Actress Hayden Panettiere made international headlines last month when she was involved in a violent protest in which she and other activists tried in vain to stop fishermen from their traditional hunting of dolphins off the coast of Japan.

The altercation didn't end well for the animals, and Hayden Panettiere was rather upset about it, understandably. But every dark cloud has a silver lining, and for us, that means a pair of bikini photos of Hayden Panettiere from that day!

Her beloved dolphins in Japan were not saved, unfortunately, but these Hayden Panettiere bikini pics were saved... by our staff... on our hard drive. Okay, that's it.

Come to think of it, if she wants to raise awareness about this important cause, the bikini photos ain't a bad means of going about it. Moreover, just think about the impact a Hayden Panettiere nude photo spread would have on young minds ...

Anyway. The Heroes star and the rest of her world-saving fellow cast members return with an exciting episode tonight on NBC. Needless to say, we'll be tuning in.

The Spice Girls kicked off their reunion tour last night in Vancouver.

A certain Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder was among those in attendance, although most screams heard throughout the evening were actually not directed at David Beckham for a change.

Great Britan's The Sun reviewed the concert and said reported that Posh Spice "was her fabulous self" and even sang a few short solos; Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) was the strongest singer; and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) "looked just as bubbly and blonde as ever."

The newspaper also reported that Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) performed her solo hit remake of "It's Raining Men," while Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) showed off some post-Dancing with the Stars gyrations during her solo performance of Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way."

"Just as it was ten years ago, the show wasn't about great singing or dancing. But it was about great entertainment," The Sun wrote. "And the girls delivered the spice."

Almost as well as the paper delivered that pun.

Gabriel Aubry is getting ready to give Larry Birkhead and Brad Pitt a run for their fantastic fathering money.

"I've been in preparation mode for five months," the boyfriend of Halle Berry told Extra about the couple's impending parenthood. "I've read a lot of books."

For example, Kevin Federline, perhaps you should pick up "Family First" by Dr. Phil. Aubry said it's a "great book. I recommend it."

Aubry has been preparing for expectant-father status for a while now, telling People in September that he's been massaging Berry's feet and satisfying her food cravings.

He also offers some more words of wisdom from the trenches for other soon-to-be paps: "Don't say she's fat."

Ross McCall has already learned that lesson, we're sure.

Move over, Megan Fox.

There's a new hottie with your first name taking Hollywood by storm - and she's doing it by starring in one of the most anticipated movies of next year.

Reports have confirmed that Australian model Megan Gale has nabbed the role of Wonder Woman in the upcoming Justice League of America movie. The beauty doesn't have much acting experience, but, well, look at her:

Other actors rumored to star in this comic book remake are Adam Brody, Armie Hammer and Scott Porter. It looks like a good one.

Making a run at Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly for Hollywood Gossip cutie of the day, Emmy Rossum looked downright adorable in this pink dress at the Movies Rock: A Celebration Of Music In Film event on Sunday in Hollywood.

The 21-year-old singer-actress and Las Vegas star Molly Sims introduced Nicole Scherzinger, who performed "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend."

We weren't there, but are guessing that was a watershed moment in music history. In any event, here's a cute Emmy Rossum photo for your enjoyment.

Emmy Rossum: Wearing pink, looking pretty perfect.

Emmy Rossum's Christmas album, called "Carol of the Bells," comes out this week. The 21-year-old New York native is perhaps most well known for her leading roles in the films The Day After Tomorrow and the 2004 version of The Phantom of the Opera. She also starred in the soap opera As the World Turns as a kid.

We predict that one day, Emmy Awards will be in her future. Think about it ... that would be like (a drag-wearing) Oscar de la Hoya winning an Oscar. Only possible!

Eight men say they either had sex with embattled Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) or were targets of sexual advances by him at various points in his career.

One is a former escort whose allegations disgraced the Rev. Ted Haggard, former president of the National Association of Evangelicals, the Idaho Statesman reports.

The newspaper identified four men who had sex with Craig or had encounters they say involved him. Four others, who were not identified, also talk about sexual advances or encounters involving the conservative Republican from the Gem State.

Sen. Larry Craig pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after being accused by an undercover officer of soliciting sex at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport and later called a news conference to deny he is gay, which pretty much no one believed.

"It is unfortunate that the Idaho Statesman has chosen to continue to lower itself to the standards of what can best be described as tabloid journalism," Craig said in the statement regarding the newspaper's most recent reports.

Craig and his staff declined further comment on the story about the eight accusers, although in every interview since his arrest - including a recent sit-down with Matt Lauer - the Senator has come off about as convincing as O.J. Simpson.

The report is the Statesman's latest foray into the sexual background of Larry Craig since his June arrest in an airport men's room sex sting operation.

The Idaho Statesman Editor, Vicki Gowler, said the paper spent several months checking backgrounds and details of the men's stories. Two of the identified men and one of the unidentified men told the newspaper they had sex with Craig.

One of the men identified in the report, Mike Jones, 50, self-described as a former male escort, said Larry Craig paid him $200 for sex in late 2004 or early 2005. The encounter took place at a studio apartment in downtown Denver.

The undercover officer who arrested Craig said the senator moved his foot next to the officer's foot and tapped it in a way indicating he wanted sex. He also says Craig sent a signal by swiping his hand under the divider between men's room stalls.

Sen. Larry Craig later said the officer misconstrued those motions.

This piece of celebrity gossip can now be classified as "celebrity fact."

Paul McCartney and Rosanna Arquette "are spending more time together," according to Alexis Arquette. She said as much to People magazine at the TV Academy's annual Ribbon of Hope AIDS charity event in L.A. on Saturday.

Last week, the two made news when a British tabloid photographed them taking an intimate stroll through London's Hampstead Heath.

Now - despite earlier reports linking Sir Paul with Nancy Shevell - McCartney and Arquette are "good friends," according to Arquette's rep; they share a love of music.

"[Rosanna] interviewed him for a documentary that she did on Rock and Roll," said Alexis. "She's been a big fan of his music for a long time, and I know that they befriended each other several years ago. "

He added: "Who knows, if something came out of it, that's cool, it's great."

Having miraculously survived another year, walking train wreck and one-time pop star Britney Spears celebrated her 26th birthday by blowing out candles on her birthday cake at the Scandinavian Style Mansion in Bel Air on Saturday.

There were no lap dances, no outfit swaps, no barefoot bathroom visits, no running over the celebrity news media, or clubbing in no underwear. At least for one night.

On hand at the relatively low-key affair were her trusted freeloader companion, Sam Lutfi, and her "cousin" Alli Sims, among others. Britney also met up with a former clubbing cohort, that harlot Paris Hilton, at the birthday bash.

The gang sang "Happy Birthday" as Britney Spears blew out candles on a small chocolate cake on Saturday night. Two enormous bodyguards shielded her table.

It was a night to remember for the troubled birthday girl, who managed not to pass out drunk! She also scored $30,000 in leather and fur coats â€" including a $7,000 fur-trimmed white leather coat â€" at the gifting suites from high-end designer Katja Berglund. We expect PETA to become livid about this one any day now.

"She was very calm, nice, friendly," a party source told Us Weekly. "I know she's had some bad times here, but I think she looked really great."

After leaving at 12:45 a.m., Spears and crew continued the festivities at The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. Paris Hilton was spotted leaving at 3:50 a.m.

Spears spent her actual birthday Sunday with her two adorable little mistakes sons, two-year-old Sean Preston and 14-month-old Jayden James.

The Dallas Cowboys may have had the weekend off after winning Thursday, but star quarterback Tony Romo still made a perfect pass... at Jessica Simpson.

The alleged singer and actress and the NFL star flirted up a storm Saturday at the hot Hollywood nightclub Teddy's. The occasion? Jessica Simpson's best friend and former personal bitch, CaCee Cobb, celebrated her 30th birthday.

At first, Jessica Simpson, wearing a hot, form-fitting black dress and spike heels, and her new football beau kept things low-key in a secluded booth.

But as the night continued on, the pair was spotted getting hot and heavy with their arms around one other. Then, after a few seconds of surely very deep conversation, Tony Romo leaned for a kiss - right in the middle of the crowded club.

Also on hand for the b-day bash were Cacee Cobb's boyfriend, Donald Faison of Scrubs fame, and Simpson's quasi-famous hairdresser, Ken Paves.

Last month, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo had Thanksgiving dinner together in Dallas. In recent months, the Cowboys signal-caller has been romantically linked to Carrie Underwood, Alli Sims, Sophia Bush and others.

The always cute cast of Gossip Girl made the trip out to Long Island City, Queens, on Friday to shoot a series of holiday ads for the Gap. Check 'em out ...

Above: Chace Crawford (Nate) and Blake Lively (Serena) looking as terrific as ever. We can certainly see what Carrie Underwood sees in Chace Crawford!

Below: The lovely Leighton Meester (Blair), who may be the cutest girl on Earth. Or at least tied with Friday Night Lights look-alike Minka Kelly for that honor. What we would've give to receive that under the tree this year.

Blake, Chace, Leighton and the rest of their Gossip Girl cohorts return for an all-new episode this Wednesday on The CW. We're counting down the days.