Causing a big, fat stink

Supermodel Kate Moss is coming under criticism for using a phrase from Web sites that encourage girls to avoid eating.

Moss told fashion Web site WWD that one of her mottos was “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.”

The same slogan is posted on Web sites encouraging girls not to eat.

Mary George of Beat, a British eating-disorder charity, said Moss’ comments “make it even more difficult” for young people with eating disorders.

Model Katie Green, who’s campaigning to stop the use of ultra-thin models, called them “shocking and irresponsible.”

Moss, 35, is famous for her waif-like look, which helped spur a trend toward super-thin models in the 1990s.

Her modeling agency, Storm, said her words had been taken out of context, adding: “For the record, Kate does not support this as a lifestyle choice.”

Brownie points

Chris Brown has received an “extremely favorable” report from his probation officials.

Brown appeared in court Thursday afternoon to offer his first progress report since being sentenced for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

The R&B singer is serving five years of probation and must attend domestic violence counseling and perform six months of community service.

Bloom is off the ‘Melrose’

Heather Locklear’s much-hyped return to The CW’s “Melrose Place” provided a bit of a ratings bump.

Tuesday’s episode drew an estimated 1.54 million viewers, a relatively small total but up 20 percent from the week before.

The birthday bunch

Singer/comedian Kaye Ballard is 84. Actress Estelle Parsons is 82. TV host Richard Dawson is 77. Comedian Dick Smothers is 71. Musician Joe Walsh is 62. Actor Richard Masur is 61. Actress Bo Derek is 53. Actress Sean Young is 50. Actress Ming-Na is 46. Rapper Mike D (Beastie Boys) is 44. Actress Marisa Ryan is 35. Country singer Dierks Bentley is 34. Country singer Josh Turner is 32.