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6:55 PM ET, May 4, 2009

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Rich Cohen / Vanity Fair:
The Jessica Question  —  After a tough few years—two movie duds, a risky foray into country music, and tabloid headlines about her weight—Jessica Simpson is at the crossroads of Obscurity and Re-invention.  What brought the 28-year-old pop star, now also the controversial girlfriend …
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson: I Haven't Spoken to Nick “in Years”  —  Jessica Simpson has no regrets when it comes to her marriage to ex-husband, Nick Lachey.  —  Although she admits she hasn't spoken to him “in years,” the singer told the June issue of Vanity Fair that their MTV reality show, Newlyweds …
Discussion: CoverAwards and Vanity Fair
TMZ.com:
David Hasselhoff's Weekend — The Real Story  —  We've gotten to the bottom of the David Hasselhoff mystery, and it ain't the way his ex is painting it.  —  Here's what we know.  This past Saturday, David was at home with his daughter Hayley and there was a squabble.
Discussion: omg!, Perez Hilton and Celebrity Smack!
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Tiffany McGee / People.com:
Eminem Bounces Back from 20-Pill-a-Day Addiction  —  Eminem  —  In a candid new interview, rap superstar Eminem reveals he suffered from a devastating drug addiction that led to him downing as many as 20 Vicodin, Ambien and Valium in a day.  —  “The numbers got so high …
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Eminem Opens Up About 20-Pill-a-Day Addiction
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Paul Chi / People.com:
Twilight Leads MTV Movie Awards Nominations  —  It's vampires versus slumdogs for the coveted Golden Popcorn trophy at this year's MTV Movie Awards.  —  Nominations for the 2009 event were announced Monday morning with Twilight leading the list, nabbing seven nominations including best movie …
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Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard Get Married  —  Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard made it official on Saturday: The longtime couple, who have a daughter together, tied the knot in a romantic wedding in Italy.  —  “We are happy to confirm that Maggie and Peter were married on Saturday …
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Access Hollywood:
Sting's Daughter ‘Recovering Beautifully’ After Fracturing Skull At LA Restaurant  —  Music,Hospitalizations,Celebrities  —  Sting's daughter, Coco Sumner, is recovering after fracturing her skull in a freak accident at a Los Angeles restaurant.  —  Coco, 18, collapsed while dining …
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Starpulse:
Sting's Daughter Fractures Skull
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Jenny McCarthy inks Harpo deal  —  To develop projects including a syndicated talk show  —  Jenny McCarthy is poised to become the next star in Oprah Winfrey's media empire.  —  McCarthy has inked a multi-year overall deal with Winfrey's Harpo Prods. to develop projects on different platforms …
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Denise Richards: Take Me Out to the Ball Game Performance Was “Horrifying”  —  Denise Richards admits her performance of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” over the weekend was hardly a home run.  —  The actress screeched her way through the classic tune during the 7th inning stretch of the Chicago Cubs game on Friday.
TMZ.com:
‘Jon & Kate Plus’ ... Each Other  —  Jon Gosselin from “Jon & Kate Plus 8” was spotted with another woman this weekend ... his wife, Kate.  —  While pics surfaced of Jon leaving a nightclub with a lady friend last week, the not-so happy couple appeared together at something called the Pennsylvania Women's Show this weekend.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Is Engaged  —  Trent Reznor and his girlfriend, musician Mariqueen Maandig, are engaged.  —  They announced the news over the weekend on the website of her band, West Indian Girl.  —  “In case [you] haven't heard the news, Mariqueen got engaged,” the post reads.
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Greg Williams / Esquire:
Good Morning, Megan Fox: Exclusive Video  —  From bed to bathing suit, spend a day with Transformers star Megan Fox in this film shot for Esquire by Greg Williams on the Red One camera.  Get the full story and portfolio in Esquire's June issue, on sale May 10.
Celebslam:
Whoa  —  Kelly Ripa bikini pics!  (Miami - 5/1)  —  Um, when did Kelly Ripa take up phone book tearing as a hobby?  Holy s**t she is ripped.  She's like the 38-year-old version of Madonna.  I wonder if Kelly can fit an entire 2-liter bottle up her vagina, too?
Discussion: Webster's Is My Bitch
PopEater:
David Cook Loses Brother to Brain Cancer  —  David Cook's 36-year-old brother Adam has died, the ‘American Idol’ winner told the crowd at the 12th Annual Race for Hope 5K event in Washington, D.C, Usmagazine.com reports.  —  “I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor …
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NY Daily News:
New song, old refrain for John Mayer  —  John Mayer's latest relationship has ended after barely a month.  His reason for jumping ship?  His flame, Scheana Marie, was too public about their fling.  —  Marie went public about their hookup Friday, spilling details like, “I love his personality …
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Lisa Timmons / Socialite Life:
Scheana Marie Jancan Talks Too Much For John Mayer's Taste
Discussion: GlossLip
Steve Helling / People.com:
Nia Vardalos Explains How She Lost 40 Lbs.  —  When Nia Vardalos hit the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday night, onlookers couldn't help but notice that the star was noticeably slimmer.  The My Big Fat Greek Wedding actress shed 40 lbs. with diet, exercise - and some tough sacrifices.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and I'm Not Obsessed
Charlieblanko / Bossip.com:
Ciara Says “For the Last Time, I Am Not a Man”  —  Up top is Ciara's latest photo shoot with OK magazine.  We've got more pics under the hood plus an interview where Ciara ends the tranny rumors once and for ball.  Sorry, we meant all...
Sebastian / The Quentin Tarantino Archives:
Exclusive: Eli Roth is a Basterd!  —  Wait, when you saw the Brad Pitt is a Basterd teaser poster this weekend you surely said to yourself “hey it's called Basterds, not Basterd....”, and you were right, Inglourious Basterds is only three weeks away from being premiered at the Cannes Film Festival …
 
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