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11:30 AM ET, February 16, 2008

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 Top News: 
TMZ.com:
New Criminal Investigation in Britney Case  —  TMZ has learned Sam Lutfi is under investigation by the LAPD for allegedly drugging Britney Spears.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us the Major Crimes Division of LAPD is on the case, after the conservators filed a complaint alleging Lutfi drugged Spears …
People.com:
Kirstie Alley Officially Steps Away from Jenny Craig Ads  —  After serving as the spokesmodel for the Jenny Craig weight-loss program for the past three years, Kirstie Alley is stepping aside.  —  “Although Kirstie will not appear in future advertising endeavors for us …
Michael K / Dlisted:
CoCo's Ass Is Real  —  The insanely elegant Coco gave an interview to Playboy.com where she talked about everything from her ass to oral sex to wearing shoes during sex. 28-year-old (yeah...28) CoCo had a lot to say. … This is truly a match made in heaven.
Daily Mail:
Grammy bosses force Amy Winehouse to cover up her topless tattoo  —  Amy Winehouse is cleaning up her act in more ways than one.  —  The singer used her trademark black eyeliner to cover up a topless tattoo on her arm when she performed via satellite at the Grammys, it has been revealed.
Discussion: CelebWarship
Mirror.co.uk:
Victoria and David Beckham renew their marriage vows in secret  —  David and Victoria Beckham have secretly retaken their marriage vows - and got matching tattoos to celebrate the romantic occasion.  —  Only a handful of friends and family were invited to watch them remarry in the grounds of Beckingham Palace.
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Kirsten Dunst's Split With Jake Gyllenhaal Caused Her to Party More  —  When news broke last week that Kirsten Dunst had checked into rehab, fans were surprised because she is a respected Hollywood vet, but those who knew her were familiar with her partying ways.
Discussion: TMZ.com, goldenfiddle and CelebWarship
X17 Online:
Did Britney Get A Five-Finger Discount?!  —  Our guys are out with Britney right now — she was doing some shopping at Fred Segal — and it seems she may have forgotten to pay for the clothes she changed into and wore out of the store!  —  Apparently she entered wearing a leopard-print top and exited wearing a black shirt over it.
Discussion: Allie Is Wired
TMZ.com:
State Court May Have Lost Britney Jurisdiction  —  It's the craziest thing we've ever heard, but it's probable the State court has lost jurisdiction in the Britney Spears conservatorship case.  —  Sources at the L.A. County Superior Court tell TMZ, “It's possible jurisdiction has shifted to the U.S. Federal District Court.”
Caryn Ganz / Rolling Stone:
Madonna's New Album and Video: Exclusive Rolling Stone Preview  —  Madonna has managed to keep most details about her still-untitled follow-up to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor (due April 29th) under wraps, but Rolling Stone got an early listen to five tracks today and some behind-the-scenes info from producer Nate “Danja” Hills.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and WOW Report
AceShowBiz.com:
Socialite Paris Hilton Under Investigation for Owning 17 Dogs  —  Boasted in an interview on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Monday, February 11 about owning 17 pets, Paris Hilton's love for the dogs landed her at the center of a new Los Angeles Department of Animal Services investigation.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Sex In The Big Brother 9 House  —  Big Brother 9 barely started and they are already doing sex to each other.  In case you didn't know, this season singles were paired up with their “soul mates.”  Basically BB is a dating service now.  Last night, Nat and her partner Matt got it on.
Discussion: Right TV
People.com:
Who's In Charge of Britney Spears's Money?  —  Britney and Bryan Spears in September  —  The trust where Britney Spears keeps most of her estimated $100 million fortune is out of her hands - and under the control of her brother and a lawyer, according to court documents released Thursday.
 
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Mirror.co.uk:
Jack Black discusses new film Be Kind Rewind
NY Daily News:
Surveillance: Marc Jacobs' escorts
Discussion: New York Magazine and F-Listed
TMZ.com:
Diddy: His Face Ran Into My Fist!
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Britney Resurfaces!
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
Rap-Up / google me, baby:
RAP-UP TV: RODNEY JERKINS AT CLIVE DAVIS' PRE-GRAMMY PARTY
Molly / POPSUGAR:
A Very Heidi and Spencer Valentine's Day
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Jane Fonda: Hype Over Using the C-Word “Is Silly”
Discussion: Jezebel, iVillage and Pretty Boring
TMZ.com:
R. Kelly Snaps Back at Accusations!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Brad Pitt Protects His Young
Discussion: Angelina Jolie
Kelly Rondeau / People.com:
Jessica Simpson & Tony Romo's Big, Texan Valentine's Day
TMZ.com:
Adnan Still Rocking Britney's World
Cele|bitchy:
Cancer victim humiliated on Tyra Banks' show
Michael K / Dlisted:
Xtina Is Afraid Of Vaginal Tearing
Discussion: BALLZ!
 

 
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