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Ken Lee / People.com:
Expert: Britney Spears's Father Likely to Remain in Control — Britney Spears's father will likely remain in control of the singer's affairs following a court review Thursday, an expert says. — “I would be very surprised if the court ends her father's control so soon,” says Terry K. Wasserman …
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TMZ.com:
Britney to Sam: I Quit You — Our sources say Britney Spears' hanger-on-er Sam Lutfi won't be legally restrained from getting his Brit fix, but it doesn't matter because she's over him. — We're told Brit's lawyers will not ask for a new restraining order when the existing one expires tomorrow.
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OH NO!!
TMZ.com:
Britney — Saner, But Still.... In case you read otherwise, sources tell us Britney's conservatorship will definitely not end tomorrow. — There are reports Britney Spears will become a free woman tomorrow when lawyers for the conservatorship go to court to announce their intentions.
Siobhan Morrissey / People.com:
Alex Rodriguez Responds to Wife's Divorce Filing — After nearly four weeks of silence, New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez stepped up to the plate Thursday and responded to his wife's demand for divorce. — In the documents - expected to be filed Thursday morning - A-Rod admits the marriage is “irretrievably broken.”
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NY Daily News:
A-rod doesn't deny adultery, wants Cynthia to honor prenup — Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez is playing hardball against his wife in their divorce case, saying he wants their prenuptial agreement enforced and charges that he cheated on her removed from the record.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Ali Lohan is 14, Right? — This is Ali Lohan. Lindsay Lohan's sister. She's 14. Going on 45. Now, I don't want this site to turn into some Pedo dream, but this is an issue that needs to be addressed. 14-year-old girls should not be wearing push-up bras, and showing off their cleavage.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Ali Lohan Accidentally Auditions for Porn Director — Whoops! — On the finale of E!'s Living Lohan, cameras followed 14-year-old Ali Lohan as she went on an audition for the horror movie Trolls. — Unbeknownst to Ali, she auditioned for Peter Davy, director of such adult flicks …
Karen Snyder / People.com:
Aniston ‘Fits Right In’ with Mayer's Concert Tour — John Mayer's newest roadie - Jennifer Aniston - has been a welcome addition on his tour, say his pals. — “John has such an amazing crew of musicians and friends with him. Everyone gets along and is drama free and Jen fits right in - perfectly,” says a Mayer friend.
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Mary-Kate Puts on Her Best Flannel For a Trip to the Salon — Mary-Kate Olsen looked like she stepped straight out of the early '90s on Tuesday, heading to the Neil George salon with a flannel shirt wrapped around her waist. She's always been in the know about style and while plaid is back in a big way …
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fashionologie
Daily Mail:
Tickle Me Becks: David teams up with Elmo for an appearance on Sesame Street — David Beckham has acquired a few new friends during his year in LA including Tom Cruise and Will Smith, and now he's got another high profile pal to add to the list. — The football star has teamed up with Elmo …
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Seriously? OMG!
TMZ.com:
No Joke — Heath's Ex Spotted with New Man — Someone's got big shoes to fill. — Heath Ledger's baby mama Michelle Williams, along with daughter Matilda, hit a small airport in Santa Monica yesterday along with the new man in her life, director Spike Jonze.
Tim Stack / EW.com:
‘The Hills’: They Shoot, Lauren Conrad Scores — Once upon a time, a pretty Laguna Beach girl agreed to let MTV film her life. Now, she's a millionaire mini-mogul whose world as a celebrity bears little resemblance to what TV viewers see. Still, fans can't get enough
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Kathy Griffin: Why I Quit Getting Plastic Surgery — At 47, Kathy Griffin swears she will never go under the knife again. — “I've been off the junk, as I call it, for five years,” she says in the September issue of Fitness (out August 14). “I've had face lift, eye job and all that stuff five years ago.
Access Hollywood:
FIRST LOOK: Christina Aguilera Wishes Macy's Happy Birthday — Christina Aguilera is helping wish Macy's a happy birthday, with her new striking ad. — As Macy's celebrates turning 150 this October, it has enlisted some star power to help spread the word.

