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1:35 PM ET, April 10, 2007

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Jeff Truesdell / People.com:
Girls Gone Wild Founder Joe Francis Arrested  —  Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis was arrested Tuesday in Florida, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  The U.S. Marshal's Office in Panama City, Fla., tells PEOPLE that Francis, 34, was arrested at 6:30 a.m. at the Panama City airport on a warrant seeking …
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TMZ.com:
"Girls Gone Wild" Creator Arrested at Airport  —  Joe Francis was arrested this morning at the Panama City airport TMZ has confirmed, as first reported by PEOPLE.  —  Francis was reportedly on his way to voluntarily turn himself in, but he was recognized by airport police and arrested there before he reached the Marshal's Office.
David Angier / NewsHerald.com:
Francis says he'll surrender  —  No sign of 'Girls Gone Wild' producer late Monday  —  "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis told Fox News' Geraldo Rivera on Monday that he would comply with a Panama City federal judge's order to surrender to authorities to begin a jail sentence for contempt of court.
TMZ.com:
Don't Hold Your Breath — Daddy Time Still Hours Away!  —  Despite reports that Anna Nicole Smith's babydaddy would be revealed at 10:00 AM EDT, TMZ has learned that the hearing to determine custody of Dannielynn will start in the Bahamas at 2:30 PM EDT — so keep your pants on.
Discussion: Dlisted and popbytes
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Did clash of giant egos ruin Paris' friendship?  —  Plus: Liz Hurley gets off to bad start with her new in-laws  —  Paris Hilton was a no-show at sometimes best friend Kim Kardashian's birthday party in Las Vegas on Friday, and the word is that the two are best friends no more because of a clash of egos.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Mandy Moore Calls Herself 'Mediocre' Singer, Actress  —  Mandy Moore is her own harshest critic.  —  Asked in Elle magazine's May "Green Issue" if she considers herself a better singer or actress, she says: "I'm mediocre at both.  I'm not trying to come across as self-deprecating.  I'm just being honest."
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Dlisted
New York Post:
GRIND IT UP?  —  HARVEY Weinstein is so disappointed in the $11.6 million opening weekend gross for "Grindhouse" - the three-hour-plus double-feature directed by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez - he's considering re-releasing each film, "Death Proof" and "Planet Terror," …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and stereogum
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TMZ.com:
Brandy's Got No "Talent"  —  TMZ has learned that Brandy has been replaced by Sharon Osbourne as a judge on the upcoming season of "America's Got Talent."  —  While rumors have swirled that Osbourne was in talks with NBC, a well-placed source tells TMZ that the embattled R&B star is officially out …
People.com:
Justin Timberlake: I Love and Respect Cameron  —  Although Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz broke up earlier this year after nearly four years together, the singer has nothing but kind words for his ex.  —  Asked about the split by British GQ, Timberlake, 26, says, "It's hard for me to talk …
TMZ.com:
Bonaduce: "I Don't Want a Divorce — This Sucks A$$"  —  TMZ has confirmed that Danny Bonaduce's wife has begun divorce proceedings.  On the Adam Carolla Show this morning, Danny revealed that his wife Gretchen sent him a letter informing him that he will soon be served with divorce papers.
Discussion: Gossip Rocks Forum
Rich Juzwiak / VH1 Blog:
Charm School's in Session!  —  The first episode of The Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School Starring Mo'Nique is now online, almost a week before its official on-air premiere (Sunday, April 15 at 10/9c on VH1).  As soon as the girls hit the house, the upgrades begin — watch as Mo'Nique gives …
Discussion: URBAN-HOOPLA.COM and JuiicyScoop
Mayrav / Us Weekly:
Justin: No Longer Lovin' It?  —  Justin Timberlake got his ego supersized.  —  The former Mouseketeer told British GQ that McDonald's "market share went up 25 percent when I walked into those offices and changed their image."  —  McDonald's, which we're pretty sure had good name recognition …
X17 Online:
Pretty Vacant  —  An undeniably beautiful girl with a sometimes odd sense of fashion, Mischa Barton can come off as a bit, well, empty!  Last night, the former O.C.er went to dinner at Mr. Chow (with Kim Kardashian) in weird boots, short-shorts a see-thru top, a cropped motorcycle jacket …
Clark Collis / EW.com:
''Huckabees'' Whacks  —  EW.com Exclusive: George Clooney says that while notorious Web clips of David O. Russell's blowup at Lily Tomlin give context to his own run-in with the director, he condemns posting such material online  —  Director David O. Russell's 2004 film I Heart Huckabees is …
Marc Karimzadeh / WWD.COM:
Tom Ford's Big Leap: Manhattan Store Puts New Stamp On Luxury  —  NEW YORK — Tom Ford, the sequel, is all about uberluxury, quality and personalized service.  —  Ford has spent the last 12 months sculpting a brand that is pure and perfect Tom, and he is now ready to unveil his vision with a three-story …
Cathy Burke / New York Post:
MCG RIPS WIFE'S GAY 'FEAR'  —  CUSTODY FIGHT HEATS UP  —  Gay former Gov. Jim McGreevey is ramping up an increasingly contentious divorce from his estranged wife, suggesting she's homophobic and asking a court to bar her from dragging their 5-year-old daughter on tours to promote a much-anticipated tell-all.
Discussion: Jossip and Daily. Gay. News.
Ben Widdicombe / NY Daily News:
Scarlett's Easter honey bunny  —  Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds (celebrity ticker: ScaRy) had a busy Easter weekend in New York City, seemingly going public with their new relationship.  —  A witness tells us the two hit the Azza lounge on E. 55th St. Friday night.
 
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Sienna Miller 'I Have Small Boobs And Cellulite.
Diane Garrett / Variety:
Universal readies 'New Hugh'
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Hellomagazine.com:
Nicole Kidman heads Down Under for Outback adventure
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Clemmie Moodie / Daily Mail:
Jail threat for Liz and hubby as in-laws rage over their religious violations
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Josef Adalian / Variety:
NBC cancels 'Andy Barker, PI'
Chris Taylor / Entertainmentwise:
Whitney Houston's New Album Branded Boring
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Daily Mail:
Kate Moss and Beth Ditto: Friends through thick and thin
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Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
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BET's Top 25 Dancers Of All Time
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From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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