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11:45 AM ET, April 22, 2008

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People.com:
Connor Cruise to Hit the Big Screen  —  Following in his parents' footsteps, Connor Cruise will make his film debut in the upcoming Will Smith drama Seven Pounds, PEOPLE has learned.  —  Connor, 13 - who has grown up around movie sets with mom Nicole Kidman and dad Tom Cruise - will play a young version of Smith in a very minor role.
New York Post:
SAM'S ALL HERS  —  Lindsay Lohan gets feisty when it comes to gal pal Sam Ronson.  The two spent the weekend partying at the Beatrice Inn on Friday and Hawaiian Tropic Zone on Saturday, where Ronson was spinning, but Lohan didn't like all the attention Ronson was getting.
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Contactmusic.com:
NATALIE PORTMAN - PORTMAN TARGETED BY URINATING DOG  —  Hollywood actress NATALIE PORTMAN was left red-faced after a dog urinated on her in New York.  —  The star took a break from filming New York, I Love You to take her own dog for a walk in Lower Manhattan.
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Andy Soltis / New York Post:
NATALIE PORT-A-POTTY  —  She may be an international movie star, but this impudent pooch can't tell the difference between Natalie Portman and a fire hydrant.  —  The “Star Wars” cutie was the unfortunate victim of a surprise soaking as she dropped by a downtown dog run.
Discussion: Stereogum and MollyGood
The Huffington Post:
Natalie Portman Gets Peed On (PHOTO)
Tiffany McGee / People.com:
Kanye West's Fiancée ‘Sad’ Over Breakup  —  Rapper Kanye West and his fiancée of a year and a half, designer Alexis Phifer have broken off their engagement, Phifer confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “It's always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends,” Phifer tells PEOPLE.
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Carole Glines / OK! Magazine:
Shannon & Derek: Romance or Showmance?  —  Only days after they were photographed in mid-liplock on a California beach, the question on everyone's mind at Monday's Dancing With the Stars taping was: Are Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough for real?  Or are they just doing it for reality TV?
Discussion: Dlisted
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X17 Online:
Are DWTS' Shannon and Derek Doing a Different Kind of Dance Offscreen?  —  Shannon Elizabeth and the former DWTS champ's brother, Derek Hough, have some great chemistry on the dance floor - but is it crossing over into real life?  We caught the partners and serious contenders at the Beverly Center Sunday.
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Licks Cake off Tony Romo's Face at His Birthday  —  Jessica Simpson threw Tony Romo a 28th birthday party he'll never forget: She licked cake off his face!  —  The PDA-packed bash took place Saturday night at Suite, a lounge in Dallas, where “she sang him 'Happy Birthday …
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Penelope Cruz Nude Videos from Elegy  —  Penelope Cruz is no stranger to on-screen nudity, but that doesn't mean that new Penelope Cruz nude videos aren't welcome.  In fact, these nude scenes from Penelope's new movie, Elegy, are some of her hottest yet.  The only problem, though …
Discussion: WOW Report and Gone Hollywood
David Caplan / People.com:
Ali Lohan to Make Feature Film Debut  —  Get ready, Hollywood: Another Lohan is gearing up for her close-up.  —  Ali Lohan, Lindsay's 14-year-old sister, has begun filming her first film project, Mostly Ghostly, in Los Angeles, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.
Simon Cable / Daily Mail:
I don't want kids, they would make me feel violated, says Mariah Carey  —  Her diva demands and well-known love of excess is usually guaranteed to send even the most accommodating celebrity haunts into a frenzy.  —  So staff may be breathing a sigh of relief that pop princess Mariah Carey …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
What Is Dave Navarro Kissing?!  —  Dave Navarro has made out with women, men and even Tommy Lee, but the gender and species of his latest suck fest is unclear.  —  While backstage at his Miami concert, the 40-year-old tatted up muscled musician swapped spit with a “dancer” of unknown origin.
Discussion: WOW Report and Backseat Cuddler
BBC:
McGregor fine after cancer scare  —  Actor Ewan McGregor says he is “fine” after having a cancerous mole removed from just below his right eye.  —  The 37-year-old, best known for the Star Wars prequels and Trainspotting, said doctors removed several moles on after he went for a check-up.
New York Post:
JUST LIKE A DIVA  —  WHITNEY Houston was back to her bizarre ways at the Hopkins-Calzaghe fight in Vegas Saturday.  “She was practically carried in by her staff, and her people snapped their fingers, saying, ‘Whitney needs a waitress!’ ”  says our spy.  “She couldn't focus while Ray J sang the national anthem.
Discussion: Bossip
Daily Mail:
Gwyneth Paltrow's guide to wearing six-inch heels: Employ a bodyguard to help you stay upright  —  It is the modern girl's dilemma: How to enjoy high heels while leading a busy social life.  —  But for Gwyneth Paltrow, popping ballet shoes into a handbag was never really going to be an option.
Discussion: Lifeline Live
Contactmusic.com:
DAVID HASSELHOFF - HASSELHOFF IN HOSPITAL  —  DAVID HASSELHOFF spent the weekend (19-20Apr08) in hospital after an eye injury opened up and started gushing blood.  —  The Baywatch star checked himself into UCLA Medical Center after stitching above one of his eyes unravelled and left the actor bleeding heavily.
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Starpulse:
Elisha Cuthbert Tired Of Bad Dates
Discussion: dailystab.com
Peter G / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Not Signed On for More HIMYM
Discussion: The Superficial and TMZ.com
Tiffany McGee / People.com:
Terrence Howard Debuts His Album at Listening Session
New York Post:
GOSSIPY HEARST  —  LYDIA Hearst is set to be a TV star.
Discussion: New York Magazine
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NY Daily News:
Jenna: I'll raise kids by the book
Discussion: MollyGood
Gil Kaufman / MTV:
New Miley Cyrus Photos — Showing Singer In Her Underwear — Hit The Net
The Sun:
Cheer up, Her-moany Granger
Sara McCorquodale / Daily Mail:
Sensational Spice: Mel B reveals her stunning figure modelling …
Discussion: Right Celebrity
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Numb3rs Actress Diane Farr Expecting Twins
CNH / Cele|bitchy:
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise Make Out Stunt
People.com:
Owen & Kate's Romantic Birthday Date in Miami
Hollywoodtuna:
Fergie Attempts The Jessica Alba Bikini Ass Pose Too
Discussion: CO-ED Magazine
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
The NYT added 210,000 digital subscribers in Q1, for 10.5M subscribers in total, up 8% YoY, and ad revenue fell 2.4% YoY to $103.7M; the OpenAI lawsuit cost $1M

Austin Fuller / Current:
NPR CEO Katherine Maher will not attend a US House committee hearing on May 8 looking at alleged NPR bias due to a schedule conflict, but offers to appear later

Joshua Benton / Nieman Lab:
A historical look at Pulitzer winners shows the decline of local and regional newspapers and the growth in online news outlets, especially at the local level

 
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