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Pitt: Clooney's No Godfather  —  After the birth of Brangie twins Knox and Vivienne, rumors ran rampant that the tots had a godfather who would make the Hollywood elite green with envy — George Clooney!  But is it true?  —  Dad Brad cleared up the reports of real-life pal George being godfather …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
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Tamara Hardingham-Gill / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Aniston dresses to impress at film festival amid claims she had dinner with ex husband Brad  —  Jennifer Aniston turned up the heat in Canada as he showed off her stunning figure in a revealing black dress.  —  The 39-year-old, who is appearing at the Toronto Film Festival to promote …
Cele|bitchy:
Jennifer Aniston is not “a mean, bitter person,” says director
Discussion: OK! Magazine and popbytes
Peter G / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt, Jen Aniston Avoid Each Other at Toronto Film Festival
Discussion: People.com and Dlisted
Daily Mail:
Russell Brand's ‘retarded cowboy’ jibe at George Bush shocks MTV audience  —  Russell Brand faces being blacklisted by the American media after causing outrage with a string of offensive jokes at the live MTV Video Music Awards.  —  The Essex-born comedian labelled President George Bush a ‘retard’ …
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Paris Hilton: “Don't Pick on” the Jonas Brothers  —  Paris Hilton is coming to the Jonas Brothers' defense after comic Russell Brand ridiculed their abstinence pledges when he hosted the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.  —  “I don't pick on them,” Hilton told Usmagazine.com after Brand's remarks.
The Superficial:   Lindsay Lohan's chest dominates Fashion Week in New York
The Superficial:   Britney Spears' ass kissed to a lustrous shine at VMAs
Hellomagazine.com:
Beyonce shows off 18-carat, £2.8-million engagement sparkler  —  Beyonce Knowles' duet with Justin Timberlake wasn't the only thing wowing the audience at the Fashion Rocks party in New York this weekend.  The singer also turned heads by giving her £2.8-million engagement ring an airing on the red carpet.
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Tianna / CONCRETELOOP.COM:
MINI ROUNDUP: BEYONCE SHOWS OFF RING? / JORDIN DEFENDS PURITY RINGS
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and AceShowBiz.com
Cele|bitchy:
Jessica Simpson's Grand Ole Opry debut marred by near nip slip  —  Jessica Simpson put on a pretty decent performance at her first debut at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night, but her too-tight cleavage baring dress left her clutching her boob at some points, causing some to question her outfit choice.
Discussion: GMANews.TV, Pajiba and Mr. Skin Blog
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Hollywoodtuna:   Holly Madison Hotness Is Undeniable
New York Post:
KATE HUDSON IN ELEVATOR RANT  —  KATE Hudson shocked partiers Thursday night with her “nasty and rude” demeanor.  Hudson arrived at the Gramercy Park Hotel for the Bravo premiere party for Rachel Zoe's new show, “The Rachel Zoe Project,” in “an absolutely foul mood,” our spy said.
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Harlow Already Loves Starbucks Just Like Her Mom  —  Harlow Madden may be too young for coffee, but that doesn't mean she couldn't have some fun making a toy out of a plastic cup while mom Nicole got her cool drink in NYC this morning.  With Harlow in her sundress and Nicole looking hot in short shorts …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Pete Wentz: Ashlee and I Aren't Having Twins!  —  Pete Wentz says wife Ashlee Simpson isn't expecting twins, despite rumors.  —  “It's going to be a big disappointment when it's only one!”  Wentz, 29, told Usmagazine.com on the red carpet of the MTV VMAs on Sunday.
Sherri L. Shaulis / AVN:
Mini-Me Sex Tape Released On Overseas Website  —  News of the tape existence was leaked back in June.  —  SexWithMiniMe.com - which was live as of Monday morning but is currently unavailable - features still images from the tape featuring Troyer - who is best known for his role of Mini-Me in the …
Discussion: Mollygood, Dlisted, The Blemish and TMZ.com
Cele|bitchy:
Heather Mills is a lying golddigger, confirms her former PR rep  —  Heather Mills crossed her publicist by not paying over $300k in bills for four years of work, so the woman is making some cash by telling News of The World all about how Heather lied about Paul McCartney during the marriage and divorce.
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Rick Marshall / Splash Page:
EXCLUSIVE: Is Will Smith The New Captain America?  —  When Marvel announced that “Captain America” was making its way to the big-screen, fans everywhere began speculating who would be donning the famous red-white-and-blue tights.  Nothing has been heard since, but during an MTV News interview regarding …
NY Daily News:
Side Dish: Baby on board for Uma?  —  We told you first (on June 27) that Uma Thurman and Arki Busson were getting married.  We now bring further evidence that they're expecting.  Last week, Uma's assistant called Fred Segal in Santa Monica and ordered a half dozen dresses from Tricky Threads.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Extra
Monica Rizzo / People.com:
DWTS' Tony Dovolani Welcomes Twins  —  It's a boy and a girl for Dancing with the Stars pro Tony Dovolani and his wife, Lina.  The couple welcomed the little ballroom pair early Monday morning at a hospital near their Connecticut home.  —  Son Adrian Driton Dovolani showed up first. at 3:14 a.m., weighing 7 lbs.
 
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Chris Baldwin / Reuters:
Russia in legal bid to ban “extremist” U.S. cartoon
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NBC sets ‘Muppets Christmas’
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Jerry O'Connell Apologizes for Calling Rebecca Romijn ‘Huge’
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TMZ.com:
Lil' Wayne Holds Court in NYC
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Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Dakota Fanning Promises to Be Clean Teen
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Casey Seijas / Splash Page:
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Madonna Dedicates ‘Like A Virgin’ to the Pope
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Pamela McClintock / Variety:
Jessica Alba turns ‘Invisible’
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Natasha Bedingfield Engaged to Beau
People.com:
Channing Tatum Is Engaged
New York Post:
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