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1:35 PM ET, February 9, 2008

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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Heath Ledger Cremated in Australia  —  Heath Ledger was memorialized in a service attended by hundreds and a 10-person private funeral Saturday in his hometown of Perth, Australia.  —  Ex Michelle Williams, Gemma Ward and Cate Blanchett were among the hundreds of mourners who attended the first service …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Age
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Brenda Rodriguez / People.com:
Michelle Williams Takes Ocean Plunge to Honor Heath  —  What started out as a subdued wake after Heath Ledger's funeral ended in an emotional goodbye by mourners including Michelle Williams, who all took a plunge into the ocean as the sun began to set.  —  “It's exactly what Heath would have wanted …
Discussion: Taylor's Ent. News
Kcampbell / PageSix.com:
Mourners Gather for Heath Ledger's Memorial  —  About 400 mourners gathered in Perth, Australia, today for actor Heath Ledger's memorial service.  —  The West Australian newspaper reports that the mourners included Cate Blanchett, Thorn Birds star Bryan Brown, model Gemma Ward …
Kelly / dailystab.com:
Britney Spears Leaving The Dance Studio Today  —  Britney Spears has been quiet since the first several hours of being released from the hospital the other day.  She hit up Millennium Dance Studio in West Hollywood today.  Rumor has it she starts shooting her new video tomorrow.
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Howard Breuer / People.com:
Britney's Manager on Way Out, Attorney Wants to Quit  —  In a shake-up, Britney Spears' business manager is close to being fired and her divorce attorney has asked the court for permission to drop her as a client.  —  Howard Grossman, the business manager, tells PEOPLE he is aware …
Daniel Kilkelly / Digital Spy:
Amy Winehouse is granted US visa  —  Amy Winehouse's representatives have confirmed that the star has finally been granted a US visa.  —  The troubled singer was originally denied entry to the States after officials at London's US Embassy allegedly found traces of an illegal drug in her blood stream.
Discussion: Hellomagazine.com
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TMZ.com:
USA Changes Mind — Amy's in the Winehouse!  —  No, no, YES!  TMZ has learned the U.S. has reversed its decision and granted Amy Winehouse a visa for the United States.  —  The trainwrecktabulous singer had appealed the rejection of her visa application, which was denied under U.S.immigration rules …
Pete Norman / People.com:
The British singer, who was denied a U.S. visa, says she's excited …
TMZ.com:
Amy Won't Go Grammys After All!  —  Even though the U.S …
Discussion: Idolator
People.com:
Coroner: Brad Renfro Died of Heroin Overdose  —  Actor Brad Renfro's death has been attributed to “acute heroin/morphine intoxication,” according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.  —  “The final manner of death has been ruled an accident,” the coroner's office said, adding that the drugs were injected.
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Billboard:
Timbaland Creating Mobile Album For Verizon  —  As Timbaland's “Shock Value” goes up for five Grammy Awards, the hitmaking hip-hop producer has announced a deal with Verizon Wireless to make the first “mobile album,” which will be exclusively available to subscribers of V Cast, Verizon's mobile entertainment service.
Discussion: Kevipod Music, Idolator and Pitchfork
TMZ.com:
Kat Von D — Next Mel Gibson?  —  Upon being fired from “Miami Ink” last year, tattoo artist Kat Von D allegedly signed a photograph addressed to her former boss, Ami James, and drew a swastika and a flaming Star of David on it.  Subtle, no?  —  TMZ has obtained the photograph in question …
Sara Nelson / Daily Mail:
Black eyed tease: Fergie poses for lingerie firm  —  Buying underwear this Valentine's Day will certainly be leaving some men hot under the collar as Black Eyed Peas star Fergie bears her sexy curves in a new lingerie campaign.  —  The 32-year-old singer, (whose real name is Stacy Ann Ferguson) …
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Fashion Week Winds Down With Posh Project Runway Fun  —  It's the last day of New York Fashion Week, and what better and more exciting way for Fab and Bella to say goodbye than with seats at the Project Runway show.  Yays.  Check out Fab's report on the show and the guest judge for the finale, Victoria Beckham!
Discussion: ELLE Tell All, FabSugar and BellaSugar
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Daily Mail:
Kylie, queen of makeovers, gets a new hairdo  —  Kylie has remade herself again with another surprise makeover and a sleek new haircut.  —  Having stepped out in recent days boasting a mass of blonde curls, her sharp bob is a sophisticated step away from the cute look she sported in her video …
Discussion: Right Celebrity
TMZ.com:
Pat “So ******* Into You” O'Brien Checks Into Rehab  —  Pat O'Brien has checked into rehab, “The Insider” reported today.  This is O'Brien's second stint in rehab.  —  The news gives us the opportunity to play this again.  —  Here's to a speedy recovery.
Discussion: Allie Is Wired
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Pat O'Brien's Rehab Rerun
Discussion: Hot Momma Gossip
cityrag:
Playboy Girls at Mardi Gras  —  For obvious reasons, Playboy girls and Mardis Gras make a good pair.  This years pictures show how nicely these two forces of colorful debauchery work together - Mardis Gras Mayhem  —  Holly Madison & Bridget Marquardt at Mardis Gras...  Beignet Porn
BBC:
London critics back Coen drama  —  No Country For Old Men has been named film of the year at the London Film Critics' Circle annual awards.  —  It is the latest accolade for the Coen brothers' thriller in the run-up to the Academy Awards later this month.  —  Oscar favourite Daniel …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Awards Daily
Phil / Egotastic!:
Paris Hilton's Nipples Nearly Pop Out  —  I think Paris Hilton is confused.  Or, should I say, more confused than usual.  I'm not sure she's aware of it, but that's a microphone she's holding.  Of course, from the way she's writhing around, feeling her self up, and very nearly exposing her nipples, she probably thinks it's a dildo.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Frances Bean Cobain: 'I'm Not My Parents'  —  Clay Aiken, move over.  There's a new Broadway baby on the horizon.  —  Frances Bean Cobain, 15, the daughter of Courtney Love and late grunge legend Kurt Cobain, is headlining as the star of Evita, Grease and Beauty and the Beast …
Howard Fendrich / Associated Press:
Report: McNamee injected Clemens' wife  —  WASHINGTON - Brian McNamee told congressional investigators he injected Roger Clemens' wife with human growth hormone as she prepared for a Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition photo session five years ago, the New York Daily News reported Friday.
 
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