ACLU lawsuit to challenge Ill. gay marriage ban

CHICAGO (AP) — More than two dozen gay and lesbian couples in Illinois plan to file lawsuits Wednesday arguing that it's unconstitutional for the state to deny them the right to marry, a move advocates hope will lead to legalized same-sex marriage in Illinois.

The two lawsuits — backed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois and the New York-based gay advocacy group Lambda Legal — include couples from the Chicago area, Bloomington and Marion. Both challenge a state law that defines marriage as between a man and woman, arguing that the Illinois Constitution guarantees the right for same-sex couples to marry under due process and equality clauses.

Kim Kardashian goes braless at Atlantic City party

London: Kim Kardashian wore a revealing little black dress and no bra after Kanye West ‘urged her to be more daring with fashion’, to the Pool After Dark party in Atlantic City. The 31-year-old reality star headed straight to the red carpet event with a sheer lace back outfit with towering black Christian Louboutin heels at the Harrah’s Casino after she jetted back from London.

MADONNA TO LADY GAGA I Can Steal Your Songs Too

The shoe was on the other foot in Israel Friday -- Madonna performed a cover of Lady Gaga's hit song "Born This Way" ... the same song Madonna called a rip-off of her earlier work ... but it's unlikely this was an homage to L.G.

Madonna was rehearsing for a concert in Tel Aviv -- singing her own song "Express Yourself" -- then seamlessly transitioned into Lady Gaga's "Born This Way."

BRITNEY VS. JLO It's All About the Moolah

Jennifer Lopez helped Britney Spears secure a $15 million paycheck for "X Factor" -- because Britney had one intractable demand ... she had to make more than J Lo did for her first season on "American Idol."

JLo raked in $12 mil for her first season on "American Idol." There are reports she made $20 mil for the season that just ended, but we hear it's less than that.

Facebook Falls Below $30 as Option Trading Begins

NEW YORK—Facebook Inc.'s shares tumbled under $30 for the first time, 11 days after the social-media giant launched its initial public offering, as options trading began Tuesday and a negative sentiment continued to weigh on the stock.

Shares fell 7.5% to $29.53 in recent trading, despite a broader market rally. The stock traded as low as $29.35, down nearly 23% from its IPO price of $38 on May 18. Facebook shares have slid over the past couple weeks following a messy IPO process and because of concerns about the company's growth potential.