LINDSAY'S LOOPY E-MAIL PITCH  —  LINDSAY Lohan is preparing to clean up her image and go to war with the media with the help of a high-powered friend - former Vice President Al Gore.  —  "Al Gore will help me.  He came up to me last night and said he would be very happy to have a conversation with me …

Melanie Brown: 'Eddie Is the Father'  —  Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown insists ex-boyfriend Eddie Murphy is the father of the baby she's carrying and says she can't imagine why he would publicly question the child's paternity.  —  "I am obviously upset and distressed at some of the comments …

Blige nominated for leading 8 Grammys  —  LOS ANGELES - Mary J. Blige, whose album "The Breakthrough" was perhaps the biggest in her career, was nominated for a leading eight Grammy Awards on Thursday, including R&B album, record and song of the year.  The Red Hot Chili Peppers were also multiple nominees, garnering six.

Is 'Bachelor's' choice cheating on him?  —  Plus: Does J.Lo think drinking cooking oil will help her get pregnant?  —  Prince Lorenzo Borghese gave his final rose, and a ring, to Jennifer, but it doesn't look like they're headed for the altar.  —  Is there trouble in reality show paradise?

JEN, VINCE & HIS HOT FLING: THE STORY BEHIND STAR'S STORY  —  * On Friday, Dec. 1, Star began its investigation of our exclusive story about Vince Vaughn's sexy night in a Budapest, Hungary hotel room with gorgeous, 20-year-old American college student Laura Mallory Lane.

LOHAN GROSS OUT  —  Talk about a shocking breach of decency and sanitation...Mean Grrl LINDSAY LOHAN grossed eyewitnesses at a Hollywood industry bash when she snaked out a paw as a waiter passed by with hors d'oeuvres, popped one in her mouth, then shrieked, "This tastes like s***" - and spit it back onto the tray!

Tim Gunn May Not Be on the Next Project Runway  —  Perhaps Project Runway's Tim Gunn should take his own advice and "Make it work."  —  The Bravo TV star may not be joining judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors and host Heidi Klum (who also executive produces the show) when Runway returns …

Shania Twain Is Back, Breasts And All!  —  I can't tell you how happy I am to be doing a post on Shania Twain.  It's been far too long since she's been spotted in public, so when I saw these pictures of her at The 29th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, I just jumped at the opportunity.

Oprah Winfrey Is Snubbed Again by Cruise & Holmes  —  Oprah Winfrey has been left off the invite list to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' post-wedding party - just weeks after the couple failed to ask her to their Italian marriage.  Cruise and Winfrey have been friends for many years and the star …

Dancing with the Stars' John O'Hurley a First-Time Dad  —  Dancing with the Stars' season-one breakout star John O'Hurley and his wife, Lisa, have welcomed a son, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  "At 11:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, Lisa O'Hurley gave birth to a healthy 7-lb., 15-oz. …

Beyonce is 32.  Has Great Hair.  —  A rumor came out a few days ago that Beyonce was actually born in 1974, which would make her seven years older than her reported age of 25.  Not that it has anything to do with anything other than making her a liar, but you'd think that it would make her old enough …

Kevin Federline says he's doing 'great'  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Britney Spears dumped him and his debut album bombed, but Kevin Federline says he's doing "great."  —  "I am good, I am great, you know ... just moving along, progressing and taking it all in stride," the 28-year-old aspiring rapper tells E! …

First Lady Fashion Faux Pas: Tale Of 3 Red Dresses  —  Laura Bush Can't Compete, Changes Outfit Mid-Party  —  (CBS) WASHINGTON It's always one of the biggest nights in Washington for stars and for glamorous fashion, with guests in the spotlight at an exclusive White House holiday reception.

Lance Remains Hopeful About Reichen Relationship  —  In may not be over Lance Bass tells TMZ. … Still not sure what an 'open relationship' is?  Ask Reichen.  —  (Image source)

Letter Of Truth: Thanking The Gods For Undergarments Edition  —  BritneySpears.com has been updated with a message from Britney Spears herself ... well, it's more likely that someone advised her to up the message up (thanks Larry Rudolph), but that is beside the point.  Here is Britney's latest message to the masses: