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9:10 AM ET, February 8, 2008

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Richard / Gawker:
Tyra Banks May Have Had An Unfortunate Accident  —  Former New York “It” boy and Paper magazine blogger Fabian Basabe writes on his blog today that the supermodel turned TV personality, um, soiled herself at Fashion Week.  Basabe was filming an interview in the W suite at the tents …
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Fabian Basabe Blog:
Fabian Basabe Hits up the Parties, the After-Parties and the After-After-After-Parties  —  I have gossip for you.  And it is good.  I was asked to film  —  an interview for a new project but being busy reporting the massacre it is  —  during fashion week for paper magazine - by far my favorite assignment - I had to
TMZ.com:
Heidi Fleiss Arrested in Nevada  —  Holy hooker!  Heidi Fleiss has been arrested in Pahrump, Nevada.  —  Police say they got a call warning of a possible drunk driver.  When Nye County Sheriff's deputies pulled the car over, they discovered it was being driven by none other than Heidi Fleiss.
Raphael G. Satter / Associated Press:
Winehouse to sing via satellite at show  —  LONDON - Amy Winehouse will not attend this year's Grammy Awards because her request for a visa was denied, but she will perform by satellite at Sunday's ceremony in Los Angeles.  —  Winehouse and her acclaimed “Back to Black” album are nominated for Grammys in six categories.
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New York Post:
DUNST NOT ‘FINE’, IN REHAB  —  REPS for troubled actress Kirsten Dunst insisted to Page Six last week she was “fine” when we reported she was “on the verge of a breakdown.”  But we weren't surprised to learn yesterday that the strung-out starlet has checked into the Cirque Lodge rehab in Utah.
Discussion: Wendy Wayrad
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People.com:
Kirsten Dunst Enters Rehab  —  Kirsten Dunst has entered rehab, a source close to the actress confirms to PEOPLE.  —  The Spider-Man star is being treated at the exclusive Cirque Lodge Treatment Center in Utah, the same facility where Lindsay Lohan spent nearly two months …
Ewolff / PageSix.com:
Charlize Gets Into the Spirit  —  A well-lubricated Charlize Theron was more than just a good sport today as she took part in the annual Hasty Pudding Theatricals' roasting ceremony and parade through Harvard Square.  —  While accepting the Hasty Pudding Pot for the society's Woman of the Year award …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Peter G / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Tours Central Baghdad  —  A pregnant Angelina Jolie joined U.S. Military in central Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone on Thursday.  —  Jolie, 32 — who is on a refugee fact-finding mission — also met with officials from the United Nations and the U.S. embassy.
People.com:
Eva Mendes Leaves Rehab - Temporarily  —  After several weeks in rehab, Eva Mendes has left the Cirque Lodge in Utah - but will be back.  —  “Eva is attending to some personal business in Los Angeles and intends to return to complete her treatment shortly,” the actress's rep said in a statement Thursday.
Discussion: That Other Blog
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People.com:
Britney's ‘Lawyer’ Off the Case  —  Spears, shortly after her hospital release  —  The attorney who claimed he was hired by Britney Spears - and who had argued that the singer opposed her father's supervision of her and her $40-million estate - is no longer attached to the singer, his firm announced in a statement.
Discussion: The Superficial and Holy Candy
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popbytes:
BEST & WORST BIKINI BODIES OF THE STARS!  —  good evening y'all!  tonight i've got the latest cover of national enquirer which is featuring more best & worst celebrity bodies - this time it's all about the bikini and stars on vacation!  the two piece bathing suit looks great when you have the body …
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Simon Cowell Skewers Katharine McPhee  —  Simon Cowell is known for skewering awful singers on “American Idol,” but now he's turning on “Idol” sweetheart Katharine McPhee!  —  “Didn't care much about Katharine McPhee,” Simon told “Extra.”  “I don't think she was a credible recording artist.
Discussion: Hot Momma Gossip and TV Squad
New York Post:
AMY AND OZZY  —  HERE'S the latest bizarre chapter in the life of drug-addled Amy Winehouse - she's moving in with Ozzy and Sharon Os bourne and their daughter, Kelly, in the guesthouse of their estate outside London.  The stick-figured “Rehab” singer, just out of rehab herself, is a longtime pal of Kelly, also a former rehabber.
Discussion: Celebrity Mound
Cynthia Wang / People.com:
Kanye West Plans to Salute Mom at Grammys  —  Three months after his mother's sudden death, Kanye West is planning an emotional tribute performance at the Grammy Awards.  —  The rapper - who's up for eight nominations, including album of the year and rap album of the year for Graduation …
Discussion: iVillage
New York Post:
NO PUFFING MAKES UMA PUFFY  —  UMA Thurman is not pregnant, her boyfriend, Arky Busson, told Page Six when he was told she looked expectant in recent photos.  “She quit smoking,” the handsome financier explained.  Busson, who has a charity in London, Absolute Return for Kids …
Discussion: New York Magazine
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Sam Lutfi Strikes Back  —  In the past, Sam Lutfi has had no qualms about speaking out to the media on behalf of Britney Spears.  Now, he's doing it on behalf of himself.  —  A day after Lynne Spears' explosive allegations about him became public, Britney's erstwhile right-hand man spoke …
Discussion: The Superficial, MSNBC, Gawker and TMZ.com
Billboard:
Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige Reveal Tour Plans  —  Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige will tour this spring in what will be one of the most potent urban music bills in recent memory.  The “Heart of the City” outing begins March 22 in Miami.  —  And while a full itinerary is still coming together …
Dan Snierson / HollywoodInsider:
J.J. Abrams casts Joshua Jackson in ‘Fringe’  —  J.J. Abrams is adding another J.J. to his team: The writer-producer has just cast Joshua Jackson as one of the leads of his new Fox drama, Fringe.  Jackson — best known as wise-cracking Pacey from Dawson's Creek — will play a member …
Discussion: Give Me My Remote and Just Jared
Libby Keatinge / PageSix.com:
Everybody Loves Michael Kors!  —  Designer Michael Kors is a celebrity favorite not just for his fantastic designs — the stars also say he is a great friend, and they love that he uses healthy models.  —  Apprentice star Donald Trump and wife Melania were a few of the celebrities who attended …
Daily Mail:
‘Kabbalah follower’ Gwyneth Paltrow takes a bow at Madonna's charity party  —  Just weeks after she was seen slumped in a wheelchair at a New York City hospital, Gwyneth Paltrow proved to the world last night she is back in fine form.  —  The star radiated on the red carpet at a charity party hosted …
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
 
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Sara Nelson / Daily Mail:
She had him babe: Cher spills the beans on her romance with Tom Cruise
Discussion: Hot Momma Gossip
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Christina Aguilera: I Can't Stop Staring at My Son
Timothy M. Gray / Variety:
Oscar wants some answers
Noelle Hancock / PageSix.com:
Jessica Alba: I Want a Brown Baby
Kelly / dailystab.com:
Very Pregnant Melissa Joan Hart Supporting Her Hubby
cityrag:
Celebrity Lips Injections Gone Wild
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TMZ.com:
Fantasia BarriNO!
Daily Mail:
Has Pete Doherty found a new flame in Paris?
Phil / Egotastic!:
Keeley Hazell's Bikini Does the Weather Report
Discussion: Complex
 

 
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