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Even if everything here is complete bunk, we can’t keep our eyes off of the veritable train wreck that our favorite celebrities treat us to on a daily basis. So, we scoured the rumor mills and gossip columns to bring to you the latest in who is doing what, who is doing who, who is going to jail and everything in between. So sit back, grab your box of bon bons and enjoy the latest from the music celebrity rumor mills.

Busta Rhymes, are you getting a fair shot? TMZ.com reports that he was stopped by police and admitted to having a shot of Hennessy before hopping behind the wheel of his Denali. The arrest report that TMZ obtained stated that Rhymes failed the sobriety test, but only blew a 0.067 later at the police station, which is below the legal limit of 0.08. He was reportedly charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while impaired.

Even though Paris Hilton really isn’t much of a music celebrity, she made the celebrity gossip hit list by getting sentenced to 45 days in jail for driving with a suspended license. She had the nerve to show up to court 20 minutes late powdering her nose. The judge put the clueless blonde in her place by sending her to the clinker.

Here’s some stuff from the world according to PerezHilton.com.

Pete Wentz reportedly left a little gift for Marilyn Manson at the rehearsal space that they share – a vial of his blood. What the?

It seems that American Idol sweetheart, Kelly Clarkson is slipping in the ranks. Her comeback isn’t going so great while fellow Idol veteran, Carrie Underwood in consistently outperforming Kelly on internet download charts.

A lot of hoo ha for a lip synched performance. Britney Spears (a.k.a. the rehab boomerang queen) recently “performed” at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney, Anaheim. And we use the word “perform” loosely. The sign outside said: NO cell phones, NO cameras, NO video. Hmmm, didn’t say anywhere on there “NO LIVE SINGING!”

OK, am I like the only one who says ENOUGH ABOUT BRITNEY?!!! She just isn’t that interesting.

The longest retirement in music history. Barbara Streisand, in perpetual “retire” mode, will be touring in Europe. And then that’s the very last one – again!

More American Idol dish. Jessica Sierra who was a former AI top ten finalist, apparently hit a guy with a glass, had cocaine on her person and, now this is interesting, is being charged with “the introduction of contraband into a detention facility.” Good grief! We don’t want to go there!

Looks like Courtney Love is planning on selling her late husband’s things. What better way to memorialize her hubby? She plans to pair up with Christie’s auction to put Kurt Cobain’s stuff up for sale. She plans to “make a lot of money and give a bunch of it to charity.” Uh, OK.

Ah, Boy George, did you really want to hurt him? Rumor has it that Boy George hired an escort, grabbed the poor guy and chained him to a wall. He handcuffed the poor little escort guy to the bed and produced a box of BDSM whips and sex toys, telling the terrified escort guy, “Now you’ll get what you deserve.” Nobody died, escort guy got away and Boy George was charged with assault and false imprisonment. The ’80s were a tough time.

PopDirt.com is dishing it big time! It seems that Paula Abdul doesn’t do so well when you put her on national TV without a script. Seems she gave a bizarre performance on QVC where she was promoting her jewelry line. Strange, strange girl, cute as a bug, though, and always seems so sweet on Idol – is that scripted??? Not her first bizarre public unscripted appearance, though.

Send that girl to driver’s ed! TMZ is reporting that they have recently acquired a lawsuit that was filed by the husband of the woman who was killed in a car accident that involved former pop princess Brandy. This is her second lawsuit on that accident. The suit claims that Brandy was traveling too fast for conditions, driving recklessly and carelessly and following too closely. The suit is for an “undisclosed amount,” but the woman’s parents are suing Brandy for $50 million. If this is any indication of what the husband is seeking, that girl needs to hire a chauffeur or stay off of the road.

Well, this is definitely a “hmmmm” moment and conjures up some interesting (if not disturbing) mental pictures. PerezHilton.com has some juicy info. It seems that passionate sister kissing James Haven, brother to multiple foreign kids adopting, blood vial wearing Angelina Jolie, is seeing Rebecca St. James. Now, if you are not moving in “those” circles you may not realize that St. James is a Christian pop singer. You also may not realize that she is a huge advocate for saving yourself until marriage and abstinence. Well, well, what is ol’ Jimmy thinking about that? Maybe Angie will adopt her and then it will be OK.

Now, we want to leave you with this warm, fuzzy mother and son moment.

TMZ says that Rush & Malloy says that Usher is preparing to fire his own mother, the woman who GAVE HIM LIFE, raised him and has been his manager from the very start. They reportedly do not get along, but it is said that Usher’s stylist and (surprise) fiance, Tameka Foster is egging it on. Usher’s rep is denying the rumor, but let’s face it, this seems like it happens more than we’d care to admit.

There is an endless stream of gossip flowing out of the lives of everyone, it’s just that the famous peeople’s are the best!

Gossip in the Workplace? Why Gossip May Be the Best Thing For You

Gossip in the workplace can be the most depressing and hostile work environments to deal with. So how do you hang up the wagging tongues?

Face it: we live on the same planet. There’s a blackhole in nearly everyone’s heart that wants to suck the motivation, the pep-in-your-step, the life right out of you. Since you know gossip in the workplace happens, what are people saying about you? You might not care if it’s all bad press, and full of bologna–but rather than apathy, become a “gossip Judo Master” and use it for your strength!

Remember Bonnie Raitt’s song, Something to Talk About? Using that same song, with the same idea–giving “them” something to talk about, but taking a whole different direction–is what I’m suggesting. Since it’s a given that tongues will wag quicker than a dog’s on a road trip, then give them something to talk about.

Remember the blue fish in Disney’s Finding Nemo, Dory? She was played by Ellen Degeneres, who had a classic line, “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming…” That’s the first part of this new-you mindset. You know it’s a national pastime to gossip. Gossip in the workplace especially is an industry at this point, but you must swim against the negative current. I work in a family business by day that’s centered around customer service. Without customer service, I wouldn’t have had 3 or more square meals a day for the past 2.5 years.

I personally love giving and receiving great customer service. I also find that I’m a rare breed. Many people I work around (the vendors, not the family members) have this sense of “Us vs. Them”–with “Them” being our customers! Instead of getting involved with the gossip, I’ve been spending time re-inventing myself. I don’t want to swim downstream with these fish. It’s murky down there.

I have a better idea: I’m working on being the most optimistic, customer-oriented, positive person in the “office,” and I’m sure that tongues are wagging. This time around, they don’t have the ammo to complain about my performance. I swim with the Salmon: upstream. The weird thing is, now I’m greeted with a much better reception at work now that I don’t join in the great black hole of gossip and negative attitudes gone wild. It’s funny how easier it seems to get along with everyone when you know the problem just isn’t you…

Whatever negativity you see, whatever brings you down at work or home–don’t participate. Give ‘em something to talk about, and let it be how you’re the one bright-red apple in a barrel full of Granny Smiths. When it comes to beating gossip in the workplace, give them something to talk about.

Will you and your partner be together for your entire lives or just a few months? Take this quiz to find out

1. You and your partner hang out with your best friend…

a. They don’t really hang out, but when they happen to be in the same place, they are friendly to each other.

b. Every couple of weeks. They get along pretty well. In fact, he or she gets along with all your friends.

c. Once. He or she doesn’t like your friend too much… or they like them a little too much.

2. Where was the last place you and your partner dined?

a. Does fast food count?

b. A cosy Italian or Chinese place around the corner that you both love.

c. A place where fries are the only safe choice for you.

3. The closest your partner has come to cheating is:

a. Spending too much time with his or her ex.

b. He or she has not even remotely cheated on you.

c. You caught him or her cheating many times.

4. You’re home, sick from work, not a pretty sight. Your partner:

a. Stops by in lunch hour and often calls to check on you.

b. Fakes sick too when he or she finds out, to take care of you all day.

c. Only calls-and tells you he/she doesn’t want to get sick as well.

5. Your first date with your partner was:

a. Non-existent. You hooked up at a bar and are seeing each other since.

b. Totally traditional. He/ she asked you out, picked you up, took you out.

c. Casual. You weren’t sure if it was a date or not, until he or she insisted on paying.

6. You just landed a job that pays twice as much. But it’s 100 miles away. Your partner:

a. Sulks and asks you not to take the job.

b. Immediately starts looking for a job in the same area.

c. Says he/she will miss you, promises to visit on weekends.

7. The thing you like best about your partner is…

a. His or her sense of humour. They’re funny, even if they occasionally go too far with a joke.

b. His or her kindness. Having learnt from them, you’re a more caring person.

c. It’s a toss up between his/her nice apartment and convertible.

8. When you think about your relationship getting more serious…

a. You wonder if you can be with him or her forever.

b. You are excited about it.

c. You never really think about it.

SCORING

MAXIMUM As: Your relationship will last a long time! This may be hard for you to swallow, but you and your partner might not last forever. He or she is somewhere between ‘the one’ and not the one. No doubt he or she is a great catch, and generally good to you. The odds are, however, that someone better is out there!

MAXIMUM Bs: Your relationship will last a lifetime. Your partner is ideal and as close to Miss or Mr Perfect as she or he could be. Your relationship can last a lifetime as long as you remember to appreciate him or her.

MAXIMUM Cs: You’ll last a few months. Your relationship is like a carton of yoghurt right now it’s got a few weeks left when things are smooth enough. But, any longer than that, it will get sourer each day and, eventually, you’ll know it’s time to say goodbye.