– Diana Ross said she hasn’t seen “Dreamgirls,” the musical loosely based on her early singing days. When David Letterman asked her Tuesday whether she was curious about the film, Ross joked: “Yes, I’ve heard a lot about it. I’m going to see it with my lawyers.”
– Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell were back in their judging chairs Tuesday night as “American Idol” began its sixth season, and the show is still wildly popular. The premiere was the most watched “Idol” debut ever, drawing 37.3 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.
– Kevin Federline has a job. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. plans to run a national ad during the Super Bowl, and Britney Spears’ ex has been tapped to star, the company announced Wednesday. In the commercial, Federline goes from starring in a rap video surrounded by beauties to working at a fast-food joint.
– New Orleans residents have been seeing Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie come and go in the French Quarter. “It’s great if they’re here to stay and to be a part of the community,” said Rayna Nielsen, who lives near the early-1830s masonry mansion where the celebrity couple has been spotted in recent weeks. Pitt’s latest flick, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” has been filming in town. Records for the house show it was purchased for $3.5 million in cash early this month.
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The Personals page was compiled by Emily Rosenbaum from Tribune news services and staff reports.
