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This article focuses on the relationship between celebrities Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie. Richie and Paris Hilton have been BFF (best friends forever) since childhood-close enough to be each other's accessory-but could they now be drifting apart?These days the pair, in their third season on FOX's reality show The Simple Life, are rarely seen together off duty. A friend of both says the rift is growing in direct proportion to Richie's increasing emotional maturity-even though, at 23, she's a whole seven months younger than Hilton. And, say several sources familiar with the situation at Simple Life, fewer leafy greens in her contract. The sources say Hilton gets the higher pay (she's earning an estimated $5 million for this season's Life) and that has made for one riled Richie. INSETS: NICOLE SLIMS DOWN;PARIS: FAB LITTLE RICH GIRL.

This article presents an obituary of television personality Johnny Carson, who died of complications from emphysema. Carson died quietly at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with only immediate family by his side: Christopher, 54, a golf instructor, and Cory, 51, a guitarist, his sons with first wife Jody, and his fourth wife, Alexis, 54, the woman who shared his many travels as well as his preference for solitude. For the record, Carson didn't invent the late-night talk show. He didn't even invent Tonight. After rising through the world of radio and game shows, he was 36 on Oct. 1, 1962, when he took over as host from mercurial Jack Paar (who died last year at 86). But it was Carson who turned that desk--a flimsy prop table--into the Holy Grail for several generations of comic talents, including David Letterman, now on CBS, Conan O'Brien, who is expected to take over from Leno in 2009 ("Anyone who does this for a living," he said, "is trying in vain to be Johnny Carson") and Jon Stewart. Carson, though, was a tonic, not an aphrodisiac. His show was a smooth-humming engine that purred on and on, toting up a final guest tally of more than 22,000 as its host over time came to resemble the hood ornament, sleek and silvery. INSETS: Ed McMahon;Alter Egos;JOHNNY'S UNSHAKABLE HABIT;Ladies and Gentleman ... the Great Carsoni!

When celebrities shine their luster on a cause, small miracles and big research dollars often follow. Sure, some celebs may align themselves with charities to enhance their public image: a donation here, a photo op there. But many others take such causes far more seriously. "The only thing celebrity is good for is to bring attention to things that need attention," says Julianne Moore, who used her stardom to shine a light on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, a little-known yet relatively common genetic disorder. Stars are often persuaded to go the extra mile through a chance encounter that over time grows into a heartfelt and deeply personal connection. As the following stories show, these relationships can be both painful and poignant. But many others take such causes far more seriously.

Discusses the relationship between celebrities Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Plans for a wedding; Consideration of the criticism of the film 'Gigli,' starring both Affleck and Lopez; How Affleck was spotted at a strip club in Los Angeles, California.

Reports on the diet techniques of several celebrities as of June 12, 2000 such as Suzanne Somers, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, and others.

Presents news briefs regarding celebrities such as actor Michael J. Fox.

Presents several brief stories about celebrities for September 6, 1999. The policy of department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys to close their doors to the public to allow celebrities to shop; Concerns regarding the weight loss of actress Jennifer Aniston; Brief interview with actor Clayton Moore, who portrayed the Lone Ranger on television in the 1940s.

Focuses on celebrities that have had makeovers to change their images. Oprah Winfrey; Madonna; Courtney Love; Courtney Thorne-Smith; Janet Jackson; Gwyneth Paltrow; Paula Jones; Linda Tripp; Monica Lewinsky; Others.

This article reports on celebrity couple Jude Law and Sienna Miller. Actors who met while filming the motion picture "Alfie" in 2003, the couple has endured various breakups, engagements and alleged infidelity. Friends of the couple claim that Law and Miller's breakup in November 2006 is both mutual and permanent.

This article reports on celebrity couple Nicky Hilton and David Katzenberg. Hilton, an heiress to the Hilton hotel empire and Katzenberg, the son of DreamWorks cofounder Jeffrey Katzenberg, have been friends since childhood. Hilton, who broke up with actor Kevin Connolly in October 2006, was seen with Katzenberg at the Hollywood hotspot Les Deux a month later.

Reports that actress Mary-Kate Olsen is taking an approved leave of absence from her studies at New York University. Statement that she was taking an acting class in which she pretended to be a phone-sex operator.

Discusses how Alexis Arquette, brother to celebrities David, Patricia and Rosanna Arquette, is planning to get a sex change. How he will air his story as a documentary on A&E in 2006; Comments from network spokeswoman Nancy Dubuc about the need for Arquette to tell his story honestly and not be influenced.

Reports that actor George Clooney answered questions about journalism and the media at Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism. Advice that he gave to journalists; Thoughts on blogs versus mainstream media.

Discusses how the television program "The Simple Life," has been cancelled by FOX network. Efforts of 20th Century Fox, the studio that created the series, to find a new network for the program, which features celebrities Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton; Assertion that Hilton and Richie are still getting paid per their contract, despite the show not being aired.

Focuses on the activities of actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Canada. Relationship between Pitt and Jolie's children; Purchase of some paintings by Jolie from a charity exhibition of art made by Ghanian children; How Pitt is taking flying lessons with Jolie.

Reports that singer Nick Lachey may be interested in co-owning the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. Assertion that Lachey dreams of getting involved with a baseball team somehow.

Reports on the relationship between actors Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston after filming ended for the film "The Break Up" in Chicago, Illinois. Description of their behavior together at Chicago's Bella Lounge; Speculation about whether they are more than just friends; Assertion that if they are a couple, they will have to pursue a long distance relationship.

Reports that celebrity Martha Stewart has been allowed to take off the ankle bracelet that she was required to wear. Assertion about how she removed it; How she is still under supervised release for 18 months; Claim by Stewart that the bracelet did not impede her ability to produce two new television programs.

Reports on the relationship between actress Lindsay Lohan and drummer Harry Judd from the British band McFly. Speculation on whether they are dating; How they both will appear in the film "Just My Luck"; Time that they spent together in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Reports on the attendance of actress Teri Hatcher at the Academy of Magical Arts annual awards in March 2005. Her interest in magic; How she is a member of the Magic Castle, a private clubhouse for the academy in Hollywood.

Discusses how actress Angelina Jolie balances her acting career with her role as both United Nations goodwill ambassador and single mom. Assertion that she travels with her adopted son Maddox to show him the world; How her son loves Africa; Readiness of Jolie to adopt another child.

Focuses on the 30th birthday party held for actress Eva Longoria in March 2005. Celebrities who attended; Mexican theme of the party; Gifts that she received.

Presents photographs of actress Julia Robert with her twin babies, Phinnaeus and Hazel, and her husband Danny Moder in Taos, New Mexico.

This article focuses on celebrities who attended and took part in the World Economic Forum in 2005. This year's World Economic Forum in Davos, which ended Jan. 30, was one very odd Swiss cocktail. As usual, International power brokers from Tony Blair to Bill Clinton to Google cofounder Sergey Brin talked about world problems On the other hand, there were ...celebrities. Lots of them. Bono, Richard Gere, Lionel Richie and Chris Tucker were spotted. Angelina Jolie--who said she's having trouble finding time for film work because traveling for the U.N. has been "more fulfilling and interesting"--hosted meetings about refugees, and Sharon Stone pleaded for money to prevent malaria in Africa (she raised $1 million).

This article describes the behavior of actress Laura Flynn Boyle during a British Airways flight. Passengers on a Jan. 21 British Airways flight from L.A. to London didn't need headphones to watch the Lara Flynn Boyle show. According to reports in the British press, the former Practice star flashed her breasts at the crew, stumbled around the first class cabin and tried to climb into a fellow flyer's bed. An airline spokesman confirmed the story's veracity but declined to elaborate on details or name names. The American rep for the ever-thin actress, who is in England filming the drama Land of the Blind, with Ralph Fiennes and Donald Sutherland, did not respond to repeated calls for comment. However, Flynn Boyle's U.K. rep, when questioned by the British press about the 34-year-old actress's conduct, said, "It is completely inconsistent with her character and behavior."

This article reports that actors Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth are no longer dating. Admirers deemed them one of Hollywood's hottest couples, and observers said they were madly in love. But after nearly three years of dating--and rumors of an engagement--Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth have called it quits. The breakup hasn't prevented Bloom, 28, and Bosworth, 22, from hanging out. The two were spotted with friends Jan. 21 at West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont.

This article focuses on the feud between television news personalities Jon Stewart and Tucker Carlson. The Daily Show's Jon Stewart accused Tucker Carison of "partisan hackery" on CNN's political shoutfest Crossfire. Carlson then framed Stewart as Sen. John Kerry's "butt boy." Stewart renewed the attack on his Comedy Central show, after which Carlson told Scoop, "I'm bored by him."

This article reports on the request of Martha Stewart to not be photographed while in prison. Martha Stewart has a request for her fellow inmates: No pictures, please. On Oct. 16, at roll call, a guard asked the Alderson Federal Prison Camp inmates if they had anything to say. Stewart asked the cons to respect her privacy and not photograph her. Stewart, 63, has found refuge in the prison library, visiting almost daily to check out videos.

Provides an interview with actor Rob Lowe. How Lowe is working on a television miniseries called 'Salem's Lot' with actor Donald Sutherland, James Cromwell, and Andre Braugher; His family vacations on the South Pacific; Relationship with his wife and children.

Discusses how Bobby Brown failed to attend the August 9, 2003 birthday celebration for his wife, singer Whitney Houston. Claims that the security at the party had a warrant for the arrest of Brown; How Brown violated terms of probation for a drunk-driving charge in 1996.

Reports that singer LeAnn Rimes is selling her renovated home in Bel Air, California. Her plans to move in with husband Dean Sheremet in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mentions how actress Nicole Kidman is renting the apartment of musician Lenny Kravitz in New York City. How Kidman is filming the movie, 'The Stepford Wives'; Consideration of how the pair was spotted together at a birthday party for Kravitz at the Knitting Factory.

Citing health reasons, singer Kelly Osbourne abruptly canceled her European tour on August 12, 2003 and flew to New York City. The problem, says her London representative, began a few weeks ago while dining in the South of France with her brother Jack, who recently emerged from drug-and-alcohol rehabilitation center. "She and Jack got a bit of food poisoning there," the representative said. Kelly returned to Britain as an opening act for singer Robbie Williams but soon tired.

Discusses the relationship between celebrities Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz. How Diaz has been seen with Timberlake's mother, Lynn Harless, at his concerts; Consideration of how the couple spent a vacation on the beaches of New Jersey.