Not so simple life: Paris Hilton has been spotted around Hollywood with bruises on her face and arms--but so far she's refused to say what's up. Word is her parent's are trying to get her to go to the police and report the person responsible.

This time it's the real thing: Singer Brandy, who's "marriage" to producer Robert Smith was revealed to have been faked, is now engaged to NBA player Quentin Richardson. And the diamond's as big as a basketball--11.5 carats!

Forty-year-old actor Nicolas Cage married 20-year-old former waitress Alice Kim over the weekend. This is Cage's third attempt--Patricia Arquette and Lisa Marie Presley were pretty much "gone in 60 seconds."

Usher's getting one of those infrequent breaks at number one on the Billboard singles chart. Juvenile's "Slow Motion" snags the top spot.

Spending Usher dollars: Priceless. MasterCard has teamed up with the singer to issue the Usher MasterCard debit card.

Lovable American Idol reject and 15 minutes of fame extender William Hung says he's planning to record a Christmas album. Christ has issued the following statement: "No comment."

--Greg Valentine