This manic, chain-smoking actor made his first big impression as a hilariously angry stand-up comic in the early ’90s with his one-man show No Cure for Cancer. Screen parts followed, and Denis Leary quickly proved that he could be funny and threatening simultaneously (see The Ref). Unfortunately, most of his movies were flops, including the lackluster romantic comedy Two if by Sea, cocreated by his wife Ann Lembeck. In 2001 he turned to the small screen in the critically acclaimed but short-lived cop dramedy The Job. He finally tapped into his Irish luck with his next show, Rescue Me, an edgy hit drama set in a firehouse.

I love celebs, but I’ll tell you, some of ‘em are taking crazy pills or something.  Apparently Charlie Sheen is taking his historic divorce battle with ex-wife Denise Richards to the press.

Sheen just recently revealed, in a bizarre turn of events, that Richards had asked good ole Charlie boy for some of his sperm as he was walking out the door on the marriage.

Allegedly Denise wanted more children with Charlie as the father.  And according to the man himself, these allegations ”are true. There is documentation that I’ll show in court revealing the request for my ‘donation.’”

So, will Charlie step up to the sperm plate, as it were?  “I would sooner walk on the surface of the moon in exactly what I’m wearing.”

Doesn’t look too promising on that account, Denise!

If you were ever called Brace Face at school…

Then this is for you.

It’s not just normal folks who have to suffer the cruelties of donning a brace.

Celebs have to do it too.

Their perfecto ivories don’t just happen over night – hours at the dentist, followed by months/years of of painful metal mouths are often the reason behind starry smiles.

So take solace in this little gang, and feel privileged that you too were once a member…

As Christmas quickly approaches, it’s great to see celebrities remembering the less fortunate. And yesterday and Dean McDermott were spotted doing their part to help out this holiday season.

The “Beverly Hills 90210” babe and her hunky hubby busied themselves at a Woodland Hills, California Target store, picking up items for ten families as part of the Adopt a Family Foundation.

All in all, Tori and Dean took home three truckloads full of toys, games, blankets, clothing, candy, bedding, cleaning supplies, and Christmas decorations for needy families.

In related news, Spelling is said to be back in talks with the CW network over her possible involvement with the new incarnation of “90210.”

Looks like David Spade’s lucky streak is over.

The actor’s rebound romance with Heather Locklear has ended, according to In Touch Weekly. The star of “The Showbiz Show” hooked up with Locklear after her split from rocker hubby Richie Sambora, and reportedly “isn’t happy” about the split.

“Heather isn’t in a rush to get into another serious relationship,” a “pal” told the mag. Her spokeswoman didn’t respond to The Scoop’s request for comment.

Gwyneth Paltrow on Late Show David Letterman Gwyneth Paltrow made a guest appearance on David Letterman and she explained to him, how and where she fractured her knee. Gwyneth unknowingly(maybe) rubs on Letterman knee trying to point out the fractured part. “Well, I broke my knee, because I’m a moron and I always bash into things by accident. It’s true. I’ve broken my toes like 30 times. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Say there’s a coffee table that’s been there for 8 years and I know exactly where it is. One day I’ll kinda not know it’s there and break my toe.” In addition to that the 35-year-old actress also told Letterman about how she feels about her superhero flick, Iron Man. “I [am] so happy people are loving it. [People] are getting so excited about it, but the truth is that the experience was so wonderful, and such a happy, happy time. That’s really why I’m so happy that I did it. The idea that there could be another one, and we could get our little family back together — it would be great.”

David Hasselhoff has made a globe containing just his image to show the impact he has had on the world.The former “Baywatch” actor claims the miniature sculpture – which sees pictures of himself making up all the countries – is “ironic” but insists he has played a part in solving the world’s problems.

He said: “I have had a globe made with my face stretched across the ocean and little versions of myself forming the countries.”

“At the top, it says ‘savior’ in gold. But I was being ironic. Yes, I played a role in the fall of the Berlin Wall and on American culture. But not that big. It was a little joke. Although it’s interesting to see your influence on the world translating into a globe.”

David has also been brought to life in new computer game “Pain,” which gives players the opportunity to injure him.

The 56-year-old actor claims the game is as much of a joke as the globe, and says he is not concerned that people might enjoy hitting and hurting him while playing it.

He said: “The idea of ‘hurting The Hoff’ or ‘hassling The Hoff’ was just hysterical to me. I don’t know why, I think it was from growing up watching the Three Stooges and the idea of hurting yourself was funny to me.”

Celebrity Puke found David Faustino filming a pilot at Hyde nightclub! David looked like he was having a laugh while trying again and again to get into the nightclub! Gonna have to watch his movie to find out what happens!

David Beckham will appear at the Beijing Olympics closing ceremony on August 24.

According to People, the LA Galaxy and England footballer is the “surprise finale” at the showcase event.

Beckham’s cameo marks the transfer of the Summer Olympics from Beijing to London.

“They always have a segment to do the handover, to showcase the next city to host the Olympics,” said a source.

“[David Beckham] was very involved in the London bid to get it, and as a Londoner he is incredibly proud that the Olympics will be in London.

“He is passionate about it and looking forward to the games in 2012.”

Leona Lewis is also expected to perform at the event.

Dave Navarro will direct his first porn film, ‘Broken’, for Teravision, the adult film production company owned by porn star Tera Patrick and her husband, ex-Oz star Evan Seinfeld.

The film stars teen porn star Sasha Grey, David explains:

“What happens is, the film breaks fantasy and goes back into reality and you’re actually on the set, so my interaction is mainly me giving Sasha direction. If anything, there’s definitely an artistic flair and sensibility throughout the picture that might at times appear self-indulgent – I hope so!