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10:55 PM ET, May 19, 2006

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TMZ:
Britney Breaks Down After Almost Dropping Her Baby  —  Spears overcome by emotion after incident  —  (May 19, 11:55AM ET) — It was too much for Britney Spears to take.  Shortly after stumbling on a New York street and almost dropping Sean Preston, Britney broke down crying.
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TMZ:
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Britney's Stumble  —  First video of mom-to-be almost dropping toddler in NYC  —  (May 19) — TMZ has obtained EXCLUSIVE VIDEO of Britney Spears nearly falling to the ground and dropping her eight-month-old child Sean Preston.  —  The video shows Britney leaving the Ritz Carlton …
Extra:
Sources Report Angelina Jolie Due Any Minute  —  The buzz is flying from Hollywood to Namibia and back again that "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" co-stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie could be new parents any minute!  —  In fact, sources tell "Extra" that Angelina could go into labor in the next 48 hours.
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Quentin Tarantino Thinks Fergie is Sexy  —  Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez have teamed up to make the much anticipated horror film, Grind House, but to make sure it's scary, they've announced Fergie (a.k.a. Stacy Ferguson) has joined the cast.  In what must be some kind of inside joke between …
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Is Britney Spears Bodyguard A 70's Gay Porn Star?  —  The mustache is a bit fuller these days, but the chin is still the same.  Say hello to Jon King, former gay porn star.  —  Thanks to Towleroad for noticing this.
Discussion: WOW Report
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Britney Spears Is Only Human
Gawker:
Axl Rose, Tommy Hilfiger, and the Disappearing Item  —  From our gilded mailbag: … Innneresting!  We don't have a copy of the first edition, so we can't confirm anything (but if you do, send us a scan and we'll give you some candy).  It's the case of the phantom gossip item — and why was it removed from later editions?
Discussion: Best Week Ever and Popwatch | Blog
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Mischa Barton DOA on "O.C."  —  If fans are angry that Mischa Barton spilled the beans earlier this week about her character Marissa's fate on The O.C. season finale... well, there's not much they can do about it.  —  Just as Barton said, Marissa Cooper didn't make it out of Southern California alive Thursday night.
Discussion: Hot Momma Drama
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Access Hollywood:
Stacy Keibler Suffers Seizure  —  NEW YORK (May 19, 2006) — Access has learned that "Dancing with the Stars" alum Stacy Keibler suffered a minor seizure at the ABC Upfronts — the fall schedule presentation to advertisers.  —  Stacy was sent to the hospital Tuesday, where doctors ran tests …
Discussion: Tabloid Whore!
Hollywoodtuna:
When Is Boogie Nights 2 Coming Out?  —  I don't know what Heather Graham has been up to lately, but these pictures of her at theDiesel store launch have given me some ideas as to what I would like her to be up to.  Let's just say it would involve me, a camera, a small crew and a lot of Gatorade.
Discussion: The Green Straw
Charles Winters / queerplanet.us:
The Gossip Party with Charles Winters Take 5  —  The Gossip Party is packed full of juice this week with everything from fallen Kabbalists to engagements, break-ups, pregnancy, and a cat fight!  Lets get this party started with some Breaking Clay Aiken News!!
Defamer:
TO DO SPECIAL EDITION: BUYING THE BLUTHS  —  With news that the much-loved, little-watched Arrested Development might find a second life on Showtime following its Fox cancellation lingering long after the show's series finale, fans really never had a chance to say goodbye.
Discussion: TV Squad and ohnotheydidnt
NY Daily News:
Crowe reveals a beautiful mind for telling jokes  —  Russell Crowe, comedian?  —  The usually brooding actor had an upper West Side audience that included Sting and Trudie Styler in stitches Wednesday night.  —  Shedding his telephone-slinging image, Crowe jested like Shecky while performing …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
the Insider:
Donny & Marie: A Little Bit Botoxed?  —  What happens when brother-sister duo DONNY and MARIE OSMOND are reunited for a candid sit-down?  Laughter, tears and some silly surprises!  Tonight, they're asking each other some intimate questions and the answers aren't what you'd expect.
Discussion: Pop Culture Junkies
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Naomi Campbell To Throw 72-Hour Brithday Party For Herself  —  Contrary to earlier reports, cellphones will not be included in the goodie bags provided for the guests.  Where is this little fete going to take place?  In Dubai of course. … Naomi Campbell Goes Overboard for Birthday [Starpulse]
Discussion: Starpulse News Blog
POPSUGAR:
Rebecca Romijn No Longer Pepper Dennis  —  Rebecca was on Letterman last night to promote X3.  Luckily there will supposedly be an X Men 4 since Pepper Dennis didn't make it onto the CW schedule.  BTW, her legs are insane.  —  As for a wedding update, Rebecca said, "Honestly, I don't know.
Jim Roberts / The National Ledger:
Revenge on Paris Hilton?  Lindsay Lohan to Meet Latsis at Cannes  —  Will Lindsay Lohan seek revenge on Paris Hilton for the unbelievable barrage of insults Brandon Davis hurled at her while Paris Hilton giggled like a school girl in LA earlier this week?  —  A published report says she was quiet on Thursday night.
TMZ:
Judging Britney  —  Unfairly attacked or reckless parent?  —  (May 19, 4:30PM ET) — Britney Spears has got a case of the baby blues.  A series of very public problematic incidents in the last several months have seen the pop princess' parenting skills come under serious question.
People.com:
Ben & Jen Settle Into Parenthood  —  How do you make a big lug like Ben Affleck go all warm and fuzzy?  Ask him about the new woman in his life: his 6-month-old daughter Violet.  —  On May 9 the Cambridge, Mass., native poked his head into Cataloni's, a Boston neighborhood bar …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
NME:
MIA denied entry to the US  —  The star wants to get on with her new album  —  MIA has been denied a visa to visit or work in the US by immigration officials.  —  The British Sri-Lankan star has posted a blog entry on her MySpace site talking about the situation, which she says her lawyers are currently trying to sort out.
Discussion: Byron Crawford.com
TinaB / Glitterati Gossip:
Rebecca Romijn Says She's Ready To Be A Mom  —  Rebecca Romijn visits The Late Show with David Letterman - May 18  —  Rebecca Romijn says she's ready to start a family.  —  The actress - who is engaged to Jerry O'Connell - admits she's wanted kids for some time but was waiting for the right guy:
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