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EXCLUSIVE: Cops Called to Jon and Kate Gosselin's House After Arugment  —  Police were called to the Gosselin house Thursday night after Jon and Kate got into a heated argument, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  One source close to the situation told RadarOnline.com, “Kate showed up at the house unexpectedly.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Kate Gosselin in Tears After Argument With Jon  —  Police were called to Jon and Kate Gosselin's $1.1 million home in Wernersville, Pa., Thursday after the reality stars got into a heated fight.  —  Kate arrived at the home (it was reportedly ex Jon's time to be with the kids) because she did not approve of the baby-sitter.
TMZ.com:
Jon & Kate Plus 9-1-1  —  Kate Gosselin was seen checking in to a Days Inn Hotel by herself last night, and here's a shocker: It was all over a huge fight with Jon.  —  TMZ has confirmed cops were called to the couple's Pennsylvania home after the two went ballistic on each other.
TMZ.com:
Michael Phelps Involved in Three Car Smash Up  —  UPDATE: Cops tell TMZ alcohol was NOT a factor in the crash.  We're told cops interviewed Phelps after the accident and determined that a field sobriety test was not necessary.  —  We're told Michael refused medical treatment and left in a “personal vehicle.”
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Michael Phelps Unhurt After 3-Car Crash  —  Michael Phelps walked away uninjured Thursday night in downtown Baltimore after being behind the wheel of a late-model Cadillac Escalade when it collided with a Honda Accord that a woman was driving, say reports.  —  Police told the Baltimore Sun …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jon Gosselin to Throw a Las Vegas Pool Party  —  Jon Gosselin is throwing a pool party in Las Vegas.  —  MGM Grand's Wet Republic sent around an announcement Wednesday that read: “Jon Gosselin, America's favorite father (Jon and Kate plus 8), is coming to Las Vegas for a little R&R and will be hosting poolside.”
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Chris Mortensen / ESPN:
Vick, Eagles agree to 2-year deal … Quarterback Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agent, Joel Segal, confirmed to ESPN.com.  —  Vick arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday morning and remained there Wednesday evening.  The Eagles will hold a news conference on Friday morning to announce his signing.
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Pink to Vick — I Hope The Fans Tear You Apart!  —  Pink is not a fan of Michael Vick — and now that he's playin' ball in her hometown, she's letting everyone know how damn pissed off she is about it!  —  The singer just unleashed on the dude on her Twitter page, firing off the following message:
Discussion: ecorazzi.com and Sandra Rose
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jerry O'Connell Enrolls in Law School  —  Jerry O'Connell has gone back to school, his rep confirms to Usmagazine.com.  —  The actor, 35, recently enrolled at Los Angeles' Southwestern Law School.  —  “He is very excited to be starting his law school education here at Southwestern,” …
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Jerry O'Connell Is Going To Law School
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Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
'St. Elmo's Fire' headed to TV  —  Joel Schumacher, Topher Grace among producers  —  ABC has the hots for “St. Elmo's Fire,” a contemporary take on the 1985 movie that launched the filmmaking career of Joel Schumacher.  —  After strong interest from multiple networks …
Tim Nixon / The Sun:
Brad's gay jibe at pal George … FAR from defending pal GEORGE CLOONEY against rumours he's gay, BRAD PITT is actually playing up to them.  —  The actor - who's worked with George on all three Ocean's films - recently revealed he won't marry long-term lover ANGELINA JOLIE until same-sex marriages are legalised.
Discussion: New York Magazine
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Scoop: Kate Winslet bound for HBO?  —  Kate Winslet better make room in her crowded trophy case for an Emmy.  —  Killer Films is developing a five-hour TV miniseries adaptation of James M. Cain's Depression-era novel Mildred Pierce with the Oscar winner attached to headline.
Discussion: Warming Glow
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Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Bryan Singer to direct “Battlestar Galactica”  —  Universal Pictures has set Bryan Singer to direct and produce a feature version of “Battlestar Galactica,” confirming a report on the Hitfix website.  —  The development is something of a surprise because the most prevailing rumor …
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Just Jared:
Sarah Michelle Gellar Does Pregnant Pilates  —  A very pregnant Sarah Michelle Gellar is seen going to Gelson's market after her pilates session in Sherman Oaks, Calif. on Thursday (August 13).  —  The 32-year-old former Buffy actress took a stroll down 3rd Street Promenade with her mother Rosellen the day before.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
McQuarrie to pen ‘Wolverine’ sequel  —  Hugh Jackman set to return in title role  —  Christopher McQuarrie has signed on to write the script for Fox's sequel to its “Wolverine” movie.  —  Hugh Jackman is set to return as the Marvel Comics character, a mutant with healing powers …
Lisa Ingrassia / People.com:
Alyson Hannigan: Baby's 'The Best Thing That's Ever Happened to Me'  —  It's unusual to celebrate your first day back at work after a summer vacation, but that's just what the cast and crew of How I Met Your Mother did this week.  —  They had plenty to celebrate: In addition …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
the-n.com:
Degrassi Goes Hollywood  —  8pm ET  —  In Degrassi's first-ever feature-length movie, Manny's determined to become a real actress, and Paige will do anything to become a star.  They've always been rivals, but now they're fighting for the ultimate prize — a starring role in Jason Mewes' next film.
 
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