+ Miley Cyrus had quite the party at last night's Teen Choice Awards. Not only did she get to present Britney Spears with a lifetime achievement award, but she also closed out the show with her new single, "Party In The U.S.A.," which featured a stripper pole routine that was supposed to be a tongue-in-cheek throwback to her hometown roots. Daddy must be so proud!! (MTV News)

+ The Disney Channel, however (home to her popular <children's>show Hannah Montana), wanted no part of the step-and-twirl and chose to distance itself from the performance. (MTV News)

+ Congrats to Jennifer Hudson for having a baby boy late Monday, who weighed in at a healthy 7 lbs, 14 oz. (E! Online)

+ America's "pocket K-Fed" Aaron Carter is going to be on Dancing With The Stars! You can even watch the workout video he's posted to his Facebook page as he's gearing up for the show. i think I just threw up a little bit. (Zack Taylor)

+ Amerie is looking mighty fine in these latest promo pics for her forthcoming album "In Love & War." (Rap-Up)

+ And in case you missed Victoria's Secret "Angel" Marisa Miller (with fellow halo-hottie Alessandra Ambrosio) on today's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung being as hot as God made them and also being completely likeable, here's Marisa wearing a LOT of jewelry and not much else. Of course it's from CollegeHumor.

+ Seemed like a case of deja vu when Madonna showed up at last night's Costume Institute Gala at The Met looking a hot mess (just like that time she looked like Little Bo Peep on crack -- see above). Her only saving grace this time around was that she had arm candy Jesus Luz with her.  <LICK!> (D Listed)

+ Rihanna, on the other hand, looked fuggin GORGEOUS, even in men's clothing. (MTV News)

+ Maybe if she didn't oversing EVERY. SINGLE. NOTE. then Jennifer Hudson wouldn't be forced to cancel dates on her tour due to throat-related issues. Whatevs. Still LOVE that girl. (Singersroom)

+ Mom's pride and joy Heidi Montag will be posing topless for Playboy as a wedding gift to her husband Spencer Pratt. Personally, I'd have preferred a nice bottle of champers, but that's just me. (Pop On The Pop)

+ In other pertinent world news, Lindsay Lohan is once again defending her weight. (US Magazine)

+ I just CAN'T with these celebrities and their fragrances. Now Nelly??  REALLY?? (Bossip)

+ Words cannot even BEGIN to describe how amazing these pics are of the crap from the foiled Michael Jackson Auction Collection (just LOOK at the picture above!!!  And remember those creepy life-size white people we told you about??) Uh. Effing. MAYzing. Especially the side-by-side comparison of MJ/Macaulay Culkin paintings. That one gave us the heebie jeebies. (Slog)

+ Hm. So, Jennifer Hudson's manager and publicist are now denying those preggie rumors we told you about yesterday. But. We're not actually hearing it from J. Hud herself. Hmmmmmmm... (Lifeline Live)

+ Oh, FOR THE LOVE! Evidently we're the only ones not watching Ray J.'s show on VH-1. It broke serious records on Monday, making it the most-watched show that day on ALL of cable, and the channel's most-watched show EVER. SIZE DOES MATTER! (Singersroom)

+ Alicia Silverstone is making a Clueless sequel? Is this even remotely a good idea, Tai?? (Star Magazine)

+ What is with all these Gossip Girl stars coming out with albums?? Now Leighton Meester?? (PopEater)

+ In case you were wondering, Tila Tequila is STILL dating bald eagle Billy Corgan. You're welcome. (Agent Bedhead)

+ We're hoping that you guys caught our favorite distress signal with red hair, Lindsay Lohan, on Ellen today. Three words: skinny, scattered, sad. What happened to the girl from The Parent Trap??? We want her back. (Scandalist)

+ Breaking Jonas Brothers news: check out the cover art for their new CD Lines, Vines and Trying Times. What say ye?? And in case you missed it yesterday, it was just announced that the trifecta will be hosting the Teen Choice Awards on August 10th.  Woot! Woot! (Buzzworthy)

+ Lauryn Hill will headline the Stockholm Jazz Festival in July of this year, just one stop on her 10-city European tour. Personally, we'd rather see the Swedish chef sing about spaghetti and meatballs... (Yahoo! News)

+ New pals Katy Perry and Rihanna took time to have a girls' day out in Barbados on Tuesday, looking all fresh faced and cute. (PopSugar)

+ Bumpwatch 2009 update: Sources close to Jennifer Hudson confirm that she is indeed preggo! Considering the year she's had, this seems like welcome news. Congrats, Jen... (Bossip)

+ Um, New Moon werewolves, anyone? We say YES (with an extra spoon, please)! (MTV News)

+ Why are celebrities doing all sorts of crazy s*** with their hair lately?? Mario shaved his head? BALD?? (Singersroom Celebs)

+ Does Lady GaGa love the lady cha-cha? See for yourself. (E! Online)

HOOORAY! I had lunch with the lovely and talented Diana DeGarmo today! We even sat next to each other, and now we're besties and she told me to call her "DD." Okay, the last two parts of that sentence aren't true, but she has the demeanor of a smart and mature BFF (it's hard to believe she's just 21-years-old), and she was absolutely lovely.

Diana was in town to discuss one of her new projects, GetScouted.com -- a talent recruitment site that connects up-and-coming artists, singers, dancers, performers, and designers with talent scouts -- and the musical revue she's in in L.A. right now, Back To Bacharach And David (as in BURT BACHARACH, who's one of my personal idols) -- and how she gets to wear one off Mel B's costumes from Peep Show! Eee!

Since you probably want to know which former American Idol-ers Diana still K.I.T.s with, I made sure to ask! She said she's closest with Kimberley Locke, and she talks to Michael Johns and Matt Rogers a lot and that he just texted her this morning! Cuh-YOOT! She also told a really sweet story about meeting the girl who would become Matt Rogers' wife and telling him immediately that he was going to marry her, which is how she ended up singing in their wedding.

And Diana, who said she's "keeping up" with this season's American Idol, said she's a huge Kara DioGuardifan, and that she supports the new judges-save rule. She also addressed the rumors that Simon Cowell may leave American Idol: "They'll definitely need to find that vinegar" she said, referring to Simon's flair for the vitriolic. Hee. Well put!

Finally, like any celebrity interview these days, the meet-up turned into a Tweet-up. Yes, friends, Diana DeGarmo is on Twitter, AND she Tweeted about our lunch while we eating (as did I). She also told me she Tweeted Perez Hilton, but he hasn't Tweeted her back yet. (Get on that, Perez!)

So, everyone follow @DianaDeGarmo, mkay?

For the fashion oblivious out there, put DOWN the Lands' End catalog and PAY attention! Topshop -- the British retail authority on fast, fun, and (basically) affordable fashion, the chain adored by stylish sorts of every tax bracket, the must-shop stop for every fashion-forward American tourist visiting London (including Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Emma Roberts, Jennifer Hudson, and Taylor Momsen, and Christina Aguilera's been rumored to have been in talks to design for the store) heretofore scorned by pouty Americans due to geographic undesirability -- IS FINALLY OPEN IN NEW YORK!

Trust me, those of you who still don't know what I'm talking about, Topshop's Stateside opening is a Very Big Deal. So big that KATE MOSS, who's designed for Topshop, showed up to the opening. Jennifer LOPEZ and Marc Anthony toured the store. The City's Olivia Palermo shopped the shoe section at a VIP shopping event last night. DEBBIE HARRY was there! (DEBBIE HARRY, THE ONE WHO WAS IN BLONDIE!!!) Hopeful shoppers lined up outside the store at the crack of dawn today waiting for Topshop's doors to -- FINALLY! -- swing open to the public. And trend-hungry Americans (myself included) jumped out of their lace-up patent Oxfords over the much-delayed, much-heralded opening of the first-ever American Topshop.

People, Topshop is A RELIGION. A cult of quasi couture -- they take your money, but you hand it over willfully. People at work have stopped me in the BATHROOM to ask me what it's like inside -- colorful, loud, shiny, sparkly, stacked. And the shoes. Holy Lady Gaga, the shoes. Friends who live outside of the city (and friends who live here but fear the swarms of shoppers) have called me the "B" word (no, not "baller" -- the one that rhymes with "itch") because I got a chance to step foot inside the hallowed grounds of glam... And, not to rub it in your face even more (but I will), I was even luckier, because I got to go on a Topshop shopping spree with one of my favorite new artists -- and fearless style icon -- Ida Maria.

If you haven't watched Ida Maria's video, "I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked," catch UP! And if you haven't seen her ignite a stage yet (go for "Oh My God," stay for "Stella"), you NEED to catch her on tour with Glasvegas. But until you pick up the Norwegian glam-rock goddess' new album, Fortress 'Round My Heart, let Ida Maria take you on a tour of New York's favorite new store. Topshop and Ida Maria! Oh my God!

+ The City star Whitney Port was snapped having a hot-n-heavy makeout sesh with Robert Buckley, the dreamboat from Lipstick Jungle.  We totally support this and any liplocking that does not involve Jay Lyon. (Pretty Boring)

+ You can have whatever you like, but you, T.I., can only have this state-issued orange jumpsuit which you'll be wearing for the next 366 days in prison. Sorry, brah! (MTV News)

+ Who knew that Jennifer Hudson once wanted to pursue the exciting career of tattoo artistry? (Scandalist)

+ We totally forgot about Ian Somerhalder (you know, the hottie from 2002's The Rules Of Attraction). Looks like he'll be playing a bloodsucker on the CW's new show Vampire Diaries. (Socialite Life)

+ Kelly Clarkson looks seriously adorable on the cover of her new single "I Do Not Hook Up." (ICYDK)

+ Mmm... wanna see a huge, disgusting chunk of wax in Zac Efron's ear? Of course you do. (TMZ)

+ In the "Why?/ Because 'Why Not?'" category for today, Lady GaGa will be performing "Poker Face" on American Idol??? (Pop Crunch)

+ Chicago thinks Pete and Ashlee are on the rocks, but WHAT does Chicago know? Meanwhile, over in Twitterland, looks like Ashlee was keeping Pete's seat warm at the Australian VMAs. (Chicago Sun Times)

+ Does Anna Kournikova do anything anymore besides put on bathing suits and make pouty faces? Did she ever do anything else?? (Egotastic!)

+ This one has me LOLzing. "Back-in-school-cause-I'm-a-serious-writer" James Franco passed the eff out in one of his classes. (TMZ)

+ Kelly Clarkson and I have something in common (besides both of us having real boobs): she won't be crapping out any kids. P.S. her new album dropped today and you really REALLY should go get it. It's All I Ever Wanted. Buh dum dum. (Contact Music)

+ HOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW is Gavin Rossdale 43 years of age and STILL SO HOTTTTTTTTT?????????? SHIRTLESS!!!!! Again. 43, people. (Popbytes)

+ Spice Girl Mel C just released the first official photo of newborn Scarlet Starr (what's up with celebrities naming their children like they hate them??). Mel C looks good -- ScarStarr looks a little ... young? Ish? (MySpace Celebrity)

+ Um. Did I miss the memo that desk girl Chanel from Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory looks like she could book an appointment and then kick your ass, all while looking a perfect 10? Triple threat, indeedy. (Remote Control)

+ Martha Stewart's Chow Chow went kaPOW POW! Makes me wanna frow frow and do a triple salchow. (People)

+ An open letter to Jennifer Hudson. Really. (Candy Kirby)

+ FINALLY! After being shelved multiple times, Keri Hilson's new album. In a Perfect World is set to drop on March 24th. Special K's lookin' hot-to-def on the album cover, as usual. (Neon Limelight)

+ Just a few questions for you this Friday afternoon:  Does Kristen Stewart wash her hair?  Can her friends recommend a better stylist?  DOES SHE KNOW SHE'S STANDING IN A STEAMING HOT MEATBALL SUB THAT IS ROBERT PATTINSON AND TAYLOR LAUTNER??????  Maybe she needs lasik.  (PopSugar)

+ Speaking of Twilight, what's this about Drew Barrymore being on the short list of directors for three-quel Eclipse?  Is there a long list?? (Entertainment Weekly)

+ Imagine being on stage in six-inch heels and having Rachael Ray spewing at you like a broken sewer main, telling you how attractive you are.  This is a recurring dream of mine.  And it really happened to Justin Tranter of Semi Precious Weapons. (Page Six)

+ MGMT is laying the smack down on music stealer French President Nicolas Sarkozy for using their song "Kids" in online videos and elsewhere, without permish.  What a loser... (E! Online)

+ If performing is therapy, then she must have maxed out her copay!  Jennifer Hudson visited Oprah and let everyone know she's "in a very good place."  We're pullin' for you, lady. (People)

+ Jenny Craig has chimed in on the whole Jessica Simpson weight scandalette... and... they think she looks gorge. And, also they'd like to cordially invite everyone to get back to making fun of Valerie Bertinelli and and Kirstie Alley instead). (Amy Grindhouse)

+ Nick Cannon to world: you will pay attention to me whether you like it or not (NOT). Mr. Mariah Carey is apparently the new host of America's Got Talent. (Pop Crunch)

+ Rumor has it that Zac Efron will be hosting the April 11th episode of Saturday Night Live... and that he might be sporting a Justin-like leotard on said ep (fine... we made up the leotard part, but a girl can dream). (Just Jared)

+ After her show-stopping Grammy performance, Jennifer Hudson announced that she's heading out on her first solo tour! With Robin Thicke! So, uh, not exactly solo, but close enough. (E! Online)

+ We sincerely cannot WAIT to hear what Oprah has to say about Lily Allen living her "Best Life." (Perez Hilton)

+ The Lonely Island -- the guys who brought you "Lazy Sunday" and "J*zz In My Pants" drop their debut album, Incredibad, today, and it kinda makes us wanna do the latter. In a boat. And for the record, "Nintendo Cartoon Hour" is one the funniest videos ever made. (The Lonely Island)

+ Denying you own a restaurant is the new denying you've had a boob job. Justin Timberlake is denying he actually owns New York City restaurant Southern Hospitality. Huh? (Showbizspy)

+ When Twitter turns bitter: Panic! At the Disco's Ryan Ross and Criss Angel are feuding via social networking. OOOOH BURN!

+ Buzzworthy to Courtney Love: please eat any of the items featured anywhere on This Is Why You're Fat. And then, for the love of gawd, please buy yourself a bra. Kthxbai. (The Superficial)