DEMI LOOKING FOR NEW TWITTER NAME: @mrskutcher tweeted, “Time for a change, twitter name change… any suggestions?”
JASON SEGEL TALKS MICHELLE WILLIAMS: When asked about his girlfriend Jason said, “I think we would just very much like to be happy. That’s all I’m going to say about it.”
MELISSA JOAN HART PREGNANT: The actress, mom to two sons, is pregnant with a third child.
JENNIFER ANISTON IS HAPPY FOR BRAD: Jennifer Aniston’s name has of course been worked into news of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s engagement — but sources say she’s fine. An insider told Peoplemagazine, “Jen moved on a long time ago, and she is trying to just focus on her own happiness. Jen is not a bitter person and she has always wanted Brad to be happy.” The source also noted that Aniston is “very happy with Justin (Theroux) – and that’s what she is focusing on right now.”
RYAN O’NEAL’S CANCER IS REALLY STAGE 2: Although it was originally reported as stage 4 prostate cancer — Ryan O’Neal says that the disease is actually stage 2 and is “under control.” He also toldNightline in a new interview that he has skin cancer — a melanoma — on his nose. O’Neal, 70, was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2001, but that went into remission in 2006.
LINDSAY LOHAN ACCUSER JUST WANTS AN APOLOGY: A lawyer for the woman accusing Lindsay Lohan of assault claims that all her client wants is an apology from the actress. According to attorney Mark Haushalter, “My client, Marisa Dugas, just wants Lindsay Lohan to publicly apologize to her for the assault, and be held responsible for her actions. I can definitively tell you that Marisa has absolutely no plans to sue Lindsay Lohan. Lindsay should be treated just like everyone else and not get any special treatment because she is a celebrity. Lindsay Lohan needs to stop lying about where she really was that night and grow up.” Dugas says that Lindsay assaulted her at The Standard hotel, but Lohan claims she was never even on the premises on the night in question.
PIPPA MIDDLETON IN THE CLEAR? Pippa Middleton may be off the hook. There were reports that Kate’s little sister could face jail time after riding in a car while the driver waved a gun at a photographer — but sources now say the weapon was just a toy. Police in Paris, where the incident occurred, say they are not investigating and have no complaint.
SNL STARS STICKING AROUND FOR ELECTION? Even though it’s been rumored that Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg, and Jason Sudeikis will be leaving Saturday Night Live after this season, one writer on the show says he’s fairly certain the trio will be around for the presidential election later this year. Jim Downey reportedly said, “I’m sure they would stick around for the pre-election shows.”
‘JERSEY SHORE’ HOUSE VANDALIZED: The Jersey Shore house is being vandalized. A realtor for the infamous Seaside Heights property told TMZ that fans — or haters — keep tagging the walls of the house. It’s gotten to be such a problem, that the exterior is now repainted on a weekly basis. TMZ added that in light of the issue, they have stepped up security around the premises.
LAWSUIT PENDING AGAINST ‘BACHELOR’ FRANCHISE: Two African American men are reportedly planning to sue ABC and the producers of The Bachelor franchise for racial discrimination. TMZ reported that the men arrived at a Nashville hotel to audition for the show, but were left out of the audition process, allegedly because of their race. Neither were called back.
MINDY WILL STAR ON ‘MINDY’: Mindy Kaling’s new Fox pilot has a name . . . Mindy. Vulture reported on the name but no plot or casting details have been revealed.
T.R. KNIGHT LANDS ROLE IN JACKIE ROBINSON BIOPIC: T.R. Knight will reportedly star in the upcoming Jackie Robinson biopic. The Grey’s Anatomy alum won’t actually be playing the baseball legend — he’ll be taking on the role of Brooklyn Dodgers travelling secretary Harold Parrott. Chadwick Boseman will play Jackie, and Harrison Ford will play Dodgers’ executive, Branch Rickey.