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[HMG] – If you’re a fan of Ellen or American Idol, or both, Ellen’s wife, Portia De Rossi has created a book you might need to browse;

Born ‘Amanda Rogers’ in Victoria, Australia, the now re-branded De Rossi, 37, claims the so-far untitled book will be an ‘emotional tell-all,’ starting in 1997 when her career began, through her battle with anorexia, her sexuality and falling in love with Ellen.

“It will deal with all the secrets that nearly killed me,” De Rossi, told Australian gay-rights magazine, The Advocate. “I abused my body. I had bulimia. I would use (diet drug) fen-phen. I wanted to talk about all that, but I can’t without talking about my sexuality. You can’t really talk about one without the other, it felt like two stories.”

And getting her book deal was so corny and easy, it sounds like a B-movie:

“My mother thought I would be a writer. When I started writing notes to Ellen, she said, ‘You should be a writer.’”

So De Rossi jotted down half-a-dozen anecdotes, her agents shopped those to publishers, she had a deal in three weeks – and no clue what to write.

De Rossi also told the scribes how wonderful life is since she and new ‘American Idol’ judge Ellen got married in 2008.

“Happiness is a choice,” says De Rossi. “Being honest with who you are, and being able to show people you can be successful, and happy in a good marriage. Ellen’s so helpful to me. I think I help her too. I keep her focused on what the big picture is. I think that’s what a good couple do for each other.”

Her wedding to Ellen was a feature in ‘People,’ who spent pages gushing over every detail. Then came an hour with Oprah, titled, “Ellen DeGeneres and Her Wife, Portia de Rossi.” It’s up for a GLAAD Award – against Ellen’s  own show.

“Being on Oprah was a very surreal moment,” she now recalls. “To go from being closeted and afraid to talk about my sexuality, to sitting with my wife, talking about our wedding and see most of the audience crying. Even Oprah was crying.” she recalls. “You can’t ever count yourself out. Even if you’re afraid, you can’t think there’s no room for you to do something good with your life.”

The book’s in production, but no publication date yet. And when this allegedly wonderful writer can summon four words for a title we’ll keep you informed.

Photo: Advocate

[HMG] – Jennifer Aniston has a new movie debuting on March 19, and it co-stars Gerard Butler. Keep that in mind and the following story can then be seen for what it so clearly is.

As we told you on Sunday, Jennifer celebrated her 41st birthday in Cabo San Lucas last weekend and – surprise, surprise – Gerard was on hand to blow out the candles, and help stir the press.

The former ‘Friends’ actress rented a 4-bedroom villa for a mere $9,000-a- night at the Palmilla resort in Cabo, while Gerard was in a one-bedroom ‘Casita’ [it means 'cottage,' or in this case a kennel] nearby.

“Jen invited 50 of her close friends to celebrate her birthday, and Gerard was one,” a source tells the Post. “She was staying at a villa that has a 12-strong staff and Gerard had his own one-bedroom villa, but he joined Jen for the celebrations. They looked very friendly, but not overly flirty in public.”

But with the movie’s debut so close, the details do not end with that – Chapter two begins thus:

“On Saturday, the staff lit 65 candles for her on the terrace, before a Mariachi band sang ‘Happy Birthday’ in Spanish and she was presented with a dark-chocolate cake decorated with her star sign, Aquarius.”

Also there for this press-friendly performance were Sheryl Crow, Courteney Cox and actor Jason Bateman.

And just to be sure your brain turns to jello so you’ll go see the film, the source also outlined Jen’s other role as a benevolent saint – Instead of gifts, she asked all her guests to donate to ‘Friends of El Faro,’ a charity which helps children at the ‘Casa Hogar Sion orphanage in Tijuana.

The Bounty Hunter bows March 19. And if Gerard is still even a dot on her radar after that date, I’ll be amazed…

[HMG] – MTV’s endless self-serving drumbeating about Jersey Shore reaches a new level today with the news that Snooki, one of the two-legged spores who comprise the show’s cast has a boyfriend.

The ‘guido’ in question is Emilio Antonio, and both Snooki and MTV’s hype machine are deeply in love with the guy.

“He’s a bodybuilder and works at the gym,” she told Radar. “He is just like my typical guido – a juicehead with a good personality.”

And you can bet this [alleged] connection will now become MTV’s latest bait to hook more viewers for the brainless vaudeville this show represents.

“I am really excited to like show the public who he is,” Snooki continues. “He’s banging. We’re the sexiest couple I’ve ever seen, so I’m excited for everybody to see that,” the 21-year old gushed.

First she tried to hook up with Mike Sorrentino, then it was a sex tape, then ‘nude self-portraits’ – None of which ever emerged. The odds that this is yet another stunt to build ratings are therefore depressingly large.

On the upside, MTV may finally be getting as tired of these half-wits as we are – The cast have been charging up to $7500 a night for personal appearances – despite signing contracts worth $180,000 each for next season. And their bosses now want that to stop.

They’ve ordered the cast to limit their appearances at bars and clubs or face heavy fines; Perhaps even a lawsuit.

As you might expect from a group whose total IQ would resemble a shoe size, most are ignoring these orders and cashing in before their ‘fame’ flames out and they have to work for a living.

“MTV has said they can only do two appearances a week, and that all gigs must be approved,”says a source. “They’ve threatened the cast will be fined if they flout the rules — but some don’t care and are earning as much as they can.”

An MTV source says the network is merely concerned the ‘brand’ could be tarnished if the cast go on “pimping themselves”

“We have to put controls in place to protect the brand – we don’t want these kids at every bar in the country,” they said. “They have to get permission prior to doing an appearance — we don’t want one of them in a topless bar. Pauly D’s fan-base is about 85% women, aged between 12 and 21 – We have to protect that.”

Yes, and all the money they can make from that group.

And Michael Schweiger, the agent who reps all the cast except Snooki, seems to agree; “It’s a hell of a ride right now. Rather than let it run out of control, there have to be rules put in place.”

Okay, Rule #1 – No-one whose fingers and toes outnumber their brain-cells can be on TV. Let’s start with that…

[HMG] – In the latest installment of Michael Jackson’s sad demise, the Los Angeles Police Department has just taken a step that was both widely reported and perhaps long overdue – Jackson’s Doctor, Conrad Murray has been charged with manslaughter.

The criminal complaint filed by the LAPD thirty minutes ago alleges that Dr. Murray “did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson…in the commission of an unlawful act, and in the commission of a lawful act which might have produced death in an unlawful manner, without due caution and circumspection.”

The charges stem from investigations conducted by the department which suggest Dr. Murray administered Propofol to Michael shortly before the singer was found unresponsive in his rented Holmby Hills mansion, where Dr. Murray was also staying.

A post-mortem proved the 50-year old superstar died as a result of ‘acute Propofol intoxication.’

Doctor Murray will now face a Judge and be arraigned on the charges at 1.30pm local time in a Los Angeles courtroom. TMZ says he’s due to enter a plea of ‘Not guilty.’ He is then expected to be released on bail almost immediately, pending the trial.

None of the charges filed against Dr. Murray constitute a felony, but if found guilty he could be sentenced to four years in jail

[HMG] – In news that could well be a re-run from every two weeks for the past six months, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are back together. Yes, again.

Friends of the perpetually recycled couple say that, though their connection’s been fragile for the past few months, the pair have now committed to making it work. They last split around the time of the MTV Video Music Awards in September, but as an insider reveals that’s now past;

“He and Jess took some time apart through the fall, but stayed in touch via phone.” the sources tells 411. They visited each other and Jess missed him, but by the holidays Justin was back and focused on Jess.”

And this rematch, we’re assured, is for real…just like all the others;

“Justin loves her,” oozes the snitch. “She makes him happy, they have so much in common and she’s a good fit for him. She’s low-key and makes an effort to spend time with her family and friends.”

The problem last time, so it seems, is JT does not like the idea of commitment. But he and Jessica have worked that out;

“Justin now realizes what it would be like to lose Jess. He wants her in his life and they’re now in a much better pace in terms of a connection,” so we’re told.

And JT’s mom, Lynn Harless, is reportedly so happy they’re a couple again, she wants them to breed;

“She’s often said she would love to see him and Jess marry and have her grandchildren. Lynn really does like Jess, so their mended romance is good news.”

And if Lynne needed a preview of their spawn, the guys at Harvard can help – With Jess by his side, JT was ‘honored’ as the ‘Hasty Pudding Theatrical’s Man of the Year on Friday, ending the night in a blond wig that looked more fake than Britney’s, dayglo-pink heels and an over-sized bra.

“This year’s Man Of The Year is a triple threat,” said Stephen Rola, Hasty’s Roast-Master. “He sings, he dances…and he goes straight to DVD.”

Then came a parade starring Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Madonna – all played by guys – joined by a clone of fellow ‘NSync’ alumnus, Chris Kirkpatrick.

But once clad in the wig and pink heels, JT’s response was disturbing; While rating the ‘Pudding Pot’ award as “cooler than any Grammy or Emmy,” he confessed quite a taste for the taffeta;

“Every time I’ve hosted SNL I’ve ended up in drag at least once,” he told the crowd. “I love stuff like this.”

Jessica seen heading for the exits in 3…2…1…

[HMG] – As an actor, Jack Nicholson has had some crazy ideas, but since making ‘The Bucket List’ with Morgan Freeman back in 2007 he’s had a classic – He now wants to be eaten by birds.

At 72, the New Jersey-born Hollywood icon says he’s not really planning for death, but as he hates small spaces a coffin was not his first choice as an ending.

But the ‘Sky Burials’ made popular by native Americans have really drawn his attention as a final farewell.

“I’ve had several ideas,” Jack told German TV. “Once I thought it would be nice to be buried under a large statue that is at least 10-meters high. Then I liked the nature of the Indians, who haul their bodies up into the trees so they’re eaten by birds.”

And even though he’s been mulling his eventual end, Jack says he’s not scared of death and feels his very successful, high-profile life has allowed him to enjoy everything he’s ever wanted to do.

“I remember a wonderful conversation I once had with Sir John Gielgud,” Jack tells M&C. “He said he’d made a schedule with things he’d like to do before he died – Travel the world, learn how to cook.., but he found that nothing was as appealing as acting. I agreed with him.”

Native Americans created sky burials because they believed the souls of those who have died linger in the air, protecting their tribe until it’s time to move on. This gave rise to the theory that by raising the bodies into the trees, or onto a mountain the departed could move on to heaven much sooner.

Jack doesn’t have a movie due for release, so this isn’t just press-seeking hype. He sounds like he means it. So what’s your opinion – should Jack be a postmortem Piñata?…