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6:25 PM ET, August 28, 2008

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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.
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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.
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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John Law / nfreview.com:
These boots were made for talkin'  —  An awkward night at the Avalon with chatty Jessica Simpson  —  It might be unfair calling Jessica Simpson's show at the Avalon Ballroom Wednesday a train wreck.  At some point, a train knows where it's going.  —  Simpson, on the other hand …
Discussion: Us Weekly
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Simpson Needs A Wardrobe Change  —  It's no secret how I feel about Jessica Simpson, she and I belong together, she knows it and the rest of you know it, but this country music phase she's going through has to stop.  I miss the old Jessica, the Jessica that wore outfits like this and this.
Michael K / Dlisted:
At Least Her Mouth Isn't Wide Open
Discussion: popbytes
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.
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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.
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.
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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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! …
Goldenheartox / OH NO!!:
Ali Lohan ‘Supermodels Unlimited’ Spread  —  Ali Lohan's first solo cover spread for the magazine ‘Supermodels Unlimited’.  —  seriously, poor girl.  why does she look so old?  the bubble gum pic is kind of cute tho.  —  source
Discussion: Socialite Life, oceanUP and WOW Report
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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
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Cindy McCain's Half Sister: “I'm Voting for Barack Obama”  —  Cindy McCain's half sister is planning on voting for Barack Obama, she tells Usmagazine.com.  —  “I'm not voting for McCain,” Kathleen Hensley Portalski tells Us.  “I have a different political standpoint.
Jennifer Trevorrow / Entertainmentwise:
Angelina Jolie In New Health Scare After Twins' Birth?  —  The celebrity mum is in need of some R&R...  It has been reported that Angelina is having a difficult time at home with the twins.  —  The Lara Croft actress is taking on her most challenging role yet, as mother to six children.
Discussion: The Blemish
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 …
New York Post:
A NICE LITTLE CHAT WITH CRUISE  —  'I LOVE Paula Wagner, but she wants to produce elsewhere and in her own venue, and I don't intend to stand in her way.  I'll say this of her leaving United Artists - whatever Paula wants is what I want her to have!  And I hope we'll continue working together on future projects.
Discussion: omg! and Flawed Hollywood
TMZ.com:
Pitt Stops Kid from Imminent Danger!  —  Brad Pitt helped save a kid from nearly drowning yesterday in Venice — and while he's no stranger to saving children, this time he decided against taking him home for Angelina's collection.  —  See Also  — Brad Pulls His Dinghy Out — Paps Go Nuts!
Discussion: Hollywood BFF
 
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Brandon Voss / Advocate:
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The Superficial:
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TMZ.com:
Suge's Alleged Victim: How'd I Get Butt Naked?!
Discussion: Bossip
OK! Magazine:
Tim Gunn: “Jen Aniston Looks Desperate”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Find Out What Barack Obama Will Wear Tonight
Hollywoodtuna:
Keeley Hazell Topless Pictures
Jody Thompson / Mirror.co.uk:
Britney Spears to team up with Olympic hero Michael Phelps at MTV VMAs
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and MTV
Paul Harris / Daily Mail:
Kate Moss gets the golden touch as she's immortalised in gold
 Earlier Picks: 
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
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
Just Jared:
Solange Knowles Mistakenly Accuses News Anchor
Discussion: OH NO!!
 

 
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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