– Brad Pitt may have told GQ how friendly his split with Jennifer Aniston has been. But he has hired big guns anyway, with Hollywood attorney Bruce Clemens representing him, sources tell “Celebrity Justice.” Also in the magazine, Pitt praises pal Angelina Jolie for her humanitarian work: “She contributes staggering amounts of money–staggering amounts.”
– Previous “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino tells people.com she has doubts about former contestant Corey Clark’s allegations of an affair with Paula Abdul. They competed during different seasons, but Barrino says there were tight security restrictions on “Idol” finalists.
– The Hibbing, Minn., street where Bob Dylan grew up is being named Dylan Drive.
– Tom Wolfe says his next book will be a non-fiction look at Wall Street types who hide their status, dress like delinquents and act like bad seeds.
– If he stays drug-free for two years, 50 Cent will likely avoid jail for allegedly trampling two women and punching a third during a concert last year, under a deal reached Friday with prosecutors in Springfield, Mass., Billboard Online reports.
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The Personals page was compiled by Cristi Kempf from Tribune staff and wire reports.
