Pamela Anderson starred in a magic show in Berlin in just a tight corset and skimpy briefs after her trousers apparently did a disappearing act of all of their own.

Jennifer Aniston took a break from filming her new romantic comedy Marley & Me to spend the day lounging by the ocean in her luxury resort.

Mel slipped in to a simple skimpy white bikini for a day of lounging by the pool. She is staying at an exclusive resort in Miami, spent the sun-drenched afternoon sipping champagne, smoking and cosying up to the Hollywood producer.

We are crossing our fingers in the world of Britney. The pop star saw her sons, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1, again, as part of her ongoing visitation, and dined with Braveheart star Mel Gibson. There were no signs of her pink wig, late night trips to Rite-Aid or former pal Sam Lutfi, who will reportedly not be fighting the restraining order against him, which will be extended another 30 days.

Saturday, after a scheduled visit with her sons, Britney reportedly met up with Mel Gibson at Studio City, Calif., restaurant Romanov, where they dined on Russian cuisine for about two hours. Although the nature of their meeting was not reported, in 2006, Mel had plenty of nice things to say about the troubled pop star. "I feel compassion for someone like Britney," Mel said. "She never gets a moment… Your heart goes out to her because I'm positive that, at her core, she's a good woman."

Someone who won't be dining or getting anywhere near Britney in the near future: former pal/manager Sam, whose spokesman, Michael Sands , tells PageSix.com that Sam will, “not fight the temporary restraining order being extended another 30 days.” A temporary restraining order, detailing that Sam must stay 250 yards away from Britney, her homes and her family's homes, was issued against Sam last month after Britney's mom, Lynne Spears, submitted a six-page declaration claiming that Sam admitted to giving Britney drugs.
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Britney Spears heading out for dinner to Studio City

She's known as a ditzy diva, but Mariah Carey says she considers herself more of a "freakin' prude."

"It's a dichotomy, I understand," the 37-year-old bombshell singer tells Allure magazine. "I understand that people think I'm a ditzy moron."

For ditzy, she's doing well since she notes: "I have three personal assistants just to keep up with my schedule."

The hip-hop and R&B superstar's newest single "Touch My Body" - the lead track on her latest album, "E=MC2" - is poised to be her 18th No. 1 single, tying with the Beatles for having the most chart-toppers.

Carey, the best-selling female singer of all time, showed off her new hit and slimmed-down figure on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, sporting stilettos and a micro-miniskirt.

The once-married superstar, who has been romantically linked to Yankees captain Derek Jeter and rapper Eminem, said fans would be mistaken if they think she has loose morals. She insists she's never had a one-night stand.

"I'm Mary Poppins: I'm what the buttoned-up girls are supposed to be," Carey told Allure.
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Mariah Carey out and about in Manhattan

WE reported that Paul Newman was absent from his Hole in the Wall Gang charity party on Monday night because, according to his rep, "he's been having trouble with his back." Newman has quipped he's being "treated for athlete's foot and hair loss." But sadly, the legendary star's health problems might be more serious.

For the past seven months he's been seeing an Upper East Side oncologist whose confidentiality we are protecting. "He's been there a lot, he's even worked out in the waiting room, doing squat thrusts. Last time, he was in there he had a long beard," said our spy. "Joanne Woodward is there waiting for him and being very sweet with the assistants."
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Legendary actor Ian McKellen is poised to revive his role as wizard Gandalf in the movie adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel 'The Hobbit' - insisting he's the obvious candidate for the job.

McKellen, who has appeared as Gandalf in all three 'Lord Of The Rings' films, has made no secret of his desire to land the part - even though Peter Jackson will not be directing.

The veteran actor admitted he could not think of anyone better to play the role than himself.

He said, "I certainly hope it's true - have you got anybody else who you think should be doing it?"

McKellen isn't the only actor praying for a phone call to confirm his involvement in the 'Lord Of The Rings' prequels - Elijah Wood is also desperate to revive his role as Frodo Baggins.
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