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 …

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.

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 …

Is Nicole Richie Dating Hilary Duff's Ex?  —  Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden has jumped back into the dating game after his split with Hilary Duff - he is reportedly romancing Nicole Richie.  The singer and Richie were spotted out at Hollywood hot spot Teddy's at the Roosevelt Hotel on December 2 …

Fight Breaks Out Over Scary Spice  —  Former Spice Girl and current potential Eddie Murphy baby mama, Melanie B., set off a photog fight in Beverly Hills.  —  After eating at Mr. Chow, the stacked singer became trapped in the middle of a turf war between two rival paparazzi.

A Message from Britney Spears  —  Britney Spears just posted this on her official website.  —  Good girl!  —  This is definitely a step in the right direction, B.  —  It's nice to see Spears finally address all the controversy swirling around in her life recently.  —  Laugh about it.

EXCLUSIVE!  THE STAR DINA LOHAN INTERVIEW!  LINDSAY IN AA, THE L.A. NIGHTCLUB SCENE AND MORE!  —  In an interview with Star on Nov. 30, from the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles, Dina Lohan, the stunning manager-mom of her daughters Lindsay and Ali confirmed that Lindsay …

Talk About Pimp!  —  Kevin was always supposed to be the pimp, but look who's taking over the title!  All she needs now is that Pimp Cup at Kitson!

Wayans Drops N-Bomb, Faces Fallout  —  Damon Wayans became the first famous offender of the Laugh Factory's ban on the use of the n-word, and was fined and banned from the club for three months as a result, Wayans' publicist tells TMZ.  —  After the Michael Richards incident on November 17 …

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.

CrotchGate Continues: Paris' Bikini Waxer Reveals Naughty New Grooming Trick  —  Britney Spears has gotten a lot of flack for flashing her bare nether regions for the cameras last week, but she's not the only commando queen in Hollywood.  Paris Hilton, 25, was flaunting her very comprehensive bikini wax back in August 2002.

Us Exclusive: Tom's Rep Confirms Wedding Party This Saturday  —  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are planning another wedding party to take place December 9 at his producing partner Paula Wagner's Beverly Hills mansion, Cruise's rep confirms to Us exclusively.  The bash is for friends and family …

Pete to be Questioned in Friend's Death  —  Things just keep getting worse and worse for Pete.  The day before he was fined for his latest drug arrest, he evidently got in a huge fight with a friend who later fell to his death from a three story balcony.  Pete is said to be distraught and the death is still under investigation.

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!

'Dreamgirl' says, Gay is a sin  —  Oscar frontrunner Jennifer Hudson stops in Big D; Devout Baptist sticks with Bible on same-sex issues  —  This week, Jennifer Hudson graces the covers of both The Advocate and HX.  If her name doesn't ring a bell, just wait.  Hudson's star is about to burst into a supernova.

Perez Hilton visits Howard Stern.  —  I love Howard Stern.  I have Sirius...and I pay for his OnDemand show... totally worth it BTW.  And today, he did not dissappoint.  He interviewed our favorite (oh puke) Perez Hilton.  Here are some highlights from the interview!  —  Name Dropping:

Britney's "Bad Girl" Defense  —  Britney Spears is finally owning up to some wicked behavior - but says that she's just trying to make up for lost time.  —  In a statement posted on her home page last night, Britney says, "I probably did take my new found freedom too far …

Mario Lopez Shimmies to the CW  —  RECOMMENDED (0)  —  Mario Lopez's prime-time career may have been saved by the ballroom.  —  The Dancing with the Stars finalist has inked a talent holding deal with the CW, meaning the network will either develop a starring vehicle for him or cast …

Connie Nielsen, Lars Ulrich Expecting  —  By Stephen M. Silverman with Alison Gee  —  Gladiator actress Connie Nielsen and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich are expecting their first child together, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  "They are ecstatic," Nielsen's rep, Joy Limanon, tells PEOPLE.

Brit Brings Glass of Wine To Her Car  —  Britney Spears' behavior since breaking up with Kevin Federline, 28, has gone from wild to potentially dangerous.  Spears was seen carrying a glass of wine to her car after a November 28 dinner at Dan Tana's in West Hollywood.