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1:40 PM ET, January 29, 2009

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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Singer Jessica Simpson Steps Out Amidst Weight Controversy  —  Jessica Simpson stepped out in Virginia Wednesday night as buzz continues to build over her curvier new figure.  —  Bundled up in a gray jacket, dark sunglasses and a hat, the usually bubbly 28-year-old singer …
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David Caplan / People.com:
Kim Kardashian: Jessica Simpson ‘Looks Hot!’
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Dazzle at Button Premiere in Tokyo  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt caused more fan frenzy as they arrived at the Tokyo premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button on Thursday.  —  The two were barely apart as they walked the red carpet.
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Donna McConnell / Daily Mail:
Let me get that lipstick off your face honey... Angelina Jolie …
Simon Rothstein / The Sun:
Amy's game of topless Scrabble … AMY WINEHOUSE scores a couple of extra points during a game of Scrabble - by throwing off her top.  —  The singer stripped down to just a tiny pair of bikini bottoms as she helped a fellow holidaymaker with her triple word scores.
People.com:
Rep Insists Joaquin Phoenix's Rap Career Is No Joke  —  Doth the rep protest too much?  —  In the wake of Entertainment Weekly's having speculated Wednesday that Joaquin Phoenix - with the aid of his brother-in-law, Casey Affleck - was performing an elaborate ruse regarding his transition …
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Howard Breuer / People.com:
Paris Hilton Insists She's Not Stupid  —  Paris Hilton  —  Paris Hilton says she sometimes acts dumb on television to get laughs, but in real life she's “a strong person” who's been through a lot.  —  Appearing on the British morning show GMTV to launch her new reality show Paris Hilton's …
NY Daily News:
A leak puts the bite on ‘Twilight’  —  “Twilight” fans waiting to read Stephenie Meyer's latest vampire novel had better not hold their breath: the author is still pouting about her unfinished manuscript being leaked online — and hasn't touched the book since.
Metro.co.uk:
Mr Ritchie glad Madonna has ‘lots of boyfriends’  —  Ex father-in-law glad to see the back of Madonna  —  Guy Ritchie's father has welcomed Madonna having ‘lots of boyfriends’ since the divorce from his film director son last year.  —  John Ritchie says he hopes the singer's distractions …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Scandalist
Bill Zwecker / Chicago Sun Times:
Filmmaker robs classic ... why?  —  ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ remake plan draws fire  —  Quick!  Can you think of any remake of great film classic that has been better than the original?  —  No, I didn't think so.  —  That's also reportedly the reaction of both Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway upon hearing …
David Caplan / People.com:
What Sent Kelly Osbourne Back to Rehab  —  It's been a rough start to 2009 for Kelly Osbourne.  After being arrested for allegedly slapping a journalist earlier this month, Sharon and Ozzy's daughter checked herself into a Los Angeles rehab facility for a 30-day stay.
Discussion: CelebWarship and I'm Not Obsessed
Mirror.co.uk:
Harry Potter stuntman suffers horror injury in film set explosion  —  Exclusive Aidan McGurran and Andy Rudd  —  Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double suffered a horror injury in a film set explosion yesterday.  —  The 25-year-old was rehearsing a flying sequence using a harness …
Mischa Barton:
No One Else Kisses Their Friends?  —  As I'm sure most of you have already seen, I was photographed at my 23rd birthday party engaging in what most of the gossip blogs refer to as a “girl on girl kiss”.  Well I just wanted to take this moment to clear the air by saying that the kiss was purely platonic!
Cristina Gibson / E! Online:
Lauren Conrad Moving Out of the Hills  —  Lauren Conrad and Lo Bosworth are heading out of the Hollywood Hills.  —  The two roommates are ditching their house for a high-rise complex in the Westwood area of Los Angeles.  —  “She wanted more security, and being in a building with a doorman will allow her that,” says a source.
Variety:
Fox to develop ‘Narnia’  —  Walden Media's first ‘Narnia’ film, 2005's ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,’ grossed $745 million worldwide.
Kyle Buchanan / Defamer:
Defamer Exclusive: Mickey Rourke Tags Out Of ‘Wrestlemania’  —  When we intuited that Mickey Rourke was having second thoughts about a Wrestlemania appearance that would obliterate both Chris Jericho and his Oscar hopes, we weren't far off the mark.  Rourke's publicist just told us:
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Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Bitter Bag Battle: L.A Boutique Claims Camila Alves Lost Them $25,000  —  Bitter Bag Battle: L.A. Boutique Claims Camila Alves Lost Them $25,000; Brazilian Supermodel Bites Back  —  She's a new mom, Matthew McConaughey's girlfriend and of course is absolutely stunning …
Discussion: Celebrity Scandals
Jane Bunce / Daily Mail:
Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze ‘stops treatment after doctors say there is little they can do’ … Cancer-stricken movie star Patrick Swayze has reportedly given up all medical treatment.  —  The 56-year-old is said to have made the decision after doctors told him there was little …
 
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