• The Island producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are blaming the movie’s title (named after something that doesn’t even exist in the film) and its stars Scarlett Johansson and Ewan McGregor for the $120 million flop. They say lesser TV actors couldn’t secured a bigger draw. Like, Katie Holmes?
• Bill Maher is falling for Niche Media’s Jason Binn, now that the actor is penning a column for Binn’s Gotham magazine. We’re hoping that won’t mean Fabian Basabe loses his page.
• HBO isn’t letting its favorite franchise die early. Instead of the planned series finale next year, The Sopranos was signed for an extra eight episodes to air after the sixth season’s sign-off.
• It’s been only a few days since Eddie Murphy’s wife Nicole filed for divorce and already he’s on the prowl for a new fling. Perhaps his behavior has something to do with their “irreconcilable differences.”
• Kimberly Stewart, who called Jennifer Anistion “homely” and not “gorgeous or anything” is trying to make good, sending flowers and an apology to the broken-hearted actress. Kimberly, Kimberly, Kimberly, now what did we say about throwing stones?
• Nicole Richie and producer Andrew Shaifer are trying to dodge Paris Hilton by moving the premiere date of their Kids In America to October 21, away from Paris’ Pledge This November 4 debut date.