Chris Brown has spent the last eight months trying to sweep his vicious beating of ex-GF Rihanna under the rug, so it’s no surprise he’s not happy that she’s all over the press and TV this week, telling her story. Tonight, Brown goes on MTV to tell his side, which will probably involve how he’s good to his momma and goes to church on Sunday.

Late Friday afternoon, following two appearances by Rihanna on “Good Morning America,” Brown released his own statement to MTV, as reported by People. “I maintain my position that all of the details should remain a private matter between us. I do appreciate her support and wish her the best.” Uh, no, Chris—it doesn’t work that way. When you beat someone so badly that they have to go to the hospital, that’s not “private” anymore.

Brown’s statement continued, I am extremely sorry for what I did, and I accept accountability for my actions. At this point, I am taking the proper steps to learn about me and grow from my mistakes. I only hope that others in similar situations can learn from our experience as well. Abuse of any kind is always wrong. The rest I leave it to God.”

Yeah, let’s drag Him into this. Too little, too late, Chris. Hope you enjoyed your career while you had it, because it’s gonna all be over after Rihanna reveals the dirty details of what you did to her on “20/20” tonight.

Nicole Kidman is known for her charity work, but she’s been forced to bail on one worthy cause due to illness. Kidman was set to leave for Kenya in support of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (Unifem), touring schools and hospitals to raise awareness of women’s rights.

But the IMDB reports the actress has come down with the flu—not the swine kind—and had to cancel. Her rep stated, “Nicole is deeply sorry that, because she is ill with the seasonal flu, she cannot come to Kenya. The Say No – UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign is a top priority and together with Unifem she will work to advance this critical initiative.”

Get well soon, Nicole! Don’t give that flu to the baby!

“Twilight” leading lady Kristen Stewart has had a prickly relationship with the press, but with a new movie coming out, she has to face the media. E! reports at today’s L.A. press conference for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” the actress addressed the romance rumors surrounding her relationship with co-star Robert Pattinson.

“The whole rumor, tabloid stuff, it’s so obviously false. I became a part of a show, a ridiculous show, with false realism, like a soap opera, but it doesn’t bother me. I don’t take it personally, because I have gotten so much experience with this, it’s gotten easier.” It might be easier for the blogosphere to buy that if you hadn’t spent the night with Rob at the Chateau Marmont just last week, babe.

Of the fans’ attachment to her Bella Swan, K-Stew stated,  “I totally understand that people have a hard time seeing us outside of our characters. I’m very protective of her. I feel a shared ownership, its weird.” Appreciate it while you have it, coz you never know how long it will last.

At least Kristen can recognize her weaknesses. “Maybe I am an immature girl as well; I really feel like if you think you need to do it, you need to do it, and ‘it’ can be anything. Be extreme. Go for it. I know this is a movie about immortality and mortality, but you only live once.” Yep—enjoy it while you can!

The hardest-working has-beens in show business are back with—what else?—a reality series. The Hollywood Reporter has announced that the A&E miniseries “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” will debut Dec. 13.

The six-part series features brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon preparing for a concert tour, minus anyone named Jackson that people would actually pay to see. The official press release says the show “chronicles their lives as they cope with Michael’s drug-induced death in June,” which really means “they look for new ways to grab more of Michael’s money.”

A&E had originally planned this as a documentary special called “The Jacksons,” back when they had hopes of roping the still-living Michael into it. Now they’re making chicken salad out of chicken you-know-what, since most of the surviving Jacksons are behind in their child support. Jermaine is behind about 20 years.

The final months of pregnancy are rough for most moms-to-be, and Kourtney Karsashian is no exception. The petite reality star complained to E! News that she’s gained 26 pounds already—and they keep coming.

“I gained three pounds since yesterday! I weigh myself every day.” Another problem is maintaining her fashionable image. “Today I vowed that I was going to wear flats, and then last second, I threw on some heels. I can’t wait to sit down already. It’s hard carrying extra weight.”

Just relax, Kourtney—it will be over soon. The newest Kardashian—a boy—is due next month.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is a first-time mom at the age of 32, and she’s glad she waited this long. The actress told People, “Becoming a parent is the most selfless act, and you need to be at a point in your life where you can give up anything and everything for a child. I don’t know if you know how to that when you’re in your 20s.”

Husband Freddie Prinze Jr. agrees, adding “I’m so happy we didn’t have kids in our 20s – I just didn’t know a thing. You have so much more patience in your 30s, and I feel like I appreciate this so much more.”

Little Charlotte Grace arrived on Sept. 19, and her mom is obviously besotted by their bundle of joy. “Every day I look at her and I am in awe.”

The very leggy Nicky Hilton was spotted shopping on Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, CA. on Wednesday. The Hilton sister has had a busy few days, partying at PURE in Las Vegas on Saturday, then back to L.A. for the launch party of the Jimmy Coo for H&M collection.

They’ve had their ups and downs as a couple, but it looks like Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush are serious this time around. E! reports both are selling their pads so they can buy a new love nest together!

While Kim’s condo has been on the market for a while, now her beau’s crib is also up for sale—for $5.1 million. A source blabbed to E!, “They are looking for a bigger place to live together.” Bigger than Reggie’s four bed-five bath mansion? That will be some major piece of real estate!

It’s no surprise that Ashlee Simpson-Wentz isn’t happy about being booted off “Melrose Place,” but the singer/actress has other problems to worry about. The National Enquirer claims Ashlee is on the verge of a nervous breakdown!

On the axing from “Melrose,” a source told the Enquirer, “Ashlee didn’t see it coming, and now she’s crushed. She invested her heart and soul into the job. She feels like the rug has been pulled out from under her.” But that’s not all. The source added, “She is struggling to hold her marriage together, dealing with motherhood and practically starving herself to look good…She was desperate to establish herself as a serious actress, but now she’s worried that she’s failing.”

In addition to her career woes, Ashlee and rocker husband Pete Wentz are having marriage problems. Pete was out partying when Ashlee got the bad news about “Melrose,” and has been less than supportive of her career. Maybe it’s time for Ashlee to take some time off and just be a full-time mom to little Bronx.

Most moms are eager to get their babies off the bottle and learning to drink on their own, but Katie Holmes seems to be an exception. The actress mom was recently photographed feeding three-year-old Suri on the set of a film in New York. Still drinking from the bottle at three? Is that normal?

US Weekly questioned Dr. Jennifer Shu, a pediatrician and co-author of “Food Fights,” about babies and the bottle. “By the time kids are nine months old, they have the physical development and mouth coordination necessary to be able to drink out of a sippy cup or a cup with straw. That development comes pretty early.”

One big reason for losing the bottle is toddlers have grown their baby teeth, and bottle feeding can encourage tooth decay. What if Suri has become attached to her bottle and won’t give it up? Dr. Shu suggests that Katie “transition her to a different security object that doesn’t cause cavities.” Maybe it’s time to buy her a stuffed toy or a blanket!

Eight months after her savage beating at the hands of boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna has finally spoken out about her long journey to healing. In an interview with Diane Sawyer, which aired on “Good Morning America” today, the pop star admitted she had initially been reluctant to discuss the abuse, but finally had a revelation that she must address the issue because she is such a role model for teen girls.

“When I realized that my selfish decision for love could result in some young girl getting killed, I could not be easy with that part. I couldn’t be responsible for that. Even if Chris never hit me again, who’s to say their boyfriend won’t? Who’s to say they won’t kill these girls? I didn’t realize how much of an impact I had on these girls’ lives until that happened.”

The most shocking part of the interview was Rihanna’s admission that she went back to Brown after the beating, and it took several attempts before she finally found the strength to break it off. “It’s pretty easy to go back. You start lying to yourself. The physical wounds go away. You want this thing to go away. This is a memory you don’t want to ever have again.” Rihanna will tell more about the Brown incident on Friday night’s “20/20.” Including explicit details of the beating.

She bragged about losing 25 pounds, and showed off the results in a bikini, but now Khloe Kadashian has been packing on the pounds again! The newlywed told E! that being in love with Lamar Odom has made it harder to stay trim.

“I stopped my QuickTrim diet for a little bit around the time I met Lamar. I was so in love, and I was at my perfect weight, and I didn’t want to do it anymore. Since marriage, I’ve gained about five pounds.” But the reality show star has no intention of gaining all that poundage back.

“I am now back on my QuickTrim diet. Lamar’s the candy man, and guess who eats all of the candy with him? So, I can eat the candy as long as I stick to working out and staying on QuickTrim. It feels good to be back on it.” Be careful, Khloe! Being an old married lady can cause you to relax a bit too much!

Audrina Patridge and Lauren “Lo” Bosworth looked like twins in their black-and-white outfits as they filmed “The Hills” in Beverly Hills. Hopefully, Audrina will be getting her stolen stuff returned now that the thieves who robbed her have been caught.

Beware, fans of “Gossip Girl!” Censors want to stop you from seeing your show! The Parents Television Council, which describes itself as a “nonpartisan education group advocating responsible entertainment,” has asked CW affiliate stations to pre-empt this week’s episode, entitled “3SOME.”

The Huffington Post quotes PTC president Tim Winter as calling the show’s teen hook-up “reckless and irresponsible.” In a letter to the affiliates, Winter asked, “Will you now be complicit in establishing a precedent and expectation that teenagers should engage in behaviors heretofore associated primarily with adult films?” A spokesperson for the CW countered that the target audience for “Gossip Girl” is 18- to 34-year-old women, with a median viewer age of 27 years old.

While virtue vigilantes have succeeded in keeping shows off the air in the past, it seems like a waste of time today. What teen couldn’t find the show online within an hour after it airs?

In a scenario that could have come straight from one of her films, actress Sandra Bullock is involved in a child custody dispute—with her husband’s porn-star ex-wife. E! reports that for most of the last year, Sandra has been taking care of five-year-old Sunny James, the daughter of her husband Jesse James. Sunny’s mom, adult film star Janine Lindemulter, has spent the last six months in jail for tax evasion, while James had sole custody. Now she’s out of the big house and wants her kid back.

The porn star went on “Good Morning America” and said of Bullock,  “What would give her the right to take away my daughter? This is my daughter. I’m the best mother I can be.” That’s not good enough for the current Mrs. James, who sent a letter to the judge in Lindemulter’s case, stating her concerns. “I myself have stopped working like I used to in order to be here with Jesse and the kids because we are on constant ‘high alert.’ Never knowing what condition Janine will be in, and even more concerning, the condition Sunny will be in. While in Janine’s care, sometimes Sunny is left alone during the day, while her mother is asleep from drug use.”

Well, it’s easy to see why the couple is reluctant to give up Sunny to her mom. What won’t be easy is the court battle that’s sure to come.

Country songbird LeAnn Rimes may be singing a sad tune about lyin’ and cheatin’ in the near future. After leaving her husband Dean Sheremet for actor Eddie Cibrian, the pretty singer is already dealing with her lover’s infidelity!

Life & Style reports that besides cheating on estranged wife Brandi with LeAnn, he’s been having a three-year affair with sexy starlet Scheana Marie Jancan. A source dished, “Eddie has recently started seeing Scheana again. He told her he’s only with LeAnn for the publicity and that he plans to end things with her soon.”

Whatta dog! Don’t all two—or in this case, three—timin’ husbands tell their girlfriends that their min relationship is over? On one hand, you gotta think LeAnn deserves it for what she did to Dean, but Eddie sounds like the bigger jerk here!

Lindsay Lohan is waging war against her sleazy dad after he released one of their private phone conversations to the public. RadarOnline reports Lindsay’s attorney Shawn Chapman Holley id pursuing legal action against Michael Lohan. Holley stated she is “exploring all options both civilly, and criminally. We are talking to legal authorities in New York and Los Angeles to determine if any laws were broken. This was a private phone conversation, and if this conversation took place in California then it was a violation of the law.”

Lindsay herself took to her Twitter to diss Daddy, saying “My fathers such a loser & those recordings are from years ago. To release personal things is foul enough, but to edit them. I used to think that he needed the book for dummies on learning how to be a father. Haha-he’s needs the book for dummies on HOW TO BE A MAN.” While Linds is hardly a model of mental stability, having a father who uses you to get his name in the press has to hurt.

Britney Spears has been working hard for the last year or so, recording a new album and touring steadily. That’s a good thing, since she has some major bills to pay. TMZ reports the pop princess spent $1.32 million on the lawyers who represent her conservatorship.  So that’s what she paid those guys to run her life for seven months?

Brit’s money also paid $280,000 to fight claims regarding Adnan Ghalib, Sam Lutfi and Jon Eardley, including obtaining restraining orders. Who would have guessed being told what to do could be so expensive?

A stylish Ashlee Simpson-Wentz visited a friend in Studio City, CA. Love those skinny black pants tucked into high boots! Ashlee has a lot of time on her hands since she was fired from “Melrose Place.”

Hard-drinking actor Kiefer Sutherland has racked up a few DUIs in his time, but he’s still pouring down the juice—even early in the morning.

TMZ reports the star of “24” and some members of the crew descended on The Spot in San Pedro at 7 am one morning last week, following a shoot for the series. The group proceeded to drink for the next six hours, with Kiefer downing scotch and Cokes, and buying drinks for everyone in the bar. The tab for all this? $500.

Kiefer didn’t seem to mind, since he left a $200 tip. The star does seem to have learned from his past mistakes in one way—a designated driver took him home.