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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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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
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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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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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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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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Heidi Montag's Sister Steps Out With Lauren Conrad's Ex — More drama on The Hills? — At EA Sports Freestyle's FaceBreaker Launch in Hollywood on Wednesday, Heidi Montag's sister Holly brought a date: Lauren Conrad's ex, Doug Reinhart! — “Yeah, we came together,” Holly told Usmagazine.com.
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Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Pop Tarts: Jessica Simpson Talks About Abuse, Wants to Make Babies — LOS ANGELES — While Jessica Simpson didn't write the track “Remember That” on her new album, it still struck a chord when she first listened to the tune about abuse. — “It was one of those moments that just moved me to tears — it's empowering.
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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 …
The Huffington Post:
Levi Johnston's Tattoo: “Bristol” On Ring Finger (PHOTOS) — Bristol Palin and her boyfriend Levi Johnston arrived Wednesday to watch Sarah Palin speak with more than Bristol's baby bump on display. In addition to wearing a ring on her left ring finger, Levi wore something on his.
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.
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Jennie Garth's Family Crisis: ‘I Had 6 Months of Hell’ — Jennie Garth may be reprising her role as the stylish Kelly Taylor on the new 90210, but earlier this year, looks were the last thing on her mind. — “I had this six months of hell,” the actress, 36, tells PEOPLE.
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Michael Fleming / Variety:
Guillermo Del Toro booked thru 2017 — ‘Hobbit’ director eyes ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Jekyll’ — Many top film directors have no idea what their next movie is. But Guillermo del Toro is now booked through 2017. And maybe beyond. — Universal — which has a three-year first-look deal …
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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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.
