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1:40 PM ET, April 28, 2009

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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Julia Roberts Drops the F-Bomb on Tom Hanks  —  The night was billed as a salute to Tom Hanks, but it was Julia Roberts who stole the show.  —  “It's late, and I'm paying my babysitter overtime, and I have to pee,” a harried Roberts announced at Monday's 36th annual Film Society …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Universal remaking ‘Drop Dead Fred’  —  Pic being resurrected as starring vehicle for Russell Brand  —  Universal is resurrecting “Drop Dead Fred,” this time as a starring vehicle for Russell Brand.  —  Dennis McNicholas, one of the writers of Universal's upcoming “Land of the Lost,” will pen the remake.
Mark Lambert / People.com:
Casey Aldridge to Be Moved Out of ICU  —  Good news for Casey Aldridge: Doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., said they plan to move the 19-year-old boyfriend of Jamie Lynn Spears out of the intensive care unit as early as Monday, a source close to the family tells PEOPLE.
Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Sarah Jessica Parker: More Sex for Chris Noth...and Maybe Gilles  —  Breathe easy, Sex and the City fans.  Mr. Big is back.  —  At the Wonderful World premiere Monday during the Tribeca Film Festival, Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed to E! News that the nail-biting can cease—Chris Noth has signed on for the movie sequel.
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Newlyweds Heidi and Spencer in Mexico — and Worried About the Swine Flu!  —  Newlyweds Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are now in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — but not for their honeymoon.  —  She is shooting her new music video, “Sex Ed,” but it's been tough to focus on work in light of the swine flu epidemic.
Kelley L. Carter / USA Today:
‘Ghosts’ stars Garner, McConaughey can joke about breakups past  —  LOS ANGELES — At one point in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, a film starring Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner, McConaughey's playboy character breaks up with a trio of women on a video teleconference.
Discussion: Socialite Life and Lifeline Live
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Anthony Breznican / USA Today:
Garner, McConaughey's past loves: Lessons, not ghosts
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Lifeline Live
NY Daily News:
No Luz lost on catwalk for Madonna's boy-toy Jesus  —  Jesus Luz's lucky star may have blasted him to instant fame, but his colleagues are over him.  —  Madonna's sometime-boy-toy got straight-up dissed by the other male catwalkers as he prepped for the Jeffrey Fashion Cares event last week.
TMZ.com:
Paris Hilton — Kosher Moron  —  Photog: You worried about the swine flu Paris?  It's killing a lot of people in Mexico.  —  Paris Hilton: I don't eat that.  —  For the record, swine flu is transferable from human to human.  No pig contact necessary.  —  See Also  — It's the Boogie Monster!!!
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The Superficial:
Paris Hilton to receive legitimate award
TMZ.com:
Rihanna — Queen of Beers  —  Looking smokin' hot in a bikini, Rihanna cooled off by sucking down a beer while soaking her bones in the warm waters off Barbados on Monday.  —  She's got a lot of buzz.  —  See Also  — Rihanna & Katy Perry: Sun-Kissed Girls  — Rihanna to LAPD — Gimme Back My Bling!
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Paris & Doug In Club Brawl After She Gets Groped!  —  In one of the wildest scenes we've seen in a long, long time, Paris Hilton and boyfriend Doug Reinhardt were at the center of brawl early Tuesday morning in the club h.wood in Los Angeles.  —  A little after 1 a.m. …
People.com:
New Couple Alert: Taylor Lautner & Selena Gomez!  —  Selena Gomez and Taylor Lautner stepped out together in Vancouver over the weekend, sparking rumors that the Disney Channel star and the Twilight hunk are more than just friends.  —  When they had a break from filming …
TMZ.com:
Joel Madden Gets Tit for Tat  —  The airline employee who made Joel Madden cover his tats before boarding a British Airways flight on Sunday in London is in deep trouble — because B.A. is calling BS on him.  —  A rep for British Airways just straight up told us the employee is being reprimanded …
Discussion: Just Jared, Dlisted and PopEater
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X17 Online:
Is Michael Jackson Afraid Of Swine Flu?  —  Jacko strikes again!  Michael took his kids Prince, Paris, and Prince II (Blanket) shopping at Off the Wall antiques and at Ed Hardy yesterday in West Hollywood and off course the whole family was incognito.  Poor kids!
Discussion: Perez Hilton and TMZ.com
mjsbigblog:
Paula Abdul Spills: Jamie Foxx Mentors the Idols for Rat Pack Week  —  Paula Abdul told Tommy and Brook from Star 105.7 in an interview yesterday that singer/actor/comedian Jamie Foxx will be this week's “surprise mentor” for Rat Pack week.  —  When asked who she thinks will be in the Top 2 …
Discussion: Idolator and Oh No They Didn't!
Paul Chi / People.com:
Pregnancy Makes Ugly Betty's Ana Ortiz Psychic  —  Since becoming pregnant with her first child - due the end of July - Ugly Betty star Ana Ortiz has gained something unexpected: psychic powers.  —  “Before I found out I was having a girl I dreamt that I was having a girl,” Ortiz, 38 …
Diane Herbst / People.com:
Fiancée Still Stands By Accused ‘Craigslist Killer’  —  As the evidence mounts, so does Megan McAllister's resolve: She remains committed to Philip Markoff, the man identified by authorities as the “Craigslist Killer.”  —  “To me and my family, he is a loving and caring person …
Discussion: Jezebel, boy culture, MSNBC and #gay
E! Online:
Spoiler Chat: What Happens in the Lost Finale?  —  What will the Lost finale reveal about the godforsaken Jack-Kate-Sawyer-Juliet love quadrangle?  —  Does Izzie's mother save her baby girl's life with just one quick visit to Grey's Anatomy?  —  Does Chuck ditch Blair in the Gossip Girl finale again?!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
DWTS' Tony Dovolani “Heartbroken” Over Melissa Rycroft's Rib Injury  —  Tony Dovolani tells Usmagazine.com he feels “heartbroken” about partner Melissa Rycroft's rib injury.  —  “Up until a half hour before the show, she was still trying to dance for me and she was in complete pain,” he told Us after Monday's show.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Miss California Parties With Gay Icon  —  Miss California Carrie Prejean may not be for gay marriage, but she has no problem having a good time with the gay community.  —  Prejean - who famously said she believes marriage should be between “a man and a woman” during the recent Miss USA pageant …
The IESB:
IESB Exclusive: Fox's Tom Rothman Dishes on an Alien Prequel and more!  —  IESB attended the X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE world premiere in Tempe, Arizona this evening.  —  Our very own Robert Sanchez came out of retirement for this one and joined in on the red carpet to ask Fox Co-chairman Tom Rothman …
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Kate Walsh's Estranged Hubby: Show Me the Money (and Other Furniture)  —  Kate Walsh's hubby doesn't think Private Practice should also describe her accounting methods.  —  The actress' soon-to-be ex-husband, studio honcho Alex Young, has filed court documents stating that the company …
Discussion: iVillage and The Hollywood Gossip
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Injured Melissa Missing From Dancing With the Stars; Team Tango Takes It  —  Eight weeks in and Dancing With the Stars is down to five...Wait, that can't be right!  —  Unfortunately, only five performed tonight because late-preseason addition Melissa Rycroft of Bachelor and now ballroom fame …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and TV Envy
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Brad and Angelina's Bodyguard Books It  —  Brangelina is hoping it'll be don't ask, don't tell-all for their former bodyguard.  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly retaining an arsenal of libel attorneys in both the U.S. and U.K. after catching wind of a planned—and not so flattering …
 
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Rick Marshall / Splash Page:
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Peter G / Us Weekly:
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The Superficial:
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
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Eli Stokols / Politico:
A look at the tense relationship between Biden and The NYT, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, lack of trust, and his refusal to give the paper an interview

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