The hot holiday item in Britain this year is the black artificial Christmas tree. A full 50 days before Christmas, sales of artificial black trees suggest that the familiar green needles may be a thing of the past. Decorating experts say black and white is a strong interior trend and a black tree is a good way to do it.

No one saw this one coming. Joey Buttafuoco, who in the early 90's made headlines for sleeping with then 17-year-old Amy Fisher and sparking a national interest in the 'Long Island Lolita' case, is now working as an ice-cream man on the set of the hit show "Desperate Housewives" and "Crossing Jordan. "During the Long Island drama, which kept water coolers in offices across the nation buzzing with gossip, his then girlfriend Fisher shot his wife Mary Jo in the face, leaving her severely injured and partially paralyzed - an incident that provided the inspiration for no fewer than three made-for-TV movies.

Now you too can wear Britney's bra, kick off her flip-flops and cuddle her toy bear all for charity and feel good about it, your money is going to charity. Britney Spears, "Pop Princess" and new mother is holding a veritable garage sale, auctioning off clothing, furniture and jewelry on eBay to raise money for the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund.

Now you too can wear Britney's bra, kick off her flip-flops and cuddle her toy bear all for charity and feel good about it, your money is going to charity. Britney Spears, "Pop Princess" and new mother is holding a veritable garage sale, auctioning off clothing, furniture and jewelry on eBay to raise money for the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund.

Nude and Nearly-nude visitors wander Vienna's prestigious Leopold Museum, courtesy of a free entry offer to "The Naked Truth". The new exhibition of early 1900s erotic art grants patrons free admission if they show up wearing just a swimsuit or nothing at all.