Thursday 5.1.08

Birthdays:
Julie Benz (Rita in Dexter) 36
Wes Anderson 39
Tim McGraw 41
Ray Parker Jr. 54
Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous) 62

--Brooke White didn’t get enough votes on Idol and is the latest to get the boot.. (AOL)

--More Idol news, this one from past contestant Ace Young. Here’s his new music video

--Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon engaged? I still don’t believe it. (E!online)

--David Blaine has finally proven that he is superhuman. Yesterday on Oprah he broke the record for holding his breath under water. (Us)

--Naomi Campbell with a bat… oh ok.. it’s for Ugly Betty. Here’s a first look at her guest starring on Ugly Betty.

--Drew Barrymore and Justin Long (the Mac Guy) might be heading down the aisle. (Contact Music)

--Robert De Niro is going into the hotel biz. (Contact Music)

--iTunes is moving into DVDs. (MSNBC)

--The Daytime Emmy List has been announced. (Variety)

--Damon Wayans and the director of Earl and Scrubs are on for new show on ABC. (Variety)