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9:45 AM ET, November 17, 2008

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Ivory Jeff Clinton / People.com:
Samantha Ronson Growls Over Lohan's Flour Fiasco  —  After being pelted with a flour bomb for wearing what appeared to be fur, Lindsay Lohan got public support from an angry Samantha Ronson.  —  “The girl who threw [the flour] acted like an animal herself,” Ronson, 30, says on her MySpace blog.
Discussion: Lifeline Live and iVillage
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X17 Online:
In Case You Missed It!!!  X17 XCLUSIVE: Lindsay Attacked By Flour Wielding Fur Protester - NOW WITH VIDEO!!!  —  On Friday night, Lindsay Lohan wore fur and paid the price - an angry anti-fur activist attacked the actress with a bag of flour as she entered the swanky Paris club, VIP Room.
Daily Mail:
Kelly Osbourne ‘to marry her 18-year-old boyfriend’ … Wildchild Kelly Osbourne has become engaged to her 18-year-old boyfriend just six months after they first got together, it has been reported.  —  Kelly - daughter of rocker Ozzy and former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne - has been dating model Luke Worrall since May.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Evil Beet Gossip
Jesse Curti / People.com:
David Cook Opens Up About Girlfriend Kimberly Caldwell  —  Cook (left) and Caldwell  —  Amid all the American Idol craziness, last year's champ David Cook finds peace and perspective with the help of girlfriend Kimberly Caldwell.  —  “I think she just gets that this is all nuts,” …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Extra
Andrei Harmsworth / Metro.co.uk:
'Hudson targets Madge's A-Rod'  —  Batten down the hatches - bitch fight on the way.  —  It looks like Madonna has younger, blonder competition for her New York Yankee pal Alex Rodriguez.  —  Yes, man eater Kate Hudson - who changes boyfriends as fast as her fashion frocks …
Mirror.co.uk:
X Factor youngster Eoghan Quigg invited out on the town by Amy Winehouse - exclusive  —  Amy Winehouse has been secretly phoning and texting 16-year-old X Factor star Eoghan Quigg.  —  The troubled singer even invited the innocent Northern Irish lad - her junior by nine years - to join her for a wild night on the tiles.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
News of the World:
Jennifer Ellison celebrates engagement in paradise  —  WOW-DY partner — do these Tickle your fancy?  —  It's cowgirl Jennifer Ellison celebrating her engagement to her fella with the Mr Men name—Robbie Tickle.  —  The Hell's Kitchen hottie popped in and out of a white teeny bikini …
The Strip Podcast Guys / VEGAS HAPPENS HERE:
Wanda Sykes @ LV Gay Rally: “I'm Proud To Be Gay”  —  (UPDATE: Hear Wanda's speech and a brief interview by clicking here or right-click here to download the file.  Also, hear our July 17 interview with Wanda on The Strip Podcast by clicking here.)  —  Dozens of rallies were held around …
OK! Magazine:
Travis: “I Feel Better Every Day”  —  Almost two months after being critically injured in a tragic plane crash in South Carolina, rock star Travis Barker finally gave his first televised interview.  —  “Thanks for all the support,” the former Blink 182 drummer said during the live broadcast of MTV's finale for Total Request Live.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2008 Pictures  —  Yes, it's that very special time of year again.  No, not Christmas, not your birthday, not Wednesday.  It's the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!  That magical time when the most insanely gorgeous of all Supermodels walk the runway …
Sarah Rollo / Digital Spy:
Caine honoured by Variety Club  —  Sir Michael Caine's Oustanding Contribution to the arts has been recognised at the Variety Club Awards.  —  The 75-year-old was presented with the top gong for his five decades in the limelight, during which he has appeared in films including The Italian Job, Alfie and Get Carter.
Discussion: Hellomagazine.com
Jeffrey Slonim / People.com:
Hugh Jackman: Love Scenes with Nicole ‘Like Poetry’  —  When Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman had to get down and dirty for their new film, Australia, their spouses Keith Urban and Deborra-Lee Furness were far from the action ... on purpose!  —  “My wife is an actor,” Jackman, 40, tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
 
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Perez Hilton:
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Lucy / Fametastic:
Heather Mills undergoes third boob job to fix “wonky cleavage”
Discussion: Gabby Babble
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Alexis Chiu / People.com:
Katie Holmes: Jada Pinkett Smith ‘Inspires Me’
Christine Kearney / Reuters:
Justin Timberlake's NY restaurant sued over wages
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
 

 
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The Guardian:
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Rodney Tiffen / Inside Story:
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Renee DiResta / The Guardian:
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