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11:00 AM ET, May 24, 2006

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Solvej Schou / Associated Press:
It's McPhee versus Hicks' on 'Idol'  —  LOS ANGELES - In Tuesday night's final showdown between ashen-haired soulster Taylor Hicks and sultry Katharine McPhee, the "American Idol" winner was clear to one person: Simon Cowell.  —  "Assuming that I was right — the show was tied …
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Sarah Rodman / Boston Globe:
No to Taylor  —  The soul man's shtick wore thin many 'Whoo!'s ago  —  If you saw Taylor Hicks performing in a bar on your Caribbean vacation, you would probably be pleasantly surprised by the B-plus quality of his blue-eyed soul rasp and mildly amused by his spastic gyrations and rhythm-impaired dance moves.
Discussion: Wizbang Pop!
ABCNEWS:
What Happens to the Loser of 'American Idol'?
Discussion: Defamer
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:   Taylor, Katharine in Idol Battle
David A. Keeps / Los Angeles Times:   'Idol' odds in the homestretch
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  See where the stars (Britney!  Mariah!) have been seen and heard  —  • Britney Spears, shopping with a pal at midtown Manhattan's Innovation Luggage.  After browsing for less than 10 minutes, the pregnant singer opted for a $219 Boyt Solera upright wheeled suitcase and the $168 matching satchel.
Star:
JEN, WHO?  VINCE, WHO?  THE COUPLE IGNORE EACH OTHER AT THE BREAK-UP PREMIERE!  —  The sexy spark between The Break-Up co-stars Jennifer Aniston, 37, and Vince Vaughn, 36, may have ignited during shooting of the comedic film last year in Chicago, but judging by the duo's behavior …
Discussion: popbytes
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Mitch Marconi / The Post Chronicle:
Jennifer Aniston Shares Life, Nude Scene With Vince Vaughn
Discussion: Celebguru
Associated Press:
'Dr. 90210' helps restrain unruly air passenger  —  LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — An elderly man on an American Airlines flight was restrained by passengers, including television's "Dr. 90210," after he got out of his seat and shoved a flight attendant late Monday, officials said.
Discussion: Defamer
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TMZ:
'Dr. 90210' Star Takes Down Passenger on Jet
Discussion: StarsOrbis
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Are Tom and Katie on the rocks already?  —  Ashton Kutcher is dreaming of daddyhood  —  Did Katie Holmes take baby Suri to visit her family in Ohio without Tom Cruise?  —  Is there trouble in TomKat land?  —  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes reportedly got into a big fight …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR
Tina Sims / The National Ledger:
Blonde on Blonde: Kristin Cavallari Slams Jessica Simpson  —  Here we go again.  In Hollywood - it's no fun without a catfight and reportedly there is one brewing between the young and beautiful Kristin Cavallari and her would-be rival Jessica Simpson.  —  And guess what the battle is over - why Nick Lachey of course.
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FemaleFirst:
Jessica Simpson's bare faced cheek
Discussion: The DarkHat
NY Daily News:
Donald, as an auctioneer, you blue it !  —  Donald, please!  Language!  —  "Put your freaking, f—g hand down!  You!  Who keeps waving in the air!" charity auctioneer Donald Trump ordered a dinner guest at Chelsea Piers during Monday night's fund-raiser benefiting the c for autistic children …
Discussion: Jossip
TMZ:
Feds Raid Home of Photo Agency Head  —  Allegations of illegally hacking into Us Weekly computers  —  (May 23, 6:35PM ET) — TMZ has learned the FBI searched the home today of a woman who runs an LA paparazzi agency.  The allegation — her computers were used to illegally hack into the computers …
Joal Ryan / E! Online:
Bullock Vying for Time  —  It's been nearly three years since Sandra Bullock got a restraining order against an allegedly obsessed fan.  A warming up period it wasn't.  —  With the order set to expire next month, the actress is asking a Los Angeles court to extend it for at least another three years …
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Sandra Bullock's Stalker Problems
Discussion: HotOnlineNews.com
Campbell Robertson / New York Times:
Enter Stage Right: Live Advertisements  —  Seven fifty-five p.m. A moment, in theater, of whispered anticipation, of studying Playbills, of turning off cellphones.  And a perfect time, before a performance of "Stomp" at the Orpheum Theater in the East Village last night, for a commercial.
Discussion: Jossip
Associated Press:
Streep to narrate Starbucks audiobooks  —  NEW YORK - Meryl Streep is narrating a pair of children's classics, "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Night Before Christmas," that will be released later this year as audiobooks at Starbucks coffeehouses.  —  "This is continuing our commitment …
Josh Hart / The National Ledger:
Brad Pitt Blows Off Cannes, Confesses Angelina Jolie Ready to Pop  —  Brad Pitt had blown off has previous obligation to appear at the Cannes Film Festival but we're guessing he'll get a pass with a note from his mom to be as an excuse.  —  The reason the hunky Hollywood actor …
Discussion: Celebguru
AAP / Sydney Morning Herald:
Stars offered free plastic surgery at Cannes  —  Botox, an eye lift, tummy tuck or liposuction - it is all free if you are famous enough at the Cannes International Film Festival.  —  Big name actors, including Australia's Cate Blanchett and Hugh Jackman, are being offered plenty of free loot at the annual glitzy film fest.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
I Watch Stuff!:
Superman Returns to Taiwan  —  Taiwan has a hot new poster for Superman Returns, with a gorgeous look at our hero flying (and possibly punching) over the ocean.  Unlike the dark, moody, American poster, the Taiwanese version features a brighter, more optimistic view of the Man of Steel …
Discussion: The Superficial
FemaleFirst:
Jude Law rekindles Miller love?  —  Jude Law and ex-fiancee Sienna Miller are rumoured to have rekindled their stormy romance - again.  —  The couple - who have had an on/off relationship since Jude admitted sleeping with his children's nanny last year - were spotted on a night out with friends in Hollywood.
Discussion: HotOnlineNews.com
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Bridget Jones Author Pregnant  —  Bridget Jones's Diary author Helen Fielding, 48, is expecting her second child in July, reports Britain's The Independent.  —  The Los Angeles-based Fielding already has a 2-year-old son, Dashiell, with her longtime partner Kevin Curran, an executive producer and writer on The Simpsons.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Keith Richards Home After Hospital Stay  —  Keith Richards has returned to his home in Weston, Conn., after undergoing surgery for a head injury in New Zealand.  —  "He is feeling great, happy to be home and looking forward to getting back on the road with the Rolling Stones next month," a publicist for Richards said in a statement.
People.com:
Dixie Chicks Regret Bush Apology  —  Back in 2003, Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines created an uproar when she told a London concert audience, "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."  —  Though the group received death threats and was banned …
 
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