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Julie Jordan / People.com:
David Spade Becomes a Dad — David Spade is the father of a baby girl born last week in Missouri to Playboy Playmate Jillian Grace, the actor's rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. — “David and Jillian have been in close contact throughout her pregnancy and he plans to go see the baby during …
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The Superficial, TMZ.com, iVillage, Defamer, Bricks and Stones Gossip, Celebrity Baby Blog and Celebrity Baby Scoop
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
DNA IDs Daughter for David Spade — Larry Busacca/Getty Images; Lester Cohen/Getty Images — It turns out that David Spade did, in fact, produce an heir. — A baby girl born last week to former Playboy Playmate Jillian Grace is the 45-year-old funnyman's biological daughter, a rep for Spade has confirmed.
Tamar Anitai / MTV Buzzworthy Blog:
BRITNEY SPEARS WILL KICK OFF THE 2008 VMAS! BRITNEY'S BACK, FOR REAL! — Britney's back — for REALS — and honestly, we're probably as amazed and eagerly anxious as you are. Except for those of you hardcore Britney fans who aren't shocked at all; both Britney's personal life and career …
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Marisa Laudadio / People.com:
Britney Spears ‘Excited’ to Kick Off Video Awards — Britney Spears will open the show at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, PEOPLE has learned. — “MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?” Spears tells PEOPLE in a statement.
MTV:
It's Official! Britney Spears Will Appear At VMAs This Weekend — 'I'm excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated,' singer says. — Will she or won't she? For weeks, that's been the buzz, and some of the most hard-core Britney Spears watchers have weighed …
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Cele|bitchy, MTV Buzzworthy Blog, POPSUGAR, Gabby Babble, The Hollywood Gossip and X17 News
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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Chris Norris / Men's Fashion, Men's Clothing …:
DANIEL RADCLIFFE — There's only one thing the boy wizard wants now that he's all grown up—to play a drag queen. — It's a brilliant June day in Manhattan's Bryant Park. Small white clouds dot the wide arc of midtown sky. Children's voices mingle with music from a gilded carousel.
Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Star Jones's New Boyfriend Is a Chef — Star Jones's love life is cooking! — The former View host has a new boyfriend who knows his way around a kitchen - Herb Wilson, the executive chef at Manhattan's Soho and Tribeca Grand hotels. — “This was one of the first times they were out in public together …
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Life&Style Magazine:
Star's new man revealed! — Looks like Star Jones is moving on after divorcing Al Reynolds! — Life & Style can exclusively reveal the ID of Star's new man - Chef Herb Wilson - who was spotted locking lips with Star at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 2. — So who's the guy?
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Oprah Winfrey's Mom Sued for Owing $155K to Clothing Store — Oprah Winfrey's mother, Vernita Lee, is being sued by a high-end fashion store over a past due bill of more than $150,000. — According to the civil complaint (obtained by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel), Lee, a Milwaukee resident …
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Kyle Buchanan / Defamer:
‘Whiner’ Hillary Clinton Is One Role Susan Sarandon Would Prefer Not To Touch-A — For most actresses, a complicated role like Hillary Clinton (or even Sarah Palin!) would be catnip — but not to Oscar winner Susan Sarandon. In an interview with The Advocate, Sarandon is asked for her thoughts …
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.
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.
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 …
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Hollywoodtuna:
Holly Madison Upksirt Pictures — Holly Madison was at a screening of the The Telling (whatever that is) and decided to grab onto a bar and take a swing in a mini skirt. Not sure if she knew that was a bad idea beforehand, but it turned out to be the best idea she ever had. Thanks Holly.
Perez Hilton:
R.I.P. — Bill Melendez, the voice of Snoopy and the animator mostly responsible for all the Peanuts cartoons, passed away on Tuesday. — He was 91 years old. — CLICK HERE to read all about his storied life. — OSCAR® NOMINATED and EMMY® AWARD WINNING ANIMATOR and DIRECTOR BILL MELENDEZ DIES
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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?
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Sheila Marikar / Screen Shots:
Spears to Palin: ‘Hang in There!, XXOO’ — Jamie Lynn Spears is showing some love to the latest-most-famous teen mom-to-be: Bristol Palin. — The 17-year-old “Zoey 101” star and new mom sent a gift of $60 pink burp cloths to the pregnant, unwed, 17-year-old daughter of vice presidential …
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