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9:50 AM ET, May 24, 2006

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Solvej Schou / Associated Press:
It's McPhee versus Hicks' on 'Idol'  —  LOS ANGELES - In Tuesday night's final showdown between ashen-haired soulster Taylor Hicks and sultry Katharine McPhee, the "American Idol" winner was clear to one person: Simon Cowell.  —  "Assuming that I was right — the show was tied …
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Sarah Rodman / Boston Globe:
No to Taylor  —  The soul man's shtick wore thin many 'Whoo!'s ago  —  If you saw Taylor Hicks performing in a bar on your Caribbean vacation, you would probably be pleasantly surprised by the B-plus quality of his blue-eyed soul rasp and mildly amused by his spastic gyrations and rhythm-impaired dance moves.
Discussion: Wizbang Pop!
ABCNEWS:
What Happens to the Loser of 'American Idol'?  —  Not All Runners-Up Go On to Fame and Fortune  —  May 23, 2006 — We all know what happens to the winner of "American Idol."  —  Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino and Carrie Underwood have all become part of a national conversation.
Discussion: Defamer
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:   Taylor, Katharine in Idol Battle
David A. Keeps / Los Angeles Times:   'Idol' odds in the homestretch
Associated Press:
'Dr. 90210' helps restrain unruly air passenger  —  LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — An elderly man on an American Airlines flight was restrained by passengers, including television's "Dr. 90210," after he got out of his seat and shoved a flight attendant late Monday, officials said.
Discussion: Defamer
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TMZ:
'Dr. 90210' Star Takes Down Passenger on Jet
Discussion: StarsOrbis
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  See where the stars (Britney!  Mariah!) have been seen and heard  —  • Britney Spears, shopping with a pal at midtown Manhattan's Innovation Luggage.  After browsing for less than 10 minutes, the pregnant singer opted for a $219 Boyt Solera upright wheeled suitcase and the $168 matching satchel.
Joal Ryan / E! Online:
Bullock Vying for Time  —  It's been nearly three years since Sandra Bullock got a restraining order against an allegedly obsessed fan.  A warming up period it wasn't.  —  With the order set to expire next month, the actress is asking a Los Angeles court to extend it for at least another three years …
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Sandra Bullock's Stalker Problems
Discussion: People.com and HotOnlineNews.com
Tina Sims / The National Ledger:
Blonde on Blonde: Kristin Cavallari Slams Jessica Simpson  —  Here we go again.  In Hollywood - it's no fun without a catfight and reportedly there is one brewing between the young and beautiful Kristin Cavallari and her would-be rival Jessica Simpson.  —  And guess what the battle is over - why Nick Lachey of course.
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FemaleFirst:
Jessica Simpson's bare faced cheek
Discussion: The DarkHat
Josh Hart / The National Ledger:
Brad Pitt Blows Off Cannes, Confesses Angelina Jolie Ready to Pop  —  Brad Pitt had blown off has previous obligation to appear at the Cannes Film Festival but we're guessing he'll get a pass with a note from his mom to be as an excuse.  —  The reason the hunky Hollywood actor …
Discussion: Celebguru
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Are Tom and Katie on the rocks already?  —  Ashton Kutcher is dreaming of daddyhood  —  Did Katie Holmes take baby Suri to visit her family in Ohio without Tom Cruise?  —  Is there trouble in TomKat land?  —  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes reportedly got into a big fight …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR
Star:
JEN, WHO?  VINCE, WHO?  THE COUPLE IGNORE EACH OTHER AT THE BREAK-UP PREMIERE!  —  The sexy spark between The Break-Up co-stars Jennifer Aniston, 37, and Vince Vaughn, 36, may have ignited during shooting of the comedic film last year in Chicago, but judging by the duo's behavior …
Discussion: popbytes
FemaleFirst:
Jude Law rekindles Miller love?  —  Jude Law and ex-fiancee Sienna Miller are rumoured to have rekindled their stormy romance - again.  —  The couple - who have had an on/off relationship since Jude admitted sleeping with his children's nanny last year - were spotted on a night out with friends in Hollywood.
Discussion: HotOnlineNews.com
I Watch Stuff!:
Superman Returns to Taiwan  —  Taiwan has a hot new poster for Superman Returns, with a gorgeous look at our hero flying (and possibly punching) over the ocean.  Unlike the dark, moody, American poster, the Taiwanese version features a brighter, more optimistic view of the Man of Steel …
Discussion: The Superficial
Hollywoodtuna:
Halle Berry Is Boobalicious  —  Halle Berry is one of the few celebrities that is aging gracefully.  Especially her breasts.  Jesus!  I'm having difficulty typing because they're so disctracting.  Anyhow, she at Cannes promoting her new movie X-Men 3 and she's doing a great job at it.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Charles Gibson Named ABC News Anchor … Good Morning America host Charles Gibson is the new anchor of ABC's struggling World News Tonight, replacing Elizabeth Vargas, who is going on pregnancy leave later this summer, the network said Tuesday.  —  The announcement did not specify a role …
Discussion: Nosy Snoop
Campbell Robertson / New York Times:
Enter Stage Right: Live Advertisements  —  Seven fifty-five p.m. A moment, in theater, of whispered anticipation, of studying Playbills, of turning off cellphones.  And a perfect time, before a performance of "Stomp" at the Orpheum Theater in the East Village last night, for a commercial.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Bridget Jones Author Pregnant  —  Bridget Jones's Diary author Helen Fielding, 48, is expecting her second child in July, reports Britain's The Independent.  —  The Los Angeles-based Fielding already has a 2-year-old son, Dashiell, with her longtime partner Kevin Curran, an executive producer and writer on The Simpsons.
Just Jared:
Gavin Henson Shirtless … 20-year-old Welsh singer Charlotte Church and 24-year-old rugby star Gavin Henson took a weekend break tanning in Spain over the weekend.  Charlotte made sure to give Gavin a good suntan oil rub-down before baking in the sun.  More pictures in the gallery!
Discussion: Celebguru
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Geri Halliwell Names Daughter Bluebell  —  Inspired by the springtime flower, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has named her baby daughter, born May 14, Bluebell Madonna.  —  Saying she found the blooms inspiring during her pregnancy, the artist formerly known as Ginger Spice, 33 …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Keith Richards Home After Hospital Stay  —  Keith Richards has returned to his home in Weston, Conn., after undergoing surgery for a head injury in New Zealand.  —  "He is feeling great, happy to be home and looking forward to getting back on the road with the Rolling Stones next month," a publicist for Richards said in a statement.
 
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Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
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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:
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