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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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Brit Commish: “Britney Reluctantly Agrees To Extend Conservatorship” — Britney Spears has “reluctantly” agreed to extend her father's conservatorship! — Following the conclusion of this morning's hearing Commissioner Reva Goetz granted Jamie Spears six additional months of conservatorship over his daughter.
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Anthony McCartney / Associated Press:
Lawyer: Britney wants no contact with Sam Lutfi — LOS ANGELES - 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.
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears' Conservatorship Extended Until December 31 — Britney Spears' Conservatorship Extended Until Dec. 31 — Britney Spears will be under the conservatorship of her father Jamie until December 31, it was decided in court Thursday. — “Ms. Spears is reluctantly agreeing …
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 …
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.
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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.”
NY Daily News:
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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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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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 …
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
Did John Mayer Steal Brad Pitt's Look? — Is Jennifer Aniston's beau John Mayer morphing into Brad Pitt circa 2004? — The singer, 30, sported aviator shades and a new buzz cut in L.A on July 28 - a look nearly identical to the actor's style on the set of Mr & Mrs Smith in Rome four years ago.
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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.
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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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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Steven Zeitchik / Hollywood Reporter:
Sony may bite on Spidey spinoff — With Heath Ledger's villainous Joker drawing attention and boxoffice dollars, Sony is moving forward with “Venom,” a potential “Spider-Man” spinoff based on a bad guy. — The studio is developing the project, based on the gooey nemesis who appeared in …
