Durst and Hervey Still Have Jobs

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Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst was outside the Viper Room on Sunset Blvd. last night, but he wasn't there to party -- he was filming a new project. Whodathunkit?!

Durst, whose rap/rock career seems to be in the basement, is working on an A&E project which he said was, "a mockumentary." It's being directed by wacky David Arquette. Dave 'n Durst, wearing fearsome fedoras, took a break from filming to pose with an adoring fan ... hold it a second ... that's no fan! That's the older brother from "The Wonder Years!"

If Jason "Wayne" Hervey has a hand in this show, it's bound to be a hit!

Kimora's Russell Recon Smooth as Butter

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Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou have been notably cloak-and-dagger about their relationship, going so far as to post waiters and heavies to keep things on the (relative) DL.

And last night, according to a TMZ spy, the cagey pair pulled up to Butter but -- oops -- they spotted a parked Maybach belonging to Kimora's estranged hubby Russell Simmons. Looking to avoid an awkward moment, Kimora's wheelman sidled up to Russell's driver and asked him whether Russell was inside with a galpal.

When the answer came back negative, Djimon and Kimora strolled in, and later, Mr. Simmons emerged by himself, letting his ex and her beau have some time to canoodle in peace.

Look, It's Hayden! Look, It's Sarah!

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Wouldn't it be great if every time someone asked you a question about Sarah Silverman, she magically appeared?


Hayden Panettiere was at LAX last night, returning from the VMAs in Las Vegas, when paps started asking her about Britney Spears' performance and Sarah Silverman's jokes. Hayden just turned around and said, "You can go ask her yourself, she's right there!" And there she was! Neat trick!

The photog asked Silverman if she thought she was hard on Britney. "I hope not," she said. Asked whether she thought her routine threw Britney off her game, Sarah explained, "I didn't do any of my jokes until my performance, so it couldn't have." Another Britney excuse out the window.

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Maddox's Preschool Cuisine -- For la Creme de la Creme!

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Fresh cod served with steamed broccoli and couscous -- the main course at a lavish New York gala? Nope. It's what Maddox Jolie-Pitt had for lunch yesterday at his private Manhattan school. Bon appétit!

Maddox Goes to School


Little Maddox attends the prestigious Lycée Français de New York on the Upper East side. Cameras captured Angelina taking Maddox to school last week, wearing the latest in private school haute couture. C'est magnifique!

Today, according to the school menu, Maddox can expect to dine on vegetable chunks soup, rotisserie chicken, green bean almondine, white rice, and yogurt or fruit. Kinda makes that Hot Pocket you were going to microwave look pretty bad, doesn't it?

Tommy Lee -- No Stranger to Gettin' Whupped

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Tommy Lee got a beating from Kid Rock at the VMAs Sunday night, but it wasn't the first set of knuckles to connect with the Motley drummer's jaw -- and TMZ has the tape to prove it!

TMZ obtained this violent footage, shot in February 2006 while Lee was in Kid Rock's hometown of Detroit for the Super Bowl. The video shows Lee, in a fedora, on his way into a Super Bowl party -- when a band of thugs begins pushing and shoving -- until one guy throws a punch that hits Tommy square in the mug!

Details on the cause of the punchfest are sketchy, but a source close to the incident tells TMZ that Lee had been bashing Kid Rock on his way into the party, and the local Detroit boys were sticking up for their homie.

Sam Jackson is a Silent Mutha ...

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The "Shaft" star, who usually plays big personalities on screen, had little to say to TMZ cameras as he exited his New York hotel. Word!

The ever cool and calm Jackson remained tight lipped to photogs, but even he couldn't be impolite as he said "goodnight!" Such a gentleman!

Gummi Bear is on the Air!

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Move over Stone Phillips. Gangway, Jiminy Glick. There's a hot new media slut in town. Yeah. It's Gummi.

The bloated, jittery, pontificating buffoon has decided to create his own webcasts -- and TMZ has your first glimpse of the in-depth reporting you'll be seeing. Gummi asks such incisive questions as "Um." There's a Peabody in here!

GumGum attempted to interview video director Paul Allen at an Ed Hardy gift suite at the Bellagio Hotel in Vegas. Things quickly disintegrated. Then, as every great showman knows, it's time to bring on the dancing girls!

Stefani Queen of Fashion Week

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Gwen Stefani rocked Fashion Week with the debut of her new L.A.M.B. line, while the the streets were flooded with thread-lovin' celebs.

The Friars Club helped Danny DeVito celebrate his new limoncello -- some more. Super slim Kate Bosworth and Nick Cannon went to restaurant Cipriani, while kiddie couple Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz hit up the Rock and Republic Party @ Eyebeam.

All this and more in today's "Ice Cubes for Dinner" edition of Star Catcher!

Janeane Garofalo: I'm Soooo Last Century!

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Actress/comedian Janeane Garofalo was so baffled to find photographers greeting her arrival in Los Angeles on Wednesday, she quipped, "I'm not a celebrity. I'm a moderately successful person." The truth about cats and dogs!

With her rocker pal Henry Rollins carrying suitcases in the background, the 42-year-old lamented to paps about the good ol' days, saying, "I was more famous in 1998." Just like James Van Der Beek, Monica Lewinsky and Hanson!

Poor Janeane, reality bites!

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Britney -- Next Stop Vegas, Y'all

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That's a purple dinosaur alright, but no she's no Barney -- it's a trainasaurus wrecks!

Britney Spears went shopping on Robertson Blvd. yesterday in a very royal colored dress, hitting up a few stores with cousin Alli, before taking off for Vegas to do her we can't wait to see the train wreckage highly anticipated VMA performance, which is assumed to be freaked out by magician Criss Angel.

As usual, Brit was surrounded by photographers and screaming pint sized fans -- all of whom she ignored with equal disdain.

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Barrymore's Longing for Justin

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Justin Long is into Drew Barrymore -- despite the title of their new film. The "He's Just Not That Into You" co-stars were spotted out together Monday night at Izaka-Ya, and they just couldn't keep their hands off each other!

The two held hands, with Drew stroking Justin's hair and back. More video from the same night, posted by our pals over at Just Jared, shows the two locking lips as well -- slipping each other the tongue at the table.

Maybe he's just into what you had for dinner!

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"Grey's" Doc Resuscitates '90s Rapper

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"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo and her fiance, Chris Ivery, dined at II Sole Monday night with ... Heavy D?! The diddly, diddly dee?! The trio was spotted getting into their vehicle as they exited the restaurant -- who knew Heavy D was still alive?!

Leaving the gym was Kimberly Stewart, who was obviously not in the mood for obvious questions. Also out in L.A.: Jesse McCartney, 20, and Evan Ross, 19 -- who had no problem getting into trendy Hollywood lounge, Hyde. Who needs IDs when you're rich ... b**ch?! Jenna Jameson and BF Tito Ortiz were fishing at Koi, where Jenna showed some PG-rated lovin' to photogs. And Criss Angel is magically ridiculous looking exiting Les Deux on Sunday.

All this and more in today's "Can you saw this in half?" edition of L.A. Star Catcher!

Gwen -- Struttin' in Stripes

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Harajuku hottie Gwen Stefani was spotted in New York yesterday, and when asked about her clothing line L.A.M.B -- Love Angel Music Baby -- she said, "It's Incredible!" No doubt!

The Mandarin Hotel was bursting with big celebs, including bubbly talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres, Mississippi native Faith Hill, Gwen's guy Gavin Rossdale, and an off-the-market Usher.

Woody Allen's latest muse, Scarlett Johansson, made a hasty retreat from "Good Morning America" -- while "GMA" personality Robin Roberts hung out after the show to sign autographs.

Unusually chipper Cameron Diaz, wearing aerobics attire, was seen boarding her trailer while on the set of her upcoming movie, "What Happens in Vegas..."

All this and more in today's "I'm not in the mood" edition of Star Catcher!

Owen Wilson Resurfaces

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Just out of the hospital, Owen Wilson spent the holiday weekend with a low-key family BBQ ... which also played host to a herd of snapping paparazzi.

Cameras caught a brief glimpse of Wilson as he arrived to his brother Luke's home, with Owen quickly ducking into the backyard when he found the front door locked.

Though his entrance was botched, Wilson was able to exit the party unnoticed.

Cindy Crawford Smacked by Tot in Lot

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Supermodel Cindy Crawford went to the Malibu Carnival yesterday -- and while leaving, one of the toy-happy tots she had in tow attempted to smack her in the face with a giant balloon hammer! Watch that mole!

The Ivy hosted puffy funnyman Jimmy Kimmel and "Monty Python" comic genius John Cleese, who joked about the "wretched" food and also said, "I don't know why I keep coming back." With a doggy bag that big, he might not need to!

All this and more in today's "Getting Hammered on Labor Day" edition of Star Catcher!

Gummi Bear = Care Bear

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Gummi was outside of sushi house Koi last night -- you know bears love fish! -- and the wiggling blowhard was on a bear of a tear.

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Gummi says, "People like me because ... I have credits." Anywhere else, this might be considered absurd drivel, but in Hollywood, this is the hyper-realistic observation of one sensible bear! And he's a giving Gummi, he asserts, "I'm the caring bear!"

If there are any nail salons or veterinarians specializing in the cleaning of teeth and claws of the blathering ursine species, please contact TMZ.

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