Lindsay Lohan encourages 'SNL' writers to take their best shots

AP Photo/Evan AgostiniLindsay Lohan, who is hosting "Saturday Night Live" this week, tells the show's writers to bring it on.

Lindsay Lohan has made one thing clear to the writers of "Saturday Night Live," which she's hosting this Saturday night: They can make all the fun of her and her travails that they want to, and she's up for it.

According to TMZ.com, Lohan told writers absolutely nothing is off limits and she's up for anything (and given all the material her past is giving them to work with, that's saying a lot).

It's another way the actress is trying to put the past several years behind her, by showing, TMZ says, that she is in on the joke.

Making that decision somewhat easier is that Lohan, in her own words, is a "clean and sober homebody" these days, a far cry from her nights of clubbing until past the wee hours.

And she knows it will take more than her word to clear her name. In an interview on the "Today" show that airs Thursday, she says her past could make it "scary for people to invest in me."

The once white-hot star also confirmed her plans to play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming biopic.

"We start production soon," Lohan says. "I've been doing tons of research. But I've always kind of researched her. She's always been a fascinating woman to me. So I'm really honored. And I will not let anyone down, especially myself."

Sean Young wants an apology after her post-Oscar arrest

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Actress Sean Young ("Blade Runner," "No Way Out," but not a lot of meaty roles since), arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery outside a post-Oscars party, wasn't taking a lot responsibility for what went down Sunday night.

Posting on Facebook, Young, who has had alcohol issues in the past, wrote: "I just want everyone to know that I was sober, extremely well behaved when a very stupid security guard went postal on me and then The Academy's very stupid lawyer recommended a 'private person's arrest' and I have grounds for a lawsuit against the Academy although I believe a public apology to me would be much better.

"I am OK and I have the Hollywood Police Stations support who very carefully and kindly photographed the bruises on my arms which this guard is responsible for doing."

Young is due in court March 19.

Charlie Sheen's comeback sitcom to begin airing June 28

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Charlie Sheen, who used to be on TV seemingly all the time, will finally return June 28.

That's when his new sitcom, "Anger Management," debuts on FX

Scheduled the same night are the second-season premiere of the comedy "Wilfred," starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann, and the third-season premiere of "Louie," starring Louis C.K.

Rounding out the night is the premiere of "Strangely Uplifting," a new comedy starring Russell Brand.

Sandler sets Razzies mark for bad moviemaking

Now we think we know why Adam Sandler was one of the talking heads waxing eloquent ! on movie s at the Oscars.

Perhaps it's because he's nominated for a record 11 awards (more than double the previous high) himself.

Except that his are for the Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof "honoring" the worst movies.

Sandler's nominations came for his range of work (star, producer or writer on all three) on "Jack and Jill," "Just Go With It" and "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star."

'Dancing With the Stars' cast is announced

The field for the upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars" lacks the critical lightning rod of past seasons, not to mention there's not a Kardashian to be found.

That's not to say there's not a wide range of former stars, never-were stars, athletes and head scratchers (something you might do while thinking "who the heck is that?").

So, without further ado, this year's cast (with their dancing pro in parenthesis). The first episode is March 19 on ABC.

Jack Wagner, star of "Melrose Place" (Anna Trebunskaya); Melissa Gilbert, star of "Little House on the Prairie" (Maksim Chmerkovskiy); Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver (Peta Murgatroyd); William Levy, telenovela star (Cheryl Burke); Sherri Shepherd, co-host of "The View" (Valentin Chmerkovskiy); Katherine Jenkins, opera star (Mark Ballas). Gavin DeGraw, singer (Karina Smirnoff); Martina Navratilova, tennis star (Tony Dovolani); Roshon Fegan, Disney Channel (Disney also owns ABC) star (Chelsie Hightower); Maria Menounos, TV host (Derek Hough); Jaleel White, star (he played Steve Urkel) of "Family Matters" (Kym Johnson); Gladys Knight, music legend (Tristan MacManus).