When I was in college “Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas” came out and it was HUGE among the people I knew. I must admit, it was really odd for me to see but it sure was fun to watch Johnny Depp morph into someone else as he so often does. (and Christopher Meloni as the gay concierge haha)

Well, Depp is going to transform once again to his good friend, Hunter S. Thompson. Variety had the scoop!

Depp will play Paul Kemp, a freelance journo writing for a rundown newspaper in 1950s Puerto Rico and surrounded by a bunch of lost souls bent on self-destruction. The journo was 22 when he wrote the autobiographical novel and had yet to develop his trademark gonzo style. It was written in 1959 but not published until 1998.

Depp previously starred in the bigscreen adaptation of Thompson’s psychedelic-soaked adventures chronicled in “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” published in 1972.

I just hope this doesn’t spawn a whole slew of wannabe Hunters again. I mean it was bad enough the first time Depp did this. Boys wearing aviators walking around with cigarette holders clenched between their teeth as they talked all the while thinking they had something poignant to say. I don’t think I can bite my tongue this time.

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Alrighty… Papa Joe Simpson, the male Dina Lohan, is trying to make the world think his oldest daughter is still pure as the driven snow. Oh, and would rather have her do Gawd awful movies like Blond Ambition and that AWFUL looking “Private Benjamin” remake than actually acting. But would having Jessica play a porn star be acting? I mean, a sex tape is just a matter of time… I’m just saying…

According to Jessica’s father and manager, Joe Simpson, the strangest movie role ever offered to his daughter, “was for Jessica to [play] a porn star,” he told PEOPLE at Thursday’s ABC Television Critics Association party in Beverly Hills.

“We were promised we would win an Oscar with that,” says Simpson, 49. “I was like, ‘Eh, we’ll just buy a [statue of a] little man and keep our clothes on.’ ”

Are you kidding me? I mean, it’s not that she would really be doing anything on-screen, she’d be pretending. Maybe. Isn’t that was actors do, PRETEND to be other people? Who knows if either of them can tell the difference between acting and real life. She may be tempted to go trailer hopping on set. I’m sure she thinks she’s really in the ARMY right now.

Or, maybe he knows his daughter can’t act and that this role would take SOME sort of range beyond the “gee I’m stupid, aren’t i pretty, my boobs are big, can you hold my hand?”

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I know he’s a rock star, but Steven Tyler can’t seem to keep his clothes on. Here is Liv’s Daddy in Dior Beverly Hills getting his pose on. He certainly does know how to strike it like a diva now doesn’t he?

I must say he is looking better though. Not bad at all. Definitely MUCH better than one the of the last times that we saw him… shivvvver. (wink)

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The Trainwreck and Wannabe are both legally single now, according to TMZ. Any takers?

Here’s the scoop-

K-Fed is pulling in 15K a month from Britney for child support. He’s also getting 20 grand a month in spousal support, but that’s based on the prenup, and it appears the alimony gravy train will come to a screeching halt in November.

As for JJ and SP? Those little ones will be making both “parents” take them to juvenile therapy 50/50.

But wait! There’s MORE!!!

We’re told neither Brit nor Fed-Ex are happy with the custody arrangement, and either of them can go back to court and ask for a change. On top of that, Kevin won’t even speak to Spears, so they will probably be back in court asking the judge to make decisions about child rearing.

One more thing: There are reports K-Fed will go to court as early as this week to get full custody.

Can’t we take the kids away and give them to Jennifer Aniston or something? I mean, rumor is she’s looking to pull a Sheryl Crow and adopt American. I’m just saying…

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After Rob Schneider was on Jay Leno’s show filling in for Lindsay Lohan, Dina Lohan made a fuss because she got her feelings hurt.

Now, Rob Schneider has THIS to say to Dina (this is so sweet)

“When Mrs. Lohan stops partying with her child, then I’ll have an ounce of respect for her.

I don’t care if her parents are both crummy – you cannot blame your parents anymore. She’s not a kid.

Lindsay, get it together, America will forgive you but you gotta do something positive with your life,” Schneider adds. “I hope she does okay but at a certain point, there’s so many bigger problems in the world than Lindsay Lohan.

“I hope she gets her head out of her nice, cute little rear end and finds a life for herself,” says the comic, currently filming with pal Adam Sandler on location in the Hamptons. “She’s very talented, and a special little actress but there are so many people out there who’d trade positions with her in a heartbeat and use it better than she is.”

Love it. I’m beginning to like him.

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Blind Items… Let’s guess together.

WHICH actress’ weight gain is being blamed on her scoundrel ex-boyfriend who knocked her up? She only started shedding some of the weight when he forced her to terminate her pregnancy.

Oooh that’s juicy. Who has lost weight recently? Maybe a former reality personality who had a fashion show, and is doing a poor remake of Private Benjamin? Maybe?

WHICH other Hollywood beauty, who’s been showing off her bikini bod lately, is fooling everyone with stories of diet and exercise? Friends say she’s dropping the pounds the old-fashioned way - by snorting cocaine.

Oh please throw a dart and you’ll hit one. Anyone have an idea? I don’t even know where to start.

Which troubled young star was overheard asking where to get crystal meth at a Los Angeles nightclub last weekend?

Karate Kid? Or not… just asking.

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Ug.

Here’s Britney Spears doing I don’t know what to her head last night. Whatever, I can’t even come up with a defense anymore.

And that guy behind the car is a dork. QUIT POSING!

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Last time Jill Stuart released an ad campaign with Lindsay Lohan, she was going to rehab due to a DUI and cocaine possession… This time, she’s MIA due to a DUI and cocaine possession. hmmmm

I think Jill Stuart made HUGE mistake using her as a spokesmodel. But then, I won’t see the movies she’s in even if I want to (Bobby anyone?)

More pics of the Cocaine, Alcohol, Attention (alleged) addict below.

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To be honest, I love Jennifer Aniston’s style. She just looks such the California girl without being frumpy or trampy. Usually, it’s all monochromatic, but recently she’s been throwing in the color. I love her in this aqua dress with that belt. She’s really making subtle changes, and it seems to suit her. Maybe it’s Malibu in the summer.

Here she is at Courteney Cox’s place with her newest doggie. Yes, the one she got when she was seeing Vince Vaughn. Can you believe his just over a year old!

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I love getting up and on the computer in the morning. I got this in my inbox

“A Total Star – The Last True Diva In Town”

….was NME’s verdict of Amy’s performance on Saturday at the Arctic Monkeys’ Old Trafford at Lancashire County Cricket Club. Amy dazzled the audience with a pitch perfect set which included hits from both her albums as well as covers of Zuton’s ‘Valerie’, The Specials ‘Hey Little Rich Girl’ and Lauryn Hill’s ‘Doo Wop (That Thing)’.

She also did a cover of the Stones’ Monkey Man. I would have LOVED to hear her do Doo Wop and Monkey Man!!! I’m just happy she showed up, on time.

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