Redux 1/18/08

1. Superliberal Michael Stipe says he finds Mike Huckabee "charming:" Huckabee adopts REM song as theme: Losing My Religion.

2. Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston both reportedly skip custody hearing: They both quickly apologize saying they thought they were dodging criminal arraignments.

3. Naomi Campbell calls Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez "fearless:" But he is way down her list of admirable leaders, right behind Hitler's "decisive."

4. Reese Witherspoon named most likable actress, edging out Jennifer Anniston: Being the 2nd choice behind another beautiful, successful actress... hmm, is this a trend?

5. David Letterman shaves on air: Conan quickly calls for shampoo and dry-cut sketch.

6. Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel guest on each other's shows: Twice the laughs in the half the time. Drats! The writers just can't catch a break!

7. Goldie Hawn blames paparazzi for driving her and Kurt Russell out of Aspen over the holidays: Snake Pliskken is quickly revived for John Carpenter's Escape from Colorado treatment.

8. Rose McGowan to join Robert Osbourne as host of Turner Classic Movies' The Essentials: In a Kimmel-Leno mood, McGowen dons intellectual looking glasses and Osbourne gets a nipple ring.

9. Amy Winehouse cleared of bribery charges: It wouldn't have mattered, when your 15 minutes are up, they're up.

10. Pam Anderson's on-again, off-again divorce... On again!: That's good, the list of eligible boyfriends slash home-porn studs is getting pretty short.