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2:15 PM ET, February 1, 2007

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People.com:
Jennifer Hudson Calls American Idol Abusive  —  Jennifer Hudson has won Golden Globe and SAG awards - and is up for an Oscar - for her role in Dreamgirls - despite what she describes as an abusive experience on American Idol.  —  "On American Idol, you go through this mental thing; you've got to get yourself back together.
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FemaleFirst:
Dreamgirl Jennifer To Sing At The Oscars.
Discussion: Crazy Days and Nights
Just Jared:   You're Gonna Love Jennifer Hudson
Johnny Dodd / People.com:
Police: Lane Garrison Drunk, on Drugs in Fatal Crash  —  Prison Break actor Lane Garrison had cocaine and more than twice the legal blood alcohol level in his system after a fatal car crash last month and should be charged with felony vehicular manslaughter, police said Wednesday.
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Metro.co.uk:
Kate dumps troubled Pete  —  When Kate Moss was pictured snorting cocaine she promised to clean up her act - starting with a temporary split from her junkie boyfriend Pete Doherty.  —  Now after lurid photos appeared of the singer injecting the same Class A drug into his arm, it seems history is repeating itself.
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TMZ.com:
Reese and Ryan Reunited ... for Kids  —  Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe made their first public appearance together, exactly three months after their October 30 split — which was first reported by TMZ.  The estranged couple accompanied daughter Ava to her school play in Brentwood, and brought younger son Deacon along as well.
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Zen Pap / FlynetOnline.com:
Reese and Ryan Reunited?  —  Sorry Reese and Ryan fans but the separated couple are still just that- dunzo!  But they are at least civil enough to each other to show up to daughter Ava's school play (she played a kangaroo!)  Our sources tell us that Reese and Ryan said nary a word to each …
New York Post:
'FACTORY' FALLACY FOOLS SNOOZE  —  SIENNA Miller is upset by a Daily News report saying she and Hayden Christensen had actual sexual intercourse while filming a love scene in "Factory Girl."  A reporter for the sad tabloid approached the British actress as she was standing next to her parents …
Discussion: Gawker
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Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Sienna Miller Does NOT Have Extreme Dedication to Her Craft
Discussion: Metadish
Star:
ANGELINA'S MOTHER'S DEATHBED WISH: MARRY BRAD!  —  Angelina Jolie was by her beloved mother Marcheline Bertrand's side at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Jan. 27, as the former actress faced the final hours of her seven-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Sarah Hall / E! Online:
No Idol Love for Courtney  —  RECOMMENDED (1)  —  Unfortunately for Courtney Love, American Idol's not hiring.  —  Both Love's publicist and Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe have denied an Us Weekly report claiming Lythgoe contacted Love about potentially appearing on the show as a judge.
Discussion: X17 Online
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TMZ.com:
Jacko's Kids Unmasked!  —  Michael Jackson's children are usually hiding behind masks ... but not yesterday.  —  MJ's three kiddos; Prince Michael I (pictured here), Paris and Prince Michael II (aka Blanket), were seen without their usual disguises at Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas yesterday.
Mark Gray / People.com:
Britney Spears Arrives in Vegas - For Work  —  Britney Spears is in Las Vegas again - but this time, it's business, not pleasure.  —  Sources tell PEOPLE the singer, 25, touched down in Sin City late Tuesday night to work on her upcoming album in the recording studio at the Palms Casino Resort.
Summer / Us Weekly:
Lohan Just Wants Some McSex  —  Rehab isn't getting rid of Lindsay Lohan's appetite for hot guys.  —  Usmagazine.com has learned that Lohan, 20, who entered L.A.'s Wonderland rehab center on Jan. 18 to treat her addiction issues, has been sending bachelor-about-town Brody Jenner, 23, sexy text messages for the last couple weeks.
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Radar Sneak Peek: These Guys Are Poison  —  Radar Magazine is back, and from the looks of it, the third time might just be the charm for the smart-alec (or at least that's what my mom would call it) gossip-y rag.  I'm here to bring you a sneak peek of the premiere issue of attempt tres—a list of the most Toxic Bachelors around.
Discussion: popbytes and Gawker
New York Post:
PRETTY AS PIVEN  —  JEREMY Piven likes to joke about why he's 41 and single.  "I'd love to have a girlfriend - if I weren't gay," he tells Playboy's March issue.  "That's right, I'm gay!  I'm gayer than Liberace in 1972."  As to why he's seen as a round-the-clock party boy, Piven adds …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Dlisted
Hollywoodtuna:
Carmen Electra Sex Tape!!!  —  Psyche!  —  Carmen Electra is the latest celebrity to star in her own sex tape.  But I'm sorry guys - this one is just part of a movie.  The ex-Baywatch pin-up plays a 'porn legend' in new Brit flick I Want Candy.  —  Source
NY Daily News:
Rowdy Rod not wearing it well  —  Rod Stewart will rock Madison Square Garden for three nights this month, but the boozy Brit has also been performing in Brooklyn - "Full Monty"-style.  —  "Rod got totally drunk two New Year's Eves ago at the River Cafe in DUMBO and exposed himself," laughs an insider.
Discussion: Gawker, Jossip and Defamer
X17 Online:
Britney Needs To Go Potty, Y'All!  —  Britney headed out to Vegas Tuesday night and she had to make four pit stops on the way — and not for gas!  I mean, not to get gas for her car ... Anyway check out this video 'cause it's classic Britney.  This girl is beyond generous with us …
CBS News:
Lohan's Dad Reaches Out To Her  —  He Says In Hand Written Letter That He's Proud Of Lindsay  —  (CBS) Lindsay Lohan's father, Michael, reached out to his daughter in a letter obtained by In Touch magazine.  In the hand-written letter, dated Jan. 18, he writes that he's proud of Lindsay …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and GossipMomma
MSNBC.com:
Former Miss USA blasts the current queen  —  Plus: Mickey Rourke is howling mad at a Florida pet store  —  Not all is well in beauty-queen land.  —  Former Miss USA Susie Castillo is blasting reigning queen Tara Conner for tarnishing the image of the pageant.
Discussion: TMZ.com and The Blemish
 
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RUN, HEROES, RUN!  —  Here are some new promos for Heroes episode "Run"!
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Britney's Nipples Love a Deal
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Mary Cheney Publicly Defends Her Pregnancy
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Barry Schwartz / Search Engine Land:
Google will roll out AI overviews in search to all US users, starting this week, and in more countries soon; they will be available to 1B+ users by end of year

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