XXX-Tina Pees In A Bucket, K-Fed Gets Desperate

Pop superstar GEORGE MICHAEL has recently praised marijuana and even smoked a joint during a taped television interview.

British television network ITV claims that the former ‘Wham!’ singer sparked up while being interviewed for the arts program "The South Bank Show."

"This stuff keeps me sane and happy," the 43-year-old pop star confessed on the program.

"I'd say it's a great drug -- but obviously it's not very healthy. You can't afford to smoke it if you've got anything to do."

A spokeswoman for "The South Bank Show" said the interview had been conducted in Spain, where marijuana use is legal. In September, Michael launched his "25 Live" tour in Spain.

Earlier this month, Michael was given an official warning for possessing marijuana after police found him sleeping and slumped over the steering wheel of his car in London. He was also cautioned for possession of the drug in February.

The ‘Careless Whisper’ singer’s recent brash actions have prompted criticism from anti-drug campaigners.

PAUL CORRY, a spokesman for mental health charity Rethink, said Michael's comments were "stupid and naive."

Michael's publicist said the singer had no comment.

THE GREATEST PORN STAR?
October 23, 2006

When you think of top performing porn stars, a few notable names come to mind. But I nearly threw up in my mouth when I heard this one.

Soul legend LIONEL RICHIE recently labeled himself as the “greatest porn star” because he claims he’s so good in bed.

The “Hello” and “Three Times a Lady” singer insists his bedroom expertise inspires the love songs he is famous for.

The 57-year-old artist tells Blender music magazine, "I am a legend in my own mind, the greatest porn star I know. You can't be a love songwriter and not be the greatest porn star."

In related news, actress SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR insists she was the perfect choice to play a prostitute in her new film -- because she looks like a mixture of a hooker and a porn star.

The former 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actress plays a prostitute in new movie 'Southland Tales' alongside popstar JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and former wrestling star THE ROCK.

The 29-year-old actress believes her sexy blonde look made her ideal for the racy role.

She told Glamour magazine, "When you look at me, you think, I know -- porn star!' It's sort of like a calling."

But despite the sexed-up look, the actress refused to bare her breasts in the new film.

She explained, "My trainer said to me, 'So we've got to start getting you in shape for this topless scene.' And I was like, 'I'm sorry, what?' And he said he had read somewhere that I had said I really wanted to take my top off in a movie. But I immediately said to him, 'To know me is to know that's not true.'"

RUN WESLEY! RUN!
October 23, 2006

According to the New York Daily News, actor WESLEY SNIPES has yet to be arrested on eight counts of tax fraud -- because he’s currently in Africa filming a movie.

The star of the ‘Blade’ trilogy stands accused of trying to defraud the U.S. government out of millions of dollars in false refund claims. He also allegedly failed to file tax returns for six years between 1999 and 2004.

Snipes was thought to have so far escaped arrest because authorities cannot find him -- but in actuality the 44-year-old actor is in Namibia shooting the action film "Gallowwalker," according to the head of the country's film commission.

EDWIN KANGUATJIVI tells the newpaper, "He is in the country shooting a film called 'Gallowwalker.' They're in the third week of shooting."

If convicted of the tax offenses, Snipes could face up to 16 years behind bars, which total nearly $12 million in false claimed refunds on income taxes paid in 1996 and 1997.

K-FED GETS DESPERATE
October 23, 2006

MSNBC news is reporting that pop star BRITNEY SPEARS is so desperate to help sell her husband KEVIN FEDERLINE’s debut album that she’s begging her fans for support.

According to reports, the ‘Opps, I did it again’ hitmaker is sponsoring a contest and the fan who helps sell the most copies of Federline's rap album “Playing With Fire” will get a chance to party with her and K-Fed on Halloween during the CD release party.

The second prize winner receives the pair of sneakers Federline wore to the Teen Choice Awards –- where he had had his first TV performance.

Third place gets a $200 gift certificate, and 10 runners-up get a replica of a medallion that Federline sports around his neck almost every day.

Oh gosh, where do I sign up?

URBAN OFF THE WAGON AGAIN
October 23, 2006

People Magazine reports that NICOLE KIDMAN’s husband and country star, KEITH URBAN has entered rehab. The Aussie actress was apparently by his side when he checked himself in.

According to the magazine, "I deeply regret the hurt this has caused Nicole and the ones that love and support me," Urban says in the statement. "One can never let one's guard down on recovery and I'm afraid that I have. With the strength and unwavering support I am blessed to have from my wife, family and friends, I am determined and resolved to a positive outcome."

Urban did not reveal the type of treatment he’ll be receiving but he has acknowledged cocaine addiction and alcohol abuse in the past. This is the country singer’s second stint at rehab.

The 39-year-old also added that he was "calm and optimistic about the future and finally coming to terms with the reality of my condition".

Urban and Kidman married last June in Sydney.

DID BLUNT AND NEMCOVA SPLIT?
October 23, 2006

According to Britain’s Mail On Sunday newspaper, singer JAMES BLUNT has split from beautiful Czech model PETRA NEMCOVA.

The 'You're Beautiful' singer is said to have enraged the sexy lingerie model after allegedly cheating on her with a string of girls, including Australian TV presenter TANIA ZAETTA.

A source told newspaper, "Rumors got back to Petra that James had been partying with loads of gorgeous girls in Ibiza over the summer. They had a huge row during London Fashion Week last month and now it is all over."

According to close friends, Blunt is desperate to resolve things with Nemcova, but the 27-year-old beauty is unsure whether she can ever trust him again.

The source added, "She's agreed to meet him a couple of times to try to work things out but it isn't looking good."

However, despite rumors of split, Blunt’s publicist tells Access Hollywood that, “There is no truth to that at all.” Blunt and Nemcova have reportedly been dating for nearly six months.

MURPHY TO MARRY SCARY
October 23, 2006

Netscape Entertainment News reports that funnyman EDDIE MURPHY is reportedly set to wed former ‘Spice Girl’ MELANIE BROWN next month.

The couple -- who have been involved in a four-month romance -- will marry in a lavish ceremony at the Hotel Roosevelt, in Los Angeles.

According to reports, the couple are finalizing a guest list of star friends they want to attend the nuptials, including Mel's former bandmates VICTORIA BECKHAM, GERI HALLIWELL, MEL C and EMMA BUNTON.

The 'Nutty Professor' star’s family are reportedly thrilled about the new romance.

His older brother Charlie said, "Eddie seems happy with her and that's what's important."

In related news, TMZ has upped the ante by reporting that Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown may have a bun in the oven.

The tabloid website has learned that the 31-year-old Brown is four months pregnant with Murphy's baby.

A source tells TMZ that Brown came into the hip Le Bra Lingerie boutique in West Hollywood on Saturday and was gushing about her pregnancy.

Brown -- who has a 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship -- is a frequent shopper at the store and admitted the pregnancy had her feeling tired. Brown added that she was concerned she may be carrying twins since, she noted, they run in Murphy's family.

Boy, those two sure move fast!

XXX-TINA PEES IN A BUCKET
October 23, 2006

During an interview with Blender music magazine, pop star CHRISTINA AGUILERA has confessed to urinating in a bucket -- while completely naked in front of a room full of people.

The 'Dirrty' singer was caught short during a costume change on tour, and had to pee in front of her entire backstage crew.

However, Aguilera – who’s convinced there’s video footage of her in the act -- insists she didn't mind people seeing her in the nude because she is proud of her sexy body.

She told the magazine, "I'm very comfortable with my naked body. There's probably even some video of me peeing."

In related news, the 25-year-old singer has also revealed that her and husband JORDAN BRATMAN like to spend at least one day a week completely naked with each other.

The 'Aint No Other Man' hitmaker –- who’s been married for almost a year -- insists she and her hubby always devote a day to enjoying each other's bodies.

Aguilera explained to Cosmopolitan magazine, "We have naked Sundays. You just lie in bed all day and chill with each other and do things that husbands and wives do. We love our coziness."

FABOLOUS SHOT AND ARRESTED
October 23, 2006

MTV news reports that rapper FABOLOUS was shot in the leg early Tuesday morning in a Manhattan parking garage when an identified man approached and opened fire on him and three of his friends after they had left Justin's restaurant.

The Brooklyn rapper -- whose legal name is JOHN JACKSON -- was struck once in the thigh before he and his three friends sped away in their car, running a red and attracting the attention of police, who were responding to calls that shots had been fired. The car was stopped and everybody was arrested when they found two loaded and unregistered guns in the car.

All four men were arrested, and charges were pending. An associate of the jailed rapper reportedly posted bail for him with $15,000 in cash on Wednesday.