Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs On President Obama: ‘I Hope He… Adopts Me!’

Sean “Diddy” Combs may be a grown man, but he wants President Barack Obama to be his father.

“I ain’t gonna lie – if God said I could pick one person to be my father, I’d want to be Sean Combs Obama,” Diddy told Playboy for their January/February double issue. “That’s how dope he is. I hope he reads this interview and adopts me. I wouldn’t even have to be in the will. I got my own money!”

The rapper, actor and music mogul also told the mag that he believes hip-hop played a big part in getting Obama to the Oval Office.

“I think we are probably responsible for Obama being in office, yes. … The confidence, the swagger we instilled in our communities made that possible,” he said.

Although Combs himself is a confident, successful and sought after man, Diddy revealed that when he met Michael Jackson, the late King of Pop actually used him to meet a rather famous woman.

“He was acting as if he was from the hood. Then he whispered in my ear, ‘Where’s Beyonce at? I’m trying to meet her.’ So I introduced her to Mike,” the star recounted. “I thought he was coming to meet me but he was focused on Beyonce.”

While Beyonce is a friend of the star’s, rumors have linked the mogul over the years to a host of celebrity women, including Eva Mendes, Cameron Diaz and Sienna Miller. Diddy didn’t name names during the chat, but he told Playboy he did have a fling with a leading lady.

“There was a young lady who’s an actress. She’s famous. I liked her, so I was willing to do whatever I had to do… We started spending time together, but we were prisoners of our celebrity,” he explained. “She took me out to dinner after we got to know each other and hit me with a line that was straight out of the movies. She said, ‘You know this will never work, right?’ I knew she was right… This was going to shake up the world. It would have been a Puff and J. Lo situation, part two.”

And speaking of Jennifer Lopez, whom Combs dated for just over two years in the late ‘90s, the star said he will “always cherish her.”

“There are people who come into your life that you’ll always love and respect. She’s definitely one of them. I feel as though we changed each other’s lives,” he continued. “It was a different type of feeling. It was being in love with somebody who understands who you are because they are exactly like you.”

‘Golden Girl’ Taylor Swift Reveals Highlight Of 2009; Advice For Avoiding Pop Star Pitfalls

It’s been an intriguing year for Taylor Swift. The same could be said for Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Sarah Palin, Oprah Winfrey and Robert Pattinson – just to name a few.

All of these stars have made People’s 25 Most Intriguing People of 2009 list, the magazine announced on Wednesday.

For Taylor, who the mag dubbed this year’s “Golden Girl,” her crowning moment of 2009 came in The Big Apple far from the country stage.

“I think that standing onstage and waving goodbye on ‘Saturday Night Live’ after being the host and the musical guest is something I’m never going to forget in my whole life,” she explained. “That memory and that week is one of the huge highlights of this year.”

And when it comes to maintaining her “really nice girl” image, how does Taylor hope to avoid the pitfalls that other young superstars – a la Britney Spears, who People dubbed “The Comeback” of 2009 — have gone through?

“I’m the kind of person who thinks and overthinks and analyzes and overanalyzes every move that I make and every word that say and everything that I do. It’s not to make sure everything is politically correct. I’ve been that way since I was a kid,” Taylor told the mag. “I think out my next step before I make it. I’m gonna make mistakes in my life… But hopefully because of the overthinking nature… I won’t make as many mistakes.”

Of the other folks to make People’s list, Brad and Angelina were named “The Power Pair,” Pattinson was dubbed “The Heartthrob,” Oprah was given the title of “Departing Diva” and Kate Gosselin got into the act as “The Mother of All Reality Stars.”

Hugh Grant On His Fitness Routine & Conversing With The Queen About The Paparazzi

In “Did You Hear About The Morgans?,” the normally well-dressed Hugh Grant strips down to a very uncharacteristic shorts and T-shirt look.

Hugh shows off some toned legs and fit forearms in his new film, and Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush found out how the heartthrob got them in shape.

“I have a wonderful Swedish girl, she’s a model, who takes me to the park, thrice a week,” Hugh told Billy of his workout routine.

Hugh said his toned frame is the result of a blood pumping workout.

”[She] throws sticks for me like a dog and makes me pick up heavy things and it has made me a bit butcher than I used to be,” he explained.

While workouts get the Brit revved up, it’s something else entirely that gets his blood boiling – the paparazzi.

In fact, Hugh revealed he once badmouthed the snappers during a chat with Britain’s Queen.

“I was introduced to The Queen. She was charming and I said — I was a bit drunk – I said, ‘Do you ever get annoyed by paparazzi? Do you ever get tempted to whack them with your bag?’” he revealed. “And she said (in a Queen-style voice), ‘No I don’t and don’t tell Harry.’ Because of course, her grandson, Harry, feels the same way as I do about paps and often gives them a whack.”

Hugh expressed sympathy with the Royal Family, who are increasing paparazzi targets, due in part to the love lives of The Queen’s grandsons, William and Harry.

“They’ve certainly made the life of her family a bit of a misery,” Hugh said of the paps Royal Family focus. “She’s just got tough about it recently because one of her homes out in Kent, they put their long lenses over the walls and take pictures.They’re really just trying to get Prince William and [his longtime girlfriend], Kate Middleton.”

As for his own troubles with the paparazzi, Hugh made light of some of the things he’s done in the past when he’s found photographers in places he didn’t quite expect.

“Well our understanding is that I hit them, I kick them and then I get arrested. It’s happened twice in the last two years. That works quite well,” he told Billy sarcastically.

Halle Berry Opens Up About Her Family’s Domestic Abuse Struggles

Halle Berry is opening up about the domestic abuse her mother suffered at the hands of her father in the hopes of helping out battered women’s shelters.

According to Britain’s The Times newspaper, Halle has been volunteering at the Jenesse Center, a battered women’s shelter in Los Angeles for years, but is just now starting to reveal this side of her life. The paper reported that the actress hopes the publicity will help the shelters in tough economic times.

And she told the paper it is because of her traumatic past that she can relate to what the women at the shelter have dealt with.

“I saw my mother battered, and could not do anything to stop it,” she told The Times. “My father was tyrannical, lashing out at her for no reason. I felt the effects that had on our family — I’ve experienced what these women have gone through.”

Halle, who lost hearing in one of her ears after an alleged beating from a romantic partner of her own, said she’s managed to break the cycle of abuse.

“I did choose the wrong partners,” she told the newspaper. “Not always good men. Luckily, in recent years, I have been smart enough to hit the door when violence even becomes a possibility. That is something I will not tolerate.”

Halle also revealed that her mother, Judith, still struggles with why she took the abuse from her husband for so long.

“That is a deep question, and I am not sure she will ever come up with one answer. I have one answer to anyone in a similar situation — get out,” Halle said.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Halle recently told Access’ own Maria Menounous that she was proud of Rihanna, who was forced to deal with her own bout of abuse at the hands of Chris Brown in February.

“Recently, Rihanna stepped forward and obviously she had an issue with domestic violence. She was able to get away which isn’t often the easiest thing,” Maria said to Halle.

“Any time a woman frees herself from that kind of bondage and that kind of situation, I’m proud,” Halle said.

Johnny Depp Can’t Get Used To Winning Awards

Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp suspects he’ll never get used to receiving awards for his acting work.

Depp, best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” blockbusters, made the comments Sunday night before receiving a career achievement award at the Bahamas International Film Festival.

“Whenever anybody say they are going to give me some kind of award, I’m always a little stupefied by the notion. The first thing I say is ‘why?’,” Depp told a small scrum of reporters. “I just go to work like anyone else, except my job happens to be a little stranger.”

Lit by cameras during a red carpet event, Depp said he planned on spending Christmas on his private island ringed with white sand off Exuma.

“The place is as close to paradise as anywhere you can get,” said Depp, wearing a black pinstriped suit and tinted glasses with heavy black frames.

Fellow acting superstar Sean Connery, who also owns a home in the Bahamas, presented Depp with the award at the Balmoral Club in Nassau.

The festival’s founder, Leslie Vanderpool, described Depp as an “icon” who is one of the finest actors of his generation.

“What makes this tribute to Johnny even more special is that he has a home in the Bahamas and possesses a true love and appreciation for the region and culture,” Vanderpool said in a statement.

Depp’s diverse screen credits through the years include starring roles in “Donnie Brasco,” '‘Edward Scissorhands,” and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.”

In September, Disney announced that a new “Pirates of the Caribbean” film is on the horizon. Depp will reprise his celebrated role as Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” slated for summer of 2011.

Depp said he’s enjoyed playing all of his screen characters.

“I’m still amazed I get jobs after all this time,” he quipped.

Lindsay Lohan Back From India, Criticized Over Twitter Remarks

Even Lindsay Lohan’s charity work is cause for controversy.

A Twitter post the star made during her trip to India to film a BBC documentary has provoked a response from social activist and single-named lawyer Bhuwan, who told Britain’s Telegraph newspaper that the star trivialized a serious situation.

“Over *40 children saved* so far…… Within one day’s work…… This is what life is about….. Doing THIS is a life worth living!!!” Lindsay previously Tweeted – a message since removed from her page – in reference to raids in New Delhi that saved children being held captive in workshops.

“She was not even in the country when this raid happened,” Bhuwan said. “We’ll be complaining to the BBC and talking to our lawyers … Would Lohan know where these workshops are?”

However, a BBC rep told the Telegraph that Bhuwan had misconstrued her Tweet.

“Lindsay Lohan has just completed filming in India for a BBC Three project on child trafficking. We would like to stress that she did not say she was present at the raid, this is a misinterpretation,” the rep said. “She was merely referring to a raid that happened connected to child trafficking - the subject of the programme.”

Lindsay’s mom, Dina, confirmed to People on Sunday that the star was back in the U.S., and applauded her daughter’s efforts.

“Lindsay is home from India now. I am so proud of her for going,” Dina said.

According to the mag, a highlight of LiLo’s visit was a trip to the Sanlaap women’s and children’s shelter, a safehouse for victims of trafficking and other harms. She also reportedly visited hospitals in the poverty-stricken country.

Tiger Woods’ Wife Buys Island Home In Sweden

Tiger Woods’ wife bought a six-bedroom house on a small island near Stockholm that is reachable only by boat.

Stenake Johansson, chairman of the Residential Association on Faglaro island, told the Associated Press on Saturday that Elin Nordegren became the owner on Dec. 1.

“Elin Nordegren has bought it, but I don’t know how much Tiger has signed on to those papers,” said Johansson, adding that his organization is still awaiting all the paperwork.

Johansson could not confirm the house’s reported price of $2.2 million and said he didn’t know whether Nordegren and Woods planned to move in.

Woods announced Friday he is taking an indefinite break from golf in an attempt to save his marriage following two weeks of allegations of extramarital affairs.

There have been unconfirmed reports the couple may be headed to Sweden to escape the worst of the media frenzy. Nordegren’s father, radio talk show host Thomas Nordegren, said Saturday he doesn’t know if that’s true.

“I have no comment to this. I don’t know anything, either,” he said.

Faglaro is one of the thousands of islands that make up the Stockholm archipelago. The quickest route there is a 45-minute ferry from Vaxholm — considered the main municipality of the archipelago — where Nordegren grew up.

The island has about 140 properties, mostly summer homes. Only two are used all year, Johansson said.

“But the Faglaro mansion used to be an old farm. It is solid and big and can be used throughout the year,” Johansson said.

Nordegren’s property is among the biggest on the island. Johansson said negotiations most likely started shortly after the house was put on the market in August — well before Woods’ car crash last month at his Florida home touched off the scandal.

Woods and his wife have been married for five years and have a 2-year-old daughter and a 10-month-old son.

Since turning professional in 1996, Woods has dominated the sport by winning 14 majors and 82 tournaments worldwide.