• Remy Ma is penniless and forbidden from going on a European tour. And at Christmastime, too! [E!]

• The judge's Christmas present to R. Kelly was a May '08 court date. He's had more than enough time to prepare a strong case, right? [SOHH]

• New Orleans cops were not in the Christmas spirit yesterday. And now the plan to bulldoze the city's projects is going full speed ahead. [AP]

• Christmas came early for the newest Real World cast, which is shockingly, primarily black. [CL]

• Vogue named Venus Williams one of the best-dressed celebrities of 2007. Serena just threw away her Christmas gift and vowed to whip her ass at Wimbledon next year. [C&D]