Q: I was surprised when Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband came forward as the potential father of Anna Nicole Smith’s baby. Is Zsa Zsa still alive? What is she doing? — N.R.

A: Gabor, now 90, was also surprised when her husband of 20 years, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, came forward with that claim. The former glamour queen is housebound these days in weak physical condition but apparently is still mentally sharp, and is not at all happy with recent developments.

Q: Is it true that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are Scientologists? — K.F.

A: <$>Representatives for the couple have officially denied that the duo have converted from Catholicism to Scientology, but they have been spotted frequently at the cult religion’s headquarters in Los Angeles and have gone through some preliminary rituals. Their sudden friendship with prominent Scientologists such as Tom Cruise and Leah Remini also leads one to believe that connections to the religion are strengthening.

Q: I read that Barbra Streisand gave money to Senator Barack Obama. I thought she was so close to the Clintons. — G.KA:<$> She is; she was a frequent guest, as many remember, in the Clinton White House. But apparently Streisand, like many Hollywood Democrats, has decided to share the wealth and not play favourites in the upcoming presidential race — she has contributed to Obama’s campaign, and also to Hillary Clinton’s and John Edwards’. That might change as the race intensifies.

Q: I think actress Kirsten Dunst is beautiful and was so good in the ie Marie Antoinette. Is she dating anyone? — B.D.

A: At this writing, she seems to be seeing drummer Fabrizio Moretti, actress Drew Barrymore’s ex. Of course, by the time you read this, that might or might not still brue.

Q: Can you tell me what actor Aaron Eckhart is doing? He’s very talented. — A.S.

A:<$> He co-stars with Catherine Zeta-Jones in the upcoming comedy No Reservations, with Jessica Alba in thrama Bill<$>, with Tony Collette in an as-yet-untitled drama set during the Gulf War, and is currently considering an offer to play a dual role in the next Batman film, The Dark Knt.

Q: I thought actor Guy Pearce was really good as Andy Warhol in Fary Girl. What is he doing next? — F.W.

A: He stars in the upcoming psychic drama rst Snow<$>, the romantic drama Death ying Acts<$>, opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones, and is set to co-star with Forest Whitaker and Kate Beckinsale in the crime drama Wingereatures, <$>now in production.

Q: What is Jimmy Fallon currently doing? iss him on Saturday Night Live. - K.G.

A: From the reviews of the comedy show this season, so do many viewers. Fallon, on view in thurrent film Factory Girl<$>, has plans to shoot a movie version of the classic TV series I am of Jeannie<$>, but it seems to be on indefinite hold. He is also in talks with NBC to sign a holding deal that could put him in line to replace Conan O’Brien when O’Brien moves over in two years to host e Tonight Show<$>, as well as to develop or star in comedies for the network.

Q: What movies does Matt Dillon have coming up. I think he’s a really underrated actor#8212; N.C.

A:<$> Hopefully, his Oscar nomination last year helped change that . . . but yes, he hasn’t got the recognition he has often deserved. Currently, he’s set to star in the multigenerational drama Tetro for director Francis Ford Coppola, due to go into production at tend of the year.<

Q: I think 24 has too much torture this season. Will it continue like this? — K.B.

A: The tension-filled series, which has always involved some elements of torture for each season’s bad guys, has indeed gone a bit overboard, according to the show’s producers. Fans and military organisations have protested, and producers say they’re going to scale down in future episodes — not due to the protests, but because they feel that the scenes have become repetitive and trite. So the rest of the season should be easier going.

Q: Is it really true that Heather Milis going to be on Dancing With the Star>? — M.K.

A:<$> Apparently, yes . . . the estranged wife of Paul McCartney has agreed to be one of the next round of contestants, partly to prove that those with artificial limbs can compete with the best of them, partly because she apparently really likes to dance, and partly to take her mind off the incredibly ugly divorce proceedings. And, of course, the money doesn’t hurt.