Oprah -- Stedman Is Still My 'Lover'

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Oprah Winfrey is finally talking about the subject that dare not speak its name, her longtime partner since 1986 ... Stedman Graham -- revealing that he's still her "lover" and "mate."

In a Barbara Walters interview airing Thursday, Oprah says that despite rarely being seen in public together, Stedman is still "the love ... the lover ... the man ... the partner ... the mate" of her life.

Oprah adds that she doesn't know of another man that could have lived this life with her "and still hold his own and be his own." Interestingly, OWN is the name of the Oprah's new television network.

Xtina's New Man -- It's Getting Personal

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Christina Aguilera's new arm candy, Matthew Rutler, is skipping his band's gig this weekend ... yet showed up at LAX today with the blonde bombshell. Did he find a higher paying gig?

The Nate Mott Band posted on it's Facebook page on Wednesday: "Do (sic) to personal reasons Matthew Rutler our guitarist will not be ableto perform at Twin Rivers Casino Friday Night."

Best "personal reason" ever.

Joe Jackson's Brazilian Babe Tour

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When not compromising his wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray in Brazil this week, Joe Jackson has been throwing back drinks and hangin' with pretty young things.

While Papa Joe is technically in South America on a book tour, he's spending more time promoting his smooth moves.

No word if Michael would have supported his mac daddy in these instances too.

Christina Aguilera Exploited by Her New Man's Band

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Christina Aguilera is the best thing that ever happened to her new boyfriend's band -- and they know it -- because they quickly plastered her name all over their website in an apparent effort to gain exposure.

Right after the news broke that Matt Rutler was getting all cozy with Christina -- the guys from the Nate Mott Band posted Xtina's name and Matt's name all over the "Tags" section of their homepage -- hoping to increase the likelihood that anyone doing a Google search for those two will find their band's website.

But, it seems somebody wasn't happy with the coattail riding ... because the Christina-related tags have since been removed from the website.

Christina couldn't have been too upset -- because she accompanied Matt (below left) to a bar in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday to watch her new man jam out a few songs with another one of the guys from the band.

Another Coffee Date for Jake & Taylor

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After being spotted getting cozy at a coffee shop in Tennessee this weekend, rumored couple Jake Gyllenhaal, 29, and Taylor Swift, 20, enjoyed another intimate cup of joe at the Frothy Monkey in Nashville this morning.

Sources tell us the duo have been in the past several mornings and "looked like they were more than friends" ... whatever that means.

Jake & Tay really know how to get their hearts racing.

Ryan & Julianne Get Chaperoned in Paris

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Ryan Seacrest and his girlfriend Julianne Hough enjoyed a romantic stroll through Paris on Tuesday ... with Ryan's parents.

Ryan's European vacation is rated PG.

Xtina Holds on to New Man

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She filed for divorce just last month, but Christina Aguilera was already spotted leaving a hotel holding hands with reported new boyfriend Matthew D. Rutler in L.A. this weekend.

The duo met on the set of Xtina's movie "Burlesque," where Rutler was a production assistant.

Now that's a job with perks.

Miley Cyrus' Birthday Neck Suck

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Wearing a leather bikini top, underage pop star Miley Cyrus proved she can't be tamed ... by getting kissed on by some guy at her post-AMAs/pre-18th birthday party at Trousdale at around 2AM this morning.

The mystery dude sprawled on top of Miley may be her rumored new boyfriend, Nickelodeon star Avan Jogia ... but it's pretty hard to tell for sure.

Miley officially turns 18 on Tuesday.

Snooki & Jwoww's Safe Sex Birthday Spit Swap

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Snooki celebrated her Lifestyle condoms sponsored 23rd birthday by sucking face with her "Jersey Shore" BFF Jwoww in NYC this weekend.

Gym, tan, L-word.

Snooki -- Lady or the Tramp?

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"Jersey Shore" star Snooki enjoys slurping on her boyfriend Jionni's noodle.

Recreating a scene from the animated classic "Lady & the Tramp," the pasta-loving duo shared some spaghetti while eating out at an Italian restaurant in Orlando.

Dirty dogs.

Chad Ochocinco Proposes ... With 10 Carat Ring

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"Basketball Wives" star Evelyn Lozada is now the future Mrs. Chad Ochocinco -- TMZ has learned the NFL star popped the question today ... and used a 10-carat engagement ring to seal the deal.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... Chad proposed to Evelyn -- his GF of 4 months -- today in Cincinnati. She had flown in from Miami just yesterday to visit.

Lozada obviously said yes ... because she just tweeted a picture of the ridiculous ring (above) -- saying, "I'm no rabbit but 10 carats looks good on me!! Let the hating begin."

So far, no wedding date has been set -- we're told the couple plans to be engaged for a while.

Kellan & AnnaLynne -- Motel Undercover Lovers

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Despite reports that they had broken up, AnnaLynne McCord was spotted in a bad wig and sunglasses with Kellan Lutz ... at a low budget motel in Studio City this morning.

Busted.

Michael Phelps & Brittny Gastineau New Couple Alert

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Brittany Gastineau has landed herself a real American hero in the form of bazillion-time Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps ... TMZ has learned.


Our photog spotted the pair together at the Grove in Los Angeles ... and as soon as our camera started up, they split in opposite directions. You can only see Michael Phelps for a brief moment, representing his hometown of Baltimore with a throwback Orioles hat.

A source close to the pair tells us the whole thing is kind of new, but the pair hung out at the Mondrian Hotel on Friday night and were "very cozy." Then on Saturday, we're told they hit up a Coffee Bean and did a little shopping ... that's when we caught up with them.

Insert "breast stroke joke" here.

Jessica Simpson Engaged Take That, Nick Lachey!

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How's this for coincidence -- Jessica Simpson announced today that she is engaged to former football star Eric Johnson ... just days after her ex Nick Lachey got engaged to longtime girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo.

Expect dueling pregnancies in the months to come.

Junior Seau Beats the Odds, Heads to Vegas

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After not having criminal charges filed for alleged battery and cheating death by walking away after driving his car off a cliff last month, NFL legend Junior Seau was spotted with a mystery blonde in Vegas Wednesday night.

We're told Seau dropped some coin playing blackjack for over three hours at the Bellagio.

The lucky bastard likes to gamble.

Mya Gets Carted Off by Larry Johnson

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Now that he's out of the NFL, washed up former KC Chiefs running back Larry Johnson had nothing better to do but chauffeur singer/actress Mya around on a golf cart in Belize this week.

The two are rumored to be dating. It's all about driving Miss Mya.