Gossip / Rumors

TMZ spies caught Lindsay Lohan out of rehab again yesterday, and this time the actress hit one of the most popular celebrity hangouts in L.A.

Lohan, who seems to be more addicted to attention than anything else, took a break from treatment (again) and enjoyed a quiet lunch on a street crawling with paparazzi. With the hundreds of eateries in town, La Lohan picked the Newsroom Cafe, a restaurant on Robertson Blvd., right across the street from The Ivy and Kitson! Ever hear of those places?

A source tells TMZ Lindsay hit the health food joint with a couple of friends at around 2:30 PM and tried to go unnoticed in a baseball cap, ponytail and oversized sunglasses. Here's a tip: If you really don't want to be seen, Robertson is a really bad idea. Linds sat with her back facing the crowd, but on the outdoor patio. Oh Lindsay, Lindsay, Lindsay!

The athletic twosome were spotted wearing his n' her outfits while enjoying a few holes in Oahu.

Nothing like hitting a few balls to take your mind off a broken heart.

Salma and Penelope have both denied anything more than a platonic relationship, but many still wonder if things might just be under wraps.

Lindsay Lohan will have a hard time staying clean and sober if she doesn't have a strong support group after rehab. That means she'll need to surround herself with an entirely new entourage -- who won't enable her addiction.

Just before entering rehab, our spies caught Lindsay "dining" with friends at Orso in Los Angeles. Lohan ordered a salad, and barely touched a leaf. When she ordered a cocktail and was asked to show her ID, Linds recoiled and asked for a water instead. Our spy then watched as her friends ordered drink after drink for her -- which Lohan consumed. After lunch, Lindsay jumped into her Mercedes convertible and sped off with the stereo blaring.

As TMZ first reported, the two have been spending a lot of time together in the wake of Cameron's split from Justin Timberlake. We're told the duo hit various golf courses and restaurants on the island ... and that Diaz is shacking up at Slater's island home.

Cameron was often seen hangin' ten with former flame Justin Timberlake. A distant memory. Cowabunga dude.

The relationship is over, but the drama has just begun -- and it looks like Cameron Diaz is hooking up to make Justin Timberlake jealous.

According to TMZ spies, Cameron is currently camped out on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii with super surf stud and current ASP World Tour champ Kelly Slater.

We're told the couple shared a romantic oceanfront dinner at Haleiwa Joe's restaurant before heading back to Slater's place. Indeed, we're told Cameron is staying with Slater. The two have been friends for years; Slater even appeared on Cameron's MTV show "Trippin" in 2005.

Other TMZ spies tell us that during the Golden Globes, Cameron kept coming up to Justin's table, trying to engage him in conversation.

Each time she left, a frustrated Justin made it clear he just wanted a clean break.

When you're a funny, charming and handsome star like Zach Braff, there aren't many women out of your reach, right? Not so much.

A TMZ spy spotted Zach at a party in Hollywood where the "Scrubs" star was trying to sweet-talk one of the female caterers.

He pulled every card he had up his sleeve -- but to no avail. After telling the server how beautiful she was and informing her that he would have her added to the guest list at Hyde, she still kindly refused. Although Braff didn't show any signs of a bruised ego, it had to hurt.

Jeremy Piven is NOT dating "America's Next Top Model" runner-up Melrose Bickerstaff, even though reports had them "canoodling" at a Golden Globes after-party.

E!'s Kristin Veitch reported on Tuesday that Piven and Bickerstaff were "...close all night, holding hands, flirting, smooching and displaying all sorts of couple-like behavior." Not so fast, Melrose tells TMZ.

"No, I am not Jeremy's new girl," she says. "He is not my boyfriend. He invited me out, I showed up, we had a good time. Nothing more."

Mel went on to say that the pair are just pals, and joked, "If having a friend means I'm dating them all, then I guess that means I have about 20 boyfriends." Where's the line?

While Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler have recently displayed all the signs of a rekindled relationship, it looks like the venomous cyberattacks and public feuding proved too much to bear.

In a blog posted on Shanna's official MySpace page, she reveals that the time the separated couple have been spending together is solely for the benefit of their children.

Shanna states,"travis and i are not back together. we are working on being good friends and even better parents, we did celebrate our daughters first birthday at disney with our friends and family and our children it was really fun!" (sic)

When they first separated, the Barkers took to their individual blogs to attack each other as parents and spouses. Now they're working on keeping the peace for their children's sake. The most mature move yet. Expect a commemorative tattoo.

The sexy duo were spotted at some of L.A. and Vegas' hottest gay bars and clubs. Some think that the reason for the gay venue visits is because that's where Isaac Cohen likes to go. The truth is: it isn't so.

TMZ's inside sources say that the rumors are simply not true. Not only is this pairing not an act, but Britney and Isaac are actually holding back while in public. Our spy said that once the couple is out of camera view, the two can't keep their hands off each other, and that Britney hasn't looked this happy for a long time!

The release of the Screech sex tape was no accident.

Dustin Diamond previously shot down TMZ's report that he was involved in the release of his infamous sex tape, but now admits to Details magazine that he was in on it from it the start.

He explains in the interview that someone was threatening to let the tape loose, so he called up Red Light District and struck up a deal with them to beat the "sleaze guy" to the punch and make some money. "We backdoored them," he says ... bringing back all those icky "Dirty Sanchez" memories. Thanks a lot.

So much for Screech's public war of words with David Hans Schmidt.

Can't get enough Screech? Check out more of the interview on Details.com.

Jessica Simpson gave a less than stellar performance in tribute to her idol, Dolly Parton, at this month's Kennedy Center Honors, flubbing the words to "9 to 5."

Simpson says her nerves got the best of her during the star-studded D.C. event, resulting in her fouling up the song. After the show, an upset Jess was given a second chance to sing it -- with the results apparently unsatisfactory. Simpson has now had the flopped number completely cut from the telecast.

As TMZ first reported, Mama Simpson gave Jessica a verbal bitchslap as she exited the stage during the live show.

Simpson's rep, Cindi Berger, said in a statement, "She really wasn't happy with her performance and she did want it to be perfect for Dolly, who she idolizes."

As for the Kennedy Center, the producer of the show said, "We appreciate the time and energy Ms. Simpson put into this event, and respect the high standards she has for herself and that of the Kennedy Center Honors."

See the abridged version of the Kennedy Center honors on December 26 on CBS.

Reichen Lehmkuhl's latest MySpace harangue against Perez Hilton is just the beginning of what's shaping up to be a juicy Hollywood feud.

In a blog posted today by Lehmkuhl, he states that after posting his initial blog, celebrities and their "attornies" [sic] contacted him, prompting a brewing class action lawsuit against the self-proclaimed Queen of All Media, aka Mario Lavandeira.

Reichen says, "It is not clear how the lawsuit will be structured, but we are committed ... the goal of this lawsuit is to result in the stopping of your name being used in connection with untruths and gossip on the internet that obviously damage/ruin your name/reputation and lessen your ability to be successful in your profession." Well, that's clear.

Reichen is threatening to sue, after Perez posted a picture of him at the Dixie Chicks concert, claiming that Reichen's dilated pupils were because he was under the influence of crystal meth. Mr. Lance Bass claims that he had seen a Laser Eye surgeon in West Los Angeles that day, causing his eyes to dilate. He also takes issue with Perez linking him to men other than Bass, saying that they must be "PAID for by Mr. Levandeira (sic)." This threat of legal action adds to Perez's legal woes, he's currently being sued for $7.5 million by a photo agency for using their photos without authorization.

For his part, Perez shoots back, "Now that he can't comfortably ride Lance Bass' coattails, this is Reichen's latest transparent attempt to get publicity for himself. I applaud him. Reichen's almost as big a media whore as I am!"

Ooh snap!

Maroulis and Conner spent a night on the town at a NYC pool hall last October, partying with pop singer Ryan Cabrera and "Six Degrees" star Jay Hernandez. As seen in this video, Conner smacks Maroulis' butt and kisses him on the cheek (facial). How's that for a talent!

Before signing off, Maroulis looks straight into the camera and admits that they "have to get to some partying. You know how it is." Tara knows.

Maroulis recorded the footage as part of video diary series for People.com.

Reichen says that Perez's report that he made out without someone other than Bass at a party is a "blantant lie" [sic], and that Perez erroneously reported that the former *NSYNCer and "Amazing Race" winner had broken up. "Contrary to what this ugly wind-bag has reported, I have not broken up with my boyfriend. I did not go home with anyone from "Survivor" from any party..."

He also defends rumors that he's with Lance Bass for his money or fame, "My book was done before I ever met Lance...I'm self-sufficient and happy to be that way. I have served my country, I have made my own money, my own career, written my own books, bought my own homes and other possesions, and I'm proud to be this way, on my own."

As for Perez, he tells us "I'm flattered that Reichen is such a fan of my website."

With Donald Trump reportedly set to dethrone Tara Conner officially on Tuesday, first runner-up Miss California, Tamiko Nash, will assume the title of Miss USA. At 27, Tamiko will be one of the oldest Miss USA's in the pageant's 55-year history.

TMZ did some digging around, and multiple sources tell us that Nash is genuinely nice and that people in the pageant world "really like her." Trump's former "Apprentice" contestant and beauty pageant coach Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, told "Tom Joyner Morning Show" entertainment reporter Jawn Murray, "It was a toss-up at Miss USA between Tamiko and Tara. I actually thought Tamiko had it in the bag. Tamiko will make an amazing Miss USA!!" And there you have it.

Prior to competing in the Miss USA pageant, Nash worked as an elementary school teacher and for the Recording Academy/Grammy Awards. Most recently, Nash pursued an acting career and appeared earlier this year on NBC's "Deal or No Deal," the E! special "Hidden Lives of Miss USA" and posed for a photo shoot for Snoop Dogg's latest album.

Nash's assumption of the Miss USA title marks only the second time in the pageant's history that a reigning Miss USA was forced to relinquish her title. In 1957, Miss USA was dethroned after it was discovered she was a married mother of two -- Mrs. USA is an entirely different pageant.

While Nash is single, she has been seen out and about with actor Brian White, who co-starred in the 2005 film "The Family Stone." A rep for White told TMZ the two are "just really good friends."

Meanwhile, Tara Conner must not be having a very happy 21st birthday today, but it looks like Tamiko has a lot to celebrate. And that's something all of us (who are of age) can drink to.