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4:05 AM ET, July 3, 2006

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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Police Seize Pitt-Jolie Pictures  —  Police in the town of Westfield, Massachusetts say they have seized a digital camera with images of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie that were shot in Africa and allegedly hijacked in a local camera-repair shop.  —  In an investigation on behalf of Los Angeles authorities …
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Boston Herald:
Stolen pics wind up in Mass. Pair had Brangelina baby shower photos  —  Purloined photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's baby shower - including a shot of America's favorite couple wearing feather boas on their heads - were recovered in a raid at a Westfield home and two Massachusetts men could face charges in California.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Just Jared:
Angelina Jolie & Britney Spears Comparison  —  Does Brit want to be Angie?  —  The July 10 issue of Life & Style Weekly has an awesome side-by-side comparison of Britney Spears' likeness to Angelina Jolie.  Here's what they had to say: "Britney Spears has changed her image many times over the years …
Jossip:
Gawker Whacker, Part II: Denton Wants Mainstream Appeal  —  Because when you begin chatting about the chattering classes, the flood gates of gossip open — which means we've already received our fair share of updates regarding Jesse Oxfeld's ousting at Gawker and Nick Denton's additional slashings.
Discussion: FishBowlNY and Blogebrity
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Jossip:
Gawker Whacker: Nick Denton Fires Jesse Oxfeld, Shutters 2 Titles  —  In the hum-drum purr of industry hirings and firings, the rise and fall of beauty editors, research associates, and even senior editors can never compare to tingling we get when it's a media reporter finding a new home.
Associated Press:
Movie critic Ebert has emergency surgery  —  CHICAGO - Film critic Roger Ebert, who has battled cancer in recent years, was in serious condition at a hospital Sunday following an emergency operation to repair complications from an earlier cancer surgery.  —  Chicago Sun-Times columnist …
Discussion: Tabloid Whore! and Cinematical
Marla Lehner / People.com:
Hasselhoff Has Surgery After Shaving Accident  —  Former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff is "fine" after undergoing surgery for an injury he suffered during a shaving accident, his rep said Friday.  —  Hasselhoff severed a tendon in his right arm while shaving in the bathroom of a gym in the Sanderson Hotel in London on Thursday.
Discussion: Celebguru and SuicideGirls
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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.
Discussion: MollyGood
Michael K / Dlisted:   The Hoff is a Cutter?  —  David Hasselhoff was rushed …
Just Jared:
Rachel Weisz's Baby Henry Chance  —  I hope I'm not the only one who's really enjoyed The Mummy franchise so far.  Just this past week, Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser announced that they will be reprising their roles in The Mummy 3 (I don't count The Scorpion King as part of the franchise).
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Jolie Photo... / San Francisco Chronicle:
NAOMI WATTS ON BABY WATCH?  —  Actress Naomi Watts is expecting her first baby, according to media reports in Australia.  —  The actress was in Sydney, Australia, last weekend attending best pal Nicole Kidman's wedding to country star Keith Urban.  —  Rumors circulated after the stylish star …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
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: Cele|bitchy
Brad Schmitt / Tennessean.com:
Whitney and CeCe and Billy, oh my!  —  Yes, that was, indeed, Whitney Houston Sunday at Cheesecake Factory in Green Hills.  —  But that wasn't the only Nashville eatery Whitney enjoyed.  She and some friends also went to Pancake Pantry, where they got some VIP treatment and were able to bypass that long weekend line.
Discussion: popbytes and JUICY-NEWS
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Madonna And Lourdes To Collaborate On Book  —  Madonna's children's book "The English Roses" was so successful, and the original book was inspired by Madonna's daughter Lourdes, so they are joining forces for the sequel.  "The English Roses - Too Good To Be True" is scheduled for release later this year.
Star:
HILARY DUFF PUFFS UP!  —  Hilary Duff is growing up (and out) right before our eyes.  The 16-year-old starlet, who is busy filming The Perfect Man with Heather Locklear in Toronto, appears to have gained a few extra pounds.  "In the first picture, she's probably around 115 to 118 pounds," …
Discussion: ohnotheydidnt
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Boob Job  —  You can tell it's going to be a pretty slow news day when you have to start out with a pretty boring picture of Courteney Cox-Arquette and her hubby David Arquette lounging on lounges while on vacation in Sardinia, Italy.  Eh ... who knows ... maybe if we watch …
FemaleFirst:
Allen Overwhelmed By Johansson's Sexuality.  —  Allen Overwhelmed By Johansson's Sexuality.  —  Veteran film-maker WOODY ALLEN is intimidated by SCARLETT JOHANSSON because she is so "sexually overwhelming".  —  The famous funnyman claims he finds it impossible to concentrate when he is around the stunning 21-year-old.
Discussion: Dlisted
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
Tomoneil / Gold Derby:
Complete list of Emmy finalists?  —  Looks like our message-board poster "Jimmie from the Block" and his secret source at About.com plus our forums moderator Chris Beachum ("Boomer") have filled in the missing pieces in the lists of top 10 finalists for comedy and drama series …
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog and TV Barn
 
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