THE GOSSIP SHEET: December 3, 2007

Jay-Z's former friend tells us how he really is!

By: Sarah Luoma
Published: Monday, December 3rd 2007 at 11:30 AM

Jay-Z revealed, Amy Winehouse's mental health problems, another "American Idol" arrest, and pics of the pregnant Christina! Plus stick around to find out what couple could be rekindling their relationship and who Montel Williams threatened!

One of Jay-Z's former friends doesn't have kind words to say about the rapper. Watch the video and then click the link for the interview with the disgruntled gent.

[NY Mag]

Jessica Sierra who was a finalist on "American Idol" in 2005 was arrested this past Saturday! Sierra isn't a stranger to the law, the 22 year old was recently arrested for assualting someone with a glass and possession of cocaine. Sierra's Saturday arrest was for disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest, violating the conditions of parole and possession charges. [YAHOO]

Talk show host and patient advocate Montel Williams threatens a high school intern! Williams made the following threat to the young girl after she asked him a question he didn't like. "I can look you up, find where you live and blow you up"! [Yahoo]

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers to play at the Super Bowl halftime show. [DMWMEDIA]

The New York Daily News put Lindsey Lohan at the top of the list of the "dumbest people in Hollywood"! I'm not a Lindsey fan but I have to agree there are more qualified losers to fill the #1 spot! Here's the rest.

2. Kim Kardashian
3. Spencer Pratt
4. Jeff Kwatinetz
5. Shia LaBeouf
6. Heidi Montag
7. Jessica Simpson
8. Kiefer Sutherland
9. Tori Spelling
10. Rumer Willis

Britney must be on another list I'm assuming! [SOCIALITELIFE]

I try not to bore you with celebs going to pick up their dry cleaning or just standing there holding a coffee but I thought this was a change of pace for normal star behavior (with the exception of Britney)! Adrian Grenier from "Entourage" gets a ride from a paparazzi after his car breaks down?! And to the hospital? [SOCIALITELIFE]

Britneys constant chaperone Sam Lufti will go to desperate measures to avoid Kevin Federline's legal team. While attempting to get away Lufti ran his Mercedes into the Range Rover of a process server who was there to serve him subpoena papers in the Spears/Federline custody battle. Lufti is due in court on December 18th and could get in trouble for "vehicle vandalism"! [USMAGAZINE]

After clearing her schedule for the remainder of 2007 due to stress and poor health Amy Winehouse is in worse shape than everyone thought! Winehouse was discovered in London around 5:40 am topless and barefoot. The singer was crying and mumbling to herself as well! [SHOWBIZSPY]

Former US President Bill Clinton and actress Penelope Cruz both honored at the institute's Gold Medal Gala. [PEOPLE]

Sorry Ladies! Brad Pitt won't be doing anymore nude scenes. [SMH]

Vince Vaughn and ex-girlfriend Jennifer Aniston spotted out together. [NLEDGER]

Casey Affleck is pissed off! Affleck's role in The Assassination of Jesse James pegged as his "debut" role. [HOLLYSCOOP]

Justin Timberlake is another star launching his own clothing line. J.T. has plans to work with J. Lindeberg to create his own Women's sportwear line which will hit shelves in autumn/winter 2008. [POPCRUNCH]

Full gallery of Christina Aguilera's preggers photo shoot for Marie Claire. [XtinaWeb]

The Spice Girls kicked off their reunion tour this past Sunday. [YAHOO]

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