Word on the Street...

-New Jersey net Richard Jeffersen dumped his bride-to-be, former nets dancer Keshia Ni'cole, the night before the ceremony, via email *dead*

In an interview following the breakup, richard said he gave her a six figure settlement to help her 'get on with her life'; he went on to say "It's so crazy, the divorce rate out there. If you aren't 100% certain about something, you shouldn't do it."

-Johnny Depp has his eye on a gender-bending movie role - he would love to portray singer/actress Carol Channing in a biopic.

He says, “My dream role would be to play musical legend Carol Channing in a biopic of her life. I love her, I really do, she’s amazing. With all the digital technology these days, I could probably pull it off!”

-Whitney Houston was so terrified of showcasing her new album at a launch party, she hid in another room until the entire CD had played.

The singer is currently trying to work her way back to the top of the charts with "I Look To You," her first record in seven years.

A source tells Britain's London Lite newspaper, "There were music press from around the world and VIP guests present. Whitney was so nervous she was hiding behind a door while everyone listened."

But the star made sure she expressed her gratitude for the critics' support, emerging after the CD had played and thanking each of her guests for coming.