Britney Spears Under Dad's Control Until December 31  —  Britney Spears will be under the conservatorship of her father Jamie until December 31, it was decided in court Thursday.  —  “Ms. Spears is reluctantly agreeing to extend the temporary [conservatorship],” L.A. Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz said after the hearing.

Jessica Simpson Sings About Being The Victim Of Abuse  —  On her new country record...  Jessica Simpson has revealed that a song written for her forthcoming country album is based on her own experience as a victim of abuse.  —  But the singer - who is currently dating Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo …

Liz Taylor ‘is put on life support after heart failure’  —  Elizabeth Taylor was put on a life support machine after suffering congestive heart failure, it was reported this evening.  —  The 76-year-old's condition was said to have deteriorated after she was initially diagnosed with pneumonia last week.

Lawsuit goes after Tom Cruise, church  —  Tom Cruise is named in a $250 million federal lawsuit that is using the RICO statute against the Church of Scientology.  Ex-Scientologist Peter Letterese, a longtime critic of the church, filed suit in Southern District Court in Florida on July 15 alleging …

A-rod doesn't deny adultery, wants Cynthia to honor prenup  —  Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez is playing hardball against his wife in their divorce case, saying he wants their prenuptial agreement enforced and charges that he cheated on her removed from the record.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick put on a show of unity after affair claims  —  Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick put up a united front on a night out in New York following allegations he had an affair with a 25-year-old woman.  —  The couple, who are rarely pictured together …

Verne to Sex Tape Co-Star: You Beat Me, Bitch!  —  Verne Troyer is suing Ranae Shrider, his former GF and sex tape partner, alleging she battered the hell out of him.  —  In the lawsuit, which will be filed in Federal court any moment, Troyer is accusing Shrider of intentional infliction of emotional distress and battery.

Aniston ‘Fits Right In’ with Mayer's Concert Tour  —  John Mayer's newest roadie - Jennifer Aniston - has been a welcome addition on his tour, say his pals.  —  “John has such an amazing crew of musicians and friends with him.  Everyone gets along and is drama free and Jen fits right in - perfectly,” says a Mayer friend.

How Hollywood Moms Get Thin So Fast  —  How did new moms Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman, Jessica Alba and Camila Alves slim down so fast after giving birth?  —  The latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now, talks to the stars and their trainers to reveal Hollywood's post-baby diet and workout secrets.

Johnny Depp To Play Riddler?  —  Plus Angelina Jolie has been linked to the Catwoman role in the next Batman film...  The Dark Knight has only just been released but already Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie are being linked to the next Batman film.  —  Depp is rumoured for the role …

No Joke — Heath's Ex Spotted with New Man  —  Someone's got big shoes to fill.  —  Heath Ledger's baby mama Michelle Williams, along with daughter Matilda, hit a small airport in Santa Monica yesterday along with the new man in her life, director Spike Jonze.

Mike Oz: Keep your kids away from YouTube ... and Mariah Carey songs  —  Keep your kids away from YouTube ... and Mariah Carey songs  —  I give you 11-year-old Dannyhott, a sort-of wannabe YouTube child star who sings the work of Leona Lewis, Danity Kane and good friend of The Beehive, Ms. Mariah Carey.

Kate Hudson's Already Moved On!  —  She's a maneater!  —  Kate Hudson's wasted no time in finding new companionship.  —  As PerezHilton.com was the first to exclusively report, the actress and Lance Armstrong just ended their relationship.  —  Well, she's already got herself a new man.

Guy Ritchie Thinks Sugar Is Evil  —  Vadge's new album is called “Hard Candy,” but Guy Ritchie thinks sugar kills and is the root of all evil!  —  This insane bitch said, “Sugar kills. … Sugar is responsible for a lot of deaths, arguably more than crack cocaine” Cut to Pete Doherty …