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The Latest Celeb Gossip: August 2009

Fit to Be High

Since being told to lose weight, Mischa Barton has been hitting the gym every day -- and the other patrons are suffering. According to OK!, the 'Beautiful Life' star monopolizes the personal trainers and spends her time prancing around trying to get attention. On the flipside, when she goes out at night, Perez Hilton alleges that she's been stealthily drinking vodka. Hey, Ashton, aren't you supposed to be keeping an eye on her? (Aug. 19)

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Back on Track

It appears that Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush might be on track to getting back together. Digital Spy says the fresh exes have been "all smiles" while romping through New Orleans together over the past few days, going out to dinner and shuttling around town in the same car. Does that mean Reggie's fling won't be releasing that sex tape she supposedly has? (Aug. 19)

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Jingle Wedding Bells

We keep hearing that Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are going to tie the knot any minute. The latest update comes from the National Enquirer, which claims the couple is planning a low-key Christmas Eve wedding at Nic's dad Lionel's Bel-Air mansion. Of course, they could also decide to elope or stay unwed, as so many other reports have indicated. (Aug. 19)

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Tale to Tell

Brace yourselves, because there's allegedly a "shocking" tell-all coming out about Oprah Winfrey's longstanding love affair with BFF Gayle King. The Globe claims the talk show queen is doing everything in her power to put the kibosh on the tome -- and if we know anything about Oprah, it's that she gets what she wants. If this ever sees the light of day, though, it definitely won't be making it into her book club. (Aug. 19)

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No Regrets

NeNe Leakes, in a new book, unabashedly admits she was a stripper, reveals People. The 'Real Housewives' star says she danced for dollars to keep her son in school and put food on the table, and she doesn't regret it one bit. So, guess she won't mind when the other Atlanta ladies throw it up in her face at some point … (Aug. 19)

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Body Issues

It seems obvious that everyone should be handling Mischa Barton with kid gloves right now, but leave it to showbiz bosses to overlook her delicate condition. The recently rehabbed actress was told she's "too fat" for her new show 'The Beautiful Life' and has to lose 10 pounds immediately, causing her to burst into tears, scoops Showbiz Spy. Couldn't producers just have bought her a pair of Spanx and called it a day? (Aug. 18)

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Enough Is Enough

Jon Gosselin's high-profile antics are royally ticking off TLC, scoops Radar Online. The network feels Jon's using his reality show to leverage endorsement deals, so they've decided to blur out any and all brand logos he's seen with … like those Ed Hardy T-shirts he's grown so fond of recently. The work environment has become so strained since Jon split from Kate that the network is thinking about dumping him from the show. Luckily 'Kate Plus 8' still has a nice ring to it. (Aug. 18)

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Seen and Heard

Leighton Meester made a scene at an East Hampton restaurant trying to "out-scream" another table while singing 'Happy Birthday,' spies Page Six. To prove she was the winner of the impromptu shoutfest, the 'Gossip Girl' star jumped up on the table and did a victory dance. That's one way of making sure people don't forget she has an album coming out soon. (Aug. 18)

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Stolen Property?

Heard about the Eric Dane-Rebecca Gayheart kinda, sorta sex tape yet? Well, former Miss Teen USA Kari Ann Peniche tells TMZ the video was allegedly stolen off her computer by Mindy McCready when they roomed together on 'Celebrity Rehab.' It never ceases to amaze us that so many celebrity sex tapes have surfaced, and yet none of them seem to have learned anything from past mistakes. (Aug. 18)

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Lights Out

Another 'Real' housewife is in financial trouble. Orange County resident Lynne Curtin and her husband are facing eviction from their rental home if they don't cough up $12,000 ASAP. They're so behind in payments that their utilities have been shut off, dishes TMZ. We have an idea: she and fellow cash-strapped housewives Tamra Barney and Jeana Keough should all move in together. (Aug. 18)

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