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3:35 PM ET, April 13, 2006

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The Private World of Katie Holmes  —  As Tom opens up about their relationship, Katie embraces motherhood, studies Scientology and adapts to life as the future Mrs. Cruise … It was a scene straight out of a Tom Cruise blockbuster: the hero in the cockpit of a 1944 P-51 Mustang fighter plane …
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Sandy Cohen / Associated Press:
Holmes May Follow Scientology Birth Custom  —  LOS ANGELES - Tom Cruise has been practically shouting from the rooftops about his love for his pregnant fiancee, Katie Holmes.  But when their much-anticipated baby is born, the superstar dad probably won't say a word.
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog
FemaleFirst:   Tom Cruise predicted pregnancy
New York Post:
BIG HOLES IN ABDUL'S STORY  —  April 13, 2006 — PAULA Abdul is being accused of concocting a story to cover up being ejected from a club.  Two weeks ago, Abdul claimed a man (identified as CAA agent Jim Lefkowitz) "grabbed her by the arm and threw her against a wall," Us Weekly reported …
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TMZ:
Abdul and Dante an Item — Again  —  Plus, questions arise about recent assault allegations  —  (April 13) — 'American Idol' Judge Paula Abdul has given her once hot and heavy love interest actor Tony Schiena the boot.  Sources tell TMZ that ever since her ex-boyfriend, Dante Spencer …
PerezHilton.com:
Lindsay vs. Jessica: There's MUCH More To This Story!!!  —  We have literally spoken to almost TWENTY people to get to the bottom of this whole Lohan vs Simpson debacle.  —  And, after speaking to several people in attendance the evening of the bitchfight and many sources very close to Simpson …
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Lindsay Lohan vs. Jessica Simpson: Fight!  —  What do you get when you take a spoiled, coke-addicted, anorexic bulimic, "actress," a hacky, over-weight, alleged boyfriend director, and a dim-witted, recently-divorced, airhead singer?  How about Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson fighting over Brett Ratner.
Hollywoodtuna:
Lindsay Lohan & Kate Moss Are Healthy Now
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Associated Press:
June Pointer of the Pointer Sisters Dies at 52  —  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 today.  She was 52.  —  Pointer died Tuesday at Santa Monica University of California …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Youngest of the Pointer Sisters Dies at 52  —  June Pointer, the youngest of the singing Pointer Sisters, died of cancer Tuesday at Santa Monica University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Center, her family has announced.  She was 52.  —  Pointer, whose type of cancer was not disclosed, had been hospitalized since late February.
Associated Press:
People … Proof fired first in fight that killed him  —  DETROIT (AP) — Rapper Proof fired the first bullet in a Detroit nightclub shootout that ended his life, police said Wednesday.  —  The bullet hit Keith Bender, 35, in the head, critically injuring him early Tuesday at the C.C.C. …
Discussion: Glitterati Gossip
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Associated Press:
Police Question Man in Death of Rapper
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed!
New York Post:
CALL GIRL'S TALE OF 'WING' MAN  —  April 13, 2006 — AS "The West Wing" prepares to air its final episode next month, a former high-priced New York call girl has penned a salacious tell-all that includes her two years of allegedly kinky, crack-fueled dalliances with the show's creator, Aaron Sorkin.
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip Blog and People
NY Daily News:
Bob & Katie - they're a hit  —  It was a prom date of sorts - so Bob Schieffer brought Katie Couric a wrist corsage.  —  She kept the orchids in full view on the white linen covering their corner table at Michael's, under a theatrical arrangement of cherry blossoms - where the lunchtime crowd …
Discussion: FishBowlNY and The Corsair
Jeffrey Kofman / ABCNEWS:
Alleged Hate Crime in Paradise  —  Man Is in Intensive Care With Skull Fracture, Brain Injuries After Attack in St. Maarten; Attackers Sought  —  April 11, 2006 — They were six friends on vacation in the Caribbean, escaping the last bluster of the New York winter on the easygoing island of St. Maarten.
Star:
WHILE JESSICA'S AWAY... HER BEST FRIEND MOVES IN ON NICK?  —  At 11 p.m on April 8, Jessica Simpson boarded a United flight from L.A. bound for Sydney, Australia, where she met up with her father, Joe, and younger sister, Ashlee, 21, for the MTV Australia Music Awards 2006.
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Bucky Booted from Idol  —  Queen dethroned American Idol contender Bucky Covington, who was voted off the show Wednesday night after his performance of the group's "Fat Bottomed Girls" on Tuesday.  —  "Mediocre," said judge Simon Cowell.  Bye bye, said the public.
FemaleFirst:
Michael Douglas' bedroom impression  —  Michael Douglas impersonates legendary actor Richard Burton to spice up his love life.  —  The 61-year-old actor claims he adopts Burton's Welsh accent to get his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, who was born in Wales, in the mood for love.
Star:
ASHTON & DEMI THEIR SPRING SEPARATION!  —  Ashton Kutcher has made no secret of his desire to start a family with wife Demi Moore, but it looks as if he may need to wait a bit longer.  Ashton, 28, has been demonstrating a flair for fatherhood by staying home with Demi's three daughters …
TMZ:
'Idol' Songs Ruffle Producers  —  Music choices cost 'A.I.' a bundle  —  (Apr 12, 3:20PM ET) — 'American Idol's' Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks' last minute song changes won the judges over — but ticked off producers.  —  Sources tell TMZ that McPhee and Hicks' decision to pull …
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Hasselbeck Hassled by Stalker  —  Looks like Britney's not the only celeb mom dealing with child services.  —  The View's Elisabeth Hasselbeck says she has been the target of an unidentified female stalker who has been phoning in false accusations to New York authorities claiming Hasselbeck is a poor parent.
FemaleFirst:
Oprah Winfrey loves being rich  —  Oprah Winfrey has "no problem" being wealthy.  —  At a fundraiser in Baltimore on Monday (10.04.06), the talk show host revealed she doesn't feel guilty about her lifestyle - because she's earned it.  —  She is quoted in America's People magazine as saying …
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People:
Oprah Winfrey: Wealth Is 'A Good Thing'
FemaleFirst:
Nicollette Sheridan records duet  —  Nicollette Sheridan is to record a duet with fiancee Michael Bolton.  —  The 'Desperate Housewives' star will accompany the crooner on a new version of the Frank Sinatra classic, 'The Second Time Around'.  —  The 'How Can We Be Lovers' singer is delighted …
 
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