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1:25 PM ET, May 23, 2006

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Pete Norman / People.com:
With Baby 'Imminent,' Brad Skips Cannes  —  Brad Pitt sent his regrets for failing to make it to the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday - though he had a good reason: "imminent" fatherhood.  —  The star was due to join costars Cate Blanchett and Gael Garcia Bernal for Tuesday morning's screening …
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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
Just Jared:
Brad & Angelina Eat At Oyster Bar
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt and Pittwatch.com
Lowri Williams / Entertainmentwise:
Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Concerned Over Baby's Health
Discussion: The Gossipist
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
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 …
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Jessica Simpson RAW  —  Yes, this what Jessica Simpson looks like without makeup and her hair done.  We will assume that she will have her regular hair guru present for her upcoming Maxim cover shoot.  Jessica is said to be going for the sexy yet classy pinup look.
Derek Hail:
Jessica Simpson is scarey without makeup
Discussion: Celebguru
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.
Discussion: Dlisted and Celebrity Hijinx
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!
TMZ:
First Look at Brooke's Baby  —  Shields goes out to lunch with new baby girl  —  (May 22, 7:20PM ET) — Cameras got their first look at Brooke Shields' 1-month-old daughter, Grier, over the weekend.  Brooke was at The Ivy on the Shore in Santa Monica, Calif. with her husband …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Penn Jillette and Wife Welcome Baby Zolten  —  Comedian Penn Jillette and his wife, Emily, have given a traditional name to their newborn son, who arrived Monday: Zolten Penn.  —  At least, it's more traditional than the handle they gave their first-born girl last June: Moxie CrimeFighter.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Dr. 90210 Comes To The Rescue  —  Dr. Robert Rey, who stars on Dr. 90210 was aboard a flight to Los Angeles when he stepped into hero mode.  Now with the title of article being "'Dr. 90210' Star Takes Down Passenger on Jet," I have say I wasn't quite as impressed when you read the first paragraph of the article.
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: TV Squad, Jossip, Gawker and popbytes
Nicholas White / People.com:
Jen, Vince Keep Their Distance at Premiere … Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn kept a healthy distance between them at Monday's Los Angeles premiere of their new romantic comedy, The Break-Up.  —  Aniston walked the red carpet a good five minutes before Vaughn, and the pair never got within 25 feet of each other.
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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Dean Goodman / Reuters:
Madonna crucifies herself in LA tour opener
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog and Us Weekly
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
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 …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Sandra Seeks to Halt Alleged Stalker  —  Sandra Bullock is seeking to extend a three-year-old stay-away order against a man she accuses of stalking her across three states, according to court documents obtained by the Associated Press.  —  On June 6, 2003, Los Angeles Superior Court …
Discussion: HotOnlineNews.com
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
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 …
 
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David Germain / Associated Press:
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Justin Chang / Variety:
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From Mediagazer:

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Kamala Harris, who mostly avoided interviews over the past few months, sets out on a media blitz, including the Call Her Daddy podcast, The View, and 60 Minutes

Financial Times:
Sources: New York Sun owner Dovid Efune is close to striking a deal to buy The Telegraph for £550M+, more than what others like National World offered

Committee to Protect Journalists:
At least 128 journalists and media workers, all but five of them Palestinian, have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war in the year since the October 7 attack

 
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