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9:15 AM ET, June 22, 2006

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People.com:
Katharine McPhee's Bulimia Battle  —  American Idol's Simon Cowell called runner-up Katharine McPhee's voice "the best of the competition."  What hardly anyone knew, however, was that she'd risked destroying that voice: She'd struggled with bulimia for five years, and the self-induced vomiting could have taken away her ability to sing.
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Katharine McPhee's Shocking Confession  —  It's the painful secret behind Katharine McPhee's famous face.  —  The "American Idol" sweetheart is dropping a bomb in the new People magazine, bravely revealing the torment she's kept hidden for years — a dangerous battle with bulimia that nearly destroyed her brilliant voice.
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed!
TMZ.com:
Reese Says 'I'm Not Pregnant' — Sues Star Mag  —  TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by Reese Witherspoon claiming Star Magazine invaded her privacy by publishing a "fictional" story that the actress was pregnant.  —  In the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court …
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Reuters:
Reese Witherspoon sues magazine over baby story  —Text+LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon sued Star magazine on Wednesday, charging that the U.S.-based tabloid fabricated a story that she was pregnant with her third child.  —  Witherspoon sued …
Discussion: Just Jared and Celebrity Baby Blog
People.com:
Lindsay Lohan's A-List Fight Club?  —  If Hollywood were like kindergarten, would Lindsay Lohan struggle in the "plays well with others" category?  —  In a one-hour span during Thursday's surprise Prince concert at New York City club Butter, the 19-year-old verbally sparred with nemesis Paris Hilton …
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan vs. Paris Hilton vs. Sean Combs  —  Lindsay Lohan doesn't know when to stop.  Not only is she constantly fighting with Paris Hilton, now she's dragging Sean "P. Diddy" Combs into the fray, reports Page Six. … Oh Snap!  See that's the problem with these child stars who grow up in the public eye.
Hollywoodtuna:
Diddy Gives Lindsay Lohan The Boot
Discussion: HotRag.net
Anna Johns / TV Squad:
The Coreys are coming to television  —  Our buddies over at Cinematical are wondering whether this is a sign of the apocalypse. '80s teen-age pin-ups Corey Haim and Corey Feldman are teaming up for a television show.  They are going to star as fictionalized versions of themselves (think …
Discussion: moviehole.net and Cinematical
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Yahoo! News:
The Coreys: Reunited, And It Feels So Good
Discussion: Best Week Ever
Extra:
Tom Cruise Readies for another Major 'Mission'  —  New dad Tom Cruise is on the move once again, this time in Japan!  —  Tom made his trademark grand entrance, racing into the "M I:3" Tokyo premiere on a speedboat.  After he jumped ashore, Tom ran down the red carpet and once again proved he's still the world's biggest superstar.
Discussion: The Post Chronicle and Dlisted
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Tom Cruise Still Riding The Crazy Train
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  See where the stars (Nicole!  Justin!) have been seen and heard  —  • Nicole Richie, chilling out with pals in the lounge of the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood.  She made her rounds, visiting the outdoor patio to give handshakes and kisses to friends who were sitting there.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
People.com:
TV Producer Aaron Spelling Suffers a Stroke  —  Television mogul Aaron Spelling, whose hits range from Beverly Hills 90210 to Dynasty, suffered a stroke over the weekend, his publicist said Wednesday.  —  "Aaron Spelling suffered a stroke at his home on Sunday," his rep Kevin Sasaki tells PEOPLE.
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POPSUGAR:   Aaron Spelling Had a Stroke
Associated Press:
Cher pushing safer military helmets  —  NEW YORK - Cher, who opposes the war in Iraq but supports the troops, says using her celebrity to promote effective helmets for U.S. soldiers is rewarding — and "the right thing to do."  —  "To be able to use your celebrity for something …
Britney Spears / x17online.com:
Britney Gives the Manny His Walking Papers?  —  Our photogs saw Perry with his suitcases, leaving the Spears-Federline residence just minutes before.  But ask yourself this - who would you rather have looking after your kid, Taylor or Mr. Popozao himself?  —  8 Responses to "Britney Gives the Manny His Walking Papers?"
CNN:
ANDERSON COOPER 360 DEGREES  —  Angelina Jolie: Her Mission and Motherhood  —  THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT.  THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.  —  ANDERSON COOPER, CNN ANCHOR: Thanks for joining us, a special edition of 360.  —  Tonight, an exclusive interview …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Jossip and Pop Candy
Bang Media / The Post Chronicle:
Michael Jackson Makes Money From Cows  —  The 'Thriller' singer makes a fortune from the cattle he has on his Neverland ranch, according to court papers.  —  Jackson is being sued by video producer Marc Schaffel who claims the singer owes him £2 million for work he did on a charity record.
Sara Vilkomerson / New York Observer:
It's Tubby Time!  Vince Vaughn, Jack Black, Leave Buff Bodies to Neutered Narcissists: Mattress-Top Torsos Hot on Beach This Summer  —  One by one, from Hollywood to the Hamptons, men have liberated themselves from the flat-stomached emo-boy reign of terror.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Gawker
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Paris Hilton is Dancing.  Sort Of.  —  Paris Hilton would blow a rabid panther if she thought it would get her some attention, so this video of her getting into her car then dancing to her own song, "Stars Are Blind," in front of a crowd of paparazzi is not surprising.
Alex / Best Week Ever:
EXCLUSIVE: BWE Interviews K-Fed For Chump Change!  —  Today we hit the streets to attend a Times Square promo event for Virgin Mobile, who is trying to get the message out about the power of the penny, and the importance of saving it from irrelevancy - with the help of Kevin Federline!
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
Liz Kelly / Celebritology:
Tom and Nicole, Together Again...  ...here in today's edition of Celebritology, that is.  Made ya look!  —  Nicole Plies Paparazzi with Beer  —  The "Smart Celebrity of the Week" award goes to one Nicole Kidman, who yesterday sent a case of beer out to the sweaty horde of photographers camped outside her Sydney home.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Us Weekly
NY Daily News:
Strahan's divorce trial gets real ugly  —  Michael Strahan's nasty divorce trial hit a new low yesterday - as his estranged wife suggested the Giants sack king and handsome married TV doctor Ian Smith are more than just friends.  —  After the couple's marriage collapsed …
Noelle / Us Weekly:
Kate: Super-Thin?  —  It doesn't take X-ray vision to see that Superman Returns star Kate Bosworth, 23, has lost weight.  But is it too much?  Yes, says Dr. Linda Hamilton, an NYC eating-disorder specialist in the arts, who points to Bosworth's "emaciated chest" and "collarbone standing out" …
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt
Hollywoodtuna:
Brittany Murphy Is Tinkerbell  —  Peter Pan's feisty, but previously mute, flying fairy sidekick has finally found her voice.  Actress Brittany Murphy will be the Walt Disney Co.'s first-ever voice for Tinker Bell.  —  Source  —  Now that Tinkerbell will have Brittany Murphy's sexy …
Jenny / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Somebody Needs To Empty This Litter Box  —  Here are the Trannycat Balls again.  They've been running around this month "performing" in "concerts" which I can't believe people pay money to see and anyone who does must live in a town with strip clubs chock full of the most hideous …
 
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NME:
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Chuck Shelton / thebookstandard.com:
AUTHOR NEWS  —  Tonight: Anderson Cooper Pays a Visit to Jon Stewart
Discussion: BlogNYC and Gawker
Defamer:
MATT DAMON COULD GET CHANCE TO BED GREEN-SKINNED, NYMPHOMANIAC …
FemaleFirst:
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Phil / Egotastic!:
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ProPublica:
Sources and records: Trump Media has forced out its COO, CPO, and other executives after internal allegations that CEO Devin Nunes is mismanaging the company

Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:
Leading UK cultural figures decry Observer's planned sale to Tortoise as “a betrayal” of liberal journalism; Guardian, Observer staff consider striking

Karen Raugust / Publishers Weekly:
Penguin renews its master publishing deal with BBC Studios for Bluey books; the books have sold 20M+ copies in 22 languages worldwide, including 8.5M in the US

 
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