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12:45 PM ET, August 9, 2008

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TMZ.com:
Bernie Mac Dies at 50  —  Comedian Bernie Mac died this morning in Chicago after a long hospitalization from pneumonia.  —  Mac, whose real name is Bernard McCullough, passed away early this morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.  He was 50 years old.
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CNN:
Comic actor Bernie Mac dies  —  (CNN) — Comic actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday of complications from pneumonia, according to a family member and his publicist.  He was 50.  —  He had been hospitalized in Chicago, Illinois, for more than a week with the lung infection.
F.N. D'Alessio / Associated Press:
Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago's South Side, died Saturday at age 50.  —  “Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Comedian Bernie Mac Dies at 50  —  Bernie Mac, who for the past 30 years made the public laugh with an over-sized comic persona in film, television and comedy clubs, has died of pneumonia, PEOPLE has confirmed.  He was 50.  —  “[He] passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia …
Chicago Tribune:
Bernie Mac dies at 50  —  Comedian Bernie Mac died this morning in a Chicago hospital  —  Comedian and actor Bernie Mac (Bob Fila, Chicago Tribune / December 6, 2000)  —  Comedian and Chicago native Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist confirmed.
Associated Press:
Comedian, South Sider Bernie Mac dies at 50  —  Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital early Saturday morning, according to Sun-Times Columnist, Stella Foster.  He was 50.  —  Though the cause of death has not been confirmed, Mac had been hospitalized recently for pneumonia.
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Comedian Bernie Mac Dies at 50  —  Comedian Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning in a Chicago-area hospital because of complications due to pneumonia.  He was 50.  —  His publicist, Danica Smith, did not provide more details to CNN.  —  See more photos of stars gone too soon.
Discussion: omg!
ABCNEWS:
Edwards Admits Sexual Affair; Lied as Presidential Candidate  —  In ABC News Interview, Edwards Says He Cheated, but Did Not Father Child  —  John Edwards repeatedly lied during his Presidential campaign about an extramarital affair with a novice filmmaker, the former Senator admitted to ABC News today.
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New York Post:
EDWARDS MISTRESS WAS ‘PARTY GIRL’  —  RIELLE HUNTER MET EDWARDS AT BAR  —  The flaky filmmaker who John Edwards risked his political future and his family for is a former “party-girl” who went from narcotics to nirvana.  —  Rielle Hunter's resume also includes actress, producer, new age blogger - and now, homewrecker.
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
John Edwards Admits Extramarital Affair
Discussion: Jossip
Associated Press:
McConaughey to plant son's placenta in orchard  —  NEW YORK - Matthew McConaughey says the birth of his son will help bring a little joy to others in the world someday.  The actor kept the placenta from the July birth of his son and plans to plant it in an orchard, he tells CNN's …
Discussion: Love B. Scott and Defamer
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Matthew McConaughey's Girlfriend Had 60-Hour Labor With Son Levi
Just Jared:
Lindsay Lohan Goes Green  —  Lindsay Lohan celebrates gal pal Samantha Ronson's birthday with a party at a lingerie store in West Hollywood on Thursday.  —  Outside the party was an ice cream truck where guests could come and get treats.  Lindsay also came out holding a fake pink ice cream cone which she held up to Samantha.
Discussion: OH NO!! and STARLITNEWS.com
Mary Margaret / People.com:
Britney Spears Tapes Promo Video for MTV Awards  —  Russell Brand (left) and Britney - not to mention the elephant in the room!  —  She's (almost) back!  —  A year after her embarrassing performance at the Video Music Awards , Britney Spears returned to the MTV stage this week to tape a promotional video for this year's ceremony.
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