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12:25 AM ET, January 1, 2009

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TMZ.com:
Barkley: All I Really Wanted Was Oral Sex  —  This may be the very best police report of 2008.  When Charles Barkley was busted in Arizona early this morning for DUI, he told cops he ran a stop sign because he was in a hurry to get some oral sex.  —  The cops stopped Barkley after he allegedly ran a stop sign.
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Charles Barkley's Oral Statements  —  Ex-NBA superstar told Arizona cops he was racing to get a “blow job”  —  Following his arrest earlier today for drunk driving, Charles Barkley told Arizona cops that he ran a stop sign because he was in a hurry to pick up a girl who had …
Discussion: Pop Crunch and L.A. Rag Mag
Nalinee Seelal / newsday.co.tt:
Queen Latifah's jewelry stolen  —  Hollywood star and Grammy Award winning singer Queen Latifah has fallen prey to thieves who stole more than US$10,000 (TT$65,000) in jewelry from the popular American entertainer's luxury villa in Tobago where she has been staying for the Christmas holidays.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Queen Latifah Robbed of $10,000 Worth of Jewelry
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Perez Hilton:
Queen Latifah's Jewels Stolen
Discussion: Access Hollywood
TMZ.com:
Garner at Hospital — Ready to Burst?  —  While you're poppin' champagne, Jen Garner might be poppin' out that kid — she and hubby Ben Affleck were spotted just moments ago going into Cedars-Sinai!  —  See Also  — Jen Garner: 13 Going on 30 Months
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Jen ‘n’ Ben's Baby New Year?
Discussion: X17 Online
Mark Coleman / Daily Mail:
Fears for fallen Hollywood heart-throb Joaquin Phoenix - a bloated and dishevelled shadow of his former self … Three years ago, Joaquin Phoenix was the toast of Hollywood.  —  With millions of female fans and critical acclaim for his Oscar-nominated performance in Walk The Line, Joaquin was one of the biggest names in Tinseltown.
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Yes, Diddy, That Really Is Joaquin Phoenix
Richard White / The Sun:
Look kids ... Amy's pulled Santa  —  SINGER AMY WINEHOUSE has her own secret Santa — after hitting it off with a Caribbean Father Christmas.  —  The star has been nipping off for festive frolics with the mystery man on a sunshine break in St Lucia.  —  Guests revealed Rehab crooner Amy had become …
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Sam Hill / Cele|bitchy:   Amy Winehouse has the hots for Santa
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Mariah Carey Puts Pregnancy Rumors to Rest in St. Barts  —  Mariah Carey is still not pregnant.  —  The singer was spotted sipping red wine and eating oysters — no-nos when expecting — in St. Barts on Tuesday.  —  Look back at the biggest celebrity bumps of the year!
Phil / Egotastic!:
Stephanie Seymour Bikini Pictures Back in Blue  —  The bikini parade continues with more of the slightly-over-the-hill-but-still-very- doable Stephanie Seymour.  What the hell am I talking about!?  If you saw Stephanie Seymour in a bikini on the beach standing in front of you, your jaw would hit the floor.
Discussion: Celebslam
Mary Margaret / People.com:
Britney's Brother Bryan Spears to Wed  —  Capping off a year of setbacks, comebacks, and a new bundle of joy, the Spears family has another surprise in store - a wedding!  —  Britney Spears's big brother, Bryan Spears, 31, is newly engaged to Graciella Sanchez, 36, and the pair plan to wed soon …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Right Celebrity
WCAX-TV:
Actor Matt Dillon Arrested in Vermont  —  An Academy award winning movie star was arrested in Vermont overnight.  —  State Police stopped Matt Dillon, who was traveling 106 miles per hour on Interstate 91 in Newbury.  He is due in court next month to answer to a charge of excessive speed.
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TMZ.com:
Star Jones: Staples Center  —  Star Jones....sunbathing with the scars in St. Barts.  —  See Also  — Star: No Fun in Fungus
Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Jeremy Piven texts women en masse to race to his hotel - 1st one there wins  —  Jeremy Piven hasn't exactly been one of the most respected actors in Hollywood.  Long before Sushigate, he was generally considered a legendary douche bag.  In fact I think you could argue that he was lower …
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The Sun:
Madge won't like Sacha meshing around  —  Pals no more ... Sacha, as Ali G, starring in Madonna's video for Music  —  She hit 50, split from hubby GUY RITCHIE and put herself through the wringer with a punishing world tour schedule to promote latest album Hard Candy.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Socialite Life
New York Post:
GRIEVING STAR EYES SINGING AT INAUGURAL  —  OSCAR winner and former “American Idol” star Jennifer Hudson hasn't been able to perform since her mother, sister and nephew were brutally murdered in October - but sources say she may be summoning up the strength for President-elect Barack Obama.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Pop Crunch and BBC
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Perez Hilton:   Jennifer Hudson's Eyeing Obama Inaugural Performance
TMZ.com:
Wrong-Way Richie Hits the High Seas  —  With her borefriend Joel Madden sitting behind her rowing, Nicole Richie enjoyed a canoe ride while on vacation in Hawaii.  —  Considering her track record on the freeway, it's probably best they didn't let Nicole steer at all.  —  See Also
TMZ.com:
The Charred Ghost of Shauna Sand's Future  —  The human remains of Donatella Versace frolicked on the beach in St. Barts on Wednesday.  —  La Dona's purple bikini accented all the latest trends this season: fried hair, plutonium injected breasts and saggy leather skin.
 
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