Chapter 27 (otherwise known as the movie Jared Leto got insanely fat for)- the new film about John Lennon’s assassination - has been branded an insult to the music legend’s memory. J.P. Schaefer’s movie - which depicts the former Beatles’ murder in 1980 by deranged fan Mark David Chapman - premiered at the Sundance festival on Tuesday after allegedly being rejected by other film festivals.

Fox News reporter Roger Friedman saw the movie and has blasted Schaefer for tarnishing Lennon’s memory. Friedman said: “J.P. Schaefer has managed to kill Lennon again. He’s also made a boring, un-releasable movie that no one will ever see. Most of the audience struggled to remain awake during the film’s lethargic 90 minutes.”

Friedman brands Jared Leto’s performance as Chapman as “inert”, claiming the “once promising” actor “plays Chapman as a blob in tinted sunglasses”.

He also accuses Chapter 27 of plagiarising J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye, from which the movie takes its name. Chapman was carrying the 1951 book - which tackles such themes as the portrayal of sexuality, teenage angst and alienation - when he was arrested immediately after shooting Lennon and referred to the 27th chapter when police interviewed him.

Lindsay Lohan also appears in the film and Friedman claims she is wasted as a Beatles fan with a minor role in the film. He said: “She’s better off in rehab than wasting her talents on this junk.

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Sharon Stone has vowed not to return to the roles in which she made her name - insisting she has ditched her “sexy” image for good. The actress, who only last year starred in the raunchy Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction, insists she now only focuses on serious roles, after deciding to ignore parts that rely on her looks.

She says, “I made a decision when I turned 40 that I wasn’t going to lie about my age, and that when I chose my films I’d look for different sorts of parts from those I was used to. And that’s what I’m doing. So many directors in my life have wanted to commercialize me or use me as a commodity - they weren’t interested in my acting skills. These days I’m only interested in using my talent and I won’t work for anyone who won’t accept that. I don’t bring the other stuff any more.”

(Pics: Sharon Stone leaving the Ivy restaurant, January 23)

Ok, WEIRD.

Lindsay Lohan was so worried her appendix would be sold on eBay she kept it in her freezer. The Just My Luck star was convinced her removed organ might fall into the wrong hands so she asked hospital staff to preserve it so she could take it home for safekeeping - putting it in a jar and freezing it.

Now Lindsay’s close friend Kimberly Stewart - the daughter of singer Rod Stewart - is trying to persuade her to sell her appendix anyway. A source said: “Kimberly thinks Lindsay should auction it for charity herself.”

Lindsay, 20, is currently being treated for alcoholism at the Wonderland Center rehab clinic. She is only allowed out of the clinic during the day to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and film her latest movie I Know Who Killed Me.

Perhaps bowing to mounting pressure, Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes has uttered her first words regarding Isaiahgate via this just-released statement:

“I speak for all the executive producers here at Grey’s Anatomy when I say that Isaiah Washington’s use of such a disturbing word was a shocking and dismaying event that insulted not only gays and lesbians everywhere but anyone who has ever struggled for respect in a world that is not always accepting of difference.

We appreciate the support the fans have always given our show, particularly during this stressful time. Creatively, we continue to strive to make the best television we can with the hope that our show reflects the talent, hard work and professionalism of our cast and crew.”

Coincidentally, Washington also put out a statement today, in which he essentially announces that he is, um, seeing a shrink:

“With the support of my family and friends, I have begun counseling. I regard this as a necessary step toward understanding why I did what I did and making sure it never happens again. 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.”

Life & Style, meanwhile, claims Washington is also undergoing a psychological assessment at the urging of ABC.

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Absolut Pear?? MMM…that sounds tasty.

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker are hoping that the number seven will bring them luck.

The “Desperate Housewives” star got engaged to the San Antonio Spurs guard in November after a two-year romance that had its ups and downs, and are planning to get married on July 7, 2007, because Parker thinks the date is lucky, according to Us Weekly.

“Tony is extremely superstitious and thinks 07-07-07 is the day most lucky to get married on,” a source told the mag.

The couple plans to get hitched at Château de Chantilly, a “fairy-tale-like” castle north of Paris, reports Us, which adds that designer Monique Lhuillier will create the wedding dress.

Longoria, 31, will head to France next month with event planner Mindy Weiss to work on details of the nuptials, along with 24-year-old Parker’s mother, Pamela. “Tony wants [his mother] to feel that it’s her day as well as his and Eva’s,” a source told the mag.

Longoria’s rep would say only: “She’s still working out all the details. Nothing is confirmed.”