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5:30 PM ET, August 28, 2008

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J Randy Taraborrelli / Daily Mail:
As he turns 50, is this what Michael Jackson should really look like?  —  A middle-aged man wearing pyjamas is being pushed in a wheelchair down a sidewalk by an assistant.  He is gaunt and frail-looking.  His skin seems to be peeling.  His fingernails are a sickening shade of yellow-brown.
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Donna McConnell / Daily Mail:
Pictured: The shocking reality of thin and gaunt Michael Jackson as the ‘King of Pop’ prepares to celebrate his 50th birthday  —  While the Queen of Pop, Madonna, is still prancing around a stage looking ultra-fit in a high-cut leotard, the King looks in somewhat of a sorry state.
People.com:
Jessica Simpson: Tony Romo Is ‘The Love of My Life’  —  Happier personally and professionally than she's been in a long time, Jessica Simpson tells PEOPLE that boyfriend Tony Romo is her “perfect guy.”  —  “I just told him today, 'You're the love of my life,' ” she confesses in the latest cover story.
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Hollywoodtuna:   Jessica Simpson Needs A Wardrobe Change
Michael K / Dlisted:
At Least Her Mouth Isn't Wide Open
Discussion: popbytes
Elisabeth / X17 Online:
Michael Lohan Speaks...Again  —  It feels like we've been doing hourly updates on World War III (a.k.a. the war of the Lohans), and here's the latest.  Michael Lohan has now spoken to ABC News, and he claims to have texts and phone conversations that prove he's the good guy …
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Caris Davis / People.com:
Lindsay and Samantha Slam Michael Lohan  —  Lohan (left) and Ronson  —  Looks like the reconciliation has officially ended.  —  Lindsay Lohan is lashing out at her often-estranged dad, Michael, who has been openly critical of her relationship with Samantha Ronson.
Sheila Marikar / ABCNEWS:
Michael Lohan: Lindsay's ‘Out of Control,’ Sam Ronson's to Blame  —  Lindsay's Father Lashes Out at Her, Her Mother and Her BFF  —  Fathers and daughters have their disagreements.  But usually their shouting matches play out on opposite sides of a locked bedroom door, not through the press.
Lindsay Wise / Houston Chronicle:
Hilary Duff family saga takes heated turn in Harris court  —  Singer-actress's father is led away in handcuffs; mother wanted ex to give her $25,000 for star's birthday  —  Comments Recommend  —  It probably wasn't his most important decision ever, but a Harris County judge on Wednesday weighed …
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Caris Davis / People.com:
Hilary Duff's Dad Jailed for 10 Days  —  Hilary Duff with dad Bob and mom Susan  —  This is no Disney drama!  —  A divorce hearing between Hilary Duff's parents began Wednesday with bickering about her upcoming 21st birthday party - and ended with her dad being lead away in handcuffs.
New York Post:
HANDS-ON WEEKEND IN VEGAS  —  GEORGE Clooney's ex-girlfriend, Sarah Larson, has gone from dating a “hero to a zero,” Las Vegas sources say.  —  Larson was at a preview of Lavo in the Palazzo Saturday night with her new man, minor-league promoter Joey Vanas.
OK! Magazine:
Axl Rose Has the Hots for Kelly Osbourne?  —  He may be twice her age, but we hear creepy rock legend Axl Rose has a thing for Kelly Osbourne!  —  And apparently the Guns ‘n’ Roses star, 46, is no charmer when it comes to showing it either.  —  Hipster New York designer Richie Rich told OK! …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Katy Perry's Breasts Get Plastered  —  I haven't listened to the radio in years, so I'm not all that familiar with new Pop sensation, Katy Perry, but after seeing this video of Katy Perry's breasts covered in plaster for a breast cancer charity, well, let's just say she's got my attention.
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Wanted: Female Celebrity to Kiss Katy Perry!
TMZ.com:
A Little Song, Dance, Heroin Down My Pants  —  TMZ has obtained photos of evidence seized in Mackenzie Phillips drug bust.  —  The photos show three balloons and three small Ziplock bags which cops say contained heroin and cocaine.  There is also a pic of 34 syringes, her mugshot and her driver's license.
Discussion: Dlisted
Paul Harris / Daily Mail:
Kate Moss gets the golden touch as she's immortalised in gold  —  She's been immortalised in bronze, painted in oils and photographed all over the world.  —  Now Kate Moss - fashion icon, mother and long time paparazzi favourite - has been paid the kind of compliment normally reserved for Egyptian queens and mythological goddesses.
Discussion: Dlisted and WOW Report
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Sarah Knapton / Telegraph:
Solid gold statue of Kate Moss unveiled at British Museum
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Jossip
Us Weekly:
How it Works  —  Simply connect one star to another using the people they've dated.  Begin with level one where you only need one step to connect two celebs (ie.  Brad Pitt to Ben Affleck.  Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow.)  The puzzles get harder until you reach level 5, where you'll have to fill in five celebs to connect two stars.
Associated Press:
Man rams into Playboy Mansion gates — twice  —  Car crashes at Hugh Hefner's legendary L.A. home involve ‘ongoing dispute’  —  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - One man appears determined to crash the party at the Playboy Mansion.  —  Los Angeles police say a Ventura County man rammed his vehicle …
 
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Jody Thompson / Mirror.co.uk:
Britney Spears to team up with Olympic hero Michael Phelps at MTV VMAs
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and MTV
Associated Press:
Every Little Bit Phelps: Swimmer A VMA Presenter
Discussion: Jossip and Starpulse
TMZ.com:
Pitt Stops Kid from Imminent Danger!
Discussion: Hollywood BFF
Jennifer Trevorrow / Entertainmentwise:
Angelina Jolie In New Health Scare After Twins' Birth?
Discussion: The Blemish
New York Post:
A NICE LITTLE CHAT WITH CRUISE
Discussion: omg! and Flawed Hollywood
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Shannen Doherty Denies Fistfight With Co-star Jennie Garth
Discussion: iVillage and The Dish Rag
OK! Magazine:
Tim Gunn: “Miley is Too Tarty”
Discussion: Fan Fare
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Cindy McCain's Half Sister: “I'm Voting for Barack Obama”
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 Earlier Picks: 
TMZ.com:
The Game R.I.P. in the Slammer
Discussion: Bossip
Michael K / Dlisted:
There's Going To Be Hell To Pay
Jennifer Fermino / New York Post:
SEINFELD FREE-SPEECH DEFENSE SHTICKS IT TO 'EM
New York Post:
NAOMI SCORES BRAZIL PAD
Chris Harris / MTV:
Demi Lovato Calls On Jonas Brothers For Help With Debut LP, Onstage Tumble
Goldenheartox / OH NO!!:
Ali Lohan ‘Supermodels Unlimited’ Spread
Just Jared:
Solange Knowles Mistakenly Accuses News Anchor
Discussion: OH NO!!
People.com:
Diane Farr Gives Birth to Twin Girls
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Netflix agrees to acquire WBD's studios and streaming business in an $82.7B cash-and-stock deal, including debt, to close after WBD splits in two in Q3 2026

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.

Oliver Darcy / Status:
Sources: David Ellison's interference in WBD's failed summer talks to extend HBO Max's South Park licensing deal left David Zaslav distrustful of Ellison

 
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