BRITNEY SPEARS WILL KICK OFF THE 2008 VMAS!  BRITNEY'S BACK, FOR REAL!  —  Britney's back — for REALS — and honestly, we're probably as amazed and eagerly anxious as you are.  Except for those of you hardcore Britney fans who aren't shocked at all; both Britney's personal life and career …

The Follieri Charade  —  Raffaello Follieri had the love of Hollywood princess Anne Hathaway, the illusion of a Vatican imprimatur, an investment partnership with billionaire Ron Burkle, and entrée to Bill Clinton's inner circle.  It wasn't enough for him.

Daniel Radcliffe: Lost Virginity to Older Woman  —  Holy Hogwarts!  —  In October's Details, Daniel Radcliffe confesses that he lost his virginity at age 16 (Britain's age of consent) — and that the woman was older.  —  The age difference “wasn't ridiculous,” the actor, now, 19, says.

Star Jones's New Boyfriend Is a Chef  —  Star Jones's love life is cooking!  —  The former View host has a new boyfriend who knows his way around a kitchen - Herb Wilson, the executive chef at Manhattan's Soho and Tribeca Grand hotels.  —  “This was one of the first times they were out in public together …

EXCLUSIVE: JAMIE LYNN SPEARS SENDS GIFT TO BRISTOL PALIN  —  If there's one person who gets a pregnant teen, it's Jamie Lynn Spears.  —  Britney Spears' little sis is reaching out to Bristol Palin, the 17-year-old daughter of Sarah Palin, John McCain's vice presidential pick.

David Spade Becomes a Dad  —  David Spade is the father of a baby girl born last week in Missouri to Playboy Playmate Jillian Grace, the actor's rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “David and Jillian have been in close contact throughout her pregnancy and he plans to go see the baby during …

Mackenzie — 10th Time's a Charm?  —  TMZ has learned Mackenzie Phillips is now in rehab.  —  As we just reported, the D.A. has charged Phillips with two felonies in connection with her drug bust at LAX last week.  —  No surprise that her mega-lawyer, Blair Berk, now has ammo in her arsenal …

BEYONCE INTERVIEW  —  Before arriving at our photo shoot and interview, Beyonce stipulatated certain catering needs, which included, ‘no chips, no candy, no desserts, no junk food, no fried food’.  —  Why the so-strict diet rules?  Beyoncé has recently finished back-to-back filming …

Sarah Palin Is A Four-Time Cover Girl  —  Palin!  Palin!  Palin!  Sarah Palin made the cover of 4 weeklies this week proving that....well...that she has scary teeth.  Teeth that could make a moose cry.  Poor moosies.  I wonder if Sarah also made the cover of “Girls 'n” Guns" magazine too?

‘90210’ is CW's highest-rated scripted series premiere  —  UPDATED: The premiere of the CW's “90210” — arguably the most crucial series of the fall season — became the highest-rated scripted debut in the network's two-year history.  —  Tuesday's two-hour premiere was seen by 4.9 million viewers …

Holly Madison Upksirt Pictures  —  Holly Madison was at a screening of the The Telling (whatever that is) and decided to grab onto a bar and take a swing in a mini skirt.  Not sure if she knew that was a bad idea beforehand, but it turned out to be the best idea she ever had.  Thanks Holly.

Gold Medalist Liukin Jumps Into Apparel  —  PLANO, Tex. — Nastia Liukin, the Olympic all-around gymnastics gold medalist, is seizing the moment.  —  Her smiling face will appear this fall in Cover Girl ads, and Vanilla Star Jeans aims to launch Nastia Liukin Gold jeans and tops for holiday.

‘I could still snort you under the table’: Elton's shocking reply after worse-for-wear Lily verbally assaults him onstage  —  The combined star power of Lily Allen and Elton John presenting the GQ Men of the Year Awards must have looked like a dream ticket on paper.

Hilary Swank to Pack on Pounds for Meaty Role  —  Those concerned over Hilary Swank's plummeting weight can rest easy—maybe.  The two-time Oscar nabber is next set to pack on the pounds (and a lot of 'em) to play the lead in French Women Don't Get Fat, an adaptation of Mireille Guiliano's best-selling book …

Oprah's Mom In Trouble!  —  Here's someone you don't often hear about getting into any financial trouble.  —  It's Oprah Winfrey.  Well, more specifically it's Oprah's momma, Vernita Lee.  —  Turns out Vernita owes over $150,000 to a high-end fashion store in Wisconsin and they're suing her!