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2:05 PM ET, December 17, 2008

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UDDERLY ICKY  —  “GOSSIP Girl” star Kelly Rutherford might not be uncomfortable talking about breast-feeding, but the rest of us are uncomfortable hearing about it.  The 40-year-old pregnant mother told Us Weekly she still nurses her walking, talking 2- year-old son, Hermés.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Hugh Hefner “Impressed” by Jennifer Aniston's Naked GQ Cover  —  Carmen Electra graces the cover of Playboy's 55th anniversary issue, but Hugh Hefner tells Extra he wouldn't have minded seeing “either Angelina Jolie or Scarlett Johansson.”  —  When shown Jennifer Aniston's nearly naked January GQ cover …
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TMZ.com:
Rabid Fan Arrested Trying to Get to Lohan  —  An overzealous Lindsay Lohan fan was arrested early this morning after he tried to get around security at a Scottsdale nightclub in the hopes of getting close to Lindsay Lohan.  —  Cops tell us Lohan was leaving the Jackrabbit Supper Club & Lounge …
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Alleged Lindsay Lohan Stalker Lunges Into Custody
Michael K / Dlisted:
HoHan Has A Stalker  —  Breaking news!  HoHan still has a fan.
Discussion: OH NO!!
Simon Perry / People.com:
Madonna Denies Reports of a $76-Million Divorce Settlement  —  Madonna and Guy Ritchie are slamming recent stories about their divorce settlement.  —  The joint statement - issued in London - came two days after Madonna's U.S. rep gave the Associated Press details of the supposed deal.
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Julie Jordan / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston on Marriage, Bad Habits and Turning 40  —  It's been a big year for Jennifer Aniston: A new home in Beverly Hills, a new boyfriend (musician John Mayer, 31) and a new comedy, Marley & Me (costarring Owen Wilson), which hits theaters Christmas day.
Discussion: Just Jared and Cele|bitchy
New York Post:
JUST ASKING  —  WHICH Olympic champion smoked pot for the first time recently at a Michigan hotel?  The stoned athlete broke the TVs in his room, but later bought exact replicas so he could replace them before anybody at the hotel was the wiser . . . WHICH lifestyle diva used a hand model for close-up shots in her latest book?
Discussion: Gawker, I'm Not Obsessed and OH NO!!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Biggest Loser Winner: “I Feel at Peace”  —  Twenty-six-year old contestant Michelle Aguilar was named the “Biggest Loser” on Tuesday's finale after shedding an impressive 110 lbs. — or 45.45 percent of her body weight.  She is the second woman ever to win the title.
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TMZ.com:
“Full House” Star in Emergency Custody War  —  Jodie Sweetin is locked in a custody battle so ferocious — that her estranged husband called for an emergency hearing this morning to get access to their 8-month old daughter ASAP.  —  TMZ has learned the 26-year-old “Full House” …
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog
Brian Orloff / People.com:
Scarlett Johansson Hopes to Do a Second Album  —  Scarlett Johansson isn't worried about the dreaded musical sophomore slump.  —  The actress, who released her debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head in May, tells MTV News that she would look forward to returning to the studio.
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Gets Apology from the White House  —  On today's live taping of The View, conservative co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck complained that she didn't receive her usual invitation to the White House Christmas party.  —  “Maybe I didn't do enough for the Republican party this year,” Hasselbeck said on the show.
Richard Shears / Daily Mail:
New mum Nicole Kidman warned she could turn barren after breaking taboo of playing didgeridoo … Nicole Kidman has been warned by Aborigines who say she will not be able to have more children because she broke a sacred taboo by playing a didgeridoo on German television.
Brad Frenette / National Post:
Canadian Idol cancelled for 2009  —  By Murtz Jaffer for National Post  —  The official word on Canadian Idol is in and you will not be seeing it in 2009.  —  After months of speculation and an increased spotlight on So You Think You Can Dance Canada, a CTV statement issued late Tuesday evening said that …
 
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Tom Cruise Plans to Pamper Katie Holmes on 30th Birthday Tomorrow
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NY Daily News:
Former tween star Hilary Duff ventures into virgin territory
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WILL SMITH AND ROASARIO DAWSON PREMIERE “SEVEN POUNDS”
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Daily Mail:
'The Jolie-Pitts give each other special homemade presents …
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Macaulay Culkin's Family ‘Absolutely Heartbroken’ by Sister's Death
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Demi Moore's daughter Rumer shows off fiery new locks (and a fair bit …
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