-Ah, how much do we love thee, let us count the ways! On Thursday sexier-than-thou Johnny Depp hit up the Puerto Rico set of his forthcoming flick The Rum Diary, which is an adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s first novel. Depp has portrayed the Gonzo journalist once before with 1998’s fabulous Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. And, just because our beloved Johnny was lookin’ oh so gorgeous (as always!) on Thursday, we felt it was our civic duty to advertise this set of pics! (Just Jared)

-Dropping singles like it’s goin’ out of style! Apparently Heidi Montag is REALLY desperate at the moment, as this past week she released not one, not two, but three new tunes. The poppy feel-good crapola hits will be featured on the star’s presently untilted album. Give “Your Love Found Me,” “Turn Ya Head” and “More is More” a once over if you aren’t prone to violent seizures or mental breakdowns. (PerezHilton)

-Justin Timberlake is a busy boy these days, promoting his new line of tequila while adding reality show exec to his impressive resume. The musician/actor is joining forces with MTV to bring us a daredevil program called The Phone. Courageous players will be asked to perform crazy stunts like “hanging off the edge of Seattle’s Space Needle” or “racing into a burning building to save a man’s life” following a call from a mysterious stranger. If the contestants - split into two teams - manage to complete the terrifying tasks, they will be awarded $50,000. During this severe economic downturn it shouldn’t be too difficult to find ready and willing participants! (Digital Spy)

-Not over K-Fed quite yet? Britney Spears is reportedly gettin’ busy with backup dancer Chase Benze, who is totally a lame version of the my-first-record-sucked-but-here’s-another-one rap “artist.” On Wednesday Brit was photographed bumpin and grindin alongside Benze in a local Dallas nightclub after having performed earlier that day. Perhaps last year’s barrage of rumors that claimed Ms. Spears was trying to win Federline back are actually spot on. (PopSugar)

-After hearing that a Malawi judge snubbed Madonna’s request to adopt little 3-year-old Mercy James, ex Guy Ritchie came out of the woodwork to convey his condolences.

“…I am saddened that her application has been rejected,” the director told Access Hollywood. “She is motivated only by being a caring parent who seeks to share some of the advantages and opportunities that her life has given her.”

‘Saddened’ or snickering? (Omg!)

~Carolyn French~