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Leighton Meester reaped one of the more fashionable benefits of starring on Gossip Girl, posing with Donatella herself at the Versace Menswear Launch at Barneys in NYC yesterday — get Leighton's look here. Donatella left her adorable furry friend at home for the event and seemed to be more interested in weighing in on Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry's new baby. She hasn't met little Nahla yet, but is already making predictions about her beauty, saying, "I cannot imagine a better looking baby than this one." Maybe Donatella will have the whole family over soon — just don't expect it to be at the Versace villa in Lake Como.

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• A warrant has been issued for Shia LaBeouf's arrest in Burbank after he missed a court date to face an unlawful smoking charge. — TMZ
• Mariah Carey has joined the lineup for American Idol's "Idol Gives Back" episode on April 9, and she'll also return the following week as a guest judge and performer. — Page Six
• After offering Ashley Dupre, Eliot Spitzer's prostitute, $1 million to pose for Girls Gone Wild, Joe Francis found footage of her in his archives and will soon release it on video. Needless to say, he rescinded the offer and called the situation "kind of like finding a winning lottery ticket in the cushions of your couch." — AP
• Anderson Cooper wrote in his blog for CNN that he's been out from work for the past couple days because of treatment for a small patch of skin cancer under his left eye. — Anderson Cooper 360
• Kirstie Alley signed a deal with Oprah's Harpo Productions to help produce shows, possibly including her own daily program. — People
• Following her DUI arrest in December, former Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel broke down in an LA court yesterday and a lenient judge sentenced her to probation. — TMZ
• Busta Rhymes accepted a plea deal yesterday in which he'll receive three years probation and 10 days of community service for assaulting his former driver and a fan. — AP

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NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom was brimming with celebrities last night for VH1's 2007 Hip Hop Honors. Tracy Morgan (who was so the highlight of last night's 30 Rock — "You can be a freaky deaky and do data entry.") hosted the event, which probably is a good reason for it not to air live. He's a tad unpredictable. The ladies shined on the red carpet, especially Kerry Washington in her strapless blue number. Bella wants to know which hairstyle you like best on her? This year's big show honored Missy Elliot, Whodini, Snoop and A Tribe Called Quest and the audience was treated to performances from Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Eve and Ciara. Quite the lineup. Check out the show when it airs on VH1 on Monday night.

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• Charlie Sheen and his girlfriend Brooke Mueller got engaged in Costa Rica over the weekend. We can only assume that Brooke doesn't read the tabloids. - Us Weekly
• During a comedy routine on her recent family cruise, Rosie O'Donnell drew devil horns, facial hair, and a tail on a picture of Elizabeth Hasselbeck while laying into her former View cohost. Wow, Rosie really can't let things go, can she? - Us Weekly
• NASCAR's Jeff Gordon and his wife Ingrid showed off their beautiful new baby girl, Ella Sophia, who was born on June 20. Congrats to the new family! - People
• Busta Rhymes will have to stand trial four separate times in New York for charges of assault and driving violations he's racked up in the past year. Hope he's comfortable in the courtroom. - Reuters
• Ivanka Trump told Ryan Seacrest that there's "zero chance" she'd join The View as a co-host. It would probably have been awkward discussing her father as a hot topic anyway. - People

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• Busta Rhymes was arrested for a DUI this morning in NY after he was pulled over for driving with too-tinted windows. Sounds like community service time. - TMZ
• Jay Leno is having a hard time ending his feud with George Lopez. Especially after mistaking fellow Latino comedian Paul Rodriguez for Lopez. Whoops. - R&M
• Bob Dylan isn't getting the warmest welcome for his performances at his grandson's kindergarten class. The kids refer to him as the Weird Guitar Guy who plays scary songs. Maybe he should avoid playing his own material. - Page Six
• Eric Bana says he doubted himself as an actor a bit after an extra on the set of Lucky You fell asleep in the middle of his best take. Ouch! - The Scoop
• Rumor has it Usher is getting ready to fire his manager. Only problem is, she's his mother! Just in time for Mother's Day. - R&M

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• Indie-rock darlings The Shins ready a new album, a tour, and an SNL appearance.
• Courtney Cox's new FX Drama "Dirt" holds its own in ratings, reports Zap2It.
• Busta Rhymes is charged with misdemeanor assault for reportedly beating up his former driver, according to Billboard.
• Three-time Oscar nominee Lasse Hallstrom is directing a cop drama pilot for Fox, says Zap2It.
• BusinessWeek reports that concert-promoting company Live Nation is cleaning up since splitting from Clear Channel.
• The Bonnaroo Festival hits the big-time by buying a massive piece of land, reports NME.
• Guest star Rob Lowe extends his run on "Brothers & Sisters," promising possible ratings gold, says Zap2It.

• Megan Mullally's talk-variety show has been cancelled after less than five months. Hopefully Jack is there to console her. - AP
• Lost's Emilie de Ravin and her husband actor Josh Janowicz have separated after only six months of marriage. But that's like a decade in celebrity years - People
• Former co-host of The View, Lisa Ling got engaged to Paul Song, a Chicago doctor over the holiday. Congrats to the happy couple - AP
• Check out Tobey and Jen's first baby pics of Ruby Sweetheart. So cute! - US Weekly
• Busta Rhymes has been arrested in NY after a man complained that the star had beaten him up in a dispute over money the day after Christmas. Way to spread the holiday cheer! - AP

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In case you missed the BET Awards last night here are two clips worth checking out. First is Beyonce and Jay-Z lighting up the stage - literally. Watch B shake her thing and get down and dirty for Deja Vu.

Also I forgot to mention it earlier, but the surprise performance from Eminem with Busta Rhymes made the crowd go crazy. Check it out.

I can't wait until You Tube goes HD!