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2:40 PM ET, April 28, 2009

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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!!!
Discussion: Fatback Media
David Caplan / People.com:
Spencer and Heidi Hope to Fend Off Swine Flu  —  Newlyweds Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt aren't taking in chances with swine flu.  —  On a “pre-honeymoon” in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the pair are “wearing face masks everywhere we go.  We're in isolation, we're in full hiding,” …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
X17 Online:
Is Michael Jackson Afraid Of Swine Flu?
Discussion: Perez Hilton and TMZ.com
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Hugh Jackman Vows to Return to Mexico After Swine Flu Clears Up
Discussion: Showbiz Spy
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 …
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. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 latest WWD:
David Beckham Designs  —  BEND IT: David Beckham has added designer to his résumé of model, muse and footballer.  He collaborated with James Bond, owner of the Undefeated sneaker-freak boutiques, on a fall-winter men's collection for Adidas Originals by Originals.
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David Beckham Turns Designer
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
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
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!
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Exclusive: Hugh Hefner Wants the ‘Love of His Life’ Holly Madison to Return to Mansion  —  Exclusive: Hugh Hefner Wants the ‘Love of His Life’ Holly Madison to Return to Mansion, Reveals His Two Greatest Regrets in Life  —  It has been several months since Hugh Hefner and his former flame Holly Madison went …
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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David Balls / Digital Spy:
Britney ‘confronts’ Federline girlfriend  —  Britney Spears has reportedly confronted ex-husband Kevin Federline's girlfriend Victoria Prince about her relationship with the star's children.  —  The singer apparently invited the couple for a dinner party at her house in Calabasas, Los Angeles …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
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!
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
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 …
 
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

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