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5:50 AM ET, June 11, 2006

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Ritu / Celebguru:
Britney and Her Mum Sued over Hitting Paparazzi  —  A lawsuit against Britney Spears and her mother Lynne, was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.  The mishap occurred in the year 2004, when Britney Spears, her sister Jamie Lynn and mother were leaving from a pet store in Santa Monica.
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Associated Press:
Nicollette Sheridan sued by ex-manager  —  LOS ANGELES - The former manager of "Desperate Housewives" co-star Nicollette Sheridan sued the actress Thursday, accusing her of breaking an agreement to pay a percentage of her income.  —  Rob Lee claimed Sheridan hired him when her career …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Star:
STAR EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: DENISE AND RICHIE IN PARIS!  —  It's the sort of passionate phone call every woman in love dreams about — and Denise Richards received it at home in Westlake Village, Calif., on Sunday, June 4.  It was her lover, Richie Sambora, calling from Europe.
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Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed!:
So Much To Say About Denise Richards  —  Denise Richards has had a business weekend.  Reports are flying around that she is ENGAGED to Richie Sambora.  She was spotted wearing a ring on her... ring finger.  See the pic here.  Her rep was asked and we got the big ol' "no comment".
Reuters:
Faster than bullets, yes.  But Superman, gay?  No way  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After weeks of Internet buzzing that the new Superman movie portrays the Man of Steel as gay, the director of the film issued a strong denial on Friday and said it was the most heterosexual character he has filmed.
Todd Peterson / People.com:
H&M to Outfit Madonna and Her Entourage  —  Whether onstage or off, Madonna is dressed to kill - and now she's getting a little help from clothing retailer H&M, which has struck a deal to outfit the singer and her touring troupe with its 2006 line.  —  In a statement, Madonna said the partnership …
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Associated Press:   H&M to supply offstage wardrobe for Madonna
Extra:
The Jolie-Pitt Clan Prepares to Head Home  —  Glowing mom Angelina Jolie is all smiles, as the globetrotting duo gets ready for their next move, and only we know where they're going!  —  Sources tell "Extra" that Brangelina will be out of Africa on June 14.
Serena Kappes / People.com:
WEEK AHEAD: Taylor Hits Stores! … American Idol winner Taylor Hicks releases his first two songs on Tuesday.  PEOPLE takes a look at Mr. Soul Patrol's musical debut, plus other events to watch for in the coming week:  —  SUNDAY, JUNE 11: Vinnie Chase (Adrian Grenier) …
People.com:
Hugh Grant Engaged? … What?  No flip comment?  No cheeky response followed by that devilish grin?  Nope - mum's the word for Hugh Grant when it comes to whether he's now engaged to girlfriend of two years Jemima Khan.  —  In a story published Monday in Britain's Daily Mail …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and HotRag.net
Star:
JESSICA AND JARED'S HOT DATE!  —  Are Jessica Simpson and Jared Leto going to become Hollywood's next hot couple?  —  Jared started out a long night of partying with several male friends at chic NYC nightclub The Plumm on June 6.  A source told Star, "He looked so hot!  He was slim and looked really fit.
hoolinet.com:
An organization dedicating to exposing the truth about the former drag queen now known as Ann Coulter  —  We are a coalition of former friends and co-workers of Ann Coulter who are upset by her vicious anti-gay, anti-muslim, anti-feminist rhetoric and feel the truth should be told.
David Bauder / Associated Press:
Meredith Vieira departs 'The View'  —  NEW YORK - With a roast, a champagne toast and a goodbye grope from Joy Behar, "The View" said goodbye Friday to Meredith Vieira, who's leaving to take Katie Couric's job at the "Today" show.  —  "I do not want to get emotional," said Vieira, who starts "Today" in September.
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt
Associated Press:
Pitt, Jolie, Baby Daughter Leave Namibia  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie left Namibia with their newborn daughter and their two older children after a two-month stay at a luxury beach resort, an official said Saturday.  —  Samuel Nuuyoma, the governor of the Namibian region of Erongo …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Scarlett Johansson: Best.  Breasts.  Ever.  —  Just in case you needed some magazine to reaffirm what you already know, In Touch magazine has declared that Scarlett Johansson has the best breasts in Hollywood.  Well, it was a reader poll, so I guess that makes it more democratic.
FemaleFirst:
China pulls The Da Vinci Code  —  China has pulled 'The Da Vinci Code' from cinemas.  —  The film is no longer being shown in the country but officials deny the move is due to the blockbuster's controversial religious storyline.  —  Cyrus Man, a marketing executive with Edko Films Company …
Jessica Herndon / People.com:
Vivica A. Fox to 'Dance with the Stars'  —  Lots of people take it easy during the summer but Vivica A. Fox says she plans to do a lot of hard work - by getting in shape for the next season of Dancing with the Stars.  —  "I'm doing Dancing with the Stars.  I'm so excited.
Randy Lewis / Los Angeles Times:
Dixie Chicks' Tour Struggles To Fill Seats  —  Despite strong album sales, presale tickets aren't moving well for the Dixie Chicks' live performances.  —  After declaring themselves "Not Ready to Make Nice" with fans and radio programmers who had criticized the Dixie Chicks for a jab …
Associated Press:
Judge allows public viewing of tape in R. Kelly case  —  CHICAGO (AP) — A judge will allow the public and the media to view a videotape in court that prosecutors allege shows singer R. Kelly having sex with an underage girl.  —  In his ruling Thursday, Judge Vincent Gaughan said he saw no …
Associated Press:
Beyonce searching for an all-female band  —  NEW YORK - Beyonce Knowles needs an all-female band for her upcoming tour — and fast.  Knowles is searching for musicians to play on a tour in support of her second solo album, "B'Day," Columbia Records announced this week.
Discussion: Celebguru
Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed!:
Nicole Richie Likes Sloppy (And Diseased) Seconds  —  Why would anyone date an EX from Paris Hilton?  YUCK!!  It seems that Nicole Richie's new boy toy is Chad Muska - a guy Paris hooked up with in 2004.  Holy Herpes Batman!!  —  Picture source: TMZ
 
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Wall Street Journal:
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