Today's Evil Beet Gossip

Paris Says She and Benji Are “Taking a Break”

Paris Hilton called into Ryan Seacrest's show this morning to clarify a few things about her split from Benji Madden. [R]ather than calling it a breakup, she said, "Right now we're just taking a break." Hilton also left open the possibility that she and Madden could get back together down the road. "He is an incredible person, and we will always be really close," Hilton said. "We will see what happens in the future. I am still in love with him." As for why they decided to go their separate ways for now... "He has been working nonstop with his b...

Congrats to Ashlee and Pete!!!

They are now the proud parents of a baby boy, whom they've named Bronx Mowgli Wentz. I actually think Bronx is kind of a cool baby name. The Jolie-Pitts must be freakin' pissed, though. That's probably what they were going to go with for their next boy. I mean, how many names ending with X are there, anyway? The only Mowgli I can think of is the kid from the Jungle Book. No idea why they went with that name, but I'm sure they'll explain it eventually. Bronx was born 7 lbs., 11 oz., an...

Did Michael Mikaeel Jackson Convert to Islam?

If you believe British tab The Sun, he did. Mostly I'm impressed by their title for this article: "The way you Mecca me feel." No one can top the Brits on cheesy-pun headlines. According to the tab: MICHAEL JACKSON has become a Muslim — and changed his name to MIKAEEL. The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Koran in a ceremony at a pal’s mansion in Los Angeles, The Sun can reveal. Jacko sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Im...

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski???

Just a few months after she broke up with Michael Buble, The Devil Wears Prada actress is apparently getting hot and heavy with Jim from The Office. The new couple spent some quality time together earlier this month, kicking back at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara. "They ordered room service, took long walks and spent every second together," says an insider. "John really cares for Emily — he totally fawns over her. And she's loving the attention. She's a down-to-earth girl, but it's nice to be treated so well." John's a total upgrade over Michael Buble, ...

ABC Cancels Pushing Daisies, Possibly Others

Pushing Daisies has officially been canceled. According to executive producer Bryan Fuller: "It's very likely that Pushing Daisies will end after episode 13, which as you know, is a cliffhanger. But we are talking to DC Comics about doing comic books that will wrap up our storylines, and I already have a pitch for a movie ready to go. To be honest, I'm really not feeling very boo-hoo about it. I am so proud of the show. We put together 22 really good episodes, and there is a lot to be proud o...

Tony Romo Takes a Homeless Man to the Movies

This is a freaking ADORABLE story about Jessica Simpson's man: A homeless man who goes by Doc was cashing in change at a Cinemark Theatre in Dallas when a guy walked up and offered to pay his way into the movie. He planned to spend his day passing out fliers and accepted a rain check before realizing that he recognized the generous gentleman. "Was that Tony Romo?" Doc asked the worker behind the counter. It sure was. Doc, who requested that his real name not be used, hustled across ...

Dr. Pepper Owes You a Dr. Pepper

For reasons I can't even begin to fathom, Dr. Pepper said they'd give a free soda to everyone in America if the new Guns 'N' Roses album actually dropped in 2008. The new album, Chinese Democracy, goes on sale on Sunday, and is already streaming for free on MySpace. Can someone please explain to me why Dr. Pepper had any sort of a vested interest in the Guns 'N' Roses album? Was this just a stupid marketing ploy? I can't even imagine why they'd do this. "We never thought this day would come," Tony Jacobs, Dr Pepper's vice president of marketing, said in a statement. "But now that it's here, all we can say is: The Dr Pepper's on us." Beginning Sunday at 12:01 a.m., coupons for a free 20-ounce soda will be available for 24 hours on Dr Pepper's Web site. They'll be honored until February 28. />For reasons I can't even begin to fathom, Dr. Pepper said they'd give a free soda to everyone in America if the new Guns 'N' Roses album actually dropped in 2008. The new album, Chinese Democracy, goes on sale on Sunday, and is already streaming for free on MySpace. Can someone please explain to me why Dr. Pepper had any sort of a vested interest in the Guns 'N' Roses album? Was this just a stupid marketing ploy? I can't even imagine why they'd do this. "We never thought this day would co...