1. The usual
Kate Hudson appears on the cover of People magazine’s Most Beautiful People issue. Others on the list include Angelina Jolie’s baby belly and Matthew McConaughey’s shirtless torso.
2. The defender
It was sweet to see Simon Cowell come to Paula Abdul’s defense Wednesday night on “American Idol.” If cleavage-baring talent judges can’t stick up for each other, who can?
3. Drop it
The so-called “father of LSD” has died. Albert Hofmann’s family has asked that his remains be kept away from all of The Rolling Stones.
4. Crowned
A disturbing new trend in the fashion world: Young models, dropping chandeliers on their heads. Story at 10.
5. For real?
So many questions surrounding the gossip about Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer. Are they together? Does she realize how creepy he is? Is she aware they will be nicknamed “Maniston”?
6. Brains!
Illusionist David Blaine set a record for holding his breath underwater, then he wants to break the record for staying awake. Next, maybe rip off his own arm and eat it, FOR THIS MAN IS A ZOMBIE.
7. Brains!!!
Blaine pulled off the stunt on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Oprah later admitted it freaked her out almost as badly as Tom Cruise on the couch.
8. Straighten up
May is National Correct Posture month. … I’m trying to think of a “slump-buster” joke that won’t get me fired.
9. Smell of success
Jennifer Lopez and TLC make it clear that J.Lo’s new show will not be a reality show but a realistic look at making a fragrance. Interesting — I was working on a similar project after a sausage pizza last weekend.
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