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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.
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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.”
Alissa R / Us Weekly:Report: Alex Rodriguez Asks Court to Ignore Cheating Claim
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Lawsuit goes after Tom Cruise, church — Tom Cruise is named in a $250 million federal lawsuit that is using the RICO statute against the Church of Scientology. Ex-Scientologist Peter Letterese, a longtime critic of the church, filed suit in Southern District Court in Florida on July 15 alleging …
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Daily Mail:
Liz Taylor ‘is put on life support after heart failure’ — Elizabeth Taylor was put on a life support machine after suffering congestive heart failure, it was reported this evening. — The 76-year-old's condition was said to have deteriorated after she was initially diagnosed with pneumonia last week.
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Joey Bartolomeo / People.com:
Lawyer: Britney Spears Doesn't Want Sam Lutfi In Her Life — Britney Spears's restraining order against one-time pal Sam Lutfi may have been temporary, but their friendship is permanently over. — The pop star's court-appointed attorney, Samuel D. Ingham III, told the Associated Press …
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Anthony McCartney / Associated Press:
Lawyer: Britney wants no contact with Sam Lutfi — LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for Britney Spears said Wednesday that he will not seek an extension for a restraining order against Osama “Sam” Lutfi, but that doesn't mean the pop star wants her former sidekick back in her life.
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 …
Cher Tippetts / Entertainmentwise:
Jessica Simpson Sings About Being The Victim Of Abuse — On her new country record... Jessica Simpson has revealed that a song written for her forthcoming country album is based on her own experience as a victim of abuse. — But the singer - who is currently dating Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo …
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Daily Mail:
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick put on a show of unity after affair claims — Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick put up a united front on a night out in New York following allegations he had an affair with a 25-year-old woman. — The couple, who are rarely pictured together …
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.
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Tom Thorogood / MTV UK:
Johnny Depp To Play Riddler? — Plus Angelina Jolie has been linked to the Catwoman role in the next Batman film... The Dark Knight has only just been released but already Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie are being linked to the next Batman film. — Depp is rumoured for the role …
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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.
Fox News:
Report: Chinese Earthquake Victims Demand $1B From Sharon Stone — HONG KONG — More than 1,000 Chinese earthquake victims and a New York lawyer are demanding a $1 billion payout from Sharon Stone — or maybe just an apology, the New York Post reports. — The “Basic Instinct” …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Guy Ritchie Thinks Sugar Is Evil — Vadge's new album is called “Hard Candy,” but Guy Ritchie thinks sugar kills and is the root of all evil! — This insane bitch said, “Sugar kills. … Sugar is responsible for a lot of deaths, arguably more than crack cocaine” Cut to Pete Doherty …
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Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Scoop: Here comes the teen bride — Plus: Britney ‘unfazed’ by McCain ad; wedding bells for Justin and Jessica — Jamie Lynn Spears' status as an unwed mother is soon coming to an end. The Nickelodeon star and her fiancé Casey Aldridge have begun to plan their wedding.
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 …
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