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1:55 PM ET, April 17, 2006

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Stephen M. Silverman:
Namibia Governor: Jolie to Have Baby There  —  A governor in the remote Southern African nation of Namibia says Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are planning to have their baby there and even give the child a local name, because Jolie "loves Namibia."  —  Samuel Sheefeni Nuuyoma …
Discussion: StarsOrbis
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USA Today:
Brad and Angelina get baby love  —  The any-minute-now births of babies by Angelina Jolie/Brad Pitt and Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise prompted USA TODAY to poll celebrity watchers (who rated each on a scale of 1-10) to find out which pregnancy is generating the most interest.
Discussion: Pittwatch.com
Dave Goldiner / NY Daily News:
Brangelina plan birth in Namibia  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt plan to have their baby in the south African nation of Namibia and may even give the child a local name, a news report said yesterday.  —  The Hollywood couple told a government official that they have fallen in love …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Associated Press:
Report: Pitt, Jolie consider Namibian name  —  African governor says couple want baby born in his country  —  CAPE TOWN, South Africa - A local governor in Namibia said Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt told him they will have their baby in his country and are considering giving the child a Namibian name, a newspaper reported Sunday.
People:
Gena Lee Nolin Has a Boy  —  Gena Lee Nolin, who starred as Neely Capshaw on Baywatch, and her hockey player husband, Cale Hulse, have welcomed a son, Hudson Lee Hulse, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  The actress delivered her son - who was born on April 15 and weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. …
Gawker:
Lindsay Lohan Pretends to Eat on Live Television  —  Because NBC always loves a raspy-voiced teen trainwreck, Lindsay Lohan had her third hosting gig on this weekend's predictably unfunny Saturday Night Live.  For a skit in which the characters were supposed to gorge themselves on a chocolate dessert …
Discussion: StarsOrbis
New Yorker:
THE NEW PAGE SIX  —  Everybody ♥ DeLay  —  How great a guy is Tom DeLay?  He is a class act who continues to earn the respect of everyone he meets with a double dose of charm and wit.  This is one politico who's simpatico.  (Full disclosure: We love our new Armani sweater vests!)
Discussion: StarsOrbis
TMZ:
Calista's $800k TV Deal  —  There is life after 'Ally'  —  (April 17, 1:10PM ET) — Calista Flockhart and co-star Rachel Griffiths will each pocket $200,000 for their roles in 'Brothers and Sisters,' a new pilot for ABC, sources connected with the show tell TMZ.
Johnnie L. Roberts / Newsweek:
A Mogul in Full  —  A quiet retirement?  Not for Sumner Redstone, whose media empire has been making plenty of front-page news of late, thanks to Brad, Katie and Howard.  —  April 24, 2006 issue - At 82, Sumner Redstone, a billionaire eight or nine times over, controls not one …
Discussion: The Corsair and FishBowlLA
Sharon Waxman / New York Times:
Rough Dawn for a Nighttime Queen  —  IT was death by Page Six, a most painful way to go.  —  On a Monday at the end of March, Amanda Scheer Demme, the brash promoter of two of the hottest clubs in Los Angeles, Teddy's and Tropicana Bar, both at the newly renovated Roosevelt hotel …
Gawker:
Burkle in Bed With the Times?  —  A lot has been written about the New York Times' copious coverage of our little dust-up with the Burkle excrescence.  —  The Boston Phoenix called the paper of record "gullible" and said it was "spun" by the greasy grocer, noting, "The Times' skepticism …
Discussion: StarsOrbis and Gothamist
FemaleFirst:
Jerry Hall's impotence ads  —  Jerry Hall is the face of new impotence sex drug Levitra.  —  Pharmaceutical giant Bayer have signed the stunning model-turned-actress to promote the Viagra rival because of her "open attitude to sex and relationships'.  —  The beautiful star …
Discussion: StarsOrbis
Michael McCall:
Kenny Rogers: Not Ready to 'Fold 'Em' … In his best-known song, Kenny Rogers talked about knowing "when to walk away."  Perhaps he hasn't quite yet reached that point.  —  Promoting his new album Water & Bridges on American Idol last week, the 67-year-old country legend introduced himself …
E! Online:
Brace Yourself for Some Very Un-Model-Like Behavior  —  More than 60 fresh faces were launched into the world of fashion with the help of America's Next Top Model.  But it hasn't always been pretty.  —  America's Next Top Model: The E! True Hollywood Story takes you behind the runway of this blockbuster reality series.
Discussion: popbytes
Contactmusic.com:
ANGRY BURNS JAILED FOR ATTACKING EX  —  Eighties pop star PETE BURNS was arrested last night (16APR04) after he allegedly attacked ex-boyfriend MICHAEL SIMPSON in a jealous rage.  Burns, who recently starred on British reality TV show CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER, was reportedly furious …
Discussion: StarsOrbis
FemaleFirst:
Kevin Federline Enjoys 'Pimp' Tag  —  Kevin Federline Loves 'pimp' Reputation.  —  Aspiring rapper KEVIN FEDERLINE loves his image as a 'pimp' because it gives him more credibility as a rapper, but insists he won't let his reputation extend to home life with wife BRITNEY SPEARS.
Discussion: StarsOrbis
Serena Kappes:
WEEK AHEAD: Julia's Broadway Opening  —  The play is the thing for Julia Roberts, whose Broadway show Three Days of Rain officially opens on Wednesday.  PEOPLE looks at the Oscar winner's trip to the stage, plus other events to watch for in the coming week:
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Sarah / Celebrity Baby Blog:
Introducing Moses Martin!  —  We've finally confirmed his previously confusing birth facts: Moses was born around 9 am on Saturday April 8th, weighing 8 lbs, 4 oz, by cesearean section, at Mount Sinai (how fitting!) in New York City.  Still don't know middle names for sure though - although the Bruce Anthony rumor still stands!
 
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