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8:30 AM ET, May 20, 2006

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Lynda Johnson / The National Ledger:
Jennifer Aniston Pal Courteney Cox Shovels Dirt on Angelina Jolie  —  Former 'Friends' star Courteney Cox plans to dish on all the A-listers in her upcoming TV show, Dirt.  And reserved for a big shovel will be pal Jennifer Aniston's ex hubby Brad Pitt and his gal pal and pregnant mom-to-be Angelina Jolie.
Discussion: D*ana's Dirt and Pittwatch.com
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Lynda Johnson / The National Ledger:
Difficult Birth: Is Angelina Jolie Still In Labor?  —  With Angelina Jolie's thin frame, many were concerned that she may have a difficult time giving birth.  Reports from Namibia say that the sultry actress went in to labor in what would now be over 13 hours ago.
Discussion: Pittwatch.com and Best Week Ever
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.
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 …
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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
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:
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]
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Starpulse / Starpulse News Blog:   Naomi Campbell Goes Overboard for Birthday
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!
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
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.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Brandon Davis Needs to Grow Some Balls!
Discussion: Best Week Ever and We Love Celebs!
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
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.
Discussion: StarsOrbis and Starpulse News Blog
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
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.
Phil / Egotastic!:
New Superman Returns TV Spots & Poster  —  Superman Returns is getting closer and closer, which means the marketing campaigns are getting into high gear.  Take a second to check these two new TV commercials.  The first one is similar to the theatrical trailer, but has a few new clips not seen before …
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Britney's Message  —  It's the never-ending day of Britney news.  The latest is a message Britney supposedly left on her website which has since been taken down.  We hope it's a nice little poem for you know who....  It was only a matter of time before this new campaign has started.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
Conan O'Brien to host Emmy Awards  —  LOS ANGELES — The assignment for hosting the awards show honoring television's best work is going to NBC's Conan O'Brien.  —  The 43-year-old comedian will host the "58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards" on Aug. 27.  The show will air live from the Shrine Auditorium on NBC.
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog
Nikki Finke / Deadline Hollywood Daily:
First B.O. Reports on Da Vinci Code  —  2ND UPDATE: *I'm told Friday night U.S. box office "very strong" for Da Vinci Code and early estimates of $60 mil by the studio for the domestic gross "too low."  UPDATE: *Predominantly Catholic countries like Italy and Mexico close to breaking box office records.
Discussion: WOW Report
empireonline.com:
Murphy Noodles Around Japan  —  Brittany is The Ramen Girl  —  Since the Japanese seem content to feed the West a steady diet of horrors that we can turn into less-impressive remakes, doesn't it seem right that Hollywood can send its own terrors to the Far East?
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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!!
 
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