Nick Bollea aka Nick Hogan has been sentenced to eight months in a Florida county jail plus probation after pleading no contest to charges of felony reckless driving, stemming from the Aug. 6, 2007 car crash that left his best friend, John Graziano, in critical condition. 
Because Nick (seen here visiting Graziano in the hospital) was 17 at the time of the accident he will not have a felony conviction on his record once he turns 18 later this summer.  He will serve five years of probation which will consist of 500 hours of community service; in addition he will not be allowed to drink any alcohol and his driver's license will be revoked for 3 years.  The judge urged Nick to use his community service to do something positive "that reflects what John did in his service to our country as a Marine."

At the time of the crash, it was said that Nick and his friend were drag racing upwards of 100 mph and his car was left wrapped round a tree after impact.  Graziano, who was in the passengers seat, was not wearing his seat belt and court report filed in September said that he would likely spend the remainder of his life in a nursing home.

Cuz it's upfront.  Yesterday MTV hosted its "upfronts"; the process a network undergoes to showcase it's best and brightest with the hope of gaining big bucks from advertisers. Everyone from Justin Timberlake to Lauren Conrad, Ashanti to Stephen Colbert were on hand at the MTV studios to preview what they have in store for the fall, such as 19 new episodes of The Hills!

     

Stifler lives!  And he's shopping for books in the West Village.

Word on the street is... 

Ethan Hawke: Man About Town - Bauer-Griffin Online

Golden Girls - Flynet Online

Hef to My Cy: Pose in Playboy! - Just Jared

EXCLUSIVE: Al Pacino Still Italian - Pacific Coast News Online

Is Heidi Klum Still Hottest MILF Of Them All? - Splash News Online

We have just spotted Liv Tyler with her son Milo braving the elements by her  NYC apartment.  It was announced yesterday that Liv is splitting from her husband of five years and father of her child, Royston Langdon.  There may be even more rainy days ahead for Liv, but it looks like she's taking it in stride and letting it stop her from spending time with Milo. 

    

Continuing with their tradition of bringing top name designers to the masses, Target launched their new collection of pieces from Rogan Gregory (pictured with Jessica Szohr) with a special 3-day only preview at Barney's in Manhattan yesterday.  Starlets such as Jessica, Diane Kruger, Aisha Tyler, Amanda Peet, Amy Ryan and NYC djs the MisShapes came out to see the collection which draws inspiration from the beach and is made from 100% organic cotton and eco-friendly fibers. 

The collection will officially be launched in Target stores and online on May 18.  How much do I love Target for one-stop shopping?  Where else can you get a 10-pack of paper towels, a digital camera and some reasonably priced designer gear?! ( And that is why I always walk out with waaaay more than I ever intended when I go to that store; can't beat a good deal! )

       

We spotted Rachel Bilson bringing her dogs to doggie daycare in Los Angeles; the white fluffy one being the famous Thurman Murman.  Cute girl, cute dogs; that's pretty much an unbeatable combo Rachel!  Just throw a baby in the mix and we'd "oohing" and "aawing" for days!

     

Time Magazine recently released its fifth annual 100 Most Influential People list.  The list sets out to honor world leaders, innovators and also entertainers.  Among the guests at last night's ceremony held at the Lincoln Center in New York City were comedy writers Lorne Michael (who was accompanied by several SNL cast members), Tyler Perry and Judd Apatow.  The Time entries weren't written by a reporter, but rather by the peers and comrades of the honoree.  You can read the entire list and the accompanying articles here. 

     

This Sunday is Mother's Day, the day we take each year to recognize the special lady who helped to show us the ways of life.  When we think of Hollywood moms the first person who comes to mind is Angelina Jolie.  With three adopted children, one biological and one (maybe two) more on the way, Angelina has wowed us all with her ability to be a great mother while at the same time being a Goodwill Ambassador and making movies.  Of course there are other great moms we see in action all the time, Posh, Gwen, Jennifer Garner and Heidi Klum are all often seen having a great time with their little ones.
So this Sunday don't forget your mom, who is a star in her own right, especially for putting up with you for all these years!  And speaking of being abundantly tolerant, I would like to give a special shout out to my own mom for being such a great person; Happy Mother's Day Mimi!

They make the cutest couple, don't they?  Friends (and maybe lovers?) Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson were spotted out in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon.  The couple shopped at Lux and then made a stop at Blockbuster.  Quiet night in, hmmm?  Something tells me LiLo is completely thrilled that people are speculating about their friendship; all press is good press! 

    

Wedding rings, they're the hop topic of the day; some are comin' off, and some are goin' on! Paris Hilton, who is in NYC to promote her new line of hair extensions, has been spotted with two very sparkly diamond bands on her left ring finger.  Despite their meaningful placement on her left digit, Paris denies that she and boyfriend Benji are engaged but says however that "No, it's just a present. He's sweet."
Hmmm...no wedding bells yet for P.Hiltz and BM but both have expressed their desire to get married and Paris added, "I've grown up a lot. I'm at peace...He's changed my life in every way. I'm happy."