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Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Beyoncé & Jay-Z Expecting a Baby  —  Leave it to Beyoncé to steal the spotlight at Sunday's Video Music Awards.  —  But it wasn't one of the pop diva's signature show-stopping performances that had people talking.  Instead, it was Beyoncé's burgeoning belly bump, swathed in an orange gown.
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Us Weekly:
BREAKING NEWS: Beyonce Is Pregnant!  —  Sasha Fierce is gonna be a mama!  —  Beyonce made a huge announcement outside L.A.'s Nokia Theater at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards: She's pregnant!  —  The Grammy-winning superstar, 29, covered up her bod in a gorgeous, loose-fitting red gown by Lanvin …
TMZ.com:
Beyonce — I'M PREGNANT!!!!  —  Beyonce just showed up to the MTV VMAs with a very special guest — HER FETUS.  —  Rumors have been swirling about B having a bun in the over for weeks ... but tonight she confirmed the buzz by showing off her baby bump on the red carpet.
Just Jared:
Beyonce: Pregnant with First Child!  —  It's official: Beyonce is expecting her first child with hubby Jay-Z!  —  The 29-year-old entertainer made the announcement by showing off her tiny baby bump when she hit the carpet at the 2011 MTV VMAs on Sunday (August 28) at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
MTV:
Beyonce Reveals Pregnancy On VMA Stage  —  After her performance, B reveals she and Jay-Z are expecting. … After performing at the 2011 VMAs, Beyoncé Knowles unbuttoned her sparkly jacket and rubbed her belly — announcing her pregnancy to the world.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
MTV's Video Music Awards Surprise Revealed!  —  Jay-Z and Kanye West are getting up off their big thrones to perform at tomorrow's VMAs.  —  Who knew the two hip-hop superstars were even coming to this year's Moonman shindig, because...  When I was down at Nokia Live on Thursday to get a peek …
People.com:
Sofia Coppola, Thomas Mars Wed in Italy  —  Sofia Coppola and her longtime rocker beau, Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars, were married Saturday in a civil ceremony in Italy.  —  The filmmaker went back to her roots for the event, saying “I do” at her family's villa in the Southern Italian hamlet of Bernalda …
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Emily Christianson / Ministry of Gossip:
Sofia Coppola marries rocker Thomas Mars in Italy
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Nicole Winfield / Associated Press:
Director Sofia Coppola weds in southern Italy
Discussion: Extra and Just Jared
Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Chelsea booted from toilet  —  Chelsea Handler lived up to her party-girl reputation at a summer bash for her hotelier boyfriend, Andre Balazs, when she was escorted out of the men's bathroom at the Frying Pan by bar security.  —  Handler attended the party for Standard Hotel employees …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Bossip and Gossip Cop
TMZ.com:
‘Big Brother’ — Shelly's Family Receiving Death Threats Over Jeff's Eviction  —  “Big Brother” contestant Shelly Moore pissed off America when she voted to evict fan favorite Jeff Schroeder last week — and now TMZ has learned her family has been receiving death threats from deranged fans because of the move.
Rachel Maresca / Life and Style:
Shia LaBeouf has a “public meltdown,” says eyewitness  —  Onlookers at an LA party were concerned for Shia LaBeouf last night after the actor exhibited some very strange behavior.  —  The Transformers star had what one witness tells Life & Style seemed to be “a public meltdown,” …
omg!:
Perry Wins Top Honor at VMAs; Winehouse, Spears Get Touching Tributes; Beyonce Announces Pregnancy?  —  It was a night of big statements as Lady Gaga dressed like a man, Britney Spears received a soaring tribute and Beyonce alluded to her pregnancy during the MTV Video Music Awards.
Discussion: DailyFill.com and X17 Online
Sierra Marquina / E! Online:
Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva Reach a Settlement  —  Wave the white flag—it's [peace] a settlement at last for Mel Gibson & Oksana Grigorieva!  —  The actor and Oscar-winning director and his former girlfriend have officially reached a financial and child custody agreement after a year …
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Associated Press:
Mel Gibson & Oksana Grigorieva Reach Settlement
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Brad Pitt Rescues Woman on World War Z Set  —  Lately he's been busy battling zombies, but on Thursday Brad Pitt stepped into the role of real-life rescuer.  —  The actor, 47, was shooting his new movie World War Z in Glasgow, Scotland, where more than 700 extras were packed into George Square …
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Access Hollywood:
'Punk'd' Is Back!  Justin Bieber Pranks Taylor Swift In First New Episode  —  Justin Bieber,Taylor Swift,Ashton Kutcher,MTV,Reality TV,Music,Rumors,Media,TV,Movies  —  Stars beware - “Punk'd” is officially back in business and it's no longer only Ashton Kutcher to be afraid of!
 
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