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4:10 PM ET, July 26, 2008

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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.
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
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
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!!
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 …
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
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
oceanUP:
Miley Cyrus Kissing Thomas LOST Pictures  —  New pictures have emerged of Miley Cyrus kissing ex boyfriend Thomas Sturges passionately.  These are more intimate than the previously leaked photos of their make out session.  Maybe, ‘7 Things’ wasn't about Nick Jonas after all?  Thanks Stephanie. +4 under.
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Christina S.N. Lewis / Wall Street Journal:
Bündchen, Brady Re-List Properties  —  Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and quarterback Tom Brady have both re-listed their former Manhattan pads.  Ms. Bündchen is now asking $5.9 million for her West Village penthouse, a bit more than half of her original asking price last September.
Discussion: People.com, CasaSugar and CitizenSugar
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 …
Fox News:
Guard Confirms Late-Night Hotel Encounter Between Ex-Sen. John Edwards, Tabloid Reporters  —  A hotel security guard told FOXNews.com he intervened this week between a man he identified as former Sen. John Edwards and tabloid reporters who chased down the former presidential hopeful …
Press Association:
Baby for Coronation Street's Julia  —  Coronation Street actress Julia Haworth, who plays Claire Peacock, has given birth to a baby girl, a spokesman for the show has said.  —  Baby Sophia Elizabeth was born at 7.45am on Friday weighing 8lb 11oz.  —  The spokesman said Haworth and her husband, Jon Wormald, are “delighted”.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
 
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Ken Baker / E! Online:
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Discussion: OH NO!!
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MGM to reboot ‘Robocop’ franchise
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
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