Reuters - Simon Cowell's scathing critiques of "American Idol" contestants made him the favorite reality TV villain in America, but cohort Paula Abdul was declared the worst reality TV judge in a poll released on Thursday.

AP - "It's a deeply personal matter. I would ask you to respect my privacy in the matter." — Christian Bale, on allegations that he assaulted his mother and sister at a London hotel.

AP - Pamela Anderson is shacking up with Tommy Lee again — but not like that.

AP - Turns out Seth Green has the job you always wanted.

AP - Barack Obama has packed his overseas trip with presidential images: a helicopter ride over Iraq with the U.S. military commander; a visit to a Holocaust memorial; a meeting at Afghan President Hamid Karzai's palace.

AP - Lucy Liu is set to embrace her inner warrior.

E! Online - Kate Walsh and Amy Brenneman are engaging in a little private negotiation practice of their own.

Reuters - Protesters gathered on Wednesday outside Fox News Channel to denounce what they claim is its racist campaign coverage, including a pundit who called Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama a terrorist.

E! Online - The Force is still with Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams.

Reuters - ABC is eyeing Patricia Heaton for the lead in "The Middle," a quirky single-camera comedy.

E! Online - I saw Jessica Simpson kissing Santa Claus.

E! Online - Live from New York, it's trouble in Saturday Night land.

E! Online - Get ready for an extra two hours of The Hills—even before the fourth season premieres next month.

E! Online - Today's the day, fanboys (and girls). San Diego Comic-Con, the world's biggest comic-book convention and pop-culture expo, opens tonight with an expected crowd of more than 120,000.

E! Online - Guess not too many people are planning to stay for the end credits of High School Musical 3.