A Baptist website says that an e-mail going around that warns Christians of the dangers of paying attention to Oprah’s harmful new age doctrine through her promotion of “A Course in Miracles” is accurate. New Age guru Marianne Williamson wrote the book A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles, which is now being widely popularized by Oprah with visits by Williamson on her show and radio program. Author James A. Smith Sr. calls Oprah a “pied piper of heresies” and says “It’s time for Christians to just say no to the big O” or they’re going to hell.

In America’s celebrity-driven culture, perhaps the most harmful “Pied Piper” of heresies leading millions astray is Oprah Winfrey. Her adoption of anti-biblical doctrine is on display every day this year through her satellite radio network channel “Oprah & Friends.” It’s time for Christians to “just say no” to the big “O.”…

Although New Agers rely upon many sources, ACIM is among the most popular. New Age guru Marianne Williamson is responsible for popularizing the work through her book, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles, while Oprah is to be credited with launching Williamson’s career through her appearances on Winfrey’s talk show.

And now, Williamson is one of the featured stars on the “Oprah & Friends” channel on XM Satellite Radio, reprising her role as advocate of ACIM through a year-long series on the course…

Contrary to the Bible’s clear teaching that our guilt is the result of the fact that we truly are sinners, separated from God by our sin, and rightfully under God’s judgment for our sin, ACIM teaches that we must realize “all guilt is solely an invention of your mind” and in this realization is salvation.

Warren Smith has helpfully summarized some of the other false doctrine of the course in the previously referenced article:

“There is no sin.”

“Do not make the pathetic error of ‘clinging to the old rugged cross.’”

“The name of Jesus Christ as such is but a symbol…. It is a symbol that is safely used as a replacement for the many names of all the gods to which you pray.”

“God is in everything I see.”

[The Apostle] Peter’s warnings [against false teachers] are clearly applicable to Oprah, Williamson and A Course in Miracles for undermining the faith with a false gospel and counterfeit “Jesus,” which in the end bring no actual spiritual nourishment or relief. Tragically, these teachers are leading people straight to Hell.

Christians should flee from Oprah and her cohorts and recommitment [sic] themselves to careful Bible study, in the context of a local body of believers with whom they have covenanted for mutual edification and accountability led by a faithful pastor. Of course, this isn’t as glamorous as Oprah—but neither is eternal punishment in Hell.

[From FloridaBaptistWitness.com via National Enquirer, print edition, April 6, 2008]

This same Baptist author is against including gays in Baptist events, opposes stem cell research, and wants creationism to be taught in school, so it’s not like I would normally agree with any of his viewpoints, but anyone that calls out Oprah deserves some kind of recognition. Maybe if more Christians unite against Oprah she’ll be forced into retirement, relying on her hokey new age belief system to somehow get through the day without constant adulation from the middle class female masses.

Today the Daily News reported on an interesting story about a Hasidic actor who was forced to drop out of Natalie Portman’s most recent movie. “New York I Love You” is a film featuring twelve short love stories. Abe Karpen, 25, had to drop out after being ostracized and receiving threats from the Hasidic community. Karpen is a married father of 3, and works as a kitchen cabinet salesman. It’s not clear exactly how he came to be involved in the project, but according to several in the Hasidic community, he should have known better – Hasids are not allowed to watch movies or television, so appearing in them is obviously not a good idea. Trouble first started when Karpen refused to hold Natalie Portman’s hand in the film. Portman plays his wife – and he explained that he’s not even allowed to hold his real wife’s hand in public. Soon Karpen backed out of the film altogether, after receiving much criticism and even threats that his children would be taken out of their religious school.

“I am backing out of the movie,” said Karpen, a kitchen cabinet salesman. “It’s not acceptable in my community. It’s a lot of pressure I am getting. They [the rabbis] didn’t like the idea of a Hasidic guy playing in Hollywood. I have my kids in religious schools and the rabbi called me over yesterday and said in order for me to keep my kids in the school I have to do what they tell me and back out,” Karpen said.

While news of Karpen’s withdrawal sent waves of disappointment through the movie set, the Hasidic community was up in arms over Karpen’s acting gig - forcing him to flee for the weekend, a friend said. “This is when I woke up and saw that I made a big mistake. My kids mean everything to me and my community where I live means everything to me,” said Karpen, who comes from a prominent Williamsburg, Brooklyn, family.

His longtime friend Levi Okunov said the Karpens had to flee the city for the weekend. “The community wants to kill him,” he said. Hasidic community activist Isaac Weinberger said Karpen should have known better. “We don’t watch television. We don’t go to the movies, so to be in a movie is the worst thing. It’s a shame for any Hasid,” he said.

[From the New York Daily News]

Karpen did praise Natalie Portman and her acting. He said the two spoke in Hebrew, and Portman told him she wanted to become more religious. He said he didn’t even realize Portman was a big Hollywood star. This story is interesting, and it’s a bit challenging to comment appropriately on someone’s religion. All communities have their own standards, and certainly the Hasidic community’s are much more stringent than most of us are used to. Matisyahu, the Hasidic rapper who had a Top 40 hit a few years ago, hasn’t seen this kind of backlash from the Hasidic community, from what I’ve been able to ascertain. However until recently he was with a Jewish record label. To me it seems a little sad that Karpen received this level of backlash for taking the role.

Lindsay Lohan’s dad Micheal never hesitates to get all preachy or to talk about his famous daughter if it will get him some press. He found God while in jail for multiple charges including assault and drunk driving. In March, 2007 he got out after less than two years served out of a four year sentence and was anxious to re-connect with his daughter and remain in the public eye. He now works for a spiritual-based rehab clinic and even got ordained as a minister. Good for him for turning his life around and all, but he’s got the same fame whore bug as his ex-wife and two daughters and can’t shut up.

Michael Lohan said recently that he worries for Lindsay because she’s taking the same prescription medications that killed Heath Ledger. And as for his ex-wife’s new reality show in which his other kids star, he said that Lindsay won’t be doing the show, because she’s “a silver screen star,” and an “actress” and that “I don’t think the reality genre is a place for her.”

Back in January, Lindsay’s dad said he was looking for the dealers who sold her the drugs that made her go to rehab, and said “God is going to get even with this guy. He’s destroyed a lot of lives.”

How interesting to learn that Lindsay’s God-fearing dad was enjoying the company of some strippers along with a bunch of his buddies:

Michael Lohan - newly ordained as a minister and actually running a rehab facility these days - made a… pilgrimage to Manhattan strip emporium Rick’s Cabaret, where he flashed a big wad o’ cash and treated two buddies to a sizzling string of in-your-face lap dances! My Spywitness reports Preacher Lohan didn’t drink booze with his pals or order private dances, but he sneaked peeks at the action - and spent nearly an hour lost in conversation with a hot brunette dancer - salvaging her soul, no doubt.

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, Mike Walker's column, March 17, 2008]

I’m no expert on religion, but don’t they generally preach against strip clubs and all the debauchery that goes along with paying women to get naked for you? Maybe Michael Lohan was there on a mission to save some strippers from their wanton lives, picking up a girlfriend or two in the process.

Michael Lohan is shown at the premiere of “High School Confidential” on Wednesday. Header image via D-Listed.

Paris Hilton continues on her never ending quest to appear to have depth. Unfortunately when you’re as shallow as Paris, there’s not much to work with. Remember her planned trip to Africa to feed starving orphans (or some such cliché)? Well that didn’t exactly pan out… you know because it was hard… but luckily Paris has stumbled upon the next best way to look deep. She’s teamed up with a fake guru to wander the streets of L.A., holding metaphysical books and looking pained. Oh Paris, you’re so unique.

Always one to take the road less traveled Paris Hilton has stepped out with the latest fashion must-have - her very own Buddhist monk, complete with flowing orange robes and a mane of grey hair. The bizarre duo were spotted wandering around LA, taking time to pop into a spiritual book shop and a luxury hotel.

The 27-year-old went for and understated look, with a demure white outfit as she browsed the shelves of the Bodhi Tree bookstore. The hotel-heiress has been attempting change her party-girl image and it looks as if the ageing monk is giving her a helping hand.

Paris and her “guru” sat down to read a book called “The Path to the Painted Shaman” and the Hollywood celebrity appeared to be listening intently to what he had to say. The monk also persuaded Paris to give away a piece of diamond jewelery as they wandered the streets together.

[From the Daily Mail]

I’m sure it was just good quality cubic zirconia. I doubt Paris Hilton would give away diamonds for anything – though I’d really like to know who she supposedly gave them to. Was it a street person, or just some random passerby? Did the person ask for it, or was the guru bringing it up at random? The best part is that the guru isn’t a guru at all – he’s an actor.

So you didn’t think Paris Hilton was phony enough? Her “Guru” that has supposedly changed her life is actually a Hollywood actor. His name is Maxie Santillan. He’s starred in tons of films and TV shows including “My Name is Earl” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” According to IMDB, Maxie’s latest projects are all in “post production” so clearly he has enough free time to whore it up for Paris.

BTW, Maxie’s MySpace profile quote makes it clear — he’s the perfect spiritual guide for Paris. It reads, “Burbank can kiss my a**.”

[From TMZ]

There’s no way to ascertain whether Paris knows Santillan is an actor or if she thinks he’s really a monk. I really really really hope this is for an upcoming episode of Punk’d or something. Which I don’t think is even on anymore, but if there was anyone who deserves to be Punk’d, it’s definitely Paris. She’d laugh like she was in on it the whole time, but only because she has no idea what’s going on, and in that type of situation it’s always best to laugh.

Paris is shown out with her “Shaman” on 3/1/08. She is also shown in 944 Magazine. If I had a dollar for every time a guru told me to dress like that…

For five months along, Nicole Kidman sure is doing a good job of hiding her growing stomach. Especially because it seems from these pictures that she’s not trying to hide it at all. Nicole is supposedly five months along. I am no pregnancy expert, but I had no idea a person could have such a small stomach at that point. That’s what J-Lo looked like 48 hours after conception. I have don’t know what’s going on here, but something is fishy. Nicole was out and about promoting her film “The Golden Compass” in Japan. Depending on who you believe, the film supposedly promotes atheism.

“These books denigrate Christianity, thrash the Catholic Church and sell the virtues of atheism,” asserted [Bill Donohue, president and CEO] of Catholic League, who earlier this month called on Christians to boycott the movie.”

[From the Christian Post]

Interestingly, Nicole said that both of her children, who are being raised as Scientologists by ex-husband Tom Cruise, have seen the film. One would think this could cause quite the parental skirmish between the former spouses. Though Scientologists aren’t Christians, many say that the film promotes atheism on the whole. However it should also be mentioned that Nicole has said she considers herself Catholic, and yet she starred in the film.

In the story, a malevolent governing body called “the Church,” which answers to the “Vatican Council,” is known to kidnap children for experimentation. With the help of a golden compass that reveals a coded answer to any question asked by the user, Lyra, by the trilogy’s end, gets to the bottom of the missing children and kills a character called “God.”

[From the Christian Post]

“The Golden Compass” sounds very interested and complicated – surprisingly so for a children’s movie. Nicole said both her kids have seen it, and she’s glad to make a kid’s movie once in a while.

During the press conference, the five-month pregnant star revealed she had deliberately chosen The Golden Compass script because it’s child-friendly.

She said: “My Bella and Connor are 13 and 15. So they have seen the film and they loved it… my child inside won’t see the film for a long time.”

“But I think once you have children you want to balance the work you do because they give up so much of you to your work. So occasionally you want to make films that they can take their friends to, they can go to the premiere of, that they celebrate.”

[From the Daily Mail]

I can’t help but wonder how much Nicole runs by Tom and visa versa. I would love to know what went on behind closed doors in terms of Connor and Isabella’s religious upbringing. Since her divorce, Nicole has gently said that she considers Scientology to be hogwash, and always did. Her father is a very prominent Australian psychologist, and Scientologists are famously opposed to psychiatry. However her kids were obviously already being raised as such, so whether due to Tom’s insistence or Nicole’s acquiescence, their kids still go to Scientology camp every summer. It’s hard not to wonder if “The Golden Compass” got them thinking. Reading about it has gotten me thinking too. Though I’m still mostly thinking about Nicole Kidman’s confusing lack of visible stomach.

Nicole Kidman is shown at a press conference for The Golden Compass in Tokyo yesterday.

That Christina Aguilera sure is an unusual gal. While she was originally known for competing with Britney Spears for who could have the raunchiest music videos, Aguilera eventually calmed down - while Britney went crazy. Christina stopped partying so much, put out a jazz CD, married (what appears to be a nice guy) and had a baby after a normal period of time. Britney partied more, put out a crap CD, married (what appeared to be a douche bag - though he’s certainly redeemed himself a bit) and popped out two kids with manic fervor. Christina’s story seems to be headed in a happier direction. I think their paths really diverged when they both kissed Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards but only Britney got attention for it. Good to know what kissing Madonna can lead to. While it seems like she’s settled down, Christina’s still not one for tradition - at least not too much of it. At her new son’s bris a few weeks ago, she and husband Jordan Bratman had all the trimmings - including penis-shaped balloons.

“He did have a bris,” Christina said this morning on Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS-FM radio show, referring to the Jewish naming and circumcision ceremony. “We had close friends over to experience the bris with us. We’re a non-conventional couple… we had penis balloons everywhere.”

[From Page Six]

At first I was naively trying to figure out where Christina could possible have gotten penis-shaped balloons for a bris. While I’m not Jewish, I’m generally familiar enough with the ceremony to know that genitala balloons aren’t normally part of the process. Then it occurred to me that the only place - at least that I’m aware of - to get penis-shaped balloons would be a sex store. So while she may have settled down a little bit, Christina Aguilera is still the woman who bought her son’s party decorations at Lover’s Package.

Madonna is one of my top five celebrities to hate. And yes I do sit around ranking them. She’s so smug and holier-than-thou, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why. She has veiny man arms. I realize that’s not a reason to hate someone, but I can add it to my list of reasons I already dislike her. It’s not that she has the veiny man arms, so much as that she seems really proud of the veiny man arms. Actually she just seems overly proud in general. I’m putting together some kind of Madonna kicking task force, if anyone’s interested. Another reason I hate her? Her so-called charity, Raising Malawi, is actually just a front for funneling more money into Philip Berg’s Los Angeles-based Kabbalah Center.

If you thought Madonna pulled a fast one getting Live Nation to give her a $120 million contract, here’s one better. The Material Mom has conned both UNICEF USA and Gucci into helping her raise money for the Kabbalah Center and Madonna’s patron gurus, the Berg Family.

Gucci is throwing an all-star fundraiser on Feb. 6 for Madonna’s charity, Raising Malawi. GUCCI’s “A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi and UNICEF” will take place in heated tents on the north lawn of the United Nations, with special co-hosts Sarah Jessica Parker and Salma Hayek scheduled to attend along with Madonna.

However, neither Gucci nor UNICEF is aware — even though it’s been noted here many times — that Raising Malawi is merely a front for Philip Berg’s Kabbalah Center of Los Angeles. In fact, before anyone writes a check: Raising Malawi is also still not a registered charity. All of its forms, filings and press releases direct back to the Kabbalah Center.

[From Fox News]

The article goes on to point out that Phillip Berg’s son Michael founded Raising Malawi supposedly to help Malawian orphans. Instead, Berg and the Raising Malawi staff have been “indoctrinate unsuspecting Malawi orphans into their brand of mysticism” according to the article. I don’t generally give a lot of credit to Fox News, but internet research indicates that what they’re saying definitely checks out. It’s important to note that Kabbalah is different from most other forms of Judaism.

Though she’s never officially converted, Madonna has often proclaimed herself “an ambassador for Judaism.” Again, it’s important to note that studying Kabbalah doesn’t make one an expert in Judaism. In fact many people could argue that she’s been very disrespectful towards their religion. Kabbalah is only supposed to be taught to Jews who are strictly adherent. They also need to attain a certain high level of Talmudic education. A lapsed Catholic doesn’t fall into that category. If you need more reason to disrespect Madonna, definitely read the article in its entirety.

In more trivial “Madonna is a douche bag” news, it’s been reported that she spend over $10,000 a month on water. Yes the woman who made sure each of her kids got only three Christmas presents so they stayed grounded must herself drink specially blessed Kabbalah water which costs $5 for a small bottle. Heaven forbid heathen Dasani – or tap water – touch her lips.

Picture note by Jaybird: Here’s Madonna after arriving at JFK on December 2nd. Thanks to Splash News. She is seen below outside the gym, thanks to PRPhotos.

Evel Knievel’s family is going all-out for his funeral, or, as his son Kelly Knievel said, “We’re throwing a funeral.” And you know what, I’m all right with that. Evel lived an outlandish, daredevil lifestyle. According to his family, he was very specific about his funeral requests, and if that’s what he wanted, why not? Knievel’s send-off will include a fireworks show Sunday night in Butte, Montana , followed by a public viewing the next morning. His funeral will be held Monday at the Butte Civic Center and will be officiated by televangelist Robert H. Schuller. Seem an odd choice? Well despite his hard living ways, Knievel converted to Christianity this past spring. The story is rather interesting.

On April 1, 2007, Knievel announced to a worldwide audience that he “believed in Jesus Christ” for the first time. He professed his personal faith in Christ to more than 4,000 people who gathered inside the Crystal Cathedral for Palm Sunday services in Orange County, California, and to millions via an Hour of Power telecast of the service to over 100 countries.

Knievel told how he had refused for 68 years to convert to Christianity because he didn’t want to surrender his lifestyle of “the gold and the gambling and the booze and the women.” He explained his conversion experience by saying, “All of a sudden, I just believed in Jesus Christ. I did, I believed in him!”

Knievel recounted how he “rose up in bed and, I was by myself, and I said, ‘Devil, Devil, you bastard you, get away from me. I cast you out of my life….’ I just got on my knees and prayed that God would put his arms around me and never, ever, ever let me go.” At his request, he was baptized before the congregation and TV cameras by Dr. Robert H. Schuller, Founding Pastor of the Crystal Cathedral. Christianity Today reported that “…Knievel’s testimony triggered mass baptisms at the Crystal Cathedral.”

[From Wikipedia]

I can’t help but be a little wary of televangelists, but to each his own. The Butte Civic Center can hold about 10,000 and officials expect it to reach capacity. Afterwards, Knievel’s body will be driven along a 6-mile lip in Butte named Evel Knievel Way. He will then be buried privately. According to Marko Lucich, the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce executive, Butte had an annual Evel Knievel festival, which Knievel had actively promoted. He told the Associated Press the funeral will draw “‘a little bit of everything. You’ll see people in suits. Others will be in motorcycle apparel. Whatever people choose will be appropriate.’” Seems like a joyful celebration of a life, and an appropriate send off.

We already knew that Tom Cruise was a big ball of crazy. So crazy, in fact, that nothing you say about him is really all that surprising to people anymore. And that’s sort of a letdown, to be honest. “Tom Cruise eats the flesh of living baby birds” or “Tom Cruise has a tree in his backyard made from human skin that he uses in his ritual sacrifices” or “Tom Cruise said he was going to eat Suri’s placenta.” That last one is actually true, though he claimed after the fact that he was joking. One thing Tom can never be accused of joking about is Scientology. Xenu’s favorite son has been proselytizing for years, and it’s gotten to the point where he’s so rabid and crazy and drooling that we don’t pay any attention to him anymore.

But famous biographer Andrew Morton has decided to take a much deeper look into Tom Cruise’s psyche than any of the rest of us would ever be comfortable with. I imagine discovering the inner workings of Tom’s brain would kind of be like that movie “The Cell” – sort of like a Salvador Dali painting brought to life. You must just want to run away. But Morton – who is known as a very thorough researcher and has written the authoritative biography of Princess Diana - has managed to write a book about Cruise that is anticipated will expose a lot of the skeletons in Cruise’s closet.

Unfortunately (but not surprisingly) Morton is being hounded by Scientology thugs, likely dispatched at the behest of Cruise.

FORMER tabloid royal reporter Andrew Morton – author of revealing books on Princess Diana, Monica Lewinsky and Madonna – has run into serious trouble with his latest subject, Hollywood star Tom Cruise. Dewsbury-born Morton, 54, says he has been forced to sell his flat in London and go “underground” because of aggressive pressure to drop the bio­graphy from Cruise’s associates in the Church of Scientology. “I have received threats from the Scientologists and things have become pretty heavy – to the extent that it’s almost more than my lawyers can ­handle,” Morton tells me. “I’ve sold my flat and I’m not telling anyone where I’m moving to. I intend to disappear for a while.”

Cruise was said to be furious to learn that Morton was investigating his love life, the rumors about his sexuality and his involvement with Scientology. The cult was founded by sci-fi author L Ron Hubbard in 1954 and holds that humans are descended from an exiled race of aliens called Thetans. Similar attempts to reveal the extent of Cruise’s links with Scientology have been abandoned by American journalists after heavy-handed warnings from the cult, whose Hollywood members include John Travolta and Lisa Marie Presley.

Cruise has always been sensitive about criticism over his involvement with the movement, to which he gives considerable financial support. He also insisted actress Katie Holmes, join the religion before they married last year. Compared to Morton’s success with his first Diana book (from which he made millions thanks to the Princess’s collaboration) his project on Cruise is proving far more problematic. When Morton was in Toronto to meet sources who knew Cruise from when he filmed Cocktail in the city, he was overheard complaining that, compared with the Church of Scientology “reporting on the Royal Family was a walk in Hyde Park”.

[From the Daily Express]

I have to say - whatever the Scientologists are doing - if it’s too much for lawyers, they must be going really, really far. I’m assuming they’re drowning them in paperwork or something. But they must be doing a lot more to Morton personally if he’s selling his home and going into hiding. You generally don’t do that over lawsuits run amok.

As much as we joke about Scientology, it is a dangerous cult/religion/whatever you want to call it. There have been reports of Scientologists kidnapping members who tried to leave, and making them go to Scientology boot camps to be reprogrammed. There are too many claims to go into, but here’s a quick example of one case, which led to a lot of legal trouble.

Scientology killed Lisa McPherson in Clearwater, Florida, on December 5, 1995. She was held against her will for 17 days, denied medical care, and forcibly sedated. When her guards tried to force her to undergo the Introspection Rundown and she refused, she was kept in an isolation lock-down until she died from severe dehydration. Forensic entomologists later identified 110 cockroach feeding sites on her body, and three nationally prominent forensic pathologists opined that the manner of death was “homicide”. (The pathologists were Calvin Bandt, M.D. (affidavit), Werner Spitz, M.D. (affidavit), and John Coe, M.D.)

[From Carnegie Mellon]

If I were Morton, I’d be scared too. Freedom of the press is not a value the Scientologists hold highly. Though I’m sure if he gets his book out, it’ll get a lot of press, make him a lot of money, and be pretty interesting. He might find himself chained up in a basement at some point, but I’m sure Tom Cruise will have nothing to do with that.

Jake Gyllenhaal supposedly went to Catholic church with his maybe-girlfriend Reese Witherspoon. The paparazzi have photographed Reese outside of church before, so it’s suspicious that there are no photos or other details. These two are said to have entered separately and to have “prayed together.” This is worded ambiguously and it’s hard to figure out if they regularly going to church together or if it was just a one-time thing. I doubt it’s even true.

Episcopalian-raised Reese is a regular at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills and now Jake, reportedly a Buddhist, has been joining her. In fact, Reese, 31, and Jake, 26, helped to keep their romance quiet for months by avoiding most public places - except church. A fellow church-goer confirms the couple has been spotted there while an insider explains their secrecy. “They didn’t go in together because they didn’t want to draw attention,” says the pal. “They’d meet at church and pray together.”

[From In Touch, print edition, November 19, 2007]

It probably never happened. There was a huge hoopla over the fact that they left the same office building 45 minutes apart, so if it was true that they were going to church together there would either be separate pictures of them entering and/or leaving the church or In Touch would add the actual date of the supposed church attendance to backup this story. As it is, there are only vague blurbs from a “fellow churchgoer” and an “insider” and In Touch is the only tabloid to cover this.

These two were photographed holding hands all over Rome after their movie came out - and bombed - at the box office. But apart from those all-too-perfect photos there’s nothing. They supposedly went to Kate Hudson’s Halloween party together, but there are only photos taken outside a car of two people in costumes and masks who are unrecognizable. The paparazzi do follow Reese to church, but maybe they stopped out of respect or boredom or something and didn’t catch her this one week with Jake. I’m sure that’s how it happened, since this report sounds so believable.

How much do you want to bet the story of their “romance” will fade and we’ll have another tabloid breakup in about a month? By that point most people will have forgotten about them.

In related and more amusing Reese Witherspoon news, she recently told Britain’s Daily Express that her four-year old son, Deacon, wanted to be a pizza delivery boy. Pizza Hut was all over that and sent Reese’s son a bunch of pizza vouchers, a little mini uniform, and a mini delivery car. It sounds like an actual small delivery car replica that he can ride around, because the press release from Pizza Hut encourages Deacon to follow his dream of becoming a pizza delivery boy and says the car is “to polish your driving skills.”

Sorry for the same damn header image of Reese and Jake, but apart from these photos at the Rendition photocall there’s nothing of the two of them together in any of the agencies we subscribe to. Thanks to Splash News for this photo from 10/22/07.