The word on the street—which is kind of an empty saying for us since we live on a cul-de-sac in a suburban condo development—is that Playboy Bunny Kendra Wilkinson is dating Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett.

Perez Hilton makes the Baskett case using Kendra’s own beyond pathetic attempt to use the English language blog post, where the bimbo reminds us that love is a beautiful thing. (”That she’s probably only read about it books,” we wanted to add, until we realized the likelihood of her having read one in the last decade is slimmer than the cast of the new 90210). 

Kendra Wilkinson, no longer blowing—hey, keep it clean!—kisses to Hef . . . rumor has it.

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Cross your fingers for the temporary success of this relationship, folks. Two words: Blog foddah.  

Come on, who wouldn’t want one of Hugh Hefner’s throwaways? Baskett has one mighty big smoking jacket to fill. And maybe some wide receiver jokes to live down.

P.S. No word on Eagles fan/Spygate witch hunter extraordinare Senator Arlen Specter’s reaction . . . but we’d sure like to hear it!)

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Playboy Bunny Kendra Wilkinson: From Hugh Hefner to Hank Baskett?

In one corner, we have the particle accelerator in Geneva poised to set up a high-speed atom collision. It is one of the costliest and complex experiments ever and took almost 20 years to achieve.

In another corner, we have another potential collision: less costly, less complex, but equally unpredictable. That would be the smackdown between WWE wrestler Santino (2m, 6s):

and gossip pro Perez Hilton.

How come Hulk Hogan didn’t think of this one?

A shout-out goes to fellow blogger Michael Hayes of Steady Burn for sending this our way!

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Perez Hilton: Gossip Insider, Pop Culture Blogger, and . . . Wrestler?

It all started with Hulk Hogan. First there was the reality show—which, for all its flaws, is at least better than Kim Kardashian’s waste of Nielsen space—situated in the Hogan household. (This was before the world knew about the Hogan parents’ respective propensity for getting it on with Brooke’s pals). Next we have the sad truth of Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Wrestling Championship to look forward to this fall.

Now we can throw Jesse Ventura into the vat of Has-it-really-come-to-this? television programming: Perez Hilton reports that the ex-wrestler, ex-governor is in talks to commit an airwave travesty of justice. That is, Ventura might host a daytime television court show.

We swear to blog the dish, the whole dish, and nothing but the dish on this deal if it comes to be, so help us Blog Deities.

Sure, Kim Kardashian can strike a pose in a sailor uniform. But does she really deserve a reality show?

Image: Used with permission of www.splashnewsonline.com

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Jesse Ventura to Pull a Judge Judy?

A) You want a peek at Brooke in a bikini and face down (sorry!) on a lounge chair.

B) You want to assess the Hulk’s lotion-application abilities because it fulfills some kind of weirdo fantasy you have. (Don’t laugh—at least one person falls into that category. Remember the affair he had with Brooke’s former friend Christiane Plante?)

C) The thought of this father-daughter moment somehow grosses you out like it did Perez Hilton, as evidenced by the subtle caption “Creepy” they scribbled across the photo.

D) We did such a great job building up the photo that, rumored cat deaths be damned, curiosity has gotten the best of you.

Still here? Behold, the Hulk helping his little girl ward off the effects of sunlight. Want a different angle of the Hulk’s handywork? Enjoy. 

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Brooke Hogan, a Bikini, and . . . the Hulk?

Perez Hilton reports that the head of the WTA, Larry Scott, is none too thrilled about Daddy Williams’ claims earlier this month that there is racism in women’s tennis. Scott notes:

“The Tour has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to racism, and I have previously let Mr. Williams know that he should let me know if he ever had evidence of racist comments or acts in women’s professional tennis.” 

Why the brouhaha? Maybe it has do to with the fact that Poor Richard’s choice of words had all the soft edges of a grenade covered with razor blades:

“Well, I’m black and I’m prejudiced, very prejudiced. People are prejudiced in tennis. I don’t think Venus or Serena was ever accepted by tennis. They never will be.”

Fair enough, he’s entitled to his opinion. But he doesn’t leave it at that. According to Mr. Williams, Venus and Serena were subjected to

 . . .“the worst media job that they have done on any human being in the world.”

So he’s got a flair for hyperbole. (We’re pretty sure an intense 10 seconds of thought on the subject could produce a lengthy list of people who’ve been shafted by the media far more than the Williams sisters.) But this is when he crossed the point of no return:   

“But if you get some little white no-good trasher in America like Tracy Austin or Chris Evert, who cannot hit the ball, they [the media] will claim this is great.” 

That’s probably the first and last time anyone will call Tracy Austin and Chris Evert “white trash.” Not only are they class acts who had superb careers—though Austin’s was cut short by car crash injuries—but they continue to contribute to women’s tennis long after hanging up the racket.

For our part, we think the inability of either Williams sister to credit an opponent after a loss has more to do with their reception from the media than anything else. No one doubts their talent, but many people are turned off by their God complex/blame the world ‘tude, depending on their performance on the court that particular day.

But with a father like that, we don’t blame them for the overindulgence of self-love. You reap what you sow, Mr. Williams.

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The Williams Sisters Have a Daddy With a Big Mouth

(a) Go on 60 Minutes and tell Mike Wallace your side of the story;

(b) Go on The View and make Barbara Walters squirm when you tell your side of the story; or

(c) Write a letter to celebrity gossip site Perez Hilton and tell your side of the story?

Christiane Plante, former um, bodyslamming partner of Hulk Hogan, chose option C. While she ‘fesses up to the affair, she insists she’s sorry—after the fact, like everyone else who gets caught—and that she won’t “milk this 15 minutes of fame for all it’s worth.” (”Which isn’t much,” we feel compelled to add).

She also notes “you won’t even find any pictures of me online,” which—unwittingly or not—sounds like an open invitation to the paparazzi if we ever saw one.

Caption: Is the Hulk praying for forgiveness or for Christiane Plante to just go away?

The former mistress, as it were, is also a (very definitely) former friend of the Hulk’s fame-hungry daughter, Brooke Hogan.  

Not sure about that one, Ms. Plante. It really would have been so much more entertaining to see Barbara Walters stutter and blush if you gave up some juicy details on her show.

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Hulk Hogan’s Mattress Buddy Tells Her Tale

a. Jessica Simpson and impressive, penetrating football analysis (*if you must, insert naughty Tony Romo reference here)

b. Paris Hilton and starring roles in films that don’t flop on opening weekend

c. Lindsay Lohan and a nude “Marilyn Monroe” photo shoot 

d. The Olsen Twins and the obesity gene

If you said “c,” give your triceps a stretch and pat yourself on the back. The nude Norma Jean-style pics are true as is the Lohan-wrestling connection: PerezHilton.com reports that yes, Lindsay Lohan attended a WWE event last night.

We share the gossip site’s wonder and issue with a profound “Huh?” on the matter. Any guesses out there as to why she was at a wrestling match? We’d love to hear from the peanut gallery on this one . . .

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Lindsay Lohan and Wrestling . . .

But the proof is there in two photos posted on PerezHilton.com: Victoria Beckham can smile! (Be sure to check out the results of the “Should Posh smile more?” quiz. Three guesses how we voted).  

Authorities are still unsure as to what caused David Beckham’s more be-bobbed half to crack a grin on not one but two occasions. Is it because the Spice Girls are breaking up (again)? Is it because Victoria’s Secret deemed her the World’s Sexiest Mom? Or is she just laughing at one of the Project Runway contestants while serving as judge for the finale?

To quote that early ’80s Tootsie Pop commercial where the little boy asks the owl, “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?” . . .

“The world may never know.”

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Breaking Beckham News: VICTORIA SMILES

And if that weren’t enough, he’s got a romantic side, too. Perez Hilton reports that he surprised wife Victoria with a vow renewal ceremony at their U.K. digs. (No word as to whether or not she actually cracked a smile when he broke the good news.) The good times took place a couple of years ago but the “news” just leaked.

Family and friends attended the shindig, and David and The Missus each got tattoos—as if Beck needs any more ink—to commemorate the occasion. (We’ll get back to this below.)

All of this leads us to conclude that David Beckham isn’t just eye candy for the ladies. He’s also The Guy Crush King. And if he isn’t, he should be. Who better than Beck in the sports world? Tom Brady? The target of jealousy. Tony Parker? Maybe—but Eva Longoria seems to wear the shorts (it’s too hot for pants in Texas) in that relationship. Tony Romo? He probably lost most guys when he (allegedly) got that Britney Spears lap dance.

You know what REALLY gives Beck the edge? That tattoo we mentioned. It’s am image of his wife sans clothes. What a way to endear himself to the ladies . . . and the guys.

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David Beckham: The Guy Crush King

Somehow, we were not aware of this bizarre twist of celebrity-pairings trivia until today. A long time ago, in an era before Gisele Bundchen and Bridget Moynahan, Tom Brady dated . . . Tara Reid.

Wow. Just . . . wow. And not in a good way.

And Tara doesn’t exactly wish Tom Brady good things, especially during a Super Bowl party. We’re a little too PG-13 to repeat it, but read Reid’s, uh, well wishes at Perez Hilton. 

Now that is one classy chick.

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Tara Reid: Not a Tom Brady Fan