+ Rumor has it Britney Spears has a new man! According to the U.K. tabs, Brit's dating "Womanizer" choreographer Sandip Soparrkar, a comely Indian fellow whom she's already nicknamed "Sandy." (The Mirror - UK)
+ Breaking: Nicole Richie occasionally sends her boyfriend sexy texts! Also, she apparently loves shoes. Jeez, who IS this girl? (ICYDK)
+ Christina Aguilera to maybe, possibly design her own line in the U.K.! Question: Are we 100% sure she's over that whole assless chaps phase? (Refinery29)
+ It's hypothetical New Year's Resolution time! Find out what we think Lauren Conrad & the Hillzies need to work on in '09. (Remote Control)
+ Meanwhile, Britney Spears' (actual) 2009 New Year's Resolution is to stop biting her nails. SAME AS US! Britney, call us! We'll go to an NBA (Nailbiters Anonymous) meeting sometime! Or, you know, just talk. (OK!)
+ Vacay time! Katy Perry rocks the green bikini/weird hat look in the dunes of Mexico while Lily Allen goes topless in Jamaica. (Yeeeah)
+ John Mayer finds a way to ruin Mariah Carey's already-cheesy Christmas classic. (IDLYITW)
+ And in other Mimi-related news, speculation over her maybe-pregnancy runs rampant after her hubby orders himself a lame-o virgin daiquiri. (Scandalist)
+ Kanye West takes to the blogosphere to clear up rumors that he'll be partying it up tonight. His actual New Year's Eve plans? Sit at home and watch some hoops. (Contact Music)