This pound of Rumours involves the movements of Megan Fox; Paris Hilton's 'doggy mansion'; Doug Reinhardt's bitterness; Russell Crowe's ego; and Brad Pitt's political career................... That Madonna's adoption bid has been approved... Lucky Mercy... That Usher and his wife of a whopping two years, Tameka Foster, are to divorce... A source talking to In Touch said: "The Grammy winner has been living apart from his wife for nearly a year after almost two years of marriage... Usher's primary concern is for his children. He is a great father and just wants to do what is right for them". That Usher and Tameka have an 18-month-old and a 6-month-old. That, when Tameka recently suffered a heart attack on the operating table during a liposuction procedure, a source said Usher: "had no idea that she was there to have surgery"... That he was seen partying with strippers shortly afterwards... That, according to The New York Post, Megan Fox is being tipped to play Buffy in a big screen "version" of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer... That "version" is a exceptionally slack term given "the new movie will not involve Joss Whedon or be tied in anyway to either the 1992 film or the TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar that followed"... That they might as well just call it "Megan Fox High-Kicking Vampires While Wearing Gym Slip"... That Heidi Montag will pose for the September issue of Playboy... That nothing sells copies of soft porn magazines more than naked photos of someone you've seen spewing their guts up on I'm A Celebrity... That her missionary work will just have to wait a wee bit longer... That Cher's daughter, Chastity Bono, is to undergo gender reassignment... That's one way of getting mum's attention... Chaz's publicist, Howard Bragman, said: "Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity. He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones. It is Chaz's hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his 'coming out' did nearly 20 years ago. We ask that the media respect Chaz's privacy during this long process"... That Russell Crowe is insisting on being flown to the set of Robin Hood (formerly entitled Nottingham) every morning... According to The Mirror: "Crowe says he does not want to stay near the set in Cardiff when filming begins next week. So he is insisting producers lay on helicopter flights costing thousands of pounds a time to ferry him from the Windsor mansion where he is living. He is asking to be picked up each morning from the gardens of the sprawling home and flown back at night after filming ends. Director Ridley Scott is said not to be keen about the idea"... Director Ridley Scott has created a monster... That the residents of New Orleans want Brad Pitt to run for mayor, with one saying: "We need outside help getting the city fixed - Brad can get that done"... That Max Drummey is now displaying himself to be a spineless halfwit by backtracking on his claims Peaches married him as a publicity stunt, as well as this little gem: "We're guys who have been hurt by women and I'm glad people like Chris Brown are finally taking it back and hurting women" statement... Today, he is saying: "My comments made regarding my marriage were not intended to be taken seriously. I apologise for those comments"... As for the Chris Brown championing, he said it was: "stupid and obviously false. These statements reflect neither reality nor my opinion. It was wrong to make them. I am sorry"... Very f***ing sorry, indeed... That Paris Hilton has somehow found the time to install a "Mini Doggy Mansion" in the grounds of her Beverly Hills home... That it "comes complete with air conditioning, chandeliers, an ornate staircase (safe) and a doggy wardrobe in a two-story construction overlooking the pool"... That Doug Reinhardt's rep has released this statement following his split with Paris: "Doug refuses to take part of this ridiculous media circus. He wishes Paris and all of her future boyfriends the best of luck"... That you know the story with Caught Out...
