Newylweds Prince William and Kate Middleton (now Duchess Catherine) are coming to see the Yanks this summer!

The couple will visit California from July 8-10, the royal palace has confirmed.

William, 28, has visited the U.S. privately, but never in an official capacity. Kate, 29, has never been to the States.

Rumor has it the two will be hosted by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Maybe they'll like the U.S. so much that they'll be back ...

See where else the couple are headed -- and what could keep them apart for two-and-a-half months, after the jump!

Simon Cowell, X Factor and former American Idol judge, has nabbed the 6th spot on Britain Sunday Times' "Top Music Millionaires List."

Cowell's fortune is currently $330 million, according to the newspaper.

The harsh judge, who is gearing up to launch the X Factor here in the U.S., has recently signed a deal with Britain's ITV channel.

British record executive Clive Calder is at the top of the list with 1.3 billion pounds. Cha-ching!

See the entire list ... after the jump.

Cheryl Cole will take a seat next to Simon Cowell on the U.S. version of The X Factor.

The British singer, formerly of the group Girls Aloud, was a judge on the U.K. version.

She joins Cowell and famed producer L.A. Reid. There is still one more judge to be announced; rumored names have included Paula Abdul.

“I’m thrilled for Cheryl,” said Cowell. “She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with. She is also a brat! Most importantly, this girl can spot talent.”

Cole had a retort: “I just can’t decide whether I am more excited to find and nurture the talent or for the unbelievable amount of amusement and entertainment I will have watching Simon doing everything and anything he can to beat me. He’s tried to beat me for three years in the U.K., and hasn’t even come close. His ego must be so bruised. America is gonna love this.”
 


See where you can audition for The X Factor after the jump!

DJ White Shadow, one of Lady Gaga's producers, isn't happy with people comparing Lady G to Madonna.

In a recent interview, Gaga's producer says:

"I think it was bulls*** to be honest. I guess there are a hundred songs that you could put a pitch shift and a BPM (beats per minute) change on and loop and make them sound like anything. Actually there are five songs out that are exactly the same song, on the radio at the same time. Right now. Why doesn't anyone ever bring that up? That's a f****** felony."

Whoa! Read what else he had to say ... after the jump.

Oksana Grigorieva was spotted out shopping Wednesday in Sherman Oaks, Calif., not long after reports surfaced that she is dropping her allegations that ex Mel Gibson hit her during a fight last year.

Grigorieva picked up some children's toys at Target. She has two kids; one with ex Timothy Dalton and baby girl Lucia, who's about a year-and-a-half old, with Gibson.

She seemed calm; Grigorieva loaded her bags into her car herself, and even cracked a slight smile.

She bought a baby doll, maybe for baby Lucia.

Neither Gibson nor his attorneys have commented on the supposed dropped charges. She how else Mel is still affected by his custody and court battles with Grigorieva after the jump.

Look at doting dad Brad Pitt! Yep, the superstar does normal daddy things like take his kids to the park for some afternoon fun.

Vivienne and Knox, almost three years old, attacked the slide and the swings at a Hollywood park while proud papa Pitt joined in, even taking pictures with his cell phone. Mom Angelina Jolie wasn't around but the kids didn't mind -- they had 100% of dad's attention!

Our photographer said of Pitt:

"It was the cutest thing ever. Brad is totally in love with these two and they all seemed so happy. You would think he'd have a nanny with him but he was on his own. He really wanted some alone time with his youngest kids."

SO cute! And look at little Viv ... she looks like she could be sister Shiloh's twin!

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Brian Bouma dated Jennifer Aniston back in 2008, and now the 40-year-old former lighting tech is speaking out about their love affair for the first time.

Bouma tells Star:

"(dating Jen) was an overwhelming experience. I just want to set the record straight, she's not the person people think she is...All that's written about her being lonely is just ridiculous...She's genuine, sincere and charismatic."

He goes on to say Aniston pursued him on the Canadian set of Love Happens back in 2008. Bouma adds:

"I was only on set for seven hours. But the old quote says it best: 'She had me at hello'. I had a crush on her. It was impossible not to. Jennifer knocked my socks off."

Find out what she reportedly said to Bouma to make him feel like a "school boy" ... after the jump.

Courteney Cox and Brad Pitt are definitely a sexy twosome ... too bad they're just friends. After grabbing dinner with Angelina Jolie's man, David Arquette's estranged wifey left Beso with a smile and a large box. How sweet ... perhaps the two exchanged gifts.

Brad and Court have a long history together considering Courteney is BFFs with Brad's ex Jennifer Aniston. Plus, who can forget Brad's appearance on Friends back in 2001. Crazy to think that was 10 years ago!

See a shot of Courteney and Brad from his Friends appearance ... after the jump.