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Hollywood in a Nutshell

The 3 R’s of Hollywood gossip that’s stirring up the week

I’m not one to gossip [insert LOL here], but I’m always interested in what’s shaking up Hollywood, probably because it makes my life all the more tolerable.

RELATIONSHIPS
How much do we love hearing about the shenanigans and going-ons of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes? Word on the strip according to New York Post is that Ken and Skipper are engaged which Holmes’ reps are denying. This claim may have something to do with Cruise’s lovesick seizure on The Oprah Winfrey Show about a week ago. The Top Gun star was jumping up and down shouting “I’m so in love” before devouring Oprah and the first two rows of the audience during the commercial break.

Speaking of engagements and eating, Paris Hilton is set to wed her boyfriend of six-months Paris Latsis. About a month ago, Hilton had said she was ready to start a family, as that would finally complete her life. Now she is one step closer – God have mercy on our souls. Latsis apparently proposed to the heiress on Wednesday after her return from a three-week Euro trip promoting House of Wax.

RELATIVES
Lindsay Lohan’s father, Michael, will serve up to four years in jail after pleading guilty to drink driving, attempted assault, aggravated harassment and criminal contempt. Papa Lohan was caught driving under the influence using a suspended license as well as threatening his family (estranged wife Dina, kids and brother-in-law) and violating his court restraining order when he drove by his wife’s house. He was denied his request to enter rehab instead of serving time. Move over Tom Sizemore, we may have a new “Man of the Year” here.

REUNIONS
On a lighter side of Hollywood, a couple of reunions are in the works. Don’t you…forget about The Breakfast Club. That’s right! MTV is looking to reunite the Brain, the Princess, the Criminal, the Jock and the Basketcase (also known as Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy) at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards airing June 9. Brat pack members of the classic John Hughes teen dramedy have all confirmed except for Emilio who we can only assume/pray is pining for that Mighty Ducks prequel instead – that’s the only excuse you get Mr. Estevez!

Also, Jane Fonda has made a great Hollywood comeback with her role in Monster-In-Law starring opposite Jennifer Lopez. Now the political activist is in negotiations to reprise her role in a sequel to the hit 1980 movie Nine to Five possibly titled (get this) Nine to Five-Thirty. Her co-stars in the film, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton would star alongside Fonda in the possible sequel, as they have been willing and ready for some time – suggested new title? “We Need Work”.