MIMI TO SAVE THE DAY

We have all heard by now that Janet Jackson has the flu and cannot perform on Saturday Night Live. But rumor has it that Mariah Carey is in town and ready to take over for Janet.

KEEPING THE HOT BOD

Maybe Britney Spears should have whatever Janet Jackson is having. Because Janet's weight has been up and down over the years but here she is last night looking super hot. Janet, please give Britney the name of you surgeon trainer!

Trouble at Shady Pines?

PAGESIX is reporting about a possible pop rivalry at the retirement home...

Is there a beef between Madonna and Janet Jackson? Madge was chummy with fellow singer Shakira at Butter Monday night (our spy said they showed up "hand in hand") and was spotted dancing on banquettes with Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and Penelope Cruz. But Jackson was holed up a few booths down and, "She was not invited to join Madonna's crew," said an onlooker, who told us the table drank "seven bottles of champagne and a ton of beer."

Is this Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears in a few years?