The Shortlist for July 23

By Paige Ferrari

Megan Fox has reportedly turned down a Bond-girl role in the upcoming "Bond 23," because she thinks it will be bad for her career. Sounds like someone watched "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" over the weekend. (NYDN)

Photos: Megan Fox

Nick Lachey is a sly dog who, only weeks after splitting with girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo, has been spotted talking to busty girls in strapless shirts.

In honor of Nick and Jon Gosselin, we're officially declaring summer 2009 the summer of the mystery woman. Tell your friends. (Socialite Life)

Photos: Nick Lachey

The guest list for Simon Cowell's next birthday party includes 17 of his former girlfriends. Sounds like a real Ex Factor, amirite?

No, seriously, Simon. You are the man. (Mirror)

Photos: Simon Cowell

You know who else is the man? Mickey Rourke. Recently, he went out with Leonardo DiCaprio in London and what transpired was truly a study in divergent forms of masculinity.

You see, Mickey started punching down road blocks while Leo just sat in the car pouting about people wanting to take his picture. (Celebitchy)

Photos: Mickey Rourke

Oh dear. Kate Hudson's assistant reportedly crashed A-Rod's car, then the two women returned it to the garage and tried to pretend like it didn't happen.

Sorry, ladies, this didn't work in high school and it ain't working now. (Celebitchy)

Photos: Kate Hudson

A top celeb magazine editor tells Page Six that Mischa Barton's publicist was angling to get the hospitalized star on the cover of one of the glossy gossip weeklies. Sadly, Jon Gosselin's dating life took precedence and there were no takers. (Page Six)

Photos: Mischa Barton

Jamie Lee Curtis reveals in a blog on The Huffington Post that she was hooked on painkillers after having "routine" cosmetic surgery. Luckily, Jamie's addiction issues have been put to rest and now she just mainlines Activia. (People)

Photos: Jamie Lee Curtis

About three years ago, Whitney Houston says she was considering quitting music, living on an island, and opening a fruit stand. We assume the island she had in mind was St. Lucia, since that seems to be the hot tropical repository for the world's most "exhausted" celebs. (NYDN)

Photos: Whitney Houston

Television has a long history of celebrating the single gal. Check out Elle.com's list of single TV characters, like Liz Lemon! She could have had Jon Hamm, but preferred to spend her evenings wearing Snuggies and singing "Night Cheese." We can respect that. (Elle)

Who would you most like to see perform at the concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th anniversary? You can decide for yourself at the People's Choice Awards Web site, though, as usual, we hope the attached picture will gently lead you toward the correct choice. (PCA)