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1:55 PM ET, July 17, 2006

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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.
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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.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Paris Hilton Kissing Brandon Davis  —  You had me at Firecrotch.  —  (Photos courtesy of Splash News Online)
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Tom Cruise Surprises Steven Spielberg  —  Cruise and Spielberg in Chicago on July 15  —  PHOTO BY: BARRY BRECHEISEN / WIREIMAGE  —  Tom Cruise returned to Chicago - site of where he famously jumped on Oprah Winfrey's sofa to declare his love for Katie Holmes.
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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.
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
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
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TMZ.com:
Let's Get This Party Started: Top Stories for Sunday 07/16/06
Discussion: Yeeeah!
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.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Jessica Biel Wants to Date You  —  It looks like the recently single Jessica Biel, who was dumped by Chris Evans last month, is hard up to find a new man.  She's so desperate for a date, that she's auctioning herself to the highest bidder.  —  Well, sorta.
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:
Hollywoodtuna:
Farewell To Stacy Keibler  —  This was Stacy Keibler's final straw.  Here she's at the Skinny Dip Swimwear launch posing next to average looking bikini models and NOT wearing a bikini.  I have a feeling Stacy doesn't read Hollywood Tuna.  Yes, I know this may come as a shock to some of you …
Associated Press:
Nancy O'Dell to Co-Host Miss Universe  —  Nancy O'Dell is back on the beauty queen beat.  The "Access Hollywood" co-anchor will co-host next Sunday's Miss Universe pageant on NBC with actor-singer Carlos Ponce.  —  O'Dell served in the same role at last year's Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants.
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
 
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