- The Sun Times claims Simon Cowell wants Gwen Stefani to host The X Factor. She may get $7 million a year.

- Several Broadway producers are talking to Mike Tyson about bringing his one-man Vegas show to New York.

- The NFL has suspended Saints linebacker Jonathon Vilma for the entire season for his role in the team's bounty program. Saints defensive end Will Smith received a four-game suspension. Two ex-Saints, Green Bay defensive end Anthony Hargrove (eight games) and linebacker Scott Fujita (three), were also suspended for multiple games.

- Mitt Romney will not guest star on Saturday Night Live this season. Lorne Michaels says, “We only have three shows left and they’re pretty jammed-packed.”

- The international and domestic box office take for The Avengers could top $600 million by the end of the weekend.

- Levi Johnston plans to name his second child Breeze Beretta Johnston.

- Snooki wants Pauly D to DJ at her wedding.

- Charlie Sheen's rep, Larry Solters, says Charlie has nothing to do with New York's Cheetahs Strip Club and their "Charlie Sheen VIP Room". "Charlie has nothing to do with this and it is unfortunate that these despicable parasites have not been exterminated."

- Shaquille O'Neal is going to receive a doctorate in education this weekend from Barry University in Miami. He has completed four years of graduate school work. Shaq has a 3.8 GPA and plans to walk in the graduation ceremony.

- William Balfour's DNA was not found on the gun that was used to kill Jennifer Hudson's family members. Illinois State Police DNA specialist Pauline Gordon says, "Some people shed skin cells at different rates. Environmental factors can affect DNA."

- Edvard Munch's "The Scream" painting sold for $119.9 million at Sotheby's in New York. It's a new record for a work of art sold at an auction.

 Top Secret: The U.S. State Department recently held their own “Bring Your Child to Work Day’’. The NY Post says the kids were invited to a press briefing where the Secret Service's Colombian prostitution scandal was discussed in great detail. Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland says, “What a topic to be talking about. Parents, you can explain all of this later.’’

Glee star Amber Riley fainted at a Hollywood event on Tuesday. She Tweeted: "Hey guys, I'm okay... I got a little dizzy from all the photog (sic) flashes! You'd think I's be (sic) used to it by now, still a red carpet amateur I guess. Gonna get checked out but I feel fine. Thank you for all the concern and well wishes." I'd also like to thank the photographers for being (so) professional and not taking photos of me on the ground. I truly, truly appreciate it. Could have been super embarrassing."

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1 Teaching

2 Financial services

3 Catering

4 Medicine

5 Travel

6 Police

7 Media

8 Telecoms

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10 Emergency services

Eva Longoria has been taking mementos from the set of Desperate Housewives. She tells UGO News, "I have stolen some stuff but I'm not going to tell you exactly what because they'll ask for it back. They've already told me, 'Stop stealing things.' I don't want them to know what it is that I have stashed away. What I really want are the Warhols but I haven't found them!"

Scarlett Johansson allegedly took some of her Black Widow costumes from the set of The Avengers. A source tells UGO News, "Scarlett was determined to keep one of her costumes but she took a few. The thing is that her suit was so tight that it would often rip but she seemed very attached to them - even the ripped ones. Maybe she wants it for fancy dress parties!"

Fox News anchor Greta Van Susteren, who took Lindsay Lohan to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, tells the NY Post Lindsay is serious about acting. “Lindsay is passionate about movies and her work. You mention the art of moviemaking, and she really digs into the topic. We had a long talk about movies in the car as we were stuck in traffic. Many people only get to see Lindsay through the eyes of the media, but it was a totally different experience to sit down and have a conversation with her.”

Russell Brand and Katy Perry are planning to meet in person. A source tells NOW magazine, "He's stayed close to Katy's parents since the break-up. He was desperate to end the bad-mouthing that's been going on since he filed for divorce, so he turned to Keith and Mary. He wants to meet Katy and thrash things out. Katy's parents have got her to agree. There's no chance of her getting back with Russ, but she's going to talk things over with him to finalize the remaining details of the split and work out a way they can stay friends."

 Brad Pitt is getting his French home ready for his wedding. A source tells Showbiz Spy, “Brad’s been doing extensive renovation on the house and is using a specialist in chateau restoration. Brad’s spent over $20 million already. Now he’s offering hefty bonuses to workers to complete it by summer. He’s even trying to organize an airplane landing site in the grounds for guests to come in by private jet — but that’s proving rather tricky, what with permits and no-fly zones. Brad’s been asking all the locals if they’ll be able to source produce from the local area for the reception. It’s certainly going to be a moment in local history. Brad’s been tasting and looking up French dishes for weeks. He wants the perfect menu and, of course, the perfect wine to accompany it. That is all going to be locally sourced, too.”

 Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, plans to undergo plastic surgery. A source tells the Star, “Krissy is planning on getting a nose job and a boob job. She’s been consulting with her mother’s friends to find out which doctors she should use. Now that she’s pursuing acting, she wants a total makeover."

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott may divorce. A source tells the Star, “Tori and Dean have already separated three times, right after she gave birth each time. The pregnancy is what has been keeping them together. We’re afraid that after this, their marriage may be over for good.” The tabloid quotes Tori as saying, “If the phone rings and it’s a girl’s voice, I have to ask him if he’s having an affair. For some reason, I’m compelled to accuse him of cheating.”

Jessica Simpson may sell her first baby photos. A source tells the Huff Post, “It’s not like Jessica needs the money. Her clothing business has made her a fortune. The $100,000 - $500,000 that she could make from selling pictures doesn’t mean that much to her. Instead, she might be better off going with a high-end photographer that magazines like Vanity Fair and Elle use to create an image that, in the long run, would be worth whatever amount a weekly is offering.”

Rihanna prefers a nice-smelling man over a good looking one. She says, “I like a guy who smells good. If you look good, chances are you won’t turn my head. But if you smell good, I will whip my neck around! A guy can’t leave until I figure out what scent he’s wearing. I want dudes to smell like when you wake up – you know that smell.”

Pix of Rihanna partying with strippers have hit the net.

Kelly Clarkson wants to act. She says, “Oh my God, I want to either play a bad actress — ’cause I am horrible at it — or I just wanna do something really funny or outrageous. I think if I had to do, like, a really ridiculous character, I’d be better at it. It’d make me more comfortable. Playing a straight man — that’s not my thing.”

Ke$ha wants to record with Justin Bieber. She says, ''The range of artists I want to work with is so vast, it's bizarre. I would love to have Keith Richards on the record. I would sure as hell like to do a collaboration with Bieber and at the same time do a song with the Flaming Lips. If someone is a real artist, you can't confine them to a particular genre. It's my mission to make it all make sense somehow.''

Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney are taking a break. A source tells Us Weekly, "She will be touring non-stop until next year and has found she can't have a relationship at the same time. There's just no room for anything else. Her work is all-consuming."

Gina Carano wants to fight Rihanna in Fast & the Furious 6. She says, "I would love to see me and Rihanna go at it. That would be hot."

Carrie Underwood once bought a $2,000 sweatshirt. She says, ''My first stupid purchase was an accident. I was in Paris and went into one of those big, name-brand, fancy-schmancy designers, and I picked up a sweatshirt. Maybe I didn't understand the price tag. I'm really bad with numbers. But when I went to check out, that sucker was $2,000. 'It's not cashmere but thicker than cotton. I've worn it twice.''

Glee creator Ryan Murphy says Coach Beiste and Puck will sing Taylor Swift's "Mean" on an upcoming episode.

Kings of Leon bassist Jared Followill is engaged to aspiring model Martha Patterson. He Tweeted: ''It's true! I'm engaged! CANNOT wait to finally lose my virginity (sic).''

American Idol star Adam Lambert recently met Elton John at a Hollywood party. He says, “It was really nice to meet him for the first time actually at that party. He was really great, he's super down to Earth. Really kind of a dirty sense of humor, which I do appreciate.”

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