Buzz Bits: Jackass, Sleater-Kinney, Star vs. Barbara -- And More!

JACKASSES, STILL!
Yes, these two are at it again. The arrival of the movie Jackass: Number Two is looming. And the trailer is up online. Expect more naked guys running around, more foxy Johnny Knoxville, more juvenile gross-out depravity, and more leopard thongs. It’s testosterone gone wrong. But in a fun way.

A STAR IS GONE
Star Jones just can’t win. She bows out of The View, then goes on record claiming that she was canned. And then all the fussy papers trash it up further. And today, she wasn't on at all and Barbara Walters says she's history. Mercy! Is it wrong that we’re a little disappointed to not get to see Ms. Jones and Rosie go at it when Ms. O’Donnell joins the show this fall… I feel robbed.

LIZ SMITH LOVES MADONNA. MADONNA LOVES NEW YORK.
In over diva-related news, Liz Smith chats up Madonna today in the New York Post, as the Confessions Tour barges into New York City tonight. Here's some of what Madge had to say...

On New York: "I am always happy to be back here, because, as I've often said, this is where it began and I still consider New York home. I didn't leave Michigan and go to Hollywood. I came to New York, which was the center of the world to me then. My connection to this city and its people will always be very strong."

On her ego and insecurites: “Having a spiritual life has forced me to be less selfish. Not that I'm serene by any means. I'm still driven by big fat ego and all my insecurities, but I manage better.”

On plastic surgery: "...when and if I ever decide to have plastic surgery - because I know that's the next question - I'll do it. But I won't be holding a press conference."

Read the rest here!

SLEATER-KINNEY: R.I.P.
In bummer-inspiring news, the all-female trio of rock brilliance known as Sleater-Kinney are calling it a day. A new statement on their website says it’s been awesome, but they’re gonna wrap it up after they finish their current tour.

The band says: “…mostly we want to extend our gratitude to our amazing fans. You have been a part of our story from the beginning. We could not have made our music without your enthusiasm, passion, and loyalty. It is you who have made the entire journey worthwhile.”

Wanna catch them? There are only five more shows…

GAY SOLIDERS GETTING HITCHED IN SPAIN!
Always dreamed of marrying a gay Spanish soldier. Well you won’t be the first. Two military men in Seville are gonna tie the knot later this summer. And they army said they can wear their uniforms. Awwwww…

BRITNEY BARES ALL...
Mrs. Federline is all preggers and naked on the cover of Bazaar. For real. Check out more (with pics!!!!) here.




GAY BROTHER SAYS "NO" TO STRAIGHT WEDDING!
Dear Abby deals with a reader who’s fussing because his gay brother won’t be his best man. The gay bro is over all this straight marriage stuff! And Abby—naturally—understands. Classic!

COURTNEY + BILLY = ???
Billy Corgan has moved in with Courtney Love. Ostensibly, to collaborate further on Love’s next album. And that’s not new news… The two have worked together for years, a pairing which traditionally wields pretty good results. Let’s hope this works. I’d love to have a scorchingly good Courtney album out this fall.




HATE DON'T SELL
And in a breath of fresh air, ad execs realize homophobia doesn’t sell… Rather the opposite, I’d think!

BOY GEORGE CLEANS UP. RELUCTANTLY.
So Boy George has to perform community service in NYC thanks to his drug-related arrest last year. And then he crabs about it. He’d rather throw a concert than pick up trash… We understand, but you gotta do what the judge says you gotta do. And amusingly, the Santitation Dept. is eager to welcome George with open arms. Hurrah!