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3:45 AM ET, July 17, 2006

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People.com:
Avril Lavigne Marries Deryck Whibley  —  Lavigne and Whibley on June 10  —  Avril Lavigne wed Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley on Saturday afternoon at a private estate in Montecito, Calif., a source confirms to PEOPLE.  —  At the outdoor, non-denominational ceremony, Lavigne was walked …
Times of London:
We'll always have Paris  —  She's dismissed as an airhead heiress and the queen of trashy modern celebrity.  But is there an enduring icon behind the glitzy blonde facade?  Giles Hattersley meets Paris Hilton  —  First, a confession.  Four years ago, Paris Hilton, the hotel heiress and porn star manquée, was my flatmate.
NY Daily News:
Pushed to the Brink  —  Christie hubby cheated with teen assistant: mag  —  Glamour gal Christie Brinkley kicked fourth husband Peter Cook to the curb after she found out he was cheating on her with his 19-year-old assistant, according to a published report.
Associated Press:
Date with Jessica Biel to be auctioned  —  DENVER - A date with Jessica Biel will be up for bid next week to help raise money for a teenager who lost her leg in a prom night limousine accident, Denver newspapers reported this week.  —  The event dubbed "Mollypalooza" to help Molly Bloom's family …
Discussion: Hollywoodtuna
Britney Spears / x17online.com:
EXCLUSIVE - Here's Britney!  —  She's didn't have the baby with her so we can't catch her in any car seat slip-ups; it looks like she may not be wearing her seat belt, but we won't say for sure; what we CAN call her on is the white trash move of throwing her gum out the window.  She's always good for something!
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Celebguru
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Naomi Campbell Sued By Another Employee  —  Campbell at court on June 27  —  Supermodel Naomi Campbell, already facing court cases stemming from accusations that she assaulted two of her housekeepers, was sued on Thursday by a third employee who says the British-born beauty attacked her, Reuters reports.
People.com:
Sheen's Restraining Order Extended - Again  —  At a closed-door hearing in Los Angeles Thursday, a judge and lawyers for Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards took just 20 minutes to agree to extend a restraining order against Sheen through Aug. 14.  —  Neither Sheen, 40, nor Richards, 35 …
Discussion: Celebguru
MollyGood:
Do not interrupt Eminem's urination  —  Just a thought, but if you see Eminem out at a strip club, unless you're a stripper, leave him the f alone.  He most certainly does not want to be your friend, no matter how awesome you are.  In fact, he may entertain the thought of killing you if you so much as say hello.
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Kelefa Sanneh / New York Times:
The Return of Justin Timberlake: He's a Pretty Face, and Proud of It  —  "It's kind of disappointing and disgusting in a way, how some people are focusing on how we look."  Another day at MTV, another new pop star fighting an old battle.  You work hard on your album and on your live show, and what do you get?
Discussion: The Corsair
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Daniel Kilkelly / digitalspy.co.uk:
Justin Timberlake admits to drug use
Discussion: MollyGood
Popoholic:
Lucy Pinder and a Stripper Pole  —  Lucy Pinder is back by popular demand and this time she's brought a friend along.  Oh ya, Michelle Marsh also makes an appearance.  —  Previous Galleries:  —  Lucy Pinder Pictures  —  Keeley Hazell Pictures
Associated Press:
Ed McMahon named top sidekick  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Greatest sidekick of all time?  —  According to Entertainment Weekly, in the issue hitting newsstands Monday, it's Johnny Carson's longtime couch-warmer, Ed McMahon.  —  The magazine picked what it deemed an all-time top-50 of second bananas.
Josh Hart / The National Ledger:
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt: We Never Dissed Jennifer Aniston  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt want it to be known that they didn't dis Pitt's ex wife Jennifer Aniston.  The battle of the A-listers hit a peak this week as a role that was allegedly created for Jennifer was snatched by Angelina Jolie.
Discussion: Celebguru
MTV:
Usher Goes To Broadway, Finds Kindred Spirit In Richard Gere  —  He'll play role of Billy Flynn in theatrical version of 'Chicago' starting August 22.  —  Usher  —  Hey, if it's good enough for Sebastian Bach, Toni Braxton, David Hasselhoff, Huey Lewis and Joey Fatone, certainly Usher can do it …
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Superman Might Get Naked  —  Playgirl has offered Superman Returns star, Brandon Routh, $500,000 to pose nude, but he has yet to accept.  An insider says: … Playboy and Playgirl are basically both magazines for men, so the fact that he's even considering this is bad.
Discussion: Defamer and ohnotheydidnt
FemaleFirst:
Mr T ditches gold  —  Mr T has shed his signature gold chains because of Hurricane Katrina.  —  The 'A-Team' actor decided to get rid of his trademark chunky jewellery after witnessing the destruction left by the natural disaster.  —  Speaking at a Television Critics Association meeting …
Owen Wilson / FemaleFirst:
Owen Wilson Considering Starting A Family.  —  Owen Wilson Considering Starting A Family....  has set himself the goal of becoming a dad by the time he's 40 - in three years time.  —  The famous bachelor, who is currently dating Donatella Versace's niece Francesca, is getting serious about settling down and starting a family.
 
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