The Shortlist for July 21

By Paige Ferrari

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jude Law are reportedly both vying for Cameron Diaz's affections.

Unfortunately, the Sun notes, "Miss Diaz is about as much use as a chocolate teapot when it comes to holding down a fella." So good luck to the winner. (UK Sun)

Photos: Cameron Diaz

Newly single Jessica Simpson documented a girls' night out with a little night-vision photography.

Then she went home and watched John Mayer DVDs on loop and cried bitter appletini tears. (NYDN)

Photos: Jessica Simpson

Nicole Richie reportedly distanced herself from former friend Mischa Barton in recent months because Mischa is a "volatile" party girl. Not that Nicole would know anything about that. (People)

Photos: Mischa Barton

Jon Gosselin's mystery date was a "crackerjack" reporter for Star Magazine who is probably bilking him for all sorts of stories. Like, what does he really think about Kate's backward mullet? (Page Six)

Photos: Jon & Kate

Kate Hudson has taken to calling Alex Rodriguez "my boyfriend," as in, "My boyfriend does this," or, "My boyfriend said the funniest thing the other day."

The only weird thing? She says it when A-Rod is sitting right there. (Celebitchy)

Photos: Kate Hudson

Jamie Kennedy spontaneously proposed to girlfriend Jennifer Love Hewitt onstage at the Laugh Factory. She said yes, but there was no ring. We'll just consider them 75 percent engaged. (Page Six)

Photos: Jennifer Love Hewitt

In the latest issue of Elle, Quentin Tarantino reveals that after a terrible breakup, he cut off his pinkie as a sacrifice to the relationship gods. Seriously.

Read more of Quentin's musings on art, women, and the myth of the naughty librarian at Elle.com. (Elle)

Simon Cowell took a break from his vacation to tell reporters that he definitely wants Paula Abdul back on "American Idol."

Then he grabbed his model ex-girlfriend, lit up a gold-leafed cigar, and rode off into the sunset on a caviar-fueled wave runner. (Popsugar)

Photos: Simon Cowell

OK, let's just imagine for a moment that Simon doesn't get his way and Paula's "Idol" journey really is over. Who will be your favorite judge then? Cast your vote at the People's Choice Awards Web site. (PCA)

Photos: Paula Abdul