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2:40 PM ET, October 12, 2007

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TMZ.com:
Orlando Boom!  Actor Involved in Car Crash  —  UPDATE: LAPD tells us that Orlando was driving the Matrix when he was cut off by another driver, causing him to crash into a parked Porsche Cayenne.  Officers on the scene report speed was not a factor in the accident, nor were alcohol or drugs.
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TMZ.com:
Orlando — Wacky Before Gettin' Crashy  —  TMZ caught Orlando Bloom last night before he got into a car accident — and something was definitely off about him.  —  Bloom was leaving Green Door, hiding in a hoodie, when he jumped into the front seat of a random guy's car and started an argument with the man.
TMZ.com:
Orlando Tried to Walk Away from Accident Scene!  —  In video taken immediately following this morning's accident, Bloom can be seen walking away from the scene, leaving two women — one injured and bleeding — in his smashed-up ride.  Nice guy!  —  After walking down the block …
Ken Lee / People.com:
Orlando Bloom Involved in Late-Night Car Crash
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
TMZ.com:
Police: Orlando Bloom Not Under Influence
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and Oh la la Blog
OK! Magazine:
OK!  Exclusive: Katie Training For NYC Marathon  —  While her hubby Tom Cruise has been keeping himself busy shooting his new film Rubicon in and around Berlin, Germany, actress Katie Holmes has often been spotted enjoying an early morning jog around the European metropolis.
TMZ.com:
Britney — Worst.  Witness.  Ever.  —  TMZ has learned Britney Spears had quite the interaction today with L.A. County Commissioner Scott Gordon, and she dug a hole deeper than a Louisiana swamp.  —  We're told Spears had a back and forth with the Commish that lasted approximately 40 minutes.
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TMZ.com:
Britney Shops the Pain Away
Discussion: OK! Magazine
Megan Lynn / Us Weekly:
Britney Preparing for Possible Comeback Tour  —  With all her legal shenanigans in the headlines, it would be easy to forget that Britney Spears is not just a single mom, but also a pop star with a new single — "Gimme More" — atop the music charts.  —  But in the wake of her latest courtroom drama …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
For Serious?  —  This is the latest cover floating around …
Discussion: Pretty On The Outside
Taylor / OH NO!!:   Britney's "Blackout" Tracklisting
TMZ.com:
Warrants Served in Anna Nicole's Death  —  TMZ has learned that the California Department of Justice began serving search warrants Friday in connection with the death of Anna Nicole Smith.  One was served this morning at the home of Anna's psychiatrist, Dr. Khristine Eroshevich …
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Paul Elias / Associated Press:
Searches in Anna Nicole Smith death  —  California Department of Justice investigators began serving search warrants Friday in connection with the death of Anna Nicole Smith, a person close to the investigation told The Associated Press.  —  The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
New York Post:
L.I. 'LOVER' RIPS LINDSAY DAD  —  MICHAEL Lohan is a heartless, two-timing louse, says a sexy Long Island divorcee who claims she had an "intimate, loving relationship" with Lindsay Lohan's ex-con dad for the past four months, only to find out this week he had another girlfriend.  —  "I'm really hurt.
New York Post:
MORE FACE TIME  —  JESSICA Simpson can forget her singing career if she wants - she's making a killing off Proactiv.  The buxom blonde just renewed her deal with the face-wash company and has made new infomercials that will air close to Christmas.  "She did re-sign for...
Daily Mail:
'Brangelina' spend £1 million on Banksy work at contemporary art auction in London  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are well known for adopting orphans, but the Hollywood couple have proved they also have a keen eye for modern art.  —  The glamourous pair managed to shell …
Mike / Cele|bitchy:
Jenna Bush Serving her Country by Flashing her Privates?  —  When asked in a Time magazine interview Thursday why she was not serving in Iraq, first daughter Jenna Bush was quoted as saying "there are many ways to serve our country, and I think my skills are better suited for teaching and representing the U.S. in Latin America."
Discussion: Time
New York Post:
SKY-HIGH TRY  —  GENE Simmons is still a pick-up artist, but his moves aren't working as well as they did when Kiss ruled the radio.  A fellow first-class passenger aboard Wednesday's American Airlines flight 114 from LAX to Newark saw Simmons pass a note to a tall, blond stewardess before takeoff.
X17 Online:
Britney and JR Car Hop Home  —  After the excitement of yesterday's hearing, Britney was in an indecisive mood last night as she and producer (paramour?)  JR Rotem had a hard time deciding which mode of transportation (and which route) they would take home.
Discussion: OH NO!!
Extra:
Jen Aniston: 'I Wish I Was Oprah!'  —  Jennifer Aniston starred on one of the most successful TV shows of all time, has had a blockbuster movie career and has dated some of Hollywood's hottest men.  —  But is the gorgeous actress considering a new gig?  —  Yes!
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 
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