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5:45 PM ET, September 3, 2008

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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.
FemaleFirst:
Anne Hathaway's political flirt
Discussion: Gabby Babble
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: Perez Hilton, Associated Press and omg!
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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 …
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Mackenzie Phillips Enters Rehab for 10th Time
Discussion: iVillage
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed:
‘90210’ is CW's highest-rated scripted series premiere  —  UPDATED: The premiere of the CW's “90210” — arguably the most crucial series of the fall season — became the highest-rated scripted debut in the network's two-year history.  —  Tuesday's two-hour premiere was seen by 4.9 million viewers …
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
90210 Debuts to Big Ratings
Discussion: CelebWarship, Fancast and The Live Feed
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 …
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 …
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.
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Daily Mail:
‘I lost my virginity to a MUCH older woman,’ …
Discussion: Hollywood BFF
Daily Mail:
Jordan cracks the whip as she launches her horselovers clothing line  —  Glamour queen Katie Price took the reins today as she launched her first range of equestrian clothing.  —  The mother-of-three looked stunning as she modelled the line for female riders while brandishing a whip and posing next to a horse.
Discussion: Best Week Ever
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Michael K / Dlisted:   The Horsey And The Whore  —  That's either the sweetest …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Sarah Palin Is A Four-Time Cover Girl  —  Palin!  Palin!  Palin!  Sarah Palin made the cover of 4 weeklies this week proving that....well...that she has scary teeth.  Teeth that could make a moose cry.  Poor moosies.  I wonder if Sarah also made the cover of “Girls 'n” Guns" magazine too?
Discussion: Gone Hollywood and popbytes
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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 …
Holly Haber / The latest WWD:
Gold Medalist Liukin Jumps Into Apparel  —  PLANO, Tex. — Nastia Liukin, the Olympic all-around gymnastics gold medalist, is seizing the moment.  —  Her smiling face will appear this fall in Cover Girl ads, and Vanilla Star Jeans aims to launch Nastia Liukin Gold jeans and tops for holiday.
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?
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” …
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, Hollyscoop and Celebrity Smack!
 
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People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  • Nicole Richie, meeting Kimberly Stewart …
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Cover Boy!  —  He may be turning 21 in a little over a month …
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
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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.

Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
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