Vin Diesel's cover of Rihanna's ''Stay'' garnered him a job offer. He says, ''I had dinner with my dad and surprisingly... he said he loved it... and thought it was deep on a few levels. The studio called and asked if I would be interested in doing a musical. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, you don't have to be perfect... just believe in yourself."

Kelly Clarkson ripped music exec Clive Davis yesterday. She wrote: ''So I just heard Clive Davis is releasing a memoir and spreading false information about me and my music. I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans. It feels like a violation. Growing up is awesome because you learn you don't have to cower to anyone - even Clive Davis. First, he says I burst into 'hysterical sobbing' in his office when he demanded 'Since You Been Gone' be on my album. Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up. But, yes, I did cry in his office once. I cried after I played him a song I had written about my life called 'Because Of You.' I cried because he hated it and told me verbatim that I was a 's**tty writer who should be grateful for the gifts that he bestows upon me.'

'He continued on about how the song didn't rhyme and how I should just shut up and sing. This was devastating coming from a man who I, as a young girl, considered a musical hero and was so honored to work with. But, again, what's most interesting about his story is what he leaves out: He doesn't mention how he stood up in front of his company at a convention and belittled me and my music and completely sabotaged the entire project. It never had a chance to reach it's full potential. 'My December' was an album I needed to make for myself for many reasons and the fact that I was so completely disregarded and disrespected was so disheartening, there really aren't words to explain....Anyway, I love my job. I love my music. I love my fans. I love my label and all of my professional relationships... now. And I am grateful for Clive for teaching me to know the difference.''

Clive responded: ''As anyone who has read “The Soundtrack of My Life” knows, I think Kelly Clarkson is a tremendous vocal talent and performer. In the book, I provide an in-depth look at our years together during which we shared major multi-platinum success, as well as a few creative differences. I am truly very sorry that she has decided to take issue with what I know to be an accurate depiction of our time together. Before the book was published, I had every fact checked with five independent individuals who were present on a daily basis throughout it all. The chapter as it is written was thoroughly verified by each and every one of them. I stand by the chapter as written in my book. At the same time I wish, and will always wish, Kelly’s talent and her career to soar to ever new heights.''

Coupon Clipper

A new survey by All You magazine reveals that 82% of women would give up sex for six months or relinquish an hour a day if they could save more money. Other findings:

- 50% of women would give up sex for six months if they could save $2,500

- 82% of women think of themselves as “committed clippers” who consider coupons “a way of life.”

  Man's Best Friend

A new survey by Pet360 reveals that 75% of people would rather be stranded on a desert island with their pets than a human companion. Other findings:

- 42.5% of people would not go on vacation if they couldn’t bring their pet with them

- 75% of people celebrate their pet’s birthday or day of adoption

- 40% of people have snuck their pet into a store or public area

- 99% of people sing or talk to their pet

- 70% of pet owners have included their pet in their will

Cheesy Story: A 4 year-old girl recently found drugs at a Fairview Heights, Illinois Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. Her mother says, “She got on the carousel, bent down and picked up a baggie full of a white substance. My guess is it’s a bag of dope. I brought it to the manager’s attention and he didn’t want to call the cops or anything. He was like ‘There are five birthday parties going on right now. If they come they’re going to shut us down.’ I asked ‘What do you want me to do with it?’ They said throw it away, so I threw it away.''

Chuck E. Cheese’s released the following statement: “We are aware that a guest found an unknown substance in our Chuck E. Cheese’s location in Fairview Heights, IL on Sunday evening. Our store management personnel were notified and the substance was immediately disposed of by the guest. As such, law enforcement could not verify the nature of the substance. For more than 30 years Chuck E. Cheese’s has celebrated the joy and innocence of childhood, and we want to assure parents and caregivers that we take great measures to provide a safe experience for the children and families have in our stores. Many of the measures we have in place – such as our Kid Check program, employment of security guards, active security camera systems and additional safety precautions – are transparent to our guests to encourage an environment Where a Kid Can Be a Kid.”

Never Too Late To Quit: 102 year-old Clara Cowell has quit smoking. She started in 1931 and has smoked 3 cigarettes a day, or 60,000 cigarettes, ever since. Clara's London family were worried about falling ash and encouraged her to quit. She lives on her own and has 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Top 10 Least Sexy Hollywood Actresses according to a MenKind.co.uk poll

1. Kristen Stewart

2. Sarah Jessica Parker

3. Lindsay Lohan

4. Denise Richards

5. Kirsten Dunst

6. Mischa Barton

7. Hilary Swank

8. Lucy Liu

9. Tilda Swinton

10. Uma Thurman

Bobbi Kristina's rep is denying a National Enquirer report that claims she is pregnant. A source says, “For weeks she’s been looking like she’s pregnant, and it’s a big worry because she has gone off the rails again, suffering deep depression. Even though they initially didn’t approve of Nick when he and Krissi first got together, they now want him back in her life to keep her under control. They know he is about the only person who has a calming effect on her. He’s very protective of her and can hopefully keep her from self-destructing. They broke up in November, but now her grandma Cissy and her uncle Gary and aunt Pat (Houston) decided they had to encourage the relationship because Krissi listens to Nick. They’re just hoping he can keep her from returning to the party life.”

NOW magazine claims Demi Moore may marry Harry Morton. A source says, “She says he’s one of many candidates. She wants to be settled and doesn’t want ?her ex Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis saying ‘I do’ before her.”

Mama June won't allow Honey Boo Boo to become a 'Kardashian'. She tells The Huff Post, “My girls are not high-maintenance like them. They prefer to play in the mud than shop for new clothes. My girls are not labels. My kids love knowing who they are and know who they are, so, no. We are just everyday people. We don't consider ourselves celebrities. We still have respect for people just like we did before. We have not let the fame go to our head because we are people people. We love to hang out with our fans. We love to meet them. We do meet people at our house, they pull up and some conversations last two minutes, some conversations last two to three hours,” she explains. “I’m the same person I was six months before all this started. You just know where you come from and don't forget the people before all this came.”

 TMZ claims Britney Spears is dating a man named David. He does field research for a law firm and is teaching her how to play golf. Friends introduced them.

Beyonce dropped 60 pounds of baby weight by eating one vegan meal a day and exercising.

1.8 million people watched Beyonce's HBO documentary

Backstreet Boys star Howie Dorough and his wife are the proud parents of a new baby boy named Holden John Dorough.

West Coast Customs recently built a $900,000 custom aluminum car for Will I Am.

Taylor Swift tells ABC she is going through a fashion phase. "I'm really wearing lots of Ralph Lauren stuff. I just kinda like to dress up for lots of things even when I'm dressed down. I kinda like to make it look a little bit classic, and that's a phase I'm going through. Because I've just gone through so many phases!"

David Beckham thinks Elton John and David Furnish's son is a natural soccer player. Furnish says, "As far as Elton is concerned, the best thing that could happen in the world would be for Zachary to have an aptitude for soccer. So when David Beckham saw him playing football last year and advised us that he thought Zachary could have a natural talent for the game, Elton was the happiest man on the planet. I think he hopes he will play for Watford Football Club one day."

5 Foods That Provide The Nutrition You Need For A Healthy Pregnancy from fitpregnancy.com

1. Figs There’s a whopping 5 grams of fiber in just 1 cup of dried figs. Plus, figs are a great nondairy source of calcium; one serving contains about a quarter of your daily needs (1,000 milligrams). And while your teeth may not appreciate the high sugar content, they will benefit from the potassium, phosphorus and magnesium in figs. These tooth-supporting nutrients aren’t just great for your own mouth; they are essential to the 32 teeth forming below the gums in your growing baby’s mouth. Figs are also a good source of iron. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, especially during pregnancy, thanks to the increase in your blood volume and growing demands by the baby for iron to produce millions of red blood cells. Stewed figs contain about 3 milligrams of iron (about 10 percent of your daily recommended intake) in 1 cup. The same number of figs will also provide your body with 23 micrograms of vitamin K, which is needed for proper blood clotting and bone formation.

2. Chives Seen as a garnish, chives tend to be overlooked. But, these small, mild-tasting green onions are a source of folate (the synthetic form is folic acid), iron, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium. Folic acid may be the most important nutrient of the first trimester. Without it, your baby has an increased risk for structural defects that could be fatal. There are 6.4 micrograms of folate per 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives. For proper iron absorption, your body needs vitamin C. Chives give you both—about 3.5 milligrams of vitamin C and 0.1 milligrams of iron per 2 tablespoons. Plus, your sprinkle of chives has about 12 milligrams of magnesium; this mineral can help alleviate constipation, a common symptom during pregnancy. In fact, magnesium is involved in more than 300 cellular reactions, making it very important to your health and your growing baby’s.

3. Pinto Beans Pinto beans are one of the healthiest foods on Earth. There is 1 milligram of copper (about 100 percent of your recommended daily amount), 5 milligrams of iron (about 19 percent of your RDA) and more than 400 milligrams of phosphorus (that’s more than half of your daily needs) in 1/2 cup. Copper aids in forming red blood cells; iron is important for making hemoglobin, the substance in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to your baby; and, phosphorus works with calcium to ensure that your baby’s bones and teeth are growing properly. Pinto beans are also packed with fiber; one serving contains 15 grams. (As a pregnant woman, you need about 28 grams of fiber each day.) One of the best strategies for helping to avoid the nausea and vomiting commonly experienced during the first trimester is to keep your belly feeling satisfied and full. Foods with a high fiber content can be an ally in your battle against morning sickness.

4. Leeks Leeks are the vegetable equivalent of a super multivitamin-mineral tablet. They are a nondairy source of calcium (55 milligrams per cup), which is essential for the development of your baby’s bones. Plus, calcium may help combat some common symptoms of pregnancy, including irritability, insomnia and back and leg pains. One serving of leeks also contains close to 60 micrograms of folate as well as 0.2 milligrams of vitamin B6 (about 10 percent of your RDA), which is necessary for your body to metabolize energy from the carbohydrates, fats and proteins in your diet. There’s also evidence that vitamin B6 can help alleviate morning sickness. There’s more: In one serving of leeks, there are 40 micrograms of vitamin K, 2 micrograms of iron and 0.4 micrograms of manganese. Vitamin K is needed for proper blood-clot formation and healthy bone growth; and manganese helps support normal skeletal development in the baby.

5. Artichokes Feeling sluggish? Reach for an artichoke. This vegetable is a great nonmeat source of iron, which is an energizing nutrient. A medium boiled artichoke has about 1 milligram of iron (about 12 percent of your recommended daily intake). There’s another energizing nutrient in artichokes: folate. (A medium-size artichoke has 100 micrograms.) Besides helping to prevent birth defects, folate helps your body metabolize proteins, the building blocks for the hormones and enzymes that help your body keep going. During your pregnancy, you may suffer from constipation, which can be alleviated with some extra fiber in your diet. Artichokes are wonderful sources of fiber, with 10 grams each. And they’re often recommended to soothe indigestion, another common pregnancy complaint.

QUIKKIES COURTESY OF SHEETHAPPENS.