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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 …
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 …
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."
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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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.
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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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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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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.
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Breaking: Hilary Duff Is Still A Virgin … Hilary Duff says she needs to see a wedding ring on her finger, before she'll give up the goods. She's even going to wait until her wedding night. … Duff: "I'm Still A Virgin" [contactmusic]
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Jennifer Aniston Has A Sense Of Humor — This is the kind of humor that Vince Vaughn must of been talking about when he said that's what he loved about Jennifer Aniston. Unable to make former Friends co-star Courtney Cox's birthday party, due to Jennifer's promoting of The Break Up …
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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 …
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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People.com:
Grey's Anatomy Star Katherine Heigl Engaged — Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and her boyfriend, musician Josh Kelley, are engaged, their reps confirm exclusively to PEOPLE. — No wedding date has been set. — The couple met last year when Heigl, 27, appeared in a video for Kelley's song "Only You."
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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?
National Enquirer:
EXCLUSIVE! J.LO'S SECRET PREGNANCY SURGERY — Desperate to be a mom, JENNIFER LOPEZ has undergone secret fertility surgery in a last-ditch effort to have a baby with singer-husband MARC ANTHONY, a source has told The ENQUIRER exclusively. — The 36-year-old actress had outpatient laparoscopic surgery …
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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.
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 …
Samuel Maull / Associated Press:
N.Y. Judge Issues Warrant for Boy George — A clearly annoyed Manhattan judge issued an arrest warrant Friday for Boy George after the former Culture Club singer failed to appear in court to explain why he wants to change his sentence for falsely reporting a burglary.
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