Gossip Roundup: Paris Hilton Ditches Tinkerbell
• New York mag reports that Paris Hilton, feeling that her teacup chihuahua Tinkerbell had gotten too big to fit in a Fendi clutch, has reportedly traded in the dog for a smaller one named Bambi. You may think this is cruel, but honestly this move probably saved Tinkerbell's life. [NYM & Gatecrasher]
• The latest hotspot is jailed Times' reporter Judith Miller's cell in Alexandria, VA. With only 30 minutes of visitor time a day, Miller's A-List guests have included Tom Brokaw, Arthur O. Sulzberger, and Bill Keller. Michael Wolff is still waiting for confirmationt that he can have his usual table before agreeing to visit. [Page Six]
• Former Condé Nast wrangler Steve Florio's book was reportedly nixed by the court of Si Newhouse, he claims the days of "people taking the Concorde to see their kids' Little League games" are over. Pity. [R&M (3rd item)]
• American Idol Kelly Clarkson is getting the Ashlee Simpson treatment: She's accused of heavily relying on background vocals for her live performances. America feigns shock. [Scoop]
• Scarlett Johansson strikes back at the producers of The Island after they blamed her lack of star power for the film's failure at the box office. Sadly, none of this bitching makes us any more inclined to see the flick. [Page Six]