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1:45 PM ET, May 24, 2006

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 Top News: 
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 …
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The Superficial:
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are fighting  —  Life & Style Weekly reports Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes got into a big fight which resulted in Holmes leaving Cruise behind and heading to Ohio to introduce baby Suri to family and friends. … It's hard to imagine it's taken Katie Holmes this long …
NY Daily News:
Brad's bike ride called wheely big mistake  —  Has Brad Pitt been reading the Britney Spears Child-Care Manual?  —  Spears, who has been blasted for putting her baby, Sean, at risk during recent car trips, has some company now that safety watchdogs are nipping at Pitt.
Discussion: The Superficial and Just Jared
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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
Associated Press:
Brad Pitt says baby's birth is 'imminent'
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog and Best Week Ever
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 …
Discussion: HotOnlineNews.com
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Sarah Rodman / Boston Globe:
No to Taylor  —  The soul man's shtick wore thin many 'Whoo!'s ago
Discussion: Wizbang Pop!
POPSUGAR:
Paris Paid To Wave  —  After reading this you will just hate her more.  Page Six reports, Paris went to Cannes because she made $200,000 to show up and wave at some charity even in Cannes.  In fact below is a pic of Paris and friends at at the De Grisogono party in Cannes.  Who do you hate more in the picture below?
I Watch Stuff!:
Ghost Rider Teaser Trailers  —  After watching the teaser trailers (there's both a domestic and international) to Ghost Rider, I've had a few thoughts as to why this looks like it will be as bad as director Mark Steven Johnson's previous films, Daredevil and Simon Birch.  —  1. Ghost Rider is stupid.
Discussion: Cinematical and Pop Candy
NY Daily News:
Donald, as an auctioneer, you blue it !  —  Donald, please!  Language!  —  "Put your freaking, f—g hand down!  You!  Who keeps waving in the air!" charity auctioneer Donald Trump ordered a dinner guest at Chelsea Piers during Monday night's fund-raiser benefiting the c for autistic children …
Discussion: Jossip
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.
POPSUGAR:
Willis Gets Wet  —  Bruce Willis was in the middle of an interview at Cannes when he got soaked by a huge wave.  Apparently that was it for the interview.  Click here for more pics and a video.  He seems to have handled it pretty well.  It's hard to feel bad for him - he is in Cannes enjoying the fabulous life of a movie star.
Discussion: MollyGood and ohnotheydidnt
TMZ:
Feds Raid Home of Photo Agency Head  —  Allegations of illegally hacking into Us Weekly computers  —  (May 23, 6:35PM ET) — TMZ has learned the FBI searched the home today of a woman who runs an LA paparazzi agency.  The allegation — her computers were used to illegally hack into the computers …
Discussion: Jossip
POPSUGAR:
Ryan Seacrest Still Fat  —  So a few weeks ago it came out that Ryan Seacrest was a chubby kid.  He was called chunky as a child and at the age of 13 he weighted around 180 pounds.  Obviously he has lost the weight and works hard with a trainer to keep his LA looks as perfect as possible.
Discussion: ETonline and We Love Celebs!
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.
Discussion: Jossip
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
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Mitch Marconi / The Post Chronicle:
Jennifer Aniston Shares Life, Nude Scene With Vince Vaughn
Discussion: Celebguru
AAP / Sydney Morning Herald:
Stars offered free plastic surgery at Cannes  —  Botox, an eye lift, tummy tuck or liposuction - it is all free if you are famous enough at the Cannes International Film Festival.  —  Big name actors, including Australia's Cate Blanchett and Hugh Jackman, are being offered plenty of free loot at the annual glitzy film fest.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Julia Stiles is Spread  —  They say this is Julia Stiles on the cover of next month's issue of Marie Claire.  I'll take their word for it, because her name is on the cover and it kinda looks like her, but I'm still not sure.  I don't see any black guys.
FemaleFirst:
Naomi Campbell keeps new man quiet  —  Naomi Campbell is desperate to keep her new lover a secret.  —  The supermodel was spotted spending a fortune on a mystery man in a boutique/bar on Broadway.  —  A member of staff told America's New York Post newspaper: "She bought thousands …
FemaleFirst:
Mischa Barton moving to London  —  Mischa Barton is moving to London - to learn how to act.  —  'The O.C.' star - whose character in the smash hit TV show.  Marissa, was recently killed off - feels naturally drawn to her British birthplace.  —  In an interview with America's Newsweek magazine …
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
Associated Press:
Streep to narrate Starbucks audiobooks  —  NEW YORK - Meryl Streep is narrating a pair of children's classics, "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Night Before Christmas," that will be released later this year as audiobooks at Starbucks coffeehouses.  —  "This is continuing our commitment …
FemaleFirst:
Britney Spears verses Federline  —  Britney Spears has apparently slammed husband Kevin Federline in a poem on her website.  —  The pop princess - who has been at the centre of months of rumours her marriage is on the rocks - posted the emotional verse on her official website on Saturday (20.05.06).
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
 
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I Watch Stuff!:
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
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Financial Times:
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