Los Angeles, CA -- Liza Minnelli is getting hit with a lawsuit by her former chauffeur, M'Hammed Soumayah, who claims she repeatedly attacked him during alcohol-fueled rages. Minnelli's ex, David Gest, says he will testify for Soumayah and claims the suit vindicates his own claims that the entertainer abused and bruised him.

HOLLYWOOD -- The 1980s cartoon series "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" is getting a big screen version courtesy of action director John Woo. "Variety" reports the "Mission Impossible II" helmer will produce and direct a live action movie based on the cartoon.

NEW YORK -- Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis admits he lost his virginity at the tender age of 12 to his father's girlfriend. The ghostwriter of Kiedis' new autobiography, "Scar Tissue, "tells the "New York Post" young Anthony asked his dad's permission to sleep with the woman and his dad said, "Sure, son." Writer Larry "Ratso" Sloman adds that Papa Kiedis even set up a bed for his girlfriend to use when she deflowered his son.

LONDON -- Elton John is getting mouthy about Madonna -- or is that "Esther?" Yesterday (Oct. 4), at an award ceremony sponsored by British music magazine "Q," John took the stage and accused the singer of lip-synching and said he was astonished Madge had been nominated for best live act. In John's words: "Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay 75 pounds ($130) to see them should be shot."

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