● The end of the world won’t be coming in 2012; it’s happening September 2011, when Oprah goes off the air. [WSJ]
● Mariah Carey’s demand to be surrounded by 20 white kittens and 100 white doves for the Westfield Christmas Lighting ceremony was denied, although she will be chauffeured in a Rolls Royce and escorted by 80 security guards. [DailyMail]
● Pamela Anderson finally had "the talk" with her kids. No, not the sex talk, the "your father and I made a sex tape" talk, telling her sons that: “Mommy and Daddy were massively in love, we videotaped everything and you’re probably going hear about [it] at school.” [RadarOnline]

● The eldest Jackson, Rebbie, is not too keen on Joe Jackson pushing MJ’s kids into a new reality show, saying that Michael “would spin in his grave” at the idea. [FoxNews]
● Penelope Cruz will play a supporting role in the Sex and the City sequel; she’ll be a sharp-dressed banker who gets up close and personal with Mr. Big. [People]
● The Child Labor Coalition would like to have a word with Pamela Anderson after she was seen at the Hollywood Style Awards with a child trailing behind her carrying her train. [theSuperficial]

● Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl are reprimanding the makers of Guitar Hero for giving gamers the ability to make Kurt Cobain rap in the new version of the game; Courtney Love (of course) wants to sue. [FooFighters,GameSpot]
● It’s one thing to flaunt your rebound relationship in the tabloids, but Kate Gosselin thinks Jon Gosselin bringing his girlfriend to meet their kids is crossing the reality-show line. [Radar]
● Miley Cyrus is being approached to make a cameo in the Sex and the City 2. [MTV]

It looks like Gwyneth Paltrow isn't the only celebrity recently bitten by the designing bug. Add Pamela Anderson to the roster of Hollywood stars crossing over into fashion. While Anderson recently played mused to and starred in ads for Brit sartorial maven Vivienne Westwood, Elle UK says Anderson has teamed up with longtime friend designer Richie Rich (formerly the face behind Heatherette) to create "a collection of leather free shoes and casual pieces entitled Muse." Considering Anderson's style definitely leans more towards the envelope-pushing (think no pants and high heels a la Lady Gaga), there's a good chance the eco-friendly collaboration won't produce frocks for the fashion faint of heart.

In an economic climate where everybody seems to be poor, poor, poor, it's only natural the perfect antidote be rich, rich, rich--or, in this case, Richie Rich, the illustrious other half of the now-defunct Heatherette and recent BlackBook interviewee. Last night Richie showed his true colors, forcing the recession to take a recess.

It's likely that while the paparazzi look away, Vivienne Westwood and Pamela Anderson swap schoolgirlish post-its that proclaim in sparkling pink ink: "PAM + VIV BFF 4EVZ." And having won over ardent fans in artists Jeff Koons and David LaChapelle, it only makes sense that Pamela's appeal would span high art to high fashion. But Koons and LaChapelle probably make it their prerogative to be in touch with Anderson (after all, what good is an artist without his muse?), unlike Westwood. “I’m not a telephone person,” says the designer. “I don’t have a mobile. I can’t be bothered to communicate with people unless I have something very important to say.”

● Who just walked off the set of Grey's Anatomy and isn't coming back? Hint: It's not Katherine Heigl. [Crazy Days & Nights]
● Is Kate Moss pregnant or not? She showed up to a Vogue event with a visible bump. Or maybe she just had a sandwich? [Sun]
● Pamela Anderson raised eyebrows at Miami's Art Basel when she showed up to friend David LaChapelle's show in a gray t-shirt, yellow panties, and pink heels. Pam, at least try for color coordination. [NYP]

When I asked actor Patrick Wilson for his take on Sarah Palin, he told me "I can't go there." Fortunately, Tim Robbins didn't feel quite so restrained. With all the backlash Mrs. Palin has faced, it's gotta hit hardest coming from her Hollywood idols. Okay fine -- they're my Hollywood idols, but it can't be easy for her teenage daughters to hear that mommy terrifies Matt Damon. But Damon is one of few male celebrities to speak up against Palin, maybe because most are afraid of being branded as sexist. For the girls, it's open season, and Palin is the moose in their cross-hairs. Here's a run-through of some of the more potent estrogen-fueled Hollywood reactions to America's newest "It" girl.

● Just a few days ago, Madonna had some harsh words for the former beauty queen at her New York concert. She also revealed Palin's middle name to the world. Apparently it's "Fucking."

● Legendary screen sexbomb and current animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot wrote a scathing letter directly to Mrs. Palin, calling her "a disgrace to women" and more dangerous than a pit bull. Without lipstick, of course.