'The Dark Knight' To Be Re-Released In Time For Oscars

A new light shines on 'The Dark Knight!'

Warner Bros. studios reportedly plans to re-release the record-breaking Batman sequel in January, right in time for Oscars' voting season!

"It's just a matter of bringing it back as a reminder for people," a studio insider told The Hollywood Reporter.

Warner Bros. domestic distribution president Dan Fellman acknowledged that Imax executives were in talks to restore the film to show on a much larger screen in January, says the publication.

The blockbuster success of 'The Dark Knight' has aroused Oscar buzz for possible nominations in directing, producing, and acting -- especially for the late Heath Ledger who played the Joker in the film.

The film, which is the second highest-grossing movie ever after 'Titanic,' has grossed $512 million domestically and $440 million internationally.

Lauren Conrad Turns Author

Is Lauren Conrad the next J.K. Rowling? The MTV darling is now adding writing to her list of talents.

ET confirms that "The Hills" star has signed on to ink a three-book fictional series aimed at young adults.

"I've always loved books that I could lose myself in, ones that would transport me to another place, but had characters I could relate to," she says. "I'm so excited to have this opportunity to write books like that for other readers."

The first book in the series is scheduled to hit stores summer of 2009.

Rob Lowe: Allegations Are Hurting My Work Prospects

Actor Rob Lowe reiterates in a sworn declaration that he never "acted inappropriately" with two former nannies and says allegations by the women are costing him considerable work opportunities, City News Service reports.

Lowe and his wife Sheryl sued the ex-nannies, Laura Boyce and Jessica Gibson, in April for allegedly breaching confidentiality agreements with the celebrity couple. Both women then countersued the Lowes.

The actor states that the allegations, coming after claims already made by Gibson, are costing him a lot of money. "Since the headline that a second nanny sued me for sexual harassment, I have been passed over for at least three commercials, any of which could have ultimately resulted in income of over $1 million," Lowe says.

"I have never acted inappropriately with Ms. Gibson or Ms. Boyce," Lowe states in a declaration filed Wednesday with Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis in Los Angeles, according to City News Service. The declaration is in support of Lowe's opposition to a motion by Boyce to dismiss his lawsuit.

Boyce has moved to dismiss the celebrity couple's lawsuit on grounds that it infringes on her right to free speech. Boyce is also getting some help with her motion in the form of a court declaration from Gibson, who is involved in separate dueling lawsuits with the Lowes in Santa Barbara.

It's a Boy for Laila Ali!

Laila Ali gave birth to her first child! She's announcing the birth on her Web site today even though the baby was born on August 26.

The "American Gladiator" host and her husband, Curtis Conway, have named the baby Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr. Baby Conway weighed in at 6.8 lbs.

Laila, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, says he's a healthy baby boy and mommy and baby are resting comfortably.

Tatum O'Neal's Emotional 'Oprah' Interview

This Friday, in the first interview since her recent arrest for alleged drug possession, Tatum O'Neal tells Oprah Winfrey all about her life-changing brush with the law: "There's no good way to talk about what happened to me, what I did," Tatum confides.

And the Oscar-winning actress makes no excuses for her actions, which resulted in a guilty plea to disorderly conduct.

"What I did I can't explain it, except that I know that what I can do today to make it better for myself. It's the craziest thing," Tatum tells Oprah.

Tatum also reveals that Farrah Fawcett helped her through her tough time: "I saw her once, about a year and a half ago when I was sort of trying to be encouraging about her diagnosis. We had sort of a bonding. And then, she sort of heard about it and wanted to know if I was doing ok. I was very taken aback."

For the full interview, watch "The Oprah Winfrey Show" tomorrow!

Tony Romo Helps Stranded Fans!

When helplessly stranded with a flat tire, one may look at the person who helps them out as a star. And for a lucky Texas couple, that star was Tony Romo!

The Dallas Cowboy quarterback's interstate interception came just in time to help Bill and Sharon White on Sept. 7 in Texas, when Romo arrived to find the couple feverishly attempting to make the repairs themselves, People reports.

"All of a sudden I hear a voice say, 'Do you need help?'" Sharon tells People.

Unbeknownst to them initially, it was Jessica Simpson's famous beau who helped them inflate their tire.

"At that point, I looked at him and thought, 'Dang, he looks familiar,'" Sharon continues. "I go, 'You know what? You look like Tony Romo.' He looked down and just gave me that boyish smile he's got. Then he said, 'That's because I am.'"

"I just screamed as loud as I could," Sharon tells People. "Then I grabbed him and hugged him."

So taken aback by the star encounter, the couple say they forgot to thank Romo for his help.

"I'd thank [Tony] so much for stopping," Sharon says. "I love him to death, he's a great guy. And I hope I didn't bust his eardrum!"

Michael Phelps Nervous About 'SNL' Freestyle

Olympic superstar and record-breaker Michael Phelps may be the epitome of grace and poise when he's battling for world titles in the Olympic pool, but now something is giving him a case of the nerves -- acting!

The swimming gold-medal champ said Thursday he was nervous about his "Saturday Night Live" acting debut this weekend, Reuters reports.

Phelps, 23, will be the guest host of the comedy show on its 34th season's opening episode Saturday.

"I'm probably more nervous doing this than I was swimming in the Olympics," the swimming icon tells Reuters.

He is, however, confident his wit and sarcasm will carry him through the funny show.

And he's done his research too! Phelps has enlisted the advice of "SNL" veteran Adam Sandler, and tips from actors Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, says Reuters.

At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Phelps won a record eight gold medals in a single game, bringing his total gold-medal count to 14.