Breaking up is kinda easy to do if you're John Mayer:

A guest at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood tells Celebrity Babylon…that singer John Mayer, 29, was yelling into his phone with his head down outside by the pool on Monday morning, June 11. Says the hotel guest, "He said 'Jess' a bunch of times, so I would think he was talking to Jessica Simpson. There was a lot I couldn’t hear, but at the end before he hung up, he told her to stop calling, stop texting, stop all of it — leave me alone!

What a class act, humiliating his ex like that. If you're having trouble visualizing this elaborate display of rejection, think of the scene in Can't Buy Me Love when newly popular Ronald Miller goes off on Cindy Mancini in front of everyone to fully establish dominance before their month of sham dating ends, breaking her heart in the process. Of course, 45 minutes later he learns the error of his ways, and his regret culminates in one of the most triumphant monologues ever to be committed to celluloid ("Nerds, jocks. My side, your side. It's all bullshit."). Obviously Mayer hasn't basked in the revelation that was pre-Grey's—and far superior—Patrick Dempsey.

CONTINUED »

Katherine Heigl, of My Father the Hero fame, tells Entertainment Weekly that Isaiah Washington thanked her for helping him see the error of his ways following an incident in which Washington called Grey's Anatomy costar, TR Knight, a "faggot" (that's even getting boring to type).

Isaiah thanked me, which I didn’t understand. He was almost grateful. I don’t know Isaiah well, but he takes his work seriously and he loves his character.

He made a big mistake, and it was thoughtless and boneheaded, and I think he’s very sorry and embarrassed. This is something that will have changed the scope of his life.

Not "will have," Katherine, has. There are plenty of reports that Washington's already been fired, which Heigl ostensibly supported. Where was she with all this information of penitence when it could have helped salvage a man's career? She said he approached her on set. That must have been weeks ago—possibly months. She waits until now? Wonderful. And just in time to get her name in the papers and the blogs on the opening weekend of her new film.

[Source]

Ten years ago today, Jeff Buckley drowned to death in Memphis. If you're not sure who Jeff Buckley is, try to imagine Elliott Smith without the suicidal tendencies or John Mayer with good ideas. Though his passing was a shame, perhaps it's better that he went early; this way, there's only so many songs of his Grey's Anatomy can sneak into their soundtrack with, as some dipshit puns, "surgical precision." Yuck!

RIP, buddy.

Months after calling Grey's Anatomy costar TR Knight a "faggot" and subsequently attending therapy to work on his anger management skills, Isaiah Washington is not submitting himself for consideration in this year's Emmys.

It wasn't the best TV season for Washington, who allegedly slurred castmate T.R. Knight on the set last October and got into a fight with Patrick Dempsey over the incident. In January, Washington exacerbated the situation, which had largely blown over, when he told the worldwide media attending the Golden Globes that the slur never occurred but used offensive language to make his point.

Washington probably figured he wouldn't receive much love from Emmy voters anyway, and it's smart to stay away from high-profile events where the media might be looking for additional, and controversial, soundbites.

It is also being said that Washington will not be asked back to the hit show next season.

In light of these developments, as well as the Imus scandal, we must ask ourselves if what we now expect out of our celebrities is not only good work, but also beliefs that jibe with our own.

Consider this: Marlon Brando, without a doubt one of the greatest actors in the history of film, said this, "You've seen every single race besmirched, but you never saw an unfavorable image of the Kike because the Jews were ever so watchful for that. They never allowed it to be shown on screen." Absolutely abhorrent and misguided words, but should we have crucified him? Should we have booted him from Hollywood? Keep in mind that if we did, we wouldn't have had Vito Corleone, Stanley Kowalski or Colonel Walter E Kurtz.

If what we expect out of those that we celebrate is kindness and tolerance, how many great pieces of art would we miss out on?

[Source]

• This video above is why HBO will never, ever be better than your local public access channel. Ever. [Viceland]

• Beckham nudie shoot or Photoshop? Keep in mind that statistics do give credibility to the uncircumcised penis. [DListed]

• Letterman's widely known for his tough questions. [DH]

• CMT Awards go off as planned as "nu country" continues to shame Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. [Glitterati]

• Jessica out with the girls. Question: Why do women with big boobs think it's funny to call them "the girls"? [HT]

• Everyone's leaving the tranquil, healthy work environment that is Grey's Anatomy. Weird. [INO]

• For some reason, Scientology practitioners learn to put an inordinate amount of hubris behind their ignorance. [AB]

Queerty reminded us that GLAAD held their 18th Annual GLAAD Media Awards last evening. As you might expect, slurred poster boy of gays in media, TR Knight, served as the initial master of ceremonies and also represented Grey's Anatomy when the show won outstanding individual episode for "Where the Boys Are."

As you might not expect, Jennifer Aniston was given this year's "Vanguard Award," and here's why:

Jennifer Aniston is, without a doubt, one of the most charismatic, talented, and celebrated actresses in the world today. It is all the more refreshing then, that she hasn't shied away from roles that playfully or dramatically explore the boundaries of human sexuality and relationships. For ten seasons, Jennifer Aniston played Rachel Green on Friends, a show that included, from its very first season, a portrayal of a lesbian family.

So, she was on a show that had a fair and accurate depiction of a lesbian family? That makes her a vanguard for the gay community? Well then, in keeping with that logic, Isaiah Washington should expect his GLAAD Vanguard Award next year.

PS Wilson Cruz—Ricky from My So-Called Life—was there. Remember when he got kicked out on Christmas and Angela looked everywhere for him? Jesus. That guy's a vanguard.

[Source]

• They should have sent home the Russian bride last night. [DS]

• Go leave Britney a note on her site and tell her to get that wig off her head! [DListed]

• More info on the Grey's spinoff. It's about a sexy gynecologist, and it just gave jocks everywhere their Halloween costume idea. [Jossip]

• Winona's alive and…she's alive. [SNO]

• Uh oh! It's Willie Horton in couture. [ASL]

• Now that she's decimated her brain and figure, Britney's going after her tooth enamel. [INO]

• Forrest Gump 2? Forrest falls ass backwards into a limb regeneration process. Lt. Dan finally able to dance again. Tears. [CN]

• DJ Lohan spinning "I Drink Alone," "Cocaine" and "One Bourbon, One Scotch and One Beer" for old times' sake. [PopSugar]

• Richie may be engaged. Still not engaging. [DListed]

• Jael from Top Model 8 has been exploited previously, giving her a leg up in the industry. [CityRag]

• Jessica Simpson in a movie about a talented, naive young woman who becomes a pawn for businessmen. Is this a documentary? [ASL]

• Katherine Heigl learning the hard way that sometimes the homophobes are more integral to the plot. [Jossip]

• No, that's not your nana, that's just an Olsen. [INO]

• They can't get married because Penelope Bloom would sound too much like a children's book heroine. [IDLYITW]

• Finally, someone willing to speak out against the relentless bitching of people who don't like DUIs. [IDLYITW]

• I'm thinking about suing Michael Jackson for my coffee being too cold at Starbucks right now. I'm sure he has something to do with it. [Queerty]

• Nick Cannon still playing way out of his league. [Star]

• I doubt the No Doubt reunion will be spectacular. [ICYDK]

• The boobs should never be bigger than the pregnant belly. [HT]

• Think this means they'll have to do the bunny hop? [ASL]

• Grey's Anatomy spin-off to have 100 percent less Isaiah Washington. [JJ]

• I'm from Rolling Stone and I need two double espressos. [Jossip]

Fergie's come out to dispel rumors that she and Josh Duhamel are engaged, and to address speculation she is–or has been–pregnant.

"I've heard that I've been engaged probably about seven times, and pregnant, but I've never been either," she told reporters in Miami on Thursday. "Sorry to disappoint."

The Black Eyed Peas frontwoman, 31, was in town to kick off the pre-Super Bowl Pepsi Smash outdoor concert series at Miami's Dolphin Stadium, where she sang duets with John Legend, Ludacris and Will.i.am. (The concert will air Saturday on VH-1.)

She did say Duhamel, 34, will join her for the weekend in South Florida, and they will compete in a celebrity go-cart race on Saturday at the American Airlines Arena. It's a big race for Duhamel, who won last year. "I want to see if I can maybe beat him," she said.

While she denied most of the rumors about her life, Fergie did confirm one that I have speculated about—that she is, in fact, Dr. Callie Torres from Grey's Anatomy, and that she uses a different name when acting. When asked why she kept this a secret for so long, Fergie said she didn't want to upset the unwaveringly placid on-set nature of the hit show.

[Source]

Isaiah Washington is slated to return to Grey's Anatomy Thursday, after completing his stint in a counseling program following his use of the word "faggot" in the presence of his gay colleague, TR Knight.

Washington, who plays Dr. Preston Burke, has not been on the set since Jan. 23, the day before he issued a statement saying he would seek counseling "as a necessary step toward understanding why I did what I did and making sure it never happens again."

Washington, 43, has been at the center of controversy since using a homophobic slur to refer to costar T.R. Knight, who is gay. After a firestorm of criticism, Washington apologized, then on Jan. 23 announced: "I have begun counseling."

"I appreciate the fact that I have been given this opportunity and I remain committed to transforming my negative actions into positive results, personally and professionally," he said.

While the type of counseling used for cases such as his can vary, sources say Washington's therapists used the controversial "8th Grade Jerk" technique, in which Washington was noogied and harassed with "More like GAY'S Anatomy!"

PS See this: "Washington, 43, has been at the center of controversy since using a homophobic slur…?" The new rule is no more being scared of words and the whole truth. Instead of writing "a homophobic slur," write "faggot." Also, no more "the n-word." Come on. We're adults, People.

Last evening, Isaiah Washington (aka Dr. McBigot) responded to GLAAD's condemnation and apologized not only for calling Grey's Anatomy co-star TR Knight a "faggot," but also for repeating the word at Monday's Golden Globes. This is an excerpt from the apology (which definitely has the fingerprints of some well-paid publicist all over it):

"I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on `Grey's Anatomy.' I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help."

After issuing his statement, Washington then said he wanted to make sure everyone understood this was only a "civil apology." "Regular apologies," he said, "need to be reserved for arguments between a man and a woman."

[Source]

• WebJunk has a pretty thorough grouping of internet celebs for some VH1 contest and, while it does include hits like Star Wars Kid, this amazing li'l guy and the leprechaun in Alabama, someone was completely remiss in leaving out Afro Ninja. So, I've included it above. [WebJunk]

• If you've just accidentally swallowed some poison and you're having trouble inducing vomiting, you should know that there's definitely a video tape out there of Brandy's little brother urinating on Paris Hilton's best friend, and somehow OJ Simpson is involved. That should help you puke. [TMZ]

• It seems like everyone's more angry about the Grey's Anatomy gay bashing thing than the gay who was bashed. [Jossip]

• Pink's dog drowned. Creepy that someone knows this. [SplashNews]

• Howard Stern (the sad, Anna-Nicole-lapdog one) gave Smith's son the drugs that killed him. Of course, with a mother like Anna Nicole, the poor kid's soul was probably already gone. [INO]

• I guess Brit's not preggo, just bloated and nauseous. [Us]

• Demi's not the only cradle robber. Bruce Willis is proving two can play that game. [PopSugar]

A Methodist pastor in Atlanta is gonna start doing sermons based around Grey's Anatomy in the hopes that McSteamy fans will start filling the pews. Sayeth the rev:

Even though I don't like the show and don't agree with the morals of some of the characters, it is the No. 1 show in that age group [18 to 35]…

Hates the show. Hates the morals. Loves the ratings. Think they have a job for him at FOX? Anyway, we gave the church Stephen Baldwin; trying to take our medical dramedies is just pure greed.

[Source]