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12:10 PM ET, February 18, 2008

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Amanda Fortini / New York Magazine:
Lindsay Lohan as Marilyn Monroe in “The Last Sitting”  —  Photographs by Bert Stern  —  In 1962, photographer Bert Stern shot a series of photos of Marilyn Monroe that have collectively come to be known as “The Last Sitting.”  Taken during several boozy sessions at the Hotel Bel-Air …
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New York Magazine:
Spring 2008 Fashion  —  In 1962, photographer Bert Stern shot a series of photos of Marilyn Monroe at the Hotel Bel-Air that have collectively come to be known as “The Last Sitting.”  The photographs are arguably the most famous images ever captured of America's most famous actress.
TMZ.com:
No, That's Not Marilyn  —  Lindsay Lohan attempted to channel the sex appeal of one her “idols,” Marilyn Monroe, in a photo shoot by Bert Stern, for New York Magazine.  Rehab is a girl's best friend!  —  La Lohan had no problem stripping and assuming the same poses Monroe did in her infamous “last sitting” for Stern — 46 years ago.
Discussion: Jezebel and ShowHype
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Britney Spends Quiet Weekend with Father  —  Britney Spears marked a relatively quiet President's Day weekend, with her Saturday spent in the company of her father and her assistant Brett inside her Beverly Hills home.  —  When his daughter did go out, Jamie Spears, who has been appointed …
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Las Vegas Review-Journal:
NORM: Local celebrities may be dancing  —  Another Las Vegas connection is anticipated when the new season's celebrity lineup for ABC's “Dancing With the Stars” is unveiled tonight.  —  Socialite Paris Hilton performs with the Las Vegas Pussycat Dolls on Saturday inside Pure nightclub at Caesars Palace.
Discussion: TMZ.com, Seriously? OMG! and Gawker
Michael K / Dlisted:
Hot Slut Of The Day!  —  Katy Setterfield - She won the BBC One show “The One and Only” as Dusty Springfield.  She has won a contract to perform in Las Vegas!  —  For Robert
Discussion: Press Association and Towleroad
The Gossip Girls at / Celebrity Scandals:
Paris Hilton'S Burlesque Birthday Bash
New York Post:
SUITE DEAL  —  JENNIFER Lopez is about to pop out twins, and that has North Shore University Hospital on Long Island in a tizzy.  A staffer there says a private room - furnished especially for the mom-to-be with a luscious brown leather couch - has been sitting empty for two weeks now.
Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Spencer on Heidi's Album: ‘Madonna, Eat Your Heart Out’  —  Heidi Montag took a break from her struggling pop career to celebrate Valentine's Day with on-again boyfriend Spencer Pratt.  —  The love-'em-or hate-'em couple spent the weekend frolicking - a la her “Higher” video - around Atlantic City at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
Daily Mail:
Wrapped-up Beckhams star on Broadway  —  Considering it was a family day out, there were few smiles as the Beckhams arrived on New York's famous Broadway theatre district with their sons to see a play.  —  A stern faced David carried son Cruz, and held nine-year old Brooklyn's hand while son Romeo …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Charlize Theron to Catch Oscars in Her Pajamas  —  Charlize Theron may have reflected '20s-style Hollywood glamour in the stunning beaded gown she wore to the 2004 Oscars, when she won as Best Actress for Monster - but this year she plans on something completely different.  —  Her pajamas.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, StarsOrbis and OH NO!!
BBC:
Stars to replace Ledger in movie  —  Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell will appear as Heath Ledger's character in unfinished film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, the BBC has learned.  —  A spokeswoman for Law confirmed the three would play the role of Tony in the film …
Discussion: Us Weekly and dailystab.com
New York Post:
FUR FLIES  —  ARETHA Franklin may be steaming mad at Beyoncé for calling Tina Turner - and not her - the “Queen of Soul,” but PETA thinks she's not a queen but a clown.  In a letter to Franklin, PETA mouthpiece Dan Matthews writes, “Music lovers may think of you...
 
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Steve Myall / Daily Mail:
Potty Pete pilgrims: Couple pay £15,000 for concert …
Discussion: THE RAD REPORT and Dlisted
Daily Mail:
Paris gets pulses racing with a raunchy burlesque performance
X17 Online:
Heidi To Britney: “Come Live In Our House!”
Discussion: Popdirt.com and TMZ.com
New York Post:
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Kelly Rondeau / People.com:
Jonas Brothers Nail Down Their Look Before Show
Discussion: OH NO!!
Daily Mail:
Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts: ‘I turned to drink after being branded ugly’
Owen Williams / Showbiz Spy:
Amy Winehouse's husband overdosed on heroin in prison
Daily Mail:
Love blooms for Orlando and the Victoria's Secret girl
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

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How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

 
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