MICHAEL VICK has admitted he has a dog. But he claims he did it for his kids . . . quote, "I want to ensure that my children establish a loving bond and treat all of God's creatures with kindness and respect . . . This is an opportunity to break the cycle." He added that he will continue to, quote, "honor my commitment to animal welfare."

The person who stole JUSTIN BIEBER'S camera and computer earlier this week has posted some footage online. Nothing too scandalous yet . . . but supposedly, the culprit is going to release something more incriminating today from a pool party Justin was at. Justin actually started following the thief on Twitter, and told him, or her, quote, "No matter what you have and what you post tomorrow I know my fans won't leave me. Screw it. #toostrong"

LINDSAY LOHAN called TMZ yesterday to DEFEND her mom and announce that she's DONE with her dad. She said she LIED about her mom doing cocaine, and said all her dad wants to do is, quote, "gain all he can from my name." She added that she should have known better than to call her dad during that fight.