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7:35 AM ET, May 11, 2009

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FemaleFirst:
Brown Denies Leaking Rihanna Photos  —  Chris Brown has shot down gossips speculating he leaked naked pictures of Rihanna on the Internet, insisting he had nothing to do with the scandal.  —  A set of snapshots apparently featuring the Umbrella singer in various states of undress surfaced online on Friday (08May09).
Discussion: Anything Hollywood
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MissInfo.tv:
Exclusive Scoop: Cassie, Rihanna,....guess who's next?  —  (more photos spotted on Egotastic and ihiphop)  —  Ever since those Cassie nudes leaked on Weds, I've been getting a kick out of all the speculation...What angry ex-boyfriend snuck into Cassie's hotel room, pretending to be the bath butler …
Paul Chi / People.com:
No Joke: Jimmy Fallon Finally Gets His College Diploma  —  Talk about your slow learners.  —  It's been 17 years in the making, but Jimmy Fallon finally received his bachelor's degree in communications from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., Saturday.
People.com:
Mia Farrow Disappointed at Ending Hunger Strike  —  It was a 21-day fast that fell nine days short.  But in the final hours, Mia Farrow knew, “I couldn't do it.”  —  “I just got weaker and weaker,” the 64-year-old actress and humanitarian tells PEOPLE of Friday's end to her hunger strike to draw attention to Darfur.
Thefunnystone / Vote for the Worst:
Danny Gokey Pre Idol Music  —  Yet another reason why Danny Gokey is the perfect VFTW pick.  Here's a song he recorded pre-Idol called “You Are Welcome”.  It wouldn't even fit in on the Adult Contemporary or Christian radio stations because it's so boring and cliche.  And hopefully he'd make a whole album like this!
People.com:
Kim Kardashian Definitely Marrying - Just Not Now  —  Kim Kardashian is keeping marriage thoughts close, but not too close.  —  “So many people rush into it and it's all this pressure because they see we've been together for a while,” the reality star, who has been dating Reggie Bush since 2007 …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Matthew Drake / News of the World:
(and she blames Blake)  —  TRAGIC Amy Winehouse was booed off stage as her big comeback gig descended into a booze-sodden shambles.  —  She could barely stand as she guzzled drink, forgot her words then burst into tears as the crowd jeered.  —  Amy Winehouse live from St.Lucia Jazz Festival
Carolinagirl / AceShowBiz.com:
‘The Celebrity Apprentice 2’ Recap: Joan Rivers Wins  —  In the final task to create a VIP party sponsored by Kodak, Joan Rivers beats Annie Duke in snatching the title of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’.  —  In the May 10 finale of “The Apprentice” second celebrity edition, Joan Rivers came out triumphant.
Discussion: Right Celebrity
Starpulse:
David Beckham Denies Infidelity Rumors, Says He Loves His Wife  —  Soccer star David Beckham has blasted reports linking him to a Hungarian model, and proclaimed his undying love for his wife Victoria.  —  The superstar couple has been subjected to a barrage of rumors surrounding the state …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Matthew Broderick Nervous About Twin Girls  —  Matthew Broderick, who is expecting twin daughters with wife Sarah Jessica Parker, insists, “Yeah, I'm ready” - well, almost.  —  “Oh man, I'm nervous just even thinking about it,” the actor, 47, said Friday on the Late Show with David Letterman …
Nick Cannon / Nick Cannon's Blog:
HOW CUTE...  Well, well, well.  Fresh off the plane with my wife from our second honeymoon on the beautiful secluded islands of the Maldives and what do I find in my email box?  A mediocre (at best) Eminem record that sounds like it was written in 2001.  At first I thought it was old material …
Discussion: you're now rockin …
Caitlin Millat / NY Daily News:
Tina Fortenberry, Barbara Streisand's personal assistant, busted for coke, meth, weapon in car  —  This is no joke - “Funny Girl” Barbara Streisand's assistant has been busted on drug charges.  —  Tina Fortenberry was arrested in Malibu on Wednesday after cops found cocaine …
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TMZ.com:
Barbra Streisand's Receptionist Busted
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Heidi Klum and Seal Are Expecting a Girl!  —  Heidi Klum and Seal  —  Come fall, Heidi Klum and Seal will be seeing pink!  The model is pregnant with a baby girl, husband Seal confirmed Friday on The Oprah Winfrey Show.  —  Performing his hits on the program, the Grammy-winning singer …
Discussion: iVillage and Bossip.com
 
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