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New York Post:
WHY BRITNEY COULDN'T HACK IT — Britney Spears has no one to blame but herself for her disastrous performance at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night. The lip-synching pop tart showed up for her big comeback late, unprepared and with a drink in her hand.
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Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Kevin Federline Throws Birthday Party for Sons — While Britney Spears struggled at the Video Music Awards in Las Vegas, her ex-husband Kevin Federline threw a backyard pool party Sunday - for their two sons' birthdays, PEOPLE has learned. — Personal assistants were seen picking up banners …
Daily Mail:
Madonna's X-rated purchase revealed — More than a decade after shocking the world her infamous coffee table photo-book Sex, Madonna has proved that she's still capable of raising eyebrows. — While she may have traded in that infamous raunchy image for a more settled life as a mother-of-three …
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Madonna Loves Sex Toys — Madonna might be fast approaching 50 but the days of her Sex book phase are not behind her. — Madge and director hubby Guy Ritchie were spotted leaving Claridges Hotel in London on Monday. On their way out, her Madgesty was seen carrying a 'Purple Penetrator' strap-on sex toy in a clear plastic bag.
Dave McNary / Variety:
Jennifer Hudson moves to 'City' — Oscar winner cast for bigscreen adaptation — "Dreamgirls" Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has joined the cast of New Line's "Sex and the City: The Movie." — Hudson, who's in final negotiations, will portray the assistant to Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw.
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ComingSoon.net:
Jennifer Hudson in Sex and the City — Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) has joined the cast of New Line's Sex and the City: The Movie. — Hudson will portray the assistant to Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw. The film revolves around the lives of the four main …
Donna McConnell / Daily Mail:
Amy Winehouse in the wars again... Troubled Amy Winehouse arrived to see pal Kelly perform in a West End show dressed in a smart classic trenchcoat - but there were still signs that all is not well with the singer. — Scroll down for more... Amy cut a cool figure with her beehive and red lipstick …
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TMZ.com:
Tommy — "Kid Pebble" Bitch-Slapped Me! — Tommy Lee may have been on the receiving end of Kid Rock's fist at the MTV VMAs Sunday night, but Tommy saw fit to spit back at Kid last night on his site at TommyLee.tv, calling him a "country bumpkin" and pooh-poohing his punch as a "bitch slap."
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Rosie O'Donnell Tells Barbara Walters to Retire — Rosie O'Donnell has some words of advice for Barbara Walters: Go, already. — In her upcoming memoir, Celebrity Detox, which sheds light on, among other episodes in her life, the TV star's tumultuous stint last season on The View …
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Caris Davis / People.com:
Pete Wentz: It's 'Crazy' Kissing Best Friend Ashlee Simpson — Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson looked like music's most romantic couple at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas this weekend - and it wasn't just for show. — "We're past the honeymoon period," Wentz told PEOPLE.
TMZ.com:
Hudgens to Go "Wild"? — If embattled "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens decides to move on from Disney, Joe Francis says he'll be there to pick up the pieces! How convenient! — TMZ has learned that Francis, King of the Boob Flash, has offered Hudgens $500,000 to "join the GGW brand and lifestyle."
WSVN-TV:
Authorities set bond for rapper Trick Daddy following gentleman's club scuffle — MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (WSVN) — Police have set bond at $1,500 for a high profile South Florida rapper who authorities say was involved in a fight at a gentleman's club. — Police say Maurice Young …
People.com:
Caught in the Act! — • While stars flocked to Las Vegas for MTV's Video Music Awards, Hilary Duff hit the party scene in Toronto. The pop star visited downtown club This Is London with hockey player beau Mike Comrie (plus an entourage of 30). The couple cuddled and danced together …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Dare To Keep Kids Off Courtney — Sharon Osbourne blames Courtney Love for Jack Osbourne's drug problems. Sharon said she will never EVER talk to Court again for giving Jack OxyContin when he was 15. … In 2003 Jack checked into rehab for his OxyContin addiction. He's been drug-free ever since.
Brian Orloff / People.com:
Kanye West: MTV Exploited Britney & Me — Kanye West, Britney Spears — Kanye West, never known for holding his tongue, is railing against MTV after leaving empty-handed from Sunday's Video Music Awards, charging that the network misled him - and also exploited Britney Spears.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!!!! — You bitches love a good Britaloonie! I woke up this morning to see my inbox used and abused with this video from YouTube star Chris Crocker. Chris is a 19-year-old Britaholic that uses YouTube and MySpace to demonstrate his love for Britney Spears.
TMZ.com:
Maddox's Preschool Cuisine — For la Creme de la Creme! — Fresh cod served with steamed broccoli and couscous — the main course at a lavish New York gala? Nope. It's what Maddox Jolie-Pitt had for lunch yesterday at his private Manhattan school. Bon appétit!
POPSUGAR:
Lindsay And Her Father Cultivate Their Relationship — Lindsay and Michael have been reunited in Utah, and apparently it feels so good. Either that, or they just milked it the best they could for a good photo op. Lindsay does look pretty genuinely happy here, [posing] just hanging out with her dad in the rose garden.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
There's Something About Tori — It looks like Tori Spelling has dropped all the baby weight, but it also looks like she's had a little help from Mr. Scalpel. Homegirl is probably going to say that she did it with "pilates and eating healthy" but pilates will not make your face look like a stretched out whoopie cushion.

