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10:55 AM ET, September 4, 2008

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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.
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
David Spade Is a Dad!  —  The comic, 45, welcomed a baby girl August 26 in Missouri with Playboy Playmate Jillian Grace, 22, his rep confirmed to Usmagazine.com on Wednesday.  —  “I had a brief relationship with Jillian Grace,” the Rules of Engagement star told TMZ in January.
Discussion: CelebWarship
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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.
Nekesa Mumbi Moody / Associated Press:
Spears to open MTV Video Music Awards
Discussion: The Superficial and Defamer
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.
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.
Discussion: Lifeline Live, WOW Report and Us Weekly
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!
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.
Discussion: Mollygood
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.
Discussion: The Gossip Girls
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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Perez Hilton:
Oprah's Mom In Trouble!
Discussion: TMZ.com and Love B. Scott
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 …
Discussion: Cinematical and Ain't It Cool News
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 …
Discussion: Advocate and Cele|bitchy
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.
 
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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:
Sources: Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi have agreed to part ways following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr. and her behavior while reporting on him

Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
Sources: Forbes has cut ties with dozens of contributing writers; one exec said Forbes needs to ensure the contributor model is “financially sound”

 
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