Joaquin Phoenix F**k Yeah!

Joaquin Phoenix introduces Steven Tyler of Aerosmith with a resounding, "F**k, yeah!" to the Peace Alliance volunteer activists who heard from just some of the 52 members of Congress who are initial cosponsors of the bill to establish a U.S. Cabinet Level Department of Peace and Nonviolence.

Miguel Cotto v. Oktay Urkal on March 3 In Puerto Rico

Oktay Urkal (38-3, 12 KOs) will be the reality for welterweight Miguel Cotto (28-0, 23 KOs) on March 3 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but the majority of the media members on a conference call hyping the event were more interested in Cotto's proposed June 9 Madison Square Garden event against Zab "Super" Judah.

Cotto, tried his best to keep the focus on Urkal.
"Urkal is a tough opponent," said Cotto, "He has two hands and he is coming to win, I am taking this fight seriously and not looking ahead."

Yet even the usually measured Cotto broke character and seduced by thoughts of Zab Judah when one media member asked the Puerto Rican star to comment on Judah's prediction of a 5th round knockout victory.

"Zab Judah talks a lot, but look at him now," said Cotto, "Look at his career, does he back up all the talk?"

Kostya Tszyu, Carlos Baldomir, and Floyd Mayweather Junior would equivocally answer, "NO!"

Top Rank's promoter, Bob Arum, licked his chops at the possibility of Brooklyn's Judah against Miguel Cotto in Madison Square Garden during the weekend of New York's Puerto Rican Day festivities.

"Judah is very attractive live gate for local fans," said Arum, "It is a natural rivalry."

Back to the matter at hand, Oktay Urkal and March 3.

One would think that preparing for a fight in your native country, while being a national idol, would be distracting. Hell, Zab Judah, a marginal icon at best in American popular culture, partly pinned the reason for his January, 2006 loss to Baldomir at Madison Square Garden due to the distractions of being at home.

Not a problem for the Cotto, ever a professional, who knows how to balance his personal and professional life like few young men in the sport can.

"When it is time to get ready for a fight, " said Cotto, "It is time to get ready. There is a time for fun and there is a time for work. Now is a time for work."

You can check out Cotto, at work, March 3 on HBO's Championship Boxing, knowing that if Cotto is victorious, he will then proceed to work "Super Mouth" Judah, a fighter who is the living antithesis of Cotto's humble and workman like personality.

Jennifer Lopez to Perform on ‘American Idol’

Access Hollywood has learned from reliable sources that Jennifer Lopez is scheduled to perform on “American Idol” on April 11.

J. Lo joins a long line of big-time acts to take the “Idol” stage over the years, including Prince, Mary J. Blige, Rascal Flatts, Shakira and more.

Access also has heard very strong rumors that Gwen Stefani is slated to perform on “Idol” on March 28.

FOX has announced season 3 winner Fantasia will perform on the show this Thursday and reportedly will announce that she’ll be joining the cast of Oprah Winfrey’s “The Color Purple” on Broadway.

This year’s “Idol” competition is now down to the final 24, with the top 12 men performing on Tuesday night, followed by the final 12 ladies on Wednesday.

Earlier this month, Michael Jackson shot down rumors that he would perform on the “Idol” stage this year.

“There is absolutely no truth to the rumor that Michael Jackson is going to appear on ‘American Idol,’” Jackson’s rep Raymone Bain told Access. “He has signed no agreements with anyone. Robin Leach’s story is inaccurate.”

Michelle’s drink-drive tag Anger

Lost star Michelle Rodriguez has opened up about her drink-driving convictions in an online message.

The actress's grammatically challenged rant to fans paints herself as a victim, even though she admitted drink-driving.

She claims she asked to spend more time in jail rather than wear an alcohol-detecting ankle bracelet she was fitted with following her court appearance.

I tried to get them to put me in jail but they had their mind set on this bracelet,' the former Lost actress, 28, writes.

She claims the bracelets 'should be for alcoholics and druggies' and adds: 'For someone like me, who loves life too much to f*** it up for a sip of a beverage, this level of control isn't necessary.'