Political Theater

Sex addictions, baby announcements and jean-size drama rocks the world of celebrities.

The Veep Stakes
Republican presidential candidate John McCain, 72, has announced that his running mate will be Alaska governor and mother of five, Sarah Palin, 44. This calculated move follows Democrat Barack Obama's tapping of Delaware senator Joe Bidden, 65, to be his second-in-command. Clearly, Obama, 46, made his selection of an experienced Beltway hand to neutralize charges that he's too green for the office; meanwhile, McCain's campaign hopes that the Palin pick will attract those burned Hillary Clinton supporters who still harbor hopes of ushering in female leadership this election year. Natch. Nothing left to the imagination here! 

But while this political chess game is far from over, the sartorially minded among us look forward to the high-fashion wardrobe of Michelle Obama, 44. The potential first lady has been faithfully rocking the stylish threads of Chicago-based designer Maria Pinto and undoubtedly wowing crowds from both parties. The majority vote is definitely in: Michelle Obama is looking positively fab!

Sex Files
You've got to be kidding me, Hollywood. X-Files star, David Duchovny recently checked into a rehab facility for a sex addiction...yes, sex addiction. The actor has released a statement saying, "I have voluntarily entered a facility for the treatment of sex addiction. I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family." Really, respect? How about not announcing your nookie dependence to the world!? The actor has been married to actress Tea Leoni since 1997 and the couple has two children.  Duchovny joins the ranks of other creative rehab-attendees, such as Isaiah Washington (after slinging homophobic insults at Grey's Anatomy costar T.R. Knight), Aerosmith's Steven Tyler (checked in for "foot repair pain"), model Amber Valletta (in treatment for "non substance-related addictions...say what?), and infamous Hollywood party staple, Kirsten Dunst (for depression, not drugs or alcohol). Uh-huh!

She Ain't Fat, Ya'll!
She loves her baby bump! Ashlee Simpson lashed out against blog claims that the preggo pop star became hysterical over her larger lady lumps after impulsively purchasing six pairs of size-0 jeans. Ashlee cleared the air via her MySpace page, writing, "My doctor says I am right on target with my weight gain, have not been to Planet Blue in at least two years, love my maternity jeans...my closet full of size 0's are being worn by Pete right now and he looks hot in the them :)." The 23-year-old is expecting her first child with husband, Pete Wentz.

Complicated Pregnancies
Famed porn star, Jenna Jameson, and martial arts fighter boyfriend, Tito Ortiz are expecting their first little one together. The adult film star told Us Weekly, "Yes, I can confirm I'm pregnant. It's still early, so I'm being cautious. I'm resting as much as possible. I'm so happy!" Are wedding bells in the near future for the couple? Probably not. Jameson says, "I think I'm gonna stay unmarried and just go for the babies! I'm following in Angelina's footsteps!" Presumably, Jenna's got a lot of explaining to do in the future!

But while Jameson revels in her momma-to-be happiness, it's been quite the disappointing week for actress Denise Richards. Though rumors that her E! reality series, It's Complicated, has been cancelled may not be true, the future of the show remains unclear. And if that wasn't enough to swallow, Richards' volatile ex, Charlie Sheen, confirmed that he is expecting a child with wife, Brooke Mueller. Sheen has said, "Brooke and I are thrilled...I know she'll be an amazing mom." Richards, girl, you may be having the worst week ever.