Wednesday night was not a shock at all to those backstage.

Paris Hilton Slams Mother Teresa Rumours  —  Latest: Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has slammed media reports she will play Mother Teresa in an upcoming film, insisting that the two look nothing alike.  —  Indian film-maker T Rajeevnath has said the 25-year-old socialite is on his short list of actresses to play the Nobel Prize winner.

Alec and Ann both vote to abstain  —  Will Hollywood Democrat Alec Baldwin ever crossbreed with right-wing provocateur Ann Coulter?  —  It can't be ruled out - but judging by their reactions to the possibility, it would sure be an angry coupling.  —  "Would you rather sleep with Ann Coulter or Dianne Feinstein?"

Nick Lachey: "Jessica Can't Do It On Her Own"  —  Adopt a baby that is...  After reports that his soon to be ex-wife Jessica Simpson was thinking of adopting child Nick Lachey has claimed she does not have what it takes to be a good mother.  —  According to Life & Style Weekly …

Eva in space  —  For air travelers flying over southern Nevada this week, the view offers more than miles of dusty desert.  —  A giant, bikini-clad Hollywood star perched on the desert sands isn't a mirage, but a recreation of a Maxim magazine cover.  —  The picture, which is so big …

ANGE AND BRAD'S BABY LATEST  —  As the big day gets nearer, so the speculation hots up.  —  The latest question is: where are Angelina and Brad planning to have their baby?  —  There have been whispers about Namibia in Africa, which Ange fell in love with after filming 2003's Beyond Borders.

Security Tight: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt To Birth In Namibia  —  The arrival of the Hollywood heavyweight couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Namibia has ignited a media frenzy.  International photogs have started arriving in the country in their quest to snatch a lucrative snapshot of the two actors.

Britney and Child as You've Never Seen Them Before  —  [Click to enlarge, if you must.]  —  When word came two weeks ago of the pro-life Britney-giving-birth sculpture to be displayed in Williamsburg, you were captivated.  When the press release noted that the sculpture depicts the exact moment …

Simmons, wife hosting event despite separation  —  MIAMI BEACH (AP) — Russell Simmons and his wife, Kimora Lee, have announced their separation — but the couple plan to host a fundraiser Saturday at Donald Trump's estate in Palm Beach, Fla.  —  The dinner and auction at Mar-a-Lago …

Former Teen Idol Leif Garrett Sent to Jail  —  LOS ANGELES - Leif Garrett has been sent to jail for 45 days after failing several drug tests while staying in a strict drug rehabilitation program, authorities said Thursday.  —  The 44-year-old former teen idol began the sentence March 30 …

Paris blasts Nicole as 'jealous' and 'pathetic'  —  Plus: Will Britney Spears seek a career as an actress?  —  Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are starring in the fourth season of their reality show ("The Simple Life 4: Till Death Do Us Part") - but don't expect to see the feuding former friends cozy again.