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6:35 PM ET, August 20, 2008

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WebExtra / Extra:
First Look: Jessica Simpson's Stampede Ad  —  Jessica Simpson is sure determined to prove she's a real country girl — and now she's got the cold beer to go with it!  —  In her new ad for Stampede Light Plus, the Texas-born Simpson is in full cowgirl uniform, complete with cowgirl hat and bales of hay …
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Access Hollywood:
Access Exclusive: Jennifer Garner Confirms Pregnancy  —  After months of speculation, Jennifer Garner has officially confirmed she is expecting a second child with her husband, Ben Affleck, in a new interview with Access Hollywood's Tony Potts.  —  “Thank you,” Jennifer told Tony …
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Just Jared:   Jennifer Garner Confirms Pregnancy
omg!:
Ricky Martin a father of twin boys, publicist says  — celebs:  —  NEW YORK - There won't be much “livin' la vida loca” for Ricky Martin these days he's now the father of twin boys.  The Latin superstar had the children via a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago …
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Marisa Laudadio / People.com:
Ricky Martin Welcomes Twin Boys  —  Ricky Martin is a father to twin boys born via a surrogate, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “In recent weeks, Ricky Martin became a proud father by the birth of twin sons,” his rep tells PEOPLE.  —  “The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy …
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Singer Ricky Martin Welcomes Twin Boys  —  Ricky Martin's a dad!  —  The Latin superstar, 36, welcomed twin boys via a surrogate mother a few weeks ago, his rep tells the Associated Press.  —  “The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy, are healthy and already under Ricky's full-time care,” the statement read.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Ewww!  —  Amanda Beard is not bumping dicks with superhuman Michael Phelps!  She denied the rumors on Johnjay and Rich's radio show yesterday morning.  Amanda could have kept it simple by just saying, “No, I'm not sucking on his dolphin fin.”  Instead, she said “ewww” over and over again when asked about the rumors.
Discussion: CandyKirby.com, popbytes and Gawker
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New York Post:
DAD'S DEEP DIVIDE WITH SWIM KING
Discussion: TMZ.com and New York Magazine
Kevin Van Valkenburg / From Baltimore to Beijing:
Michael Phelps' girlfriend ain't none of yo business
Discussion: Mollygood
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams — Back On!  —  On again!  —  Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams have gotten back together, a source tells Usmagazine.com.  —  “They've been talking a lot,” a source tells Us.  “Their friends are quite pleased that they're getting back together and are trying to give them space.”
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OK! Magazine:
OK!  Exclusive: How Britney Got Her Body Back!  —  While vacationing at Las Ventanas resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, in late July, Britney Spears was the epitome of the California girl as she walked out of the surf in a white bikini that highlighted her newly toned and tanned figure.
BLACKARAZZI.COM:
RIHANNA: GOOD GIRL GONE BROKE!  —  So the rumor that is making its way to all the bloggers today is that Rihanna is BROKE AS ALL HE*LL!  —  Rihanna's now ex-business manager Patricia Willliams has been recently fired as she says “for no good reason, all in ignorance” and is “livid” …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Is RiRi Going Broke?!  —  E.T. needs to help a fellow alien out if this story is true!
Discussion: Jezebel
TMZ.com:
“The Office” Guy in Ecstasy Over Drug Case  —  The guy who plays Darryl on “The Office” has just copped a plea in his hardcore drug case.  —  We've learned Craig Robinson has just entered a “tentative guilty plea” to possession of ecstasy, a felony.  The other charges against him were dismissed outright.
In Touch Weekly Magazine:
Sharon Stone's new boy toy  —  Sharon Stone's current love interest is half her age — and that hasn't stopped him from bragging about her to all of his friends.  “I've started dating Sharon Stone, and she's pretty good for 50,” Chase Dreyfous, 24, told his pals at a birthday party at Crown Bar …
Discussion: X17 Online and Cele|bitchy
USA Today:
Janet Jackson's in control of her own lingerie line  —  By Victoria Namkung, Special for USA TODAY  —  Janet Jackson has always been a trendsetter.  So it's no surprise the singer, songwriter and actress is adding designer to her résumé.  —  Jackson's Pleasure Principle line …
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Elisabeth / X17 Online:
Janet Jackson Wants To Get In Your Pants!
Discussion: Perez Hilton
PR inside:
Another Potter star gets naked  —  Steamy new sex scene for our Ron Weasley has been filmed for his new movie hitting theaters January 2009.  —  Looking to move on from Harry Potter, British actor Rupert Grint (best known for playing Ron Weasley) has stepped into a very challenging role in new indie film “Cherry Bomb”.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and oceanUP
Julie Naughton / The latest WWD:
Makeup Artist Paul Starr Dead at 48  —  Makeup artist Paul Starr was found dead in his apartment in Los Angeles on Tuesday.  He was thought to be 48.  —  Few details of Starr's death were available at press time.  According to a friend of his, Starr hadn't been seen or heard from in several days.
Eileen Finan / People.com:
Julianne Hough: I'm Dating an ‘Awesome’ Guy  —  Julianne Hough has two new men in her life.  —  The dancer-singer will soon be shimmying with a new celebrity partner on Dancing with the Stars - and she's stepping out with country crooner Chuck Wicks.  —  With her hectic life, Hough told PEOPLE …
ITV:
PARIS HILTON'S NEW BEST FRIEND  —  Paris' search for a soulmate  —  Paris Hilton alert!  The LA socialite is jetting into the UK with one mission: to find a British best friend.  —  ITV2 and the UK will be playing host to the ultimate all-American It girl in a new and exclusive series, Paris Hilton's New Best Friend.
 
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Financial Times:
Sources: WBD's board wanted a proposal it could sign immediately, and Netflix was the only bidder whose paperwork was fully executable the night of December 4

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agree to part ways and let her contract expire at the end of the year, following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr.

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