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 …

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! …

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 '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 Aniston's Rep Begs Blogger for Mercy  —  Just hours after Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston finally announced their break-up (Vince's rep tells Us, "Vince and Jennifer are no longer dating.  They remain close friends."), celebrity blogger Perez Hilton posted an item accusing Aniston …

And the Grammy Nominees Are...Not as Bad as They Could Be  —  Isn't this exciting!?  The nominees for the 2006 Grammy Awards have been announced ... by Justin Timberlake among others.  The so-called Big Four awards — Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist …

New Couple Alert!  —  It may be winter, but love springs anew for Nicole Richie and Good Charlotte's Joel Madden.  —  Both stars recently went through very public splits - he with Hilary Duff, she with Brody Jenner and DJ A.M. And now both stars seem to be rebounding in each others' arms!

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!

Want To Look Like Gisele?  Eat Cheeseburgers  —  Take note girls, you can get supermodel skinny by eating lot's of meat.  From Female First: … This is just like all those hottie hot young celebrities with bubbling personalities saying how much of a dork or nerd they were in high school and they had no friends.

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 …

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.

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.

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:

JEN'S DIAMOND DRESS  —  What a pleasure it is to see Jennifer Connelly...  Shame we can't say the same about her frock.  —  The actress must have taken inspiration from her new film Blood Diamond when getting dressed for the premiere in Hollywood.  —  We deduct this conclusion from the fact …

KEVIN TAKES 'SMART' LESSONS  —  BRITNEY Spears' ex, Kevin Federline, is finally starting to realize people think he's a sleazebag - and is desperately trying to change his image.  Not only did he send out a press release yesterday stating that he had replaced his trademark chains …