Denise Richards headed back to court yesterday…this time she was asking the judge for an emergency protective order to restrict ex Charlie Sheen’s access to their daughters, Lola and Sam. “[In public], she always states it is good for the children to have her father with the kids,” Sheen’s legal eagle Martin Singer tells E!, “But [in private] she is constantly trying to deprive Charlie from seeing the children. I guess it’s good for her reality show.” What a buzz kill for his Emmy nod!

Speaking of the Emmy’s, yes, the nominations are in…Alec Baldwin, Steve Carell, Lee Pace, Tony Shalhoub, and Charlie Sheen are all nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy. The Best Actress in a comedy contenders are: Christina Applegate, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, America Ferrera, Tina Fey, and Mary-Louise Parker. Shows up for Best Comedy include: “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Entourage,” “The Office,” “30 Rock,” and “Two and a Half Men,” while Best Drama nods go to: “Boston Legal,” “Damages,” “Dexter,” “House,” “Lost,” and “Mad Men.” In the drama category, Best Actress hopefuls are: Glenn Close, Sally Field, Mariska Hargitay, Holy Hunter, and Kyra Sedgwick, while Best Actor candidates include: Gabriel Byrne, Bryan Cranston, Michael C. Hall, Jon Hamm, Hugh Laurie, and James Spader.

Fans of James Brown packed into Christie’s yesterday to snap up over 300 items of the Godfather of Soul’s belongings. Everything from a medical bracelet to his signature capes to furniture had a buyer bidding up the value, and when all was bid and won, the total came to $857,688. Guess who eagerly won the medical bracelet – Paul Shaffer of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” who shelled out a whopping $32,500 for the memento, which noted the singer was a diabetic and was allergic to penicillin. The cash was raised in part to pay taxes that his estate owed. A freakin’ medical bracelet???

Apparently Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were rather undecided what to call Knox Leon until the last minute. The couple had ordered an embroidered play mat from plainmary.com with the name “Rex” Leon Jolie Pitt just weeks before she gave birth to their twins, according to the NY Daily News. At least they knew they wanted to keep that last “x” in the family – Maddox, Pax, and Rex-turned-Knox.

Hundreds of women are going to trade in their heels for hammers during Habitat for Humanity’s annual, “Power Women, Power Tools” event, which kicks off today at 4267 Fernwood in Lynwood, CA today. Some of the power ladies that will be hammering and drilling include: Emily Procter, Julie Bowen, Kristin Cavallari, and Sarah Carter. “It is a group of people together making good shelter for someone else and it’s a loving thing to do,” “CSI: Miami” star Emily Procter tells CelebrityEverything.com exclusively. “It’s an honor to show love like that. And you should always do things that you love – in your profession and with volunteering. If you volunteer doing something you love, it will make your life better.” Juliie Bowen, who is a veteran helper at Habitat for Humanity concurred. “Every year we have a great time despite the sweat and the hard work,” the “Desperate Housewives” actress adds. “The day is never easy, but we feel amazing (and sore)! In a town known for manicures and red-carpet culture, it’s nice to brag about having some dirt under my fingernails!” Rock on, power ladies!!

Zach Braff is hanging up his ‘Scrubs’ this upcoming season, and is quitting the medial comedy. Show creator Bill Lawrence confirmed the report and hinted that it may even be the last season. “The end of the show will be about J.D. (Braff’s character) leaving the hospital,” but then he said, “You can’t kill this show,” so it may have some life in it post-Braff.

The box office is trying to keep up with ticket sales for “The Dark Knight,” which opens in theatres today. Batmania is spreading quickly, as advanced sales are through the roof, and hundreds of midnight showings are sold out across the country. Everyone is anxious to soak in Heath Ledger’s acclaimed performance that has critics saying that it’s Oscar worthy (see “Reel Talk’s” Jeffrey Lyons and Alison Bailes reviews by clicking on their pic to the top right). As we previously reported, Christian Bale said, “He steals the movie and I’m quite happy to see that,” about his late costar and Michael Caine called him “astonishing…certainly the best villain I’ve ever seen.” Also opening in theatres is “Mamma Mia!” starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, as well as “Space Chimps.” Also opening at the Village East theatre in New York (12^th & 2^nd) is “The Doorman,” about legendary doorman ‘Trevor’ who has all the power at the door, but then looses his job and finds himself struggling to keep up appearances. Director Wayne Price offered up some advice to CelebrityEverything.com readers, saying, “If you want to get past the doorman, you have to be respectful to him, dress nice (make an effort), and guys, it never hurts to have a hot chick on your arm!” Thanks, Wayne. It’s a very funny approach to skewering the velvet rope scene.

Tune into KJOY 98.3 FM or WLVG 96.1 FM on Long Island today from 6:45-8am to hear Celebrity Everything’s Lisa Chase chatting up “The Dark Knight” and “The Doorman” with hosts Jim and Kim and Jay! You can also download the KJOY report at http://www.kjoy.com/kjoy_morning.htm. Have a great weekend!!