HOSPITAL UPDATES

Howie Mandel was released from the hospital yesterday…expected to return to work today. Mariska Hargitay from Law & Order SVU (partially collapsed lung) is also recovering nicely…shouldn’t miss any episodes. Patrick Swayze’s mom ALSO wants everyone to know that he is doing fine after checking into a hospital last Friday for pneumonia.

JO BROS...WHOA!

The JoBros want the opening weekend of their upcoming 3-D movie to be the highest-grossing opening weekend for any 3D movie in history (Feb 27). They’re actually looking at the whole YEAR as the "FanFamily Experience," which will allow fans to participate in variety of activities to help make them dominate the world in 09. OK…?

SOMEONE REJECTED OPRAH??

Somebody said NO to Oprah. Yah, she might be one of the most powerful women in show business, but she apparently isn't influential enough to convince a Hollywood director to give her a movie role. She revealed yesterday during an interview with Meryl Streep that she asked to audition for the role of Mrs. Miller in Streep's new movie Doubt, but was rejected. (said she felt a connection to the character or Mrs. Miller) – but director John Shanley passed on her. Coincidentally – the part went to actress Viola Davis – who was nominated for a Golden Globe.

JEN, BEN AND ALISON PICK NAMES...

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have picked a name for their baby girl – Seraphina Rose Elizabeth. One more…Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney had a baby girl- Megan Hope Sanov.