Rev. Al on Abdul -- 'I'll Try to Overcome!'
Paula Abdul's scatterbrained quotables on the "American Idol" panel will be missed by many people -- but Reverend Al. Sharpton sure ain't one of 'em.
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Bill Clinton A Hero's Welcome
Having secured the release of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee from a North Korean jail, Bill Clinton continued to do what he does best yesterday in NYC: Proving how much he really is The Man.
BTW -- We're pretty sure we heard an "MVP" chant in the background...
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Drew & Justin -- Art Imitates Sex Life
How's this for an easy day on the job: Getting paid to make out with your own girlfriend.
Real life lovahs Drew Barrymore and Justin Long were in NYC today filming "Going the Distance" -- and they sure did.
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Brad & Angie Set Off McFreakout
Shiloh, Zahara, Pax and Maddox may have been the ones getting Happy Meals -- but the happiest people at an L.A. Mickey D's this weekend were the employees serving Brangelina's brood.
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When in Rome, Freak the Hell Out Over J.Lo
Jennifer Lopez went to a lingerie store in Rome last night -- and apparently every single Italian in the country got the memo and showed up.
That's more people than will ever admit to watching "Gigli."
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Marilyn Manson Forks on the First Date
Marilyn Manson recently threatened to personally hunt down journalists who criticized him and his band -- and last night in Philly, he brandished his weapon of choice: A fork.
Manson was on his way out of a dinner date in Philadelphia with a mystery new brunette -- a brunette he even kissed on the mouth in front of the entire paparazzi.
Before stealing the kiss, Manson stole a dining utensil from the restaurant, which he eventually chucked at a papper. Fortunately, no serious injuries were suffered in the run-by forking.
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Chris Brown Shot in Rihanna Drive By
As part of his plea deal, Chris Brown is supposed to stay 50 yards away from Rihanna -- but last night he got dangerously close, driving right by her in his SUV as she ate inside Cipriani's in NYC.
She didn't invite him in for dinner.
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Lindsay Has Meltdown on Sam's Stoop
Samantha Ronson had a delightful surprise waiting for her when she got home at 5 in the morning this weekend -- a crying, yelling, accusing Lindsay Lohan and her wasteoid mystery friend.
LiLo, doing her best Alex Forrest Saturday night, sat on Sam's front stoop for two hours until she got home -- and when Ronson did, it wasn't pretty.
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Poor Sport -- Beckham Taunts Fans
If David Beckham wanted to get ticked off Galaxy fans back on his side, challenging them to a fight probably wasn't the best way to go about it.
At yesterday's home match against Milan, L.A. fans booed every time Beckham got the ball -- and eventually David couldn't take it anymore. He started taunting the crowd and had to be held back by security from seriously getting into it with one fan who jumped from the bleachers to throw down.
The best way to keep everyone happy -- just keep taking off that shirt.
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Rowe Has a Cow -- Cops Called
Cops came a callin' to Debbie Rowe's horse ranch in Palmdale, CA yesterday when two photographers were cuffed after Michael Jackson's surrogate called the cops.
One of the photogs was busted for not having a driver's license -- the other for riding on top of the first guy's car while it was moving.
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R. Patz Makes Me Wanna Scream
WARNING: Dogs or babies with developing ear drums should not watch the following video of Robert Pattinson ... not that they normally would.
Those rabid "Twilight" fans are ridiculously devoted -- and extremely loud.
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Britney & Paris -- Together Again
Tourists at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France were treated to a real wonder of engineering yesterday -- the one and only Britney Spears.
Brit Brit, who's in town on tour, brought her two kids to the national landmark. What she didn't bring: A bra.
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Lohan Stiffs Locksmith Who Came to Her Rescue
Lindsay Lohan called a locksmith for help late last night -- and showed her gratitude by stiffing him!
Linds and Sam Ronson called USafe Locksmith to Sam's house when they realized they lost the house keys.
As the locksmith did his thing, Lindsay found an open window and told the locksmith he could stop. The locksmith asked for his $39 fee, but Lindsay refused, offering $20 instead.
The locksmith tells us Sam then told him to move his car away from the property. He obliged, but when he came back, Lindsay and Sam had locked themselves in the house and didn't pay him a penny.
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Michael's Mother Prepares for Memorial
Katherine Jackson, Michael's mother and current guardian of his children, was seen at a nail salon yesterday in Woodland Hills.
Debbie Rowe Almost Goes Kung Pow on Pap!
Michael Jackson baby bearer Debbie Rowe was swarmed by paparazzi outside a Lancaster Chinese restaurant yesterday -- and when one dude got too close, she flipped, screaming "Are you ready to have your butt kicked? Don't f**king touch me!"
According to reports, Rowe will attend the Jackson memorial ceremony at the Staples Center tomorrow.
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Brad Pitt: With Friends Like You...
Brad Pitt's bike broke down yesterday -- so he hopped a ride with some photogs (not us) so he could get to a very important meeting. Now here's the rub -- he didn't want to be filmed even though he was in a car full of pappers.