News broke earlier this week that Sandra Bullock has adopted a baby boy named Louis -- now an adoption expert is breaking down what her adoption process might have been like, and what she'll be facing in the future. People magazine reported Wednesday that Sandra is the proud mama to an infant boy from New Orleans whom she adopted in January. Dr. Elias Lefferman, CEO and President of Vista Del Mar Family Services, says that Sandra didn't likely receive any star treatment in her adoption of baby Louis -- pointing out that she likely would not have had to wait four years, as was reported by People, if that was the case. Dr. Lefferman also explains that since the adoption process is a lengthy one that is probably still continuing for Bullock, that is why her estranged husband Jesse James is now able to exit Louis' adoption, as reported by ... Read More »

Reps for Bret Michaels are revealing where the ailing rocker has been hospitalized, and the lead neurosurgeon treating him says, "Bret's sheer will to live and fully recover is undeniable." Michaels, who suffered a brain hemorrhage last week, is being treated at the Barrow Neurological Institute -- one of the world’s leading neurological centers, according to his reps -- at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. "In the days following Mr. Michaels' hospitalization, due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage, there was a lot of speculation as to where Mr. Michaels was being treated. Due to the severity of his life-threatening condition, the instantaneous way in which the hemorrhage presented itself, and [out of] respect for his family, his location was not confirmed to the media," Michaels' reps explain. Read More »

"Dancing with the Stars" contender Evan Lysacek is clarifying comments he made about fellow pro figure skater Johnny Weir. "Johnny Weir is an accomplished and talented skater, and I've skated alongside him as part of Team USA for many years," Lysacek tells ET. "Since the Olympics, I've dealt with Johnny's questioning my integrity and sexuality, and I've never spoken out on my own behalf no matter how hurtful those things may have been." In between his "DWTS" duties, Olympic gold medalist Lysacek also figure skates for Smucker's Stars on Ice -- a tour Weir feels he was excluded from because of its "family friendly" atmosphere. Read More »

An Orange County realtor tells ET that Sandra Bullock and Jesse James have put their multi-million dollar Sunset Beach home up for sale. Realtor Chuck Buscemi tells us the estranged couple have put their home on the market for $5,995,000. Buscemi says the home will be sold discreetly. It won't be in the Multiple Listing Service and potential buyers will have to pre-qualify. Read More »

Former "The Dukes of Hazzard" star Catherine Bach's husband Peter Lopez was found dead Friday, and Bach is reacting to the tragic news. "The Lopez family has suffered a tragic personal loss," a rep for Bach tells ET. "Catherine and the girls would appreciate your prayers." ET has learned that the fire department was called at 11:27 a.m. for a reported shooting in Encino, CA. Medical response was dispatched to the location. Officers tell ET that Lopez's death was an apparent suicide, although they are still investigating. The case has been handed over to the coroner's office pending an official determination of the cause of death. Read More »

John Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter sat in the hot seat to go one-on-one with Oprah, and now the couple who was there for the entire affair -- Andrew and Cheri Young – provide insight to our Diane Dimond! "She was truthful of what she believes," says Cheri of Hunter's televised interview with Oprah. "However, I also think she was protecting John Edwards." "I don't think she was honest," says Andrew. "I think she was trying to put the most positive spin on a very, very, very negative situation." Read More »

Former "Full House" child star Jodie Sweetin is reportedly expecting baby No. 2! Sweetin, 28, and her boyfriend Morty Coyle are expecting their first child together later this year, says People.com. "They're happy," the actress' rep tells the site. Sweetin also has a 2-year-old daughter with her ex-husband Cody Herpin. Read More »

A 22-year-old former college student accused of hacking into Sarah Palin's e-mail in 2008 has been convicted on two charges in the case. A federal jury found David Kernell guilty of unauthorized access to a computer and obstruction of justice, says the Associated Press. He was found not guilty of wire fraud. The jurors didn't reach a verdict regarding identity theft. The AP says the conviction for obstructing an investigation can result in a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Read More »

Penelope Cruz is taking on a new role, but it's not in front of the cameras! Lancome has announced that the Oscar-winning actress will be the new ambassadress for the company's fragrance Tresor, starting later this year. Read More »

With Sandra Bullock filing for divorce from Jesse James in one very high-profile case, family law attorney and celebrity divorce attorney Steven A. Mindel weighs in on the potential legal hurdles… "In Texas, apparently, you can file a divorce just using your initials, and not only can you use them, but you can use them backwards. Who knew?" says Mindel about how Bullock initially snuck her filing from her husband past the press. "In California you have to put the full names of all the parties and the attorneys that are representing them; Sandra Bullock and Jesse James want to make their divorce private." Going through their documents, Mindel notes, "What's interesting about the paperwork that was filed in Texas is it doesn't even identify that there was a pre-marital agreement. In California, many times when the petition is filed there will be an indication -- 'We would like our ... Read More »