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Associated Press:
Spears' rep denies Namibia birth report — NEW YORK - Britney Spears, through her press representative, denied a report Friday that she was considering a Namibian birth for her next baby. — "Not true," Spears' New York-based publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnik, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
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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 …
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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Defamer
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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Dlisted
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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The Superficial
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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.
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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Jossip
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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The Superficial:
Kevin Federline has found a job — Kevin Federline has finally found a job, and it's to be the new face of Blue Marlin clothing. Britney attended an ad-campaign shoot in Los Angeles with him and a source says: "She and Sean Preston showed up, and she told all the paparazzi how proud of Kevin she was.
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Best Week Ever
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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.
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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Associated Press:
'Idol' winner Studdard awarded $2M in suit — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - American Idol winner Ruben Studdard has been awarded $2 million in his lawsuit against his ex-manager for misappropriating the singer's money and credit cards. — Studdard, 26, of Birmingham, won the television talent show …
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Tabloid Whore!
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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 …
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.
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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.
