British singer Corinne Bailey Rae almost landed the lead role in Aretha Franklin’s upcoming biographical musical, but her screen test failed to impress the icon. Franklin says, "I almost cast her as one of the characters in my play and in the movie, but when I saw her on TV... well, her pictures look one way and when I saw her on TV she looked a little different so I don't think so."
(Starpulse)

Former Facts of Life star Kim Fields has welcomed a son, Sebastian Alexander Morgan, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
The boy, who will be called "Sam," was born Friday at 11:30 a.m. (Fields was in labor for less than two hours.) He weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz. and was 19" long. Fields – whose pregnancy and delivery were "trouble free, sickness free, very smooth, perfect," according to her rep – said upon first seeing her son, "Oh, my God. He's gorgeous."
(People Mag)

WANT TO KNOW HOW PARIS FEELS ABOUT GOING TO THE SLAMMER FOR 45 DAYS JUNE 5, 2007!?!?
"I told the truth yesterday. I feel that I was treated unfairly." Hilton called the sentence "both cruel and unwarranted" and added "I don't deserve this."...one question...what were your probation requirements!?!? Did you complete your probation requirements!?!?...No further questions!?!?