World Hates Prejean Cuz She's Hot: Trump

Claims 'lost earnings,' even though she got a book deal...

(NEWSER) - The Miss California drama isn’t over yet: dethroned Carrie Prejean is filing a lawsuit against the organization, reports Perez Hilton, who snagged a copy of the complaint. Prejean names Keith Lewis and Shanna Moakler, but not Donald Trump, as defendants in her suit for—among other things—slander, libel, and religious discrimination. Lawyers for both sides are in talks to handle the matter through mediation, sources say. More»

Also, New Orleans campaigns for a famous mayor, and more

(NEWSER) - In case you didn’t get enough of her on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, you’ll be able to see all of Heidi Pratt, née Montag, in September’s Playboy, People reports. “There is nudity. It's tasteful,” says a source. Elsewhere:

• Brad Pitt as mayor of New Orleans? Maybe. “We need outside help getting the city fixed—Brad can get that done,” a resident tells the Mirror.

She collected cool $260m; second-place Seinfeld nabbed $60m

(NEWSER) - Talk show diva Oprah Winfrey continues her reign as the Queen of Media, topping Forbes' list of 2007's 20 highest earning TV stars with a whopping $260 million. Jerry Seinfeld came in a distant second with $60 million—mostly from residuals. They were followed by Simon Cowell ($45 million), David Letterman ($40 million), Donald Trump ($32 million) and Jay Leno ($32 million). More»

Plus: Jessica Simpson's weird pregnancy craving

(NEWSER) - Mariah Carey is down a whopping 70 pounds since giving birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe six months ago, she told Rosie O’Donnell yesterday. After first shedding 40 pounds of "water weight", she went on Jenny Craig (which is now, apparently, known as just “Jenny”) to lose the remaining 30. Perhaps the oddest detail from People ’s story: Carey was lowered onto The Rosie Show stage atop a crescent moon. Us has a picture of Carey’s post-baby bod. More»

Not to mention former juicer Jose Canseco

(NEWSER) - Yes, it’s time again for Celebrity Apprentice, and some noteworthy “celebrities” are joining The Donald this time around. E! reports that competitors this season, which starts March 6, include: La Toya Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Gary Busey, Jose Canseco, Dancing With the Stars alum Marlee Matlin, large-lipped Lisa Rinna, former heartthrob David Cassidy, Survivor winner Richard Hatch, and … Meat Loaf?! If you absolutely must know all 16 contestants, click to watch Trump and Jimmy Fallon’s announcement. More»