LADY GAGA STILL SINGING: Lady Gaga is planning to drop her backup dancers to perform solo in Jakarta, Indonesia next month to get around a concert ban. Gaga tweeted, “The Jakarta situation is 2-fold: Indonesian authorities demand I censor the show & religious extremist (groups) separately… are threatening violence. If the show does go on as scheduled, I will perform the BTWBall alone.” Gaga’s comments came after she was given permission to perform for a second time in the Phillipines after officials ruled that her first gig complied with decency laws. WILL.I.AM DELIVERS THE TORCH: Black Eyed Peas rapper will.i.am carried the Olympic flame yesterday (May 22) through the city of Taunton in southwest England. Will said, “It feels like a dream, right, It’s something you always saw on TV growing up, so to be here today in the U.K. with all the hard work it took me to get to this level to be able to do that…and now I’m here in the U.K. running the torch. It’s great.”

ASHLEE SIMPSON GETS A PUPPY: Ashlee Simpson reportedly got a new puppy. The white French bulldog puppy was first announced on Ashlee’s Twitter page cuddling with her son Bronx.

NEW MAN FOR TARA REID? Tara Reid is reportedly dating 60-year-old jeweler Fawaz Gruosi.PopEater.com reported that the two were spotted holding hands and looking cozy at the Cannes Film Festival. The New York Times reported that Gruosi is considered “one of the most sought-after watch and jewelry makers of his generation.”

 BRUCE WILLIS TALKS DRAMA: Bruce Willis is speaking out about the drama surrounding his ex-wifeDemi Moore — sort of. He told Esquire, “Sometimes I have to resist the urge to speak. I learned it from dealing with my kids. That’s my number-one rule.” When it comes to getting the scoop on what’s happening, he said, “I’d rather hear what [my daughters] have to say. And this stuff is just a matter of not equating drama with actions that will help them. Teach them to shun drama.”

GWYNETH PATLROW’S DAUGHTER DYES HAIR PINK: Gwyneth Paltrow’s eight-year-old daughter Apple has dyed her hair pink. Apple and her brother Moses made a rare public appearance at London’s O2 Arena Saturday night to watch the Kanye West and Jay Z concert with their mom. Paltrow has discussed her friendship with Jay-Z and Beyonce before, saying last year, “Jay is one of the people I respect most in the world. He’s such an iconoclast in so many ways.”

SCOTT WOLF EXPECTING BABY NO. 2: Scott Wolf is going to be a dad again. The actor and his wife of eight years — Real World: New Orleans alum Kelley — are expecting their second child. Scott broke the news on Twitter, writing, “Just between the 10,149 of you and me, my wife and I are expecting our second child. We are expecting that because she’s pregnant. Happy us.”

JENNIE GARTH HAS A NEW BF? Jennie Garth is reportedly moving on. The actress, who recently announced the end of her 11-year marriage to Peter Facinelli, is reportedly dating HGTV star Antonio Ballatore. Usmagazine.com reported that the two were “flirty and very touchy” over dinner and dessert in Las Vegas recently. The two have also been exchanging flirty Twitter messages for the past several weeks.

NO JAIL FOR BROOKE MUELLER: Brooke Mueller has escaped jail time in her cocaine possession case. TMZ reported that Mueller copped a plea deal, admitting to one count of cocaine possession in exchange for a sentence of a year’s probation. While on probation, Brooke is prohibited from drinking alcohol and must submit to random urinalysis. After the arrest, Brooke spent three months in rehab.

‘DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER’ CANCELLED: Dog the Bounty Hunter is going off the air. After eight seasons, A&E has cancelled the reality series starring Duane “Dog” Chapman. The show featured Chapman, a bail bondsman, and his family as they tracked down fugitives and dealt with their own personal issues. No specific reason was given for the cancellation. ‘AGT’ RATINGS DROP: Howard Stern’s addition to America’s Got Talent isn’t helping the show out in the ratings. Stern’s debut attracted 10.5 million viewers — making it the least-watched season premiere of the show dating back to 2006. His second Monday on the air drew just 9.5 million. However it should be noted that this year, America’s Got Talent debuted during the regular TV season’s finale week — as opposed to the summer season, when it generally kicks off.

GUILIANA RANCIC STAYS WITH E! Giuliana Rancic will be sticking around E! for a while. The E! News/Fashion Police co-host has inked a three-year deal with the network, which will keep her on her staple shows — as well as the red carpet specials. Rancic will also develop series and special ideas for E!. President Suzanne Kolb said, “Our viewers feel a special connection to Giuliana since in many ways she’s grown up on our air over the past decade. Giuliana’s on-air charm, charismatic personality and outstanding professionalism have made her one of TV’s most recognized hosts, and her work has helped propel E! News to new heights.”