Lindsay Lohan's lip-sync, family feuds, & Sprite spittin'

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Anticlown.com has a video clip that swears Lindsay Lohan is lipping her tunes in concert in front of thousands of fans. . . you decide. Hey, at least she sings better than Ashlee . . .

In other Lindsay news, it's been suggested that stage dad Michael Lohan put up a show for the press when he staged an altercation with his estranged wife (Lindsay's ma) Dina.

He's been trying to shopping around a new idea for a reality show called "Living with the Lohans." Now, if he's not as funny and wild and wierd as Ozzy Osbourne, ain't no way that sucker's gonna get off the ground.

Anyhoo, it was reported he went to the courthouse with a film crew and where he waited like a stalker for his wife, Dina Lohan, in the hallway. A witness told Kieran Crowley of the New York Post that Michael Lohan has demonstrated that "he's more interested in milking his daughter's success for his own financial remuneration than in being a responsible father or husband. In fact, the only outreach Michael has made to his family in recent months is an attempt to participate in this ludicrous reality show for which he would be compensated significantly."

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Ashlee Simpson: More of that sexy acid reflux thing

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"Next week, Ashlee Simpson is launching her tour. When asked about it, Ashlee said, 'Luckily if I'm late, they can always start without me.'" – Conan O'Brien

Yeah, you never know when a nasty case of acid reflux might kick in . . .

But Conan doesn't need to write funnies on Ashlee - she provides enough comedy just trying to screech as a singer.

She released a single in January, with such oh-so saucy lyrics, as she tries to ditch her "good girl" image. The song reveals her most intimate sex fantasies. She says, "It's something every girl thinks about. I sat down before I wrote it and thought, I'm a girl, I'm feminine and I can be sexy so here goes."

And her fantasy is . . . "You can dress me up in diamonds, you can dress me up in dirt. You can throw me like a linesman, I like it better when it hurts." - Now THAT'S funny!

Update on the Michael Jackson trainwreck . . .

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There's a buzz around the courthouse at the Michael Jackson trial that the star recently failed a lie detector test.

Jackson reportedly took the tests a month ago and failed miserably. Not that it matters as far as his defense goes . . . since the tests aren't admissible as evidence in a California court. Score one for the wierd one who will likely deny he even took the tests.

Anyhoo, it sounds like the trial could begin as early as next Tuesday, in which case, Jackson will probably pull his best "Captain Crunch meets the Navy" outfit from the closet to wear and impress us all. If you ask me, his attorneys should plead insanity instead of Not Guilty, because Jackson doesn't appear to have a clue how serious this is.

As for the ridiculous list of character witnesses, like Kobe Bryant, don't believe it. It's just publicity. On the "Tonight Show" the other night, Jay Leno said he has no idea why HE'S listed as a possible defense witness. Leno joked on that his relationship with Jackson was perfectly innocent. He said that "all we did was cuddle" and "people have to make it something dirty."

Leno also promised that he won't rat out Jackson: "Us white folks, we stick together."

Anna Kournikova Boasts about her Boobs

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Anna loves Anna, and she loves to run at the mouth. Quoth the Husky Rusky:

Duh, Korny, you’re 20. Of course your breasts don’t sag. (Boobs on chicks don’t sag at that age, only on flabby guys who are 20.) And why should we believe you, you won't even fess up to marrying Enrique Iglesius.

Breast perfections aside, Anna Kournikova boasts about her attributes (but not, like, her tennis ability) in a new quotes book that captures the pearls of wisdom that fall out of the mouths of pro tennis players.

Witness the likes of Serena Williams, who is also unburdened by false modesty when she said: "I'm really exciting. I smile a lot. I win a lot, and I'm really sexy."

(Slap us sideways, Serena.) You can read more juicy quotes out of the mouths of Serena, "Horny Korny" and all the other ego-spouting players on the pro tour in tennis writer Paul Fein's new book "You can Quote Me On That! Greatest Tennis Quips, Insights And Zingers." Release Date: February 7, 2005, by Potomac Books. The book is available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble online. www.tennisquotes.com

Nicollette Sheridan Banned for Life from Sushi Bar

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Damn You Sushi Nazi! You spoke the words everyone dreads to hear: "You banned for life! Nooooo Sushi for YOU!" According to the National Enquirer (a very reliable rag), those very words were directed at Nicollette Sheridan , who was bounced from L.A.'s Sushi Nozawa for sending back her fish to the kitchen. A no-no.

The restaurant's chef, Nozawa, known to many as the "Sushi Nazi" won't allow food to be sent back -- Never. Nada. Nyet. Nope. Nunka. Apparently, all the regulars who eat there understand this little rule. Enter a Desperate Housewife . . .

One witness told the Enquirer (a very reliable rag), "Nicollette had a meltdown--she was absolutely seething." and then Nozawa said, "She kept yelling how angry she was. I told her, 'No, I am angry with you! You need to get out now and never come back!"

And then Sheridan was most un-stoked. She said angrily, "You can't treat people like that" and (this is probably what did it) called him a "weird old man."

That did it. The Sushi Nazi then screamed, "You're nasty, nasty lady star! That's it! You are banned for life! No sushi for you!"

Sheridan's people tell a different story. THEY're saying that Sheridan and fellow domestic diva Marcia Cross were told to leave because Cross wasn't eating. The reps say Sheridan offered to pay double so her friend could keep her seat at the sushi bar. Alas, Sheridan's people admit that at least part of the story is true - the famous Housewives were indeed, bounced from the bar.

Joss Stone could make a better Janis . . .

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I hope you caught Joss Stone singing "Cry Baby" and "Piece of my Heart" with Melissa Etheridge the other night. They rocked on the Grammy Awards in their dual tribute to the late, great Janis Joplin who you'll be hearing more about in 2005.

It seems that the Janis Joplin's estate has announced a new reality TV show "Search for the Pearl" will be produced this year. Joplin wannabes from around the country will be invited to audition, and five finalists will be flown to San Francisco to perform for a panel of judges. The winner who can look and sound most like Janis will then headline a world concert tour, performing with bands that played with Joplin including Big Brother & The Holding Company, the Kozmic Blues Band and Full Tilt Boogie Band. "We are excited about bringing Janis and her music to her fans and introduce her style and spirit to future fans as well," said Michael Joplin, the singer's brother, in a statement. The tour will culminate in a star-studded tribute concert in 2006.

Why not just have Joss Stone do the tour and cover all Janis songs?

Oh, well. There's money in reality TV contests but let's hope the singers are more talented than those seen on American Ido1.

In addition to the TV show and tour, the estate also announced that Janis' life will be the subject of a new film to star singer Pink and be directed by Penelope Spheeris.

If you want to read more on the Rock Legend Janis Joplin, who died in 1970 from a drug overdose at the age of 27, go to www.officialjanis.com.

More Room for Rhona Mitra on Boston Legal

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Looks like there's more room for Rhona Mitra's character on Boston Legal now that actress Lake Bell is gone.

Now, there's nothing wrong with Lake Bell, but the show was definitely crowded with two long-haired brunettes who were both after James Spader's ass. Rhona is the leggy Brit (Her mother is Irish, her father is English/Indian) who is gaining quite a fan following. The roles are starting to come too -- She was in last year's "Highwayman" with Jim Caviezel, as well as "The Life of David Gale" and "Sweet Home Alabama".

Her breakout role should have come as Laura Croft, but Tomb Raider fans were disappointed that Angelina Jolie was picked for the big screen version. Rhona was the original live action Lara Croft model for Eidos Interactive's Tomb Raider series in England. No doubt, Rhona will have a great acting career, and not just because she's a knockout.

, And just a note about Boston Legal, the fast-paced dark comedy/drama that depicts high paid lawyers confronting social and moral issues while having sex under a desk. The combination of James Spader and William Shatner is incredibly strong as the male leads of the show, and it's hard to image that Scott Foley was considered for the Alan Shore part but turned it down. (Thanks, Scott!) Nobody plays the male slut as well as Spader does. (Brad Chase: "I outrank you." Alan Shore: "And I'm such a slut for authority!")

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Would YOU Know Leo if He Was Standing In Front of You?

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He's used to adoring fans screaming for him at premiers, and film critics who usually love him (or hate him), but Leonardo DiCaprio recently got a taste of what the average person on the street really thinks of him.

"I went to a supermarket with my cap and glasses on, and I was on the cover of a magazine,? Leo told a rep from contactmusic.com. "I was behind a woman at the checkout counter who was looking at magazines.

She turned to me and goes, 'There he is again, that Leonardo DiCaprio. Don't you wish he'd just disappear?'?

"I said to myself, 'This is the moment where I either go, "Do you know who I am?" or put my hat further down, pay for my CornNuts and get out of there."

Apparently, he's a master of disguise -- and polite enough not to snarl at people who don't recognize him.

HIghlights of the Grammys

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Alicia Keyes (below) won four awards, Usher won three, but the late Ray Charles dominated the awards categories last night at the Grammys, winning eight including "Album of the Year" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Genius Loves Company.

It was THE BEST Grammys show in memory and the music was awesome, from the Alicia Keyes/Jamie Foxx duet, to the tribute to Southern Rock (with Gretchen Wilson), Kanye West performing "Jesus Walks," Bonnie Raitt and Billy Preston performing "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?". There were far more highlights than lowlights and here's a handful:, Best quote: "Everybody wanted to know what I would do if I didn't win," said Kanye West, holding up his award. "I guess we'll never know." (West had a meltdown after the American Music Awards backstage after he lost Best New Artist to Gretchen Wilson.)

Rocker Melissa Etheridge, who is bald from battling breast cancer, was joined by Joss Stone in a strong tribute to legend Janis Joplin. After Etheridge sang, CBS keep showing the lesbians in the front row, and then would switch to cancer survivor Lance Armstrong for reaction shots. Lame.

Franz Ferdinand and Joss Stone left empty-handed, despite their successes at the Brit Awards earlier in the week.

Quentin Tarentino reminded me of Randy Quaid standing there wearing what looked like a ski jacket (with flapping lift ticket) and a wool cap.

Country music legend Loretta Lynn won the Country Album of the Year Grammy for "Van Lear Rose." Her producer, singer Jack White of the White Stripes, said: "We were sitting on the front porch together while we were making this record, and in between songs, she told me, 'You know what Jack? Fourteen of my songs got banned by country radio, and every time they wouldn't play them, they went to No. 1. Well, country radio wouldn't play this one either. Look who's No. 1 now."

Jennifer Lopez being outsung by her husband, Marc Anthony, during their performance of "Escapemonos."

Aren't we all tired of the Black Eyed Peas now?

From the "Why are these people gettin' Grammys" list - Britney Spears won her first for best dance recording for "Toxic," and Bill Clinton won (again) for Best Spoken Album.

List of the top awards:

Lifetime Achievement: Led Zeppelin
Album of the Year: Genius Loves Company, Ray Charles and various artists.
Record of the Year: Here We Go Again, Ray Charles and Norah Jones.
Song of the Year: Daughters, John Mayer.
Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: Vertigo, U2.
Country Album: Van Lear Rose, Loretta Lynn.
Rap Album: The College Dropout, Kanye West.
R&B Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys, Alicia Keys.
New Artist: Maroon 5.
Rock Album: American Idiot, Green Day.

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Paris Hilton on the Playboy Cover

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Paris Hilton is Playboy’s new cover girl — they claim, but she didn't pose for them. The men's magazine has been desperate to strike a deal with Paris to appear in the magazine, so they've taken matters into their own groping hands. The March issue features a cover shot of a woman (who looks like Hilton) in fishnet stockings and a red bustier, with a headline next to it that boasts "Paris Hilton: Sex Star of the Year."

But Paris has been refusing to take her clothes off for the mag for some time, and fans who purchase the magazine won't find any pictures of her inside. Her spokeswoman Gina Hoffman told MSNBC that "I'm afraid that people will see it and think Paris posed for Playboy, which she did not. And she certainly didn't pose for that cover shot either. I don't know where they got that photo." The Hilton people hav not released any reaction from Hilton about the cover shot.

Yes, but . . . it was rumored awhile back that Paris' mother, Kathy Hilton, freaked when Playboy offered $200,000 to Paris to take off her clothes. Paris allegedly asked for $500,000 to pose, because she claims her inheritance of the Hilton Hotel empire will not be enough to keep her in her lavish lifestyle. So, poor Paris, it's back to The Simple Life where she milks cows and works as a ramp rat loading bags on airplanes.