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9:40 PM ET, August 22, 2008

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Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Expert: Why Gwen Named Her Son Zuma  —  By naming their newborn son Zuma Nesta Rock, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale “have proven decisively that they're masters in choosing names that are both highly unusual and carry a lot of personal meaning,” baby name expert Pamela Redmond Satran …
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Chandler Brown / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Rapper Da Brat gets 3 years for nightclub attack  —  She was convicted of striking a woman with a bottle, causing permanent facial damage  —  A DeKalb County judge sentenced rapper Da Brat to three years in prison Friday for striking a woman with a rum bottle at an Atlanta-area nightclub.
Molly / POPSUGAR:
OMG!  Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams Kissing at Lunch!  —  Could these photos be any more amazing!?  Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams aren't just back together; they are immediately the cutest couple ever.  Sorry, sorry, I can try to contain my excitement, but these photos are just the icing …
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
My Name Is Earl Star Jason Lee Has Baby Girl!  —  My Name Is Earl star Jason Lee and girlfriend Ceren Alkac have welcomed a baby girl, his rep tells Usmagazine.com.  —  Alkac gave birth to the baby - the first for the couple - on August 10.  —  Lee, 38, revealed that they were expecting …
Michelle Tan / People.com:
Miley Cyrus's Birthday List: Puppy, Wii Fit and a Big Car  —  Miley Cyrus  —  What does teen sensation Miley Cyrus have in store for her upcoming Sweet 16 party at Disneyland?  Ice cream cake, water rides and - fingers crossed - a brand new car!  —  “I definitely want to get something bad on the road …
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Model Kate Moss: “I Was Never Anorexic”  —  During the 1990s, Kate Moss weighed an estimated 100 pounds, prompting NYC graffiti-ists to scrawl “Feed me” across her midriff on Calvin Klein ads at bus stops.  —  Now, the 5' 7" model, 34, admits she was too skinny.
TMZ.com:
Woman Calls Shaq a Heavy and a Heavy Breather  —  Shaq has allegedly been playing tighter and closer on a Georgia chick than he ever did against his NBA foes.  —  Alexis Miller, an Atlanta hip-hop artist who goes by MaryJane, just got a restraining order against Shaquille O'Neal …
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Just Jared:
Ed Westwick is Coca-Cola Cool  —  Gossip Girl stud Ed Westwick hypes up the Coca-Cola new aluminum bottle launch at New York City's Soho Grand Hotel on Thursday.  —  In this week's Page Six Magazine, the 21-year-old British actor opened up about the “bootlicking” he's received as being the villainous …
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PEOPLE TV Watch:
Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick: Actor, Rocker ... Poet?
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip and OH NO!!
Hollywoodtuna:
Lindsay Lohan See Through Pictures  —  I guess Lindsay Lohan feels she's not getting as much attention from the Tuna as she used to, so she's decided to step it up a notch.  Yesterday we had some Lindsay Lohan braless pictures with a little under the arm cleavage which was pretty nice.
Discussion: OH NO!!, The Superficial and POPSUGAR
Michael K / Dlisted:
This Hag Should Be In Prison  —  Katherine Hei-Hei-Heeeeeeeeeiiigggl is a criminal and should be in the chokey making government cheese sandwiches on the radiator.  You see, Heigl was busted by a cop on a bike for throwing her ratty ciggie to the ground after lunching at the delicious eatery known as P.F. Chang's.
New York Post:
PHELPS SUCKS FACE WITH AUSSIE  —  Michael Phelps doesn't have a girlfriend, but he celebrated his record-breaking eight gold medals in Beijing by sneaking off for a sizzling game of tonsil hockey with one of Australia's hottest Olympians.  —  Phelps, fresh from shattering Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record …
Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Justin Timberlake snubs Britney at concert, won't be doing duet with her  —  I think we were all able to call B.S. on this rumor from the moment it came out: Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are NOT reuniting for a duet.  Some things are just too good to be true.  Like lies.
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog and iVillage
Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Scoop: Broadway fans not warming to Holmes  —  Plus: Swayze staying healthy; Trump not only McMahon house bidder  —  Katie Holmes is set to star in the Broadway production of “All My Sons,” which opens Oct. 16.  —  The Scoop  —  One needs to look no further than the successes of …
New York Magazine:
Ass Bra Is Sure to Resolve Lingering Body Issues  —  The ass bra.  Sexy!  —  Photo: lovemybubbles.com  —  We've seen underpants with ass-padding, but what about those women who want a little help shaping their derriere and yet don't want to add any extra volume?
Jessica Gold Haralson / People.com:
Avril Lavigne's Malaysia Concert A Go  —  Looks like Avril Lavigne's Malaysian concert will have a My Happy Ending after all.  —  After rumors that the conservative Malaysian government banned the scheduled Aug. 29 concert for being “too sexy,” Lavigne told MTV News that the show will definitely go on.
Discussion: poponthepop.com
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TMZ.com:
I Did Not Have Sexual Relations With that Woman  —  Lindsay Lohan denied lesbian rumors!!!!!  —  Ok, truth in advertising.  She wasn't talking about Sam Ronson.  It's about the whole thing with Tila Tequila's new GF, Courtenay Semel.  —  And you want to get creeped out?
 
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Stephanie D. Smith / The latest WWD:
Brangelina's sales... Heading to the conventions... T&C Travel closes
USA Today:
Coming attractions: Sherlock Holmes? Ritchie's on the case
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Barack Obama Inspires New Handbag
Anthony Miccio / Vh1 Blog:
Exclusive: Ray J Gets His Own VH1 Dating Show
Broadcasting & Cable:
CBS Paramount Shopping Swingtown to Cable Nets
Dana Stevens / Slate:
Save Faris  —  WHEN WILL SOMEONE GIVE ANNA FARIS THE ROLE SHE DESERVES?
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Gavin Purcell joins ‘Jimmy Fallon’
Discussion: TV Squad
Lauren A.E. Schuker / Wall Street Journal:
Warner Bets on Fewer, Bigger Movies
 Earlier Picks: 
POPSUGAR:
Ye Olde Gossip Girl Hits Manhattan
Michael K / Dlisted:
Flop!  —  Stepford Katie's big Broadway debut in “All My Sons” …
TMZ.com:
Shia Back in His Prime  —  Sam Witwicky barely escapes with his life …
Discussion: omg!, Hollywood BFF and Jezebel
Michael Starr / New York Post:
DONALD TAKES KHLOE
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  • Ashley Olsen, snuggling …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and OH NO!!
Sara Hammel / People.com:
Britney Is ‘Pulling It Together,’ Says JC Chasez
Chris Johnson / Daily Mail:
‘Happy’ Mel C confirms she's expecting a Baby Spice
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Teri Hatcher's Abusive Uncle Dies in Prison
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
WBD CEO David Zaslav, criticized for cutting costs, scrapping movies, and laying off thousands, may end up having the last laugh thanks to the Netflix-WBD deal

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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