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2:05 PM ET, August 16, 2009

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Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Alyssa Milano Gets Married!  —  With nature and family as themes, actress Alyssa Milano wed Hollywood agent David Bugliari at his family's estate in New Jersey on Saturday, her rep confirms exclusively to PEOPLE.  —  Milano, wearing a custom gown by Vera Wang and holding a bouquet of lily …
Anthony France / The Sun:
Careless driver  —  GEORGE Michael was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving yesterday after smashing his car into the back of a lorry.  —  The Careless Whisper singer's £80,000 silver Range Rover slammed into the seven-ton truck at high speed on the A34 just after 1am.
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Megan Masters / E! Online:
George Michael Arrested For Yet Another Car Snafu  —  Someone needs to revoke George Michael's license...for good.  —  Fresh off of his two-year driving ban, the singer was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol after a London car crash, says the BBC.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Gosselin Now Has Bad Marriage With TLC  —  Kate Gosselin is not the only one who's had enough of Jon Gosselin.  —  TLC is also extremely unhappy with their Ed Hardy-loving star, sources tell RadarOnline.com exclusively.  —  One result of that unhappiness is that the network …
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Hailey Glassman Speaks: “I'm Not Some Fame Whore”  —  Jon Gosselin spoke out.  Kate Gosselin just made the media rounds.  The other other woman even briefly held the media spotlight.  —  Now it's Hailey Glassman's turn.  —  The 22-year-old sat down exclusively with E! News on Friday …
Examiner:
Big Brother 11: Exclusive chat with Chima Simone  —  Today, Chima Simone sat down and composed an email for the Big Brother Examiner.  Below you'll find a transcript.  You will find that Chima's portrayal of the events is somewhat different then what CBS is pushing out there for the audience.
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler and EW.com
David Segal / New York Times:
Weinsteins Struggle to Regain Their Touch  —  IN the wee hours of Friday morning, Quentin Tarantino stood in a West Village bar that had opened for him and his entourage — cast members of his new movie, “Inglourious Basterds,” and his longtime producers, Bob and Harvey Weinstein.
Discussion: Hollywood Elsewhere and The Wrap
Dominic Herbert / News of the World:
Amy Winehouse begs Blake for a reunion  —  AMY Winehouse has sensationally begged hubby Blake Fielder-Civil to call off their divorce and take her back.  —  The Back To Black singer told him: “Come back to me, I love you.”  —  Her amazing plea came in an emotional phone call she made to him on Tuesday …
Discussion: Showbiz Spy
Michael Jackson / TMZ.com:
Michael Jackson's Deep Freeze  —  Michael Jackson has not been buried, multiple family sources tell us.  We're told he's above ground at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills and is being kept in a freezer.  —  We're told Katherine has frequently visited the temporary resting place.
Lauren / Britney Spears:
BREAKING NEWS: JORDIN SPARKS ADDED AS OPENING ACT  —  “THE CIRCUS STARRING BRITNEY SPEARS” ADDS SPECIAL GUEST JORDIN SPARKS FOR LEG TWO OF HIT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR  —  Previously Announced Opening Act Kristinia DeBarge to Appear on All Dates  —  Additional Support from Girlicious & One Call at Select Shows
Discussion: Extra, Pop Crunch, Gabby Babble and EW.com
David Caplan / People.com:
Kourtney Kardashian: I'm Loving My Pregnancy Curves  —  As Kourtney Kardashian prepares for the Christmastime arrival of her first child with boyfriend Scott Disick, the Keeping Up With Kardashians star is rejoicing in her new physique.  —  “My boobs got huge right away,” the eldest Kardashian sister …
MrDisgusting / Bloody-Disgusting:
Anne Rice's ‘Vampire Chronicles’ Returns, Who is Lestat?!  —  We've been scrambling all week to confirm the following report, especially since it came from a very reliable source and is insanely logical considering the popularity of vampires these days.  I guess something good has come …
 
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