Serena Williams Hospitalized With Blood Clot

Tennis champion Serena Williams has been hospitalized in L.A. with a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in the lungs. She suffered the health scare Monday.

Williams looked stunning at Sunday's Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy AwardsViewing Party just hours before the unexpected condition surfaced.

Serena had been spotted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. several times over the past week regarding the conditioned, but it worsened this week.

"Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment at Cedars for a hematoma she suffered as a result of treatment for a more critical situation," her rep says.

Christina Aguilera Mug Shot, Drinking Details: Revealed!

Police spokespeople have said Christina Aguilera was arrested yesterday for her own safety, not because she was engaged in any kind of criminal activity.

Still, this caveat does not mask the fact that the singer has a clear drinking problem (cops on the scene said she could not stand and did not know where she was). Friends tell TMZ they've been urging Christina to check into rehab for months now, even prior to her October split from Jordan Bratman.

"Maybe when she was married she was able to keep it under wraps, but it's out in the open now," a pal tells the site.

Melissa Rycroft Presents Daughter Ava

Melissa Rycroft had her heart broken on The Bachelor, found love with a hometown guy in Tye Strickland, then went on to Dancing With the Stars fame.

With the birth of daughter Ava last month, the last piece of her unexpected “happily ever after” fairy tale fell into place. Words cannot describe it.

“People always say you’ll never know true love until you have a child. It’s a hard thing to understand, but it is on a totally different level,” says Melissa.

OH, BABY! For Melissa Rycroft, it's a dream come true.

“I look at this little girl and realize there’s nothing I love more in the world,” Melissa tells OK! “There are no feelings that compare to my feelings for her.”

Justin Bieber to Paparazzi: Eff You!

The paparazzi may finally have caused Justin Bieber to snap last night.

Following a birthday dinner with girlfriend Selena Gomez, the new 17-year old - a young star typically calm, cool and totally in control - tried to drive away from a rush of photographers outside Hollywood restaurant Maggiano's.

But when one stuck his lens near the vehicle, look how Bieber reacted:

Don't give the paparazzi what they want, Justin Bieber. [Photo: Pacific Coast News]

Do we understand the irritation one must experience over such a lack of privacy? Absolutely. But it's a trade-off all celebrities must make in exchange for fame and fortune.

Justin and Selena are well-trained in the tabloid game. They had to have known this sort of occurrence would take place when going out to eat at a famous Los Angeles establishment. Ideally, they would have chosen to either dine elsewhere. The alternative?

Do everything in your power, Justin, to not give the paparazzi EXACTLY what they are after.

Miley Cyrus: Helping in Haiti

Engaged in a feud at home with her father, Miley Cyrus has reportedly jetted down to Haiti.

Sources close to the star say she is spending time in the ravaged nation, helping citizens recover from last year's earthquake. She is involved with Sean Penn's The J/P Haitian Relief Organization and posed for the following photo outside her hotel in the country:

There's not much else to report on the topic, but it's worth noting. This is a legitimately admirable cause and applaud Miley for taking such initiative.

Britney Spears' Official Statement: The Tape Is Bogus

Britney Spears' rep just gave TMZ a statement, which calls the audio recording posting online "so obviously fake as to be laughable."



The statement we received goes on:  "Suffice it to say, Jason Trawick has never laid a hand on Britney."

And the rep lashes out, "This is just another example of the irresponsible nature of the tabloid media relying on shoddy sources and false information for the sole purpose of selling magazines, without regard to the truth and without regard to who they hurt in the process."  The rep says Star was informed that the story was bogus in advance, but still published it.

The rep adds that "The statements attributed to Jason Alexander are a complete fabrication as Britney has not had any form of communication with Mr. Alexander in years."

And, the rep says, "These irresponsible statements are defamatory and Britney Spears' legal team will be taking legal action against all of the appropriate parties."

Tom Brady -- Your Loss Is Ro-Gaine

Tom Brady may be getting a new linebacker -- a hairline backer.



The folks from Rogaine tell TMZ they're more than happy to offer the reportedly follically-challenged QB a 3-month supply of the product.

Rogaine's PR people offer this sage advice to Tom:  "He shouldn't just try and grow his hair to cover that bald spot...he should try and regrow the HAIR that belongs there!"

The company wants to send Tom a free, 3-month supply of Hair Regrowth Foam -- the unscented, so he doesn't get bullied by his teammates.

On the bright side, Tom, it's another way to stay topical.