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7:45 PM ET, July 8, 2006

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FemaleFirst:
Paris Hilton refuses to eat meat  —  Paris Hilton hasn't eaten meat since meeting Heather Mills McCartney.  —  The blonde star says she converted to vegetarianism after the former model, the estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney, showed her a shocking video of animal cruelty.
Discussion: Celebguru
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Parasite Hilton Doesn't Eat (Animal) Meat  —  Parasite Hilton has sworn off meat after meeting Heather Mills McCartney.  The so-called animal lover was shown video of animals being abused for their fur and meat and that was enough for her. … If she really is an animal lover, she'd stop buying pets!
Discussion: popbytes
Sean Hamilton / The Sun:
Nice work if you can get it  —  PARIS HILTON says when you see her falling out of a club at 3am she's working hard.  —  The party-loving heiress even claims she is really quite SHY and hates going out unless she's being paid for it.  —  By that reckoning she must be raking in the money …
Discussion: Defamer and reality blurred …
Extra:
Lindsay Lohan Heats Up Malibu with New Squeeze  —  White hot Lindsay Lohan appears to have found a new squeeze!  The starlet was spotted getting very cozy with a studly mystery man in Malibu on Thursday.  —  So who's the guy heating up the surf and sand with Ms. Lohan?
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed!
Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Extreme Makeover Dentist Weds Ex-Apprentice  —  Murphy and Dorfman  —  PHOTO BY: ROGER KARNBAD / CELEBRITYPHOTO  —  Extreme Makeover dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman and former Apprentice contestant Jennifer Murphy were married Friday evening, their reps confirm to PEOPLE.
Discussion: TV Envy
TMZ.com:
McConaughey's Lost Weekend  —  Matthew McConaughey celebrated his independence from former girlfriend Penelope Cruz with a three-day bender in Costa Rica over the Fourth of July weekend.  —  Taking a cue from the movie that launched his career, the "Sexiest Man Alive" left much to be desired partying …
The Sun:
Madge chats up girls  —  MADONNA is holding secret talks with JESSICA SIMPSON and LINDSAY LOHAN to do yet another three-way lesbian shocker.  —  Three years ago at the MTV Video Music Awards she made front page news around the world when she kissed BRITNEY SPEARS and CHRISTINA AGUILERA.
John Campea / The Movie Blog:
PARAMOUNT ISSUE CLOSED  —  Hey there... John yet again.  —  I just got off the phone with Paramount Senior Vice President Amy Powell.  She was kind enough to call me from an Island (she is on vacation right now).  She called to discuss the situation of Paramount taking down The Movie Blog yesterday .
TMZ.com:
Debbie Rowe to Jacko — "I Need Cash, STAT!"  —  Michael Jackson's ex-wife claims the singer owes her a fortune and that she desperately needs money.  She says she "sits on the brink of bankruptcy."  —  TMZ obtained a motion filed by Debbie Rowe, asking a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge …
Discussion: Popdirt.com
Associated Press:
Pavarotti recovering from cancer surgery, manager says  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Tenor Luciano Pavarotti underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer and is "recovering well," his manager said Friday.  —  The 70-year-old singer was preparing to leave New York last week to resume his farewell world concert tour …
Michael K / Dlisted:
This is Bai Ling at the Airport  —  Leave it to Bai Ling to turn a stop at the airport into a photo shoot.  She's at the Tokyo Airport and of course some photographers have followed her, so she gives them a show!  This ho is nuts and I love it.  She puts Paris Hilton to shame in the posing department.
Clint Morris / moviehole.net:
Singer considering Batman Vs.Superman?  —  "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer may have his eye on a meal ticket once belonging - in fact, he's still pretty keen - to Wolfgang Peterson.  And after what he did with "Superman Returns", cinemagoers are likely to hand it to him.
Discussion: FILM ROTATION and The Movie Blog
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Kelly Clarkson is Too "Healthy"  —  The original American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, recently signed an advertising deal with Glaceau Vitamin Water to promote her own line of vitamin water.  However, the deal has been put on hold because she looks like she only drinks milkshakes.
FemaleFirst:
Lindsay Lohan's Rosey future  —  Lindsay Lohan is changing her name to Rose - because of her Kabbalah beliefs.  —  The 'Just My Luck' actress has become intrigued by the mystical off-shoot of Judaism - made famous by Madonna and a host of other stars, including Demi Moore and her husband Ashton Kutcher - in recent months.
Discussion: Celebguru
celebrity nation:
A world of candids  —  (click on thumbnails for larger images)  —  Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber riding their bikes in NYC  —  Cameron Diaz in Paris with a friend  —  Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale out with Kingston  —  Courteney Cox and David Arquette leaving a hotel
Michelle Caruso / NY Daily News:
Jacko is shocko at his associate's gay porno  —  DAILY NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF  —  SANTA MONICA, Calif. - A wide-eyed Michael Jackson testified he "was shocked" when he saw a video of his ex-associate actively directing a gay porn film, according to videotaped deposition shown in court yesterday.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
E! Online:
Wanna Work the Red Carpet with Ryan?  —  Send in Your Tape, and You Could Be E!'s Newest Red Carpet Correspondent!  —  Ladies and gentlemen, start your camcorders!  It's time to enter the official Ryan's Red Carpet Challenge.  Starting on June 21, 2006 (12:01 a.m. PT) …
Discussion: Give Me My Remote and FishBowlLA
Hollywoodrag / Hollywood Rag:
Help Save Mischa Barton  —  Post Comments  —  Mischa Barton with trippy glasses at the ITV Studios in the South Bank yesterday (07/06/06).  —  Is that bag big enough (pic)?  —  Her boots might not work so well with those jeans (pic).  —  For Marissa Copper/O.C fans:
Discussion: Wizbang Pop! and The Bastardly
 
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