We usually expect the worst when a celebrity walks into a courtroom.  Ever since O.J. Simpson made celebrity trials as interesting – if not more so – than their professional work, the public has found itself captivated whenever a big-name star stands before a judge in the past couple decades.  And, when this scenario occurs, nobody is surprised when the celebrity in question leaves court with a conviction.  Sometimes it’s simply a DUI or a drug abuse case.  Other times, it’s robbery, child abuse, or murder.  No matter what the circumstances, there are few things more public than a celebrity with legal trouble.

Lindsay Lohan knows this all too well. Her legal troubles began in the spring and summer of 2007, when she was arrested twice for a DUI – first in May and then in July. She was also charged with cocaine possession and driving with a suspended license at the same time. In court, Lohan entered a plea deal and agreed to extensive probation and community service so as to avoid a jail sentence. Over the ensuing three years, Lohan was in and out of court as she repeatedly violated the terms of her probation; she was cited for drinking alcohol, failing drug tests, and not taking her prescribed therapy and alcohol education classes.

Then, last February, Lohan stole a necklace from a Venice, California jewelry store. She was sentenced to a short jail term and to 16 hours of community service. That was the last time we heard from her.

So when Lohan returned to court this week, we understandably expected a new string of bad news. The only question was what that news was. Did she fail another drug test? Return to the jewelry store and steal black tungsten rings for men? Neglect her community service?

It turns out that she did none of those things. In fact, hell might have frozen over when the judge commended Lohan on her progress and said that she only needed 14 more days of community service and five more therapy sessions before her next hearing, scheduled for March 29th. If she fills these final requirements by that date, Lohan will walk out of court with her legal troubles hopefully in the past.

Lohan is scheduled to host Saturday Night Live on March 3rd, the first time since will have hosted since 2006, before her legal problems had begun and when she was still known as a successful actress. Does the return to SNL indicate that she’s come full cycle and that her court issues are firmly in the past? Only time will tell.

Guest Contributor,  Alex Summers

Jessica Biel should have worn her engagement ring sooner. A source who attended the “Saturday Night Live” after-party at Asellina early Sunday morning tells us that the actress’ engagement ring from Justin Timberlake, which she has never worn in public, was the talk of the soiree.

The guest says “SNL” alum Amy Poehler, who returned for a special appearance, and Kristin Wiig “loved the ring and chatted her up about it” at the Gansevoort Park hotel’s eatery.

Our insider says Biel and Timberlake — who reportedly got engaged in late December — were “very lovey” and “kissed a few times” at the shindig. The source adds that when Maya Rudolph, who hosted, made her entrance, she got a big round of applause from a crowd that included Jason Sudeikis, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton and Evan Rachel Wood.

Straight up, Paula Abdul was furious about Simon Cowell ’s decision to ax her from “The X Factor.”

Two sources used the same term to describe the singer/dancer’s reaction to learning she would not be back for a second season: “used.”

While Cowell and fellow “X Factor” judge Antonio (L.A.) Reid participated in a conference call Wednesday to discuss the future of the Fox show, sources close to Abdul revealed her anger about being relegated to the past.

A source who worked with Abdul on “X Factor” says “Paula went ballistic when she found out she wasn’t back” and “told Simon that she felt used.” The insider says she “screamed” at Cowell and the producers. “She didn’t take the news lightly at all.”

After reports broke last month that Abdul had been cut from the “X Factor” team, she released a statement to the press.  “Yes, it’s true; I won’t be returning to ‘The X Factor’ next season,” her statement read. “I’ve learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions oftentimes override personal considerations.”

Abdul added that “The X-Factor” team had been “communicating about this for a while now” and that she had “absolute understanding of the situation.”

Behind the scenes, our source says, “Paula’s [handlers were] working overtime to control her and begged her to release the statement rather than rant and rave on Twitter and online like she wanted.”  Abdul, says the source, finally relented after “an incredible amount of persuasion from her team.”

The insider says Cowell, who bickered constantly with Abdul when they co-starred as judges on “American Idol,” hired the pint-size former pop star “to see if she would help draw ‘Idol’-sized ratings.”  Alas, Abdul “started to crumble again under the pressure of shooting a television show” and began displaying “unpredictable behavior.”

The statement Abdul released also noted that “Simon is, and will remain, a dear friend of mine.” A second source indicates that much is true.  This person agrees that Abdul “felt used,” but also notes that Cowell’s decision to replace her was “purely business,” from his perspective.

“They were friends” after “American Idol,” says the second source, adding that they probably will remain friends.  Our first source also notes Abdul is “much better off not on the show and is starting to do much better than she was while shooting.”

During Wednesday’s teleconference, Cowell addressed a question about Abdul’s departure by saying that she, fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones, who also won’t be returning “were gracious and respectful.”

“They are friends,” Cowell added, explaining that “our shows always have to evolve and in this case we did it sooner rather than later.”

“There wasn’t anything negative about them,” he said, noting “there are huge opportunities to work with all of them over the years and I think it will happen.”

Guess who want to join X Factor…?  Miss Britney Spears…Now 30, the pop star is ready to join the judges panel!  We were told that Spears reached out to the show but it hasn’t been confirmed.

Britney Spears wants to be a judge on X Factor

The show recently fired judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger plus host Steve Jones.  Another pop icon now in talks to be a judge?  Janet Jackson and Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie are also in the running for the show.  It will be interesting to see who they think will raise the ratings…!

The countdown has begun…Oscar Sunday is almost upon us!  Most of these celebs have already been prepping themselves.  Visiting designers, picking out jewelry and getting their skin primed and ready for their Red Carpet Close-up:)

Lea Black's Sudden Youth Skincare Line

Beauty Style Watch is a huge fan of Sudden Youth Skincare by Lea Black, star of The Real Housewives of Miami, and creator of Sudden Youth.  The Bender Sisters use it every day and their skin definitely has taken on a more youthful appearance and gone are those awful fine lines around their eyes and brow line.  Sudden Youth has a huge celebrity following.  Here are just a few using it to look absolutely flawless (without surgery or injections), at The 84th Annual Academy Awards this Sunday, February 26, 2012.

And the Oscar for the most amazing skin goes to…

Meryl Streep Oscar winner and nominated again for 2012 Best Actress "Iron Lady"

Jessica Chastain nominated for Best Supporting Actress "The Help"

British Actress Janet McTeer nominated for Best Supporting Actress "Albert Nobbs"

Funny girl Melissa McCarthy for Best Supporting Actress "Bridesmaid"

Viola Davis nominated for Best Actress "The Help"

All of these top celebs and many more have tried Sudden Youth and can’t live without it!  Creator Lea Black, modeled her skincare line after her grandmother and mother’s egg white facial.  The line includes:  glycolic pearlized face wash, apple stem cell serum, apple stem cell light moisturizer, and her amazing facial contour recovery mixture.  Perfect for all skin types…The Bender Sisters are devoted users and fans of Lea’s…

The Bender Sisters are Red Carpet Ready thanks to Sudden Youth Skincare

“Okay Mr. DeMille’s, we’re ready for our close-up…”

the girls in the bsw beauty dept.

Even though the Grammys seemed to herald his return, Chris Brown still has quite a few angry music lovers to answer to, most especially Miranda Lambert.

The country superstar made it clear that her feud with Brown, 22, is far from over during a show at the University of Massachusetts Thursday.

Prior to performing her song “Gunpowder and Lead,” Lambert, 28, brought out a neon green poster bearing the words “Take Notes Chris Brown” to let her fans know that she hasn’t dropped the ball in her campaign against the singer.

“Get a good picture now, put it on Twitter,” Lambert told the crowd. “I’ve been in a world of hurt with Chris Brown fans lately … but see, I just have to speak my mind because where I come from, beating up on a woman is never okay.”

According to E! Online, the singer then smirked, “So that’s why my daddy taught me early on in life how to use a shotgun.”

“Gunpowder and Lead,” a hit off Lambert’s 2007 album, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” is about a woman who prepares to shoot and kill her abusive husband just as soon as he’s released from jail.

Earlier in the week, Brown responded to haters with two messages on Twitter that have since been removed.

“HATE ALL U WANT BECUZ I GOT A GRAMMY Now!  That’s the ultimate F–k OFF!” he wrote following an outpouring of outrage on the social networking site.

“I’M BACK SO WATCH MY BACK as I walk away from all this negativity #teambreezygrammy,” he later posted.

Both comments no longer appear on the singer’s Twitter feed.

In response to his tweets, Lambert posted a smug: “Oh and one more thing for all who are asking … I have a Grammy too.”

Lindsay Lohan is scheduled to host “Saturday Night Live,” and she did it all by herself!  The 25 year old actress told BSW Buzz that she didn’t need Dina Lohan, her mother who used to manage her career, to land the gig on March 3, 2012.

Lindsay Lohan to host SNL

Lohan’s rep reported that Dina had nothing to do with this job, despite reports that she is still managing Lindsay’s career.  We were also told that Lohan is currently managed by Untitled Entertainment, represented by ICM and added that no family members are involved in the ‘shepherding’ of her career

TMZ reported on Sunday that the actress personally reached out to “SNL” executive producer Lorne Michaels, whom she reportedly sees as a father figure, and set up a date for the hosting gig.  This will be her fourth time hosting the show since 2006.   Lohan will be off probation on March 29, only if she fulfills her court-ordered obligations by then.

BSW Buzz

Mattel is giving the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge the royal treatment.  on April 7, the toy company will be releasing Prince William and Kate Middleton dolls marking the couple’s first wedding anniversary.

Prince William and Kate Middleton as Mattel Dolls

These limited-edition dolls will be wearing replicas of what the couple wore on their wedding day, a miniature version of the infamous Sarah Burtonfor Alexander McQueen gown for Middleton, and a red-and-blue military jacket for Prince William.  Middleton’s doll will even include a tiny sapphire engagement ring and a version of the Cartier tiara she wore.

Believe it or not, this Royal Couple is available now for pre-orders at:  barbiecollector.com ($100 per pair)