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7:40 AM ET, May 24, 2006

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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
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David A. Keeps / Los Angeles Times:
'Idol' odds in the homestretch  —  After five seasons, some trends have emerged, although it's still rather difficult to predict who will win.  —  For the third time in five years, "American Idol" has become a battle of the sexes: a beauty contestant belter — Katharine McPhee — versus the prematurely gray Taylor Hicks.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:   Taylor, Katharine in Idol Battle
Michael K / Dlisted:
What are the Final 2 American Idols Singing Tonight?
Discussion: Bricks and Stones and Us Weekly
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.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Sandra Bullock's Stalker Problems  —  Yes, Sandy has a stalker.  The actress wants to extend a three-year-old stay-away order against a man she accuses of stalking her across three states.  That's pretty serious.  Thomas James Weldon, the stalker, is said to have mental problems.
Discussion: People.com and HotOnlineNews.com
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Joal Ryan / E! Online:   Bullock Vying for Time  —  It's been nearly three years since …
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Forget Kabbalah, Britney's baby is her religion  —  Plus: No pre-nup for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban  —  Why did Britney Spears really dump Kabbalah?  —  The pop star revealed on her Web site that she was ditching the trendy religion for motherhood.  "I no longer study Kaballah," she recently wrote, "my baby is my religion."
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
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
Gallery of the Absurd:
High School Textbooks of the Future?  —  Randomly scattered on the floor of my art studio was an anatomy book, a page torn from Star magazine showing a "pin-thin" Nicole Richie, and a newspaper article about the decline of the American public school system.  At that moment, I had a nightmarish vision...
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
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
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.
TMZ:
'Dr. 90210' Star Takes Down Passenger on Jet  —  Robert Rey subdues man who rushes cabin  —  (May 22) — TMZ has learned that Dr. Robert Rey, one of the stars on 'Dr 90210,' subdued an elderly man who rushed the cabin on an American Airlines jet.  —  The incident happened today on Flight 427, headed to Los Angeles from Austin.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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 …
MTV:
Mariah Carey Plots Mimi's Touring Adventure  —  Sean Paul will open part of the two-month tour, which kicks off August 5 in Miami.  —  Now that Mimi's been emancipated for a while, she's ready to have a little adventure — so Mariah Carey's taking her on one, launching her first full-scale …
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!
FemaleFirst:
Jennifer Lopez gets reality show  —  Jennifer Lopez is set to star in a new MTV reality series called 'Moves'.  —  The 'Jenny From The Block' singer - who originally found fame on US comedy series, 'In Living Colour' - will select and audition dancers to star in a show which follows their constant struggle to get their big break.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
POPSUGAR:
Tori Spelling Tries Too Hard  —  What do you think they are trying to tell us?  The Tori Spelling pregnancy rumors started back in November but their quickie private wedding made the speculation even greater.  Now this photo is basically screaming "rub the pregnant belly."
 
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TMZ:
Celeb Jackets to Die For
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Michelle Rodriguez to serve more jail time
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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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