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7:50 AM ET, April 13, 2006

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People:
Pitt & Jolie Think Pink for Baby  —  Before Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt flew to Africa last week, the couple stocked up on baby stuff at a Paris boutique - including dresses, socks, a bonnet and a layette, an observer tells PEOPLE.  —  "We think it's a girl, but we're not 100-percent certain …
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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.
Just Jared:
BAMZ Family Photo  —  Brad Pitt, 42, Angelina Jolie, 30, son Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 4, and daughter Zahara Jolie-Pitt, 1 all posed for a family photo (with hotel staff on April 3?) in Paris shortly before their trip to Namibia, Africa.  Angelina (due in early May) plans to deliver her baby in Africa.
Noelle / Us Weekly Online:
Us Exclusive: Angelina to Give Birth in Africa
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and StarsOrbis
Phil / Egotastic!:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Calls Wilmer Valderrama a Liar  —  So you remember that post about how Wilmer Valderrama told Howard Stern he had sex with every hottie in Hollywood, right?  Well, looks like not everyone involved in said escapades were, well, actually there.
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Associated Press:
Police Question Man in Death of Rapper  —  A man turned himself over to police for questioning in the death of rapper Proof during a nightclub shootout, authorities said.  —  Police also said Wednesday it was Proof who fired the first bullet in the gunfire that ended his life a day earlier.
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed!
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Toshiba Reynolds / The Post Chronicle:   Eminem's Best Man, Rapper Proof, Dead In Detroit Shooting
People:
Oprah Winfrey: Wealth Is 'A Good Thing'  —  By Stephen M. Silverman with Susan Mandel  —  Oprah Winfrey is a rich woman - and she's got no problem with that.  —  Speaking in Baltimore on Monday at a fundraiser for Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, Winfrey told the audience, "I have lots of things, like all these Manolo Blahniks.
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Ewan McGregor Adopts a Daughter  —  Ewan McGregor has a new addition to his family: a 4-year-old girl from Mongolia.  —  "I can confirm Ewan McGregor and his wife Eve Mavrakis have adopted the girl but cannot comment further," a rep for the Scottish-born actor tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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Ed Harris / This Is London:
Ewan adopts orphan girl
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
People:
Nicollette Sheridan's Ex Puts Ring on eBay  —  Now that Nicollette Sheridan is engaged to Michael Bolton, her ex-fiance has put the engagement ring he gave to the actress in 2004 up for sale on eBay.  —  "Why do I want to keep it?"  Niklas Soderblom tells PEOPLE, referring to the 1.76-carat round-cut diamond Tiffany bauble.
Discussion: The Superficial
Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan Loves Kate Moss  —  You'd think Lindsay Lohan might be smart enough to avoid hanging out with someone like Kate Moss, who got caught doing cocaine.  Especially when Lindsay tries to deny her own drug use.  Of course, we know that Lindsay Lohan and drugs are never far apart …
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Defamer:
WAX LOHAN TO MISS WORK TOMORROW DUE TO EXHAUSTION
Discussion: Us Weekly Online and Jossip
Defamer:
ADD 'USED TO BE FAT' TO LONG LIST OF RYAN SEACREST JOKE TOPICS  —  A tight-lipped Teri Hatcher appears to be suffering from a case of buyer's remorse since her face-sucking demo with American Idol boy-masseur/waste of 21 million E! dollars Ryan Seacrest.  We just wish Hatcher would follow her heart …
Discussion: Tabloid Whore!, the Insider and Dlisted
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Michael Starr / New York Post:
SEACREST OUT  —  April 12, 2006 — PAULA Abdul says Ryan Seacrest …
Discussion: TV Squad
Associated Press:
June Pointer, youngest Pointer Sisters, dies at 52  —  Family said singer had cancer  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — June Pointer, the youngest of the Pointer Sisters — known for the '70s and '80s hits "I'm So Excited," "Fire" and "Slow Hand" — has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday.  She was 52.
Discussion: rod 2.0:beta, Queerty and stereogum
Hollywoodtuna:
Petra Nemcova Makes Dr. Ruth Gorgeous  —  Last month, Carrie Underwood was lucky enough to get the opportunity to stand next to Petra Nemcova and instantaneously be made gorgeous just by Petra's presence alone.  This month, the honor goes to Dr. Ruth.  Just check out the before and after pictures …
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 …
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New York Post:
ROCKER BEATS ROWDY CLUBGOER
Discussion: Hollywood Rag
Chris Lee / Los Angeles Times:
L.A. to Page Six scandal: ho-hum  —  In Hollywood, a N.Y. Post gossip columnist's alleged extortion attempt barely raises an eyebrow.  —  Last week, news of Jared Paul Stern's Page Six payola scandal rippled through New York's media circles with all the force of an 800-pound bomb.
Bob Thomas / Associated Press:
Actress-Turned-Nun Revisits Hollywood  —  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Dolores Hart, who at age 24 startled the film world in 1962 by leaving a thriving screen career — including two roles opposite Elvis Presley — to become a nun, has returned to Hollywood for her first visit after 43 years in a monastery.
WOW Report:
Kate Gets Knotted  —  Marc Quinn has made a sculpture of Kate Moss in a yoga position.  Quinn says of Moss, "She is a contemporary version of the Sphinx.  A mystery."  Others might suggest that we know quite enough about the sordid little minx.  Quinn usually sculpts with marble …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Michelle Trachtenberg (Ass) Cracks Me Up  —  When the weather is nice, I like to walk around outside, enjoy the warmth, and see all the people who like to do the same.  Of course, there are always a few people out who are wearing things they probably shouldn't be.  While unfortunate, it is understandable.
jossip.com:
Sam Champion's Boyfriend Sean Bell: Your last Manhunt hookup?  —  » More ABC, Media, Sam Champion, Sean Bell, Sex  —  Who's that up there on the left, and whose ass is that on the right, you might be asking.  We didn't recognize the fella's face (or ass) that landed in our inbox either, until we actually read the copy.
Associated Press:
Dave Chappelle Talks About His TV Exodus  —  Dave Chappelle says in a new interview that he had several reasons for walking away from his cult-fave "Chappelle's Show" and a deal worth more than $50 million.  —  His decision to leave the Comedy Central series last May led fans and industry executives …
Discussion: Past Deadline and The Gilded Moose
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
John Travolta and Kelly Preston Are Crazy, Too  —  John Travolta and Kelly Preston may be denying their 14 year old son, Jett, proper treatment for what is believed to be autism because of their staunch belief in Scientology.  The couple have publicly said that Jett suffers from Kawasaki syndrome …
Choire Sicha / New York Observer:
In Jared's Cottage  —  "When this thing dropped down on me," said Jared Paul Stern, "it made it sound like the cops were on the way to lock me up.  That's scary!  You know, so, that's why I wasn't saying anything at first.  'Cuz I didn't know what the f**k was going on."
Discussion: StarsOrbis
 
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