Ricki Lake (Yes, That Ricki Lake) Wows the Glossies

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The words "Ricki Lake" and "Vargas girl" aren't exactly synonymous. But the formerly flab-tastic Ricki, who's dropped well over 125 pounds since her days as Tracy Turnblad in the original "Hairspray," is looking so svelte -- and so fierce -- that she's gracing this week's cover of none other than Us magazine!

When she guest-hosted on "The View" last week, Ro & Co. couldn't stop gushing about Ricki's new look as she shilled for her natural-birth-themed documentary "The Business of Being Born," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. She looked so good, in fact, that sources tell us that three weekly glossies offered her covers within 48 hours.

Us ultimately won, and now we can finally reveal the goods -- check out Ricki in the red hot bathing suit. Snap!

Don't worry though, Lake's not forgetting where she came from. She's set to make a cameo in the John Travolta "Hairspray" remake this summer.

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Kendra and The Girls Downstairs

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Observe -- it's a Playmate out in the wild!

It's rare that we see one of Hef's bevy of beauties alone ... not with two other blondes by her side. But alas, there was Kendra Wilkinson, taking in the sun in Miami this weekend sans Bridget and Holly.

Even a Playmate needs a vacation.

Lifestyles of the Big & Tired

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A brave masseuse helped Robin Leach take a load off at the TAO Beach Club grand opening in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The blubber-licious 65-year-old former "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" host enjoyed the finer things ... by getting his carcass pampered, kneaded and seasoned during a death-defying rubdown.

In lieu of champagne wishes and caviar dreams, the massage enabled Leach to cap off his stressful day with a happy ending!

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Not TrimSpa, Baby

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With Anna Nicole in formerly heavy spokesmodel heaven, and Kirstie Alley's weight loss seemingly at a halt, there's an open position for a celeb weight loss spokesperson. Who's in line for the job? Two boy banders and a Spelling!

"Dancing with the Stars" pudgy twirler and former *NSYNCer Joey Fatone (make your own joke on his last name), Nick Carter (seen him lately?) and Tori Spelling (baby weight) have all hopped on the NutriSystem diet. Tori and Joey have been working closely with NutriSystem's VIP/Celeb counselor Stacie Mullen, and according to the stars, the system has done wonders for them.
Former Backstreet Boy Carter has also been raving to friends that the diet is the best thing he's done for himself in ages. Well after watching his family and their reality show, that's clear.

Are these three competing to be the next spokestubby? TMZ chewed the fat with a NutriSystem rep who told us, "Yes, all three are on the diet, but not spokespeople -- Nick's lost 30 pounds, and Joey's lost 25. They're just enthusiastic clients who have no problem telling the world they're finding great success on the program!"

McConaughey Hits the Dirt Carpet

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Matthew McConaughey had a run-in with the paparazzi -- literally!

While out for his daily cardio binge through Malibu on Sunday, a swarm of photogs hot on Matt's tail caused an impromptu press blitzkrieg as they documented his every sweaty, bronzed muscled step. Who are you wearing?

Screw the million dollar vistas -- the paps know Matt's chiseled physique is the best view in the 'Bu.

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Playboy's New PMOY -- The Anti-Anna Nicole?

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Did Hugh Hefner pick a total Anna Nicole Smith non-alike as his latest Playmate of the Year in order to avoid comparisons with the late -- and infamous -- Anna?

Playboy's New Playmate


Sara Jean Underwood was just crowned Playmate of the Year 2007, an honor bestowed on Anna Nicole in 1993. While Underwood is certainly blonde and buxom like many other Playmates, Sara looks more like the plain, shy sister of Christina Aguilera -- than the sultry, vixenish, over-the-top-heavy Anna.

But we'll say this about her ... she sure knows how to wear yellow.

Heidi's Alps

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"The Hills" starlet Heidi Montag took her brand new alps out for a test drive on a beach near L.A. yesterday. Yodelicious!

Heidi's hills nearly spilled out of her pink floral bikini as she frolicked in the chilly surf with boyfriend Spencer Pratt ... who later went mountain climbing.

Yodel-ay-ee-oooo!

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Debbie Does Playboy?

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Is Debbie ready to give us all a new view?

A TMZ spy says original "View" host Debbie Matenopoulos was "thick as thieves" with Playboy poser Kristine Lefebvre at the GBK Gifting lounge at the Stoli Hotel in Hollywood last night. Just a coupla' gals, er, hangin' out?

We're told the talk wasn't just on Lefebvre's racy cover shot, but what kind of deal the former "Apprentice" might be able to broker for Matenopoulos. Lefebvre, a power attorney, has negotiated celebrity Playboy deals for the likes of Pamela Anderson and Deborah Gibson, and her own titular deal is said to be "potentially very lucrative."

This would certainly give Babwa, Rosie, Joy and Elisabeth something to talk about!

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Where's the Missing Pussycat?

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The Pussycat Dolls performed last night in Atlanta -- minus reality TV show winner Asia.

While sources told TMZ last week that the Diva-licious Asia isn't "the best match" for the scantily clad girl group, a rep for the show "The Search for the Next Doll" assures us that Asia will still purr with the Pussycats. Her absence from last night's performance was planned and there are no plans for her to join them until after this tour wraps in two days.

Asia is set join the rest of the gang to record the Dolls' second album and will tour with them then.

In other PCD news -- TMZ spotted Robin Antin, the creator of the group, dancing last night with the runners-up on the reality series, Chelsea and Melissa, at the opening of the Stoli Hotel in Hollywood. A second season of the show is also rumored to be coming soon, though Warner Bros. denies another season is in the pipeline.

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Britney's Stripperific Onstage Lap Dance

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Part singer, part stripper, all WOW!


A stripped down Britney Spears showed up to her first mini-concert at the San Diego House of Blues last night, performing "Breathe on Me," while writhing in a sparkly bra and mini-mini-skirt around a lucky guy plucked from the audience. The Britster appeared to lip-sync the number, as four other skimpily-clad dancers surrounded the seated man. It's being reported on several fan sites that the man is Howie Day ... what do you think?

While there were complaints that the show was too short -- only 15 minutes -- we're guessing this guy wasn't complaining!

"Apprentice" Vixen Bares All for Playboy

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Well, at least her bra and panties are pinstriped.

Fired "Apprentice" contestant Kristine Lefebvre will be wearing more birthday suit than business suit for her appearance in June's Playboy, and TMZ's got an exclusive outtake from the shoot, photographed by Stephen Wayda.

The 37-year-old attorney, married to LA celebrity chef Ludovic Lefebvre, didn't do the shoot just to demonstrate her assets -- she's also a cancer survivor trying to raise awareness of the deadly disease.

Whatever the case, we wonder if the Donald now regrets firing her.

Kate Bosworth -- See Beyond the Bikini

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Kate Bosworth in a bikini. Good morning, Hawaii!

Miss B is hangin' out in the islands with boyfriend James Rousseau, doing a little, er, snorkeling.

Kate, who'd been looking troublingly thin just a few months ago -- appears to be back in swimmingly good shape.

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Hollywood's Hottest Legs

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Here they are, the hottest legs walkin' in Tinseltown! They've got gam!

Click on in to see the best sticks in the show biz!

Wanna stroll through some more? Check out our "Busted" and "Ripped & Raw" galleries!

Can You Stomach the New Britney?

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Britney's dance lessons are paying off -- and she's got the abs to prove it.

A belly-baring Brit was spotted leaving Millennium Dance Complex last night, showing off her tightly toned bod in a Pepto pink crop top, oh-so-short miniskirt and what looks like a Paula Abdul wig.

If she just grows back that hair, it's only a matter of time until she's writhing on stage with snakes again.

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Battle of the Beach Bods: The Dudes!

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Here they are, the hot -- and not so hot under the sun!

Get your trunks on and swim on into our gallery of hunks with a view of their junk!

Still feel like a dip? Click on in to our "Hot Butts" and "Bad Asses" galleries!

Battle of the Beach Bods: The Chicks!

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It's the gallery you've been waiting for, full of swimsuited beach Bettys in all their SPF 20 beauty! Oh, and a few sand crawlers too!

Only two months until summer ... start your diets!

Surf on into our gallery of sunning celebs ... it's like a day at the beach!

Catch another big wave of fun in our "Celebrity Packages" and "Stars Go Tongue Wild" galleries!