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Ellen to Fill Abdul Void
Ellen Degeneres will take over for Paula Abdul as the clueless-but-kind judge on "American Idol." The talk show diva recently confirmed her appointment as the permanent fourth judge on the hit show. (via DListed)

Katherine Heigl: The New Angelina?
Seeking to expand their family, Katherine Heigl and hubby Josh Kelly are planning to adopt a 10-month-old girl from South Korea. (via The Hollywood Gossip)
Strangers in the Night
Liza Minelli really wants to meet Kayne West. At a recent soiree for Paper magazine, she sent one of her flacks to set up the rendezvous but, unfortunately for the diva, the two were unable to connect before she had to take the stage to perform at the party. (via Radar Online)
D-Bag of the Day: Brett Ratner
Director Brett Ratner is too busy talking on his cell phone to, um, direct. In a series of outtakes from a recent commerical he directed, Ratner is seen chatting on his celly and barking orders distractedly. (via Defamer)
Hole Lotta Lawsuit
Courtney Love is proving the courtroom really is her second home. She plans on suing the company behind "Guitar Hero 5" for the use of Kurt Cobain's image in the video game. (via Perez Hilton)
Motormouth: Victoria Beckham
"People think I'm a moody bitch. I do have my insecurities. Maybe that's why I look a little bit serious." -- Victoria Beckham on why she's also sporting a sour puss. (via Celebuzz)