Bob Dylan Upset With "Factory Girl": Get in line.Adding to the growing laundry list of problems facing the much-hyped, supposedly Oscar-buzzworthy film, "Factory Girl," is the fact that Bob Dylan is doing everything in his power to make sure it never sees the light of day. From ContactMusic.com:

DYLAN is furious at the producers and scriptwriters of FACTORY GIRL, which stars SIENNA MILLER playing EDIE SEDGWICK, an ANDY WARHOL protege who took an overdose in 1971, claiming the singer played a part in her suicide.

DYLAN's lawyer has written a letter to the producers of the film, stating that the screenplay which depicts the end of an alleged relationship between the two, who met while living in Manhattan in the early 1970s, prompted her "tragic decline into heroin addiction and eventual suicide".

The musician now wants the film pulled until the legal side has been determined, with lawyers admitting DYLAN has "deep concerns" he has been defamed.

Wow, so I guess the most annoying thing about this project isn't Sienna Miller as I had originally thought. Seems like there are layers upon layers of annoyance, which this film seems to be heaping upon the public. Now, I kind of want to see it.

DYLAN SLAMS FILMMAKERS OVER SUICIDE SUGGESTION [ContactMusic.com]

Sarah Silverman: Crowd-pleasin'.At Spike's recent video game awards, a little nugget of smart-assed goodness was uttered by one of my favorite comics of all time, Sarah Silverman. According to TV Guide:

Working HIV and AIDS into a comedy routine is always a risky move, but foulmouthed funny lady Sarah Silverman gave it a shot, telling the gaming crowd that they're celibate "g-a-y-mers," and that they should get an award for their "work in AIDS prevention."

See, now I would have ruined that joke with throwing in a dead baby, and a rape joke to boot, but that's why she's the stand-up comedian and I'm the blogger.

At Spike's Video Game Awards: Heroes, Superman and More! [TV Guide]

Dustin Diamond: Ixnay on the Eech-Scray...and apparently, not Screech. TV Squad reports:

The Smoking Gun has obtained a copy of Dustin Diamond's list of demands contract rider for public appearances and it appears he's very sensitive about being called 'Screech'. The contract says that promoters will be fined $100 for "every offending ad, flyer, or marquee"-- which includes refering to Diamond as his Saved by the Bell character, Screech.

Whatever, dude. As long as you will promise me your sex-tape making days are over, I'll call you whatever the F you want. My retinas are still recovering.

Just don't call him Screech [TV Squad]

Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat: Get Your Sue On.Americans have yet to find an issue that they didn't think would look much better in a law suit. And Sacha Baron Cohen is learning that lesson all too well as a result of his highly successful, yet equally controversial film, "Borat." From Starpulse News Blog:

Sacha Baron Cohen has been hit by a new lawsuit from a man who claims he was "accosted" by the British funnyman in character as Borat in a South Carolina restaurant last year. Footage of the incident, in which Cohen posed as a toilet attendant, did not feature in his hit movie "Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan," but has appeared on the Comedy Central network and the internet.

I didn't realize that being "accosted" warranted suing someone, but maybe I'm still a little fuzzy on the rules for America's favorite pastime.

Sacha Baron Cohen Hit By New Lawsuit [Starpulse News Blog]

Martha Stewart and Howard Stern: A match made in media heaven.This oughta be interesting. Starpulse News Blog reports:

SIRIUS Satellite Radio just announced that Howard Stern will interview Marth Stewart for the first time as she celebrates the one-year anniversary of her SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel -- Martha Stewart Living Radio -- with a visit to "The Howard Stern" Show on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 AM ET.

I predict mistletoe will end up in inappropriate places.

Howard Stern To Interview Martha Stewart [Starpulse News Blog]

Paris Hilton's Nose: You be the judge.After a dinner at which Paris Hilton and Brandon Davis threw down $2600 for a meal and also during which Paris insisted on wearing her sunglasses (despite being indoors), she was seen in their car with what appears to be some highly suspect material still lingering in her nostril. According to Splash News Online:

The wild partying hotel heiress was spotted leaving a top restaurant with what appears to be white stuff up her left nostril. Hilton and Brandon Davis splashed out a whopping $2600 for a slap-up lunch and then left with the strange looking nasal passage clearly visible through the car window.

I don't know what's more disgusting about her, the possible use of the nose candy, or the fact that she was impersonating a blind person all through her meal.

WHAT'S UP PARIS' NOSE? [Splash News Online]

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Lindsay Lohan: "I see drunk people."From CNN:

Lindsay Lohan says she's been going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for a year, but hasn't talked about it because "it's no one's business."

"I just left an AA meeting," the 20-year-old actress tells People magazine in a story posted Tuesday on its Web site.

"I haven't had a drink in seven days. Or anything," she says. "I'm not even legal to, so why would I? I don't drink when I go to clubs. I drink with my friends at home, but there's no need to. I feel better not drinking. It's more fun. I have Red Bull."

So, she's been attending for a year, but has yet to acquire more than a week of sobriety under her belt and we're all supposed to be impressed? Hmm, maybe I wouldn't be so critical if I didn't think she were totally LYING.

Lohan: I haven't had a drink in a week [CNN]

Natalie Portman: Bad girl?In a story one would expect to be about a Lindsay Lohan or a Paris Hilton, The Mirror reports that Natalie Portman (wha?) was recently caught being difficult across the Atlantic. From 3AM:

Filming The Other Boleyn Girl with Scarlett Johansson, Nat, 25, asked the hotel to shut the bar at 10pm, then disturbed other guests with 5am yoga sessions. She persuaded staff to prepare a lavish party for her, Scarlett and crew but couldn't attend at the last minute. One of the staff told us: "We were relieved when she left."

Say it ain't so, Natalie. Well, if it is true, I will say this--Natalie's been pretty damn well-behaved for quite some time, so I guess a "bad girl phase" isn't too terrible--as long as it's a phase. Just don't get all JLO on us, girl.

STORMY PORT IS ON THE DARK SIDE [3AM | The Mirror]

Kid Rock and Conchita Leeflang: This sure didn't take long.Kid Rock sure didn't waste any time crying over his new ex-wife, Pam Anderson. According to FemaleFirst.co.uk:

Rock, who split from wife PAMELA ANDERSON last month (NOV06) after only four months of marriage - even flew to Los Angeles to attend his former flame's birthday party. According to Pagesix.com, the rocker, real name ROBERT RITCHIE, contacted Leeflang just days after his break-up. He immediately moved back to his hometown of Detroit, Michigan and was soon seen out on the town with Leeflang.

I guess it's always good to have a back-up plan. I wonder if she's got "Plan B" tattooed on her somewhere. Now THAT would be romantic.

Rock Reunites With Former Flame? [FemaleFirst.co.uk]

Nicole and Joel in car: Looking highly suspect.I get that Joel's just gone through a pretty devastating break-up from adorable (yet way-too-skinny) Hilary Duff and that he's probably reaching for the nearest tiny starlet to help him forget his troubles. But seriously, Joel, I think I speak for all of America when I say, "Dude, she's bad news." From Damn I'm Cute:

There was a lot of Nicole Richie news over the past few days, I know. But, I don’t want to deny you of these photos that clearly show Ms. DUIchie hanging out with Hilary Duff’s ex, Joel Madden. Clearly the two are shtupping.

Yikes. Oh well, I guess it's at least a better choice then the standard choice of Paris "Rebound of The Stars" Hilton. Or maybe Paris figured Hilary might somehow rally up the strength in her tiny frame to pull a Shanna Moakler on her and decided she best stay the hell away.

Photos of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden [Damn I'm Cute]

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Madonna in an H&M Tracksuit: Like a virgin.Despite the less-than-successful attempt on the part of H&M to market a tracksuit fronted by the Material girl herself, it seems that Hennes & Mauritz are willing to take another chance on Madonna and are sitting down with her to work on a fashion line for a second time. From The Showbuzz:

Madonna has teamed up with Margareta van den Bosch, H&M's head of design, to create the "M by Madonna" women's wear collection, scheduled to be launched globally in March, the company said Thursday. This is the second time the 48-year-old pop singer has collaborated with the Swedish clothing chain. H&M supplied Madonna and her entourage with an offstage wardrobe for her "Confessions" world tour. "I've made no secret of my love for fashion and trends," Madonna said in a statement. "Working with Margareta and H&M was an exciting and new creative challenge for me. I'm really happy with the results and look forward to wearing 'M by Madonna' along with the rest of the world."

Personally, I miss the old Madonna who hardly wore anything. Or if she did, it was really inappropriate.

H&M To Sell 2nd Madonna Fashion Line [The ShowBuzz]

Kate Hudson and son, Ryder: I bet his haircut was more expensive than mine.Wow, and here I was thinking that the only religion anyone in Hollywood actually practiced involved aliens and jumping on couches.  From Tabloid Whore:

Kate Hudson has finally given her son Ryder a haircut. Hudson reportedly did not cut the little cuties hair, forcing him to look like a girl for the better part of his life, because she was following a Jewish tradition where one waits until a child is three years old before cutting any hair (hey Madonna did it with Rocco too).

Well, if Madonna did it...then it must be kosher.  

KATE HUDSON FINALLY FINDS WHERE RYDER HIDES THE SCISSORS [Tabloid Whore!] 

Paris Hilton and Stavros Niachros: I can't imagine what his parents don't like about her.It seems that the parents of Paris Hilton's boyfriend, Stavros Niachros, with whom she has recently reunited, have no interest whatsoever in welcoming the notorious heiress into their lives. From the New York Post's Page Six:

"They refused to meet her last year when Paris and Stavros had dated for a while," a source said. "Paris even followed him and his family to Hawaii, where they go every New Year's, and they still wouldn't meet her. They think she's tacky."

I guess even though money can buy you ass, it still can't buy you class.

STAVROS' PARENTS SNUB PARIS [Page Six | New York Post]

Nicole Richie Mugshot: I have to say, I like the dark hair.Not to be outdone by her good friend Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie now has a DUI of her own. From TMZ:

TMZ has learned that Nicole Richie was arrested for DUI early Monday morning. She was booked at 4:50 AM today and was released around 7:15 this morning. The booking sheet reveals Richie is 5'1" and 85 lbs.

She admitted to smoking pot and taking Vicodin when approached by officers. I'm a little disappointed in my girl Nicole. I thought she was doing so well--what with a little weight back on her frame, and a hair color I can get behind. But this, this is such a disappointingly Lohan move. If she starts cutting herself, I'm going to be so bored with her.

Nicole Richie Popped for DUI [TMZ]

For those of you who may have missed it, SNL did a bang-up job of altering the trailer for Mel Gibson's opus du-jour, "Apocalypto," in such a way as to actually make it look interesting.

Matthew McConaughey at We Are Marshall Press Junket: A vision in plaidSee, this is what happens when we consistently rag on Matthew and tell him that although we appreciate his shirtless appearance, he might want to try wearing a full-outfit once in a while. Sigh.

In any case, I hope his chess team emerges victorious from the tournament he's clearly on his way to attending.

We are Marshall press junket [Splash News Online]

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Dakota Fanning, Creepily Mature: Let's hope for her sake, her fate is more Drew Barrymore and less Danny Bonaduce.The young actress, whose acting career has already been pretty damn prolific--especially considering she's only been on this planet for twelve whole years--has expressed an interest in eventually working behind the camera. From Starpulse News Blog:

She says, "I would love to direct someday. I've learned a lot from watching directors I've worked with, like Steven Spielberg and Gary Winick, whom I worked with on Charlotte's Web. I would love to have that relationship with another actor."

Fanning also stated, "I would love to menstruate someday." Just kidding. But seriously, I'm dying for her to do something age-appropriate like burp or, oh, I don't know...NOT star in a movie that has her acting in a rape scene.

Dakota Fanning: 'I Would Like To Direct Someday.' [Starpulse News Blog]