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7:40 AM ET, April 5, 2006

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Dan Whitcomb / Reuters:
Jessica Alba, Playboy end spat with Hefner apology  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film star Jessica Alba forgave Playboy magazine on Tuesday for making her an unwitting cover girl after founder Hugh Hefner sent the actress a personal apology and pledged to donate money to her favorite charities.
Discussion: StarsOrbis
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Associated Press:
Jessica Alba Forgives Playboy Over Dispute  —  LOS ANGELES - Jessica Alba's dispute with Playboy is over.  —  The 24-year-actress has dropped her demand that the magazine pull its March issue after receiving a letter of apology from founder Hugh Hefner.  Alba was upset because she had not agreed …
Discussion: Hollywoodtuna
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Alba's Boyfriend Is A Gentleman  —  I'm a little old school.  I open doors for women.  I'll pull out my dates chair at dinner and I'll never let the girl I'm with carry anything.  You could imagine my surprise to see little Jessica Alba lugging around garbage bags!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ:
Rap Mogul Loses Battle in Death Row Records Case  —  Suge Knight files for bankruptcy in Federal Court  —  (April 4, 1:30PM ET) — One of Hollywood's original "Kings of Bling" has gone bust.  Marion "Suge" Knight, head of Death Row Records, has filed for Chapter 11 personal bankruptcy this morning in federal court, TMZ has learned.
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Associated Press:
Rap Mogul 'Suge' Knight Seeking Bankruptcy  —  Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is seeking federal bankruptcy protection for himself and his Death Row Records, his lawyer said Tuesday.  —  At issue is an unpaid judgment against Knight for $107 million that was awarded to Lydia Harris …
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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joblo.com:
A Note to the IMDB  —  Don't get me wrong here, other than my own site, the IMDB is probably the site I visit the most on the Web (other than my myriad of porn bookmarks, of course), but when a site as big and respected as they are f*cks up so badly...we just need to report it!!
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Kate Beckinsale is Probably Wonder Woman  —  British actress Kate Beckinsale is now the favorite to grab the coveted lead in Joss Whedon's upcoming film, Wonder Woman.  There have been several actresses linked to the role such as Sarah Michelle Gellar, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Connelly …
Discussion: The PEN15 Club and FemaleFirst
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Britney Spears' Team Of Engineers  —  I'm assuming that since Britney is allegedly pregnant (Star Magazine keeps on insisting it), that a bunch of women working furiously on her (even if the result is crap), will make her feel like a woman.  Now if they actually want to make Britney look presentable …
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The Superficial:
Britney Spears still really attractive
Discussion: Starpulse News Blog
TMZ:
Rift Between Clooney and Pitt  —  Did Brad double cross George?  —  (April 4, 12:10PM ET) — A Las Vegas business fiasco is causing trouble in a Hollywood A-list relationship, but this time it doesn't involve strippers or gambling.  —  We're told George Clooney is steamed that longtime pal Brad Pitt …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and StarsOrbis
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Britney Enrages the Little People!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR
Associated Press:
Theater Pulls Trailer for 'United 93'  —  NEW YORK - A New York City movie theater has pulled the trailer for "United 93," which chronicles in real time the hijacked United Airlines flight that crashed into a Western Pennsylvania field on Sept. 11.  —  The AMC Loews Lincoln Square 12 theater …
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt and Defamer
Hollywoodtuna:
Jerry O'Connell Did Good  —  Jerry O'Connell is probably the biggest American success story ever.  Who would have thought that the fat kid from Stand By Me would grow up, get in shape and marry a super model?  OK, Rebecca Romijn is no Stacy Keibler or Petra Nemvoca but I wouldn't kick her out of bed.
Queerty:
Liza Minnelli Thinks Cher Is Bigger  —  In an upcoming Newsweek interview Liza Minnelli says she isn't sure how she obtained gay icon status, but perhaps it has something to do with her, shall we say, unconventional looks: … Well gosh, perhaps it also has something to do with her domination …
People:
David Hasselhoff Seeks Rehab for Wife  —  The David Hasselhoff-Pamela Bach divorce is getting even uglier.  The former Baywatch actor has filed papers implying that Bach, who has accused him of domestic violence, has a drug problem and needs psychiatric help.
Discussion: PerezHilton.com
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Stamos Admitted to "ER"  —  County General is becoming a veritable full house.  —  Erstwhile Uncle Jesse John Stamos has signed on as a series regular on ER, reprising the role he tried out during a guest stint on the NBC show last fall.  —  Stamos had been in negotiations for the past month …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and PerezHilton.com
Queerty:
Ryan Seacrest's Alibi Is No Good  —  You remember those photos of the tight-lipped "kiss" between American Idol's Ryan Seacrest and Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher.  Hatcher is now saying she would rather use a dating service than put herself through another agonizing photoshoot date with Seacrest …
Discussion: The Malcontent and StarsOrbis
POPSUGAR:
Kristin Cavallari Invades the Big Screen  —  Love her or hate her, she is not going away.  MTV reports that one of their hottest reality TV stars is headed to the big screen.  Kristen has been rumored to be in an Al Pacino movie but apparently that fell through.
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 …
topmusicblog.com:
Christina Aguilera new album details  —  The pop celebrity Christina Aguilera gives details about her upcoming album which is set to be release in June.  The new pop album named 'Back to Basics' will have soul, jazz, blues (from the 1920s, '30s and '40s) influences.
Discussion: The Celebrity Blog
Nathaniel R / Film Experience Blog:
A History of... Sharon Stone  —  It's Tuesday.  Time for the latest episode of our series.  —  1958 God begins to plan ahead for Marilyn Monroe's death.  Knowing that mankind will need a replacement blonde icon to obsess upon, he plants Sharon Stone in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
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 …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
 
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