Brad Pitt's Decision to Leave Jen  —  In a new interview with V magazine, Brad Pitt claims he maintains a "deep friendship" with his ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston, 38, and defends how he ended their four-and-a-half year marriage in January 2005.  Among his bombshells: that he stifled his attraction …

Tenors lead tributes to Pavarotti  —  (CNN) — Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, who memorably performed alongside Luciano Pavarotti as the "Three Tenors," have led tributes to the opera singer who died Thursday at the age of 71 after battling cancer.  —  "The great tenor, Luciano Pavarotti …

BRANGELINA'S KIDS GO FRENCH  —  GET ready to see a lot more of Maddox Jolie Pitt - and his famous parents - around Manhattan.  The charming little urchin who kick-started the Angelina Jolie adoption addiction started classes this week at the Lycee Francais de New York on the Upper East Side.

Jenna Fischer and Her Husband Split  —  Jenna Fischer and her writer/director husband, James Gunn, have separated after more than six years of marriage, the couple tell PEOPLE in an exclusive statement.  —  "We have chosen to separate.  We are sorry for any pain this causes family and friends," says the statement.

Sherri Shepherd Will Join The View Crew  —  ABC is adding the actress as a fifth co-host to the morning show on Sept. 10  —  Ending weeks of speculation, Sherri Shepherd will become a permanent member of ABC's The View on Sept. 10, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  "It's her!" a source tells PEOPLE …

Cheeky Britney hits the junk food and flashes her bottom one more time  —  Singer Britney Spears may have won one battle - having been cleared of complaints of child neglect - but it appears she is in danger of losing another, the battle of the bulge as the singer flashed her ample bottom …

George Clooney's New Gal Turns Heads in Venice  —  George Clooney's bella nuova has made her public debut as his date at the Venice and Deauville film festivals.  And a source close to the actor says 28-year-old Sarah Larson is getting the thumbs-up from his pals.

Shia LaPuff  —  In an effort to expedite the process of becoming more like the characters on his California Raisins t-shirt, former child star Shia LaBeouf puffed away on a cancer stick outside a Toluca Lake, Calif. restaurant yesterday.  What a role model!

Charlotte Church tells Gavin Henson to get "he's taken" tattoo  —  Charlotte Church has reportedly told boyfriend Gavin Henson that he should have a tattoo inked on his wrist to ward off other women.  —  According to the People newspaper, Charlotte has asked him to have her name and the phrase …

Get Yourself Together Kingston!  —  Gwen Stefani showed off L.A.M.B.'s Spring '08 collection during New York Fashion Week yesterday.  She brought little Kingston out after the show.  He's a hot mess!  At first I was like "headphones on an infant, is that a new thing?" but I realized she was doing it, because of the noise.

What The.....  I wouldn't even call this airbrushing.  This is straight-up CUT and PASTE.  They took America Ferrera's head and put it on some skinny bitch's body.  They were probably just like "eff it, just cut the skank's head off."  —  Where are her breasts, ass and arm waddle?

Exclusive: Owen Wilson's Costar Sends Legal Letter to Courtney Love  —  As Owen Wilson struggles to recover from his suicide attempt on August 26, a battle is brewing between his friend, Steve Coogan and the British comic's ex-girlfriend, rocker Courtney Love.

Patrick Dempsey: Mood Is 'A Lot Lighter' on Grey's Set  —  He may not be getting much sleep, but Patrick Dempsey is having fun with fatherhood and filming Season 4 of Grey's Anatomy.  —  The actor tells Extra that his 6-month-old twin sons "are developing beautifully ... It's a lot of fun."

Tommy Lee shocks fellow clubbers by having sex in a nightclub!  —  The Motley Crue drummer - who has two children with ex-wife Pamela Anderson - asked staff at Hamptons nightspot Dune if it he would be allowed to make love before doing so in full view of disgusted revelers on Sunday night (02.09.07).

Lauren Conrad: I'm Not Walking For Marc Jacobs  —  Lauren Conrad (in French Connection) arrives at LAX airport and sips on her Venti Starbucks drink while waiting for her luggage on Tuesday.  —  The Hills star just denied earlier reports that she would be walking the runway for Marc Jacobs.

Johnny Depp @ Venice Film Festival 2007  —  Johnny Depp presents director pal Tim Burton with the Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony during day 8 of the 64th Venice Film Festival on Wednesday in Venice, Italy.  —  "I'm very honored," said Burton, 49.  "It means a lot to me.