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6:30 PM ET, February 9, 2008

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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 …
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NEWS.com.au:
Michelle Williams swims at Heath Ledger's wake  —  AFTER a tragic, tear-stained day of reflection and regret, Heath Ledger's wake turned into the sort of party he would have loved.  —  As the sun began to set, about 200 mourners swept out of the restaurant on Perth's Cottesloe Beach …
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: The Age
People.com:
Heath Ledger Cremated in Fremantle, Australia  —  Heath Ledger's remains were cremated Saturday afternoon, local time, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  Following a memorial at Penrhos College for hundreds of mourners, Michelle Williams, escorted by police, arrived with a small entourage …
Discussion: Dlisted, TMZ.com and We Love Celebs!
Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Heath Ledger cremated; mourners jump into the ocean in his honor  —  Heath Ledger's remains were finally cremated yesterday, after what sounds like a beautiful and fitting tribute to the young actor.  There was a memorial which was attended by hundreds, as well as a small private funeral.
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 …
TMZ.com:
Conservators to Dump Brit's Manager!  —  TMZ has confirmed that one of the things that went down in yesterday's hearing involving Britney's conversatorship is that the commissioner granted the conservators the power to fire her manager, Howard Grossman.  —  Commissioner Reva Goetz ordered …
Dave McNary / Variety:
WRITERS, PRODUCERS REACH TENTATIVE DEAL  —  Deal points revealed  —  The WGA has finalized its tentative agreement with the majors and will present details of the pact to members today in meetings in Los Angeles and New York.  —  Those meetings — set for the Crowne Plaza in Gotham …
Melissa / Off the Rack:
K-Fed's Fashionable Night in the Marc Jacobs Front Row!  —  Marc Jacobs' front row tonight was filled with fashionistas such asVictoria Beckham, Anna Wintour. . . K-Fed?  The budding actor's rep confirmed his expected presence at the closing show of Fashion Week yesterday to PEOPLE …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
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) …
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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Pete Norman / People.com:
The British singer, who was denied a U.S. visa, says she's excited …
Castina / Pop Crunch:
Madonna Testosterone Skin Cream Chest Hair: Madonna Chest Hair Caused By Testosterone Skin Cream  —  Madonna is rubbing male hormones on her face.  The Material Girl has started a strict regime of massaging her skin with testosterone cream due to it's toted ability to increase muscle mass …
Discussion: OH NO!! and Backseat Cuddler
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.
Discussion: kenneth in the
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
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
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: FabSugar, ELLE Tell All 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
 
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