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4:45 PM ET, May 17, 2010

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TMZ.com:
Miss USA 2010 — Champion Pole Dancer  —  Rima Fakih was a big winner wayyyyy before she took the crown for Miss USA 2010 last night — the 24-year-old beauty queen is a former “Stripper 101” pole dancing champion!  —  Back in 2007, the sexy pageant queen won a stripper contest …
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Oskar Garcia / Associated Press:
Arab-American from Michigan crowned 2010 Miss USA  —  LAS VEGAS - Lebanese immigrant Rima Fakih recognized the look from Donald Trump that tipped her off that she had won the 2010 Miss USA title.  It was the same one she'd seen him give to winners on his television game show.
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Miss Michigan Crowned First Arab-American Miss USA
Discussion: Lemondrop.com and MissTilaOMG!
Perez Hilton:
America's First Arab-American Miss USA!
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Rachel Uchitel Set to Strip for Playboy  —  TMZ has learned Rachel Uchitel has signed a deal to get naked for Playboy Magazine — but there's a full-frontal catch.  —  Rachel hedged when we asked her about a Playboy offer on TMZ Live on Friday — but we found out that Tiger Woods' #1 mistress has already struck an agreement.
Danielle Stein / Wmagazine.com:
Cate Blanchett  —  WITH A THEATER COMPANY TO RUN AND HER BROOD OF BOYS TO RAISE, CATE BLANCHETT BARELY HAS TIME TO BE A MOVIE STAR.  GOOD THING SHE'S A NATURAL.  —  Fortunately for James Lipton, Cate Blanchett has a subtle sense of humor.  —  After shrewdly dodging Lipton's endless torrent …
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Cate Blanchett styled to look like Tilda Swinton in W Magazine
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Used Racial Slur When Banned From Airline  —  Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Meyers spewed the ‘N’ word when he was banned from a United Airlines flight due to a drunken display, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  RadarOnline.com broke the story …
Christina Aguilera:
Please download the latest version of Flash Player here.  —  A NOTE FROM CHRISTINA AGUILERA  —  I would like to take a moment to clarify something that has been brought to my attention this morning.  It is very easy for comments to be taken out of context and create unnecessary drama-especially between us women.
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X17 Online:
Christina Aguilera Sings A Different Tune, Says She Thinks Lady Gaga Is “Great”
Discussion: omg! and Perez Hilton
PopEater:
Gasp!  Robert Pattinson Chops Off Legendary Mane  —  Stop the presses!  Has Robert Pattinson really chopped off his trademark mess of hair?  The ‘Twilight’ star was spotted in Los Angeles on Sunday with a baseball cap covering what appeared to be closely sheared hair.
Discussion: DailyFill.com
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Andy Swift / Hollywood Life:
BREAKING HAIR NEWS! Did Rob Pattinson Shave Off His Beautiful Locks?
Discussion: Us Weekly and Hollywire.com
New York Post:
Ryan Seacrest's secret date?  —  Ryan Seacrest has been on another date with former “Dancing With the Stars” beauty Julianne Hough.  Despite claims by the country singer last month that she and Seacrest had only met for business with their managers, they were spotted out alone together in Beverly Hills earlier this month.
TMZ.com:
‘Celebrity Rehab’ Lacking Celebrities  —  There is no shortage of celebrities that need rehabilitation — but the VH1 show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” can't get any of them to star on the show next season.  —  Sources close to the production tell TMZ they have struck out left and right trying to find A …
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Kate Gosselin's ‘DWTS’ Return a Gift and a Curse?  —  Kate Gosselin might be excited about her return to the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ finale on May 24 and 25, however, other cast members are not so thrilled.  Insiders, who know the ropes behind the hit competition, tell me that while Kate's return …
Discussion: Hollywood Life
Jo Piazza / PopEater:
Why Kate Hudson Shouldn't Mess With Cameron Diaz  —  Kate Hudson better watch her tongue when it comes to Cameron Diaz.  Apparently, Kate is a little bit jealous that her ex, Alex Rodriguez, has moved on so quickly with the actress, and pals close to Kate told the New York Post that Hudson thinks Diaz …
Discussion: omg!, Hollywood Life and CityRag
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Amy Adams Gives Birth To Baby Girl  —  Amy Adams has given birth to a healthy baby girl.  —  RadarOnline.com has exclusively confirmed the 35-year-old “Julie & Julia” star welcomed the seven-pound addition to her family this the weekend.  —  PHOTOS: Amy On The Set Of The Fighter In Boston
Lane Brown / New York Magazine:
When Betty White Met Tracy Morgan: Behind-the-Scenes Video From New York's Cover Shoot  —  What happened when TV-comedy titans Betty White and Tracy Morgan came together to have their photo taken for the cover of this week's New York?  Blessedly, exactly what you'd expect: Shirts were removed!
Discussion: Dlisted and Jezebel
Us Weekly:
Survivor: Why Parvati Should Have Won Over Sandra  —  It's a good thing I'm sitting down.  Because I'm watching the Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains live reunion show right now, and I actually agree with Evil Russell.  —  Namely... If Sandra — Sandra! — can win Survivor twice, something is amiss.
Discussion: Movieline
Simon Perry / People.com:
Lily Allen: I'm Not Pregnant - Yet  —  Lily Allen made headlines in the U.K. recently when she told a radio interviewer she wanted to take time off from her music career to have a baby.  Then on Monday, she made them again, after stepping out in London sporting a baggy dress - and fueling rumors that she was, well, expecting.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Art Beast / The Daily Beast:
Edie Falco Comes Clean  —  Hungry Beast Giving Beast Women in the World  —  Blogs and Stories  —  The Sopranos star's new theatrical role as an ex-con already feels legendary.  She talks to Kevin Sessums about why she's never married, her struggles with addiction, and why she misses Carmela.
Discussion: TresSugar
Nigel Farndale / Telegraph:
Kate Hudson interview  —  Goldie's girl on scrabble, nepotism, and her shocking new film  —  That Kate Hudson is running late does not come as a surprise.  I've read about how her co-star Matthew McConaughey found her timekeeping exasperating on the set of How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen Negotiations in High Gear  —  Multiple sources tell TMZ offers and counteroffers have been flying back and forth on a possible new deal for Charlie Sheen on “Two and a Half Men,” but the parties are still far apart.  —  One involved source says, “There have been seven offers.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Backseat Cuddler
Pernilla Cedenheim / People.com:
Alexander Skarsgard Takes Kate Bosworth Home to Sweden  —  It must be getting serious!  Alexander Skarsgard brought girlfriend Kate Bosworth to his home country of Sweden, where the lovebirds have been getting cozy - and meeting his friends.  —  The True Blood hunk, 33, and the actress …
Discussion: PopSugar
 
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