THE LATEST FROM THE TABLOIDS... SOAP STAR SNARES MOVIE MOGUL Tara Charming-TV's sexiest seductress and star of the new movie The Promise-has hooked her claws into Gage Kingston of the legendary moviemaking family. Insiders reveal the studio is irate that the movie's behind schedule. . .all because the lovers spend more time in each other's trailer than on the set! Is this a match made in Hollywood heaven? A close friend reveals, "Gage vowed to avoid actresses ever since his ex-wife. It's hard to believe he's fallen for Tara. She's got a reputation for doing whatever it takes to get ahead." Of course, Tara has had her share of heartache, too. Pregnant at seventeen, she was left to cope on her own. But her track record proves she's no pushover now. Can these two tinsel-town heartbreakers possibly be in love—or is it mutual use and abuse? Turn to our inside story for the full scoop. Hollywood Dynasty

IS IT THE BODYGUARD II? Chalk up another one for action-flick heartthrob Pierce Kingston. Just when we thought there wasn't room for another notch in his belt, Pierce was spotted in a torrid embrace with a tall, leggy brunette—Nikki Martinelli. Nikki is an ex-marine and professional bodyguard. And rumor has it the beauty-in-combat-boots and Playboy Pierce have made his Beverly Hills mansion their love nest. But is there more to this than meets the eye? A close source revealed to us that Pierce has been plagued with threatening fan mail. If the rumor is true, Nikki may well be more than just a pretty face for Pierce. Don't miss the inside story for details. Hollywood Dynasty

HOT NEW DIRECTOR HEATS UP HOLLYWOOD Rafe Santana is hot. He's about to hit the big time directing his first big-budget film, Desperado. How will this renegade handle working for the ultimate insider—producer Claire Kingston of Hollywood's royal family? The street fighter and the Ice Queen—this combustible combination promises to generate more heat and hype than the movie itself. Sources say the sparks are flying on and off the set. Rafe is rumored to be melting Claire's legendary cold, cold heart. Indeed, their torrid love affair is said to be steamier than any love scene to Desperado. But will it last beyond the final take? Turn to the inside story for details.