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3:45 PM ET, April 4, 2006

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Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Will Kidman wed Urban in Catholic church?  —  Plus: Thandie Newton chastises Tom Cruise for driving a gas-guzzler  —  Will Nicole Kidman get a church wedding?  —  The actress, a devout Catholic, has had her marriage to Tom Cruise annulled so she can marry her sweetie Keith Urban in a religious ceremony …
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Kevin Mazur / E! Online:
Round Ewww  —  Egads, while rumors are busy swirling that Tom C. and Katie H. are the beaming parents of a babe born in Toledo in the past few days, I'm sorry, but I have several things I consider infinitely more intriguing to report (besides, say members of the Cruise-ster's inner sacred-sanctum …
Associated Press:
Tom Cruise Says Marriage Can Wait
Discussion: Defamer
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Jennifer Aniston Mum on Wedding Rumor  —  Things grew tense on Tuesday morning's Today show when Jennifer Aniston was asked about a rumor that Oprah Winfrey was planning to throw an $8 million wedding for her and boyfriend Vince Vaughn.  —  "I thought you weren't going to go there," …
Discussion: Wizbang Pop! and POPSUGAR
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Cathy Beers / The National Ledger:
Jennifer Aniston Prepares for Baby with Prenatal Vitamins
Star:
KEVIN GETS A JOB!  —  After two years of living off his wife's millions, Mr. Britney Spears finally earned some of his own cash — for a change.  On March 25, Kevin Federline was hired to appear for three hours at Atlanta's Vision Nightclub.  The would-be rapper earned an estimated $20,000 fee …
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Kate S. Campbell / The National Ledger:
Britney Spears Baby Reportedly Due in September
Michael K / Dlisted:   Britney Enrages the Little People!
NY Daily News:
Striking a blow for UNICEF?  Naomi visits a mortified Mandela  —  Days after New York's Finest snapped a pair of bracelets on her wrists, supermodel Naomi Campbell turned up in South Africa to talk with a man who knows about life behind bars — Nelson Mandela.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People:   Naomi Campbell Visits Nelson Mandela
Angela Carson / The National Ledger:
Kate Beckinsale vs. Lindsay Lohan for Wonder Woman?  —  A Wonder Woman catfight?  It is being reported that British actress Kate Beckinsale is also in the running with American teen Lindsay Lohan to star in the newest version of Josh Whedon's upcoming comic book film Wonder Woman.
Discussion: Fatback and Collards
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FemaleFirst:
Kate Beckinsale - From Vampire Slayer To Wonder Woman
FemaleFirst:
Lindsay Lohan's star holiday
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Paris Hilton Eyed for Mother Teresa Role … House of Wax notwithstanding, The Simple Life star Paris Hilton has yet to make a major impression on the big screen.  That may soon change.  —  Film director T. Rajeevnath, who is based in Thiruvananthapuram, India, says Hilton is on his short list …
Gallery of the Absurd:
The Naomi Campbell Cell Phone  —  Even if you manage to avoid developing brain cancer from using your mobile phone, you still have to worry about the possibility of an angry Naomi Campbell hurling one at your head.  One of the largest mobile device makers has teamed up with the aging supermodel …
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Naomi Campbell In Cellphone Assault Cover Up
Josh Hart / The National Ledger:
Brad Pitt Struggling in France: Is Angelina Jolie to Blame?  —  Hollywood actor Brad Pitt always seemed like the all-American boy.  But now the American star is across the pond with his new girlfriend Angelina Jolie and reports from France say the actor is struggling.  —  Is it Angelina Jolie's fault?
Discussion: Glitterati Gossip
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TMZ:   Juliette, Gwen, Jen and Jolie
People:
Chad Michael Murray Is Engaged  —  Chad Michael Murray is engaged to One Tree Hill crew member Kenzie Dalton, 18, PEOPLE has learned exclusively from a source close to the couple.  —  No other details were immediately available.  —  Murray, 24, was previously married to Sophia Bush, a co-star on One Tree Hill.
NY Daily News:
Not ruling out mora Kimora  —  Separation?  What separation?  —  Yesterday — three days after formally announcing his split from Kimora Lee Simmons, his wife of seven years — hip-hop and fashion mogul Russell Simmons told me there's still "a possibility" they can save their marriage.
FemaleFirst:
Christina Anguilera buys lesbian art  —  Christina Aguilera has reportedly splashed out  —  £25,000 on a painting depicting late British monarch Queen Victoria as a lesbian.  —  The pop babe is said to have been taken by the controversial art work, created by British graffiti artist Banksy …
Discussion: News Update
ITV:
Jessica Simpson in Baywatch?  —  Jessica Simpson has been tipped to star in a remake of Californian beach drama Baywatch.  —  A source told a newspaper: "Jessica really caught the eye in The Dukes of Hazzard film last summer.  She was the unanimous choice for the Baywatch role."
Discussion: StarsOrbis
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FemaleFirst:   Jessica Simpson to star in Baywatch
Corey Moss / MTV:
Kristin Cavallari Ready To Leave 'Fingerprints' On Hollywood  —  'Laguna Beach' star to make big-screen debut in psychological thriller.  —  Kristin Cavallari at the 19th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards  —  Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images  —  LOS ANGELES — Kristin Cavallari, meet the big screen.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Jack Ryan / The Post Chronicle:
George Clooney Latest: Email Campaign Was April Fool's Joke  —  Insisting an email notice aimed at ruining a star-spotting website, Gawker.com, was a private April Fool's joke that was not meant for the public, actor George Clooney has denied any real intention to bother anyone, according to his publicist.
Discussion: StarsOrbis
Associated Press:
Cruise reveals plans for a summer wedding  —  Two pilots standing by to whisk him away if Katie goes into labor  —  BERLIN - Tom Cruise has told Germany's leading tabloid that he and Katie Holmes want to tie the knot this summer, after the birth of their baby and the release of his new movie, "Mission: Impossible III."
Discussion: The Superficial
Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan Rejected by George Clooney  —  If it wasn't enough to have the wind literally blown up her skirt yesterday, today comes news that Lindsay Lohan was totally rejected by George Clooney.  According to AZCentral, via Jossip, Lindsay tried her best to snag Clooney …
Discussion: Jossip and Cele|bitchy
New York Post:
1ST-CLASS MOM  —  April 4, 2006 — THERE'S a good reason why Sharon Stone had a first-class seat last Friday flying from New York to Los Angeles while her 9-month-old son, Laird, sat in coach with his nanny.  "First class was sold out," a spokeswoman explained.
Sky News:
PARIS BITCHES ABOUT NICOLE  —  Yikes.  Best to stay on the good side of Paris Hilton.  —  The slightly wealthy star has finally unleashed her feelings about former best bud Nicole Richie - and there's not a lot of love going on.  —  "She (Nicole) cannot stand being around …
Associated Press:
Julia Roberts' Show Grosses Nearly $1M  —  NEW YORK - Julia Roberts was almost the million-dollar baby on Broadway last week.  "Three Days of Rain," which stars Roberts, Paul Rudd and Bradley Cooper, grossed a whopping $988,298 for its first full week of preview performances …
 
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Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
The Biden-Harris administration launches a Reddit White House account for news and info about federal government work; first posts are about Hurricane Helene

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
The Independent's operating profit rose to £3.5M for a new 15-month reporting period, vs. £1.9M for a 2022 12-month period; 2023 revenue fell by 0.3% YoY

Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter:
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