Nicole Kidman Testifies, Britney Spears Loses Lawsuit, Kanye West Breaks Down, and More

Nicole Kidman showed up to court today in Sydney to give testimony that she feared a paparazzi chase would end in a car wreck two years ago. She claimed she was "really, really scared" and reduced to tears from the traumatic event. Nicole also said, "I have been pursued many times... I employ people to protect me now. I employ people 24 hours to protect myself because I don't feel equipped to handle things."

- Kanye West broke down while performing his song "Hey Mamma" at a Paris concert. Kanye's mother, Donda West, passed away last weekend due to complications with plastic surgery. He became visibly upset and had to be consoled by members of his band before leaving the stage. He did come back out refreshed to perform an encore of "Stronger" after taking a fifteen minute break to compose himself. Dr. Jan Adams, the doctor that performed Donda's surgery, will appear on "Larry King Live" tomorrow to give his side of the story.

- Louis Vuitton has won a lawsuit against Britney Spears in Paris for "bastardizing their logo and tarnishing the company image."

- Just in case you are keeping score, it is now K-Fed: 11, Britney: 0. K-Fed found out he gets the kids for Turkey Day. Britney will celebrate the holiday with the kids on Wednesday. I hear she is having the event catered by KFC.

- Nicole Richie had a Wizard of Oz themed baby shower this weekend with over 90 guests. Richie has yet to confirm the sex of her and Joel Madden's baby, but some guests did bring gifts for a boy.

- Jonathan Rhys Meyers was arrested yesterday in a Dublin, Ireland airport for public drunkenness and breach of peace when trying to board a plane. He had been told twice by police to calm down while acting in "erractic, abusive behavior" before being arrested. He had been in Dublin to promote August Rush, his new movie with Keri Russell.

- The cast of Celebrity Apprentice is in: Marilu Henner from "Taxi", Piers Morgan from "America's Got Talent", Gene Simmons from Kiss, Stephen Baldwin aka the most insane Baldwin brother (not that there is much of a competition for that title), Vincent "Big Pussy" Pastore from "The Sopranos", Omarosa and her horse mouth, and a bunch of other people I have never heard of. Check out the rest of the cast here.

- "Dirty Sexy Money" has been picked up for a full season by ABC. It is the first show to be picked up for a full season since the WGA went on strike November 5.

- The show must go on! The cast of "Saturday Night Live" performed their show at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater this past weekend along with the originally scheduled host Michael Cera and musical guest Yo La Tengo. "Saturday Night Live - On Strike!" featured never-before-seen skits performed live in front of a very small audience. America only got to see a rerun of Brian Williams' hosting gig from a few weeks ago.

- Barney finally gets his slaps on tonight's "Slapsgiving" episode of "How I Met Your Mother".

- A seven-month pregnant Juliana Margulies got hitched to lawyer Keith Lieberthal in Massachuetts.

- Timbaland is about to become a father with a woman who works at his record label, though the two are not together. Page Six reports he will be "involved in the child's upbringing."

- Orlando Bloom and Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr are dating. Who knew?

- Michael Vick surrendered himself to U.S. Marshalls today to begin serving his sentence. His trial was set to begin in three weeks, so now whatever sentence the judge gives him could end earlier than anticipated.

- Serena Williams and rapper Common are rumored to be dating.

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - Arrivals

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was held last night at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. The Spice Girls gave their first performance since the group reunited. Here are the red carpet arrivals, with more pictures to follow.

The reunited Spice Girls - from left: Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, and of course, Victoria Beckham.

Posh had her leg out in this position for about 400 photos. It's a wonder she didn't cramp up.

This is the last time of the night Heidi Klum actually had on clothes.

Eva Longoria

I'm sorry, but I just couldn't resist putting this one up.

Lauren Conrad of "The Hills"

Dawson aka James Van Der Beek and wife Heather McComb

will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, who took over performing for Kanye West. Kanye dropped out after his mother passed away last weekend.

Kat Von D

Stacy Keibler

The Kodak Theatre where it all took place. Notice the pink carpet.

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Weekend Roundup

In sad news this week, Kanye West's mother, Donda West, passed away Saturday. She died as the result of complications with cosmetic surgery, her publicist confirmed to CNN today. Donda was chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department before leaving her post to become Kanye's manager in 2004. She also served as chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation, an educational nonprofit helping decrease dropout rates and improve literacy. Donda recently released a book entitled Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star.

- Britney Spears may have failed a drug test. I no longer know if I'm reporting on Britney or Anna Nicole Smith. UPDATE: The cause of the failed drug test was prescription drugs. A Britney source told TMZ, "The only thing that comes on the results are the prescriptions, that the court doctor prescribed. There has been no illegal drugs or even alcohol in any of the test results."

- Britney's new album "Blackout" is losing the top spot on the charts mighty fast.

- Elisabeth Hasselbeck gave birth to a baby boy this weekend, whose name she will reveal today when she calls into "The View". UPDATE: Elisabeth announced she and husband Tim Hasselbeck named their son Taylor Thomas Hasselbeck.

- Christina Aguilera had a blue-themed baby shower this weekend. And what would any baby shower be without a perfomance by a few drag queens?


- Angelina Jolie's leather pants began to split this weekend at the London premiere of Beowulf. But not to worry, Brad Pitt shielded the split by putting his hand on her ass.

- Does pregnancy cause your hair to thin out? Nicolette Sheridan reportedly asked her costars this question, prompting rumors that she might be preggers.

- News of the World is reporting that Chelsy Davy has dumped Prince Harry.

- Kate Hudson might be dating Heath Ledger these days. I can't keep up with her love life.

- Alicia Keys is glad she listened to her mama. She first chose her stage name to be Alicia Wild, which her mother told her made her sound like a stripper. Well, anything is better than her real name... Alicia Augello-Cook.

- A woman got so excited upon seeing Jessica Simpson at NYC's Waverly Inn restaurant last week that she "gets up and runs through the crowd to get a peek." But instead of catching up to Simpson, the woman fell over onto a table knocking it over, sending plates and glasses flying, and then she finally landed near the fireplace. I know what you are thinking... No, it wasn't me. I swear!

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Brangelina, Bennifer, and Calohn...

If I get my wish and start dating John Krasinski, our couple nickname would be "Calohn". What would you and your significant other's nickname be? Find out with USA Today's Nickname-o-Matic.

Despite all the Anna Nicole coverage, other things are going on in the world. Here are some highlights:

- Scarlett Johansson is now being linked with another hot guy in Hollywood... Ryan Reynolds. They have been seen eating together several times in Manhattan and one source says, "They were definitely holding hands." Reynolds and his fiancee of three years, Alanis Morissette, ended their engagement in February.

- Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy have been seen canoodling various places recently. I can see the connection there. At least he always has somebody to borrow eyeliner from.

- The Live Earth lineup has been announced. Tickets are available starting Monday, April 16. Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, and Bon Jovi are among the acts. Red Hot Chili Peppers will only be playing in London. Speaking of charitable causes, anybody want to buy me a ticket to London?

- Snoop Dogg was charged with two felonies today for his arrests for gun and drug possession. He could be in jail for four years if convicted. For shizzle.

- He may as well just rent a cell. Jason Wahler of "Laguna Beach" was arrested AGAIN on Sunday morning. This is the fourth time he has been arrested in nine months. He was arrested in a Seattle hotel after police found him "very intoxicated" and wrestling with another male in the lobby.

- "Dancing with the Stars" host Samantha Harris is expecting a baby.

- Elisabeth Shue has been practicing her moves on the tennis court. The actress, who most of our generation knows from Adventures in Babysitting, hopes to one day compete professionally. She says, "I've been training so hard, now I feel like more of a tennis player than an actress."

Photo by: Dan Steinberg / AP; Kristian Dowling / Getty