Billy Joel's Daughter Hospitalized in NY

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TMZ has learned Billy Joel's 23-year-old daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, is in stable condition right now after being transported to a New York hospital just a few hours ago.

According to sources close to the situation, authorities arrived to Alexa's Manhattan apartment around 12:24 PM after receiving a 911 call warning that Alexa was having trouble breathing.

Alexa is Joel's daughter from his marriage to supermodel Christie Brinkley.

Story developing...

DNA Tests Clear Keanu Reeves

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Keanu Reeves can breathe a little easier ... turns out he's not the father of a Canadian woman's children.

DNA tests conclusively disprove claims by Karen Sala that Keanu fathered at least one of her four adult children, the actor's attorney tells TMZ.

Sala, 46, was seeking $150,000 per month in child support, retroactive from 1988 -- and $3 million a month in spousal support retroactive from 2006.

Reeves maintains he doesn't even know Sala.

Brad & Maddox Take Center Stage

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Brad Pitt, his son Maddox and that funky beard showed up to watch "Mary Poppins" on Broadway this weekend in NYC -- and apparently everyone in the city showed up to watch them leave the theater.

Macaulay's Rep Blanket is NOT His Baby

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Here's a shocker -- Macaulay Culkin's press agent claims the actor is not the biological father of Michael Jackson's son Blanket.

The ridiculous story, which first appeared in The Sun this morning -- and everywhere else 5 minutes later -- explained how Culkin donated the sperm to create Blanket.

So we contacted Culkin's rep Michelle Bega to ask -- because why not -- and we got the following statement:

"The inquiries are too preposterous for us to even acknowledge."

The search for the real sticky bandit continues...

Kate Beckinsale's Kid Easy Money

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Is there a more simpler role to play in Hollywood than a younger version ... of your own mother?

Lily Mo Sheen has got a pretty steady gig playing younger versions of Kate Beckinsale in movies -- since they are real life mother and daughter, the resemblance is uncanny. According to the contract from their last collaboration, "Everybody's Fine," Lily Mo made an easy $2,500 for three days of work.

In addition to "Everybody's Fine," Lily Mo played a young Kate in "Underworld: Evolution." Quite the racket.

Candy Spelling Stands by Her Tori Diss

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We gave Candy Spelling the opportunity to take back the harsh words she had for her daughter Tori Spelling -- when she said Tori just uses her children as "props" for her reality show.

She didn't.

Brad Pitt to Pax Rock-a-Bye Baby

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Brad Pitt further proved he's the coolest dad ever by taking sons Pax and Maddox to a Green Day concert in New Orleans last week.

While it may or may not be a testament to the band's music, Brad made sure the boys' ears were safely covered and plugged.

Apparently, all that punk/pop screeching was enough to rock Pax to sleep.

Tracy Morgan Finally Commits ... to Divorce

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Eight years is a long time to be with someone -- it's an even longer time to be separated from someone.

"30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan and his wife Sabina have finally decided to pull the trigger on their divorce. The couple was married for 23 years -- but spent the last eight living apart, according to the NY Daily News.

The couple has three sons together.

Kid Show Host Xuxa 'Memba Her?!

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In 1993, popular Brazilian TV show host Xuxa debuted an English version of her children's show in the United States. Guess what she looks like now!

Rowe Settles Custody Issues Over Jackson Kids

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TMZ has learned Debbie Rowe has settled her custody issues over Michael Jackson's children and it doesn't involve a single penny ... but it does involve a shrink.

Sources tell us, Rowe has agreed that Katherine Jackson will be the guardian of Michael's children, subject to the judge's approval.

Rowe will get visitation of the two children she had with Michael.

But here's what's interesting -- Rowe wants and will get a psychologist who will visit the children and help them adjust to her being in their lives on a meaningful basis.

Rowe will maintain her parental rights. We're told the agreement does not specify the amount of visitation.

The agreement says Rowe has no parental rights to Blanket, Jackson's youngest child.

Senator Al Franken Attacked by Baby Biter

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Freshly minted Minnesota Senator Al Franken may have edged out Norm Coleman by the hair on his chinny chin chin ... but it's his nose this baby couldn't resist at Reagan Int'l Airport.

It's hard to tell if little Katie already has a distaste for Democrats ... or if she finds Sen. Franken simply irresistible.

Candy to Tori: Get Real, Baby

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Candy Spelling -- the mother famously at war with her daughter -- has taken the bold step of communicating with Tori Spelling through TMZ ... and her opening line isn't gonna get her a lot of invites. Here's the open letter in all its glory:

EXCLUSIVE TO: TMZ.COM
TO: MIDDLE-AGED REALITY SHOW STARS (LIKE MY DAUGHTER)
FROM: CANDY SPELLING

I Know many middle-aged people have issues about their parents and their upbringing. I did. My memories didn't match all those of my mother, and, funny thing, it's the same way with my daughter.

Life has consequences. What you say is on the record. Other people have feelings.

I have a vested interest in this subject. My daughter, Tori's, two-part season finale revolves around my granddaughter's first birthday party and how she has made what seems like an agonizing decision to invite me.

Cue music. Cue sideways glances. Cue Lights.

Matt & Sarah Plus 3

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Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick and their ecstatic son, James, put on a happy face and welcomed the newest members of the family: twin sisters Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge Broderick.

Not pictured: SJP's surrogate, who gave birth to the adorable little ladies last week in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Sarah Jessica Parker's Surrogate Pops

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's surrogate just took one for the team -- or two, actually -- by just giving birth to twins.

The babies were born this morning at the East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, according to WTRF.

The station is reporting Matthew and Sarah are currently at the hospital with the surrogate, and will make an announcement about the newborns later this afternoon.

Jonas & Kimmel Parental Guidance Required

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Nick Jonas is not of legal age to do a lot of things -- and one of them is perform on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" without his parents' approval.

When the Jonas Bros. appeared on the show back in March, Nick had to get his dad's signature on a parental consent form. Since Joe and Kevin are over 18, they were alright without it.

BTW -- Nick got $777.33 for the performance.

Britney Goes from Circus to Zoo

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Britney Spears loves to partake in activities that mirror her own life -- she named her tour Circus, and yesterday she took her kids to the London Zoo ...

It's almost like that thing never really happened ...

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