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9:00 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 …
NY Daily News:
Was Jess' dad tracking Nick at night?  —  Was Nick Lachey being watched in the months before he and Jessica Simpson divorced?  —  Sources say Jessica's manager dad, Joe Simpson, was mighty curious about what his son-in-law was up to during the seven-month separation before the marriage officially ended June 30.
Discussion: Jossip
David Germain / Associated Press:
'Pirates' becomes year's top-grossing film  —  LOS ANGELES - "Pirates of the Caribbean" is looking more like "Treasure Island."  Already a record-shattering blockbuster, 's sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" dug up $62.2 million in its second weekend, raising its 10-day total …
Discussion: Cinematical and makeushot.com
Peter Henderson / Reuters:
Brad Pitt hopes to build 'green' in New Orleans  —  Source: Reuters  —  NEW ORLEANS, July 14 (Reuters) - Actor Brad Pitt and high-profile architects on Friday urged New Orleans to think green, selecting a series of environmentally friendly housing projects they hope to build in the hurricane-hit city.
Discussion: Brad Pitt News
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.
BBC:
Aniston hints at Friends reunion  —  Actress Jennifer Aniston has said the cast of Friends may get back together for a one-off return of the TV comedy.  —  She said she "missed" playing Rachel in the popular sitcom, which ended in May 2004 after a 10-year run.
Discussion: Celebguru
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Josh Hart / The National Ledger:
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt: We Never Dissed Jennifer Aniston
Discussion: Celebguru
FemaleFirst:
Posh wants baby or Girls  —  Victoria Beckham wants another baby if she can't reunite the Spice Girls.  —  The singer reportedly sees her husband, footballer David Beckham's decision to step down as England captain as the perfect opportunity to re-launch her career and she wants the Spice Girls to make a comeback.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
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 …
Life Style Extra:
Tom Cruise's plane food  —  LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Tom Cruise sent a private jet to pick up his groceries.  —  The 'Mission: Impossible' star - wh ho is currently staying at a secluded ranch in Colorado with fiancée Katie Holmes and their three-month-old daughter Suri …
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.
FemaleFirst:
Paris Hilton's legendary plans  —  Paris Hilton is determined to become a Hollywood legend.  —  The 'House of Wax' actress - who stars in new sorority comedy 'Pledge This!'  - says she has enough talent and determination to be one of the most successful movie actresses of all time.
Discussion: Celebguru
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
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
Daniel Kilkelly / digitalspy.co.uk:
Justin Timberlake admits to drug use  —  Justin Timberlake has spoke openly about his use of drugs.  —  The singer, who is currently in the UK to promote his second album, admitted that he has taken drugs in private and is careful not to be caught on camera.
Discussion: MollyGood
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Kelefa Sanneh / New York Times:
The Return of Justin Timberlake: He's a Pretty Face, and Proud of It
Discussion: The Corsair
Contactmusic.com:
JACKSON VOICES GOD  —  Movie superstar SAMUEL L JACKSON will voice God in a new audio version of the Bible.  The taped recording of the New Testament will feature many famous other black actors and musicians.  Jackson was given the lead role because producers felt his deep, authorative voice was perfect for the role of God.
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.
 
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MTV:
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