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9:50 PM ET, January 22, 2009

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Christina Tapper / Style Watch:
Angelina and Brad React to His and Hers Oscar Nods  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may want to dust off the mantle and make room for matching his and her Oscar trophies after picking up Best Actor and Best Actress nominations Thursday.  —  Pitt, whose film, The Curious Case …
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Ramin Setoodeh / Newsweek:
Which Actor Googles Himself?  —  At our 13th Oscar Roundtable, six of this year's most-talked-about performers reveal more of themselves than they'd sometimes like.  —  From the magazine issue dated Jan 21, 2009  —  And the Oscar goes to ... who knows?  But at least by Thursday morning we'll know who the nominees are.
Michael K / Dlisted:   Brad Pitt's Hot Dog Stand Is Open For Business
Todd Leopold / CNN:
‘Button’ hooks 13 Oscar nominations
Discussion: Jezebel and L.A. Rag Mag
Nelson X / AVN:
Grammy-winning artist says he may perform bisexual scene  —  Grammy-winning artist Kanye West's dislike of gold-diggers may be one of the reasons the Chi-town native is flirting with bisexuality.  But does the sight of another man's junk make Kanye feel stronger, or is he just courting controversy to promote his latest CD?
Larry Carroll / MTV:
Kristen Stewart Confident In Taylor Lautner, Chris Weitz For ‘New Moon’  —  'I didn't understand all the deliberation,' ‘Twilight’ star says of Lautner's casting.  —  PARK CITY, Utah — Whether you're a Twilighter or completely uninitiated into the world of the fanpires …
Discussion: The Dish Rag and Us Weekly
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Just Jared:   Taylor Lautner is Spit Sexy
Perez Hilton:
Dakota Fanning To Join Twilight Sequel???
Discussion: Contactmusic.com, TMZ.com and INF Daily
Rachel Porter / Daily Mail:
It's a confession few mothers would ever make.  But here, one woman asks... So why can't I LOVE my own daughter? … Shelley Price can't stop the tears from falling as she makes her startling confession.  —  The mother-of-two is in the living room of her home in Halling, Kent, surrounded by all the usual signs of a busy family life.
Kate Ward / EW.com:
Patrick Swayze to pen book with wife  —  Actor-dancer-singer Patrick Swayze will soon be able to add “author” to his list of credentials.  Sources say The Beast star — who is currently undergoing a very public battle with pancreatic cancer — will be taking offers next week for a book co-written with his wife, Lisa.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Andy Dick Opens Up About Sobriety, Bisexuality  —  On Friday's Tyra Banks Show, Andy Dick — who currently stars on VH1's Sober House with Dr. Drew — opens up about his battle with alcoholism and his bisexuality.  —  The 43-year old Dick — who has been charged a number of times with DUI …
Discussion: Socialite Life
Robert Kahn / Newsday:
Angelina Jolie to film spy thriller on Long Island  —  Angelina Jolie will film parts of an espionage thriller in March on Long Island.  —  Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi let slip Wednesday that the Hollywood actress would be on location at the former Grumman facility in Bethpage …
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TMZ.com:
$20 Million Extortion Attempt Against Travolta  —  TMZ has confirmed Bahamian police are indeed investigating an alleged extortion plot against John Travolta, but it does not involve pictures of his dying son.  —  We're told several people have allegedly demanded $20 million from John and cops are on the hunt.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Helena Christensen Nude Pictures Prove She's Still Got It  —  In case you needed an more proof, these Helena Christensen nude pictures, taken at age 41, prove conclusively that once a Supermodel, always a Supermodel.  The model-turned-photographer stepped back in front of the lens once …
Discussion: popbytes
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  Audrina Patridge  —  • In the mood for a party, Audrina Patridge got kissy with a mystery man in a red plaid shirt at West Hollywood's Coco de Ville.  Throughout the night, he smooched the Hills star on her neck and, at one point, even picked her up …
Fox News:
Paris Hilton Wants Another Bff  —  Even despite rumors that Paris Hilton's real BFF (sis Nicky) can't stand the winner of MTV's “My BFF” Brittany Flickinger , the older of the hotel heiresses is still on the lookout for yet another sidekick.  —  A casting call has just gone out to all peeps that are …
Discussion: Celebrity Scandals
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TMZ.com:
P!nk — Ex Marks the Spot  —  With reports that he's moved back in with P!nk, Carey Hart planted a wet one on his estranged pop star wife in Santa Monica on Wednesday.  —  The couple married three years ago, separated last year and appear to be back together.
ETonline:
JULIANNA MARGULIES BACK TO THE ER  —  Just yesterday it was revealed that George Clooney would be appearing in the final season of the hit medical drama “ER.”  Now, ET has breaking news on another “ER” alum, Julianna Margulies!  —  A rep for Julianna confirmed to ET that the actress …
Discussion: Fan Fare and TV Envy
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TMZ.com:
Panettiere Pleads No Contest to Battery Charge  —  Alan Panettiere has pled no contest to misdemeanor battery.  —  Alan faced a judge in a Bev Hills courtroom on Tuesday, stemming from an altercation he had with his wife back in August.  —  He received 24 months probation …
Pareene / Gawker:
Diane Sawyer Still Obviously Intoxicated  —  The Inaugural Balls went on all night and it looks like Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer enjoyed the open bars.  Thanks, ABC, for not pulling her off the air despite all this slurred nonsense.  —  Thanks to hero intern Bette Bentley for compiling …
TMZ.com:
Birkhead and Stern Reunite — In Lawsuit  —  Howard K. Stern and Larry Birkhead have just filed sworn declarations, expressing outrage at various accusations, including suggestions that Stern drugged Anna Nicole Smith.  —  Stern has sued Mark Speer, a former associate of Birkhead's former lawyer, Debra Opri.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Marie Claire:
WATCH MADONNA ON VUITTON AD SET  —  It's been the most talked about celebrity ad campaign of the season, and now you can get the scoop on that infamous Madonna for Louis Vuitton shoot.  —  A behind-the-scenes video has been released, shot on location at LA's Café Figaro …
Discussion: Just Jared and Towleroad
 
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Clinically Depressed Poodle Attacks Former French President!!
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‘Lost’ edges ‘Lie to Me’ in tight premiere race
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Rick Fulton / The Daily Record …:
Exclusive: New gay prison romance movie is just about love, says Jim Carrey
Discussion: Towleroad and Queerty
New York Post:
CELEBS' INAUGURAL EGO TRIPS
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FemaleFirst:
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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Keira Knightley signs to play reclusive actress …
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