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3:00 PM ET, April 12, 2006

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People:
Britney Spears and Son Home Safely … Britney Spears's six-month-old son, Sean Preston, fell and hit his head on Saturday, April 1, at the Malibu home the pop star shares with husband Kevin Federline, a source close to Spears tells PEOPLE.  —  While the baby's nanny was lifting him from his high chair …
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the Insider:
New Details on The Sheriff's Visit to Britney's  —  So why were child welfare authorities summoned to pop star BRITNEY SPEARS home?  Yesterday, "The Insider" broke the news that The Department Of Children and Family Services called and asked for a Sheriff's deputy to accompany DCFS investigators …
Associated Press:
Reports: Spears' Son Fell From High Chair
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed!
The Superficial:   Sean Preston Spears falls on his head
New York Post:
ROCKER BEATS ROWDY CLUBGOER  —  April 12, 2006 — HIPSTERS may snicker at his sugary pop-punk band's reputation as musical lightweights, but Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden proved that he packs a heavyweight punch at nightclub Don Hill's in TriBeCa on Saturday night.
Discussion: Hollywood Rag
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Benji Madden is Hardcore  —  Good Charlotte punk(?), Benji Madden, on break from making crappy music, got into a brawl with an obnoxious clubgoer at Don Hill's in TriBeca on Saturday night.  Page Six reports: … I'm sure there are worse things that could cause you never to get laid again …
the Insider:
Ryan's Secret, Chubby Past!  —  As the lean, wisecracking host of "American Idol," RYAN SEACREST is often teased by judge SIMON COWELL for his trendy wardrobe and hairstyles.  But in People magazine's new "Celeb Diet & Fitness" issue, on stands April 14, Ryan reveals that as a teen he was teased for something else — being "chunky"!
Discussion: Tabloid Whore! and Dlisted
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Andy Dehnart / reality blurred …:
Ryan Seacrest suggests a judge is drunk a day after Paula Abdul disses him on the Tonight Show  —  Last night, Ryan Seacrest managed to get through an entire Queen-themed American Idol show without exchanging a single gay joke with Simon Cowell.  But he didn't get through the show without being bitchy toward the judges.
NY Daily News:
Travolta son's diagnosis:  —  Science vs. Scientology?  —  John Travolta and Kelly Preston are raising their son, Jett, as a good Scientologist, but some wonder if the 14-year-old is the worse for it.  —  The Travoltas have said Jett suffers from Kawasaki syndrome, an illness characterized …
NY Daily News:
'View' host plagued by creepy calls  —  Daytime television personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck has been having a very rough couple of weeks.  —  According to her colleagues on "The View" — on which the 28-year-old Hasselbeck is the designated conservative among Star Jones, Joy Behar, "Today" …
Discussion: TV Squad and Dlisted
Mike Baron / The Post Chronicle:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Denies Wilmer Valderrama Sex Claims  —  It would appear that Wilmer Valderrama has a vivid imagination.  If you recall, Wilmer Valderrama dished some really hott ga'bidge to the King of All Media, Howard Stern, on his Sirius radio program, with the 'That 70's Show' star chatting openly …
Ryan Parry / 3am:
TYSON EXCLUSIVE: KO FOR REHAB  —  TROUBLED ex-boxer Mike Tyson checked into rehab to beat his cocaine habit - only to storm out during therapy days later.  —  Tyson, 39, was at the luxury Meadows clinic for a £20,000, 30-day treatment programme after being inspired by a trip to Chairman Mao's tomb in China.
Discussion: PerezHilton.com and StarsOrbis
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Tori Spelling's Divorce Almost Final  —  Tori Spelling's first marriage, to writer-actor Charlie Shanian, will be officially over next week, freeing her to marry her boyfriend of seven months, actor Dean McDermott.  —  According to court documents, a Superior Court commissioner stated …
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Associated Press:   Tori Spelling's Divorce to Become Final
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Madonna's Marriage on the Mend?  —  Forget that "Papa Don't Preach" stuff—what papa really shouldn't be doing is spilling family secrets to the tabloids.  —  John Ritchie, dad to Guy and father-in-law to Madonna, says in an interview with the British magazine Closer published Tuesday …
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
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FemaleFirst:   Guy Ritchie's men only holiday
Lowri Williams / Entertainmentwise:
Paris Hilton Faints At Las Vegas Airport  —  After a heavy weekend...  Fears over the health of rich bitch Paris Hilton were sparked yesterday after the socialite fainted at Las Vegas airport.  —  The 25 year old fainted after a weekend of partying/working at various night clubs and casinos.
Discussion: D*ana's Dirt
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Associated Press:
NBC renews Lauer's contract for 'Today'  —  Morning host reportedly will receive $13 million a year through 2011  —  NEW YORK - Where in the world is Matt Lauer?  Behind his desk at NBC's "Today" show for at least the next five years.  —  While the television world was paying attention …
Discussion: I Watch Stuff!
ABCNEWS:
Exclusive: Tom Cruise Talks to Diane Sawyer  —  Cruise Tells 'Primetime' About Katie Holmes, the Birth of Their Child, and the Rumors Surrounding Them  —  April 11, 2006 — He's one of Hollywood's most intriguing leading men — an established movie star and box-office draw for more than two decades …
Discussion: Jossip, POPSUGAR, Tabloid Whore! and Defamer
TMZ:
Angelina's Baby Danger  —  Africa poses pregnancy risks  —  (April 12, 1:45PM ET) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have jetted off with their two adopted children to Namibia as her due date nears.  The couple reportedly plans to stay in Africa for the birth of their child to minimize the danger of out-of-control paparazzi.
Discussion: Defamer
FemaleFirst:
Eminem's best man shot dead  —  Eminem was left devastated after one of his best friends was shot dead yesterday (11.04.06).  —  The star was seen in tears after hearing rapper Proof - who was part of Eminem's rap collective D12 and was best man at his wedding in January …
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Chris Harris / MTV:   D12's Proof  —  Proof, a member of the Eminem-fronted Detroit …
David / largehearted boy:
Dr. Frank Interview - The Litzkrieg Bop Blog Book Tour  —  When Andrew Krucoff approached me about participating in a five-blog book tour for Frank Portman's book, King Dork, I immediately accepted.  Being a huge fan of Portman's band, The Mr. T Experience, I envisioned a different, exciting young adult novel.
Associated Press:
Clothing Company Sues Jessica Simpson  —  A California-based clothing manufacturer is suing Jessica Simpson for $100 million, claiming she breached their contract by failing to support lines of apparel she developed with the company.  —  Tarrant Apparel Group (TAG) of Los Angeles …
FemaleFirst:
Royal News Is Monaco's Princess Caroline pregnant  —  Monaco's Princess Caroline is reportedly pregnant again - at the age of 49.  —  The new baby will be the princess' second with her third husband, Prince Ernst of Hanover.  —  Caroline, the daughter of film icon Grace Kelly, already has four kids, aged from six to 21.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
USA Today:
Baby bonanza  —  Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin became parents again over the weekend with the birth of a "healthy baby boy named Moses Martin," says Paltrow's rep, Stephen Huvane.  Paltrow, 33, and Coldplay rocker Martin, 29, also have a daughter, Apple Blythe Alison Martin, who will be 2 next month.
Discussion: StarsOrbis
Sky News:
MAGGIE'S TWO SECRETS...  With some A-list celebs about to pop their sprogs, it's always good to hear of fresh new baby bumps for us to keep an eye on.  —  And the latest report comes hand-in-hand with other exciting news...  An engagement.  —  It seems Maggie Gyllenhaal has accepted …
 
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