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1:40 PM ET, July 17, 2006

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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.
NY Daily News:
Teen's on brink of suing him  —  The ravishing teen at the center of Christie Brinkley's marital meltdown is a "naive girl" who is now mulling legal action against the supermodel's husband, her lawyer said yesterday.  —  Peter Cook, 47, caused "substantial and irreparable harm" …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
TMZ.com:
Paris and Brandon's Mysterious Lip Lock  —  Could it be — Paris Hilton and Brandon Davis, the new Hollywood couple?  Take a look at these pictures, shot Sunday in West Hollywood.  It looks a little bit more than friendly.  —  The two were also photographed this weekend in Malibu at a party which Lindsay Lohan also attended.
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Sky News:
PARIS GETS TOUCHY FEELY  —  Are Paris Hilton and Brandon Davis really just friends?  —  It's certainly open to question - particularly after these new pics of them emerged.  —  The pair were snapped enjoying some private time at Lindsay Lohan's beach party in Malibu.
Discussion: Pink Is The New Blog
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Paris thinks skinny women 'look gross'  —  Could she be taking a shot at her 'Simple Life' co-star Nicole Richie?  —  Paris Hilton poses backstage after appearing on MTV's "Total Request Live" show.  She recently said that she thinks skinny women "look gross."
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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.
Ananova:
Jen's Friends Hint  —  We keep getting our hopes up about a Friends reunion... only to be disappointed.  —  But, Jennifer Aniston has provided us with a substantial pointer that the gang could be getting back together.  —  Jen, who played Rachel in the hit show, said she would like to do …
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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
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
Nick Pisa / The Sun:
Naomi in £30k rampage  —  in Rome  —  RAMPAGING Naomi Campbell smashed up her lover's brand new yacht after a bust-up with an Italian chef, it was reported yesterday.  —  The supermodel wrecked £30,000 of furniture and fittings — because she did not like his starters or the wine.
Katie Holmes / x17online.com:
Suri Exists!  —  You can just barely see the baby carriage here on the back porch — Suri exists!  Okay, you've gotta squint to see it, but I promise, it's there and if she put Suri in that thing, we'll be there to get the pix for you!  —  14 Responses to "Suri Exists!"  — CAR Says:
Cele|bitchy:
Avril Lavigne's fairytale wedding - over 50 pictures  —  Avril Lavigne wed her fiance of over two years, Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley, in a fairytale setting on a private estate in Montecito, CA on Saturday.  She wore a Vera Wang gown with a flowing train and long veil and carried a bouquet of white roses.
Discussion: Nosy Snoop and Celebguru
The Superficial:
Tom Cruise hugs from the crotch  —  Tom Cruise presented Steven Spielberg with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 42nd Annual Chicago International Film Festival on Saturday.  And because he's Tom Cruise he had to give Spielberg an awkward crotch hug instead of the socially acceptable chest hug.
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.
Discussion: Junkiness
FemaleFirst:
Jack Black's ecstasy confession  —  Jack Black has confessed he went on a partying "rampage" while filming 'King Kong'.  —  But the wild 'High Fidelity' star became a dad last month and says he has grown up and put his wild party days behind him now.  —  Black, 36, told Britain's Independent newspaper …
Discussion: The DarkHat
PR inside:
Tom Cruise sent a private jet to pick up his groceries.  —  Movie & Entertainment News provided by bangshowbiz.biz  —  The 'Mission: Impossible' star - who is currently staying at a secluded ranch in Colorado with fiancée Katie Holmes and their three-month-old daughter Suri …
Discussion: MollyGood and BlogNYC
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
Andy / towleroad:
Gay Games Kick Off in Chicago  —  The Gay Games VII Opening Ceremony kicked off a week of competition in the Windy City on Saturday with Andy Bell, Margaret Cho, Frankie Knuckles, Jody Watley, Megan Mullally, Heather Small, Kate Clinton providing entertainment and a welcome from Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Discussion: Chicago Tribune and Queerty
 
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