19 SCOOP
Heather Mills is safe! And other Dancing with the Stars dish ... Anna Nicole Smith's death ruled accidental, but questions linger ... And Tony Parker raps about fiancée Eva Longoria
82 COVER
PEOPLE gets a backstage pass to this year's American Idol, and the 10 finalists spill their secrets about the most popular season yet
54 Elizabeth Edwards talks about her fight for her life and the White House
58 A post-rehab Britney Spears takes a dance class and relaxes with friends, while Kevin celebrates his birthday with the kids
60 After gastric bypass surgery, some patients are going from the abuse of food to the abuse of substances including alcohol
69 Hilary Duff chats about body drama and her Dignity
73 The View's Elisabeth Hasselbeck talks family, health, and what it's like to go head-to-head with Rosie
77 Wynonna Judd files for divorce as her husband faces sexual assault charges
79 Eight months into their relationship, Jessica Simpson and John Mayer are still topping the lovey-dovey charts
92 Calvert DeForest, the man better known as Larry "Bud" Melman from David Letterman's show, passes away at age 85
95 Bob Johnson of Colorado sends soldiers and their families on weekend getaways
100 Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia star Carlos Mencia and his wife, Amy, welcome their first child, son Lucas Pablo
108 Former teen queen Elizabeth Berkley (Saved by the Bell) finds happiness in a new role, as a mentor who helps teenage girls build their self-esteem
111 Drawing comparisons to Freddie Mercury and Elton John, British singer Mika dishes about his infectious brand of pop
113 Did Michael and Carolyn Riley kill their 4-year-old bipolar daughter with her medicine?
116 A new report alleges that consumers who thought they were buying fake fur products from top designers may have gotten the real thing
118 Entrepreneur David Jin dreamed of building a glass-bottomed platform 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon. Now the Skywalk is finally here
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
MAILBAG 6
PEOPLE.COM 9
STAR TRACKS 10
SCOOP 19
PICKS & PANS 31
INSIDER 53
ROYAL WATCH 66
PASSAGES 81
PUZZLER 98
STYLE WATCH 103
CHATTER 120
ON THE COVER Photographs and composite by Andrew Macpherson. Insets: (Edwards) Denise Truscello/WireImage; (Smith) Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage; (Judd) Ronald Asadorian/Splash News
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