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8:50 PM ET, July 1, 2006

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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Close Shave for the Hoff  —  Another feeling David Hasselhoff wasn't able to stop: pain.  —  The "Hooked on a Feeling" singer and current America's Got Talent judge underwent emergency surgery in London Thursday after slicing a tendon in his right arm during a freak shaving accident.
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Hollywoodrag / Hollywood Rag:
Victoria Beckham's Body Inspires Anorexics  —  Post Comments  —  Victoria Beckham is an inspiration to anorexics. … EntertainmentWise  —  A lollipop head indeed....  * Victoria Beckham and Nicole Richie skinny scans via Star  —  See the Kate Bosworth scan here
Discussion: Dlisted
Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna / People.com:
The View's Next Star: Brandy?  —  PHOTO BY: PATRICK RIDEAUX / PICTUREPERFECT  —  Could Star Jones Reynolds's replacement on The View be Brandy?  The singer and actress will fill in on the ABC morning show next Wednesday and Friday, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.
Associated Press:
Reynolds: ABC Said to 'Make Up a Story'  —  Ousted cast member Star Jones Reynolds said Thursday she was told she could "make up a story" about why she was leaving "The View" and her colleagues would have gone along with it.  —  The news that Reynolds wouldn't have her contract renewed …
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Steve Granitz / E! Online:
Reborn on the 4th of July?
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:   Star 'Will Not Denigrate Ms. Walters'
Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Mariska Hargitay, Husband Have a Son  —  Hargitay and Hermann in January  —  Mariska Hargitay and her husband, Peter Hermann, welcomed their first child, a son named August, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  The baby boy, who was born on Wednesday at 3:21 p.m. in Los Angeles, was a week overdue and weighed in at 10 lbs. 9 oz.
Michael K / Dlisted:
What is Paris Carrying?!  —  Paris Hilton arrived at London's Heathrow Airport from the city she's named after in France.  She arrived with about 20 suitcases.  What the hell is she carrying?  My first though was condoms, but you know she doesn't use that.  —  [TMZ]
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TMZ.com:
Paris Storms London With Luggage  —  Paris Hilton arrived at London's Heathrow Airport today with a stockpile of suitcases that looked sufficient to outfit a small military outfit, let alone one traveling lodging heiress.  —  After getting back to London (which she once "forgot" …
Discussion: Paris Hilton Dirt
TMZ.com:
Harrelson Chokes TMZ Photog — LAPD Investigates  —  Woody Harrelson choked TMZ cameraman Josh Levine late Thursday night as he left a Hollywood nightclub, and the LAPD is conducting a criminal investigation.  —  The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. outside Element, a club frequented by celebrities.
Discussion: Dlisted
Associated Press:
Jessica Simpson, Lachey divorce final  —  LOS ANGELES - Famous "Newlyweds" Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey are single again.  Papers filed Friday in Superior Court show the pop stars "are restored to the status of single, unmarried persons."  —  Lachey, 32, and Simpson, 25 …
Discussion: Tabloid Whore!
Jenny / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Courteney Cox's Daughter is Awesome  —  Here's another reason why we haven't fully evolved from being monkeys.  Our babies have that fun little way of latching on to any part of mommy, even if it means exposing her hidden parts to that creepy dude with the camera who's hiding in the bushes.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Winona Ryder and her Cleavage are Back  —  It seems that ever since that little shoplifting incident, its subsequent trial, and the ensuing media scandal, Winona Ryder has been keeping a low profile.  —  Thankfully, Winona Ryder is back, and she's brought her breasts with her.
Hollywoodtuna:
Victoria Beckham Walks Her Bra  —  I really hope Victoria Beckham's exposed bra trend catches on.  It would be great for major cities because this look would clean up the streets.  If all women walked around in sexy lingerie, hookers would go out of business.  So let's protect our kids folks.
Associated Press:
Yearwood to Play at Olympic Anniversary  —  Trisha Yearwood will perform at a July 15 concert celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Atlanta hosting the Olympic Games.  —  Yearwood, who performed in the closing ceremonies of the 1996 games, is a 41-year-old country singer with hits including …
Discussion: lePaparazzi
NY Daily News:
Band minds its Peas and q's in Berlin melee  —  The Black Eyed Peas nearly wound up with real black eyes after a bloody fight erupted at their after-show party in Berlin on Wednesday.  —  All hell broke loose when a member of the group's security team faced off with bouncers at the 40 Seconds club, according to sources.
MTV:
Christina Channels Marilyn Monroe For Intimate Album Cover  —  Singer relaxes in bed on front of Back to Basics.  —  Christina Aguilera's Back to Basics  —  When Christina Aguilera started working on her bluesy, soulful follow-up to Stripped in February 2005, the singer was inspired …
Contactmusic.com:
MOSS'S POEM TO JUNKIE LOVER  —  KATE MOSS has written a poem about her doomed relationship with PETE DOHERTY in which she blasts him for loving drugs more than her.  The handwritten poem was discovered in one of Doherty's journals - which he is using to write his autobiography - and has been published by a poetry magazine.
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt and HotRag.net
Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan and Hayden Christensen?  —  Okay, so this one's a little random, but new rumours are circulating that Lindsay Lohan and Hayden Christensen are now seeing each other.  Well, considering Lindsay's recent track record with guys, I guess this isn't that random, but still, it's unexpected.
ComingSoon.net:
The WB to Go Out with a Bang  —  The WB will sign off the air forever on Sunday, Sept. 17, by rebroadcasting the pilot episodes of several of its signature series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Felicity and Dawson's Creek.  —  In addition to the pilots, The WB plans to fill its final night …
Discussion: TV Envy and Popwatch | Blog
 
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