SEX-DISCRIMINATION SUIT FILED AGAINST JIMMY FALLON: A former stage manager has filed a sexual discrimination complaint against Jimmy Fallon -- claiming that he lost his job because "Jimmy preferred taking directions from a woman." Paul Tarascio alleges he was discriminated against by Fallon and his staff by being demoting and then fired as stage manager despite 14 years of experience in the job working with Conan O'Brien. The action claims that Tarascio was replaced with a less qualified woman. His attorney said, "It's a tough thing for him to be told that the reason why he was being moved from one position to another was that Jimmy Fallon preferred to take direction from a woman."

JON HAMM GUSHES ABOUT GIRLFRIEND: Jon Hamm may not have any plans to marry girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt, but he admits that the Kissing Jessica Stein star is "the love of my life." Although the two have been together for 13 years, Jon says he doesn't have "the marriage chip," but noted "we've already been together four times longer than my parents were married."

CHRIS KLEIN EXTENDING REHAB STAY: Chris Klein is extending his stay in rehab. The actor, who voluntarily checked into a treatment center after his second DUI arrest, revealed that he'll be remaining in the facility beyond his original 30-day commitment. His rep said, "Chris, along with his support team, has decided to extend his treatment. He is doing fantastic and is optimistic about his future. He thanks everyone for their continued support." It's unclear how much longer he'll stay.

JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT HAS A NEW MAN: Jennifer Love Hewitt reportedly has a new boyfriend. Usmagazine.com reports that the actress is dating 27-year-old actor/director Alex Beh. A source who recently saw the new couple told the website, "It's relatively new. But they're really cute together. They were holding hands the whole night!" Hewitt, 31, split from Jamie Kennedy earlier this year.

CASEY AFFLECK'S REP SLAMS SUIT: Casey Affleck's rep is continuing to lash out about the woman suing his client for sexual harassment. Ken Sunshine said, "This lawsuit is a transparent pressure tactic by someone trying to get more than she's entitled to. For 15 months, she tried to use two different attorneys and an agent in a blatant grab for more money, and when each of her other tactics and new theories didn't work, she concocted these desperate, fabricated claims."

TEEN TV ROMANCE? There's reportedly a new romance in teen-TV-land. Life & Style magazine reports that Glee star Dianna Agron is dating Gossip Girl's Sebastian Stan -- who recently split from his co-star Leighton Meester. A source told the magazine, "They've been going out on dates in NYC (New York City). It started as just a hook-up, but now they're dating. Sebastian doesn't want to make the same mistakes as with Leighton. She was so public, he's more focused on his own career right now and wants to just have fun with Dianna without it being this big thing."

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS STARRING IN 'REPLY ALL': Zach Galifianakis will star in an upcoming comedy called Reply All, about the all-too-common error of sending a private email to a large group of unintended recipients. Deadline.com reports that Galifianakis will play the "hapless" sender.

MARK WAHLBERG GETS STAR ON WALK OF FAME: Mark Wahlberg was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. After gaining fame as a rapper and model, Wahlberg got his big film break in 1997's Boogie Nights. He's since received an Oscar nomination for his work in The Departed.

RACHEL BILSON RETURNING TO TV: Rachel Bilson is returning to How I Met Your Mother. PerezHilton.com reports that Bilson will play the yet-to-be revealed mother's roommate, Cindy, in the upcoming season premiere. Series creator Carter Bays said, "The season premiere is going to be very much informed by her presence."

TROY AIKMAN ON 'DWTS'? Troy Aikman is back-tracking on his Dancing With the Stars announcement. Although he told TMZ.com that he'd appear on the show in the fall, he later told The Dallas Morning News that he was just joking. When asked if the casting was true, Aikman said, "Heavens, no." Bloggers speculate that the denial was just a cover-up and Aikman actually will be on the show.

Opening today (July 30th) is the new children's movie, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, starring Bette Midler, Chris O'Donnell, Christina Applegate and James Marsden. The sequel to 2001's Cats & Dogs, follows the animals as they try to stop Kitty Galore from getting her revenge and taking over the world.

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore is rated PG and has a running time of 1 hour and 20 minutes. The movie was directed by Brad Peyton.

James Marsden says his character is unpredictable: "Diggs is a German shepherd and he is -- how do I describe him, he's got all the confidence in the world, maybe not the best judgement all of the time. He's a maverick, he's a little unpredictable, a bit of a liability but at the core he's got a good heart and a lot of ability."

Christina Applegate says her character is willing to befriend dogs: "Catherine is an undercover agent at MEOWS which sort of like the cat CIA, I guess you would call it and she's just a tough no nonsense, smart, bright, fearless cat, you know, I think who's gone through life with that stereotype of hating dogs, that's just the way that you know you're raised, but is willing to sort of open up and let them in, let the dog in."

Bette Midler explains why her character, Kitty Galore, wants revenge: "She in the course of her work fell into a vat of hair remover and lost all of her hair and became a kind of a cat non grata I mean people didn't really want to be around her, because she had lost all her hair, and she was very very distressed especially when her own family basically kicked her out on Christmas Eve. So she decides she's going to take her revenge. So I think the whole motivation, the whole thrust of her movement through the whole picture is getting even with everyone who done her wrong."

The following clips are from Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore:

Diggs and Butch get some new gear: (Butch) "Say Peek, you got anything that actually works?" (Peek) "Follow me. Butch, your new collar's fitted with the latest rawhide 7 communication package, (unintelligible), neon laser, grappling hook and liver scented breath freshener. And this is yours." (Diggs) "Sweet! What's it do?" (Peek) "Oh, holds your nametag on your neck." (Sam) "It looks like you lost some weight." (Diggs) "I'm sorry my name's Diggs and I always look this good."

Kitty Galore tells the others her plan: (Kitty Galore) "My name is Kitty Galore." (Dog) "Ew, is that even a cat?" (Kitty Galore) "In two days I will unlease a sound only those drool bag dogs can hear, a sound so devastating, so terrifying it will drive all dogs completely insane. Humans will be forced to get rid of them and without their protection, I will enslave all mankind!" (Owner) "Kitty I'm home!" (Kitty Galore) "No one will stop me from ruling the world! Kitty Galore out!"

(Mr. Tinkles) "Look, I can't help you find other villains. It's a professional courtesy thing. I'd be (unintelligible) laughed at. I'd lose my pension, however, I will say this. A cat's eye reveals everything." (Dog) "What's that supposed to mean?" (Mr. Tinkles) "It's a riddle. Sherlock. I was trying to be myster -- oh nevermind."

Opening today (July 30th) is the new drama, Charlie St. Cloud, starring Zac Efron, Kim Basinger, Amanda Crew and Ray Liotta. The film follows a young sailor, Charlie St. Cloud, played by Efron, whose life gets thrown off track after tragedy strikes.

Charlie St. Cloud is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 50 minutes. The film was directed by Burr Steers.

Zac Efron says he was able to connect with his character: "The coolest part of the movie for me at this point has really been connecting with the character on a whole different level. It's been fun kind of stepping into Charlie's shoes and playing a guy who's down and out, and kind of you know down on his luck and doesn't really have much to live for. He's kind of just numb. That was interesting for me, I tend to play characters that are more energetic and full of life."

Kim Basinger says playing a mom who's lost a child is frightening: "I think it's a given, if you've lost a child and I've been through this a couple times, movie wise, and you are a mom, it's just a really frightening place to go."

Zac Efron on Charlie's role in in younger brother Sam's life: "Charlie's more than an older brother to Sam, he's almost like kind of like a father figure to him. He's a mentor and takes good care of him and he's trying to groom a strong younger brother, a kid who can fight for himself and can handle himself in a world where opportunities aren't handed to you."

The following clips are from Charlie St. Cloud:

Charlie talks to Tess about her boat: (Charlie) "This will completely change your boat. There's no drag, no virtually cavatation." (Tess) "Yeah I know. I wanted to do something similar but everyone told me strutural stability was more important." (Charlie) "That doesn't apply here." (Tess) "Why?" (Charlie) "Because this eliminates direct stress on the heel. Are you serious? Sorry."

Charlie tries to distance himself from Tess: (Tess) "Charlie, it's okay." (Charlie) "I can't lose Sam, Tess. Can't lose Sam." (Tess) "Let's go." (Charlie) "No." (Tess) "Let's go." (Charlie) "The more I'm in your world, the less I can be in his." (Tess) "Charlie, at some point we all have to let go." (Charlie) "I can't lose Sam, Tess."

Charlie teaches Sam how to play baseball: (Charlie) "Put your hand up, palms up. Seems these white seams? That's the correct way to hold a baseball." (Sam) "Didn't know I was gonna get to go to baseball camp this summer." (Charlie) "That's cause rich kids go to camp Sammy. Do you have a trust fund you're not telling me about?" (Sam) "No really. No." (Charlie) "No you don't. But you know what you do have." (Sam) "Good looks?" (Charlie) "No, you got me. Get back over there. Hustle!"

Opening today (July 30th) is the new comedy Dinner For Schmucks, starring Paul Rudd, Steve Carrell and Zach Galifianakis. The film follows Tim, played by Rudd, a rising executive, who works for a boss who has a dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest loser gets to move up in the company. Tim reluctantly accepts and meets Barry, played by Carrell, a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice, whose antics threaten Tim's business deals and the course of Tim's life.

Dinner For Schmucks is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Dinner For Schmucks was directed by Jay Roach.

Paul Rudd says his character will do almost anything to get ahead at his job: "A guy who works for this company and really wants to get ahead in the company, and is actually presented with this opportunity to join the elite and has feelings that maybe this dinner is not the most -- morally upstanding thing to do but will do it if he has to."

Steve Carrell says his character is inspiring: "He's not the coolest guy in the world, he's not somebody that is invited to a lot of parties, if any, so for him to have the attitude that he does about life and about himself and about other people I think is, is sort of inspiring and the fact that he can remain kind and steady through all of it."

Zach Galifianakis explains why he loves his character, Therman: "I love that -- a character that's really stupid and also confident. That's kind of a really funny thing to play."

Steve Carrell says Barry and Therman's relationship is complicated: "Barry believes Therman to have mind control over him. Therman is the imposing figure of Zach Galifianakis. And Barry is both in awe and has a great deal of respect and animosity toward this person. It's a very conflicted relationship because on one hand he idolizes Therman and wishes he could be more like him but he also hates him, detests him really."

The following clips are from Dinner for Schmucks:

Tim wants to buy Therman's book: (Therman) "Men lie to me a thousand times a day. My job is to find the truth. Right Barry? I've studied the human mind. I've learned how to read it and ultimately control it." (Tim) "This is fascinating, I can't wait to read it." (Therman) "It's $14.99, on my website." (Tim) "Okay." (Therman) "Plus shipping and handling." (Tim) "Even if I buy it here?" (Therman) "It's shipped from somewhere else. (unintelligible) been handling it."

Barry goes to a meeting with Tim: (Barry) "Where are you from?" (Man) "We are from Switzerland." (Tim) "Barry, you know what, we're gonna focus on business right now." (Barry) "Switzerland, I love Switzerland. It is one of my favorite countries. I love your army knives, with the toothpicks, and your cheese. Does the cheese come out of the cow with the holes? Our countries are not enemies, they are friends. We are friends." (Woman) "You have been to Switzerland?" (Barry) "No, but I have a friend who drives a Volvo and I speak a little of your language, (made up language)."

Tim gets invited to a dinner for the 'elite': (Boss) "Some people collect vintage automobiles. Some people collect fine wines, Fender collects people." (Tim) "People?"" (Boss) "Yeah. Each of us finds a remarkable person and invites them to dinner at Fender's. We call it the dinner for winners. Here's the guy that I invited last year. The guy designed that suit. A real life Iron Man. He took first prize." (Tim) "He's an idiot." (Man) "You got it." (Tim) "You invite idiots to dinner and make fun of them? That's messed up."

Ellen issued a statement on Thursday night, which read: "A couple months ago, I let FOX and the American Idol producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next."

She continued, "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on Idol and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be."

Idol creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said in the statement, "I loved Ellen's passion for the artists and her nurturing skills. She brought honesty and optimism to our judging panel and I will miss her greatly."

Ellen replaced Paula Abdul as a judge for the show's ninth season, joining Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on the panel.

Simon exited the show at the season's end, prompting widespread speculation as to who will take his place.

Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly pulled out of a movie that's being directed by Mel Gibson.

When asked if DiCpario was still planning to star in the Viking-themed flick, a source told RadarOnline.com, "Not a chance."

The insider continued, "Leo has earned the right to pick and choose who he works with and Mel Gibson is not one of them." The source claims that DiCaprio is worried about ruining his reputation by associating with Gibson. This film would have been the first collaboration between the two.

Before Lindsay was taken into custody last week, Judge Marsha Revel ordered that she be sent to rehab within 24 hours of her release from jail. Lindsay's lawyer recently said that the starlet feels she deserves family time before going into rehab and that issue would be raised with Judge Revel.

Ultimately, the decision about where the actress goes for rehab is in the hands of two psychiatrists appointed by the court.

Meanwhile -- Lindsay Lohan might be a free woman by Monday morning. August 1st and 2nd were thrown out as potential dates for her release shortly after she entered jail on July 20th.

President Obama made a historic appearance on The View yesterday, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to appear on a daytime talk show.

While chatting with the ladies, President Obama discussed the economy, Chelsea Clinton's wedding (he wasn't invited) and the war in Afghanistan -- but most importantly -- we discovered his pop culture IQ.

Joy Behar quizzed the leader of the free world on a range of hot topics: "(Joy) Do you know that Lindsay Lohan is in jail? (Obama) I actually know that yes. (Joy) Does Mel Gibson need anger management. (stammers, laughter) (Obama) Let me answer the Afghanistan question. Look, I haven't seen a Mel Gibson movie in a while so. (Joy) The tapes are better than any movie he ever made. (Obama) Oh yeah? (Joy) Should Snooki run as mayor of Wasilla? (Obama) I have to admit, I don't know who Snooki is. (laughter)"

Drew Carey isn't the fat guy anymore! The actor -- whose teddy bear-like frame was has been one of his signature characteristics since The Drew Carey Show -- has dropped 80 pounds since January.

He told People magazine about his new body, "I like being skinny. I was sick of being fat on the camera. Really, I just got sick of it. Once I started losing weight, again, like once I started dropping a couple pant sizes, then it was easy 'cause once you see the results, then you don't wanna stop."

The drastic slim-down took a lot of work. When asked how he did it, Drew told People magazine, "No carbs. I have cheated a couple times, but basically no carbs, not even a cracker. No bread at all. No pizza, nothing. No corn, no beans, no starches of any kind. Egg whites in the morning or like, Greek yogurt, cut some fruit." As for exercise: "Lots of cardio. About 45 minutes of cardio, at least 45 minutes of cardio. I've been kind of lazy like lately, so I'm not doing it 6 days a week, but I will be for this next month."

The Price is Right host went from a size 44 pants to a 33-34. He ultimately wants to shed 10 more pounds and fit into size 32s.

DOCTORS WON'T BE CHARGED IN MICHAEL JACKSON'S DEATH State investigators announced on Wednesday (July 28th) that seven other physicians -- not including Dr. Conrad Murray, will not be charged in the death of Michael Jackson. According to TMZ.com, Attorney General Jerry Brown had launched a probe of the docs who treated MJ -- mainly looking at the prescribing practices of the physicians. One of the doctors on the list has been reported to the California Medical Board for prescribing drugs to an alias for Michael. That doctor was not named. Brian Oxman -- who reps Joe Jackson in his wrongful death suit against Murray said, "I am very disappointed. The misuse of medications by Michael Jackson in the last years of his life was excessive and to fail to bring that to the public eye is ignoring reality."

ISAIAH WASHINGTON ACCUSED FOR NOT PAYING BACK A $100K BANK LOAN: Former Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington is being accused of not paying back a $100,000 bank loan. According to TMZ.com, the actor and his wife are being sued by City National Bank for allegedly not paying back a $100,030 loan that they took out back in 2008. According to the court docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court -- the Washingtons got a loan with a 1.5% interest rate and didn't have to put down any collateral. The bank is looking to collect their money, plus interest and penalties.

AMBER ROSE VISITS REGGIE BUSH IN NEW ORLEANS?: Rapper Kanye West's ex-girlfriend Amber Rose reportedly sent out subliminal tweets on Wednesday (July 28th) that she was chilling in New Orleans with rumored boo, NFL star, Reggie Bush. Theybf.com reported that Amber tweeted, then deleted the following: "In New Orleans having a blast!! I love it here there's so much culture! I think I'll be coming here more often ;)" She added, "I was so distracted in New Orleans today, I fell into a bush."

LISA WU HARTWELL OFFICIALLY LEAVES REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA: Reports say that Lisa Wu Hartwell has confirmed that she is no longer par of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast. According to Aolblackvoices.com, Lisa has said that she and Bravo have split ways over "creative differences." A source close to the RHOA production told Theybf.com, that Lisa did not have enough drama to stay on the show. The source said, "They basically wanted to script elements of Lisa's life and make her amp up the drama. She wasn't with that at all. Lisa felt like if her real life alone wasn't enough for the network, then maybe it was time for her to go." Lisa will be on 3 episodes on the upcoming season, but won't be featured on the season three photos or opening credits. The ex housewife says she feels good about leaving the show and already has a few projects lined up including two movies.

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In other news, Timberlake's fashion line, William Rast, will now available at Target for one month starting sometime in December. The line features sports and outerwear for both men and women. On its website, the brand describes its clothes as "grounded in the iconography of American denim heritage and biker culture, yet re-packaged and presented in a contemporary context."

Although she's been quiet about her sexuality and personal life throughout the years, Sara Gilbert plans to openly discuss her private life as a lesbian mom when her new show, The Talk, premieres on CBS this fall.

When asked if she was comfortable "coming out" on the show, Sara told TV critics, "This is a whole new world for me. I'm not an expert on this, or I don't analyze these things. I'm just sort of living my life."

She noted that her sexuality would not be problem, explaining, "I don't ever really think of things as being out or in. . . I just think I am who I am, and when topics come up that are appropriate, I'll talk about them and share when it seems right."

The Talk is a View-like series with a panel of six women who will focus on discussing motherhood and parenting. Gilbert, Julie Chen, Leah Remini, Holly Robinson Peete, Sharon Osbourne and Marissa Jaret Winokour will star.

Despite their public separation, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are still spending time together. RadarOnline.com reports that a friend recently stopped by Heidi's house to find her there with her ex.

The friend told Radar, "I saw Spencer, he seems really normal. He actually showed us his new project he's working on. He showed us a clip of the movie. I thought it was really funny. I think it's about a lifeguard that's trying to get girls. And the lifeguard is kinda of like a douche-bag type of guy, not too cool."

She added, "I'm actually not sure what's going on," with the relationship. "She didn't really go into details about anything but the way she was acting it just seemed like she was really happy and free and just living life."

Heidi, who recently pulled out of a reality show with her friend Jen Bunney, told pals that she's been spending her time gardening and writing music.