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Kate Sheehy / New York Post:
CAD GOT MOOCH-O CASH OUT OF ANNE  —  STAR PAID 37G RENT FOR HER GRIFTER ‘GOD’  —  As Raffaello Follieri's carefully crafted world of cons came crashing down, he wasn't too ashamed to allegedly cadge thousands of dollars from his goo-goo-eyed girlfriend, Anne Hathaway.
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Michael Shnayerson / Vanity Fair:
The Follieri Charade  —  Raffaello Follieri had the love of Hollywood princess Anne Hathaway, the illusion of a Vatican imprimatur, an investment partnership with billionaire Ron Burkle, and entrée to Bill Clinton's inner circle.  It wasn't enough for him.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Flawed Hollywood and Defamer
FemaleFirst:
Anne Hathaway's political flirt
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Daniel Radcliffe: Lost Virginity to Older Woman  —  Holy Hogwarts!  —  In October's Details, Daniel Radcliffe confesses that he lost his virginity at age 16 (Britain's age of consent) — and that the woman was older.  —  The age difference “wasn't ridiculous,” the actor, now, 19, says.
Discussion: Mollygood and Men's Fashion …
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Daily Mail:
‘I could still snort you under the table’: Elton's shocking reply after worse-for-wear Lily verbally assaults him onstage  —  The combined star power of Lily Allen and Elton John presenting the GQ Men of the Year Awards must have looked like a dream ticket on paper.
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Veronica Schmidt / Times of London:
Elton John and Lily Allen in war of words at GQ awards  —  Young pop singer Lily Allen received a very public dressing down from industry veteran Sir Elton John last night as the pair hosted the GQ Men of the Year Awards.  —  In front of an audience comprising the crème of the entertainment world …
TMZ.com:
Mackenzie — 10th Time's a Charm?  —  TMZ has learned Mackenzie Phillips is now in rehab.  —  As we just reported, the D.A. has charged Phillips with two felonies in connection with her drug bust at LAX last week.  —  No surprise that her mega-lawyer, Blair Berk, now has ammo in her arsenal …
Discussion: omg! and Us Weekly
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Ken Lee / People.com:
MacKenzie Phillips Enters Rehab  —  MacKenzie Phillips has entered rehab, her attorney Blair Berk confirmed Wednesday.  —  Phillips is seeking treatment following her arrest on Aug. 27 for alleged drug possession at Los Angeles International Airport.  She was found “carrying what appeared …
celebtv.com:
EXCLUSIVE: JAMIE LYNN SPEARS SENDS GIFT TO BRISTOL PALIN  —  If there's one person who gets a pregnant teen, it's Jamie Lynn Spears.  —  Britney Spears' little sis is reaching out to Bristol Palin, the 17-year-old daughter of Sarah Palin, John McCain's vice presidential pick.
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Cele|bitchy:   Jamie Lynn Spears sent Bristol Palin pink burpcloths for her baby
Marie Claire:
BEYONCE INTERVIEW  —  Before arriving at our photo shoot and interview, Beyonce stipulatated certain catering needs, which included, ‘no chips, no candy, no desserts, no junk food, no fried food’.  —  Why the so-strict diet rules?  Beyoncé has recently finished back-to-back filming …
Ted Casablanca / E! Online:
Hilary Swank to Pack on Pounds for Meaty Role  —  Those concerned over Hilary Swank's plummeting weight can rest easy—maybe.  The two-time Oscar nabber is next set to pack on the pounds (and a lot of 'em) to play the lead in French Women Don't Get Fat, an adaptation of Mireille Guiliano's best-selling book …
Brian Stelter / New York Times:
Letterman Baffled by NBC's Replacing of Leno  —  David Letterman, the CBS host who has competed with Jay Leno every weeknight for 15 years, now feels empathy for his late-night challenger.  —  In an interview with Rolling Stone on newsstands this week, Mr. Letterman, the longtime “Late Show” …
New York Post:
JUST ASKING  —  WHICH hip-hop mogul had a hidden video camera installed in a light fixture in his bedroom?  He likes to record his sessions with unsuspecting ladies for future replays . . . WHICH high-profile restaurateur has been introducing top models and ex-beauty queens to billionaire playboys?
TMZ.com:
Star Jones Gorges on a Tongue Sandwich  —  With EMT workers no where to be found, divorcing diva Star Jones and her new man friend performed some sloppy mouth-to—mouth resuscitation on each other while at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.  —  In the picture below, it appears Star reverted to her first love.
Discussion: Bossip and Celebrity Smack!
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  • Nicole Richie, meeting Kimberly Stewart for dinner at Il Sole in West Hollywood.  The pals dined together at the popular Italian restaurant while Richie's former stylist Rachel Zoe ate across the room.  According to onlookers, the two exchanged awkward glances, but never actually spoke to each other.
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