'Gossip Girl'star Chace Crawford agrees to a pretrial diversion program in his marijuana case

Chace Crawford's marijuana arrest may go up in smoke, as if it never happened at all.

The"Gossip Girl"star, who was arrested last June after cops found him in a vehicle with an unlit joint, has agreed to a pretrial diversion program, according toTMZ.com.

Crawford, 25, ultimately won't have to face a charge of marijuana possession provided he fulfills certain requirements set by the court.

For starters, during the next 12 months, the hunky actor reportedly can't be arrested or be involved in any criminal activity.

Crawford was also ordered to perform 24 hours of community service and check in with a probation officer each month, the gossip site said.

The case will be dismissed if theTexasnative meets all the conditions. The misdemeanor pot charge reportedly carried a sentence of up to six months in jail.

What wouldNate Archibaldsay? Crawford's character on"Gossip Girl,"now in its fourth season, has been known to smoke up at times. But at least he's managed not to get caught.

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Donald Trump gets support from'Blossom'star Joey Lawrence:'Some of the stuff he says makes sense'

Donald Trumpmay be losing friends by the minute, but he has at least one Hollywood star on his side -Joey Lawrencefrom the 1990ssitcom"Blossom."

The actor, who is best known for his role as Blossom's dimwitted brother on the '90s sitcom, toldFox Newsthat he was behind the birther king.

"I'd be open to Donald. He's somebody out of the box and I think that some of the stuff he's saying makes sense,"he said Tuesday."It sounds like you and I would say it, and it's time. I'm tired of 'so politically correct' every step of the way.

"It's like there are times when we need to say, 'We're getting our rear ends kicked, we are the world leader, we need to step up and act like it.'"

The endorsement is good news for Trump, who learned that he would be losing any business fromRosie O'Donnellthanks to his campaign - but not because of the birther issue.

O'Donnell's problem, according to her rep, is that in his campaign, Trump has spoken out against marriage equality for gays and lesbians.

So the talk show host canceled her stay at the TrumpChicagohotel, her rep told The Advocate.

"She is NOT going to be living or renting a Donald Trump apartment and is still looking at real estate options,"the rep said in an email.

O'Donnell is just the latest celeb to voice her opposition to the real estate mogul's campaign. On Wednesday,Chercalled"The Apprentice"boss"a complete idiot."

The mogul also got the thumbs down on the birther issue from comedianTracy Morgan, who voiced his support forPresident Obamaon Thursday.

"F--- Trump!"he toldGlobalGrind."I got Obama's birth certificate inBrooklyn. He can come get it. Anytime."

Trump, who many experts believe played a big role in the President's release of his full birth certificate to the media earlier this week, has yet to officially declare his candidacy.

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Just-baptized comedy writer Tom Leopold gets roasted by his best Jewish friends

When Catholics think of roasting, hell is usually involved. Just-baptized comedy writerTom Leopoldwas roasted at Sammy's Roumanian restaurant on the lower East Side— by some of his closest Jewish friends.

Last week, Leopold, who was Jewish and has written for"Seinfeld,""Will& Grace"and"Cheers,"among other shows, wrote about his conversion to Catholicism in a blog post for theU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishopswebsite. (To read it, type Leopold's name into usccbmedia.blogspot.com.)

"I am a Jewish comedy writer, although I always felt saying that was kind of redundant,"he explained."So much of my humor, practically all of it, I suppose, comes from who my people are, what they've been through and how they were able to turn it all on its head and find the funny side."

Leopold added, however, that"come Easter I'll still be a comedy writer, but a Catholic one."A footnote at the end of the very personal (and slightly trippy) post, on his reasons for converting, said he would be baptized during Easter Vigil.

But before he was cleansed of original sin at the baptismal font, Leopold and a group of about 30 friends gathered on Holy Thursday, the traditional day of Jesus' Last Supper, to commemorate the last Passover before his conversion. The celebration was on the second floor of Sammy's Roumanian restaurant on Chrystie St., and included aFriars Club-style roast.

We hear"Late Show With David Letterman"bandleaderPaul Shafferarranged for and emceed the laugh-apalooza, which included shtick by"Spinal Tap"comicHarry Shearer,  Broadway's onetime"Music Man"Craig Bierko, singer/songwriterLoudon Wainwright3rd,"Preppy Handbook"authorLisa Birnbach, artistDrew Friedmanand TV writerBill Persky.

Shearer, we're told, roasted in character, as a rabbi trying to get Leopold to stay with his original tribe.

Wainwright serenaded the gathering with his song"My Meds,"and at evening's end, a choir popped up to sing the gospel number"Oh Happy Day"with Leopold.

In addition to being funny, roasts are traditionally profane and lethal affairs, and given the religious context, we're not surprised virtually every participant we contacted for this story either did not respond by deadline or declined to divulge any of the punch lines, sacred or profane.

That said, although Leopold initially told us he didn't want to talk about the roast because"it's a personal thing,"he later noted he'd filmed the proceedings."We may do something with it,"he said.

Then, despite his refusal to help us, Leopold asked if we could plug an upcoming appearance at the Duplex on Christopher St. 

God, that's funny!

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Adrien Brody finds the courage to test out his vocal chords and likes the results

Adrien Brody has been working on music for years, but he's only just found his voice. At the ChanelTribeca Film FestivalArtists dinner Monday night,"The Pianist"star told us his newStella Artoiscommercial is the first time he's"actually had the courage to sing."TheNYCnative added that"some day"he'd like to record an album that"would speak to"all of the influences"in his life. Later that evening,Brodylooked pretty influenced by the thighs of the young platinum blond he brought to the party for his flick"Detachment"at 675 Bar. Despite his date's apparent discomfort, he gave her gams quite a caressing. She finally offered up a kiss to Brody, and they left hand in hand.

Nerd nirvana rocks

At least it did at the Tribeca Film Festival's Disruptive Innovation Awards at theCitigroupAuditorium Tuesday afternoon, whereRolling StoneKeith Richardswas among the geniuses feted for their establishment-roiling thinking. Richards managerJane Roseaccepted for the guitarist, who was honored for harnessing the power of"Open G"guitar tuning, which made"Honky Tonk Women"such an influential classic. TheDefense Advance Research Projects Agencywas also honored for its seminal role in the invention of the Internet, andDARPAdeputy directorDr. Ken Gabrielbrought along another invention, the creepy BigDog quadruped robot it's developing. Gabriel also got a laugh when he said that the first word transmitted over the infobahn was"Lo."It was supposed to be"log on"but, he said, the Net"crashed"before the entire word could be typed.WikipediafounderJimmy Waleswas also honored. Tribeca festival co-founderCraig Hatkoffemceed with Perri Peltz. 

That guy from Jersey is pretty funny 
 
The bold were looking for the beautiful - and vice versa - at The Time 100 gala atJazz at Lincoln CenterTuesday. Heat-seeking movie mogulHarvey Weinstein, who didn't make the cut, blew into the cocktail party searching for actressBlake Lively(who did). And charismaticNew Jersey Governor Chris Christiewas looking for fellow 100 cohortJustin Bieberon behalf of his daughter, but the haircut kid was never slated to show.  Christie told us he found the soiree"pretty neat"for"a guy from Jersey."We like even more his response to a photographer on the red carpet who told the Guv thatHobokenneeded more buses."Walk. Walking is good for you,"a soiree source tells us the candid Christie replied, eventually adding:"Everyone is drunk in Hoboken anyway, so everyone should be walking."

Little Ms. Etiquette 

America Ferrera will mind your manners for you. The"Ugly Betty"star put a drunken party guest in her place at the post-screening shindig for"Magic Valley"on Saturday night in the packed VIP room of Studio 21. After a woman there stumbled intoNoel Ashman's table and knocked over a bunch of full Champagne flutes, a source says Ferrera"raced around the room grabbing napkins"and cleaned up the spill. Then she scolded the woman"to be more careful"because"people are dancing and may slip!"

Free to roam

Daniel Radcliffe has the paparazzi problem licked. On Monday, the"How to Succeed in Business"star and current Gotham magazine cover boy hosted a party for the publication at Salon De Ning at the Peninsula New York, where he told us there's"no trick"to avoiding celebrity photographers. Just"don't call people and tell them where you're going to be before you go there,"he explained, adding:"I think a lot of the people who end up having that {problem} often call the paparazzi"themselves. Not that Radcliffe wants to be left totally alone. He admitted he's"a little disappointed"he hasn't had any crazy fan moments since moving here.

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Jeremy Piven needs to learn to roll without his'Entourage'- the actor stumbles over couch at party

Jeremy Pivenwon't be playing a hurdler any time soon. At the post-screening party for his film"Angel's Crest"at 675 Bar in theMeatpacking Districton Friday, Piven hung out with co-starMira Sorvinobefore turning his attention to two hotties in their 20s— a blond and a brunette — being chatted up by two friends of his in a corner. Piven, 45, joined in on the fun, but when the posse made a quick exit by jumping a couch to avoid the crowd, he didn't exactly follow. After his buds scaled the sofa with ease, Piven approached the obstacle and hesitantly lifted his leg before finally stumbling over the furniture and out the door.

Paz finds a pal

Paz de la Huertawas on her best behavior at the after-party for"God BlessOzzy Osbourne"on Sunday night. The troubled actress, who was charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon after allegedly attackingSamantha Swetrain a bar brawl, arrived at the Anchor Bar inSoHowith a male companion, and after taking pictures with fans at theAmerican Express-sponsored bash, headed to the back of the room to greet Kelly andJack Osbourne. Wiseacres couldn't help noting that Paz spent a good portion of the night talking to"The Fighter"directorDavid O. Russell, who was clad in an Ozzy T-shirt. Perhaps Russell, who reportedly came to blows withGeorge Clooneyon the set of his 1999 gem"Three Kings,"sensed a kindred spirit.

Belushi plays proud papa

Jim Belushigave his regards to Broadway Sunday night– or at least those who make it possible. At the opening-night party for"Born Yesterday"at the Edison Ballroom, Belushi, who playsHarry Brockin the play, sangBarrett Strong's Motown hit"Money (That's What I Want)"with the bash's band, after dedicating the tune to the show's investors. Belushi then introduced his 12-year-old daughter,Jamison, who sang an a cappella version of"What a Wonderful World"while, a source tells us, her proud dad stood off to the side of the stage"on the verge of tears."

The insider also tells us that earlier that night,Liza Minnellicould be heard proclaimingNina Arianda, who playsBillie Dawn,"the next big thing on Broadway."Meanwhile, an overwhelmed Arianda kept gushing:"I met Liza Minnelli! She touched me!"

Derek Jetercheers on Smithers' social science award

Derek Jeter, his Yankee bosses Hal andHank Steinbrenner, and their sister,Jennifer Swindal— the children of the lateGeorge Steinbrenner— were among the first to congratulate their good friendAdele Smithersfor being chosen to receive a rarely given Silver Honor Medal from theNational Institute of Social Sciences. Smithers, the president of theChristopher D. Smithers Foundation, will be officially honored at a Harvard Club luncheon Wednesday. The award is for her longtime dedication to alleviating the problems of alcoholism and addiction.

Punk rock princess

Bono's 19-year-old daughter,MemphisEve, doesn't necessarily have the Edge when it comes to getting past the velvet rope. A source tells us a  doorman didn't seem to recognize the aspiring actress when she tried to get into the post-screening party for"Lotus Eater"at Liberty Hall in theAce Hotelon Thursday night. After 10 minutes of pleading her case, theU2front man's kid, who arrived with"One Tree Hill"actorJames Laffertyand two other young ladies, announced she was"really exhausted"and left in a cab, Moments later, Lafferty gave up as well.

Old Spice gets saucy with a waitress

The Old Spice dude has added new zest to the gossip mill.Isaiah Mustafa, who shills for the fragrance and co-stars in"Tyler Perry'sMadea's Big Happy Family,"turned heads when he walked the red carpet at the film'sL.A.premiere withTania Dawn. The starlet told us the two have known each other for seven years and met at Le Bar Bat in Hollywood"when I was a cocktail waitress."(Insert trademark whistle here.)

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Rachel Bilson, Hayden Christensen reunite in Barbados months after calling off engagement

Rachel BilsonandHayden Christensen's on-off romance took an upswing over this past weekend.

The couple, who reportedly threw in the towel on their over three-year relationship in March, were spotted soaking up the sun during an island getaway toBarbadosto celebrate Christensen's 30th birthday.

Bilson, 29,was photographedshowcasing her fit physique in several tiny string bikinis while spending the day swimming in theCaribbeanocean with Christensen, whom she met on the set of"Jumper"in 2007. The low-key couple later got engaged in December of the following year.

But last summer, the actress was spotted sans engagement ring as reports surfaced that she and her"Star Wars"beau were"taking a break"to reevaluate their relationship. One of the main reasons for the split was reportedly due to the distance between Bilson inLos Angelesand Christensen inCanada.

Bilson's rep confirmed in August that the couple's engagement was off, but the two appeared to be giving their relationship another shot when they were spotted hanging out again in L.A. three months later.

Despite breaking up and making up yet again, the couple may have to face another geographical obstacle if Bilson continues working on her new pilot,"Hart of Dixie,"inWilmington,N.C.

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'Daily Show'correspondent Olivia Munn shocks onlookers by cursing at group at Las Vegas nightclub

Olivia Munnshould know whatever happens in Vegas doesn't really stay there.

The saucy"Daily Show"correspondent spent her Tuesday evening at Pure nightclub inCaesars PalaceResort and Casino inLas Vegas, enclosed in a VIP section withUltimate Fighting ChampionshipfounderDana Whiteand supermodelSelita Ebanks. A source tells us the leggy ladies, clad in similar red dresses, spent most of the evening"dancing and laughing."Munn was said to be"taking pictures with {what seemed like} every person and having the best time."

But things took a turn for the worse when the"Perfect Couples"actress made her exit from the club at about 1:45 Wednesday morning. Our source, who had left the club a few minutes prior, watched her start to march out of Pure. That's when things started to get ugly.

The 31-year-old approached a group of"about four others, both men and women,"whom she had been seen with throughout the evening. The crowd stood near"a bunch of tables to the left of the entrance of Pure."
 
Despite her previously sweet demeanor, Munn"started yelling and swearing,"and apparently didn't care who heard.

"You can go f— yourselves!"she told the group, adding that her"career will go on,"but the slack-jawed group she was addressing was"going to have to kiss peoples' asses for the rest of {their} lives!"

Our eyewitness said initially the group tried to calm the belligerent actress.

"It's okay, we understand,"one woman said nervously to Munn.

But efforts to quiet the actress' outburst fell flat. Those in the group"weren't really talking much,"said the spywitness,"just listening"to her yelling.

Munn is known for a down-to-earth, funny-girl persona. But with her diva screeching, she offered up a spoiled-brat performance that would have shocked her fans.

"I'm rich!"Munn continued."I come from a well-off family."

(TheOklahomanative, who when younger lived primarily inTokyo, was raised by her mother and stepfather,
who worked for the Air Force.)

After Munn had completed her tirade, we're told, she stormed off, leaving the group in silence and bystanders in shock.

Maybe Munn's not the best at career predictions— we don't think those people will be kissing up to her anytime soon.

A spokesman for Munn told us the actress' outburst was based off an earlier situation inside the nightclub where someone had tried to manhandle one of her friends.

"She's fiercely loyal to her friends, and screaming profanity to protect them is the least aggressive thing she could have done in the moment."

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Ali Landry, husband director Alejandro Monteverde expecting their second child

And baby makes ... four!

Ali Landry's daughter 3-year-old Estela is gearing up to be a big sister now that the 37-year-old and husbandAlejandro Monteverdeare expecting their second child.

"I found out onValentine's Dayand told my husband and daughter together,"Landry toldLife& Style."They were both so excited!"

Landry is already three and a half months along and said she loves being pregnant.

"Being a mom is just the best thing in the entire world,"the formerMiss USAsaid.

Landry even has her own children's clothing line called Belle Parish.

She and Monteverde wed in 2006 and welcomed Estela the following year.

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'Jersey Shore'star star J-Woww accused of stabbing ex Tom Lippolis in fit of jealous rage

"Jersey Shore"starJenni (J-Woww) Farley's breakup with longtime boyfriend/managerTom Lippolisis getting messier than her first botched plastic surgery.

The reality star's ex toldStar magazinethat Farley stabbed him in March of 2010– and claims he has proof of video and photos of the attack.

"Jenni put a kitchen knife through my entire arm,"he told the magazine."I thought she was going to kill me.

"She cut right through the muscle and everything,"he added, claiming he needed 57 stitches.

Lippolis alleged in a video posted onRadarOnline.comthat Farley also swung a fire poker at him. 

He said she was jealous over him posing for a photo with another woman.

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"I never pressed charges against Jenni because I think, I don't know, love does funny things somebody,"he said in a video posted on Radar."And at the time I really was, call it crazy, in love with her."

The two split in 2010 after a heated fight which was captured byMTVcameras during  the last season of the hit MTV show.

Since then, the two have been in and out of court.

Lippolis alleged that Farley owed him thousands of dollars in unpaid management fees, while Farley took him to court to block him from releasing naked photos of her.

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Whoopi Goldberg can't wait for her noodles at Manhattan restaurant

Whoopi won’t wait for noodles. When the"View"co-host dispatched her assistant to Ollie’s Noodle Shop Tuesday night, the restaurant had a long line of would-be diners already queued up. A source tells us the assistant tried to explain he worked forWhoopi Goldberg— but Ollie’s manager was skeptical. Then Whoopi herself arrived. The manager did his best to accommodate, explaining he’d need 10-15 minutes to arrange things, but Whoopi didn’t want to stick it out and left without eating. Maybe she’s a little antsy: The Broadway version of her movie"Sister Act,"of which she is a producer, opened last night. Hopefully she awoke to good reviews and didn’t miss those dumplings.

Might be up your alley

New York film aficionados should keep an eye on the lineup for Friday's"The Grill @Tribeca"film festival panel. TheWrap.com touts it as"featuring the most innovative thinkers and commanding voices in the business of independent film"— but several of those thinkers and voices have already backed out.Bob Berney(the distributor who gambled on"The Passion of the Christ"),Jonathan Sehring(ofIndependent Film ChannelEntertainment) andGraham Taylor(ofWilliam Morris Endeavor) have all canceled, and while their names have been removed from the panel’s site, they were still listed as recently as Tuesday. We also hear thatTom BernardofSony Pictures Classicswas initially in the mix, and pulled out even before the rest— perhaps less than eager to sit through the extended musings of panelistHarvey Weinstein. The Wrap’sSharon Waxmansaid in a statement,"We’ve secured an outstanding lineup of guest speakers and are looking forward to an engaging day of industry dialogue."

They've got their own spot 

Who needs the In Crowd when you’ve got the Twin Crowd?CharlotteandSamantha Ronsonseemed unimpressed with the company at uber-exclusiveEast Villagehaunt The Cabin Down Below, where they were spotted around 2:30 yesterday morning. The rest of their group of seven or so pals was having a good time, our source tells us, but the talented twins looked bored. Samantha kept on her hat and leather jacket, and chain-smoked inside (rules be damned)."They were in their own little twin world,"said the source. Of course, we hear older Ronson brother Mark and Sam’s exLindsay Lohanhave each been spotted at Cabin recently— so maybe it’s just a boring friends-and-family hangout.

 Still got it

Parker Posey's still a"Party Girl"! The indie queen looked like she was reliving her 1995 cult-fave role (in which she played a downtown nightlife denizen) when she hit B-Bar Tuesday night for"Beige,"the club’s mainly male gay night. A source tells us she came with a female friend, but was soon approached by several gay dudes. Taking shots, laughing and cuddling with her pal, Posey"really blended in."Her"Party Girl"character would have been proud of the actress’ style: She wore a scarf she jokingly put over her companions’ faces, and topped off her look with a beret for maximum ’90s nostalgia.

He's good with his hands 

Simon van Kempenlent a helping hand Tuesday night at Lucky Strike Lanes& Lounge in more ways than one. The"Real Housewives of New York City"hubby stopped by an event that benefitted youth inCamden, N.J., with wifeAlex McCord. He then helped Urban Promise charity founder and celeb photographerJerritt Clarkbowl the top score of 167. Despite the fourth season of theBravoshow getting mixed reviews, McCord andRamona Singer, who was also there (but didn’t bowl due to her fondness for high-heeled shoes), told guests they are"very happy"with how it’s been proceeding. The show’s premiere, initially scheduled for February, had been pushed back to April.

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Kid Rock knows his name is ridiculous, calls stage persona'the worst name in the world'

Kid Rock thinks his name is just as dumb as you do. In Esquire's May issue, which hits newsstands next Tuesday,Robert Ritchieadmits his stage persona is"the worst name in the world."

"The only person who had a dumber name than me was theFresh Prince{Will Smith}. Hey, it sounded like a cool rap name when I was 16,"the rocker says in his own defense."But it stuck, and now it's me. I'll be an 88-year-old man— 'Call me the Kid.'"

But at least he has something going for him that not everyone in Hollywood can claim:"I don't do hookers, man. I'm in a rock band."MaybeCharlie Sheenshould get himself some guitar lessons.

They're just so talented 

Jake andMaggie Gyllenhaalare quite the super-siblings, but their famous family can claim only a near-miss when it comes toPulitzers.ColumbiahistorianEric Foner— who took home a Pulitzer Prize this week for his book 'The Fiery Trial:Abraham Lincolnand American Slavery'— was their mom's first husband. A Barnard-educated screenwriter andAcademy Awardnominee,Naomi Gyllenhaalwas married to Foner before marrying her second ex-husband, filmmakerStephen Gyllenhaal. Still, in this family,Taylor Swiftwould be an underachiever— so it's just as well she and Jake broke up.

He's kind of a big deal 

Michael Jordan's memories pair well with dessert. The legend hit Lavo Thursday, and chatted at dinner withTrail BlazerspresidentLarry MillerandBobcatspresidentFred Whitfield. (M.J. owns the Bobcats.) RetiredNBAgreatDikembe Mutombojoined for cocktails and lingered with Jordan later, reminiscing 'about past victories,' says a source.

Brooke breaks a sweat 

Brooke Shields' bowling skills are solid, but her transit skills might need a little work. A source says the actress took Monday afternoon off to coordinate a small party at Bowlmor Lanes for a family friend's birthday party, andNYCtraffic almost made a gutter ball of the gathering.

En route to the lanes, Shields' cab got stuck in a construction zone, and she nervously called the alley to warn pals she was running late. She advised them to start the fun without her. When she finally arrived, we hear her two daughters met her with big hugs and kisses. They hit the glow-in-the-dark lanes, where Shields helped the youngest (Grier, who had just turned 5) use a ramp to roll the ball down the lane. Strike!

Calling Dr. Shields 

Celebrity photographerTyler Shields, who will unveil a painting entirely made of celebrity blood, including some from actorBrett London, on May 7 at the Poodle Parlor, tells us he did more than just paint with the plasma. 'Brett missed the doctor {hired to take samples} ... and I took a razor blade to his finger myself, and he gave me his blood that way.' Shields, who will star and direct in aCharles Mansonbiopic produced byBrad Wyman, admitted he's not 'certified' to draw blood, but once gave someone an intravenous line. Ouch.

Rose pulls no punches

Rose McGowan knows how to keep things exciting on the charity gala circuit, whether calling out fellow celebs or just making out with her boyfriend. In December, the 'Charmed' starlet enlivenedDavid Lynch's Change Begins Within benefit by saying 'most' of the guests were 'lying and drunk' if they claimed to do transcendental meditation. She was again in fun form at last week'sNew Yorkers for ChildrenSpring Dinner Dance. Joining socialites likeArden WohlandDerek Blasbergto support youth in foster care, McGowan and boyfriendRob Adamswere cuddly and kissing throughout the party at theMandarin Oriental Hotel. 'She was dirty dancing with Selita {Ebanks} and Kerry {Washington} and he was playing along,' an insider tells us.

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Susan Sarandon and rumored beau, SPiN partner Jonathan Bricklin step out together at the movies

Susan Sarandonand rumored beauJonathan Bricklinare through playing coy about their relationship. A source tells us the pair, who are also business partners in Ping-Pong club SPiN, were spotted in line at Regal CinemasUnion Squareon Sunday night. The actress, looking"amazing"in a black fitted leather jacket and no makeup, and the 33-year-old stud were hugging and holding hands while buying two tickets to"The Conspirator."Lucky for them, we're told society photographerPatrick McMullanwas also in the theater at the time but didn't have his camera to capture the moment on film.

Baby fashionista

Congratulations toNew York-based fashion designerMara Hoffmanand her hubby, artistJavier Pinon! The fashionista's spokeswoman confirms Hoffman gave birth to their first child, a healthy boy named Joaquin Jasper Seixas Pinon, last Thursday. Hoffman, whose custom prints are seen on celebs likeRihannaandHelena Christensen, will take time off from mommy duty to debut her new swimwear collection atFashion Week SwiminMiamiin July.

Bret Michaelswows the ladies

Bret Michaels wowed not one but two crowds Saturday night, starting with a bunch of rowdy Staten Islanders. A source tells us that even though Michaels has an uncle from the area, he had never performed in the borough until last weekend, when he gave the sold-out show at St. George Theater. After wrapping his set for the"heavily female"crowd, Michaels rushed back toManhattanto the Canal Room inTribecafor a surprise performance at an"'80s night event"at the downtown haunt.

Rosie can't rustle up the paparazzi

Rosie O'Donnellgets cheesy on Tuesday's episode of"The Fabulous Beekman Boys"at 10 on Planet Green. The comedian traveled toSharon Springs, N.Y. (population 566), to get her hands on some ofJosh Kilmer-Purcelland Brent Ridge's famous Blaak cheese, a special blend with a waiting list of about a thousand people."Considering that the last celebrity who dropped by our little village of Sharon Springs wasOscar Wilde, we weren't quite prepared when Rosie drove up,"Kilmer-Purcell joked to us. Ridge added that they"tried to rustle up some paparazzi, but the best we could find was the guy who does school pictures."

'Glee'gets down inIndio 

A"Glee"get down occurred at theArmani Exchange& 944 Neon Carnival on Saturday at theCoachella FestivalinCalifornia. A source tells us co-stars and real-life budsMark Salling,Chord OverstreetandHarry Shumarrived at the bash in Indio and"immediately hit the dance floor,"where they"showed off their moves for hours,"ignoring any hopeful female fans.Lea Michelecould have added some girl power to the mix, but an insider close to the cast tells us the songstress changed her mind about attending the fete. Despite pulling up to the party, she oddly remained camped in her car"outside the venue for several minutes before bailing on the idea altogether."

Cuomo embraces spandex 

Cuomos don't quit— whether their goal is winning the governor's office or completing a triathlon. In the May issue of Men's Health (on sale tomorrow),Chris Cuomoof"20/20"describes the"violations of Man Law"required to achieve his athletic dreams. He was training for theNew York CityTriathlon when he noticed all the fastest bikers shaved their legs and wore spandex. Undaunted, Cuomo knew what he had to do."I realized that spandex was less of a threat to my manhood than chafing,"he writes."So I started to wear outfits that wrapped me like a sausage and cushioned my bits."However, some things remain sacred."I have not taken a razor below my neck, and by Zeus, I will fight that to the end,"he hastens to add.

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'American Idol'castoff Paul McDonald confirms he's'officially dating''Twilight'actress Nikki Ree

"American Idol"castoffPaul McDonaldhas finally put rumors to rest on his budding romance with"Twilight"actressNikki Reed.

Following reports that the two were having virtual dates viaSkype, the 26-year-old crooner confirmed that he and the brunette beauty were an"official"item.

"{Nikki's} supercool,"he toldUs Weekly."She's been real supportive of this whole thing. She's actually pumped up now because she likes my original material way better than all the stuff I do on the show."

McDonald first met Reed last month at the premiere of"Red Riding Hood,"where the"Idol"contestants were videotaped experiencing one of their biggest red carpet events to date.

"Idol"aired the segment March 10, showing Reed telling McDonald he's"amazing."

"I'm blushing. I should go,"she said to the rising singer, before giving him a hug and walking away.

McDonald was then overheard asking,"Is she a famous actress or something?"

He later admitted that he instantly fell for the 22-year-old actress, but confessed that he won't be watching her vampire movies anytime soon.

"I told her I'm not watching any of {her movies} for a long time,"McDonald said."She said, 'I don't want you watching' and I was like 'I don't want to!'"

But now that the couple is"officially dating,"distance will prove to be their biggest obstacle.

McDonald said the two"don't get to see each other too much because {they're} both working so hard."

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Evan Rachel Wood reveals she's into guys ... and girls in upcoming Esquire profile

Evan Rachel Woodis perhaps best known for her relationship with goth band heroMarilyn Manson- the weird age difference that shocked parents, the tattoos that made their relationship permanent even though they never walked down the aisle, the gross public displays of affection.

Now, back on the market, she tells Esquire something that could explain her love for the long-haired man who wore more makeup than she did: she likes women too.

"I was always into very androgynous things,"she said to the men's magazine."Guys, girls ... I'm into androgyny in general."

With five tattoos and a life growing up with divorced parents in Hollywood, it's not a surprise that Wood has a flair for the dramatic.

She told the magazine when she moves toNew York Citythis fall, she'll be"up for anything. Meet a nice guy, meet a nice girl ..."

That lucky girl should keep in mind that she expects to be the one in control in the relationship.

"Im more of like the guy when it comes to girls. I'm the dominant one,"she told the magazine."I'm opening the doors, I'm buying dinner. Yeah I'm romantic."

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Former Mets G.M., ESPN talent Steve Phillips facing divorce from wife

Looks like it's finally Splitsville for former Mets general manager Steve Phillips and his wife.

The former baseball bigwig, who lost his job as an analyst at ESPN after his affair with a frumpy"Star Wars"-loving production assistant 24 years his junior became public, is headed to divorce court - a second time.

His wife, Marni, initially filed for a separation in 2009, but decided to give the 20-year marriage another chance when the former Met chief agreed to go to rehab for sex addiction, Phillips told the"Today"show Friday.

After a year of trying to reconcile, it appears the damage from the affair cannot be undone, Phillips, 47, told the show.

She filed for divorce Monday.

"I'm sad about it, because I don't want to get divorced,"Phillips said."I want my wife. I love being married to her, but yet I certainly understand the steps she's taken. It was going to take a miracle, but I was hoping for a miracle to find a way to save this."

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Former 98 Degrees'bandmate Jeff Timmons to join cast of Chippendales -- but will he strip?

Former98 DegreessingerJeff Timmonsis heating it up again…this time at Chippendales.

While the '90s boy band was known for ripping open their shirts to the enjoyment of screaming fans, Timmons won't be taking his clothes off when he joins the legendary gentlemen's strip show inLas Vegasfrom May 12th to June 5th.

"The days of your grandma sticking dollar bills in a stripper's G-string are over,"hetold TMZ.com.

Instead,he told Celebbuzz, he plans on lending his vocal stylings to the group as a guest performer and M.C.

But it's not the grandmas that loved Timmons during his heyday.

He and his bandmates skyrocketed to fame during the boy band craze that also made teen idols out of fellow pop groupsBackstreet Boysand N'Sync.

Though Timmons never reached the level of fame as 98 Degrees lead singerNick Lachey(who became a household name thanks in large part to the reality show based on his marriage toJessica Simpson), thousands of fans were ecstatic at the news he'll be back onstage.

"Oh i can only imagine how hes gonna look in booty shorts and a bow tie JUST 1 WORD YUMMMMMMY!!!!!"one fan wrote onFacebook.

Timmons said he's still got some jitters about the whole thing.

"Those guys are extremely well-built studs,"he told the gossip site."I'm just the guy next door fromOhio."

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Gotti clan praises John Travolta pick for Dapper Don movie role, endorse Lindsay Lohan for part

The Godfather's grandson wants to be just like him - up to a point.

Frankie Gotti Agnellosaid Wednesday night his grandpop, the late mob bossJohn Gotti,"is my role model, but not in the way of living like a gangster.

"I want to be a successful businessman,"Frankie said at Greenhouse, the Soho celebrity hangout where he celebrated his 21st birthday with friends and family.

He described his grandfather as"a legend, a man's man with the biggest heart in the world."

Frankie and mom Victoria both gave thumbs up toJohn Travoltawho'll be playing the Dapper Don and hopedLindsay Lohanwould be picked to play Victoria in an upcoming flick about the Gotti clan.

Victoria admitted she was particularly"excited"about Travolta on whom she had"a crush during the 'Saturday Night Fever' days."
Of the often troubled Lohan she said"I think Lindsay is a great actress. A qualified actress."

"She looks strong and sounds great,"she added."The kid I've been around is not the kid I read about."

Frankie said,"it will be good to get the real view of our family out,' insisting his granddad wasn't a"bad man."

"Even when he was away he used to call our house every night,"said Frankie."All all he cared about was other people."

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Liv Tyler dating photographer Theo Wenner, the 24-year-old son of Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner

WithSteven Tyleras her dad, somehow it seems fitting thatLiv Tyler's new beau is the son ofRolling StonefounderJann Wenner.

Liv, 33, is seeing 24-year-oldTheo Wenner, Life& Style reported.

"He's really young, but they've been dating for awhile now,"a source told the magazine.

Though it's unclear when or how the two met, Theo, a photographer, shot Liv for the Spring-Summer 2011 issue ofPurple Fashion, a French magazine.

The pair were photographed together last month atParis Fashion Weekevents and as recently as this week, outside Morandi restaurant inNew York.

Their friend, famed celebrity photographerTyler Shields, has shared someaffectionatephotosof the couple on his blog.

Liv, who appears on the cover of Bust magazine's April/May issue,admittedshe's had"a rough couple of years."

The actress and her husband, musicianRoyston Langdon, with whom she had 6-year-old son Milo, split in 2008.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton brave rain for last public appearance before April wedding date

Heavy rains did little to dampen the smiles ofPrince WilliamandKate MiddletonMonday as they made their final public appearance as an engaged couple.

The next public outing for the royal-couple-to-be will be at their April 29Westminster Abbeywedding.

At a community school in northwesternEngland, William spoke of his good fortune."I have the support of my family and friends, I do a job, I enjoy, and I have Catherine,"he said.

Adoring crowds waited in the rain inBlackburnin northwestern England to see the couple.

William and Kate then went to nearby Witton Country Park, where Middleton showed off her engagement ring to a group of young girls.

"Kate said that she used to be a bit of a high jumper, so that's good to know that they're quite sporty,"said pole-vaulter Holly Bleasdale.

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Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth took her kids with them on family honeymoon in Belize

Celebrating marriage has been a family affair forReese Witherspoon.

Less than two weeks after tying the knot, theOscar-winningactress and husbandJim Tothflew toBelizefor a romantic six-day honeymoon. Joining the newlyweds were Witherspoon's two children from ex-husbandRyan Phillippe: daughter Ava, 11, and son Deacon, 7.

"They didn't ask for any VIP treatment, walked off the plane like regular tourists, waited in the immigration line and waited to get their bags from the baggage carousel,"an eyewitness toldUsMagazine.com.

Wearing a white T-shirt, jeans and a brown hat, Witherspoon, 35, reportedly went nearly unrecognized when her new-formed family of four arrived in the Central American country on April 4.

"They definitely looked like a happy family,"the source added about Witherspoon and Co., who reportedly spent their time in Belize perusing gift shops and visiting tourist attractions."The kids seemed like they had no problem with {Jim} around."

Witherspoon, 35, and Toth, 40, who began dating in January of last year and became engaged in December, said"I Do"March 26 at the actress'Ojai,Calif.ranch in front of 150 family members and friends.

Their family getaway won't last long, however– Toth, an agent at CAA, is reportedly due back at his job inLos Angeles, while Witherspoon will begin work promoting her new film,"Water For Elephants,"which opens in theaters April 22.

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Charlie Sheen wins over Connecticut crowd day after bombing at New York's Radio City Music Hall

One man train wreckCharlie Sheenwas back to his"winning"ways Saturday night during a show inConnecticut, trashing his"embarrassing"New York Cityshow and smacking down theRadio City Music Hallcrowd.

"Let's bring these people to Radio Sh---y Music Hall tomorrow night and have a f---ing party,"Sheen declared at his"Violent Torpedo of Truth"tour inWallingford, Conn.

The former"Two and a Half Men"star, who was booed and heckled during his Friday show at Radio City, got standing ovations from the Connecticut crowd, especially at the end when the audience chanted,"F--- NYC."

He returns to Radio City Music Hall tonight for his secondNew Yorkshow.

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Betty White: Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan are'ungrateful'actors who'abuse'their fame

Charlie Sheenmay not realize it, butBetty Whiteis really the one who's"winning."

The legendary actress had a few choice words for Sheen and others of his ilk– including one Miss Lindsay Lohan – who seem to be foolishly turning their fame into infamy.

"I cannot stand the people who get wonderful starts in show business, and who abuse it,"White told London'sDaily Mail."Lindsay Lohanand Charlie Sheen, for example, although there are plenty of others, too."

"They are the most blessed people in the world and they don't appreciate it,"the 89-year-old said.

PHOTOS: THE WILD TIMES OF CHARLIE SHEEN

And while White and her former sitcom co-stars"considered ourselves lucky to be on the box, never complained if a critic didn't like us, dressed modestly and were always on our best behavior in public,"she pointed out that many in Hollywood can't say the same today.

"They party too much, don't learn their lines, are unprofessional and they grumble about everything. I think they are terribly ungrateful,"White said.

The"Hot in Cleveland"star, however, wasn't quick to criticize without giving some advice as well. The biggest key:"Respect your profession."

"There is an enormous population out there, who would sell their souls to do what you do,"she said."It's an amazing life, so make sure you appreciate every minute of it."

White herself is still doing just that, more than five decades after her career began.

PHOTOS: LINDSAY LOHAN GOES FROM 'IT GIRL' TO 'WHAT HAPPENED?!'

"I have a wild workload, but as long as my energy is good, I don't get tired. Plus, I love what I do, so it never feels like work,"she explained."I'm tremendously lucky to have good health, and I never take it for granted."

The thrice-married White also applied a similar philosophy to her love life, once she found her true Mr. Right. Though her husbandAllen Luddendied in 1981, the feisty actress isn't looking for a replacement.

"Once you've had the best, who needs the rest?"she said."I made two mistakes before Allen, but the love of your life doesn't come along in every life, so I am very grateful that I found him."

Sounds like a winner to us.

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Drea De Matteo, fiance Shooter Jennings welcome baby boy Waylon Albert'Blackjack'Jennings

LOS ANGELES–"Sopranos"starDrea De Matteojust gave birth to a Bada Bada Baby Boy.

It's the second child for the Queens-bornEmmy-winningactress, 39, and her rocker fiancéShooter Jennings, 31, son of country croonerWaylon Jennings.

"Waylon Albert'Blackjack' Jennings has arrived folks,"the proud dad said onTwitterearly Thursday.

"Congratulations,"tweeted DJ palSamantha Ronson."Can't wait to take him to a casino."

The new baby joins big sister Alabama Gypsy Rose, 3.

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Uma Thurman a cougar? Actress stays in character at post-premiere party

Uma Thurmanseems ambivalent about being called a cougar— even in the context of a movie role. At Tuesday night'sPeggy Siegal Companyscreening of"Ceremony,"at the Angelika, Thurman walked away from us when we asked what it was like to play an older woman pursued by a younger former flame, and used the c-word to describe the part. But before leaving us in the dust, the icy blond beauty looked over her shoulder and replied,"Better than being a letch."

We'll take that to mean Thurman, 40, is­ultimately cougar-proud — especially since a source at the post-premiere party atDon Hill's tells us the actress seemed to still be in character when she cuddled up to the film's 27-year-old director,Max Winkler, in a dark corner around midnight. Winkler is the son of veteran comic actor Henry (Da Fonz) Winkler, who was also on hand.

Handy man

Russell Brandis a hands-on kind of guy. At the N.Y. premiere of"Arthur"at theZiegfeld Theater, the cheeky comic treated our female reporter to one of the oddest interviews of her career. He considerately brushed her hair away from her eyes— and then shook her by the shoulders as he said that getting punched in the face by his co-starHelen Mirren"is like fellatio from another woman."Fortunately, both our reporter and her recorder were shockproof.

Miles apart 

Amar'e StoudemireandChris Boshare longtime rivals who have the same taste in restaurants. A source tells us the N.Y. Knick andMiami Heatstars both caught the Butler vs.University of Connecticutchampionship game on Monday at the Ainsworth on W. 26th St., and due to their well-known confrontations, employees of the upscale sports pub kept them far apart. A"blinged out"Stoudemire and his entourage of eight were seated near the front. Bosh sat in back with two pals.

Tropical bash in Union Square 

Barbara Corcoranknows that subtle's no way to celebrate. The real estate mogul, who sold theCorcoran Co.in 2001 for about $70 million, now appears onABC's"Shark Tank,"and she threw a tropical-themed Tuesday night bash in honor of her book"Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 Into a Billion Dollar Business."Glittery shirtless dudes distributed mai tais at theUnion Squarespace while Barbara sat in a throne  beneath a tree of billion-dollar bills bearing her likeness. Co-author Bruce Littlefield wore a costume that made it look like he was being eaten by a shark. And"Today's"Al Rokerwas just being his bad self.

Time for a piece of cake

TheAtkinswidow's low-carb dollars are safe— for now, at least. In February, we reported on the tawdry accusations thatIldiko Vargahad made against Veronica Atkins and her husband,Alexis Mersentes: Varga claimed in a lawsuit that her one-time lover Mersentes had disseminated racy pictures of her without her consent, and called him"a world-class gigolo"preying on wealthy widows. Varga's camp was even moving to add Atkins as a defendant in the suit, but Varga's lawyerGreg Morsetells us both parties agreed to call off the hearing­— although it could be rescheduled."For now,"he said, Atkins is not a party to the suit. Maybe she can celebrate with a muffin?

What's one shy of a troika? 

Singer/songwriterRegina Spektorshowed support for fellow Sovietémigré — and New Yorker"20 Under 40"writer—David Bezmozgiswhen he read at theMcNally Jacksonbookstore inSoHoon Monday night. His new novel,"The Free World,"came out last week. Spektor, whose 2004 album was titled"Soviet Kitsch,"had also attended his reading at the Russian Samovar earlier this year. This time she hung out afterward to chat with the author— in English.

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Gwyneth Paltrow-Matthew Morrison romance? No chance says those close to actress

Pay no attention to reports of a romance between"Glee"starMatthew Morrisonand recurring guest starGwyneth Paltrow. A source close to the actress notes that Paltrow, 38, thinks of Morrison, 32, as her"little brother"and would have a very difficult time envisioning him in a romantic light. Sorry, Gleeks, but that's exactly what we were thinking.

Hard times of Keanu

We bet Keanu ReeveslikesMichael Jackson's"Billie Jean."At theCinema Societyscreening of"Henry's Crime,"about an ex-con released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, we asked Reeves, who stars in the film, if he'd even been wrongly accused."I have had a couple of paternity suits,"said the actor."It was horrible."Reeves' co-starJames Caanwas more cryptic about the cast on his foot. At the post-screening party at the Trilby in theCooper Square Hotel, he told a fellow guest that he broke his foot during"non-Jewish activities."Huh?

Fan-tastic experience 

'SellingNew York' fans, brush up on your multitasking. Thursday night, beginning at 9, cast membersDeborah LupardandKaren GastiaburoofWarburg Realty Partnershipwill host a"virtual viewing party"during the season-three premiere of theHGTVreality series. Fans who log on to Warburg'sFacebookfan page can ask them questions in real (estate) time.

To her advantage 

Katie Lee may be the unlikely winner in the aftermath ofBilly Joel's decision to pull the plug on his $3 million memoir,"The Book of Joel."On June 21,Simon and Schuster's Gallery imprint will publish the 29-year-old Lee's first novel,"Groundswell."That work, say music industry sources, sounds like a thinly veiled romanà clef inspired by her brief marriage to Joel, who was her elder by more than 30 years. (The couple married in 2004 and separated in 2009.)

We kind of see what they mean after reading a synopsis of"Groundswell"on the websiteChicklitClub.com, which describes the novel as one woman's"journey of self-discovery after the breakup of her marriage to an older movie star." 

Perhaps readers will be able to glean the kind of juicy details from"Groundswell"that, we hear, Joel was loathe to include in his book."The Book of Joel"was supposed to hit stores on June 14, just a week before Lee. But now it looks like his ex has the field all to herself.

Wanna get away?  

Jay-Zand Beyonce have 99 problems, but relaxing isn't one. The hip-hop mogul and his diva-licious wife celebrated their third anniversary on the Abaco Islands in theCaribbeanover the weekend. We hear the pair stayed at Baker's Bay, a swank new development on Great Guana Cay.

Despite their luxurious living arrangements, our insider tells us Jayoncé — and their security — spent Sunday at Nipper's, a laid-back bar"famous"for its neon color scheme and pig roasts. The destination is also known for the tunes of the Barefoot Man, a Caribbean musician, and as a place where locals and tourists alike spend all day"getting‘nipped'"— in other words, intoxicated.  We don't know if the couple partook of the custom, but our source did say that Beyoncé, clad in a white coverup, bikini and floppy straw hat, was quite affectionate with her hubby.

Different perspective

Why is this performance of"Lombardi"different from all others?

If you're talking about next Tuesday, it's because after the play at Broadway'sCircle in the Square Theater, formerNFLoffensive linemanAlan Veingradwill share his story of being the only Jewish player on theSuper Bowl XXVIIchampionDallas Cowboys. Veingrad will relate the discipline of being a professional athlete to the process of becoming an observant Jew.

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Reese Witherspoon in Elle UK: I'learnt a lot'from failed marriage to Ryan Phillippe

They might have been Hollywood's hottest young couple, butReese Witherspoonsaid she was"ridiculously young"when she marriedRyan Phillippein 1999.

The recently re-married Witherspoon told UKElle magazinethat she learned a lot from the marriage to her"Cruel Intentions"co-star, whom she met at her 21st birthday party in 1997.

The pair have two children, Ava and Deacon, both of whom were there when Witherspoon tied the knot withJim Tothlast weekend.

"I was so, so young,"she said."I learnt a lot though. It was an excellent opportunity for me to really find out what it means to be a partner and to be in a marriage and it's not anything that I thought it was."

The two split in October of 2007, but Witherspoon said she realized a valuable lesson for her second marriage.

"You can't say, 'I don't want to talk about that,'"she said."You just can't. You've got to talk about it all."

PHOTOS: STARS WHO FALL IN LOVE ON SET

Despite a two-year relationship withJake Gyllenhaalthat ended in 2009, theOscar winnersounded relieved to have finally found the one… again.

"I think dating is inherently complicated, anyways; what I do for a living makes it even more complicated,"she told the magazine."Let's just say I'm happy to not be dating. I met a wonderful man. I feel really really lucky."

With a great man at her side, that's one less thing that the actress has to worry about– which is important for someone who said her worst trait is a worrier – no matter how successful of an actress she is.

"I'm in my head a lot and I… worry,"she said."I know it's bad for me and I know I shouldn't do it, but I do."

After all, being an actress in Tinseltown means that judgment never ends, she said.

"It doesn't ever stop,"she told the magazine."Judging. Rejecting. They can really kick ya, you know? You're constantly criticized. It's really hard to pick yourself up everyday."

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Charlie Sheen gets standing ovation in Chicago's'Torpedo of Truth'show after Detroit's bombed show

Charlie Sheen got the audience on his side Sunday night as he took his"Torpedo of Truth"tour toChicago.

Fresh off getting panned and slammed by fans Saturday night inDetroit, the fired"Two and a Half Men"star sought revenge on the Motor City Sunday night.

He ended up getting a standing ovation.

Sheenkicked off the show at theChicago Theatreby reading a poem about how much he hates Detroit as the audience chanted,"Detroit sucks!"

When an audience member yelled,"Train wreck,"Sheen shot back,"Go back to Detroit, dude."

The 45-year-old sobriety-challenged actor pleaded with the crowd not to boo him. They didn't.

Someone in the crowd instead shouted,"Get naked!"prompting Sheen to trade shirts with him.

Sheen seemed to have retooled his act after Saturday's debacle. Instead of winging it, he had an anonymous interviewer ask him questions Sunday night.

The actor revealed that the first time he smoked weed was with the late actor Chris Penn. He talked about partying once withMick JaggerandEddie Van Halenand owing ex-Hollywood madamHeidi Fleiss$2 million - saying he pays for sex because he has millions to spare.

Sheen still got panned by Chicago film criticRichard Roeper, who tweeted from the audience:"Whatever you're doing right now, including sleeping, it's probably more engaging than this."

Online ticket brokers say they've been flooded with people trying to dump their tickets since the star's Saturday show. OnStubHub.com, tickets for hisNew Yorkshow at Radio City were plummeting in demand and price.

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Former'Alias'star Michael Vartan marries fiance Lauren Skaar after supermarket meeting 2 years ago

Michael Vartancan officially cross"bachelor"off his list of aliases.

The former"Alias"star officially tied the knot with fianceLauren Skaar, a real estate agent, this weekend, according toPeople.com.

Vartan, 42, who currently stars in medical drama"Hawthorne,"couldn't say enough about his lucky lady, whom he had met in the parking lot of aLos Angeles Whole Foodsin 2009.

"We've only known each other for a little more than a year, but I literally cannot imaging my life without her,"Vartan said in 2010 of knowing Skaar was"the one.""It's crazy. It's wonderful."

The actorpopped the questioninNew Yorkjust a little over a year ago.

Skaar, however, noted that the sparks weren't also there initially - at least for her.

"Michael approached me after some well calculated 'stalking,' as I like to call it,"Skaar said."We didn't date right away. I wouldn't give him my number but did take his e-mail address, and we didn't see each other until a few months after our first meeting."

The wedding, which was held inNewport Beach,Calif., featured Vartan's former"Alias"costarVictor Garberas a groomsman, and an eclectic assortment of music.

Said Vartan of what he's looking forward to about married life:"Our plans for the future are to live a happy, simple life, have kids, lots of dogs and go with the flow.

"I married my best friend; {it} shouldn't be too hard!"

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