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4:20 PM ET, November 1, 2009

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David Caplan / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan Describes Her Father as a ‘Lunatic’  —  Lindsay Lohan has taken to Twitter to slam her dad Michael, following reports that he is seeking conservatorship over her, and that he's offered an entertainment TV show tape-recorded conversations between himself and his ex-wife, Dina …
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Richard Johnson / New York Post:
Dina, Lindsay strike back  —  Michaelwith jail over his outbursts that Lindsay is killing herself with drugs.  —  Dina says Lindsay is applying for a restraining order following Michael's statement that he wanted to kidnap her and force her into rehab.  And Dina, who claims the family is afraid of him …
Popeater:
Lindsay Lohan Slams Dad On Twitter  —  Though Michael Lohan has been quick to make comments to the media about his elder daughter's health and personal life, Lindsay Lohan isn't working on her relationship with her estranged father.  In fact, according to her Twitter feed, Lindsay isn't a fan of her dad at all.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Hailey Glassman Thanks Supporters of Her Brutal Honesty  —  The latest volley from the Jon Gosselin-Hailey Glassman front comes from Glassman herself, who Tweeted just after midnight Sunday, “I just want to thank everyone for their support.  I was brutally honest and put everything out on the table infront [sic] of the entire world.”
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Marla Lehner / People.com:
Are Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman Over?
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Mark Gray / People.com:
Ashley Greene & Kellan Lutz Preview New Moon in Vegas  —  Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz  —  Giving their vampire and werewolf costumes a break, New Moon stars Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz headed to Nevada Saturday to celebrate Halloween and host the Yelloween party at Tao Las Vegas.
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DailyFill.com:
Ashley Greene Puts On “Sexy” Peacock Costume  —  Apparently she didn't realize an actual peacock would have a wang.  —  Tending to their Halloween party hosting duties, “Twilight” co-stars Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz were in festive mode at Tao Nightclub at The Venetian in Las Vegas on Saturday night (October 31).
Discussion: omg!
Just Jared:
Adam Lambert Splits with Boyfriend Drake LaBry  —  Adam Lambert and his boyfriend, interior designer Drake LaBry, are calling it quits, a source close to the couple exclusively tells JustJared.com.  —  “The relationship just ran its course,” says the source.  “The break-up was mutual and amicable.
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Brenda Rodriguez / People.com:
INSIDE STORY: Nic Cage Blames Advisor for Financial Ruin  —  How could one of Hollywood's highest paid actors find himself owing $6.3 million in back taxes and deep in money troubles?  The answer is easy if you believe Nicolas Cage.  —  In a lawsuit filed Oct. 16 in Los Angeles …
Popeater:
Ethan Hawke Supports Madonna Supporting Gypsies  —  At an August concert in Bucharest on her “Sticky & Sweet” tour, Madonna called for an end to widespread discrimination against Eastern Europe's Gypsies - and her stance provoked boos from thousands of fans in Romania.
Mark Gray / People.com:
Paris Hilton Happy Items Returned, Feels Violated, Says Sister  —  Paris Hilton  —  Even though many of her items were recently returned after her home had been burglarized last year, Paris Hilton feels “very, very violated” from the experience, says her younger sister.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Dakota Fanning Named Homecoming Queen At Her High School  —  Dakota Fanning is one of the most talented teen actors around but who knew she is also a top cheerleader?  The 15-year-old attends Campbell Hall Episcopal School in North Hollywood and was a wiz with her tumbles …
Ken Lee / People.com:
Nicole Richie Gets Restraining Orders Against Two Paparazzi  —  Two photographers have been temporarily ordered to stay 100 yards away from Nicole Richie, a Los Angeles judge ruled Friday.  The order also protects her two children, Harlow, 21 months, and Sparrow, 6 weeks.
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TMZ.com:
Nicole Richie Moves for Restraining Order
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Daily Mail:
A po-faced Posh makes sure David Beckham keeps his eyes on the game, not on the girls!  —  David Beckham has become quite the fan of basketball since moving Stateside - but is he interested in the game or the scantily-clad cheerleaders?  —  Posh Spice is taking no chances and made sure …
Popeater:
It's (Another) Boy for Colin Farrell  —  Ladies, rejoice — there's another little Colin Farrell in the world.  —  The Irish actor welcomed son Henry Tadeusz on October 7, his second child but his first with girlfriend Alicja Bachleda.  The two met on the set of the movie ‘Ondine’ and became romantically involved.
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