By Paul V.

Fans are frantically whispering that Madonna might announce her retirement after one last world tour, with a final NYC concert happening just before her 50th birthday next April. Calm down -- it's probably just a rumor. But meanwhile, lesbian model/dancer Jenny Shimizu claims she had an affair with Madge in the '90s. She told a British tabloid: "For hours we explored each other's bodies, kissing every inch. She wanted someone she could trust to call when she wanted pleasuring right there and then. I was her secret 'booty call' available any time for secret sex sessions." Shimizu also claims she was bedding Angelina Jolie during the same time. Honey, loose lips sink -- well, you know.

If you still haven't found what you're looking for, then maybe you haven't checked out the bevy of U2 photos up for auction online. The band posted close to 100 photos in order to raise money to build and maintain wells for clean drinking water in Africa. Visit the auction at: search.ebay.com/_W0QqsassZu2boy.

It's been rumored for a while now, but Billy Corgan has confirmed that the Smashing Pumpkins are working on new material. The group posted a message at their Web site stating that writing is underway and recording will start this summer. It's not confirmed what the full lineup will be, though Corgan has been working with drummer Jimmy Chamberlin

Who's a sexy veggie? Peta2 gives you a chance to cast your vote as Pearl Jam, Morrissey, Coldplay, Fall Out Boy, Good Charlotte, Incubus, My Chemical Romance, U2, Weezer, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs (among many more) are on the ballot. Vote for the World's Sexiest Vegetarian at www.peta2.com/OUTTHERE/o-sexyveg06.asp ... Prince might be known for his clean living, but one of his dancers, Cecilia Maximilia, was recently arrested at the airport in Rio De Janeiro, on her way to Paris, with 20 grams of cocaine!

In scary news, Public Enemy's Flavor Flav might be the new Ozzy Osbourne. His scandalous reality show Flavor Of Love drew 6 million viewers for its finale, the most-watched program in VH1's history.

Congrats go out to Tammy Lynn Michaels and Melissa Etheridge, who are expecting twins due sometime in the fall

And, finally, we send love to Mick Jagger, who refused to let George W. Bush and his cronies take over their Vienna hotel rooms. Bush was left red-faced after being told he couldn't rent the hotel suites he wanted -- because Mick had already taken them. Bush's aides basically tried to demand the rooms for the president, but Jagger flatly refused. Now that gives us some satisfaction!