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Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Exclusive: NBC Primetime Looking Rosie (O'Donnell) — Forget the N-word. If you really want to see Elisabeth Hasselbeck cry, try uttering the R-word — especially in this next context. — Multiple sources confirm to me exclusively that Hasselbeck's former View nemesis, Rosie O'Donnell …
TMZ.com:
Britney and KFed — Case Closed! — The war will soon officially be over in the Britney custody case today. — Within the next hour Brit's lawyer will settle — filing papers that will officially end the custody battle. She will get more visitation, and down the line Brit may ultimately end up with 50/50 custody.
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OK! Magazine:
Lindsay Says Sam's “Not Single” — Looks like Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson are slowly but surely confirming they are, in fact, a couple. — The two were partying it up last night at the Shrine nightclub at MGM Foxwoods, and when it was time for DJ Sam to step up to the stage …
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Mocks Selena Gomez on YouTube — Miley Cyrus — a mean girl? — In a new YouTube video, Miley and her BFF Mandy mock Selena Gomez and her pal Demi Lovato. — Miley, 15, makes fun of a T-shirt Gomez, 16, wore and teases Demi, 15, about a gap she used to have in her teeth.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Actor Gerard Butler: Madonna Told Me to “Drop My Pants” — Justin Timberlake's not the only guy who's had to drop trou for Madonna . — At a press conference Thursday for Guy Ritchie's new action flick RocknRolla, actor Gerard Butler revealed: “I got in a B-12 shot in my a— by...” — “My wife!”
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Paper: Heather Locklear Got Daily Calls From Ex Richie Sambora in Rehab — Heather Locklear's ex-husband Richie Sambora (who struggled with alcoholism) called her daily during her recent four-week stint in rehab for depression and anxiety, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Esquire:
What It Feels Like... To Pose for Your First Nude Photo — The week before the shoot, I worked out harder than I had in my entire life. I was anxious all week. The day of the shoot, I had fantasies of driving to Mexico to avoid doing it. I took the longest shower of my life, exfoliating …
Cher Tippetts / Entertainmentwise:
‘Victoria Beckham Annoyed Over Katie Holmes’ Copy-Cat Style' — Let the battle of the Pobs commence... Victoria Beckham's is reportedly fed up with Katie Holmes stealing her style. — The former Spice Girl and self-proclaimed style icon is said to believe her Hollywood pal has upstaged …
Brian Orloff / People.com:
Dixie Chick Martie Maguire Welcomes a Girl — Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks gave birth to a girl, Harper Rosie Maguire, on Friday in Austin, Texas, the musician announced. — The baby, who weighed 7 lb., 10 oz. and was 20.5 inches long, is the third child for Maguire, 38, and her actor husband, Gareth Maguire, 33.
TMZ.com:
NBA Star in Central American Fender Bender — Kenyon Martin loves to crash the boards as a member of the Denver Nuggets. He probably isn't as big a fan of car crashes. — TMZ has learned the NBA star and rapper Trina were involved in a car accident in Belize earlier today.
New York Post:
MISCHA SWITCH — MISCHA Barton, whose acting career has hit the skids, has new agents. A source told Page Six that Barton “was dropped by Creative Artists Agency because she hasn't had any big roles since ‘The O.C.’ ” The wacky dresser got picked up by New York's Paradigm Agency …
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TMZ.com:
Dick: I'll Get Sober If You Pay Me! — The stumbling abomination that is Andy Dick has finally checked himself into rehab, and all it took was ... well, who really has the time to go through all the stupid, drunk, drugged up s**t this guy has done recently? — Of course, it's not real rehab.
Ken Baker / E! Online:
Sacre Bleu! French Fry Jolie-Pitts, Praise Depp — Los Angeles (E! Online) - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's French neighbors are not saying merci to the couple bringing increased exposure to the environs. Mercy, maybe. — As local police investigate a scuffle between camouflaged paparazzi …
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Cele|bitchy:
Angelina Jolie told to gain weight for next role — Angelina Jolie is going to play the lead in the sequel to the 1999 film The Thomas Crown Affair, titled The Topkapi Affair. She will star as Pierce Brosnan's love interest and producers have told her that she needs to be at least somewhat voluptuous to carry it off.
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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.
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People.com:
Rep: Diddy & Cassie Ventura Not Engaged — Sean “Diddy” Combs is not engaged to singer Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, despite some published reports to the contrary, a representative for the music mogul tells PEOPLE. — “Contrary to tabloid reports, there is no engagement.
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