Michael Vick, the NFL player who was convicted and served time for dog fighting
in 2007, has gone to Washington D.C. to endorse an anti-animal fighting bill in
Congress. "In prison I told myself I want to be part of the solution, not the
problem," says Vick. "These laws are not to punish people, but prevent people
from getting involved." The act will strengthen penalties for people who finance
illegal animal fighting and also close gaps in the existing laws dealing with
bringing children to the fights.

Kim Kardashian says she's going to sue Old Navy for using a woman, who looks
just like her, in their latest advertising campaign.  The actress, Melissa
Molinaro, really does bear a striking resemblance to Kardashian. TMZ says Kim is
upset that the company not only used a model that looked like her, but has
supposedly mounted a Twitter campaign about the look-alike.

A Bond girl actress who had suffered from bowel cancer ended her life by
drinking a corrosive cleaning liquid. Angela Scoular, 65, who starred in "On Her
Majesty's Secret Service", died in April. The actress, who lived in Maida Vale,
west London, was battling alcoholism and depression and worried about debts. But
the coroner ruled her death was not suicide. The actress died two hours after
drinking the liquid, containing 91% sulfuric acid, and pouring it over her
body.

Eric Dane, who plays Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan on "Grey's Anatomy," has checked
himself into rehab to treat an addiction to painkillers.  Dane was prescribed
painkillers for a sports injury that he suffered over the recent break."  He
will report to work next week.

The 30th anniversary of MTV going live will be celebrated on VH1 Classic.  The
network will air a three-day marathon of classic programming starting Saturday,
July 30th. At midnight July 31st, you can rewatch MTV's very first hour, which
kicked off with the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."

Katie Couric's first official act as an employee of ABC will be to guest-host
"The View" on August 3rd. She joined the network last month and will host a
daytime talk show of her own starting in 2012.

TV Land has picked up a second season of its Fran Drescher sitcom "Happily
Divorced" to air next spring.  The show is averaging 2.2 million viewers an episode.

According to Us Weekly, Bachelor Pad 2 star, Vienna Girardi (a.k.a. Jake
Pavelka's ex-fiancee) got a nose job last week.  The rhinoplasty was performed
by plastic surgeon Dr. Franklin Rose -- whose daughter, Erica Rose, is another
Bachelor alum, and one of Girardi's Bachelor Pad 2 costars.

"American Idol" runner-up, Adam Lambert, is getting VH1's  "Behind the Music"
treatment.  The program, debuting August 7th,  will chronicle Lambert’s personal
and professional life over the years. Also featured in the one-hour docuseries
is never-before seen home video footage and interviews with industry experts and
musical bigwigs. Guests include Lambert’s parents, friend Scarlett Cherry,
Island Def Jam exec. Barry Weiss and Idol’s Season 8 winner Kris Allen Behind
the Music airs on on Vh1 Sunday, August 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Nicholas's son, Weston Cage was arrested early Wednesday morning by LAPD for
felony domestic violence.  It's the second time this month he's been arrested
for domestic violence. Cage was picked up to be treated for cuts that officers
believe are self inflicted. According to the L.A. County Sheriff's website,
Weston is still in custody on $50,000 bail.

Daniel Baldwin's estranged wife, Joanne, has been sentenced to 10 days in jail
for drinking while on probation. Joanne is on probation for a DUI but last week,
Daniel called cops after Joanne allegedly made threats to kill him while
extremely drunk.  He also claims during the relationship she has punched him and
even pulled a knife on him. The judge ordered her to wear a SCRAM bracelet
indefinitely -- until he orders otherwise.

TLC is hoping to do for Muslims what it did for polygamists. The reality show
"All-American Muslim" will follow the lives of five Muslim American families,
some of whom are related, who reside in Dearborn, Michigan. The show will debut
in late November.

Tiger Woods and his longtime caddie, Steve Williams, have called it quits after
13 years together on tour.   Steve says he's shocked about his firing, because
he stuck with Tiger throughout his mistress scandal.  Tiger made the
announcement on his website and wrote: "I want to express my deepest gratitude
to Stevie for all his help, but I think it's time for a change ... I wish Steve
great success in the future."  Steve responded ... ... I am very disappointed to
end our very successful partnership at this time."

Zach Braff says he's NOT gay. He says a hacker broke into his website and posted
the "coming out" statement. Wednesday's fake statement read, "I have been hiding
a secret inside me for too long.  The human mind can only bare so much before it
explodes in emotions, and well ... it is time to let the world know.  I am
excited and proud to announce that I am an open member of the homosexual
community."   Zach posted a statement on Facebook, saying, "My old website got
hacked. Someone issued a 'coming out' statement on my behalf. I'm still straight
and in love with my girlfriend. But not too straight; I still love musicals,
brunch and Doogie Howser."

MTV'S VMA NOMINATIONS

Katy Perry lead the field with nine MTV Video Music Award nominations. Perry was
nominated for Best Pop Video, Best Collaboration, Best Direction, Best Special
Effects and Video of the Year among others.

Adele also did well receiving seven nominations for her song "Rolling in the
Deep." Kanye West also scored seven nominations

We'll find out who wins when the awards are broadcast live on MTV on Aug. 28th.

Check out this list of nominees:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"
Tyler, The Creator, "Yonkers"
Katy Perry, "Firework"
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
Beastie Boys, "Make Some Noise"

BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"
Katy Perry, "Firework"
Beyonce, "Run The World (Girls)"
Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass"
Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"

BEST MALE VIDEO
Cee Lo Green, "F*** You"
Eminem feat. Rihanna, "Love the Way You Lie"
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights"
Justin Bieber, "U Smile"

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Lil Wayne feat. Cory Gunz, "6'7'"
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights"
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look at Me Now"
Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass"
Lupe Fiasco, "The Show Goes On"

BEST NEW ARTIST
Foster The People, "Pumped Up Kicks"
Wiz Khalifa, "Black and Yellow"
Tyler, The Creator, "Yonkers"
Big Sean feat. Chris Brown, "My Last"
Kreayshawn, "Gucci Gucci"

BEST POP VIDEO
Adele, "Rolling in the Deep
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
Pitbull feat. NE-YO, Nayer & Afrojack, "Give Me Everything"
Katy Perry, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
Britney Spears, "Till the World Ends"

BEST ROCK VIDEO
The Black Keys, "Howlin For You"
Foo Fighters, "Walk"
Foster The People, "Pumped Up Kicks"
Mumford & Sons, "The Cave"
Cage The Elephant, "Shake Me Down"

BEST COLLABORATION
Pitbull feat. NE-YO, Nayer & Afrojack, "Give Me Everything"
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look at Me Now"
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights"
Katy Perry feat. Kanye West, "E.T."
Nicki Minaj feat. Drake, "Moment 4 Life"