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9:45 AM ET, September 4, 2007

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New York Post:
FAN'S PITT STOP JOLTS STAR  —  Brad Pitt as you've never seen him - shaken up as a frenzied female fan makes a lustful lunge for the usually cool-as-ice star at the Venice Film Festival in Italy.  —  "It was a scary moment," one witness said of the instant Pitt fall into the arms of the woman …
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Daily Mail:
The moment a crazed fan attacked Brad Pitt in Venice  —  This is the moment when Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt was attacked by a crazed female fan  —  Pitt, in Italy for the Venice Film Festival, was surrounded by his security team when the unnamed fan barged her way through the crowd and attempted to embrace the actor.
Just Jared:
Brad & Angelina's Water Taxi Ride  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie take a water taxi ride through Venice, Italy on Monday with all of their kids — Maddox, 6, Pax, 3, Zahara, 2, and Shiloh, 15 months.  —  If these pictures don't warm the heart, I don't know what will!!!
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog and OH NO!!
Splash News Online:
Brad Pitt Gets Attacked By Fan  —  Lily Allen Enjoys Monday Night Feast - Miquita Oliver obviously found the Run Fat Boy Run premiere hungry work!  Splash spotted the presenter having dinner at Nobu ... World Premiere Of Run Fat Boy Run - 1 of 15 1 of 12 Central London came alive last night …
TMZ.com:
Crazy Fan Attacks Brad in Italy!  —  Brad Pitt, in Italy for the Venice Film Fest, was attacked by a crazed fan who says she just wanted to give the hottie a hug.  Brangiloony!  —  As Brad and Ang made their way down the red carpet to promote his film "The Assassination of Jesse James …
Monique Jessen / People.com:
Brad Pitt: 'We're Ready' for Fifth Child  —  Brad Pitt says that with four children, "sleep is non-existent" and some days fatherhood is a rollercoaster ride.  —  "It's the most fun I have ever had and also the biggest pain in the ass I have ever experienced," he told reporters at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday.
Metro.co.uk:
'Vain' Brad booed by snappers
Michael K / Dlisted:
The Face Of Crazy
Discussion: OH NO!!
X17 Online:
Work, Then Play for the Jolie-Pitts in Venice!
Discussion: Allie Is Wired and OH NO!!
Ben Widdicombe / NY Daily News:
Larry Birkhead fuming over lies, gay sex talk in Anna Nicole Smith book  —  Anna Nicole Smith boy toys Larry Birkhead and Howard K. Stern yesterday branded a woman who claimed they're gay lovers a liar and a "loser" with a grudge against them.  —  The assertion by aspiring singer/actress Jackie Hatten …
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TMZ.com:
"Today" Says Goodbye to Rita  —  TMZ has learned the "Today" show has pulled the plug on the Rita Cosby interview about her book in which she claims Howard K. Stern and Larry Birkhead had a "relationship."  —  The cancellation comes after "Today" received a bristling, threatening letter from attorney Lin Wood, Howard's lawyer.
Discussion: Daily. Gay. News.
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Usher: I Hope My Baby's a Boy  —  Usher Raymond's baby may not be due until this winter, but the singer already has high expectations for his unborn child.  —  The singer told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that he hopes that his baby will be a boy.  —  In the season premiere episode set …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Hollywoodtuna:
Vanessa Hudgens And Zac Efron Bikini Pictures  —  I have no clue who Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron are but they are the stars from the movie High School Musical.  Here they are hanging out at the beach and both looking pretty cute in their bikinis.  Now I don't know who is who but the topless chick seriously needs a new pair of boobs.
Discussion: anythinghollywood.com
PR inside:
KARDASHIAN: `I DIDN'T URINATE ON RAY J'  —  Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)  —  Socialite KIM KARDASHIAN has rubbished reports her infamous sex tape featured footage of her urinating on ex-boyfriend RAY J.
FemaleFirst:
Led Zeppelin To Play Comeback Concert?.  —  Led Zeppelin To Play Comeback Concert?....  Led Zeppelin are to reform for a one off show in the U.K.  —  later this year (07), according to reports.  —  The British group, who disbanded in 1980 after drummer John Bonham died …
Discussion: lePaparazzi and Geno's World
New York Post:
OFF THE LIST  —  DAVID LaChappelle is the go-to photographer for pop stars wanting to reinvigorate their careers, but the list of ladies he'll work with is dwindling.  LaChappelle, who loves Pamela Anderson and Courtney Love, refuses to work with Madonna, Gwen Stefani or Christina Aguilera ever again.
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
New York Post:
JUST ASKING  —  WHICH Hollywood trio of friends is in trouble?  One is on crack, one's on smack, and the other cheats so much on his wife that he single-handedly is supporting several hookers . . . WHICH high-priced lawyer's wife makes interviews for her prospective...
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
TMZ.com:
New Bohemians Keyboardist Shot Dead  —  A keyboard player for the band Edie Brickell & New Bohemians was shot to death early Monday in Dallas, while trying to kick in the door at his girlfriend's neighbor's house, police said.  —  Jeffrey Carter Albrecht was shot by a neighbor who may have believed …
Courtney Rubin / People.com:
Owen Wilson Skips Film Fest but 'Doing Well'  —  Owen Wilson canceled appearances at the Venice Film Festival but is "doing well" and "making us laugh a lot," says his longtime friend Wes Anderson.  —  "When he's ready he's going to speak for himself much better than anyone else could," Anderson told reporters in Venice on Sunday.
TMZ.com:
Kobe's $21,000 Bubbly Bill  —  Kobe Bryant is known for being a tough competitor — in the club?!  —  Basketballin' Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, were at Friday night's grand opening of BLUSH Boutique Nightclub at the Wynn in Las Vegas, when he saw poker player Antonio "The Magician" …
POPSUGAR:
John & Cameron Aren't Ready To Go Steady  —  Cameron slipped out of those cute skirts and into sweats on the set of What Happens in Vegas this weekend.  Obviously fit Cameron and her on-screen counterpart have something in common.  We can't stop gushing about how amazing she looks these days …
 
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