That whole schpiel about having more respect for golf in Tiger Woods’ public mea culpa? As insincere and manufactured as his pre-sex scandal image.

Not that he’s Mel Gibson, but when he unleashes a string of vulgarities like he did at the British Open this weekend, it can’t help his public perception.

The guy had no problems finding the hole for years - if you know what we mean! - but he’s struggling now! We mean his putting is way below average.

Woods, who finished tied for 23rd and has not won a tournament in 2010, is heard berating himself in the clip below: “Why the f–k did you do that?”

Pretty much what Elin Woods has been asking all year.

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The Hills may be over, but you can still see plenty of Audrina Patridge as the new face/body of the Fall 2010 line from Bongo jeans. It’s a prestigious honor.

Young celebs such as Kristin Cavallari and Kim Kardashian have previously modeled the product, for which Audrina recently posed at Smashbox Studios in NYC.

“I am thrilled to be working with Bongo!” the 25-year-old said. “Generations of women, including my mom and sisters, have loved this iconic brand, and it’s exciting to be a part of something that is so classically cool, American.”

Bongo’s new line will be available at Sears and Kmart stores beginning in September. Check out the Audrina Patridge pictures below for a preview … although for a jeans campaign, there appears to be a strong emphasis on cleavage …

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Charice Pempengco is 18 years old.

She’s already a successful singer, having received a major career boost from appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. This fall, she’ll recur on season two of Glee.

But Charice - who, it bears repeating, is 18 years old! - feels enough pressure from Hollywood to have undergone a skin-tightening procedure last week, along with Botox meant to make her face look rounder.

Speaking in the third person, the singer told ABS-CBN television earlier this summer: “All people will be anticipating how will Charice look? Is she good enough to pit against Rachel Berry? So of course there is tremendous pressure.”

For that reason, we don’t blame Charice for this depressing piece of news. We do wonder what advice her parents gave, but an 18-year old undergoing plastic surgery is more reflective of society than anything.

When every other tabloid cover features Kim Kardashian in a bikini, bragging about her weight loss and figure, what message do you think it sends teenage girls?

** UPDATE: Charice’s rep confirms the procedure, but says it was “to relieve a jaw problem similar to TMJ.”

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The Jersey Shore cast is so upset with its contracts that most or all of the guidos may refuse to fist-pump for a third season until they get paid more by MTV.

They were supposed to begin shooting “at home” scenes today for season three, but J-Woww, Ronnie, Sammi, Pauly D and Vinny apparently said no way.

The status of The Situation and Snooki is unclear. The bottom line is that the cast feels it can make more money doing appearances than filming the show.

The gang feels that its current deal, for K/episode, was only supposed to cover Season 2 of Jersey Shore only, and wants to renegotiate for Season 3.

How does MTV feel about all this?

Live together, die alone … or something.

Signals are conflicting. The producers of Jersey Shore think “the show is not about famous rich people with managers” at the shore and may cut the cord.

495 Productions would like to keep a few cast members - The Situation, Snooki and Pauly D - but they think that the strike by the cast is the last straw.

Other reports suggest that in fact, The Situation is being tempted with a new contract that would pay him more than other stars - who are now pissed.

The network brass is toying with replacing all or some of the original cast members with new blood, although this idea has its share of detractors, too.

The problem for the network? Sources say MTV thinks they have “magic in a bottle” with this particular group and wants to keep the cast wholly intact.

Would you watch Jersey Shore with a new cast?

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Adam Lambert and his Glam Nation tour touched down in Wichita, Kansas last week.

Accompanied by opening act and fellow American Idol finalist Allison Iraheta, the singer rocked out to all his big hits, leading the crowd in renditions of “Whataya Want From Me”  and “Fever,” among other singles.

This tour visits Idaho tonight and Washington tomorrow. You can also catch Lambert on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on July 26.

But enough informational output. We know what readers want to see: Adam in action! We’ve published a bevy of performance videos from Kansas below. Sit back, watch and enjoy…

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