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1:45 PM ET, March 15, 2006

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justjared.com:
Brangelina Fly in France  —  Hollywood's hottest couple Brad Pitt, 42, and pregnant Angelina Jolie, 30, brushed up on their aviation skills late last week as they both took their own separate flights in Angelina's single-engine plane, the Cirrus SR22 (base price of $334,700).
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Susan Hatch / The National Ledger:
Angelina Jolie to Give Birth in Germany?  —  Ah the buzz that is Angelina Jolie.  The big-bellied mom-to-be reportedly has the German press all abuzz that the sultry actress will give birth in Germany.  —  Star People reports that on their recent visit to Berlin the couple stayed …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and The Post Chronicle
Cyndi James / The National Ledger:
Should Angelina Jolie Still be Taking Flying Lessons?
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Adriana Lima Doesn't Give It Up  —  In the new issue of GQ, sexy Victoria's Secret model, Adriana Lima, admits that she is a virgin.  The article did not go on to say how many of her boyfriends had died of blueballs, but the Brazilian beauty says despite her being the definition of sex, she's waiting until marriage to experience sex.
NY Daily News:
Did Cruise and Holmes have a one-knot Caribbean voyage?  —  Could the celebrity wedding of the year have happened already?  Word is Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes may have gotten hitched eight months ago — at least in the eyes of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard's church.
Discussion: Defamer, Yeeeah! and News Update
Graciesable / empireonline.com:
Exclusive: Order of the Phoenix News  —  The cast talk Harry Potter 5  —  With filming on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix now over five weeks in, we talked to the three stars and producer David Heyman about the film, and the franchise's latest director, David Yates …
Discussion: Cinematical and Popwatch | Blog
People:
Jen Garner: Baby Comes First  —  Plus: Get the gossip on Mariska Hargitay, Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton and more  —  Jennifer Garner is one proud mom.  "(Motherhood) is her first priority now," says pal and TV dad Victor Garber.  "She is happier than she has ever been in her life and that makes me thrilled for her.
Jill Atkins / The National Ledger:
Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes: It's a Boy  —  Actress Katie Holmes is just days away from giving birth to the baby she's expecting with Tom Cruise.  And this week's Us Weekly magazine will report that the couple will be having a baby boy when Katie gives birth.  —  The fabulous Katie Homes could give birth in just two weeks.
Discussion: Best Week Ever Blog
Hollywood Reporter:
West hops to big screen for New Line  —  Kanye West is digging for big screen gold.  —  The rapper has teamed up with Anonymous Content and New Line Cinema to produce a feature film inspired by his music.  —  West also will appear in the film, which will create a multiperspective portrait …
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Madonna's video was too much for TV  —  Plus: Is Charlie Sheen gambling away his family?  —  Madonna is still being provocative.  The 47-year-old singer's original video for "Sorry" was apparently too much for TV.  —  In the original video, Madonna makes an obscene gesture at the camera.
Chris Harris / MTV:
'Welcome Back, Ice Cube' — Rapper Taking On 'Kotter' Role  —  Actor/rapper will also produce the big-screen adaptation of 1970s sitcom.  —  Ice Cube  —  Ice Cube is not ashamed to admit that when it comes to "Welcome Back, Kotter," the 1970s series that helped launch John Travolta's acting career, there "was no bigger fan than me."
Discussion: Best Week Ever Blog
Star:
WILL JENNIFER LOPEZ DO DALLAS?  —  Jennifer Lopez has been offered the role of Sue Ellen Ewing in the big-screen remake of Dallas.  She's is likely to accept the part, according to Variety, which would have her starring alongside Luke Wilson who is negotiating to play Bobby Ewing.
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
TV Game Show Host, Wife Killed in Air Crash  —  Press Your Luck TV game-show host Peter Tomarken and his wife Kathleen were killed on Monday when their light plane crashed in the ocean off the coastal suburb of Santa Monica.  —  The couple, who were transporting a cancer patient …
E! Online:
Bulging Briefs!  —  Rumors schmumors.  Let's see.  What's floatin' around town.  Britney preggers again?  Prolly.  More on that tomorrow.  Can't wait, huh?  But how 'bout that Jessica Simpson preggers?  Now that one's infinitely more plot thickening, as it would explain (a) …
Discussion: Rappys World
FemaleFirst:
Teri Hatcher dating Ryan Seacrest?  —  Teri Hatcher is rumoured to be romancing 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest.  —  The 'Desperate Housewives' beauty, 41, has reportedly enjoyed a string of dates with the TV hunk, who is ten years her junior.  —  A friend is quoted in Britain's …
Discussion: Celebrity Hijinx
Star:
LINDSAY SHUTS DOWN STORE!  —  Lindsay Lohan caused a commotion at the exclusive Louis Vuitton store on NYC's Fifth Avenue on March 10, when the luxury retailer closed down just so she and a girlfriend could indulge in a private shopping spree.  "Everyone in the store was buzzing …
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Just Breathe  —  Last night the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted this year's class of honorees which included Blondie, Black Sabbath, The Sex Pistols, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Miles Davis.  As was expected, The Sex Pistols were not on hand to accept their award but that doesn't mean that there wasn't any drama at the ceremony:
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt and PerezHilton.com
FemaleFirst:
Sharon Stone's full frontal demands  —  Sharon Stone reportedly insisted on full frontal nudity in the 'Basic Instinct' sequel.  —  The stunning star was horrified when she heard some of the sizzling sex romps had been cut from 'Basic Instinct: Risk Addiction'.
Discussion: Dlisted
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Keeping Up With The Lohan: She's A Maneater  —  So that's what she does with all of the men.  She won't be getting any from the boys in the photo to the right; It's the "it" couple, Marc Jabobs and the very sweet Jason Preston.  Not content with whomever she was flirting or sleeping with last week …
Gary Susman / Popwatch | Blog:
Have TV writers become too bloodthirsty?  —  Ask not for whom 24's death clock tolls.  (Warning: Spoilers ahead from last night's episode.)  Some fans are still hoping that Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard, pictured) didn't really die after falling victim to his own deadly syringe.
Discussion: Defamer and Jossip
Defamer:
DEBUNKER: WILL FERRELL NOT DEAD IN PARAGLIDING ACCIDENT  —  Some internet prankster seems to be spreading around a link to this fake (and, quite frankly, very poorly written) press release claiming that Will Ferrell has died in a paragliding accident, apparently trying to stir up some buzz for a hoax:
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
BREAKING: Nicollette Sheridan And Michael Bolton Engaged  —  At least that's the type of news that People Magazine considers breaking news. … We wish the couple their entitled four months of happiness.  —  Nicollette Sheridan, Michael Bolton Engaged [People]  —  Related Entries
justjared.com:
Reese the Motorcycle Chick  —  Here are the first pictures of 29-year-old Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon (Annie) on the set of her new film, Penelope, wearing a "Wings" helmet and "Belstaff" badge on her leather jacket.  Actress Christina Ricci, 25, plays the lead role of Penelope …
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt
Rick McCallum / empireonline.com:
Exclusive: Star Wars And Indy IV  —  The big news is that George Lucas has approved an Indiana Jones IV script and returned it to Spielberg for more polishing, and that the Star Wars TV show is a go as Rick McCallum attended last night's Sony Ericsson Empire Awards.
Discussion: I Watch Stuff! and DoubleViking
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Starpulse / Starpulse News Blog:
George Lucas Finally Greenlights 'Indiana Jones' Script
 
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New York Post:
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FemaleFirst:
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