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9:55 AM ET, October 23, 2008

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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Taylor Momsen Hospitalized After Battling Life-Threatening Throat Infection  —  Taylor Momsen was released Wednesday afternoon from L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after battling a “severe, potentially life-threatening throat infection.  —  “I have been treating Miss Taylor Momsen for the last few days …
Linda Marx / People.com:
Brooke and Charlie Sheen Are Expecting Twins  —  Brooke and Charlie Sheen are thrilled to be expecting twins, according to her mother.  —  “Brooke and Charlie are expecting twins, and they are so excited,” Moira Fiore, who spent time with Brooke last week, tells PEOPLE.  “Obviously, I am floating on air.”
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OK! Magazine:
OK!  Exclusive: Charlie Sheen Talks About Expecting Twin Boys!  —  It's been a great 2008 for Charlie Sheen.  Not only has the award-winning actor gotten married to sweetheart Brooke Mueller in a wedding featured exclusively in the pages of OK!, he's just confirmed that he and his new wife …
New York Post:
LOHAN'S ‘BETTY’ GIG CHOPPED  —  IT got so ugly on the set of “Ugly Betty” between Lindsay Lohan and the popular ABC show's star, America Ferrera, that Lohan was cut from an agreed-upon six episodes to four.  —  One production source said, “It was a mess.  Lindsay would show up every day with an entourage of people.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Guy Ritchie “Crying” Over Photo of Son Rocco in Yankees T-Shirt  —  Guy Ritchie is “in pieces” after seeing a photo of his son Rocco in a T-shirt supporting Alex Rodriguez's New York Yankees baseball team, a source tells Usmagazine.com.  —  The 8-year-old was photographed sporting the shirt Monday in New York City.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Guy Ritchie Told Madonna: “You're ‘Old, Fat, Ugly, Wrinkled’”
Derrick Mahone / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
R&B singer Lyfe Jennings arrested in Smyrna  —  R&B singer/songwriter Lyfe Jennings was arrested Sunday on gun charges in Smyrna while trying to locate the mother of his children, police said.  —  Jennings, 30, whose real name is Chester Jennings, kicked in the door of a residence …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Rhymes With Snitch
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Lil Wayne Has a Boy!  —  Lil Wayne's the proud father of a new son!  —  The rapper's baby boy, Dwayne Carter III, was born Wednesday afternoon at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, his rep confirms to Usmagazine.com.  —  He has not released the identity of the baby's mother.
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Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
Sarah Palin: My Wedding Hope for Bristol  —  Now that Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter has celebrated her 18th birthday, the GOP vice-presidential candidate says she's hoping Bristol and fiancé Levi Johnston - who are expecting a baby in December - will tie the knot well before the date next summer the young couple had been eyeing.
PopEater:
Dr. Phil Sued For Fraud, Defamation and Creative Editing  —  Dr. Phil is facing a lawsuit for fraud, defamation of character... and some shifty editing.  Thomas Riccio, the man who recorded O.J. Simpson's recent illegal activities, claims Dr. Phil aired ads depicting Riccio nodding in response …
Discussion: WOW Report and TMZ.com
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Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Dr. Phil gets sued for defamation and fraud
Discussion: Celebslam.com
People.com:
FIRST LOOK: David Hasselhoff in New Video Game  —  Attention America's Got Talent castoffs and former Knight Rider bad guys: here is your chance to finally get revenge on The Hoff.  —  PEOPLE.com has an exclusive first look of PAIN Movie Lot, a new PlayStation 3 video game being released Nov. 6 …
Michael K / Dlisted:
How Did Stepford Katie Bust Her Teeth?  —  Katie Holmes left her NYC alien hive this morning looking like the crazy crackie on my block who always want to know if I can give her money for a “hot dog.”  I'm sure that's code for “I'll suck yo dick for a dolla,” so I just ignore her and keep walking.
Discussion: Allie Is Wired
TMZ.com:
David Sues Over Alleged Californication  —  David Duchovny has filed a lawsuit claiming he was defamed by a newspaper that claimed he was in a relationship with a 28-year-old tennis coach.  —  The Daily Mail, a London paper, ran a story over the weekend claiming that David had a …
Discussion: Digital Spy and OH NO!!
PopEater:
Behar, Hasselbeck Take Things Backstage  —  Sure, there's always fireworks on ‘The View,’ and most recently, there have been a lot between hosts Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck.  The newest blowup seems to have carried over from the show to backstage.  —  According to a Defamer source …
Discussion: Defamer, TMZ.com and Pop Crunch
NY Daily News:
George Clooney rekindles flame with Krista Allen  —  Apparently, George Clooney may have figured out there's no girlfriend like an old girlfriend.  The bedroom-eyed Oscar winner has quietly circled back to Krista Allen, friends tell us.  —  Their on-and-off long-running romance began in 2002 …
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FemaleFirst:
George Clooney's romantic reunion
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Just Jared:
Gavin Rossdale: Kingston's A Bully!  —  Former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale took home “Rock Rebirth of the Year” at US Weekly's Hot Hollywood Party at New York City's Skylight on Tuesday.  —  The 42-year-old husband of Gwen Stefeni talked to JustJared.com about his upcoming tour …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Miss Teen Louisiana Loses Crown After Drug Arrest  —  Miss Teen Louisiana has lost her crown following an arrest for marijuana possession and leaving a restaurant without paying.  —  Lindsey Evans, 18, and three pals skipped out on a $46.07 bill at Bossier City, Louisiana's Posados Cafe on Saturday.
Discussion: Yeeeah!, The Superficial and TMZ.com
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Michael K / Dlisted:
The Dumb Bitch Lost Her Crown
Discussion: MSNBC
Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Solange Knowles is going to tour with big sis Beyonce  —  The women of the Knowles family are legendary divas.  The kind that are best left together only at Thanksgiving dinners and occasions where lots of other people are around to calm them down and not give in to their demands.
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New York Magazine:
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