FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, July 26, 2006

Lindsay Lohan gets too hot, Lance Bass comes out, Donald Trump getting starred, more

By Sarah Hall Jul 26, 2006 8:50 PMTags

FIERY HOT: Lindsay Lohan hospitalized in Los Angeles Tuesday after she became "overheated and dehydrated" on the set of her upcoming film, Georgia Rule. The actress' rep said she was given a vitamin B-12 shot and was "totally fine" after a good night of sleep--a luxury that rarely fits into the hard-partying starlet's busy schedule.

OFF THE HOOK: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office declining to file felony charges against Woody Harrelson in connection with an altercation with a photographer outside a Hollywood nightclub last month. Celebrity: one, paparazzo: zero.

ENTER SANDMAN: Metallica admitting defeat in its long-running battle against the digital revolution and making its music available through iTunes Music Store. Pressure's on, Led Zeppelin.

OVER THE AILMENT? Katharine McPhee scheduled to appear as guest host on The View Thursday and to perform her version of "Over the Rainbow." The Idol runner-up has been sidelined for weeks due to a reported case of laryngitis and bronchitis, but plans to join the Idols Live tour Thursday night--that is, if her View appearance doesn't leave her too hoarse.

OUT AND ABOUT: After growing tired of hearing rumors about his sexuality, Lance Bass confirming to People magazine that he is gay and involved with Amazing Race winner Reichen Lehmkuhl. "I'm more liberated and happy than I?ve been my whole life," the ex-boy-bander told the magazine.

CHAT FEST: Jessica Simpson set to appear on Rosie O'Donnell's debut episode of The View Sept. 5, People reports. Set your TiVos now!

THE PLASTICS: Rosie O'Donnell, Brooke Shields and Kathleen Turner among the stars signing on for guest roles on the upcoming season of Nip/Tuck, show creator Ryan Murphy said Tuesday.

ISLAND BOUND: Rodrigo Santoro (Love Actually) joining the cast of Lost, executive producer Damon Lindelof told TVGuide.com. No word on what role he'll be playing, but we're guessing it'll involve some sort of twist.

SIBLING RIVALRY: Madame Tussauds New York unveiling a wax figure of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt Wednesday, complete with an African-themed nursery and wax figures of proud parents Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Maddox and Zahara Jolie-Pitt failing to make the cut.

SUMMER BUMMER: Seether canceling all August performances so that singer Shaun Morgan can seek treatment in rehab. "I need help with addictions that I can't kick on my own," Morgan said in a statement.

WHAT IS (GENTLY) BITING THE HAND THAT FEEDS IT? Ken Jennings, the Jeopardy! champ who collected $2.5 million in a 74-game winning streak, blasting the show and its host in a rant on his official Website in which he referred to Alex Trebek as a robot he dubbed the "Trebektron 4000." We'd suspected as much, but are grateful for the clarification.

PRIME REAL ESTATE: Donald Trump receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. Great, does this mean every reality star is going to be eligible?

PIANO MAN: Nicolas Cage signing on to star as Liberace in a new biopic, TMZ.com reports. Elvis, we could see. Liberace? Seems a bit of a stretch.