1. The shocking truth
All this investigation into possible corruption in local government and no one’s going to look into how Diddy got his own day in Chicago?
2. Study break
Lindsay Lohan tells mtv.com she’s going to play a mother in a new film. Even her acting coach is telling her not to do any real-life preparation for the role.
3. Body count
Disney execs are denying that Orlando Bloom’s character will be killed off in a future “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie. They’re saving the dramatic death scenes for a film version of “It’s a Small World After All.”
4. Preacher man
Look at this picture and tell me Jack Black wouldn’t make an awesome televangelist.
5. The reliever
Young Buck told billboard.com he’s ready to step in for 50 Cent while his attention isn’t on music. Oh, thank God. I guess we can consider that void in our lives filled.
6. Busted
The suits at ABC decided to pick up “Ugly Betty” for a full season. It’s a bold move, but not an unprecedented one. Ugly Bettys get picked up every week on “COPS.”
7. Private stash
Canadian troops in Afghanistan are complaining of having to navigate thick forests of marijuana plants. In other news, the entire cast of “Jackass” has enlisted.
8. That’s a guarantee
Can’t believe I missed the “Flavor of Love” finale Sunday. I’ll just have to look for the performance at the next Emmy Awards.
9. Numbers game
Former “American Idol” contestant Kellie Pickler has a new album due out later this month. She’s busy hiring people who can count to track her first-week sales.
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