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3:52 AM ET, April 14, 2006

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Associated Press:
Cruise: Baby Won't Have Catholic Baptism  —  Katie Holmes was raised a Catholic, but, says fiance Tom Cruise, their soon-to-arrive baby will not have a Catholic baptism.  —  "No," Cruise tells Diane Sawyer in an interview on ABC's "Primetime," airing Friday, 9 p.m. EDT.
Discussion: Us Weekly Online
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Tom Cruise Confronts Rumors About Silent Birth  —  The Actor Talks About His Relationship With Katie Holmes and the Immiment Birth of Their Baby  —  April 13, 2006 — Tom Cruise was just 19 years old when he starred in "Risky Business."  The fresh-faced kid from upstate New York was paid about $75,000 for his breakout role.
Discussion: Defamer and Glitterati Gossip
People:
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 …
Discussion: Pop Candy
FemaleFirst:   Tom Cruise predicted pregnancy
The Superficial:
Lindsay Lohan gets waxed  —  Those crazy sons of bitches at New York's Madame Tussauds have given Lindsay Lohan her own wax figure.  I don't know which era of Lohan they were trying to capture, but they aged her way too much.  Last I checked, she was 19-years-old and not a grandmother of two.
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Hollywoodtuna:
Lindsay Lohan Gets Waxed  —  I find all celebrity wax figures at Madame Tussauds to be creepy.  Why?  Because I picture weirdos going in after closing and getting it on with their favorite celebs.  Anyhow, this one of Lindsay Lohan (left) debuted today and the funny thing is, it doesn't look anything like her.
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
Phil / Egotastic!:
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.
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PerezHilton.com:
Lindsay vs. Jessica: There's MUCH More To This Story!!!
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Josh Holloway Will Probably End Up Divorced  —  Josh Holloway, 'Sawyer' of ABC's hit Lost, says he thought about dumping his fiance when he became famous.  Although he insists he's happily married, he says he still fantasizes about bachelorhood.  He tells Men's Health:
Associated Press:
Utah School Books the Wrong Jon Stewart  —  OGDEN, Utah - An embarrassed charter school has discovered it booked the wrong Jon Stewart for its annual gala.  The DaVinci Academy thought it had made a deal with comedian Jon Stewart, star of "The Daily Show" and host of this year's Academy Awards, to appear next week.
Discussion: The Malcontent
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
Associated Press:
Alicia Keys Lands Another Film Role  —  LOS ANGELES - Alicia Keys is adding another note to her acting resume.  The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has been cast in the big-screen adaptation of the best-selling book, "The Nanny Diaries," Keys' spokeswoman, Kelly Bush, said Thursday.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and makeushot.com
Hollywoodtuna:
Cameron Diaz In A Thong  —  First it was Mariah in a bikini, now it's Cameron Diaz in a thong.  The summer is coming!  I'm not sure how old these pictures of Cameron are but who cares?  They're thong pics.  Unfortunately, the thong is on the wrong person because Cameron has a flat ass.
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Wax Job  —  LOVE IT!  I really got a kick out of that Britney Spears My Space ad that Pink reader Carly sent me yesterday ... but I think I prefer this ad sent in by Pink reader Jonny:  —  So let me get this straight ... you shoot Kevin Federline and you win a free PS3?  Shouldn't shooing K-Fed be its own reward?
justjared.com:
Pitt Family Portrait … Looks like one more photo of Brad Pitt, 42, Angelina Jolie, 30, son Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 4, and daughter Zahara Jolie-Pitt, 1, with hotel staff from their Paris apartment has surfaced.  Read the full US article after the jump.  —  ANGELINA GIVING  —  BIRTH IN AFRICA
POPSUGAR:
Eva's Ready to Party  —  We posted those fabulous ads for Morgan yesterday of the sexy Eva Mendes and today we get another cute picture of the Latina actress looking adorable.  I do wish she would have not done the famous Jessica Simpson open-mouth wave but I guess you want to try to look cute …
POPSUGAR:
Heidi, Seal and Henry  —  I was so excited to see this picture of Heidi Klum, Seal and baby Henry since I feel like the usually camera friendly couple have been hiding out.  Check out how big little Henry has gotten.  The adorable family were at The Ivy having lunch on Tuesday.
Gawker:
Payola Six: Ten Questions With Jared Paul Stern  —  For those of you blissed-out under your rocks, last Friday news broke that Jared Paul Stern was being investigated by the FBI for allegedly extorting billionaire Ron Burkle.  The resulting media tizzy since has suggested that Page Six is corrupt …
Discussion: Jossip
BBC:
Unheard Beatles album 'planned'  —  Unreleased Beatles tracks are to be reworked for a Las Vegas circus show soundtrack, with an accompanying album reported to be lined up for release.  —  Producer Sir George Martin is making background music for the forthcoming Cirque du Soleil show by remastering unheard recordings by the band.
Stephen M. Silverman / People:
Jennifer Lopez: Marc Makes Me 'Chill'  —  When it comes to her look and her life, "I've always marched to the beat of my own drum," says Jennifer Lopez.  —  But then, she also concedes to Harpers Bazaar for its May issue, she has a good accompanist - her husband of nearly two years, Marc Anthony.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Tara Reid Goes For The Clown Makeup  —  Someone's looking a little over made up.  Tara dear, red is not your color.  At least she's looking sober.  —  (Images via Gossip Rocks)
C B / cityrag:
False gods  —  Sculpted effigies of the idolized and famous has reemerged as a popular form of social commentary.  There was recent drama over a Britney Spears piece, and this week brings photos of a staue called Sphinx featuring Kate Moss in the lotus position.
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Derek Hail / Celebrity Gossip from Derek Hail …:
Kate Moss: legs spread and ready for immortality.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Dave Chappelle On Why He Walked Away  —  Why do I have a feeling we're going to be hearing about this for years!?  Dave waxes on to Esquire magazine, as to why he decided to walk away from what was going to ensure his superstardom. … These "explanations" are really on the vague side.
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog
 
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