1. It’s science
French workers are the world’s whiniest, a new study concludes. Second-whiniest: the cast of “The Real World: Denver.”
2. Alert the Oscars
Marlon Wayans has signed on for a new movie project called “Super Bad James Dynomite.” At long last, he’s found his “English Patient.”
3. Ouch
Paris Hilton is “distraught and traumatized” by her jail sentence, according to her psychiatrist. And that’s even before she finds out that in prison, “going clubbing” has nothing to do with drinks and dancing.
4. Stay puffed
Most lack the confidence, but Phil Collins is secure enough with his place in rock history to wear pirate pants.
5. Oh, oh it’s magic
Cameron Diaz was spotted in Las Vegas spending quality time with illusionist Criss Angel. Or maybe she was spending quality time with a series of holograms and well-placed mirrors. An illusionist never tells.
6. More, please
My belated review of “Spider-Man 3”: Saving Venom for the end of the movie was like keeping Paula Abdul muzzled until the last five minutes of “American Idol.”
7. Feeding time
Motorola unveiled a redesigned RAZR phone Tuesday. For Lincoln Parkers, the announcement was the equivalent of dropping a fish-flavored doughnut into a piranha tank.
8. The vanishing
Scientists say a California-sized chunk of Antarctica melted away in January 2005. Scientists are only beginning to understand the phenomenon now thanks to the example set by Ricki Lake.
9. Simpson-itis
I’m reading that John Mayer offered political advice to John Edwards. It went something like, “If the election goes down to the wire, don’t ask me or my girlfriend for any help recounting ballots.”
The 10th line is online
Tuesday’s setup: “One of the benefits to being adopted by a celebrity is …” “two words: Ferrari stroller.” — Paul Lockwood. Try and top it: redeyechicago.com/leo
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