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People.com:
'No Truth' to Britney Namibia-Birth Report — There is "no truth" to a report that Britney Spears is considering giving birth to her second child in Namibia, a rep for the singer tells PEOPLE. — On Friday, the African nation's Deputy Environment and Tourism Minister, Leon Jooste …
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Spears considering next birth in Namibia — WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Following in the steps of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Britney Spears is considering a Namibian birth for her next baby, a government official said Friday. — Deputy Environment and Tourism Minister Leon Jooste …
Robbie / The Malcontent:
Britney's Cajun Cry-Out — There she was, all dolled up like a former Big Beautiful Woman pageant contestant whose life has suddenly gone awry. Tanned, bleached, snapping gum and spilling out of a maternity tank top while twirling her platform sandals. — What on earth has happened to Britney Spears?
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Agence France Presse:
Britney Spears may have second baby in Namibia — WINDHOEK, United States (AFP) - Pregnant pop diva Britney Spears may follow in the steps of Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and have her baby in Namibia. — "Deputy Tourism Minister Leon Jooste confirmed that he received …
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Matt Lauer / MSNBC:
A defiant Britney Spears takes on the tabloids — In an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer, the pop star says her safety, privacy, and respect are being taken away by the paparazzi — This interview re-airs on NBC Friday, June 16, 8 p.m. … Matt Lauer — One of Britney Spears' songs is called …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Kevin Federline Gets a New Job — Kevin Federline, who recently cleaned up for a makeover on the cover of Item magazine, is now the face of a fashion label. — The former backup dancer, 28, has signed on to represent the Five Star Vintage line by the San Francisco-based Blue Marlin clothing company.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Britney: 'I Have No Regrets' — During his one-on-one with Britney Spears on Dateline NBC Thursday night, Matt Lauer called the "sweet little girl" he first met seven years ago, when she sang "Silent Night" at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, "one tough cookie."
CNN:
Tuesday's show — '360°' Exclusive! Angelina Jolie's first U.S. television interview since giving birth. She talks about baby Shiloh, Brad and her passion for refugee relief. Tune Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET. — 'On the Rise' — MiniScrubs Founder and President Jacquelyn Aven is "On the Rise."
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Anderson Cooper Snags First Angelina Jolie Post Pregnancy Interview — Mmm. That stalking Angelina Jolie special on CNN makes much more sense now. Anderson Cooper has scored the first interview with Angelina Jolie since the birth of fashion icon Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt.
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Lynda Johnson / The National Ledger:Anderson Cooper Lands First US Angelina Jolie Interview
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TMZ.com:
Brandon Resists Rehab — A report in this morning's New York Post says that oil heir Brandon Davis is resisting his family's urgent pleas for him to enter a drug rehabilitation center. — In this morning's Page Six column, the Post says that the petrochemical prince is "balking" …
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Jay-Z's Cristal Clear Decision — Beyonce's beau is switching brands of bubbly. — Cristal, the champagne that has been name-checked in songs by rappers like Lil' Kim, Snoop Dogg, Sean "Diddy" Combs and 50 Cent, no longer has a place on Jay-Z's table. The Def Jam Records president announced Thursday …
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Ben Arnold / Guardian:
Jay-Z pours away the Cristal — It's widely thought that it was Biggie Smalls who was the first rapper to articulate his love of Cristal in rhyme. "Brook-nam, sippin' on Cristal forever, play the crib when it's mink weather," he spat, announcing that he was shifting his allegiance from Moët & Chandon.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Tom Cruise Named Most Powerful Star — Tom Cruise is No. 1 on Forbes magazine's annual Celebrity 100 Power List, which ranks the stars of showbiz and sports according to earnings and buzz. — Cruise is the only celebrity to top the list twice, Forbes editor Lea Goldman told the Associated Press.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Ruben Studdard Wins $2 Million in Lawsuit — Ruben Studdard has entered the winner's circle again. The 2003 American Idol victor has been awarded $2 million in his lawsuit against the ex-manager he claimed misappropriated more than $246,000 from him. — Jefferson County (Ala.) …
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Jessica Alba Sucks — Good gossip is apparently being delivered to the Internet today by carrier pigeons, so while I constantly hit refresh waiting for somebody to get divorced or screw Lindsay Lohan, here's a picture of Jessica Alba sucking on a lollipop on the set of her new movie, Bill …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Don't "Quote" Me, Britney — Britney Spears, you drive me crazy! Anybody that missed Brit's stunning interview filled with comedy on Dateline NBC missed the TV event of the year. I laughed, I cried, I threw up, I jacked off....oh it was like a night as Parasite Hilton.
Timmy Ray:
HOW DO YOU GET TO CARNEGIE HALL? — Practice, practice, practice, baby! Rufus Wainwright wowed a sold-out "heavily gay, male, over-30 audience" last night. OK, so I may be gay, male and over 30, but do not call me heavy! It was a homosexual heaven in the hallowed Hall of Carnegie …
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Hilary Duff To Remain A Virgin Until Marriage — Here we go again. You would think Duff would be a little smarter than to tell the world she is a virgin after we all saw what happened to Britney & Jessica when they made this mistake. And who knew Joel Madden, her much older boyfriend, would wait so patiently to have sex?
Alison Gee / People.com:
Greg Kinnear, Wife Have a Girl — Greg Kinnear and his wife, Helen, welcomed their second daughter, Audrey Mae Kinnear, on Tuesday in Los Angeles, PEOPLE has learned exclusively. — "Mother and daughter are healthy and resting comfortably. Everyone's very happy," says the actor's rep, Matt Labov.
Jenny / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Victoria Silvstedt is Lucky — I've mentioned my Swedish connection to Victoria Silvstedt before, so even though I should be making fun of her big ol', stiff cantaloupe halves, I can't bring myself to go off on her. She's also experiencing what should be a daily ritual for pretty much every woman …
MTV:
Hip-Hop Bling King Jacob The Jeweler Arrested — Jacob Arabove will face money-laundering charges in Detroit. — Jacob "The Jeweler" Arabove — Hip-hop's favorite iceman has found himself wearing the kind of bracelets that nobody likes: handcuffs. — Jacob Arabove, known …
TMZ.com:
Britney's Day in the Sun — While Britney's tear-filled interview with Matt Lauer may have been no day at the beach, her afternoon in Miami Thursday certainly was. More photos — Pregnant with her second child, the pop princess sported a bikini while frolicking in the ocean with hubby Kevin and son Sean Preston.
