OPRAH WINFREY had to let go 30 employees this week, but they may be the luckiest layoff victims in modern history. Sources tell TMZ.com their compensation packages were "extremely generous," included several weeks of pay and some folks received the entire amount in their contract. If that weren't enough, the Big O brought in a recruiter to help everyone land a new gig.

-The NY Daily News claims Reese Witherspoon is 12 weeks pregnant with her third child.
 

- In an effort to be the first to see The Hunger Games, some fans have been camping outside of theatres on inflatable matresses

- Donald Trump ripped Rick Santorum yesterday when he Tweeted: 'He @RickSantorum has as much chance of being the GOP nominee as @Rosie does of ever having a successful television show. It is time for him to get a touch of reality and end his campaign.'

- American Idol is teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger to launch a new clothing line called Authentic Icon.

It will be available at Kohl's beginning in June.

- Carnie Wilson has lost 30 pounds since undergoing lap band surgery in January.

- 30 Rock is doing a live episode on April 26th

- TMZ has shots of Rihanna visiting Ashton Kutcher's house at midnight and then leaving at 4 am

 R.I.P.: Jim Driver died on Monday after Peyton Manning agreed to join the Denver Broncos. The 78 year-old was a Tim Tebow fan and made sure his obit was published in the Columbia Tribune as follows: 'James H. "Jim" Driver, 78, of Eagle, Colo., formerly of Columbia, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, at South Hampton Place in Columbia after a brief illness. An avid Broncos fan, he abhorred Manning and evidently wanted out before a deal was done.'

Blockbuster Video: A Whitney Houston sex tape may exist. A source tells Perez Hilton she allegedly filmed one with Ray J. “Whitney loved doting on him and would have done anything he asked — including making a sex tape.” A source tells Hollyscoop, "Whitney’s family is desperately trying to plead with Ray not to sell the tapes and to hand them over. Whitney’s family has been in contact with Ray and told him they do not want any photos or videos painting her in a bad light to come out. The family explained to Ray that now is the time to honor Whitney, not drag her legacy down.”

Ray J's rep says, "The despicable tabloid report released claiming the existence of a sex tape between Ray J and Whitney Houston is not true ... There is no sex tape."

Casey Anthony Update: Casey Anthony is getting baptized. A source tells RADAR Online, "Casey has planned to get baptized sometime this month. She figured getting baptized would be the best way start this new chapter in her life. It's a new beginning. Casey believes that Caylee is with God now and wants to ensure her own salvation so that she'll see her daughter again someday."

Heel: Reebok has pulled a controversial ad with the tagline "Cheat on your girlfriend, not your workout." It only appeared in Germany. Cheaterville.com founder James McGibney released a statement saying, "This form of advertising shows a dishonest and disrespectful attitude towards women. Your company should be ashamed to have even placed this ad." Reebok has apologized for the ad.

-In an effort to be the first to see The Hunger Games, some fans have been camping outside of theatres on inflatable mattresses

-The producers of The Hunger Games spent $30,000 getting Jennifer Lawrence's hair color to look just right for the film. Linda Flowers, the hair designer for The Hunger Games, tells BellaSugar, "I rented $30,000 of hair of all different shades of brown, from light brown to brown with a little bit of red in it. It made Jennifer comfortable that we weren't going to experiment with her color. Once Ms Flowers was happy with the final brown shade, Miss Lawrence dyed her hair for the role."

-Katie Holmes and Nicole Kidman recently ran into one another at the Soho House in L.A.. A source tells Life and Style Weekly, "When Katie walked upstairs to the lounge, she saw Nicole and immediately looked away like she was trying very hard to avoid eye contact with her. It was like she was taken off guard -- it was like a standoff!"

10 Spicy Dishes To Rev Up Your Metabolism from thedailymeal.com 

Spicy Kale and Lemon Israeli Couscous
For the capsaicin shy, there’s just a touch of heat in this recipe from the crushed red pepper flakes.

Slow-Cooked Spicy Black Bean Soup
A slow-cooked recipe for those who say they have no time.

Acorn Squash with Fenugreek Seeds
As we said, properly hot, the heat derived from two dried whole red chile peppers.

Korean Spicy Stir-Fried Squid
Gochujang is a fermented red chile pepper paste that spices up many Korean dishes.

Gai Yang with Bird’s-Eye Chile Dipping Sauce
Bird’s eye chiles (Thai chile peppers) make the dipping sauce a hard-to-resist blend of sweet and spicy.

Paul’s Venezuelan Chocolate Chile Chicken
Fresh red chiles turn the sauce in this chicken dish fiery, reminiscent of mole.

Spicy Black Bean Tacos
Pan-roasted jalapeños add a nice kick to this Tex-Mex classic.

Southwestern Meatballs
As Beth Velatini warns, serrano peppers are dangerously hot.

Shrimp Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce
A pleasant background heat from jalapeños permeates the sauce for this pasta; for a healthier dish, try using whole-wheat pasta or pasta made from spelt or quinoa.

Tilapia with Spicy Kumquat Salsa
Fish seasoned with cayenne and a jalapeño-kumquat salsa on top makes this a metabolism-boosting powerhouse.

-Snow Globes Cause House Fire: Some snow globes recently caused a fire in a Milwaukie, Oregon home. Beams from the globes ignited a couch. Neighbors heard a smoke alarm and called 9-1-1. Firefighters were able to save the home.

-Employee Turns Taco Bell Into Taco Hell: The Palmetto, Florida police recently arrested Joshua Fisher after he trashed the Taco Bell where he worked at. He became enraged after his boss reprimanded him and started taking his drive-thru orders. The 18 year-old threatened to “snap” his manager’s neck and threw condiment holders, utensils, a headset, and a box of pizza. He was charged with battery.

-Mom Whips Son For Having Baggy Pants: The Muncie, Indiana police recently arrested Yolanda Womack after she beat her son with an extension cord because he was wearing baggy pants. When the 15 year-old refused to remove his clothes for a spanking, she grabbed an extension cord and began whipping him. He ran to the neighbor's and called 911. Yolanda was angry because her son had gotten in trouble at school because of his pants. She was charged with a felony.

-JLo and Casper Smart are planning to marry in Mexico. A source tells the Star, “Jennifer called her mom, sister and a few trusted friends from Acapulco…She said that she and Casper decided to get married in Mexico. Her mom…thought they had eloped, but Jen just laughed and said it was only a matter of time. Jennifer’s gut is telling her that Casper is marriage material. And there’s no talking her out of something once she sets her mind on it.” JLo's rep denies she is marrying.

-InTouch Weekly and Showbiz Spy claim Johnny Depp may be dating Ashley Olson. A source recently saw him leaving her apartment building. “An e-mail went around to the employees saying Johnny Depp was using our building to try to avoid paparazzi. It was quiet in her apartment, like it was just the two of them in there,” an insider recalls, and though no one outside can know what happened, “It didn’t seem like it was just a visit between friends. When he left the next day, he looked like he was out of it.”

-Jennifer Lawrence is not worried about The Hunger Games turning her into a paparazzi magnet. “After the paparazzi realize how boring I am and that I’m not going to dance naked on a table at Chateau Marmont [the hot celeb in-place], they will soon move on to someone else. It’s only when they see you doing something naughty or you have some kind of serious problem — like an addiction ... that’s when you end up on the cover of magazines.”

-David Arquette says he did not fall off the wagon while vacationing in Cabo. He Tweeted: "Just to clarify - I took a lot of pictures in Cabo but was a complete gentleman. I danced and had a sober good time. No girls for me - 2 (sic) soon".

 -Kristen Stewart gifted Robert Pattinson with a $75,000 piano for their third anniversary. A source says, “Kristen wanted to get a huge surprise for Rob for their anniversary later this month. Robert’s been playing the piano his whole life and admits it’s the perfect escape for him when the showbiz world, paparazzi and fans get too much. Playing the piano is Rob’s therapy when he needs to be alone, to think, to get emotional and creative. He’s really musical and loves to sing as well. Kristen has been searching around specialized, high-end piano shops in LA. She’s been talking to top musicians about the best piano for months. Robert has always wanted a Steinway grand, so that’s what she opted for."

-Mark Wahlberg's Wahlburgers burger restaurant is expanding. He says, "We do higher-end burgers. Yesterday, we sold 1,300. It's run by my brother, Paul, who is a five-star chef. We're opening a bunch of them in Britain and Ireland this year. When I first mentioned the idea of Wahlburgers, people were like, 'Oh my God, that's a stupid idea.' A successful burger place takes maybe $2,400 a day. A really successful one does $6,000. We're making $17,000 a day. There are lines around the corner."

-Showbiz Spy claims Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't wear deodorant. A source says, “Leo has let his love for the environment take over his whole world and it’s killing his love life. He only showers a couple of days a week to conserve water and he considers deodorant to be unnatural. Erin loves him dearly but is starting to feel like Leo loves the environment more than her. Erin has warned him to clean up his act and his hygiene. If not, he may wind up chasing off the woman of his dreams.”

-Showbiz Spy claims Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't wear deodorant. A source says, “Leo has let his love for the environment take over his whole world and it’s killing his love life. He only showers a couple of days a week to conserve water and he considers deodorant to be unnatural. Erin loves him dearly but is starting to feel like Leo loves the environment more than her. Erin has warned him to clean up his act and his hygiene. If not, he may wind up chasing off the woman of his dreams.”

-Katy Perry was partying at a London club when she jokingly told a future bride, who was celebrating her bachelorette party, not to get married. Laura Clooney tells the Mirror, “She ran up to me saying, ‘Don’t do it! Don’t get married!' I said, ‘I thought you’d say that.’ She suddenly caught herself and said, ‘No, really... congratulations.’ Katy was really, really sweet. She wished me luck.”

-Taylor Kinney has been shopping for a ring for Lady GaGa. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “Taylor is shopping for a promise ring. They both have been in Chicago for the past week, staying at a swanky hotel downtown. Taylor is filming a movie called Chicago Fire. Today he went to an upscale jewelry store on Michigan Avenue asking about rings. He said something about a promise ring

-Fergie may judge The X Factor. Britney Spears wants a 'no travel' clause in her X Factor contract because of her kids.

 -Taylor Swift and Zac Efron may star in The Lorax sequel. A source says the film has grossed $175 million worldwide. “Even though they don’t have a book to base the sequel off, Universal is trying to figure out a way to make another one, since it’s been such a monster box office hit. And they’d love to have Taylor back

-Voice judge Adam Levine hates it when people say he and Blake Shelton have a 'bromance'. "Can we please kill that stupid term? We're just friends. It's called friendship

Carrie Underwood has no plans to develop a perfume. She says, “I really don’t know if I would do the whole fragrance thing 'cause I don’t want to smell like anybody else. You go to like the Walgreens or whatever and you just see everybody [on the shelves]. So that one’s not quite for me. If people walked up to me smelling like me it might weird me out.”

Cher has turned down an offer to perform on American Idol.

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