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9:00 AM ET, February 22, 2007

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TMZ.com:
K-Fed — I Want a Custody Hearing STAT  —  TMZ has learned that Kevin Federline has asked a judge for an emergency hearing on Thursday to discuss his custody dispute with estranged wife Britney Spears.  —  A court spokesperson says only K-Fed and his attorney are scheduled to appear before the judge, but adds "anything is possible."
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National Enquirer:
ENQUIRER EXCLUSIVE!  BRITNEY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE  —  Terrified she'd lose custody of her sons, an out-of-control Britney Spears tried to kill herself TWICE in the hours after shaving her head, The ENQUIRER has learned exclusively from sources.  —  Hours after creating a media frenzy by shaving her head …
Summer / Us Weekly:
K-Fed & Britney's Mom Caring for the Kids  —  Usmagazine.com has learned that as Britney Spears continues to unravel in public, Kevin Federline has been working behind the scenes to take custody of their children away from the erratic pop star.  —  A source tells Us that Federline, 28 …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Britney Spears Suicide Attempts, Plural  —  With all the Britney Spears lunacy that's happened in the past few days, and all the rumours and hear-say going on, it's hard to figure out the truth.  One thing is certain, though: Britney Spears is crazy.  —  But now, the National Enquirer …
Associated Press:
Kevin Federline Schedules Emergency Court Hearing  —  Britney Spears' estranged husband Kevin Federline is making plans to go to court amid a custody dispute over their two children.  —  This, as Spears has checked out of rehab for the second time in a week.
Discussion: Glitterati and Celebrity Baby Blog
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Lawyers Up  —  Britney Spears has lawyered up again — this time, she met with the lawyer who represented Mel Gibson in his DUI case.  —  Sources say Spears — wearing a blonde wig — went this morning to meet with Blair Berk, a prominent criminal defense lawyer whose roster …
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
A Message for Britney
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Anna's Private Message to Britney
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Entertainment Tonight:
Breaking News: Britney Spears Leaves Rehab Again!
Alison Gee / People.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Marcia Cross Welcomes Twin Girls  —  How's this for a double feature?  Marcia Cross became a mom on Tuesday, welcoming fraternal twin daughters, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  The girls, Eden and Savannah, who were born at a Los Angeles hospital …
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Rumor Patrol: Xtina Not Pregnant, Rep Tells Us  —  Christina Aguilera is not pregnant, the singer's rep tells Usmagazine.com.  —  The statement was issued in response to magazine and newspaper reports published Wednesday claiming that the 26-year-old is expecting a child.  —  "It's all made up," the rep tells Us.
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Christina Aguilera Might Be Pregnant  —  A clerk at the Beverly Hills kid's store, Bellini, claims that Christina Aguilera went on a $3,000 shopping spree on Saturday.  Some of the items included "a dozen Petit Bateau onesies at $20 each, several $90 little Giraffe blankets …
Discussion: Best Week Ever
Lorenzo Benet / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Sues Over Sex Tape  —  Kim Kardashian filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Vivid Entertainment over the distribution of a sex tape she made with her former boyfriend, R&B singer Willie "Ray J" Norwood.  —  Kardashian, 26, a pal of Paris Hilton and daughter of O.J. Simpson attorney …
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
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TMZ.com:
Kim Sues Over Sex Tape
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE!  - Britney's Lookin' Good!  —  I don't know what she did in less than 24 hours in rehab, but I think Britney looks great!  I know it's a wig and it's a bit funny (believe me, the girl has a great sense of humor and the wig isn't meant to be serious), but all in all she look strong.
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X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - S**t's Going Down, Y'All!
David Caplan / Star:
Exclusive New Couple Alert!  Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks!  —  Rapper-actor Nick Cannon, 26, has moved on from former girlfriend Kim Kardashian, Star has exclusively learned!  His new girlfriend?  Stunning Cayman Islands-born Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks, 23, a friend of Nick confirms to Star.
Discussion: Bricks and Stones and Bossip
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Angelina in Mourning, Drops to 109 Pounds  —  Life in the Big Easy has had its challenges for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt since they moved to New Orleans in January.  Ever since Jolie's mother, actress Marcheline Bertrand, died of cancer last month, the star just hasn't been the same, sources say.
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
Metro.co.uk:
Sex And The Movie  —  Look out your Manolo Blahniks, for Sex And The City is returning - this time on the big screen.  —  After years of rumours about a film of the hit US television series, sources say a film is now in the works.  —  Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall …
Discussion: HotRag.net
New York Post:
SINGER'S TAKEN  —  SORRY, ladies, but Usher is officially off the block.  Sources say the R&B icon is engaged to his longtime girlfriend and stylist Tameka Foster.  "It's 100 percent official," said an insider.  The couple began dating more than a year ago, but tried to keep it quiet …
Hollywoodtuna:
Katie Price a.k.a Jordan Pregnant Bikini Pictures  —  Here's Jordan, on the beach as you can plainly see...and what's this??  Could she be pregnant??  It sure looks like it.  Personally the more pregnant a chick gets, the less interest I have in her.  I'm funny like that.
J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Paris Hilton Caught Smoking a Joint  —  Normally, I'd say legalize it but not in this bitch's case!  Throw the book at her!  And a rock!  And maybe some nailbombs.  Paris got caught by the paps cueing up on a spliff in her ride.  She's such a dopey ass, hoisting it up in public like that.
Discussion: Staralicious
cityrag:
Hot Trend: Man-Bobs  —  Man-bobs are taking over Hollywood, and it isn't pretty.  Well actually, they are kinda pretty (pretty disturbing.)  —  More disturbing trends:  —  Nipple Slips And Upskirts  —  Celebrity Potheads  —  Dirty Daddies  —  Update: Elizabeth wrote us that Jim Carrey …
 
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Lauren Burch / A Socialite's Life:
A Celeb Heavy GM Ten Annual Fashion Show
Discussion: popbytes and WOW Report
X17 Online:
Rehab Is For Jackasses
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Drew and Cameron Unload Some Paychecks at Barneys
Discussion: Hot Momma Gossip
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Starpulse:
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Access Hollywood:
Jennifer Lopez To Perform On 'American Idol'
Phil / Egotastic!:
Sienna Miller Topless Again
Reuters:
ABC to pilot "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off: WSJ
 

 
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The Guardian:
How China is using AI news anchors to spread its propaganda on social media; Microsoft: some AI anchors were created using ByteDance's video editing app CapCut

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Culture secretary Lucy Frazer says the UK is working on rules around the use of creative work for training AI after media and arts executives voiced concerns

Rodney Tiffen / Inside Story:
Court discovery docs from the UK's News Group phone hacking cases give more detail about evidence destruction and indicate the company gathered political intel

 
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