Following today’s all-star tribute, Jackson’s shiny, flower-adorned casket was wheeled out of Los Angeles’ Staples Center.

While the family relocated to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for a private wake, sources say the coffin was transferred to an ambulance, which was accompanined by a Hummer and destined for…

Well, we’re not exactly sure, but we have some ideas.

Although Los Angeles police say there won’t be a family motorcade back to Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where the Jacksons held a private funeral service earlier today, family friend and unofficial spokesman Majestik Magnificent told to E! News that Michael’s body is returning to the famous burial grounds, and the cemetery has ordered all press to clear out.

Indeed, E! News has obtained a copy of Jackson’s death certificate listing Forest Lawn as the mortuary. (Just because Forest Lawn is named, doesn’t mean he will be buried there—just that his body had been held there after his death.)

Tom Cruise has spent $1 million on his two-year-old daughter Suri’s education.

The “Valkyrie” actor and his wife Katie Holmes reportedly want their child – who turns three on April 18 – to have a well-rounded upbringing and have splashed out on classes including foreign language, art and dance.

A source told the National Enquirer magazine: “It doesn’t matter what Suri is doing, Tom wants her to be able to do it better than any other child.”

“All parents think their kids are special, but Tom and Katie firmly believe Suri is gifted. She is learning French and Spanish and has a tutor she sees once a week.”

“Suri has shown a real love of dancing, so Tom and Katie are encouraging her as much as possible.”

“She practices ballet, tap and modern dance for hours, nearly every day. She also has private gymnastics lessons and is learning soccer.”

Suri recently attended Los Angeles’ Children’s Art Studio with two of David and Victoria Beckham’s sons – Romeo, six, and Cruz, four – because Katie is convinced socializing with older kids will benefit her daughter’s development.

The source said: “Katie likes to have the Beckham boys around, since they are older. She thinks Suri will emulate what they do and learn even faster.”

Tom is also planning to enroll Suri in classes to improve her musical talents.

The source added: “Piano and violin lessons are on the to-do list. Tom and Katie just have to find time in Suri’s busy schedule!”

Paris Hilton will marry in the summer.

The 27-year-old hotel heiress and her boyfriend Doug Reinhardt are yet to get engaged but are planning an extravagant wedding to be held later this year.

A source said: “Right now, they are thinking about a summer wedding. Maybe August, in the Bahamas. They really care about each other, so they’re kind of thinking, ‘Why not?’”

Rumors the couple are readying themselves to tie the knot have been circulating for weeks.

Earlier this week, the socialite admitted she was desperate to make “The Hills” star her husband.

Paris – who began dating Doug in February – said: “He’s going to be my husband. We’re best friends. It’s not like we just met.”

“We’ve known each other over the past year. I was in a relationship before and we reconnected. I’m really in love and really happy.”

Last month, it was reported Doug had got down on one knee in front of Paris’ family as they enjoyed dinner at restaurant The Ivy, in Los Angeles, to pop the question.

However, the blonde socialite snapped the ring box shut and told him she needed time to consider his proposal.

Lindsay Lohan is in ”hell” after splitting from Samantha Ronson.

The “Mean Girls” actress and her DJ girlfriend called time on their tumultuous relationship on Friday (April 3, 2009) after almost a year together, and Lindsay admits she is struggling to cope on her own.

She said: “It’s absolute hell. It just really hurts, the whole situation is sick.”

Lindsay, 21, was turned away from a party at Los Angeles’ Bar Marmont where Samantha was playing a DJ set late on Friday night, and admits the scenes which unfolded were “humiliating.”

The actress was barred from entering the bash by five security guards – reportedly hired by Samantha’s family to keep her away.

Lindsay told Us Weekly magazine: “It was the worst night of my life.”

Following the incident, Lindsay took to her blog on social networking website Twitter and accused Samantha of cheating on her and taking drugs.

On Saturday (April 4, 2009), Samantha had the locks changed on the Hollywood Hills home she lived at with Lindsay.

A distressed Lindsay said: “I’m not a bad person and this is what happens. I was raised to treat people well, and I’m so tired of this drama.”

The actress admits she feels “so alone” since splitting from the 31-year-old musician, and claims Samantha’s friends – including Nicole Richie – have now turned on her.

Referring to the incident at Bar Marmont, she explained: “I’m a 22-year-old girl who’s in love. I felt like I was in ‘Mean Girls,’ but worse – ‘Mean Girls’ was a movie.”

It has also been claimed Samantha tried to break up with Lindsay many times over the past month but backed out when Lindsay threatened to kill herself.

Meanwhile, Samantha has denied claims she is seeking a restraining order against her former girlfriend.

It was originally claimed the DJ’s mother Ann and sister Charlotte had visited a police station on Monday (April 6, 2009) to inquire about ways to keep the actress away from Samantha.

Her lawyer David Bass said: “Samantha has no plan to request a restraining order. There is no basis for one.”

Lindsay is currently being comforted by her mother Dina and sister Ali, while her father Michael – who has publicly admitted he dislikes Samantha and called for Lindsay to end the relationship – is en route to Los Angeles to see her.

He said: “Break-ups are never pretty and they’re never easy. I’m here for Lindsay any time.”

“I’ve cleared by schedule to go to her. At a time like this she needs someone standing by her side. It’s time for Lindsay to resurrect her life and career.”

Paris Hilton is desperate to marry her new boyfriend.

The 28-year-old hotel heiress has denied rumors she is engaged to Doug Reinhardt, but insists she will walk down the aisle soon.

She said: “He’s going to be my husband. We’re best friends. It’s not like we just met. We’ve known each other over the past year. I was in a relationship before and we reconnected. I’m really in love and really happy.”

Paris is currently filming the second season of her reality TV show “My New BFF” – which sees the star search for a “Best Friend Forever” – and is hoping the new series has a better outcome than the first.

Paris no longer speaks to the previous winner Brittany Flickinger, but refused to be drawn on the reasons for their falling out.

She said: “It’s really hard because I loved her and I trusted her, but sometimes people get too caught up and they change.”

“I want a best friend who wants to be friends with me because I’m a good person and a good friend, not for any other reason. I’ve been fooled by so many girls.”

“It’s good having my boyfriend on set and watching. He comes up with funny ideas and production loves him.”

Nicole Richie thinks Joel Madden is a ‘’superdad.”

The “Simple Life” star – who has a one-year-old daughter, Harlow, with the Good Charlotte rocker – insists he is the best father she has ever seen.

She said: “When you’re parents you have to make every decision together, so you become a team.”

“I can wholeheartedly say that he’s the best dad I’ve ever seen.”

“He’s as good as my dad Lionel. Joel and my dad are really close. Joel is superdad.”

The 27-year-old socialite has stopped partying since giving birth, but says she is busier than ever.

In addition to raising Harlow, Nicole is expanding her jewelery range, House of Harlow 1960, writing her second novel, working on an album and producing a TV show based on her first book “The Truth About Diamonds.”

She told Britain’s Glamour magazine: “I love every day of it. I’m a Virgo so I’m very good at scheduling. I do a lot of my work at night and between her naps. I think you just take one day at a time.”

“I feel changed in the sense that I’m older and any woman who’s a mother obviously experiences change. I’m not perfect, but I enjoy every minute of it.”

Jennifer Aniston had no idea she would be upstaged by the dogs in her new movie.

The 40-year-old actress admits she and Owen Wilson often struggled to steal the limelight from their canine co-stars while filming romantic comedy “Marley and Me.”

Speaking about the character of Marley – who was played by 22 different Golden Labradors – Jennifer joked at the UK premiere of the film in London’s Leicester Square last night (March 2, 2009): “They didn’t warn us about that. Those dogs in the movie were really good!”

Owen, who looked dashing in a dark grey Burberry suit, laughingly revealed the dogs didn’t always behave themselves during filming.
He explained: “There was one scene where one of the Labradors kind of lifted his leg and he wasn’t supposed to.”

Owen – whose own pet Garcia had a cameo in the movie – insists he and Jennifer enjoyed working with the lovable animals because they are both dog owners.

He explained: “I had a real soft spot for Copper, who was a 25-year-old Labrador. But they all did great.”

Both stars braved chilly temperatures to sign autographs and pose for photographs with fans.

Jennifer – who was wearing a blue floor-length strapless Burberry dress and Azzedine Alaia high heels – didn’t stop shivering until she slipped on a black Burberry fitted jacket.

The former “Friends” actress revealed she hopes to work with Owen, also 40, again in the future. Speaking about a possible collaboration, Jennifer said: “That would be nice. We had a great time.”

“Marley and Me” – based on the best-selling autobiographical book by John Grogan – tells the story of a young married couple who end up buying a puppy which they soon realize is the “world’s worst dog.”

Paris Hilton is reportedly desperate to win back ex-lover Benji Madden.

The hotel heiress – who split from the Good Charlotte rocker last November – has been consumed by jealously after seeing pictures of Benji spending Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2009) with US singer Katy Perry.

A source said “Paris still has very strong feelings for Benji and seeing those pictures has really hurt her – especially as they were taken so close to her birthday.”

“She is determined to get Benji back and she is not going to let anyone or anything stand in her way.”

Benji and Katy spent the romantic day together in Las Vegas, although the “Hot n Cold” singer has since claimed they are just good friends.

She said “It’s two pseudo famous people sitting next to each other… doesn’t mean we were bumping uglies! You know I don’t just do that with anyone!”

“I was there celebrating a really fun show and a boozy Valentine’s Day with all my good friends.”

“We were like a group of 25! Benji is a nice young fellow, but my heart really belongs to my cat.”

Shortly after Paris separated from Benji, the blonde socialite admitted she still had strong feelings for the musician.

Paris, 28, said He’s my best friend. He’s been so great to me, so loyal. He is an incredible person, and we will always be really close.

I’m still in love with him. He’s a very special person – there’s no one like him. I still have feelings for Benji.

Zac Efron has bought a ”modest” $1.5 million house.

The “High School Musical” star has splashed out the huge sum on the luxury Los Angeles property – which includes an infinity pool and views across the city – but remains unfazed by his large investment.

He said: “It’s very modest. It’s not a big house. It’s pretty cool. A lot of my friends were like, ‘Dude I want to own a house.’”

Despite his huge investment, Zac is currently sleeping on the floor as he is yet to purchase any furniture.

He added: “I don’t have a bed! I’m still on an air mattress. I’ve just moved in, I have no furniture. But I’ve got a decorator. He’s kind of a friend.”

Meanwhile, Zac, 21, is rumored to be making an appearance at this year’s Oscars ceremony to present the Best Original Song award.

The actor is also expected to perform in a group dance routine along with his “High School Musical” co-star girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens and “Mamma Mia” actress Amanda Seyfried which will be choreographed by “Australia” director Baz Luhrmann.

The Academy Awards take place on Sunday (Feb 22, 2009) in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck has traded acting for journalism, penning an article on conflict in Congo for Time magazine.

The “He’s Just Not That Into You” star, who took “Nightline” on a trip to the embattled region last year, wrote the article to draw even more light to the troubled African area.

“I’ve been traveling to Congo since 2007 to learn. Time has agreed to publish my amateur journalism on the merits of this urgent crisis,” Affleck wrote.

In his near 1,000-word essay, Affleck shared what he learned about the conflicted area.

“The warring parties in the east can be distilled into three main groups: the Congolese army; a breakaway faction composed mainly of Tutsis, led by a former general, Laurent Nkunda; and an outlaw militia, the Democratic Liberation Forces of Rwanda (FDLR), led by the same Interahamwe Hutu extremists who committed the 1994 genocide of Tutsis in neighboring Rwanda.

Of late, most of the world’s focus has been on the fighting between President Laurent Kabila’s army and Nkunda’s forces. When I met Nkunda, he made a compelling case for his rebellion, framing it as opposition to Kinshasa’s cooperation with the génocidaires of the FDLR and offering a moving history of the persecution of the Tutsi. But like many militia leaders, Nkunda and his men have been accused of war crimes. I met a number of child soldiers who served in his militias, and his soldiers have been accused of participating in massacres in the villages of Bukavu and Kiwanga.

For its part, the FDLR has been present in eastern Congo for more than 14 years. Its members have committed many massacres of Tutsi civilians and have exploited the rich mineral resources of the region. The FDLR subjugates people either by rape (often performed in groups—and on people of either gender) or with the AK-47, a weapon so ubiquitous that it has picked up a tragic moniker: the Congolese credit card. Mary, the scarred woman in the center of the photo collage on the next two pages, told me that FDLR men raped her, set her house on fire and left her to die. She survived. Her 2-year-old daughter did not.

In interviews with Congolese civilians living under FDLR control, I consistently heard one thing: they wanted the génocidaires out. But many believe the only lasting solution will be a military one—and no Western nation has shown much interest in shipping troops to central Africa.

It is Africans themselves who are finding a way forward,” Affleck wrote in his piece.

According to Radar Online, Affleck will take part in a Congo fundraiser at the Los Angeles House of Blues on Tuesday. The event will raise money for International Medical Corps, which provides health-care to women and children in Congo and other areas.

Jay-Z is coming to the defense of his friend and colleague, Rihanna, in the wake of her alleged violent attack at the hands of boyfriend Chris Brown.

While speaking with reporters during NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, Ariz., the hip-hop mogul, who first signed Rihanna to his label during his tenure as President of Island Def Jam back in 2004, pleaded with the media to handle the situation – and those involved – with sensitivity.

“It’s not a sound bite. This is a real situation,” Jay-Z told reporters. “If you can’t have compassion for others, just imagine it being your sister or your mom or someone like that. Then think about how you should talk about that.”

In urging the press to handle the story with care, Jay-Z also reminded everyone that despite the fact Rihanna is a global superstar, she is still just a 20-year-old woman.

“I think we all should just support her. She’s going through a tough time,” he added. “You’ve got to realize she’s a young girl, as well. She’s very young.”

Over the weekend, Rihanna’s father spoke to People about his daughter – and said the public may soon hear her side of the story.

“She will be alright,” Ronald Fenty said. “At some point, she will speak out. I hope she will stand up for women all over the world.”

Jennifer Aniston may have moved on from her relationship with ex-husband Brad Pitt, but she still has his voice mails.

“I still have the cassette tapes of messages from my first boyfriend, my second boyfriend, my husband,” Jennifer told the March issue of Marie Claire.

The “He’s Just Not That Into You” star said she has the audio recordings because, “it’s like saving love letters.”

Jennifer, who sat down at Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont for the Marie Claire interview alongside her movie co-stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Drew Barrymore, also revealed what she does after a break up.

“I go straight to my girlfriends,” Jennifer said. “Girlfriends – nothing like ‘em man.”

The actress said she appreciates honesty from her partners in life and prefers her man to tell it to her straight if things are going south.

“Well, in a way — I mean, before it gets to desperation time. Before it gets to ‘I throw you and the baby and the bathwater out,’ let’s see if we can work through that,” Jennifer said.

“I want the truth, because it eventually comes out anyway, and then everybody looks like an a**hole,” she added.

And, when asked if she prefers being lied to, Jennifer said no way, and hinted she likes taking the reigns in a relationship.

“Actors are in the worst position, because you’re surrounded by ‘yes’ people. We’re all frightened of telling the truth to each other,” she said. “We’re afraid of being seen as demanding. But I think it’s sexy — for a woman to say, ‘Here’s the deal: I want this, this, and this. If you can’t give it, cool. But that’s it’”

Nick will guest star on The CW’s “One Tree Hill” later this season, E! Online reports.

The former boy-bander-turned-reality-star will apparently be playing himself on the show. Nick pays a visit to Tree Hill after Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) is hesitiant to sell one of the songs she wrote for Nick to a record label.

It’s a busy time for Nick, who is gearing up for his own album release (“Coming Up For Air”) in the spring.

Madonna and Brazilian model Jesus Luz steam up the pages of W magazine in its March issue.

The pop star and her reported new model “boyfriend” keep Madge’s trademark provocative style going in the 46-page pictorial photographed by Steven Klein.

The 50-year-old and Jesus, who is reportedly 22, are featured in various states of undress in a Rio de Janeiro hotel room and around a pool.

Madonna and Jesus, who first met in December on the W magazine shoot, were spotted together just last week in NYC.

The Australian-raised actress – who divides her time between Los Angeles and London – says the savory spread and the smell of sun cream are the home comforts she misses most.

She said: “I miss Australia – my friends, the beaches, the smell of sun cream and, of course, Vegemite!”

“I have a dream I’ll go back there one day. The people have such a positive attitude.”

Isla – born in Oman to Scottish parents and raised in Australia with her brothers – started acting aged 12, and says it was her challenging siblings that pushed her to take the leap.

She told Cosmopolitan magazine: “I was desperate to get away from my brothers! And I hope they read this. They were so naughty – they used to give me such a tough time.”

“You know what it’s like growing up in a house of teenage boys… well, I actually have six brothers because my mum remarried, but growing up I had two.”

“And they used to tease me the whole time, mostly about the way I looked – I was small and had red hair.”

“When I was on People magazine’s Most Beautiful People list last year, I phoned my brother up and said, ‘See, my ears aren’t that big!’”

Isla, whose acting career began in 1994 in Australian TV show “Home and Away,” is delighted with her Hollywood success, but there is still one thing she wishes she could change.

The diminutive star said: “I’m fortunate enough to be in a place I always hoped to get to – seriously, I’m as surprised as anyone to be on a movie poster.”

“My only disappointment is that I haven’t grown any taller!”

Although Angelina Jolie has not confirmed her pregnancy to the media, she asked for maternity leave.

She told the producers that this summer she will take some days off, as she needs a break in order to get ready to deliver. After the Cannes Film Festival, Jolie stated she wants to spend more time with her partner Brad Pitt and their four children.

A source revealed that the couple is getting ready for a new adoption, so the media assumed that Angelina and Brad are planning to spread their family as much as possible, webindia reports.

Lindsay Lohan blames overwork and her father’s two-year prison sentence for violating his probation for her bad behaviour.

Imdb.com quoted her as saying: ‘Not seeing my father was really hard for me, and not being with my family enough… I wasn’t taking any time to just sit and live and breathe. I was going, going, going, and that ran me down. It was a stressor. It upset me. I didn’t have a father to call, and that was a lot of the pain.

‘I have it in me to go, go, go. I’m still young. I love life. I love music and being around that. I love people, and I’m a very social person. But I also love being home, quiet and normal… I’ve always been a homebody… Seriously, I was just running away from what my home had become.’

The actress spent the summer in rehab and 84 minutes in jail after two driving under the influence (DUI) incidents. Her party girl lifestyle also landed her in trouble with a Hollywood studio boss angry about her poor time keeping.

Kirsten Dunst has checked into rehab, a source close to the actress has confirmed to People.

Dunst, 25, has reportedly checked herself into the Cirque Lodge in Utah – the same facility Lindsay Lohan entered back in August.

When contacted by Access Hollywood, a rep for the actress was not immediately available for comment.

Well known as Mary Jane from the “Spider-Man” franchise, Dunst’s other film credits include “Mona Lisa Smile,” “Bring It On” and “The Virgin Suicides.”

And just as Kirsten has checked in, fellow actress Eva Mendes has checked out of the Cirque Lodge, although it appears her leave is only temporary.

“Eva is attending to some personal business in Los Angeles and intends to return to complete her treatment shortly ,” her rep told Access Hollywood.

It was revealed last week that Eva had actually been in the Cirque Lodge for several weeks

A lawsuit launched against Teri Hatcher by a cosmetics firm will be sent to arbitration after a Los Angeles judge ruled in her favour.

Beauty company Hydroderm lodged a £2 million lawsuit against the Desperate Housewives actress, suing her for breach of contract, after they claimed she had promoted other beauty products while signed up to them.

The star, who was paid £2.4 million to promote Hydroderm products, insists her promotion of CityLips’ lip plumper did not affect the deal, and that management changes constantly left her unsure of the terms of her conract.

And Hatcher’s lawyers have successfully persuaded a judge to move the case to arbitration, meaning the matter will now be settled out of court.

Almost 12 hours after being released from her court-ordered hospitalization, troubled pop star Britney Spears finally returned to her home behind the gates of her private community. And what had at first appeared to be headed for another classic Britney night of hotel-hopping and driving aimlessly until sunrise was brought to a quiet end after the intervention of her father.

Shortly before 9 pm on Wednesday (CLICK HERE for the entire timeline) a weary-looking Jamie Spears entered the lobby of the Beverly Hills Hotel, where his daughter was holed up in a room on the second floor with her boyfriend, photographer Adnan Ghalib. In his hands, Jamie was clenching a pile of legal documents that he was attempting to get the hotel staff to look at.

Thirty minutes later, with the assistance of hotel security and the LAPD, Jamie found himself face to face with the daughter who reportedly wants nothing to do with him. And yet somehow he was able to convince Brit to ultimately return to her home.

It’s possible that, as her court-appointed conservator, Jamie was able to tug on her purse strings to make her realize that she can’t afford expensive four-star hotel rooms without his approval. Regardless, insiders tell OK! that Brit and Adnan were driven to a restaurant in the San Fernando Valley and then to her home in The Summit where she and Adnan are currently staying with Jamie and Britney’s mom Lynne.

Sources also tell OK! that Jamie and Britney’s mom, Lynne, are likely to head to court as early as Thursday to ask the judge to strengthen the existing conservatorship. It is believed that Brit met with lawyer Adam Streisand shortly after being released from the hospital today and that Streisand, who attempted unsuccesfully earlier this week to present himself as Brit’s lawyer, may once again attempt to involve himself in the case.