Is Lauren Conrad ready to leave "The Hills?"  "I've been doing it for five years. I think that it's time for them to get someone else to step in," Lauren told OK! magazine after debuting her new spring line at LA Fashion Week on Tuesday.  Following her fashion show, Lauren was spotted hanging out with former BFF-turned-"Hills" nemesis Heidi Montag at STK in Hollywood.

Danity Kane members Aubrey O'Day and D. Woods got the boot on Tuesday night's live season three finale of Making the Band.  According to one of the remaining members, Dawn Richard, "Puff did not like [O'Day's] image...where her image was going for the group."  According to Diddy, "I just want to work with the young lady that I signed, not the person that fame has made her."  And as for D. Woods, Diddy said she got "caught up in the wrath" of O'Day.  No word if the two will be replaced or if the group will continue as a trio.

According to DJ AM, the plane crash he survived actually saved his life.  While in the burn center, a scan found a blood clot in his leg that could have traveled to his heart during the flight and killed him.  He says the clot was a result of his frequent flying to his various djing gigs.  He currently has almost 2 million frequent flyer miles.

Madonna and Guy Richie have announced plans to divorce after nearly 8 years of marriage.  The two have denied reports of a split for months.  They issued a brief statement by their representatives Wednesday, asking for respect from the press for their family's sake.  They have two children: Rocco, 8, and David Banda, 3, who was adopted from Malawi in 2006. Madonna also has a 12-year-old daughter, Lourdes, from her relationship with personal trainer Carlos Leon.

Jury selection for Britney Spears' trial for driving without a license began on Wednesday.  Spears, who faces up to 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine, is not required to attend since its only a misdemeanor case.  She opted for a jury trial after rejecting a plea deal of 1 year's probation and a $150 fine.

Billboard Music Chart:
#1:  T.I. - Paper Trail - 177,000 copies
#2:  Metallica - Death Magnetic - 66,000 copies
#3:  Rise Against - Appeal to Reason - 65,000 copies
#4:  Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson - 63,000 copies
#5:  Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul - 53,000 copies

According to US Weekly, Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift have called it quits.  A "source" says the two, who dated for several months, split in early October - and that Jonas broke up with her over the phone.

Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who always has been afraid of flying, says he's glad to be alive after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash last month.  In an interview with US Weekly, Barker says he hates planes and his "biggest fear ever is to be involved in a plane crash."  Barker was released from a Georgia hospital last week and is now being treated at a burn center in Los Angeles.  Too afraid to fly cross country, Barker, his father and ex-wife Shanna Moakler traveled by bus back to L.A. Also a special concert benefiting DJ AM will be held October 14th at Avalon Hollywood will include performances from celebrity DJs, including Mark Ronson, Steve Aoki, Danny Masterson and Mixmaster Mike.   Tickets are available at wantickets.com for $20 with proceeds going to the memorial funds established for the crash victims.

Jason Priestley is reportedly returning to "90210" but behind the cameras - he will direct an episode that will air this spring.  Other "90210" news - Shannen Doherty is "in talks" to return for 2 more episodes.

Billboard Music Chart:
#1:  T.I. - Paper Trail - 568,000 copies
#2:  Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson - 217,000 copies
#3:  Robin Thicke - Something Else - 137,000 copies
#4:  James Taylor - Covers - 95,000 copies
#5:  Metallica - Death Magnetic - 86,000 copies

How strange is this??  In September, a man wearing a Guitar Hero t-shirt and carrying a silver handgun robbed a Wells Fargo Band inside a Ralphs supermarket in Santa Ana, CA.  Guess who he is?  Fergie's 1983 prom date and TMZ has the photo!   Vincent Dean Malicek was arrested last Friday on armed robbery charges.

Britney Spears' driving without a license trial will continue as scheduled.  A pretrial hearing is set for tomorrow (Wednesday 10/8) with the trial set to begin next Wednesday.

Esquire magazine has named Halle Berry the sexiest woman alive.  The article/photo spread is in the November issue.

Anne Hathaway will join Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland."  She'll play the White Queen opposite Carter's Red Queen.

Miley Cyrus celebrated her 16th birthday at Disneyland Sunday (even though she doesn't actually turn 16 until November 23rd) - the park was closed for the party which included a 4-song performance by Cyrus, a fireworks display and 16 giant inflatable candles.  Organizers estimated over 5000 people attended the party at $250 a ticket.  Disney used the event to promote their upcoming "What Will You Celebrate?" marketing initiative, which encourages tourists to take "celebration vacations" with their families.

Kanye West made a surprise appearance at T.I.'s MySpace-sponsored show in Los Angeles on Friday and announced his upcoming album, "808s and Heartbreak," will arrive Nov. 25. It had been expected Dec. 16.

Jimmy Kimmel will return as host of the American Music Awards on November 23rd.  He has hosted the show 4 previous times.  Pink and the Jonas Brothers are among those scheduled to perform.

Weekend Movie Boxoffice:
#1:  Beverly Hills Chihauhua - $29 million
#2:  Eagle Eye - $17.7 million
#3:  Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist - $12 million
#4:  Nights in Rodanthe - $7.4 million
#5:  Appaloosa - $5 million