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4:12 AM ET, April 7, 2006

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Noelle / Us Weekly Online:
Us Exclusive: Paula Abdul Files Police Report Citing Harrassment  —  American Idol judge Paula Abdul visited a local police station after a recent evening out allegedly turned bad.  LAPD Lieutenant Paul Vernon tells Us: "At 9 p.m. April 4, Paula Abdul came into the Hollywood Station to fill …
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Associated Press:
Paula Abdul Tells Police She Was Assaulted  —  LOS ANGELES - Police are investigating a report by "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul that a man assaulted her at a private party over the weekend.  —  On Tuesday, Abdul filed a report at the Hollywood station claiming she had been a victim …
Discussion: TV Squad
Reuters:
Paula Abdul says she was assaulted at party
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TMZ:
Abdul Files Police Report
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People:
Meredith Vieira to Replace Katie Couric  —  It's official: Meredith Vieira will replace Katie Couric on the Today show, Vieira announced Thursday on The View.  —  "I've spent nine wonderful years on this show," said Vieria, who got teary making the announcement.  "If you're going to grow, you have to change.
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Mariah's Swell Smell Deal  —  Mimi is emancipating yet another product into the world.  —  Mariah Carey has signed a deal with Elizabeth Arden Inc. to develop and market a signature fragrance line, with the first perfume set to hit stores in the spring of 2007.
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
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POPSUGAR:   Mariah's New Scent  —  Yes you too can now smell like Mariah.
Gawker:
Britney and Child as You've Never Seen Them Before  —  [Click to enlarge, if you must.]  —  When word came two weeks ago of the pro-life Britney-giving-birth sculpture to be displayed in Williamsburg, you were captivated.  When the press release noted that the sculpture depicts the exact moment …
Aaron Parsley / Teen People:
Ciara & Bow Wow Split  —  The R&B singer and the rapper confirm to TEEN PEOPLE that they are no longer a couple  —  After dating for nearly a year, it's the end of the road for Ciara and Bow Wow, two of the most successful artists in R&B and hip hop.  "Ciara and I have parted ways," Bow Wow tells TEEN PEOPLE.
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Paris Hilton Likes Being Flat  —  Paris Hilton confesses she loves her miniature breasts and doesn't understand why women get implants to have bigger boobs.  In a interview with Elle magazine, she says: … Unfortunately, she's never seen a condom either.
Discussion: The Superficial
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Fox News:
Lindsay Lohan Has a New Mentor  —  Over at Hollywood's famous Chateau Marmont hotel, guests are not seeing things.  Lindsay Lohan, America's favorite whipping girl, has been spending time with "Rush Hour" director Brett Ratner.  They've been seen together in various modes of dining …
Tashi Singh / The Post Chronicle:
Security Tight: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt To Birth In Namibia  —  The arrival of the Hollywood heavyweight couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Namibia has ignited a media frenzy.  International photogs have started arriving in the country in their quest to snatch a lucrative snapshot of the two actors.
Lynn Elber / Associated Press:
Steven Spielberg Getting Into Reality TV  —  LOS ANGELES - Turns out even Steven Spielberg can't resist the lure of reality television.  The Oscar-winning director of films including "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan" will join with reality TV mogul Mark Burnett for "On the Lot," …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Michael Fleeman / People:
Teri Hatcher Speaks Out on Abuse  —  An emotional Teri Hatcher, speaking publicly about being a sexual abuse victim, said Thursday she planned to use the painful experience to become an outspoken advocate for other victims.  —  "It's the choice to not remain silent," she said, tears welling up …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Hollywoodtuna:
Cameron Diaz Wins One For Small Boobies  —  A judge has awarded Cameron Diaz damages in a civil lawsuit filed against a photographer who took topless photos of the actress when she was 19 and later tried to sell them back to her for $3.5 million.  —  Source  —  I just want to make one thing clear.
Emily Fromm / People:
ABC News's Bob Woodruff Goes Home  —  ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, who was seriously injured in January while reporting from Iraq, is finally gone home, he said in a note to colleagues on Thursday.  —  Woodruff, who had been staying at a private treatment facility in the New York City area …
TMZ:
Backstage Buzz: Mandisa's Anti-Gay Affiliation May Have Done Her In  —  'Idol' finalist got the boot Wednesday night  —  (April 6, 5:20PM ET) — America's shocking decision to vote Mandisa off 'American Idol' Wednesday night was not a shock at all to those backstage.
Associated Press:
Eminem: Remarrying Kim didn't fix 'underlying problems'  —  DETROIT (AP) — Eminem, whose finesse with words rocketed him to hip-hop superstardom, offered only a few Thursday after his estranged wife Kim gave an interview about their failing second marriage.
POPSUGAR:
Clooney Everything  —  There has been so much news on Clooney recently that I was a bit overwhelmed at trying to figure out how to post it all since I can never get enough of him.  I was going to have an all Clooney day but since there are actually people out there who don't see his appeal …
jossip.com:
Press Release Parade: Maxim spreads eagle in Vegas  —  » More Ed Needham, Eva Longoria, Las Vegas, Magazines, Maxim, Press Releases  —  We knew Google was taking cash to put ads on its maps when Sopranos-branded locations started popping up in Google Local all around Jersey.
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Hollywoodtuna:
Rosie O'Donnell Wants A Piece Of Naomi Campbell  —  Comedian Rosie O'Donnell has challenged supermodel Naomi Campbell to fight, insisting the British beauty needs someone to "kick her a*s."  O'Donnell was horrified when the catwalk queen was charged with assault in New York City last month …
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
NY Daily News:
Alec and Ann both vote to abstain  —  Will Hollywood Democrat Alec Baldwin ever crossbreed with right-wing provocateur Ann Coulter?  —  It can't be ruled out - but judging by their reactions to the possibility, it would sure be an angry coupling.  —  "Would you rather sleep with Ann Coulter or Dianne Feinstein?"
Discussion: Hollywood Rag
TMZ:
Avril Lavigne's Secret Wedding Plans  —  And she wants to start a family, too  —  (April 5) — It looks like "punk chick" Avril Lavigne's hellraiser days are over.  We're told she's planning a summer wedding with Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley.  —  A more mature blonde-haired …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Hot Momma Drama
Cathy Beers / The National Ledger:
Is Jessica Simpson Crank Calling Kristin Cavallari's Cell Phone?  —  It seems that even though Kristin Cavallari and Nick Lachey are no longer dating, Jessica is still quite worked up over the fact that she was ever even a part of his life.  —  In a blonde versus blonde classic Star Magazine …
Discussion: D*ana's Dirt
 
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