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4:30 PM ET, August 21, 2008

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In Touch Exclusive:Gwen's about to give birth  —  Gwen's about to give birth  —  It's D-day — as in delivery day — for Gwen Stefani!  The singer checked into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and is scheduled to give birth via C-section at 10 a.m. PT. This will be the second child for Gwen …
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson: Tony Isn't Calling Carrie!  —  Jessica Simpson insists her beau Tony Romo isn't calling his ex Carrie Underwood.  —  “I looked at his call log,” she said Wednesday in an interview with a Nashville radio station.  —  Of Romo, Underwood tells September's Allure …
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Elisabeth / X17 Online:
Jessica Vs. Carrie: Round 3!  —  Round 1  —  Jessica Simpson was spotted wearing a “Real Girls Eat Meat” t-shirt, which was perceived by many as a jab at current flame Tony Romo's ex, Carrie Underwood.  Carrie, as you may know, is a hardcore herbivore, and she was even voted the World's Sexiest Vegetarian not once, but twice by PETA.
Discussion: TMZ.com and omg!
TMZ.com:
Tila Tequila's GF Gets Slap Happy in Vegas  —  TMZ has learned Tila Tequila's lesbian girlfriend was arrested in Vegas last night — for allegedly hitting on a guy!  —  According to law enforcement sources in Las Vegas, it all went down outside of Pure nightclub when a boozed up Courtenay Semel …
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ETonline:
ET EXCLUSIVE: MILEY CYRUS' SWEET 16 AT DISNEYLAND!  —  ET breaks the news that Miley Cyrus will celebrate her Sweet 16 birthday during a once-in-a-lifetime bash at the Happiest Place on Earth — Disneyland!  —  The “Hannah Montana” star is also sharing the spotlight during the private party …
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Selling $250 Tickets to Her Sweet 16  —  Miley Cyrus wants fans to help her celebrate her Sweet 16 — for a little green.  —  According to Entertainment Tonight, the teen queen — who earned $18.2 million last year — is selling a limited number of $250 tickets to her bash, set to take place at Disneyland.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Evil Beet Gossip
Nicholas White / People.com:
Rumer's Premiere Fan Club: Bruce, Demi and Ashton!  —  Demi Moore and Bruce Willis's extended family  —  No awkwardness here!  One of Hollywood's most famous families came out Wednesday to celebrate Rumer Willis's first major movie role.  —  Willis's amicably divorced parents …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Pajiba
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Demi, Ashton & Bruce Reunite at Rumer Willis' Movie Premiere
Discussion: iVillage and Hellomagazine.com
New York Post:
OVERDUE DUET  —  THE long-awaited duet between Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake may finally be recorded.  Spies said Spears will team up with her ex-love for a song on her next album due at the end of the year.  The two were supposed to team up for her last album, but Spears …
People.com:
Ellen & Portia: We Talk about Having Kids  —  With their weekend nuptials now behind them - and chronicled in words and exclusive pictures in the new issue of PEOPLE - Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are contemplating their future together.  —  They may not be alone.
Just Jared:
Sienna Miller's Home Defaced With “Slut”  —  Sienna Miller's house was vandalized in North London last night, reports UK's The Sun.  —  The exterior brick wall of her home was emblazoned with the word “SLUT”, all in capital letters.  Next to the black spray-painted graffiti was a circular symbol …
NY Daily News:
Ben Affleck's unconventional DNC agenda  —  Ben Affleck will be in Denver next week for the Democratic National Convention, but his schedule there will be anything but conventional.  “He won't be delivering speeches,” a friend of the actor told us.  “Instead, he'll be anteing …
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Ben Affleck set to ‘Extract’  —  Actor to co-star in Mike Judge comedy  —  Ben Affleck is ready to suit up for Miramax's Mike Judge comedy “Extract.”  —  Actor is in negotiations to play the best buddy of Jason Batemen's character, a flower extract factory owner dealing with workplace problems …
Discussion: I Watch Stuff and The Playlist
NEWS.com.au:
Now Stephanie Rice linked to Michael Phelps  —  FORGET gold medals and drug busts, the hottest guessing game in Beijing is over American superfish Michael Phelps' love interest in our own Stephanie Rice.  —  Rumours abound that Phelps has been partying with a beauty since his record-breaking gold medal feats.
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Pop Tarts: Anna Faris Felt ‘Awful’ Shedding 10 Pounds, Was Intimidated by Hef's Girlfriends  —  LOS ANGELES — Anna Faris makes jaws drop as the star of “The House Bunny,” but getting into shape and dropping 10 pounds to play the scantily clad character wasn't fun.
Discussion: Celebrity Scandals
UPI:
‘Naked Cowboy’ signs reality show deal  —  The “Naked Cowboy,” a New York City street busker who performs in undies and a ten-gallon hat, says he's signed a television development deal.  —  The Cowboy, real name Robert Burck, says he'll star in an upcoming “reality show” …
 
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Donna McConnell / The Mail on Sunday:
Leon actor Jean Reno rushed to hospital after suffering a ‘massive heart attack’
Chris Harris / MTV:
Rihanna, Paramore, Pink Join Lineup Of 2008 VMA Performers
Just Jared:
Jake Gyllenhaal to Romance Abbie Cornish?
Associated Press:
Sanjaya of ‘American Idol’ on Nationwide's side
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Tom Thorogood / MTV UK:
Reports Say Rihanna Is Broke!
David Chiu / People.com:
Daniel Radcliffe Talks about His Broadway Debut - and His Nude Scene
Hollywoodtuna:
Danielle Lloyd Topless Pictures Part 2
Perez Hilton:
This Is Not A Joke  —  A handbag company, ZAGLIANI …
Discussion: Jezebel
 Earlier Picks: 
Michael K / Dlisted:
I've Missed You!!!  —  The CW released this extremely short …
FemaleFirst:
Rebecca Romijin's Dolly daughter
Michael K / Dlisted:
Leave It Alone!  —  It looks like MGM is actually going through …
Emily Friedman / ABCNEWS:
Want to Model? MTV Show Says Weight Loss is Key
Discussion: Jossip and Defamer
Michael Prieve / Socialite Life:
Chace Crawford And Ed Westwick: A Love Story
Discussion: Bauer-Griffin and Videogum
Extra:
Did Mayer Dump Aniston Via Text?!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Catherine Zeta-Jones Says Farewell to Namesake Grandmother
New York Post:
PRIVACY PRIORITY  —  IT was supposed to be a double celebration …
 

 
From Mediagazer:

John Koblin / New York Times:
The Netflix-WBD deal should quiet concerns, for now, from CNN employees worried about the prospect of Paramount combining CBS News and CNN in a WBD acquisition

Bloomberg:
Netflix secured $59B in bridge financing from Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas, and HSBC for its WBD bid, one of the largest loans of its kind; Wells' share is $29.5B

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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