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9:50 PM ET, May 27, 2006

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People.com:
Chad Lowe, Hilary Swank Divorcing  —  Hilary Swank and husband Chad Lowe are divorcing, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  "Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe have jointly decided to divorce," the couple's lawyer, Jeffrey A. Bernstein, tells PEOPLE.  "They continue to be friends and have the utmost respect for one another."
Discussion: lePaparazzi and Tabloid Whore!
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POPSUGAR:
Chad and Hilary are Divorcing  —  We know the drill.  It's a Friday before a holiday weekend.  Let the divorce announcements roll in.  The first official big news of the weekend is Chad Lowe and Hilary Swank are officially ending their marriage.  They tried to reconcile but it looks like the couple could not end up making it work.
The Superficial:   Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe divorcing
Anja Niedringhaus / MSNBC:
Angelina Jolie gives birth to baby in Africa  —  No immediate word on the sex of child delivered at Namibian hospital  —  Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and her two young children, Maddox and Zahara, arrived in the sleepy coastal town of Walvis Bay in Namibia last month.  —  Slide show
People.com:
It's a Boy for Gwen Stefani  —  Gwen Stefani and her husband of three years, rocker Gavin Rossdale, welcomed their first child together on Friday - a 7 1/2 lb. baby boy named Kingston James McGregor Rossdale.  —  Stefani gave birth at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press:
Copyright infringement trial features brief rap by Kanye West  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Kanye West gave an impromptu performance of the 2003 hit Stand Up at a copyright infringement trial, causing a judge to blush and drawing a laugh from jurors.  —  During West's testimony on Thursday …
POPSUGAR:
Denise Vs Heather - She said vs She said  —  People reportsthat there are rumors about Heather Locklear parking her car outside Denise's house blasting Bon Jovi's 'Living on a Prayer.' While Locklear's people are denying the story, apparently Team Richards is saying "It is 100 percent true."
Discussion: The Superficial and Celebamour
Chris Taylor / Entertainmentwise:
James Blunt: At Least My Music Gets Me Laid  —  Blunster hits back at 'bastard' critics....  James Blunt delivered a blunt message to his "bastard" detractors yesterday - telling them at least his music is "getting me laid".  —  The You're Beautiful singer has enjoyed both massive success …
FemaleFirst:
Save Sean Preston Site Created  —  Britney Spears' parenting mishaps have sparked the creation of a new website that offers child safety tips and t-shirts with the slogan "Save Sean Preston".  —  The TOXIC star was photographed driving with her son Sean Preston's car seat facing the wrong way last week (15MAY06).
Discussion: HotOnlineNews.com
FemaleFirst:
Tom Hanks increases security  —  Tom Hanks has employed extra bodyguards over fears for his family's safety.  —  The 49-year-old actor, who is currently starring in the 'The Da Vinci Code', was forced to hire more security because he fears the controversial film could put his family at risk from disgruntled Christian groups.
Discussion: Cinematical
Guardian:
'I like to be big'  —  If there is a 'face of child obesity', it is six-year-old, 15-stone Dzhambulat Khatokhov.  Sheer size has made this boy from a poor Russian family a hero in his home town and an object of fascination in the west.  Nick Paton Walsh tracks him down
Chicago Tribune:
Blanchett to channel Dylan?  —  Cate Blanchett, who has portrayed Queen Elizabeth I and Katharine Hepburn, will add another legend to her resume: Bob Dylan.  —  The Australian actress is one of several actors to play Dylan at various stages of his career in the biopic "I'm Not There," tentatively scheduled for release next year.
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog
Linda Deutsch / Associated Press:
Michael Jackson plans appearance in Tokyo  —  LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson plans to make his first public appearance since his trial acquittal last June at a ceremony in Tokyo to accept MTV Japan's "Legend Award," his spokesman said.  —  Jackson's participation in the award ceremony Saturday …
Carl Bialik / Wall Street Journal:
The Box-Office Code  —  By Sunday morning, just two days after "The Da Vinci Code" opened in the U.S., Sony offices around the globe were reporting their weekend box-office take in euros, yen and pounds — including projections for Sunday.  The studio tallied the numbers and shot off …
Discussion: news from me
Hollywoodtuna:
Jennifer Aniston's Nipples Are Our Friends  —  I don't get Brad Pitt.  How could anyone give up Jennifer Aniston's nipples?  These pictures are of her arriving at the CBS Studios for The Early Show to promote her new movie The Break-Up and I'm sure you're noticing her nipples.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Even Budweiser Doesn't Want To Be Associated With Tara Reid  —  Now that's just plain sad.  —  (Source)
Phil / Egotastic!:
Kate Moss: Paparazzi Attack Mode!  —  Every so often, a celebrity loses it, and launches back at the Paparazzi.  And every time, it's just as much fun as the last.  This time, it's Kate Moss in Paparazzi Attack Mode!  Fighting for the rights of spoiled, coked-out, former models around the world.
Wenn / hollywood.com:
'Idol' Runner-Up Gets a Call from Spielberg  —  HOLLYWOOD - American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee has a movie career to look forward to after finding a fan in director Steven Spielberg.  —  The California girl lost out to Taylor Hicks on Wednesday night, but she might become a winner …
Discussion: Tabloid Whore!
Jackson / The Bastardly:
Bastardly Breaking News!  Mischa Barton shops Whole Foods!  —  inked 3 hours, 26 minutes ago by Jackson, early in the damn afternoon  —  Well, now that she's got a lot of time on her hands, the chick can stand to wait in line at Whole Foods.  Whole Foods is a f**ken awesome place to shop....love it!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Hitching a Ride to the DQ  —  Britney Spears, SPF and her manny are in the middle of some road.  I don't know why, but I would guess they are hitchhiking to somewhere super classy like Wal-Mart or Food for Less.  The curlers add a nice touch.
 
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