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12:05 PM ET, May 23, 2006

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People.com:
Michelle Rodriguez Gets 60 Days in Jail  —  Lost actress Michelle Rodriguez was sentenced to 60 days in the Los Angeles County jail Monday for violating her probation.  —  Judge Rex Heeseman, without fanfare, read off Rodriguez's other sanctions related to her DUI arrest in December …
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Associated Press:
'Lost' Actress Rodriguez Sentenced Again  —  LOS ANGELES - Actress Michelle Rodriguez, who served five days in jail in Hawaii last month for drunk driving, must serve 60 days for violating her probation with that arrest, a spokesman for the city attorney said Monday.
TMZ:
Rodriguez Gets Jail Time — Again  —  'Lost' star sentenced for violating her probation  —  (May 22, 6:00PM ET) — 'Lost' star Michelle Rodriguez has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for violating her probation.  —  Rodriguez was arrested in December on suspicion of drunk driving in Honolulu.
Discussion: Dlisted and Hot Momma Drama
Tashi Singh / The Post Chronicle:
Breathe!  Angelina Jolie Tries To Bring On Birth With Yoga  —  As she works her way through the onset of labor and the inevitable birth of her first natural child, Angelina Jolie is practicing a daily yoga regimen to help her encourage the onset of labor and an easier birth.
Discussion: Celebguru
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Just Jared:
Brad & Angelina Eat At Oyster Bar  —  Brad Pitt, 42, Angelina Jolie, 30, son Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 4, and daughter Zahara Jolie-Pitt, 1, and all their staff including their nannies and security team had dinner together at the"Oyster Bar" in Namibia this past Saturday.
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt and Pittwatch.com
Lowri Williams / Entertainmentwise:
Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Concerned Over Baby's Health  —  Zahara is not well...  The heavily pregnant Angelina Jolie and her man Brad Pitt are said to be extremely worried over the health of their baby adopted daughter Zahara.  —  The Hollywood couple had been concerned that Zahara …
Discussion: The Gossipist
Derek Hail:
Jessica Simpson is scarey without makeup  —  Jessica Simpson may be losing the battle against her sister, Ashlee Simpson, to see who is the sexier Simpson.  On a much more positive note, I no longer need to make my girlfriend wear a paper bag with Jessica Simpson's picture printed on it during sex …
Discussion: Celebguru
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Jack Ryan / The Post Chronicle:
Pinup Jessica Simpson? Singer Ready To 'Pop Right In To You'
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Life Style Extra:   Jessica Simpson's bare faced cheek
MSNBC:
Namibians call for Brangelina baby holiday  —  Half of populace wants day of birth as national honor, informal poll says  —  LANGSTRAND, Namibia - Half of Namibians voting in an informal radio survey believe the day Angelina Jolie gives birth should be declared a national holiday …
Discussion: Wizbang Pop!
Associated Press:
Reality Star's Daughter Dies in SUV Crash  —  FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The daughter of a cable television reality show star, died when the stolen SUV she was in rolled and crashed into some trees, authorities said.  —  Barbara Katy Chapman, daughter of Duane "Dog" Chapman, was killed along with the car's driver …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:   Dog the Bounty Hunter Star Marries
NY Daily News:
A real coup for Chavez?  Not according to Stone  —  Oliver Stone has branded Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez a liar.  —  Chavez declared on Sunday that the "JFK" director was teaming with British producer John Daly to make a film about the 2002 military coup against him.
ABCNEWS:
Charles Gibson Named Sole Anchor of 'World News Tonight'  —  Elizabeth Vargas to Step Down to Take Maternity Leave and Return to Co-Anchor '20/20' and Anchor ABC News Specials in the Fall  —  May 23, 2006 — ABC News has named Charles Gibson to be sole anchor of "World News Tonight."
Discussion: Jossip, Gawker and popbytes
David / Queerty - The gay blog:
Confessions From A Madonna Tour  —  Yes, yes, we love our Madonna around here, and we're not going to defend ourselves.  Especially not after the murmurs emanating from Los Angeles since the weekend, when Madge's Confessions Tour kicked off with final dress rehearsels and the tour opener …
Discussion: Film Experience Blog and MollyGood
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Lola Ogunnaike / New York Times:
From 'Idol' to Empire: The Success of Ryan Seacrest  —  Each day at 4 a.m. Ryan Seacrest, the tireless host of "American Idol," is wide awake staring at a schedule that frightens even him at times.  "There are certainly days when I'm brushing my teeth and thinking, 'How are you going to have the energy to do all of this today?' "
Discussion: reality blurred … and Us Weekly
FemaleFirst:
Jennifer Aniston's creamy love  —  Jennifer Aniston has called new love Vince Vaughn "the cream of the crop".  —  The former 'Friends' beauty - who has never officially confirmed the pair are romancing - said she is full of praise for the handsome actor, who she met when they filmed 'The Break Up' together.
Discussion: Celebguru
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Mike Baron / The Post Chronicle:   Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn Open Up To Access Hollywood!
NEWS.com.au:
Michelle's dad under arrest  —  HE is the future father-in-law of Aussie actor Heath Ledger and a world-renowned share trading guru who travels the world revealing his stock market secrets.  —  But, instead of participating in a string of seminars to help Australian investors make millions …
TMZ:
Denise Goes After Charlie's Pension  —  New divorce filing attaches actor's retirement money  —  (May 22, 6:30PM ET) — The ugly Denise Richards-Charlie Sheen divorce case just got uglier.  —  In a May 18 court filing, Richards asked that Sheen's pension funds be made part of the proceedings …
Anne Thompson / Hollywood Reporter:
Rookie helmer slides into Fortnight  —  CANNES — "Lying" doesn't have a sales agent.  It was shot in digital video by a rookie director and cost less than $1 million.  But it could prove itself one of the unexpected success stories of the Festival de Cannes.
Just Jared:
David Beckham Shirtless … Yowzas!  Seemingly naked David Beckham dancing on rooftops!  One onlooker said, "David looked amazing - he's so toned, muscular and in perfect shape, he looked like he could have walked straight off a TV commercial.  He was dancing while Victoria lay sunbathing.
Discussion: Celebguru
POPSUGAR:
Jessica & Victoria - Meeting of the Minds  —  Jessica Simpson and Victoria Principal were caught in LA on a lunch date.  I am guessing it has to do with research for the Dallas movie that Jessica really wants to be a part of.  It could also be something to do with skincare since we know Jessica …
David Germain / Associated Press:
Secrets of X-Womanhood Disclosed  —  CANNES, France - The women of "X-Men: The Last Stand" can kick your butt.  The Associated Press sat down with Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, Rebecca Romijn and Anna Paquin at the Cannes Film Festival, where the movie premiered.
Discussion: Defamer
 
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