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4:00 PM ET, May 25, 2006

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Andy In Music / towleroad:
HE'S HUGE IN GERMANY!  —  I have to say the American Idol finale was about 1000% more entertaining than I thought it would be.  Tightly produced and smartly cast, the caliber of stars that it drew (Mary J. Blige, Prince, Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau) — all impressive!  The dramatic Clay Aiken makeover reveal — brilliant!
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People.com:
American Idol: What You Didn't See … Celebrities populated the stage during Wednesday's finale episode - but there was plenty of star power in the audience as well.  Some highlights:  —  • More than an hour before the start of the show, Bucky Covington's twin brother, Rocky …
USA Today:
'Proud,' 'Destiny' will be new 'Idol' singles
Discussion: TV Squad and reality blurred …
Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
Votes Come In, And Conspiracy Theories Come Out
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Is Britney putting marital woes into verse?  —  Plus: Jessica Simpson is lonely without Nick Lachey  —  Looks like Britney Spears is putting her marital woes into verse.  —  The pop princess, whose marriage to Kevin Federline is reportedly on the rocks, wrote an angst-filled poem that spoke of …
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Britney's Message is Back  —  Remember she wrote the unusual poem on her site with this pretty pic a few days ago and then it vanished.  Well, it's back.  The only difference now is it ends with, **This is for everyone who thinks they know me.  We hope Britney finds her way.
C B / cityrag:
Britney Spears' mysterious message
Discussion: SPIN, The DarkHat and We Love Celebs!
Jim Brogan / The Post Chronicle:
Breaking: Angelina Jolie To Have Baby On 6/4/06: Her Birthday  —  Soon-to-be new (biological) mother Angelina Jolie has, as we all know, been making herself as comfortable as possible in her African hideaway in Namibia, and now it has turned into what is being viewed by hundreds of 'pilgrims …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Namibian Governor Dashes Brangelina Rumors  —  Plenty of rumors have been floated about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are in Namibia awaiting the birth of their first child.  And now, a few more have been refuted.  —  For one thing, Samuel Nuuyoma, the governor of the Namibian province where Pitt …
FemaleFirst:
Brad Pitt's chief choice
Discussion: Celebguru, The DarkHat and Defamer
NY Daily News:
Wintour gives the 'Devil' its due  —  Fashionistas must have thought there was peyote in their popcorn Tuesday night when Vogue editrix Anna Wintour showed up at a VIP screening of "The Devil Wears Prada."  —  Could the imperious style queen have deigned to see the movie based on the book that had so mercilessly lampooned her?
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New York Post:
ANNA WINTOUR SKIPS PIX WITH STREEP  —  May 25, 2006 — ANNA Wintour has a sense of humor, but there are limits.  The icy Vogue editrix accepted Meryl Streep's invitation to Tuesday's screening of "The Devil Wears Prada" - which she wore - but avoided posing for a photo with Streep, who plays an icy fashion magazine editrix in the film.
Discussion: Dlisted
Josh Hart / The National Ledger:
Matt Leinart Takes Cardinals Advice, Blows Off Paris Hilton  —  A report last week said that former USC quarterback Matt Leinart was given a bit of a warning from his new NFL team the Arizona Cardinals to be careful with the paparazzi pictures and reportedly he was not to be snapped …
The Superficial:
Gisele Bundchen makes weird demands  —  According to Brazilian gossip sources, 26-year-old Gisele Bundchen has apparently sent out a decree saying she doesn't want to be photographed with models who are under 20 years old.  There's no reason specified, but I'm assuming it's either …
Alfons Luna / Agence France Presse:
Cate Blanchett to play Dylan in biopic  —  NEW YORK (AFP) - Cate Blanchett will play Bob Dylan in his "androgenous phase" in a new biopic of the great poet-songwriter's life, it was announced, as Dylan turned 65.  —  But even as he shows up everywhere in books, films and even a Broadway musical …
Discussion: MollyGood
TMZ:
Paparazzi Diary: Behind the Brangelina Front Lines  —  The ugly battle for the baby photo  —  (May 24, 2:15PM ET) — Nearly two months after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrived at Langstrand on the West Coast of Namibia, the mood has changed from welcoming excitement to tense anticipation …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
People.com:
Victoria Principal Files for Divorce  —  Dallas actress Victoria Principal has filed for divorce from her husband of nearly 21 years, prominent Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Harry A. Glassman, M.D., according to papers filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.  —  Principal, 60, is citing irreconcilable differences.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
maximonline.com:
We Want Answers: Wilmer Valderrama  —  Breaking up with Lindsay Lohan.  Eating cow eyeballs.  Being pleasured by an Irish setter.  Leaving a million-dollar job.  With the end of That '70s Show, Wilmer Valderrama is finally ready to speak in plain English.  —  After eight years That '70s Show is going off the air.
Discussion: Jossip
Michael K / Dlisted:
Drunk from a Bottle  —  I'll have what she's having!  Here's Xtina and Jordy leaving The Ivy last night.
TMZ:
K-Fed-Up With Photogs  —  Britney's hubby offers career advice to cameraman  —  (May 24, 6:20PM ET) — We're not exactly sure what K-Fed does for a living (backup dancer? rapper?), but apparently he feels secure enough with his place in life to offer career advice to the paparazzi.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Noelle / Us Weekly:
Us Exclusive: Jen and Vince at The Break-Up Afterparty  —  While doing press for The Break-Up, Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn have been keeping their distance in public, so as not to draw attention to their relationship and away from their movie.  But they finally came together at the afterparty …
Discussion: The Superficial and POPSUGAR
Danica Lo / New York Post:
FORMER TEEN PUNK REBELS AGAINST REBEL IMAGE  —  May 25, 2006 — 'GREAT Lengths: $500; Nicole Richie diet: $2; rocker boyfriend: $1,000; celeb stylist: $10,000.  Getting paid a lot of money to make a 15-minute appearance?  Priceless," says fashion publicist Lisette Sand-Friedman.
Discussion: celebrity terrorist
NY Daily News:
Jailbird puts a Sheen on his image  —  Kudos to imprisoned pimp Jason Itzler.  —  Today he wins Lowdown's coveted Tireless Zeal for Self-Promotion Prize.  —  He's been living at Rikers Island since the January 2005 bust of his Worth St. brothel, and awaits trial on charges of money laundering …
 
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