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5:00 PM ET, May 25, 2006

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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.
People.com:
It's Over - Again - for Nicole Richie and DJ AM  —  On-again, off-again couple Nicole Richie and Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein are off again.  —  "We are confirming that we have amicably separated," the pair said in a statement released by Richie's publicist, Cindy Guagenti.
Discussion: WOW Report
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 …
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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?
Discussion: Jossip and Gawker
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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
MollyGood:
Britney Spears: Modern day Shakespeare  —  Britney Spears is back in Malibu looking far more pregnant than I would have expected considering she just admitted to it a few weeks ago.  I can't imagine that those enormously high heels are the most comfortable choice of shoes when pregs …
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!
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Best Week Ever
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 …
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
Phil / Egotastic!:
Paris Hilton Nipple Slip at Music Video Shoot  —  Paris Hilton is special.  And yes, I mean "special."  —  How is it possible for someone with such small breasts to have so much trouble keeping them inside her clothes?  Here, Paris Hilton is shooting her music video (I know …
Discussion: MollyGood and Dlisted
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 …
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 and lePaparazzi
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
MTV:
Beanie Sigel Shot In Robbery Attempt  —  Rapper not seriously injured.  —  Beanie Sigel  —  Beanie Sigel is in a Philadelphia hospital recuperating from gunshot wounds to the arm after an attempted robbery on Thursday morning.  —  According to a Philadelphia police spokesperson …
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
Jesus Martinez / Drunken Stepfather:
I am - Megan Fox's Boyfriend's Boner of the Day  —  And her Boyfriend is Brian Austin Green of Beverly Hills 90210.  I just couldn't write "I am - Brian Austin Green's Boner" because this is not a gay site, like Perez Hilton and Trent.  —  Point of the story is that I think I found …
NME:
Kanye West accused of stealing music  —  Along with rapper Ludacris  —  Kanye West has been accused of plagiarism during a hearing at the New York District Court in Manhattan.  —  IOF, a New Jersey group, have said that West, along with rapper Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges …
C B / cityrag:
Dixie Chicks on Howard Stern  —  After their scandalous turning down of The View recently, The Dixie Chicks took us by surprise made an appearance on Howard Stern this morning.  And it was kick-ass!  Thought provoking, titillating and incredibly entertaining.
Discussion: Starpulse News Blog
Associated Press:
Jack White leaves 'super-negative' Detroit  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Jack White has become one of the most famous faces on Detroit's music map, but the rocker said he had to quit his hometown because it turned against him.  —  White, who now lives in Nashville, with his wife, model Karen Elson …
 
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ohnotheydidnt:
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Discussion: Celebrity Hijinx
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Christina Aguilera To Play Tempest Storm
jam.canoe.ca:
Janet Jackson gains weight for film
Discussion: Celebguru and Popwatch | Blog
Jennifer Vineyard / MTV:
Lindsay Lohan Copes With Real-Life Tragedy On Set Of Tragic Film
Discussion: MollyGood
Danica Lo / New York Post:
FORMER TEEN PUNK REBELS AGAINST REBEL IMAGE
Sharon Waxman / New York Times:
High Price of Comedy: Fox Just Says No
Noelle / Us Weekly:
Us Exclusive: Jen and Vince at The Break-Up Afterparty
Discussion: The Superficial and POPSUGAR
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Howard Stern, 'Bully' Boss Settle Lawsuit
 Earlier Picks: 
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Namibian Governor Dashes Brangelina Rumors
Jim Brogan / The Post Chronicle:
Breaking: Angelina Jolie To Have Baby On 6/4/06: Her Birthday
NY Daily News:
Jailbird puts a Sheen on his image
Cake and Ice Cream:
Check Out Hoopz...  Hoopz is featured on the cover of the June …
Dave Goldiner / NY Daily News:
Hasbro axes dirty dancer toys for girls
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog
Michael K / Dlisted:
Drunk from a Bottle
TMZ:
K-Fed-Up With Photogs  —  Britney's hubby offers career advice to cameraman
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Kamala Harris, who has mostly avoided interviews over the past few months, readies 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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