STAR WARS SECRETS: R2-D2 TOKES UP, YODA CUSSES

STAR WARS SECRETS: R2-D2 TOKES UP, YODA CUSSES

NEW YORK (Wireless Flash) -- R2-D2 is going to pot -- literally. That's according to actor Ahmed Best, who provides the voice for the froggy alien character known as Jar Jar Binks in the latest "Star Wars" flick. Best tells the upcoming "Rolling Stone" magazine that Kenny Baker, the actor who plays R2-D2, actually toked up on a violet- colored bong while lounging poolside during breaks in the filming of "The Phantom Menace." However, Baker's booking agent, Doug Murray, claims he's known the midget actor for three years and says he's never seen him touch the stuff. Baker isn't the only "Star Wars" star "outed" by Best. He also claims cute, cuddly Yoda has quite a foul mouth when the cameras aren't rolling. Yoda's voice is supplied by puppeteer Frank Oz, who occasionally would have Yoda bark out raunchy curse words to lighten the mood.

CONTACT: Shira Berk (Rolling Stone); NYC; (212) 484-1709; Doug Murray, *** (R2-D2's booking agent); Orlando, FL; (904) 532-5605