Britney Spears To Open 2007 MTV Video Music Awards: It's Official!  —  Brit will perform her new song, 'Gimme More' — with a little help from illusionist Criss Angel.  —  If you happen to own a computer, then chances are you've come across online rumblings regarding the bald-no-more Britney Spears …

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.

Jessica Simpson Takes Over Balcony During Party  —  Jessica Simpson infuriated fashionistas at a W magazine bash in NYC on Wednesday night when she took over an entire balcony and barred guests from the area.  —  The party — which was honoring Simpson's new stylist Britt Bardo …

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 …

Nude Photo Of Vanessa Anne Hudgens Surfaces  —  The naked picture scandal Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron started takes a big leap today folks, and this time we have a nude shot for you!  Vanessa is shown in her room wearing absolutely nothing, with fully exposed breasts and a freshly trimmed bush — she looks smokin' hot!

Tenor Luciano Pavarotti dead at 71  —  (CNN) — Famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who appeared on stage with singers as varied as opera star Dame Joan Sutherland, U2's Bono and Liza Minnelli, died Thursday after suffering from pancreatic cancer, his manager Terri Robson said in a statement.

Gwen Stefani Impresses At New York Fashion Week  —  Pop star Gwen Stefani wowed critics at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday, with her L.A.M.B. clothing collection receiving a standing ovation from rapper Eve, Sean 'Diddy' Combs and actress Sophia Bush.  —  The Sweet Escape singer …

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!

Britney Stinks Up the Joint  —  While her new song is getting radio play and she's performing at the VMAs, the true sign that Britney Spears may be making a career turnaround is that she emerged from a public toilet — wearing shoes!  Ding dang!  —  For the first time in what seems like an eternity …

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.

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.

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 …

Ange does the mommy workout  —  As you know, we like to bring it to you first here at INF Daily.  So today we can exclusively reveal the latest celebrity fitness craze...Angaerobics!  As you can see, you don't need expensive equipment or fancy workout gear to take part.

Xtina eats for two?  —  Christina Aguilera looked drop-dead fabulous when she went out for a quiet meal with her hubby Jordan Bratman at the Little Door in West Hollywood last night.  Xtina - made up in her usual platinum blonde curls, red lipstick and heavy eyeliner - was (deliberately?) …

HEATH WHO?  —  TWO days after announcing her split with Heath Ledger, a chic Michelle Williams strutted her stuff at Park Slope watering hole Union Hall.  The stunning mother of 23-month- old daughter Matilda sported super high heels for a night out with the girls...

J.Lo Cashes Out  —  RECOMMENDED (0)  —  Love don't cost a thing, as far as Jennifer Lopez is concerned.  Tell-alls written by her ex, however, are another matter.  —  A California judge has awarded $545,000 to the 38-year-old singer-actress in connection with a lawsuit she filed …