Check out Mini-WeSmirch for simple mobiles or WeSmirch Mobile for modern smartphones.
11:35 AM ET, July 22, 2009

WeSmirch

 Top News: 
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Eddie Cibrian's Wife Confirms She's Left Him Over Affairs  —  Eddie Cibrian's wife Brandi Glanville has left him, she confirms exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly (on newsstands Wednesday).  —  “Eddie and I have decided to take some time apart,” says Glanville, 36, mother of Mason, 6, and Jake, 2.
RELATED:
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
‘Ugly Betty’ exclusive: Jamie-Lynn Sigler replaces Betty!  —  Yes, the headline's misleading — but only slightly!  —  Sopranos vet Jamie-Lynn Sigler is joining the cast of Ugly Betty in the recurring role of Natalie, Daniel's sexy, spiritual, funny new assistant, sources confirm to me exclusively.
RELATED:
Just Jared:
Jamie Lynn-Sigler Joins Ugly Betty
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Rep: Michael Jackson's Doctor “Should Not Be a Target of Criminal Charges”  —  An attorney for Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician, wants everyone to leave his client alone.  —  On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reported that Murray - who was with Jackson when he suffered cardiac arrest …
Discussion: Extra
RELATED:
Michelle Tan / People.com:
Pal: Simpson Family ‘Feels Bad’ for Jessica  —  Jessica Simpson's recent estrogen-filled weekend hanging out with her girlfriends and watching chick flicks with her mom was a welcome bright spot in an otherwise difficult week for the newly single singer.  —  Since Tony Romo broke up with Simpson …
People.com:
Hailey Glassman Gushes over Jon Gosselin  —  Hailey Glassman's romance with Jon Gosselin came as a surprise - even to her, she tells PEOPLE.  —  “If you had told me a few months ago, I wouldn't have believed you,” Glassman says of dating the 32-year-old newly single dad of eight kids.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Sam Raimi plays ‘Warcraft’  —  Director signs on for live-action adaptation of vidgame  —  Sam Raimi has signed on to direct “Warcraft,” the live-action film adaptation of the fantasy videogame franchise “World of Warcraft.”  —  Legendary Pictures and vidgame publisher Blizzard Entertainment …
RELATED:
E! Online:
Both Jackson Autopsies Turned Up Needle Marks and Propofol  —  Remember how Michael Jackson's family commissioned a second autopsy on the fallen King of Pop's body?  —  Well, E! News has exclusively learned that those results are in—and they are not any different from what was found …
Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Angie Everhart: I'm Ready To Be a Mom  —  Angie Everhart isn't one to leave anything to the last minute.  “I'm completely prepared,” she says about welcoming her first-born, a boy, who is due in eight days.  “The nursery is done, the name is picked and I've even got a year's supply of Seventh Generation diapers.”
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
TMZ.com:
Erin Andrews Peeping Tom — Inside Job?  —  TMZ has reviewed six videos shot by the Peeping Tom who secretly videotaped Erin Andrews in her hotel room as the ESPN reporter walked around naked, not having a clue she was being watched ... and there are signs the person who taped it may be connected with the coverage of athletic events.
RELATED:
Eunice Oh / People.com:
Pals: Mischa Barton Struggled with Body Issues  —  Mischa in India  —  Mischa Barton's personal demons not only included a DUI arrest, relationship breakups and a hospitalization at a psychiatric ward - the actress also struggled with a fluctuating weight and body image.  —  “She has big self-esteem issues. ...
TMZ.com:
D.A. Rejects Sutherland Headbutt Case  —  Kiefer Sutherland is officially off the hook for that whole headbutting incident in NYC back in May ... because it amounted to a bunch of nothing.  —  The Manhattan D.A. has just rejected the case against the “24” star and we're told it's …
RELATED:
Ken Lee / People.com:
Kiefer Sutherland All Clear in Headbutting Case
Discussion: PopEater
Ted Casablanca / E! Online:
Twilight Hottie Nikki Reed Lands Paris Hilton's Ex  —  Todd Williamson/Getty Images, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images  —  Seems we've finally figured out what Twilight babe Nikki Reed has been doing lately: Paris Latsis!  Remember him—the megarich dude best known for being engaged to Paris Hilton?
Daily Mail:
Samantha Ronson chucks Lindsay Lohan's clothes onto the street in row over Sopranos actress Drea De Matteo  —  Lindsay Lohan was left red-faced yesterday after her on/off girlfriend Samantha Ronson threw her clothes onto the street after another row.  —  The 23-year-old redhead turned …
Mary Beth Quirk / OK! Magazine:
COVER STORY: Kristen Stewart Ready to Win Back Robert Pattinson  —  In what is perhaps one of the summer's most eagerly anticipated events, Twilight dream couple Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson will finally be reunited at Comic-Con International in San Diego, which starts July 23.
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Katherine Heigl's First Day back at Grey's Was ‘Cruel and Mean’  —  Katherine Heigl may be back to work on the set of Grey's Anatomy, but according to the actress, it hasn't been a super-happy homecoming.  —  “Our first day back was Wednesday and it was — I'm going to keep saying …
Scott Bowles / USA Today:
Films, actors, thousands of fans ready to roll at Comic-Con  —  LOS ANGELES — Mickey Rourke's screams fill the empty basin of the Los Angeles River and spill into the midnight air.  —  He's having trouble with his Russian accent, which is turning the intended line from the Iron Man 2 script …
Jennifer Garcia / People.com:
Demi Lovato and Trace Cyrus Split  —  Demi Lovato and Trace Cyrus  —  Age and distance put a strain on Demi Lovato's fledging romance with Trace Cyrus, and the couple has split, Cyrus tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “Demi is one of my good friends and I definitely became very …
New York Post:
BILLY JOEL'S JOYFUL REBOUND  —  LIFE is good for Billy Joel (above).  Just a month after separating from wife No. 3, Katie Lee Joel, the Piano Man is dating Alex Donnelley, the former star of “The Young and The Restless.”  Joel — who continues to break records touring stadiums with Elton John …
Roger Friedman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Whitney Houston Debuts New CD, Gets ABC Special  —  Whitney Houston's new CD, “I Look to You,” got the star treatment tonight.  Music mogul Clive Davis played nine tracks from the album, due Sept. 1, for an A-list audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center.  When he was done, Houston walked out and got a standing ovation and cheers.
Discussion: Lifeline Live and Pop Crunch
New York Post:
BRITTNY'S REALLY OK WITH SPEARS' KID  —  BRITTNY Gastineau doesn't really think Jamie Lynn Spears should have had an abortion instead of giving birth to now 1-year-old daughter Maddie Briann.  —  One scene in “Bruno” features Sacha Baron Cohen (as a flamboyant Austrian fashion reporter) …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Roger Friedman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Jackson Film to Sony for $60 Mil; Halloween Release Set  —  Sony Pictures is in final negotiations to acquire the film that will be made out of Michael Jackson's rehearsals for his “This Is It” concert tour.  The price: $60 million, above initial projections reported elsewhere.
Extra:
Jennifer Lopez's ‘Back-Up Plan’  —  J.Lo returns to the silver screen in “The Back-Up Plan,” her first starring role since the birth of twins Max and Emme in February 2008 — and she's opening up to “Extra” about her babies, being a working mom, and losing all that pregnancy weight!
DailyFill.com:
Kate Gosselin Takes A Few Kids Shopping, Pretends Life Is Great  —  “You see, Jon, I'm having a blast!” she said through gritted teeth.  —  Kate Gosselin was all smiles as she ran errands Monday in Wernersville, Pa., with 8-year-old twins Mady and Cara.  —  Holding hands, they stopped at Starbucks, UPS Store, PETCO and Toys R Us.
Discussion: omg! and Cele|bitchy
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE LETTER: Michael Jackson Fired Rowe In Writing  —  Leonard Rowe, a former business associate who has appeared as recently as Monday on Larry King Live claiming strong ties to the singer, was fired by Michael Jackson in May.  —  RadarOnline.com has exclusively obtained a letter written by Jackson …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Popsquire
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of WeSmirch at 11:35 AM ET, July 22, 2009.

View the current page or another snapshot:


 
 See Also: 
WeSmirch: site main
WeSmirch River: reverse chronological WeSmirch
WeSmirch Mobile: for phones
WeSmirch Leaderboard: WeSmirch's top sources
 
 Subscribe: 
WeSmirch RSS feed
WeSmirch on X
 
 
 More News: 
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
James Mangold to direct ‘Words’
Discussion: The Playlist
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Katherine Heigl's Latest Bomb Scare Totally Not Movie-Related
Eric Ditzian / MTV Movies Blog:
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Burton Says ‘Dark Shadows’ Will Shoot Next Year
Deirdre Walsh / CNN:
GOP's new youth ambassador: Lady Gaga?
Discussion: Just Jared and Perez Hilton
Borys Kit / Reuters:
“Holler” gets Aniston's attention
Discussion: Cinematical and Just Jared
Nick Haramis / BlackBook Magazine and City Guides:
Hugh Dancy's Wild Side
 Earlier Picks: 
Christine Kearney / Reuters:
Actor Stephen Baldwin files for bankruptcy in NY
Discussion: Pop Crunch
Donna McConnell / Daily Mail:
Lady GaGa stuns German TV show with bizarre Kermit the Frog Muppet jacket
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

 
Sister Sites:

Techmeme
 Top news and commentary for technology's leaders, from all around the web
Mediagazer
 Top news and commentary for media professionals from all around the web
memeorandum
 What US political commentators are discussing online right now