There will be a Fantastic Four, Part 2 - but will Jessica Alba star again?

They are talking about a "Fantastic Four" sequel, and the original stars are set to reprise their superhero roles — except for Jessica Alba. Alba is not sure that the follow-up would be a wise career move. Instead, we hear Alba has agreed to star alongside Jimmy Fallon in the movie remake of the classic sitcom, "I Dream of Jeannie."

Bree Van De Camp engaged.

Marcia Cross, who stars as Bree on Desperate Housewives, just got engaged to her boyfriend Tom Mahoney. They've been dating a pretty short time - just since January.

Jenny McCarthy getting divorced

Jenny McCarthy and her husband of six years filed for divorce.

happy birthday scoopgirl!

today is my birthday! So i am wishing myself a happy birthday!!

Team Aniston or Team Jolie?

So I just read that Kitson, the shop that created the Team Aniston and Team Jolie t-shirts, has reported that "Team Aniston" shirts are outselling "Team Jolie" tops 25-1. Go Jen!

I also heard, from my brother, that the Team Aniston shirts are all in small girlie sizes, and the Team Jolie shirts are in larger, manly sizes. So - does that mean the gals are for Jen. A, and the men are all jealous of Brad?

Scoop girl chat....

What do you think of my new template? Let me know if you like -

Didn't write much this weekend - was my brother and sister-in-law to be's shower this weekend. was very nice and special. Congrats Richie & Jenna!

I'm going to add something new to the site - celebrity pairing predictions (CPP). My first one - i just have this FEELING that this could happen - is the pairing of Vince Vaughn and Jen Schefft (you know her, The Bachelorette).... Now, we wouldn't nec. call her a celebrity - but I could see them together. Both in Chicago, both in the scene.... whatcha think?

Let me know if you have any celeb pairing predictions.

Glad I saw them in Chicago.....

Green Day postponing Sunday and Monday's concerts in Ohio and Tennessee in order to let singer Billie Joe Armstrong rest his voice. The band's label said that Wednesday's show in Oklahoma would take place as planned.

Feel better Billie Joe.

I am famous!

Guess what - I got a plug on Knoxville News website! Check it out.

sccop girl chat....

hi all. there's not too much scoop that i've heard lately. and my US didn't come today!

Matt LeBlanc told the National Enquirer that he came close to cheating on his wife with an overly agressive stripper during a drunken night out on the town. C'mon Joey!!!

What? First Kate Hudson says that if her husband cheats, she just doesn't want to know about it, and now this......

i'm getting excited for fall TV. I can't believe it is almost September...crazy. But don't all of the shows nowadays start their seasons in like - November? i'll have to check. i hope lost starts soon.

let me see - any other gossip? oh yes, Keira Knightly is now single. Kermit the Frog is turning 50.

Oh, I saw Green Day in concert last night. I love them. But the audience was so young - i was kinda surprised. i mean, i knew there'd be high school kids there, but this was like 10 year olds with their parents. crazy. they did a good show, but they did do an awful lot of - hey o!, and everyone clap your hands, and first the left side yells, then the right side....lots'o entertainment. I love Billie Joe. and they did most of my fave songs....

Mary Kate to leave The Big Apple

Mary Kate Olsen is supposedly not returning to NYU, and will instead enroll in an arts school in Cali.

Katie Holmes upset about all of the media....

Star Magazine reports that though Katie Holmes may appear happy in public, she is very upset over the media's scrutiny over her relationship with Tom Cruise. Have we taken a poll yet - who thinks they are going to actually get married?

Peter Brady Is Back.

You may have heard that former Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight fell in love with America's Next Top Model winner Adrianne Curry, when starring on The Surreal Life. The two are now going to star in their own reality series - all about their real-life romance. My Fair Brady launches this September on VH1.

Healthy wishes to Dana Reeve - wife of Christopher Reeves

Dana Reeve just announced that she has lung cancer. Prior to Christopher Reeve's sad death last year, Dana had been taking care of him for nine years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dana Reeve as she battles lung cancer. Wishes for a healthy recovery.

Tommy Lee speaks about Pam.

sounds like Tommy wants to to go back to being Pam 'n' Tommy......

Jen and Brad's mom pals?

Brad Pitt's mom is supposedly visiting Jen while she is still in Chicago, filming her movie. Jen supposedly called Mrs. Pitt because she was very lonely and sad about the big breakup.

Sienna and Jude back together?

According to reports, Jude and Sienna are back together, but not getting married anytime soon......

Sad News

Let's take a moment to think about Peter Jennings, who sadly, passed away this weekend. My prayers and condolences to his family. Peter was a great newscaster, and will be missed by many. As you listen to those who knew him talk about him, the words that come up the most are fair and decent. Two such important qualities - he was a great man.

To read more; http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-jennings8aug08,0,7151732.story?coll=la-home-headlines

scoop girl chat....

so, we saw dukes of hazzard this weekend. i know, i know. pretty embarassing. the boys liked it, and i feel asleep. and yes, jessica looked v. good.

i also saw the front of vince vaughn's new pad in Chicago! v. nice. do you all know he is now going to be calling Chicago his home?! He loves it here and is going to be permanently living here.

eddie murphy and wife split!

After 12 years of marriage, Eddie and his wife, Nicole, split. They have five children.

Sela Ward originally up to play Teri Hatcher's role in DH.

Sela Wards says that she was origially slated in Teri Hatcher's role on Desperate Housewives, but turned it down because she couldn't commit to the contract.