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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 …
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 …
TMZ.com:
Brandon Davis Goes Into Rehab — Brandon Davis, the infamous oil heir, checked himself into a rehabilitation clinic yesterday evening, a source close to Brandon confirms to TMZ this afternoon. — Late last night, it was reported by In Touch Weekly that Davis had entered the Passages facility in Malibu …
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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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Associated Press:
Jolie: Birth experience was frightening — NEW YORK - Angelina Jolie, in her first U.S. interview since the birth of her daughter last month, says the experience was frightening. — "You know, because you're there for the birth, which I wasn't for my first two kids, you're just suddenly terrified …
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.
Hollywoodtuna:
Carmen Electra's Down On Her Boobs — "I didn't like it at first. I really didn't want to go as big as I ended up going. " It was nice that I didn't have to wear a push-up bra anymore, but I could have left myself alone. "I didn't need to do it." Electra says she envies Sin City star Jessica Alba.
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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:
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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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 …
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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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 …
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?
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.
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.
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 …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Natalie Portman and Gael Garcia Bernal Back Together? — Alert Lou Dobbs, or at least Stephen Colbert, because it looks like Natalie Portman is now supporting illegal immigration. Or something like that. — What am I talking about? Well, according to The New York Post …
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.