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11:00 AM ET, April 11, 2006

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TMZ:
Michael Douglas Sets the Record Straight on Brangelina  —  Actor says he "didn't say" what GQ says he did  —  (April 10, 7:00PM ET) — Calling the misquotes "unfortunate," a newly bearded Michael Douglas sat down with 'EXTRA' to set the record straight about a controversial article that has him bashing Brad and Angelina.
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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.
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
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
Discussion: Glitterati Gossip
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Jennifer Lopez Sues Ex-Husband  —  Jennifer Lopez is suing ex-husband Ojani Noa, charging that he demanded $5 million to shelve a book containing revelations about their relationship.  —  Lopez's lawsuit, filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that Noa, her first husband …
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TMZ:
Oh Noa! J Lo Files Suit
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed!
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
GLAAD Honors Charlize Theron  —  Charlize Theron was among those recognized for increasing "visibility and understanding" at the 17th annual GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards in Hollywood on Saturday.  The movie Transamerica, starring Felicity Huffman, also garnered top honors.
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Hollywoodtuna:
Charlize Theron Gets Some Hot Lesbian Action
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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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BBC:
Paltrow names second child Moses  —  Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris Martin have had their second child, a boy named Moses Martin.  —  He was born at the weekend in New York and is a healthy baby, said Paltrow's spokesman, who refused to say whether the birth was a caesarean section.
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Reuters:
Actress Paltrow gives birth to son Moses
Discussion: Hecklerspray and Wizbang Pop!
clickondetroit.com:
Rapper Proof Shot, Killed At Detroit Club  —  Police Search For Gunman  —  DETROIT — A prominent member of Detroit's hip-hop community was killed in a shooting at a Detroit night club early Tuesday morning.  —  Rapper and producer Proof, whose real name is DeShaun Holton (pictured) …
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.
PerezHilton.com:
Nick Lachey & His New Woman!!!  —  While her boss was oceans away in Australia, Jessica Simpson's assistant, Cacee Cobb was getting up close and very personal with Nick Lachey in Las Vegas.  —  The twosome, subject of much romance rumors of late, partied and played together Saturday night at Pure, the nightclub at Caesar's Palace.
ComingSoon.net:
Shuler Donner on the X-Men Franchise  —  Lauren Shuler Donner has served as producer on all three "X-Men" films and ComingSoon.net/SuperheroHype.com caught up with the prolific movie creator recently.  She wouldn't give up any info to the X-Men: The Last Stand, but did say, "It's a really good movie.
Discussion: Cinematical and The Movie 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 …
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.
Matthew Gilbert / Boston Globe:
'Ten Commandments' is an inane, empty remake  —  The Ten Commandments  —  Starring: Dougray Scott, Susan Lynch, Naveen Andrews, Mia Maestro, Paul Rhys, Linus Roache, Omar Sharif  —  I've always wanted to open a review with ''LOL.  " And the moment almost arrived thanks to ABC's ''The Ten Commandments."
Discussion: Best Week Ever Blog
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Britney Spears Needs Votes  —  Just two years after being named FHM's Sexiest Woman, Britney Spears would have needed 20,000 votes to rank #100 on this year's list.  Ross Brown, editor of FHM, said: … Two years ago, the image of her body greased up and laying on a table is what they showed men in comas to get them to wake up.
Discussion: The DarkHat and Attu sees all
Andy / towleroad:
FASHION TRENDS: RICKY MARTIN WORKS THE BELLYBUTTON  —  Somehow I doubt this will cause a run on bellybutton piercings at the local mall, but it does make one wonder if Ricky's friend got one to match...  Previously  —  Ricky Martin and his Beach Buddy [tr]
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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