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James Vicini / Reuters:
Anna Nicole Smith wins ruling — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Playmate of the Year Anna Nicole Smith won from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday a new chance to collect millions of dollars she claims her late Texas oil tycoon husband promised her. — The justices unanimously overturned …
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New York Times:
Anna Nicole Smith Wins Supreme Court Case — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that one-time stripper and Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith could pursue part of her late husband's oil fortune. — Justices gave new legal life to Smith's bid to collect millions of dollars from the estate of J. Howard Marshall II.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Stones' Keith Richards Injured in Fiji — Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards suffered a concussion in Fiji, a band spokeswoman said on Saturday, Reuters reports. The rocker is said to be recovering in a New Zealand hospital. — Band spokeswoman Fran Curtis has said that Richards …
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NY Daily News:
Clark's reading of Duke case — America's grand dame of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, has been doing some sleuthing from the headlines. — Asked at the Mystery Writers of America's annual Edgar Awards Thursday what real-life puzzle she would most like to have solved, Clark answered …
David Bauder / Associated Press:
Network Newsmagazines Struggle to Survive — NEW YORK - The point was so important that Diane Sawyer was compelled to make it twice during a "Primetime" episode on battling stepfamilies. — "You want reality TV?" she asked. "Tonight, you get it. Starting now." — The appeal couldn't be any more plain, or plaintive.
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Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Cher Says She'll Replace Celine in '08 — Cher Says She'll Replace Celine in '08 — Cher, the mighty mighty Cher, has not retired after all. She told me on Friday night it's definite: she will replace Celine Dion at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. — As with Celine, Caesars will build …
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Arjan Writes / arjanwrites music blog:
Coachella Day 2 — The 2006 Coachella Arts & Music Festival concluded last night with stellar performances by Madonna and Scissor Sisters. Yes, the indie kids rocked it to the profanity of Madonna and the glitter of Scissor Sisters. I had an amazing day on Sunday also enjoying performances by Infadels …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Don Johnson a Father for Fifth Time — Don Johnson and his wife Kelley celebrated their seventh anniversary with the birth of their third child, a son, a rep for the Miami Vice and Nash Bridges star announced Sunday. — The 27 1/2" long, 7 lb. baby boy, who is yet to be named …
Kimberly Nordyke / Hollywood Reporter:
Carter reality series part of new E! slate — E! Entertainment Television is set to announce today a slate of new series and specials, including an unscripted show centering on the real-life drama of singers Nick and Aaron Carter and their sisters. — Also on the slate are new series examining …
Bill Carter / New York Times:
How a Hit Almost Failed Its Own Audition — Simon Cowell, left, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson before judging a show in May 2004. Mr. Cowell is known for his sharp tongue, Ms. Abdul for being polite and Mr. Jackson for being affable. — Network television programmers face a challenging job …
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Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Rosie's Contract: She Can't Cut Her Hair — Rosie's Contract: She Can't Cut Her Hair — Rosie O'Donnell's new mega contract with ABC has one absolute proviso: the former talk show queen cannot cut her hair. — You may recall there was an uproar toward the end of Rosie's run …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Ellen DeGeneres Tops Daytime Emmys … Ellen DeGeneres proved the darling of Friday night's 33rd annual Daytime Emmy ceremony, taking home the award for best talk-show host for the second time and the top prize for best talk show for the third year running. — "This means a lot of me," …
Associated Press:
Madonna Thrills Fans at Music Festival — Madonna thrilled thousands of fans at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Sunday, even as she brought a mainstream feel to the traditionally edgy event. — A swollen outdoor crowd erupted in cheers after the Material Girl made her entrance inside …
Associated Press:
Dean of Hollywood Lawyers Faces Legal Woes — When A-list stars have legal troubles or need to negotiate seven-figure movie deals, they often turn to powerhouse attorney Bert Fields. — The 77-year-old legal legend has built a reputation as one of the most feared litigators in Hollywood …
FemaleFirst:
Paris Hilton's smoke turn-on — Paris Hilton thinks smoking is sexy. — The blonde socialite - renowned for her love of partying - likes the way she looks when she sparks up a cigarette. — She said: "Smoking is so sexy. — "It's like so cool how you all smoke everywhere in the UK.'
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Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Britney has the baby blues — Unexcited mother-to-be spotted shopping for baby clothes — Britney Spears with son Sean Preston. The new mom is reportedly pregnant with her second child and his hoping for a girl. — Looks like Britney Spears is thinking pink - but feeling blue.
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Just Jared:
Brangelina Airport — Time Magazine released their TIME 100, a list of global icons —100 men and women whose power, talent or moral example is transforming our world. Angelina Jolie was listed under "Heroes & Pioneers" and an article by Deputy Secretary-General of the U.N. Mark Malloch Brown was posted...