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12:55 PM ET, May 17, 2006

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BBC:
McCartney and Mills to separate  —  Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Heather Mills are to separate after four years of marriage, it has been confirmed to the BBC.  —  Sir Paul and Mills, a former model, married in June 2002.  They had a daughter, Beatrice, a year later.
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Jennifer Quinn / Associated Press:
Paul McCartney, Wife Blame Media for Split  —  LONDON - Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his second wife, Heather Mills McCartney, said Wednesday that they are separating after nearly four years of marriage, blaming intrusion from the media and insisting their split is amicable.
Discussion: Jossip and Us Weekly
Michael Holden / Reuters:   Ex-Beatle McCartney blames media for marriage split
Solvej Schou / Associated Press:
Latest Spears Photos Spark Safety Debate  —  LOS ANGELES - It's not a role she auditioned for, but pop star Britney Spears has become a poster woman for child car-seat safety.  —  "In one regard, she's done more for child safety-seat awareness than anyone else in California," …
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Tina Sims / The National Ledger:
Britney Spears Fights Back: 'I Broke No Law'  —  Britney Spears was again under attack for her driving habits with her infant son Sean Preston.  The former pop tart was snapped by photographers driving in Malibu on Monday with Baby Sean Preston strapped in the back seat, allegedly facing the wrong way — forward.
Discussion: Fatback and Collards
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Dickinson: Britney a 'hick,' should dump Kevin  —  Plus: Liz Phair is ambivalent about adoption  —  Model Janice Dickinson had some harsh words for Britney Spears.  —  You know your hubby lacks class if even Janice Dickinson thinks he's trashy.  —  Britney Spears, whose public image …
Discussion: The Superficial and Cele|bitchy
TMZ:
Paris and Brandon Davis — The Incredible Hatred Toward Lindsay  —  Shocking video is filled with obscenities and venom  —  (May 17, 12:00PM ET) — To say Paris Hilton and ne'er-do-well pal Brandon Davis hate Lindsay Lohan is one of the great Hollywood understatements of 2006.
Agence France Presse:
Critics crucify 'Da Vinci Code' in Cannes  —  The most hotly-awaited movie of the year "The Da Vinci Code" failed to crack an audience of movie critics here at a sneak preview ahead of Wednesday's opening of the Cannes Film Festival.  —  Several whistles instead of applause were all that greeted …
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David Germain / Associated Press:
'Da Vinci Code' Misses the Mark for Critics
Discussion: Defamer
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Tori Spelling Wore White  —  And so did her trashy husband.  People magazine has brought us (and I'm sure paid Tori a good C-List sum of cash) these lovely photos.  Don't you wish you were there.  What's even more priceless than the photos themselves, are the captions that accompany the photos.
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FemaleFirst:   Tori Spelling pregnancy rumours
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
It's a Boy for Isaac Hayes and Wife … Soul singer and former South Park star Isaac Hayes and his wife Adjowa are the parents of a baby boy, the couple have announced.  —  Nana Kwadjo Hayes - Hayes's fourth son and his first with Adjowa - was born April 10 and weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz., said spokesman Rob Moore.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Sky News:
GUESS THE TATTOO LOVER  —  This star clearly doesn't ever have to worry about filling her wrists and forearms with bangles and bracelets.  —  She's got a keyboard there instead.  —  There's a big hint in the object etched onto this British celebrity's body - in that she fancies herself as a bit of a rock chick.
TMZ:
How Janet Jackson Dumped 70 Pounds  —  Pancakes and filet mignon are the new diet food  —  (May 16) — The buzz in Hollywood is about Janet's gigantic loss — but this particular loss is a good thing.  Ms. Jackson has shrunk into a shadow of her former large self, and only TMZ knows how she did it.
Access Hollywood:
A Christina-Mariah Feud?  —  Access Hollywood's Billy Bush spent a day with Christina Aguilera back in 2002, and now four years later, Christina's will to titillate is still there.  —  But gone are the chaps and bikini top, and in their place - nothing.  —  We caught up with the 'Dirrty' diva as she bared all for a GQ photo shoot.
Bridget Byrne / Associated Press:
Jennifer Garner says 'Alias' had a good run  —  BURBANK, Calif. - "Alias" is coming in from the cold.  "I think we have done these characters justice and to do any more would be pushing it," says series star Jennifer Garner, who plays double-agent Sydney Bristow, perhaps TV's …
Discussion: Fatback and Collards and POPSUGAR
Life Style Extra:
Katie Holmes gets baby blues?  —  LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Katie Holmes is reportedly exhausted and "constantly in tears" since giving birth to daughter Suri - sparking speculation she could have the baby blues.  —  According to Britain's The Sun newspaper, friends say the actress breaks …
FemaleFirst:
Pete Doherty's bloody stunt  —  Pete Doherty squirted a syringe-full of his own blood at cameramen during an interview.  —  The wild rocker had initially refused to join his Babyshambles bandmates for the interview with MTV News, which took place backstage after a gig in Berlin.
New York Post:
THEY'RE SOLD ON THE DONALD  —  May 17, 2006 — DONALD Trump may rank No. 4 on a new list of the world's most effective pitchmen when it comes to selling to men - but buyer beware.  While men's fashion bible DNR gushes over Trump as "a one-man branding bonanza," it turns out his shilling skills are a double-edged sword.
Associated Press:
Cowell Picks Hicks to Be Next 'Idol'  —  Simon Cowell predicts that the gray-haired Taylor Hicks will be the next "American Idol."  "I'm going to say he's the favorite, but what do I know?" the "Idol" judge told Jay Leno on NBC's "Tonight Show" on Monday.  —  Cowell had earlier predicted …
 
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PALATE STRETCHER
Discussion: Jossip
Michael Starr / New York Post:
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Exclusive First Look: Superman Returns Poster
pr-inside.com:
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Tashi Singh / The Post Chronicle:
Alanis Morissette Exploded In Anger When She Grew Breasts
Discussion: Dlisted
imnotobsessed.com:
Ashley Olsen Is Being Kidnapped!
Associated Press:
Report: Nicole Kidman Says She's Engaged
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Rick Porter / Zap2it:
A Final 'Commander' Performance?
Discussion: TV Squad
Kasie Hunt / Associated Press:
Cosby: Blacks Should Fix Own Communities
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt
United Nations:
Nicole Kidman hails UN Development Fund for Women's 30th anniversary
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Jossip:
Is it Officially the Third Return of Radar?  Adam Moss Needs …
Discussion: Gawker and BlogNYC
USA Today:
These stars have embraced growth
Discussion: Defamer
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Adriana Lima Will Slap You
Discussion: Hollywood Rag and Cele|bitchy
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Steve Carell + Sheep = Pain