Clay Aiken to be a Father

Clay Aiken is going to be a father. Several reports including one from TMZ.com state that the 29 year old singer has fathered the baby of Jaymes Foster, the sister of record producer David Foster. Foster, 50, was reportedly artificially inseminated. Aiken, American Idol's second season runner up, has been one of the most successful Idols in the show's history, amid rumors of his sexuality - a subject Aiken has never gone on record about.

But does he need to now? Because artificially inseminating your record producer's sister - who is 21 years older than you - that's how to stomp out those silly gay rumors once and for all!

Harvey Korman Dead at 81

Actor Harvey Korman, best known for his work on the legendary Carol Burnett Show, died today in Los Angeles. He was 81. The four-time Emmy winner died from complications from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Dumb as a Box of Rocks (or Stones)

By now everyone has heard Sharon Stone's comments on the Chinese earthquake tragedy. Stone now says she is "deeply sorry" for her comments in which she said the earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people might have been a result of "karma" due to the Chinese government's policy on Tibet. Is she sorry for what she said, or sorry because she's been dropped from Christian Dior advertisements in China. Or is it because her films have been banned from being shown in one of China's largest theater chains? Or is it because China's Xinhua News Agency said in a commentary that she is a "public enemy of all mankind?" Or is she as dumb as a box of rocks. You be the judge. But seriously, how would the average American feel if a Chinese actress had gone on television and said that Hurricane Katrina was a result of "karma" due to the Bush administration's policies? For anyone who hasn't seen Sharon Stone's comments, see below. Savor it. It may be the last time we see her on film in a long, long time.

George Clooney & Sarah Larson Split

After almost a year together, George Clooney and Sarah Larson are reportedly calling it quits according to people.com and In Touch Weekly. More to follow.

And the Scary Face of the Year (Female Edition) Is...

Joan Van Ark!

The Top Five
Joan Van Ark - 21%
LaToya Jackson (tie) - 18%
Ingrid Marie Rivera (tie) - 18%
Jackie Stallone - 17%
Donatella Versace - 14%

The rest of the pack could only muster up 1% of your votes. And we have to give a special shout out to Kathie Lee Gifford and Amanda Overmyer - neither of whom received a single vote!

Scary Face of the Year - Female Edition

Each Tuesday, we examine a Scary Face. You know, those once beautiful faces that have been been hell and high Botox; through good and bad scalpels; and have been pulled and tightened until they've become unrecognizable. This week, please take a look at the Scary Faces from the past few months and pick your choice for Best Scary Face - Female Edition. Next week, we'll have the Scary Face - Male Edition Awards. The "nominees" photos are below, and the poll on the upper left column. Vote today!

Priscilla Presley

Melanie Griffith

Meg Ryan

Mary Tyler Moore

Loni Anderson

Linda Evans

LaToya Jackson

Kathie Lee Gifford

Joan Van Ark

Jackie Stallone

Ingrid Marie Rivera

Donatella Versace

Dina Lohan

Amanda Overmyer

David Cook Crowned the New American Idol

And the New American Idol Is...

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DAVID COOK IS THE NEW AMERICAN IDOL!

Idol Finale Countdown: The Best of David Cook

Check out some of David Cook's performances on American Idol before tonight's show.

Idol Finale Countdown: The Best of David Archuleta

Check out a sampling of David Archuleta's performances on American Idol before the finale tomorrow.

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Married

Ashlee Simpson married Pete Wentz yesterday at her parents home in Encino, California. About 150 guests turned out for the ceremony, which was topped with an Alice in Wonderland themed reception. The couple have denied rumors that Ashlee is pregnant.

Idol Finale Countdown: Auditions of the Final Two

American Idol is down to the final two: David Archuleta and David Cook. Let's take a look back at their auditions....

Coming Tomorrow: Full Idol Finale Coverage

Starting tomorrow, we'll have full coverage of this week's American Idol finale - like only The Chronicles of von Klapp can deliver! Don't miss our four day extravaganza!

Top 10 Singles

... from Billboard's Hot 100:

10. Damaged... Danity Kane
9. Pocketful of Sunshine... Natasha Bedingfield
8. Touch my Body... Mariah Carey
7. 4 Mintues... Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake
6. Sexy Can I... Ray J & Yung Berg
5. Love in this Club... Usher featuring Young Jeezy
4. No Air... Jordin Sparks Duet with Chris Brown
3. Lollipop... Lil Wayne featuring Static Major
2. Bleeding Love... Leona Lewis
1. Take a Bow... Rihanna

TV Ratings

The top rated TV shows from the week ending May 11th:

1. American Idol - Wednesday
2. American Idol - Tuesday
3. Dancing with the Stars - Results
4. Dancing with the Stars
5. CSI
6. Grey's Anatomy
7. Without a Trace

8. Desperate Housewives

9. CSI: Miami
10. NCIS

Tony Award Nominations

Best Play
August: Osage County
Rock 'n' Roll
The Seafarer
The 39 Steps

Best Musical
Cry-Baby
In the Heights
Passing Strange
Xanadu

Best Book of a Musical
Cry-Baby
In the Heights
Passing Strange
Xanadu

Best Original Score
Cry-Baby
Passing Strange
In the Heights
The Little Mermaid

Best Revival of a Play
Boeing-Boeing
The Homecoming
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Macbeth

Best Revival of a Musical
Grease
Gypsy
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Sunday in the Park with George

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
Ben Daniels (Les Liaisons Dangereuses)
Laurence Fishburne (Thurgood)
Mark Rylance (Boeing-Boeing)
Rufus Sewell (Rock 'n' Roll)
Patrick Stewart (Macbeth)

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
Eve Best (The Homecoming)
Deanna Dunagan (August: Osage County)
S. Epatha Merkerson (Come Back, Little Sheba)
Amy Morton (August: Osage County)
Kate Fleetwood (Macbeth)

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Daniel Evans (Sunday in the Park With George)
Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights)
Stew (Passing Strange)
Paulo Szot (Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific)
Tom Wopat (A Catered Affair)

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Kerry Butler (Xanadu)
Patti LuPone (Gypsy)
Kelli O'Hara (Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific)
Faith Prince (A Catered Affair)
Jenna Russell (Sunday in the Park With George)

Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play
Bobby Cannavale (Mauritius)
Raul Esparza (The Homecoming)
Conleth Hill (The Seafarer)
Jim Norton (Jim Norton)
David Pittu (Is He Dead?)

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
Sinead Cusack (Rock 'n' Roll)
Mary McCormack (Boeing-Boeing)
Laurie Metcalf (November)
Martha Plimpton (Top Girls)
Rondi Reed (August: Osage County)

Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
Daniel Breaker (Passing Strange)
Danny Burstein (Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific)
Robin De Jesus (In The Heights)
Christopher Fitzgerald (The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein)
Boyd Gaines (Gypsy)

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
de'Adre Aziza (Passing Strange)
Loretta Ables Sayre (Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific)
Olga Merediz (In The Heights)
Andrea Martin (The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein)
Laura Benanti (Gypsy)

The Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday June 15th.

Scary Face

Welcome back to daytime TV, Kathie Lee Gifford. We've missed you. But why do you look so... different? Something just isn't the same about your eyes. And your mouth. And your skin. Hmmmm. Check out Kathie Lee on the 4th hour of The Today Show and see what you think.

Jimmy Fallon Named as Conan O'Brien's Late Night Successor

Jimmy Fallon has officially been named as the new host of NBC's Late Night, succeeding Conan O'Brien when O'Brien heads to The Tonight Show to take over for Jay Leno in 2009. The announcement was made today as part of NBC's upfront presentation. The premiere date for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon will be announced at a later date.

Dennis Farina Arrested On Gun Charges

Actor Dennis Farina was arrested on gun charges today at the Los Angeles Airport. The actor, currently in theaters in What Happens in Vegas, was going through a security checkpoint when screeners found a pistol in his briefcase. The gun was not registered or licensed to the actor. Farina was arrested on felony charges and posted $35,000 bail.

Iron Man Still Number One

Iron Man grossed an estimated $50.5 million this weekend to take first place at the box office again. Second place went to the critically panned Speed Racer with $20.2 million. Following close behind in third place was the Kutcher/Diaz comedy What Happens in Vegas with $20 million. Fourth place belonged to Made of Honor, which took in $7.6 million. Rounding out the top five is Baby Mama, with $5.8 million.

DMX Arrested

Rapper DMX was arrested today in Phoenix on drug and animal cruelty charges after the police raided his Arizona home. The rapper, who was born as Earl Simmons, was previously arrested in 2006 for carrying a concealed weapon.

Top Ten Singles

From Billboard's Hot 100...

10. Leavin... Jesse McCartney
9. Love Song... Sara Bareilles
8. Pocketful of Sunshine... Natasha Bedingfield
7. Touch My Body... Mariah Carey
6. 4 Minutes... Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake
5. Sexy I Am... Ray J. Featuring Yung Berg
4. Love in this Club... Usher Featuring Young Jeezy
3. No Air... Jordin Sparks Duet with Chris Brown
2. Lollipop... Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
1. Bleeding Love... Leona Lewis

Amy Winehouse Arrested

Amy Winehouse was arrested today on suspicion of drug possession. The arrest is linked to the video that came to light in January after the British tabloid The Sun printed still pictures from the video, showing Winehouse inhaling fumes from a pipe. More details to follow.

TV Ratings

The top rated television shows for the week ending May 4th:

1. American Idol - Tuesday
2. American Idol - Wednesday
3. Dancing with the Stars
4. Dancing with the Stars - Results
5. CSI
6. Desperate Housewives
7. Grey's Anatomy
8. NCIS
9. CSI: Miami
10. House

Finally: Kobe Bryant Named MVP

After 12 years of playing professional basketball, Kobe Bryant has finally been honored as the NBA's MVP. Bryant will receive the his trophy tomorrow night. Congrats!

Britney Spears Granted Extended Visitation with Her Children

Britney Spears was granted extended visits with her two sons after a hearing today in Los Angeles. Ex-husband Kevin Federline will retain custody of the boys, but Spears will be allowed longer visits with them. Lets hope Britney continues on this good path!

Scary Face

Remember Loni Anderson? The former Mrs. Burt Reynolds and co-star of WKRP in Cincinnati is now 62 years old and fighting every year. It looks she may have been pulled back a few inches too far and her lips could be Botoxed a bit much. What do you think?

Beverlee McKinsey, Famed Soap Actress, Dead at 72

Actress Beverlee McKinsey died in Los Angeles on May 2nd from complications due to a kidney transplant. Best known for her work in daytime television, Ms. McKinsey appeared on Broadway in the original production of Neil Simon's, Barefoot in the Park, and in the London production of Edward Albee's, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? But it was her work in NBC's Another World and Texas as Iris Carrington and later on CBS's Guiding Light as Alexandra Spaulding that gained Ms. McKinsey legions of fans. For those who never saw her work, here is a small sample from Guiding Light:

Iron Man Sequel Set for April 2010

Well, that didn't take long, did it? Marvel Studios announced today that Iron Man 2 will be released on April 30, 2010. Also announced were Thor, out June 4, 2010; The First Avenger: Captain America, out May 6, 2011; The Avengers, in July 2011; and Ant Man, with no release date.

Iron Man made $104.2 million in the States since opening, and $201 million worldwide.

Iron Man is Box Office Gold

Iron Man scored an impressive $100.7 million in it's first weekend at the box office, making it the second best non sequel premiere in history. Made of Honor gathered up $15.5 million to come in second. Last week's #1 movie, Baby Mama, dropped to 3rd place with $10.3 million. 4th place belonged to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, bringing in $6.1 million. Rounding out the Top 5 was the Harold & Kumar sequel with $6 million.

Amy Winehouse Won't Record New Bond Movie Theme Song

Amy Winehouse won't be recording the theme song to the new James Bond film after all. Producer Mark Ronson states that Winehouse "is not ready to record any new music." Ronson, who produced most of Winehouse's Grammy winning Back in Black, was interviewed for Sky News yesterday.

Top 10 Singles

From Billboard's Hot 100...

10. With You... Chris Brown
9. Forever... Chris Brown
8. Love Song... Sara Bareilles
7. Touch My Body... Mariah Carey
6. Sexy Can I... Ray J & Yung Berg
5. Love In This Club... Usher Featuring Young Jeezy
4. 4 Minutes... Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake
3. No Air... Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown
2. Lollipop... Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
1. Bleeding Love... Leona Lewis

Barbara Walters Had Affair with Married Senator

Barbara Walters has revealed her affair with a married senator. Appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show in an episode set to air on Tuesday, Walters disclosed she carried on an affair with Senator Edward Brooke, the first African American to be popularly elected to the Senate. The affair lasted for years and ended in 1978.

Mariah Carey Married????

Yesterday we mentioned reports that Mariah Carey was engaged to Nick Cannon. Today, the rumors are flying that the two lovebirds married in the Bahamas on Wednesday. Still no comment from either Carey or Cannon...