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Steve Carell plans to exit his Golden Globe-winning role as paper company manager Michael Scott on NBC’s The Office once the show’s seventh season on NBC wraps in 2011.

In a BBC Radio interview this week, promoting Carell’s new comedy Date Night, the comedian, 47, revealed that his contract with the NBC sitcom only runs through season seven and it looks unlikely that he’ll opt to stay on longer.

“I don’t think so. I think that will probably be my last year,” Carell replied when quizzed on his possible future with the series.

The actor certainly won’t be basking in retirement when he bids “Happy Trails” to The Office — Carell reportedly has 10 comedy movie projects in the works.

Dr. Drew thinks the “guidos and guidettes” of the season’s biggest reality cyclone — MTV’s Jersey Shore — could benefit from a bit of “professional help.”

(Gee Doc, tell us something we don’t know….)

And he’s not talking about the kind of treatment that’s often characterized by patients lounging on a sofa in the cozy quaintness of some shrink’s office up on Fifth Avenue. The television addiction specialist with an opinion on almost everything tosses around words like abuse, alcoholism, and sex addiction when talking about the tanned-to-a-tangerine complected stars of The Shore.

In fact, Drew would love to get series spitfire Snooki, resident spinner Pauly D, and the rest of the gang one of his various VH1 programs (Celebrity Rehab, Sober House, Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew) before making a final diagnosis.

Alexa Ray Joel is the new face and hair of Prell Shampoo (They still make that?!), but the resume-boosting gig isn’t the only new thing taking up residence in Alexa’s life these days. Look closely at the 24-year-old celebuspawn and you may notice something distinctly different about her once prominent nose.

Alexa, an aspiring singer and the only daughter of iconic supermodel Christie Brinkley and musician Billy Joel, underwent rhinoplasty — that’s Hollwood speak for “a nose job” — earlier this month, and the brunette says she never felt better after seeing the finished product, crafted by NYC-based plastic surgeon Dr. Norman M. Rowe.

“I was thinking about getting this for years,” says Alexa, whose looks have made her the target of ridicule on the blogosphere for years. “I was self-conscious of pictures taken from the side. To some people that’s vain, but at the end of the day, we all want to feel pretty,” she adds. “Would I do anything else to my body? No. It’s not ten procedures like Heidi Montag. For me, that’s a little extreme, but to each her own.”

Alexa notes that she is in good health since being hospitalized following an alleged overdose last December.

Lindsay Lohan won’t be getting a reprieve from her heavily-rumored cashflow troubles by checking in with Dr. Drew.

The actress — who is reportedly deep in debt after being out of work for nearly a year — pooh-poohed a $1 million offer to appear on VH1’s addiction-centered reality series Celebrity Rehab, Sober House, and a possible third spinoff presently in the works.

While Lindsay’s estranged father Michael and a good portion of her former friends claim the recovering cocaine addict has suffered a relapse, LiLo reportedly passed on the reality offer because she “doesn’t think she has a problem” — and she also doesn’t want to be associated with host Dr. Drew Pinsky.

Dr. Drew’s outspoken comments about the troubled starlet has made the bespectacled specialist the target of many of Lohan’s rants on Twitter. Heather Locklear and Charlie Sheen and his soon-to-be ex-wife Brooke Mueller were also reportedly approached to appear on the show. They also declined.

Cute overload! They did it with Jersey Shore, they did it with Scarface, and now the world’s littlest reality fans are reenacting scenes from MTV’s departing unscripted smash, The Hills.

Speidi couldn’t hold a candle to this!

Confirmed: Dreamgirls director Bill Condon will step behind the lens to direct Breaking Dawn, the eagerly-anticipated fourth and final film in The Twilight Saga, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.

Summit Entertainment confirmed the deal in a press release this afternoon. For his part, Condon couldn’t be more amped-up about lending his noteworthy skills to the wildly-successful franchise.

“I’m very excited to get the chance to bring the climax of this saga to life on-screen. As fans of the series know, this is a one-of-a-kind book — and we’re hoping to create an equally unique cinematic experience,” said Condon in the statement.

“I’m so thrilled that Bill wants to work with us. I think he’s going to be a great fit, and I’m excited to see what he does with the material,” Twilight writer Stephenie Meyer added.

The film is expected to go into production in Canada in November.

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Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber, NBC News correspondent Ann Curry, and Pretty Woman Julia Roberts are among the stars featured on PEOPLE Magazine’s annual roundup of entertainment’s “Most Beautiful People.”

Can you guess the other Hollywood hotties who made the cut?

After months of speculation Angry Aussie Russell Crowe has confirmed reports that he’s in talks to take on Kris Kristofferson’s role in the latest remake of the cinema classic A Star is Born – but in a crushing blow to “Sasha Fierce” fans everywhere, Beyonce is no longer attached to the project.

“I think she’s pulled out of it. I’m still chatting about it. It’s one of those stories that’s been made a lot, but I think it’s still quite a big focus – you can see that in terms of the popularity of things like American Idol,” Russ blabbed to TV’s Extra this week.

Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night: Wednesday, April 28 from 5PM – 10PM….

Drop by your local Baskin Robbins this evening (Check The Store Locator For Participating Locations Near You….) for a yummy scoop of Butter Pecan or Rocky Road at a special price: just 31 cents per scoop. Cone included! No coupon required!

Baskin Robbins is offering the discounted treats in honor of America’s firefighters at participating locations around the country. The chain is honoring emergency service workers with a $100,000 donation to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program.

George Costanza hits kid with car…..

Life served up a “Man Down Situation” for actor Jason Alexander this week. Alexander — perhaps best remembered for his role as neurotic George Costanza on the long-running sitcom Seinfeld — hit a 14-year-old cyclist in Beverly Hills on Tuesday morning, according to cops.

The boy was struck by the actor’s car near the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and June Street about 7:15 AM, Los Angeles Police officials told The Los Angeles Times this week. The teen, who was on his way to school at the time of the accident, has been hospitalized in stable condition.

The actor — who signed on as Jenny Craig’s newest spokesmodel earlier this year — was not cited.

“Jason stayed with the cyclist until the paramedics and police arrived and all indications are that the injury was minor,” Alexander’s rep told TMZ.com.

Ricky Gervais will return as host of the Golden Globe Awards in 2011.

The Hollywood Foreign Association has tapped the comic — who won solid reviews in his Globes debut this year — to front the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 on NBC.

Nominations will be announced Dec. 15.

“I can’t believe they invited me back after awful things I said. Let’s see how far I can go this time,” an enthused Ricky remarked in a presser issued Wednesday.

In a new tell-all interview with Rielle Hunter, the former mistress of presidential candidate John Edwards, reveals the most intimate details of her nearly two year affair with the former North Carolina senator to The Queen of Talk. Oprah sits down with Hunter for her first TV interview on the scandal on Thursday, April 29.

The affair — which was first undercovered by The National Enquirer — resulted in Hunter’s pregnancy with Edwards’ “lovechild,” Frances Quinn. Last month, Hunter answered personal questions about the affair for GQ Magazine and posed for pictures “partially undressed.”

“Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” English Version

Have you heard Shakira’s new song, “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)?” The single, which features Freshlyground — a South African Afro-fusion band formed in Cape Town — is the official theme song for the FIFA 2010 World Cup, which kicks off in South Africa this summer.

“Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” Spanish Version

The uptempo track — full of traditional African beats mixed with modern pop rhythms — will be available for download the week of May 11.

Both Shakira and Freshlyground will perform the anthem live at the Johannesburg Soccer City Stadium during the World Cup Final Closing Ceremony on July 11.

Hot on the heels of Sandra Bullock’s early morning announcement that she’s filed for divorce and obtained single custody of what was to be their adopted son, Louis, womanizing biker enthusiast Jesse James has released a statement on the end of his six year marriage to the Oscar darling.

He says in part: “The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart…Sandy is the love of my life, but considering the pain and devastation I have caused her, it would be selfish to not let her go. Right now it is time for me to beat this addiction that has taken two of the things I love the most in life….”

Jessica Simpson is arguably one of the most “stop on the street and gawk at” beautiful singletons on the Planet, but the host of VH1’s The Price of Beauty has one very surprising grooming habit that future suitors might find difficult to get used to: She only brushes her teeth three times a week.

“My teeth are so white and I don’t like them to feel to slippery but I do use Listerine and I do floss everyday. But, I don’t brush them everyday. I’ll use a shirt or something. I know it’s gross but I always have fresh breath. It’s really weird but I have great breath,” Jess explained in her Wednesday appearance with daytime host Ellen DeGeneres. “They are too slippery. My lips just slide all over the place… I can’t catch up with my mouth. I need a little coating.”

Ellen presented Jessica a basket of dental floss…just in case.

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Get ready for a new season of big hair and even bigger drama in the Garden State. The wealthiest ladies in Franklin Lakes, NJ — Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, and Teresa Giudice — dropped by NBC’s TODAY Wednesday to dish the dirt on the forthcoming second season of Bravo’s ratings hit The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Noticably absent from the gabfest was former “prostitution whore” Daniella Staub — who has refused to join her castmates on their Season 2 promo tour.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey return to Bravo in a special season premiere event on Monday, May 3 @ 10 PM.

Good-natured Hollywood newcomer Gabby Sidibe will make her first appearance as guest co-host of The View next Tuesday, May 4. Sidibe, as you’ll recall, was nominated for a Best Oscar for her breakout role in the 2009 drama Precious.

Well — this is big news.

In this week’s new issue of PEOPLE Magazine — on newsstands everywhere Friday — Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock confirms her plans to divorce husband Jesse James in the wake of a headline-grabbing cheating scandal and introduces the world to the new love of her life – her adopted son Louis Bardo.

(She selected that name because she heard Louis Armstrong’s song “What A Wonderful World” playing in her head when she first saw him.)

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Sandra — who won an Oscar for her portrayal of an adoptive mom in the inspirational hit The Blind Side –reveals that she and her estranged husband adopted the baby boy in January and that, in the wake of allegations of James’ infidelity, she has filed for divorce and plans to raise the 3 1/2-month old child as a single mother.

Sandra and Jesse began the adoption process four years ago and brought Louis home at the beginning of th year but decided to keep the news to themselves until after the Oscars, where Sandra won the Best Actress gong for her performance in The Blind Side.

Their family, including Jesse’s children Sunny, 6, Jesse Jr., 12, and Chandler, 15 were instrumental in keeping the adoption news under wraps until now.

The New Zealand teenager who snatced Justin Bieber’s hat off his head at Auckland Airport on Tuesday night could face criminal charges if the teen pop sensation chooses to press charges, police sources say.

Bieber arrived to mass hysteria at Auckland Airport overnight, setting off a stampede that sent the crooner’s mother crashing to the floor.

The Biebs was not amused: “Finally got to New Zealand last night. The airport was crazy. Not happy that someone stole my hat and knocked down my mama. Come on people,” the “One Less Lonely Girl” singer Tweeted to his 2.1 million fans and followers.

Emah Hira Matiu, 17, admitted to stealing the Canadian cutie’s hat during the fracas, but the lovelorn lass alerted Justin to the fate of his topper in a Twitter message posted shortly after the airport debacle. She even offered to return the hat — in exchange for a hug.

(Someone needs to teach this girl the power of cash!)

However, instead of a hug from the boy of her dreams, Matiu could face a misdemenor theft charge if Bieber decides to file a complaint with cops, a Waikato District Police spokesperson told The New Zealand Herald early Wednesday.

Talk about bad business moves! Coldplay turned up their noses at the chance to have their signature hits showcased on the hit TV musical comedy Glee — and its a decision the “Clocks” hitmakers sorely regret.

Before unveiling Glee’s ratings-winning all-Madonna-themed episode, which aired last week, series creator Ryan Murphy approached Coldplay with an offer to feature the band’s music on a special episode of the FOX show but was disappointed when the musicians turned him down flat.

Now that Glee’s become a pop phenomenon, the bandmates have big regrets about not allowing Murphy access to their back catalogue.

“We were wrong,” Murphy smirks, recalling his last conservation with Chris Martin and his bandmates.