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12:50 PM ET, September 1, 2007

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Richard Simpson / Daily Mail:
George Clooney: I'm not ill, I'm just on a diet  —  He has lost so much weight in recent months that his publicist has more than once been forced to deny rumours that he is seriously ill.  —  While recent pictures of a rake-thin George Clooney relaxing in just a pair of swimming shorts near …
Discussion: Dlisted and celebdirtylaundry.com
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Just Jared:
George Clooney is Short  —  Actors George Clooney and Tilda Swinton joke, pose and compare heights on Friday during the photocall for their upcoming film, Michael Clayton, at the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival.  —  Opening in theaters on October 5, Michael Clayton stars Clooney, 46 …
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Perez Hilton:
You Read It Here First!  —  Britney has flaked on Vegas for sure.  —  "She's 100% not going," a source very close to Spears tells PerezHilton.com exclusively.  —  The trainwreck is not starting off her "comeback" on good footing!  —  Spears was scheduled to be at the grand opening …
Discussion: X17 Online, Staralicious and 24/Sizzler
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TMZ.com:
MC Spears — Britney Rocks Mic in Vegas  —  Britney Spears high tailed it to Las Vegas last night to host the opening of LAX Nightclub at the Luxor Casino.  Come on in y'all!  —  The platinum haired pop tart arrived on the red carpet wearing a cute, white baby doll dress — and a wig that looked sewn into the seams of her hat!
Discussion: 24/Sizzler and OH NO!!
A Socialite's Life:
Paris Hilton at the Airport  —  Seriously.  We're totally reporting that Paris Hilton went to the airport today.  She was on her way to Frankfurt, Germany to attend a charity event.  And, of course, she does raise a very important question with her outfit: Just because grown women can fit …
Discussion: The Hilton Files
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TMZ.com:
Paris Rushes for No One!  —  Arriving to LAX 45 minutes before departure time of her flight to Frankfurt, and taking one more glance at herself in her SUV's tinted window, Paris Hilton performed her trademark pouty sashay through the airport as if she didn't have a care in her world.
Discussion: The Hilton Files
Lucy / Fametastic:
Jodie Foster on motherhood and keeping her private life private  —  Jodie Foster has said that even though her sons are only six and nine years old, she's anticipating them growing up and leaving home.  —  She told More magazine recently: "When my kids were tiny, I was caught up in the identity of being a mom.
TMZ.com:
Winehouse's Bloody Mess  —  Rehabbing "Rehab" singer Amy Winehouse was a bloody wreck this week when she violently vomited blood all over her Caribbean hotel room.  —  Staff at the Jade Mountain resort in St. Lucia were horrified when they were sent to Winehouse's suite to clean up the mess.
Discussion: celebdirtylaundry.com
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Dad-to-Be Usher: 'I Want a Boy'  —  Recent groom and father-to-be Usher is ready to pass on his name - to a boy.  —  In his first interview since marrying Tameka Foster on Aug. 3, the R&B star, making a surprise appearance on Tuesday's post-Labor Day The Ellen DeGeneres Show, tells the host …
Perez Hilton:
Quote Of The Day: Kanye Responds  —  #1 - Jenny says:  —  asses  —  #2 - Jenny says:  —  ps.  First  —  #3 - Carrie says:  —  www.myspace.com/carrieprestonsongs  ; —  #4 - commentkiller says:  —  50 over Gay guy all day  —  #5 - ant says:  —  kanye is a f**king stuck up prik
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Gwen Stefani Bikini Pictures  —  Um, so, Gwen Stefani is hot.  I never really liked her, but after seeing these Gwen Stefani bikini pictures, I'm sold.  Talk about your flat stomach.  I could do without the man arms, though.  And the face.  —  Lots more Gwen Stefani bikini pictures after the jump.
Discussion: CelebNewsWire
Las Vegas Review-Journal:
KARDASHIAN BOOED, PALS BOOTED AT TANGERINE NIGHTCLUB  —  Kim Kardashian didn't get the greeting she might have anticipated Wednesday when she was introduced at Tangerine nighclub.  —  The brunette beauty, who is best known for being one of Paris Hilton's pals and a paparazzi favorite …
Discussion: X17 Online
X17 Online:
Gettin' Ready For Showtime!  —  We're just hours away from Britney's big turn as hostess at LAX Las Vegas tonight - you just know she's getting ready to put on a show to remember!  Do you think she'll keep her set short and sweet like on her last tour?  Or will she grace her hardcore fans …
Discussion: OH NO!!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Poor Anna Nicole  —  Yesterday evening was the premiere of the movie "Anna Nicole" which stars Willa Ford as the title character.  Willa didn't show, but other major A-listers did.  Bobby Trendy who plays himself in the film showed as did Chyna Doll and Mary Carey.  Get my sunglasses, I'm blind from all this star power.
Discussion: OH NO!!
Associated Press:
Comedy club not happy with Andy Dick  —  Comedian's behavior in Ohio included groping patrons, urinating on floor  —  COLUMBUS, Ohio - David Stroupe said it was one of the worst experiences with a performer in the history of the Funny Bone Comedy Club.  —  He was referring to Andy Dick …
People.com:
Bobby Brown in Court: 'I Just Miss My Daughter'  —  Bobby Brown went to court Friday in Orange County, Calif., seeking legal and physical custody of his 14-year-old daughter with Whitney Houston, telling PEOPLE, "I just miss my daughter."  —  "I miss watching her sleep, making her laugh …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Michael K / Dlisted:
Step Into Photoshop  —  Actually....Teri Snatcher still looks like a Skeletor.  With the flames behind her she totally looks like she's off to take over Greyskull and learn the secrets of Eternia!  —  It's sad that these ads are probably going to be hotter than the actual new season.
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