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8:25 AM ET, April 11, 2006

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TMZ:
It's a Bird, It's a Plane... It's Tom Cruise!  —  Cruise flies WWII plane as wife readies for birth  —  (April 10, 5:25PM ET) — Tom Cruise took to the air in a 63-year-old airplane as his pregnant fiancee, Katie Holmes, contemplated the birth of their child.
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Defamer:
ONLINE POLL UNEARTHS MEDIA CONSPIRACY TO SMEAR TOM CRUISE!  —  In this exclusive Parade.com poll accompanying the teaser for their story on Tom Cruise, his troubled childhood, and dead-eyed war bride (actual press release title: EXCLUSIVE PARADE.COM POLL FINDS VAST MAJORITY SYMPATHIZE WITH TOM CRUISE …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and ohnotheydidnt
Life Style Extra:
Katie Holmes baby talk ban  —  LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Katie Holmes has been banned from speaking to her baby for a week after it is born, it has been reported.  —  The pregnant actress has agreed not to talk to her new arrival, believed to be a girl, for at least seven days after she has entered the world …
Discussion: Glitterati Gossip
Hollywoodreporter / Past Deadline:
His Daddy Abused Him, So Please Buy Tickets
Discussion: LAist and WOW Report
Reuters:
Lions to protect pregnant Jolie's privacy: paper  —  WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Pregnant Hollywood siren Angelina Jolie and boyfriend Brad Pitt have taken refuge in a remote Namibian game lodge where wild lions will help protect them from the media, a Namibian newspaper said on Monday.
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Associated Press:
Douglas Denies Brangelina-Bashing Quotes  —  NEW YORK - Michael Douglas says he was misquoted in a GQ article last month in which he slammed "good friend" Brad Pitt and girlfriend Angelina Jolie regarding Pitt's divorce from Jennifer Aniston.  —  In the GQ story, written by Jeanne Marie Laskas …
Discussion: Us Weekly Online
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Douglas: I Was Misquoted on Brad & Angelina  —  Michael Douglas is now saying he was misquoted by a magazine that said he made inflammatory remarks about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.  —  "I don't know about Brad Pitt, leaving that beautiful wife to go hold orphans for Angelina," Douglas …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and We Love Celebs!
People:
Gwyneth Paltrow Has a Boy  —  Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have added to their family.  Their second child, a son named Moses Martin, was born this weekend, the actress's rep tells PEOPLE.  —  The Shakespeare in Love Oscar winner, 33, and her British-born Coldplay frontman husband …
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BBC:
Paltrow names second child Moses
Reuters:
Actress Paltrow gives birth to son Moses
Discussion: Hecklerspray and Wizbang Pop!
Sky News:
NICOLE SPEAKS OUT ON WEIGHT  —  Pictures of a tiny-looking Nicole Richie have been appearing in the press for some time now.  —  And they've attracted a fair bit of comment about whether she's too thin.  —  Now, the girl herself has hit back at critics, insisting that she doesn't have a problem with her weight.
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Daily Mail:
Thin Richie: 'I'm not on the verge of death'  —  Skinny Nicole Richie has hit back at critics who accuse her of being too thin.  —  The US star has sparked fears for her health after a dramatic weight loss - with former friend Paris Hilton branding her appearance "really sad".
Hollywoodtuna:
Charlize Theron Gets Some Hot Lesbian Action  —  These pictures of Charlize Theron are from the 'GLAAD Awards', where she picked up the Vanguard Award for raising awareness in the gay community.  OK, I don't know how playing serial killer Aileen Wuornos raises awareness in the gay community but that's not important.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People:   GLAAD Honors Charlize Theron
Zap2it:
'Real World' Joins the Mile High Club  —  18th edition of MTV series headed to Denver  —  MTV will study the effects of altitude on self-absorbed and frequently sozzled young adults later this year when it takes "The Real World" to the Mile High City.  —  Production on the 18th edition of …
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Andy Dehnart / reality blurred …:
The Real World will be filmed in Denver
Discussion: TVgasm and StarsOrbis
Phil / Egotastic!:
Jessica Simpson Steals the Sydney Spotlight from Ashlee Simpson  —  I just love passive aggressive sibling rivalry.  Well, not personally, but it's fun to watch in the guise of international celebrity gossip.  What's funny here is that just while Ashlee Simpson has been a scheduled performer …
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The Superficial:
Jessica Simpson hates her own clothes, gets sued
Discussion: Celebrity Hijinx
Marisa Laudadio / People:
No Doubt Guitarist Becomes a Dad  —  No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont and his wife, Mieke, have welcomed a son, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  "Tom and Mieke Dumont became first-time parents on April 6, 2006 as Mieke gave birth to their son, Ace Dumont," No Doubt rep Dave Tomberlin tells PEOPLE.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Sienna Miller and Jude Law Back Together?  —  Uh oh.  Here we go again... Could it be that Sienna Miller and Jude Law are getting back together?  According to Lainey's Entertainment Update, the "couple" have been spotted together in not one, but two places in the past few weeks, and they've been getting very close.
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Meredith Vieira: I Was Abused  —  Meredith Vieira, who is set to leave The View to replace Katie Couric on Today, was once in an abusive relationship, she reveals in the May issue of More.  —  "He would slap me and then make up, saying, 'I'll never do this again,' crying," Vieira, 52 …
Discussion: Best Week Ever Blog
Gallery of the Absurd:
If Dali Had Painted Angelina Jolie  —  One of my favorite Salvador Dali paintings is Sleep.  I place Angelina Jolie in this painting because she's larger than life and needs several Daliesque pedestals to support her fame.  Not only is she considered one of the most beautiful women in the world …
TMZ:
No More Fat Janet Jackson  —  The music icon is shedding weight  —  (April 10, 4:00PM ET) — Janet Jackson was at her peak weight back in October, estimated to be around 250lbs.  Since then, she has been following a strict fitness regimen — possibly for the upcoming release of her album this fall.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and StarsOrbis
jossip.com:
Exclusive: Post-rehab Colin Farrell already drunk again  —  » More Alcohol, Celebs, Colin Farrell, Exlusive, Gen Art Film Festival, Top  —  Sure, the Tribeca Film Festival is just around the corner, but first we've got smaller players to field — namely the Gen Art Film Festival.
 
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'Ten Commandments' is an inane, empty remake
laineygossip.com:
The Pitts in Africa  —  On Friday afternoon, People Magazine confirmed …
NY Daily News:
A star 'Today,' Vieira endured pain in her past
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Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Kiefer Sutherland: $40 Million Man
Associated Press:
Malcolm in the Middle of Career Change
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FemaleFirst:
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Kamala Harris, who mostly avoided interviews over the past few months, sets out on a media blitz, including the Call Her Daddy podcast, The View, and 60 Minutes

Financial Times:
Sources: New York Sun owner Dovid Efune is close to striking a deal to buy The Telegraph for £550M+, more than what others like National World offered

Dylan Byers / @dylanbyers:
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