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5:30 PM ET, July 26, 2008

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Perez Hilton:
Arrested!  —  Is this a publicity stunt to help his career???  —  British actor Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings) has been arrested over allegations he assaulted his fourth wife.  —  Christian Bale, anyone???  —  Bean was arrested at his London home on Thursday night after getting into a fight with Georgina Sutcliffe.
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Daily Mail:
Sean Bean arrested over allegations he assaulted his fourth wife  —  Sean Bean has been arrested after his wife claimed he had assaulted her.  —  The 49-year-old actor was taken to a North London police station night after 29-year-old Georgina Sutcliffe reported he had hurt her during a row the previous night.
Discussion: omg!
Scott Huver / People.com:
Paris Hilton: I Feel Like a Grown-Up Now  —  Paris Hilton  —  Paris Hilton may have been surrounded by adults dressed as superheroes and Star Wars characters at San Deigo's Comic-Con International, but the heiress-turned-actress says “I just feel like a grown-up now,” thanks to her current romance …
Discussion: Flawed Hollywood
People.com:
Britney & Kevin's Custody Settlement Finalized  —  Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's custody settlement was signed Friday by a judge, officially ending their nearly two-year custody battle.  —  In the deal reached last week, Federline retained sole custody of Preston, 2 1/2, and Jayden, 1 1/2.
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Elisabeth / X17 Online:
Britney And K-Fed Custody Battle: IT'S OFFICIALLY OVER!!!
Discussion: Hellomagazine.com and OH NO!!
TMZ.com:
Balthazar: Nudie Pics Make the Heart Grow Fonder  —  There is nothing like being photographed with a topless hottie to make you realize how much you love your wife.  —  Our sources say — and they are impeccable — Balthazar has resorted to e-groveling with his e-stranged wife, Rosetta.
Jordan Upmalis / MTV:
Britney Spears, Lil Wayne, Mariah Carey Among MTV VMA Nominees For Best Male, Female Video  —  Rihanna, Usher, Chris Brown, T.I. also among candidates.  —  We asked for your help, and you did not disappoint.  You voted in record numbers, whittling the list of Moonman hopefuls for Best Male Video …
Lucy / Fametastic:
Duffy: I only feel really famous now Bon Jovi's covered my song  —  Duffy's hit ‘Mercy’ might have reached number 1 in 15 countries around the world and hit the top 10 in another 17, but she's revealed that it was only when Bon Jovi covered it during their recent tour that she realised she was famous.
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Sean Evans / NY Daily News:
Lindsay Lohan makes ‘girlfriend’ joke about DJ Samantha Ronson  —  “My girlfriend won't play my songs,” Lindsay Lohan jokingly complained while sitting behind her latest love interest, Samantha Ronson, who was DJing the Ultimate White Party at Shrine at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Thursday night.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Backseat Cuddler
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Daily Mail:
Brigitte Nielsen reveals amazing transformation after having plastic surgery on TV  —  Brigitte Nielsen appears to making some headway in her quest to hold back the years as she stepped out in London last night looking a million dollars.  —  She revealed her amazing transformation …
Access Hollywood:
Kathy Griffin's Rep: 'There's No Truth To The Story' Of Kathy's Assistant Leaving  —  Team Griffin is still solid, intact and ready to continue with the laughs.  —  Despite reports that Jessica Zajicek, Kathy Griffin's assistant and co-star on Bravo's “My Life on the D-List,” has left the comedian …
Discussion: OH NO!!
PARADE Magazine:
Why Will Ferrell Has His Doubts  —  After seven years at Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell took his Emmy-nominated comedic talent to the big screen, where he proved how far he could push the proverbial envelope.  Ferrell has remained outrageous in some very funny films …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
TVWeek Blinkers / Blink:
‘9021-Oh!’  CW Unveils Promo Campaign  —  The CW has a lot riding on ‘90210,’ which debuts Sept. 2.  While the network is partly counting on nostalgia for the show's predecessor, “Beverly Hills 90210,” to pull in viewers, it's also betting on the hotties in the program's young cast to create a hit.
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler and The Bosh
 
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