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11:10 AM ET, March 21, 2006

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Stephen M. Silverman / People:
New Dad Trump Back to Work  —  Donald Trump and wife Melania may have welcomed a son on Monday - Barron William Trump, 8 1/2 lbs. - but the new father will be back to work on his The Apprentice on Friday, when he oversees auditions for his NBC reality program's next season.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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Noelle / Us Weekly Online:
Trump Baby Born With Gold "DT" Stamped On Forehead  —  Poor beleaguered Melania Trump, gave birth after eight hours of labor, during which Donald was undoubtedly blotting her forehead with thousand-dollar bills and hydrating her with Trump water ice chips.  Donald Trump wasted no time milking his new heir for publicity.
NY Daily News:
Naomi may take a Liev of absence  —  Are Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts coming unglued?  —  The two stepped out publicly as recently as March 2, when they attended "Hedda Gabler" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.  But they're said to be confiding to friends that they've hit a rough patch.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
WWD.COM:
Memo Pad: Stuck In Park ... In Their Wake ... Blacklisted  —  STUCK IN PARK: The reality show about American Media is getting closer to being, well, a reality — that is, if legal and logistical considerations don't put the kibosh on it, as several insiders believe they might.
Discussion: Jossip
Kate S. Campbell / The National Ledger:
Report: Star Jones Gets Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck  —  Star Jones, once rumored to be on the outs from the View - has confirmed that she has had plastic surgery.  The ABC talker confirmed exclusively to the American tabloid 'In Touch Weekly' that she has had a breast lift.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and I'm Not Obsessed!
Defamer:
NICOLE RICHIE NEEDS SEXUAL AFFIRMATION FROM 11-YEAR-OLD  —  E!'s new take on their recently inherited and slightly stale "spoiled, hateful fish-out-of-water" franchise The Simple Life places stars/mortal enemies Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton in Wife Swap-type domestic situations …
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Nicole Richie's Potty Mouth
Dodge / My Old Kentucky Blog:
SXSW Day Two  —  Day two of SXSW started with a party at La Zona Rosa hosted by Capitol Records.  This place, no offense, was filled with stuffy corporate bigshots and asskissers.  We did run into SOUND Team and The Cobra Snake though.  MJ and I, being fans of Big John, were happy to watch daughter Rosanne Cash.
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Chef's Quitting Controversy  —  Isaac Hayes' Quitting Controversy  —  Isaac Hayes did not quit "South Park."  My sources say that someone quit it for him.  —  I can tell you that Hayes is in no position to have quit anything.  Contrary to news reports, the great writer, singer and musician suffered a stroke on Jan. 17.
Rich Juzwiak / fourfour:
Crazy with a Z  —  Last Wednesday, Liza Minnelli appeared on Larry King Live.  I know: who cares, right?  I mention it not as a disciple of Liza or a fan of musical theater (I couldn't be further from either), but as someone who loves a good trainwreck.  Which is what she offered, sorta.
TMZ:
Oscar-winning film is still in theaters, too  —  (Mar. 20) — Those who have yet to see "Brokeback Mountain," or those looking to see it again, will soon have a choice — the DVD will hit stores April 4, even with the film still in theatrical release.  —  That's a rare overlap …
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Ryan Reynolds Is Pretty  —  Do we admire Ryan Reynolds work?  No. Are we a big fan of Ryan Reynolds.  No. Is Ryan Reynolds pretty to look at?  Yes.  —  More photos of Ryan Reynolds in Men's Health, after the jump.  —  (Images via JJB)
FemaleFirst:
Keira Knightley's great in bedsit  —  Keira Knightley has reportedly moved in with her new boyfriend - into his bedsit.  —  The British beauty began romancing her 'Pride and Prejudice' co-star Rupert Friend two months ago and the pair are so besotted they have decided to live with each other.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Andrew Wallenstein / Hollywood Reporter:
Biz not sure how to treat upstart YouTube  —  The entertainment world is putting the squeeze on YouTube.com, but will it be more like a hug than a headlock?  —  In a few short months, the Web site has emerged from the obscure ranks of dozens of online viral-video outposts to dominate …
Discussion: Lost Remote TV Blog
FemaleFirst:
Sharon Stone loves nerds  —  Sharon Stone is desperate to date a nerd.  —  The screen beauty says she isn't interested in "cool guys", and is looking for someone who wants to watch TV in a pair of cartoon pyjamas.  —  She also claimed she's an "ubergeek" herself, despite her movie star looks and A-list lifestyle.
Richard L. Eldredge / accessatlanta.com:
Mr. Britney Spears scores Atlanta gig  —  This just in: Britney Spears' househusband Kevin Federline has finally secured a j-o-b and it's right here in Atlanta.  Well, OK, for like three hours next Saturday anyway.  —  Unbelievably, the budding white boy rapper and former backup dancer can now be rented as nightclub "entertainment."
Bricks and Stones:
Chaotic Season 2, " Can you handle it?"  —  Neil Sean of Sky News reports that Britney Spears has signed on for another season of her reality show 'Chaotic', which will feature very little of hubby Kevin Federline.  Though it isn't because the pair are headed for divorce …
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt
POPSUGAR:
Tori Pisses Off Her Parents  —  Tori Spelling's parents are cutting her off.  They have seen the new show on VH1 and are very offended by how the show makes fun of them.  Page Six reports: … I wonder if the parents will make it to wedding #2.  Doesn't sound like Daddy is footing the bill for this one.
FemaleFirst:
Sheryl Crow ready to tour  —  Sheryl Crow is ready to tour again - just weeks after being diagnosed with breast cancer.  —  The 'If It Makes You Happy' rocker had to cancel a slew of dates after finding out she had the life threatening condition - but insists the show must go on.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
FemaleFirst:
Negative Paris Hilton Slammed By Hartnett  —  Josh Hartnett Slams Hilton And Lohan's Negative Influence  —  Black Hawk Down star Josh Hartnett has slammed Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton for setting an appalling example to their fans.  —  The American actor fears the young stars are promoting …
FemaleFirst:
Pete Doherty treats Iron Mike  —  Pete Doherty treated retired boxer Mike Tyson to a bizarre private performance yesterday (20.03.06).  —  The troubled Babyshambles rocker reportedly whipped out his guitar and started playing for the fighter when he spotted him in the bar of a UK hotel.
 
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Dave McNary / Variety:
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Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Backstreet's Back, A'ight!  —  Surely the end is nigh …
Discussion: Modern Fabulousity
Fabien Montique / The Bosh:
Daniel Craig to go nude in Bond film 'Casino Royale'
Phil / Egotastic!:
Paris Hilton Doesn't Much Care
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
TomKat Makes Out At Baseball Game In Front Of Children
Lynda Johnson / The National Ledger:
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Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed!
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Paramount's Shari Redstone backs CBS co-host Tony Dokoupil after execs criticized his work and says she lacks editorial control but “something needs to be done”

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