The Nominations for the Golden Globes Have Been Announced

Nominations for the Golden Globe Awards were handed out yesterday, and "Lincoln" led the way with SEVEN nominations.  Following with FIVE were BEN AFFLECK'S "Argo" and QUENTIN TARANTINO'S "Django Unchained".

--All three of them were nominated for Best Drama . . . along with "Life of Pi" and "Zero Dark Thirty".  The nominees for Best Musical or Comedy are "Les Miserables", "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", "Moonrise Kingdom", "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" and "Silver Linings Playbook".

--On the TV side, the Best Drama Series nominees are:  "Breaking Bad", "Boardwalk Empire", "Downton Abbey", "Homeland"and "The Newsroom".

--And the Best Comedy or Musical nominees are:  "The Big Bang Theory", "Episodes", "Girls", "Modern Family" and somewhat surprisingly NBC's "Smash".

--Perhaps the biggest snub is PETER JACKSON'S "The Hobbit:  An Unexpected Journey".  It was eligible, but didn't come away with anything.

--Other blockbusters like "The Dark Knight Rises" and the new James Bond movie "Skyfall" were also shut out . . . althoughADELE did get a nomination for her "Skyfall" theme song.

--"The 70th Annual Golden Globes" will air live on Sunday, January 13th on NBC.  AMY POEHLER and TINA FEY are hosting.  (--And interestingly enough, they're also competing against each other for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.)

Did a Drunken Daniel Radcliffe Get Thrown Out of a Bar for Fighting With the DJ?

DANIEL RADCLIFFE once said he gave up drinking in August of 2010 . . . because he'd become an alcoholic by the age of 18.  Well, the "New York Post" says he's back on the sauce.  

--Daniel was reportedly downing JAGER BOMBS at a joint called the Beauty Bar in New York when he got into some kind of argument with the DJ.  A source says, quote, "He was soon encouraged by management to grab a cab."

Liam Hemsworth Was Filmed Throwing Down With a Guy Outside a Bar in Philly

LIAM HEMSWORTH was filmed throwing down with a guy outside a bar in Philadelphia early Sunday morning.  The footage hit the web yesterday.

--When the footage starts, the guy is on the ground trying to hold onto the legs of Liam and a friend.  So Liam clocks him, and he and his friend push him off.  And that's the end of it.  We don't know what led up to that.

--But sources say Liam went after the guy because he thought he had thrown a rock at Liam and his friends.  Police eventually broke it up, but they didn't arrest anyone.

Russell Brand is Making Sure the Homeless in L.A.

RUSSELL BRAND is quickly becoming the patron saint of the homeless.  He recently left for a trip to Australia.  But before he did, he gave his friends wads of cash . . . so they could hand it out to the homeless in L.A. over the holidays.

--A source says, quote, "Russell didn’t want them to be left high and dry overnight.  He asked pals to make sure these guys are OK while he's away.

--"So they have been taking them along for food and making sure they've got warm clothing and a few dollars in their pocket until he gets back."

--The source adds that Russell usually spends around $2,000 a month, quote, "just helping people out."

Stupid New Reality Show Coming Your Way: "Best Funeral Ever"

TLC has a new reality show on the way called "Best Funeral Ever", which is about a crazy funeral home in Dallas that does over-the-top "theme" funerals.

 --According to "Entertainment Weekly", examples include "a Christmas-inspired funeral complete with reindeer, elves and snow . . .

 --"And a singer known for his famous rib sauce jingle remembered at a BBQ-themed funeral . . . including live pigs, praise dancers, and a BBQ sauce fountain where loved ones dip a ceremonious rib to say goodbye." 

 --It'll begin with a special on the day after Christmas . . . and if that does OK, they'll make it into a full-blown series in 2013. 

Two Guys Were Plotting to Murder and Castrate Justin Bieber Last Month

We'll never know how close JUSTIN BIEBER actually was to being strangled to death and then castrated . . . but apparently, he was closer than you might imagine.

--Dana Martin . . . a New Mexico inmate who's serving life for the rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl . . . actually hatched a plan to have Justin killed and mutilated.  But he ended up foiling his own plan.

--Martin convinced fellow inmate Mark Staake to do the deed for him when he got out of the joint.  Once he was free, Staake recruited his nephew Tanner Ruane to help him.  And they planned to do it last month in New York City.

--The plan was for Mark and Tanner to take out FOUR people . . . two unknown victims in Vermont, then Justin and his bodyguard when they were in New York for a pair of gigs late last month.

--Martin wanted them to strangle the victims with paisley ties, which is apparently Martin's thing . . . then cut off their genitalia with pruning shears.

--But Martin . . . who's obsessed with Bieber and even has a tattoo of him on his leg . . . must have gotten cold feet.  Because he told the cops about the plot to kill the two guys in Vermont before they could carry it through.

--Both guys were arrested.

--And here's an interesting detail:  Martin promised to pay the guys $2,500 for EACH TESTICLE they collected.

Lindsay Lohan's Probation Was Revoked. Will She Go to Jail?

LINDSAY LOHAN'S probation was officially REVOKED yesterday.  And a January 15th hearing has been set to determine whether she'll go to jail.  She could get hit with up to 245 days behind bars.

--Lindsay was NOT formally charged for lying to police about her car accident last June.  That's expected to happen at the January 15th hearing.

Brooke Burke Says She's Cancer Free

Thyroid surgery left BROOKE BURKE with a scar across her neck.  But it also left her WITHOUT CANCER.

--She says, quote, "I just got the results back from all of my tests and great news . . . the thyroid cancer has been removed from my body and all my lymph nodes are clear.  So I'm hoping that this is the end of the story."

TV Preview:  "Snooki & JWoww", "The Walking Dead" and "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo": 

#1.)  Unless we're spared by the Mayans, Season Two of "Snooki & JWoww" will premiere January 8th.  MTV has released a two-minute trailer, which features footage of Snooki in the hospital, where she gives birth to her son, Lorenzo.

#2.)  New episodes of "The Walking Dead" won't begin airing until February 3rd . . . but AMC has released three new promos to tide you over until then.  (--You can find all three of them at EOnline.com.)

#3.)  TLC has some "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" holiday specials on the way, beginning with a Halloween one on January 6th.  It's followed by a Thanksgiving one on January 13th, and a Christmas one on February 10th.  (--Yes, those dates are correct.)

"The Hobbit" Hits Theaters at Midnight Tonight

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"  is the prequel to the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, set 60 years before.  It was only one short book, but they're turning it into three movies.  It's all about how Bilbo Baggins joins a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland from a dragon.

--Ian McKellen is back as Gandalf, Martin Freeman plays Bilbo Baggins, and Richard Armitage is the leader of the dwarves, the warrior Thorin Oakenshield.

--The returning "Lord of the Rings" cast includes Cate Blanchett as Galadriel, Hugo Weaving as Elrond, and Christopher Lee as the wizard Saruman.

--Even though the One Ring is NOT the focus of this trilogy, this is the movie where Bilbo meets Gollum . . . and ends up in possession of the ring.  So Andy Serkis is back as Gollum.

--Elijah Wood also appears as Frodo in some flash-forward scenes with the older version of Bilbo, played by Ian Holm.  (--You'll eventually see Orlando Bloom as Legolas again too, but he doesn't show up until the third movie.)

--You won't have to wait too long for your next Hobbit fix.  The other two movies will hit theaters each December over the next two years . . . starting with "The Desolation of Smaug" next December, and "There and Back Again" the summer after that.

Charlie Sheen and His Stunt Double Donated $100,000 to a 10-Year-Old Girl with Cancer

CHARLIE SHEEN donated $75,000 to help a 10-year-old girl who's fighting cancer, and his stunt double Eddie Braun chipped in $25,000 . . . for a grand total of $100,000.

--It all came about because Charlie was talking to a Hermosa Beach Police officer, and in the course of the conversation, the cop mentioned that a fellow cop had a daughter with cancer.

--The next day, he and Eddie sent the money to the Hermosa Beach Police Officer's Association.  All the proceeds will go to the family.   (E! Online)

--The Officer's Association posted a note of thanks on their website.

Taylor Swift's Security Team Shows Her Photos of All Her Stalkers

It's easy to focus on the fun parts of being TAYLOR SWIFT.  She travels all over the world on her private jet, she lives in fancy mansions, and dates famous cute dudes.  And then there's the downside . . . that there are people who want to do her harm.

--She tells Britain's "Cosmopolitan" magazine, quote, "I get nervous when I have stalker incidents.  Sometimes you get a dude who kind of wants to steal you.  That's why I'm so grateful I have people looking after me, like [my bodyguard] Dennis."

--She adds, quote, "I get told if there's been an attempt or a threat.  My security text me a picture and say, 'Look out for this dude; he's driven across the country, he's off his meds,' or something like that."

--Taylor does know that it comes with the territory.  She says, quote, "It's something you just have to deal with.  

--"It's the price you pay for getting to do what you love.  You can let it take over your life and make you fearful all the time, or you can live your life in spite of it."

Did Michael Douglas Bring Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman Back Together?

It might be MICHAEL DOUGLAS who convinced DANNY DEVITO and RHEA PERLMAN to try to save their marriage.

--A source says, quote, "He told Danny he thought he was making a big mistake.  Michael loves Rhea and he told Danny he will never find another woman quite like her.  It's because of Michael they are talking to each other."

--Danny and Michael have known each other for ages.  Their professional relationship goes back to 1975, when Michael produced "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", which Danny was in.

--In the '80s, they teamed up with KATHLEEN TURNER for three movies:  "Romancing the Stone", its sequel "Jewel of the Nile" and "War of the Roses".

Jennifer Lawrence is the Most Desirable Woman in the World . . . And Kim Kardashian Has Dropped from #8 to #98: 

AskMen.com has released its annual list of the 99 Most Desirable Women in the World.  And this year's big winner is "Hunger Games" minx JENNIFER LAWRENCE.

--The website says, quote, "Overall, there's a sense that she's a little more authentic than other actors.  She's fresh because we haven't seen her all over the gossip pages for the past three or four years."  Jennifer was 47th last year.

--On the other end of the spectrum is KIM KARDASHIAN . . . who dropped 90 PLACES . . . from #8 last year to #98 this year.  The site says, quote, "She is petering off and basically dropping off the list at this point even as she's become more visible."

--SCARLETT JOHANSSON also took a hard drop . . . from #7 to #45.

--Meanwhile, infidelity seems to have HELPED KRISTEN STEWART.  She was 27th last year . . . this year she made it to #7.  And thanks to "Homeland", CLAIRE DANES made the list for the first time this year.  She's 20th.

Beyonce Has Signed a $50 Million Deal with Pepsi

Pretty soon we'll stop calling pop musicians "artists", and just refer to them as what they're increasingly becoming:  COMMERCIAL PITCHMEN.

--BEYONCE just signed a $50 MILLION DEAL with Pepsi that basically makes HER a Pepsi product.

--She'll do a new commercial and make various promotional appearances.  She's also doing the Super Bowl halftime show, which is sponsored by Pepsi.  And Pepsi will be investing in several of her CREATIVE PROJECTS.

"Sesame Street" Made a Video to Teach Kids About Divorce . . . But It Won't Air on the Show

"Sesame Street" has produced a 13-minute video to help teach kids about divorce.  But the segment won't air on the show . . . it'll be available online, as part of something called "Little Children, Big Challenges:  Divorce".

--The package also includes a storybook called "Two Hug Day", and a guide for parents.

--By not airing it on the show . . . and making it part of their optional content geared toward specific kids . . . they can tackle the issue directly without confusing or worrying kids it doesn't apply to.

--The segment stars the fairy character Abby Cadabby, whose parents have been divorced for a while.

--And here's how it initially comes out:  Abby and some friends draw pictures of their homes, and Abby draws TWO houses.  She explains, quote, "This one is where I live with my mommy . . . and this one is where I live with my daddy."

--Which seems like a more comforting approach than having kids watch a character experience a divorce in the present.  Since Abby is already living in the situation, it should feel more normal.

--"Sesame Street" actually tried to take on divorce before . . . back in 1992 . . . and it was a DISASTER.

--They planned an episode where Snuffy would announce that his dad was, quote, "moving out of our cave, [and moving to] some cave across town."  And Snuffy was upset, angry and crying.

--When "Sesame Street" previewed it to a test audience of kids, THEY FREAKED.  They didn't know what would happen to Snuffy . . . they cried . . . and they became paranoid that their own parents might get a divorce.

--So the episode was yanked from the schedule, and never aired.  (--For the record, "Sesame Street" says a test audience of kids reacted much better to the new divorce video.  There was no crying, and they "seemed to 'get it.'")

Charlie Sheen Wants a "Thank You" From Lindsay Lohan for the Hundred-Grand

When CHARLIE SHEEN gave LINDSAY LOHAN $100,000 to pay down some of her debt to the IRS, he didn't expect anything in return.  Except maybe a "thank you".

--He says, quote, "[She's] a very good and decent young lady that is just going through a lot.  I'm still waiting for a text to say 'thank you.'  Anything, you know?"

Pamela Anderson Owes More Than $371,000 in Back Taxes

PAMELA ANDERSON just had two tax liens filed against her.  The IRS is hitting her up for more than $259,000 in back taxes . . . and the state of California says she owes them more than $112,000.

--Combined, she owes more than $371,000.  This is just for 2011.  Earlier this year, California said she owed $529,000 from 2010.

--And in 2009, the IRS said Pam owed them $1.7 million.

Luke Bryan Was the Big Winner at the American Country Awards

The LUKE BRYAN fix was in at last night's "American Country Awards".  He came in with nine nominations . . . and WON EVERY SINGLE award he was nominated for . . . including ACA Artist of the Year. 

--Other winners included CARRIE UNDERWOOD who took home Female Artist of the Year . . . and LAUREN ALAINA who won Best New Artist.  MIRANDA LAMBERT'S song "Over You" won Single of the Year and Female Music Video of the Year.

Stephen Baldwin Was Arrested for Tax Evasion

STEPHEN BALDWIN was arrested in New York yesterday for TAX EVASION.  He allegedly owes the state more than $350,000.  And they don't think it was a simple oversight.  They claim he never even filed a return in 2008, 2009 or 2010.

--The D.A. says, quote, "At a time when Rockland County and New York State face severe fiscal shortfalls, we cannot afford to allow wealthy residents to break the law by cheating on their taxes."

--This is a felony, and Stephen could face up to four years in prison for it.  But he pleaded not guilty, and his lawyer says he did nothing wrong. 

Brooke Burke Had Cancer Surgery Yesterday

BROOKE BURKE had her thyroid cancer surgery yesterday . . . and it sounds like everything went well.  She even Tweeted about it.

--She said, quote, "Thank God it's over.  I'm clean, surgery went well and I can talk.  Losing my voice was my biggest fear.  Thanks for all your prayers and light."  She added, quote, "Feels like I got hit by a car."

--Pre-surgery, Brooke posted a picture of herself in her hospital gown, to give us the, quote, "last looks at her neck" before doctors sawed into it. 

Lindsay Lohan Hung Out With The Wanted Wednesday Night

So the official word is that LINDSAY LOHAN is NOT nailing MAX GEORGE from THE WANTED, despite how much she supposedly wants to be.  But Wednesday night, she was backstage with the band during a gig in Philadelphia.  

--And a source says Lindsay hitched a ride on their tour bus to their gig in Boston last night.

--As for Max, the source says, quote, "He doesn't want a girlfriend, and is a single guy . . . but doesn't mind having Lindsay around."

It's On! Between Wendy Williams and Beyonce

WENDY WILLIAMS says she's a BEYONCÉ fan . . . but that didn't stop her from SLAMMING her on her show Wednesday.  It was pretty harsh.  She basically said Beyoncé sounds DUMB.

--Wendy was talking about Beyoncé's upcoming HBO documentary, and she said she's planning on watching it . . . with subtitles . . . so she can understand what she's saying.

--Wendy said, quote, "I am a Beyoncé fan . . . I'm going to be watching this documentary . . . because fortunately, one of the TVs in our kitchen has closed-captioning, so I'll be able to understand what she says.

--"You know Beyoncé can't talk.  Beyoncé sounds like she's got a fifth grade education.  She can't talk . . . I just said I was a fan, but we have to call a spade a spade.  Honestly.  We really do have closed-captioning just for times like that."

--Beyoncé hasn't responded . . . and Wendy hasn't commented on it since. 

Chris Rock Says Today's Comedians Aren't That Great

CHRIS ROCK is 47 years old.  And apparently, 47 is the new 80.  Because Chris steps into grumpy old man territory in the new issue of "Vanity Fair", by complaining about the current state of comedy.

--Asked if today's comedians are better than those he grew up on, Chris says, quote, "Hell [effin'] no."

--He explains, quote, "Show me one guy or woman as funny as Rodney Dangerfield or as good as George Carlin, Richard Pryor,Bill Cosby, or Joan Rivers.

--"There are a lot of good comics out there, no doubt, but as far as the quality of the comics goes, I think what you have is a bunch of situational comics.

--"What we have now is black comics that work only black crowds, gay comics that do only gay crowds, and southern comics that only work down South, and so on with Asian, Latino, Indian, midgets, etc.

--"The previous generation's comics were better because they had to make everybody laugh.  Richard Pryor could do 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and play the Apollo."

--As for who stands out, he says, quote, "[Jerry] Seinfeld can work any crowd.  Ellen [DeGeneres] can work any crowd.  [George] Lopez can work any crowd.  And a few more, but the rest of them are just situational comics."

The Grammy Nominees Have Been Announced . . . and Kanye West, Jay-Z, Fun, Frank Ocean and The Black Keys Got a Lot of 'Em

The nominees for the "55th Grammy Awards" were announced last night . . . and Kanye West, Jay-Z, Fun, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, and Frank Ocean led the way, with six nominations apiece.  The Grammys air live on February 10th on CBS.

--Following with five were:  Miguel, jazz pianist Chick Corea, and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.  (--He had one fewer than Dan Auerbach, because Dan picked up a solo Producer of the Year nomination.)

--Some of the nominees were announced in "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live" special.  It was mostly uneventful . . . but one of the few highlights came when TAYLOR SWIFT beat-boxed during a duet with LL COOL J.   

--The Grammys air live on February 10th on CBS.

Here are the big categories: 

Album of the Year:

--"El Camino",  The Black Keys

--"Some Nights",  Fun

--"Babel",  Mumford & Sons

--"Channel Orange",  Frank Ocean

--"Blunderbuss",  Jack White

Record of the Year:

--"Lonely Boy",  The Black Keys

--"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)",  Kelly Clarkson

--"We Are Young",  Fun featuring Janelle Monae

--"Somebody That I Used to Know",  Gotye featuring Kimbra

--"Thinkin Bout You",  Frank Ocean

--"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together",  Taylor Swift

Song of the Year:

--"The A Team",  Ed Sheeran

--"Adorn",  Miguel

--"Call Me Maybe",  Carly Rae Jepsen

--"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)",  Kelly Clarkson

--"We Are Young",  Fun featuring Janelle Monae

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman Are Trying to Work Things Out

It may not be over for DANNY DEVITO and RHEA PERLMAN. 

 --"Extra" asked Danny if he's adjusting to being single, and he said, quote, "It's not something you adjust to . . . Rhea and I are really close.  Actually, still together, just separate, but together."

 --Then "Extra" asked him if there's a chance they'll get back together.  He said, quote, "We're working on it."

Rihanna Is Doing a "Fashion Competition Reality Series" with the Style Network

RIHANNA is the executive producer on an upcoming "fashion competition reality series."  It's called "Styled to Rock", and it will air on the Style Network sometime next year.

--Rihanna will "handpick" 12 amateur designers to be on the show, along with three mentors, who will guide them each week.  She's also expected to make appearances, but she won't be on it regularly as a judge or host.

Will Kristen Wiig Join the Cast of "Anchorman: The Legend Continues"?

KRISTEN WIIG is reportedly in negotiations to join the cast of "Anchorman:  The Legend Continues" . . . as a love interest forSTEVE CARELL'S character Brick Tamland.

(--Sadly, that's all we know at this point.)

Captain America's Brother Was Arrested for Trying to Buy Drugs from an Undercover Cop

SCOTT EVANS . . . the younger brother of "Captain America" stud CHRIS EVANS . . . was arrested Tuesday night for trying to buy drugs from an undercover cop.  There's no word what he was trying to buy.

--Scott played Officer Oliver Fish on "One Life to Live" from 2008 to 2010.  Yesterday, he Tweeted, quote, "Most ridiculous night of my life in LA so far.  At least I made it a year before getting arrested."  (--Scott is 29 . . . Chris is 31.)

Sheryl Crow Hopes Her New Country Album Gets Played on the Radio

SHERYL CROW has recorded her first-ever country album, which she's planning to release next fall.  Sheryl says she chose country because it matches up with her desire to tell a great story.

--She told "Country Weekly", quote, "I think [country] is the best format if you like songs as a forum.  Songs that are melodic and lyric-driven. 

--"That's what I've always loved.  There isn't a home for that outside of country consistently."

--Sheryl's only concern is that her new stuff won't get any airplay.  She adds,quote, "My record is probably more country than a lot of country that is getting played on the radio, so I hope I get played."

Prince William and Kate Middleton Are Expecting . . . And She's In the Hospital with Morning Sickness

The good news for the Royal Family is that KATE MIDDLETON is pregnant.  The bad news?  She's in the hospital with a very severe form of morning sickness called HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM.

--It's marked by nausea and vomiting, but on a more extreme scale than regular morning sickness . . . to the point where it can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, weight loss and other problems.

--It's estimated that at most, only 2% of pregnant women get it.  Some estimates say the number is as low as three-tenths of a percent.  For most women, the issue resolves itself by about the 20th week of pregnancy.

--Kate will remain in the hospital for several days, after which she'll require, quote, "a period of rest."  There's potential for harm to the mother and child, but this doesn't seem to be one of those cases.   

--An interesting side note, though:  Some experts say the condition is associated with TWINS.  There's no word if Kate is carrying what the Brits call "an heir and a spare" at the same time.

--This is the first child for Kate and PRINCE WILLIAM.  

--That means Harry is now fourth in line for the throne, behind PRINCE CHARLES, Prince William and this unborn fetus.

--Of course, if Kate IS carrying twins, that means Harry is FIFTH.

The IRS Has Seized All of Lindsay Lohan's Bank Accounts

Great news!  LINDSAY LOHAN doesn't have money to buy cocaine or vodka . . . because the IRS has SEIZED ALL HER BANK ACCOUNTS.

--Despite the hundred-grand CHARLIE SHEEN gave her recently to pay down her debt, Lindsay still owes $233,904 in back taxes . . . and they got tired of waiting for it.

Nick Lachey Got Kicked Out of the Bengals / Chargers Game

NICK LACHEY got BOOTED from the Cincinnati Bengals / San Diego Chargers game on Sunday for TRASH TALKING.

--It probably didn't help that the game was in San Diego and Nick is a Cincy native and rabid Bengals fan.

--After getting ejected, he Tweeted, quote, "Just got kicked out of the chargers stadium and couldn't be prouder!  Go Cincy Bengals."

--After the Bengals won, he added, quote, "Bengals win again.  I'd talk trash to everyone in SD, but what's the point?  You already had me kicked out of the stadium and you still lost."

A New Poll on Humor Says Jay Leno is the Funniest Late-Night Host, and "Seinfeld" is the Greatest Sitcom

According to a new "60 Minutes" / "Vanity Fair" poll on humor, JAY LENO is the funniest late-night  host . . . "The Simpsons" is funnier than "Family Guy" . . . men are funnier than women . . . and "Seinfeld" is the greatest sitcom.

--Leno beat out DAVID LETTERMAN 24% to 13%.  They were followed, in this order, by Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson.  But 23% of respondents said NONE OF THEM are funny.

--"The Simpsons" beat "Family Guy" 36% to 30% . . . while 34% said they "didn't know" which one was funnier.

--As far as the comedic battle of the sexes goes, I think we can call this one:  MEN ARE FUNNIER THAN WOMEN.  That's according to 60% of Americans.  A mere 22% said women are funnier . . . while 15% said there's no difference.

--22% of Americans said "Seinfeld" is the greatest sitcom, giving it a slight edge over "The Honeymooners", which got 16% of the vote.

--They were followed, in this order, by "Friends", "Cheers", "Arrested Development", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "30 Rock".

--Oh . . . and the funniest letter of the alphabet is Q . . . followed by Z, W, P and X.

Kim Kardashian is the Most-Searched Person of 2012

After topping Bing.com's list of the Most Searched Person of 2012, KIM KARDASHIAN also sits at the top of Yahoo!'s version of the list.  Although she's the highest-rated PERSON, she only came in THIRD on the overall search list, behind "Election" and "iPhone 5". 

--Here's their Top 10:

#1.)  Election

#2.)  iPhone 5

#3.)  Kim Kardashian

#4.)  Kate Upton  (--Something tells me most of the people searching for Kate were looking for this video.)

#5.)  Kate Middleton

#6.)  Whitney Houston

#7.)  Olympics

#8.)  Political polls

#9.)  Lindsay Lohan

#10.)  Jennifer Lopez

Adam Levine Calls "Honey Boo Boo" the "Decay of Western Civilization"

ADAM LEVINE went OFF on the TLC show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" in a recent interview . . . and he didn't hold back at all.  In fact, he got so worked up, he started DROPPING F-BOMBS.

 --He told "GQ" magazine, quote, "Seriously, 'Honey Boo Boo' is the DECAY of Western civilization.  Just because so many people watch the show doesn't mean it's good.

 --"So many people witness atrocities and can't take their eyes away from them, but that doesn't mean they're good.  That show is literally:  The. Worst. Thing. That's. Ever.  Happened.

 --"It's complete, [effing] ignorance, and the most despicable way to treat your kids.  [Eff] those people.  You can put that in the magazine:  [Eff] those idiots.  They're just the worst.  Sorry, I'm so sensitive to that . . . like, I don't know, man, it's upsetting.

--"Just to clarify, I said, '[EFF] THOSE PEOPLE.'"

Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris Are Engaged Again

In June of 2011, CRYSTAL HARRIS bailed on HUGH HEFNER five days before their wedding.  But Hugh took her back earlier this year . . . and now, they're engaged again.

--TMZ says they're getting married at the Playboy Mansion on New Year's Eve.

Mario Lopez Got Married Saturday

MARIO LOPEZ and COURTNEY MAZZA got married Saturday in Punta Mita, Mexico . . . at an estate owned by "Girls Gone Wild" scumbag JOE FRANCIS.  EVA LONGORIA was among the guests.

--The wedding is being turned into a two-hour special that'll air next Saturday on TLC.

(--Mario and Courtney met in 2008.  They have a 2-year-old daughter named Gia.  Over the summer, Mario told "People" magazine she was going to be one of their flower girls.)

Tear Gas Was Used on Kim Kardashian Protesters in Bahrain

KIM KARDASHIAN made a trip to the Middle East for openings of the Millions of Milkshakes franchise in Kuwait and Bahrain.

-- Her visit to Kuwait on Wednesday was relatively uneventful.  But Saturday in Bahrain, she was met with PROTESTERS.

--About 50 hardline Islamic protesters showed up with signs saying things like "Kim Not Welcome" . . . some in Arabic and some in English.

--Police smacked them down with TEAR GAS.

--I should probably note that alongside the 50 protesters were THOUSANDS OF FANS.

--Kim has made no comment on the incident.

Carrie Underwood Will Star in a TV Remake of "The Sound of Music"

NBC is doing a TV remake of "The Sound of Music" . . . with CARRIE UNDERWOOD starring as the nun-turned-nanny, Maria.  Of course, that's the role that JULIE ANDREWS played in the 1965 movie version.

--It will be a three-hour special, which will air LIVE sometime late NEXT year.  And technically, it will be based on the original Broadway version . . . not the movie.

--There are no other details at this point.  

Brad Pitt's New Movie Flopped . . . and "Twilight" is Still #1

BRAD PITT'S new mob movie "Killing Them Softly" bombed at the box office, making just $7 million in 7th place.  The only other new wide-release was the horror movie "The Collection", which made $3.4 million in 10th place.

--The top three movies this weekend were the same as last weekend: "Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" took the top spot, adding $17.4 million to its total, followed by "Skyfall" and "Lincoln".

--Here are this week's Top 10 movies:

1.)  "Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 2", $17.4 million.  Up to $255 million in its 3rd week.

2.)  "Skyfall", $17 million.  Up to $246 million in its 4th week.

3.)  "Lincoln", $13.51 million.  Up to $83.7 million in its 4th week.

4.)  "Rise of the Guardians", $13.5 million.  Up to $48.9 million in its 2nd week.

5.)  "Life of Pi", $12 million.  Up to $48.4 million in its 2nd week.