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8:40 AM ET, September 9, 2008

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People.com:
Minnie Driver Welcomes a Son!  —  Minnie Driver became a first-time mom to son Henry Story Driver, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  The baby was born Friday in Los Angeles and weighed 9 lbs., 12 oz., rep Jessica Kolstad says.  —  Driver, 38, who has not revealed the identity of the father …
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Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
Actress Minnie Driver Welcomes a Boy  —  Minnie is a mommy!  —  A source tells Usmagazine.com the British-born actress, 38, welcomed her first child, a baby boy, on Friday.  —  She revealed she was pregnant in March on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno after Leno joked that it looked like she had gained weight.
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Minnie Driver Becomes a Mum  —  Los Angeles (E! Online) - Minnie Driver isn't shy about introducing this little guy to the world.  —  The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated British actress welcomed her first child, son Henry Story Driver, Friday in Los Angeles, according to her rep.
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Access Hollywood:
Hanson Weighs In On The Jonas Brothers  —  Over a dozen years ago, the three cherubic-faced brothers of Hanson took over America with their blend of pop sounds and the irresistibly catchy chorus of “MMMBop!”  —  Since then, the band has turned what could have been just a blip on the pop culture radar into a lasting career.
Discussion: omg!
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Peter G / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez to Judge Finale of Project Runway  —  Jennifer Lopez will serve as a judge on the season 5 finale of Bravo's Project Runway, a source tells Usmagazine.com.  —  The 39-year-old actress, who is currently training for her first triathalon, is shooting the show Friday, the source adds.
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
Hollywoodtuna:
Holly Madison Hotness Is Undeniable  —  If you've ever had any doubts about Holly Madison's hotness, these pictures of her in her lingerie and top hat should clear things up pretty damn quick.  Here she is at ‘The Great American Fantasy’ hosted by The Girls Next Door and Ludacris at The Playboy Mansion …
Discussion: COED Magazine
Simon Rothstein / The Sun:
‘Beckham has it going on below’  —  Becks in his kecks ... David poses for Armani  —  DAVID BECKHAM does NOT have a sock or any other padding down his pants in those Armani adverts.  —  Previously we only had wife VICTORIA'S word for it - but now a fellow LA clubber has lifted the lid after sharing a loo with the England star.
Kristin Boehm / People.com:
Mrs. Ellen DeGeneres Opens New Season ‘In a Thong’  —  Introduced for the first time Monday as Mrs. Ellen DeGeneres, the affable talk-show host opened her sixth season with a lot of firsts.  —  “This is the first time I've done the show in a thong,” DeGeneres, who is in a new Warner Brothers studio …
Discussion: Jezebel
Neal Rogers / VeloNews:
Sources: Lance Armstrong coming back  —  Lance Armstrong will come out of retirement next year to compete in five road races with the Astana team, according to sources familiar with the developing situation.  —  Armstrong, who turns 37 this month, will compete in the Amgen Tour of California …
Extra:
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 …
Marisa Laudadio / People.com:
Jerry O'Connell Apologizes for Calling Rebecca Romijn ‘Huge’  —  Romijn and O'Connell  —  Jerry O'Connell admits he made a big mistake.  —  The star of the new sitcom Do Not Disturb is apologizing to wife Rebecca Romijn - who is pregnant with twin girls - for joking about her size when he appeared on a late-night talk show Friday.
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - Brad Pitt Rushes Back To Angie's Side!  —  Whether or not he had dinner with ex Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt couldn't be kept from his one true love for long!  —  After attending the Toronto Film Festival - solo! - to promote his latest flick, Burn After Reading …
Discussion: Digital Spy and Daily Mail
Access Hollywood:
Miley Cyrus Inspired By Spears Family  —  Miley Cyrus says her family draws inspiration from another celeb family — The Spears'!  —  The pop powerhouse Cyrus family draws inspiration from another celeb-filled family, the Spears', according to Miley.  —  “We're so excited for them and their family just coming out.
Discussion: Just Jared
Michael K / Dlisted:
Put It Away, Chestica  —  Jessica Simpson and her titty balls made their Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday night and some of the audience members were not pleased with the fact that her rack was out in full display.  —  One bitch told People: “I think she should have put some clothes on.”
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Cele|bitchy:
Jessica Simpson's Grand Ole Opry debut marred by near nip slip
Discussion: GMANews.TV and Pajiba
Lesley Messer / People.com:
SNL Star Gets Psyched for Michael Phelps  —  Saturday Night Live castmember Kristen Wiig is counting the minutes until the NBC show returns this weekend.  One big reason?  The season's first host.  —  “I'm excited to meet Michael Phelps!” she told PEOPLE at a bash celebrating her film Ghost Town at the Toronto Film Festival.
Discussion: Defamer, New York Magazine and Jezebel
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Kevin Connolly: Michael Phelps “a Natural”
Discussion: omg!
 
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Access Hollywood:
Keira Knightley: My ‘Pirates’ Days ‘May Be Over’
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Associated Press:
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The Superficial:
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