Quickies: Monday, February 28 2011

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> In "Celebrities -- They're Just Like Us" news: Elton John and Neil Patrick Harris meet up so that their babies can have play dates.

> Steven Davies becomes the first professional cricket player to come out of the closet. We still don't really understand the game, but welcome to our team, Steven.

> American Idol is just getting underway (thank god the auditions are FINALLY over) but the reality competition has already booked a performer for its finale: Lady Gaga.

> Rihanna and Ciara get into a Twitter fight, but eventually make up (after Rihanna all but calls Ciara a cocktail waitress who couldn't book a performance to save her life -- ouch).

> Got a little time on your hands? You can read all of the Oscar-nominated screenplays from 2010 here.