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Lee Hannon / Star:
EXCLUSIVE: MEL IN RECOVERY PROGRAM  —  Mel Gibson has checked himself into a recovery program for alcohol, the troubled actor's rep Alan Nierob, exclusively tells Star.  "He is in a program of recovery at this time," Nierob says.  —  Plus, Chris Prentiss, a neighbor of Gibson's and the co-founder …
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CNN:
Gibson enters rehab after DUI arrest  —  Charges swirl that actor received special treatment  —  LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Actor Mel Gibson entered rehab after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, his spokesman said Monday.
Michelle Caruso / NY Daily News:
Shun Mad Mel, H'wood big sez  —  DAILY NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF  —  LOS ANGELES - A Hollywood powerbroker called for a showbiz "shunning" of Mel Gibson over his crude anti-Jewish remarks, while TV doyenne Barbara Walters and her crew roasted the trash-talking star on "The View" yesterday.
Discussion: Celebitchy
People.com:
Mel Gibson In Rehab for Alcoholism  —  Mel Gibson has sought treatment for alcoholism, his rep, Alan Nierob, tells PEOPLE.  —  "He definitely entered a program," said Nierob, who wouldn't identify or describe the program or say how long Gibson planned to be there.
Discussion: Defamer and We Love Celebs!
TMZ.com:
Sheriff's Rep: There Was No Cover-up  —  Steve Whitmore, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, just concluded (9:15AM PT) a press conference with reporters, answering questions about the Mel Gibson DUI controversy.  The video is courtesy of the FOX affiliate in Los Angeles.
TMZ.com:
Bulletin: Gibson Enters Recovery Program  —  Star Magazine has confirmed that Mel Gibson has begun a recovery program.  —  Gibson's rep, Alan Nierob, exclusively tells Star, "He is in a program of recovery at this time."  —  Chris Prentiss, a neighbor of Gibson's and the co-founder …
Just Jared:
Mel Gibson Mug Shot  —  Boozing Mel's Mug Shot  —  Scope out actor-director Mel Gibson's mug shot released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.  This booking photo was taken early Friday after being arrested on drunken driving charges, making anti-Semitic remarks, and threatening a deputy law enforcement official.
Andrew Glazer / Associated Press:
Deputy hopes Gibson thinks about DUI  —  CALABASAS, Calif. - The deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving said Monday that he feels bad for damage to the star's reputation but hopes Gibson thinks twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel.
USA Today:   Mel Gibson in firestorm of bad publicity
MTV:
Shakira, Chili Peppers, Madonna, Panic!  Lead List Of Nominees For MTV Video Music Awards  —  Performers include Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, T.I., Ludacris and the Killers.  —  Shakira  —  The list of nominees for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards includes a familiar mix of hip-shakers …
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Shakira Leads MTV Nominations
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Boy George to Pick Up New York City Trash  —  Boy George will be cleaning up in New York next month, though not in the way that will result in bank deposits.  —  After pleading guilty in March to the false reporting of a supposed burglary in his Manhattan apartment, the former Culture Club singer …
Discussion: OH NO!! and kenneth in the
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NY Daily News:
Boy George's next gig - broom-hilde
Discussion: Seriously? OMG! and Queerty
Associated Press:
Boy George gets hot, stinky karma
Discussion: Defamer
ninemsn:
Nicole's X-rated pic scandal  —  Nicole Richie has been rocked by a nude photo scandal, with X-rated photographs of the socialite and her celebrity friends set to be leaked on to the Web.  —  According to sources, the skinny star, 24, is scared stiff raunchy shots of her will be circulated …
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Oh God, Please No!  —  Nicole Richie is reportedly terrified that nude pictures of her and her friends will soon be on the Internet after she lost her camera phone at the L.A. nightspot, Guy's.  While partying with Lindsay Lohan and DJ AM at the karaoke bar, Nicole realized her camera …
Discussion: makeushot.com
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Idol Bosses Angry Over Fantasia TV Movie  —  Although Fantasia: Life is Not a Fairy Tale - the TV movie about third-season American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino's difficult past - is not due to air on Lifetime until Aug. 19, producers of the FOX talent show reportedly are already crying foul over their depiction in the biopic.
Discussion: TV Envy
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Don Kaplan / New York Post:
FABRICATION,' SAYS PRODUCER: FANTASIA WAS NOT PUSHED TO DROP OUT
Discussion: TV Squad and Seriously? OMG!
Splash News Online:
Pam gets Married  —  Pamela Anderson and Kid Rick tied the knot on Saturday in St. Tropez.  It was a funfilled day from the looks of it with Pam partying all day long on her boat.  If it was this crazy on Pams boat, how crazy do you think it was over at Kid Rock's?  Check out all the classy pics below.
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Hollywoodtuna:   Pamela Anderson And Kid Rock Tie The Knot
Celebitchy:
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are sleeping apart  —  Their newborn is just over two months old, so this isn't that shocking, but Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are repotedly sleeping apart because Angelina wants to be near Shiloh while Brad needs his beauty sleep:
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Just Jared:
Angelina Jolie: Airplane Flying Again
Discussion: Pittwatch.com
People.com:
Kevin & Britney Mix Work, Romance in Vegas  —  Kevin Federline traveled to Las Vegas for work - to shoot his "Lose Control" video - but, with wife Britney Spears in tow, managed to find time for fun.  —  On Thursday night, Federline, 28, Spears, 24, their 10-month-old son, Sean Preston …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Heidi Klum Nude Pictures from Jane Magazine  —  What can really be said about Heidi Klum's beauty that hasn't already been said?  I mean, saying that Heidi Klum is pretty is like saying Superman is strong.  Duh.  —  So how about we just let these pictures of Heidi Klum nude in Jane magazine do the talking.
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Simpson Gone Wild  —  Last week, Jessica Simpson was going crazy in a bikini and now she's getting all hot and bothered in public.  I don't know what's causing these sexual outbursts (I'm pretty sure it's not her hairstylist Ken Paves) but why question it.
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Jessica photos too steamy for her mom  —  Simpson parents don't seem to agree on their daughter's look  —  Are Jessica Simpson's parents butting heads over their daughter's sexy image?  —  The reality show star's manager father has publicly applauded his daughter's bodacious appeal.
People.com:
Paris Says She's Back with Stavros - For Now  —  Paris Hilton is back together with her ex-boyfriend, Greek shipping heir Stavros Niarchos - at least for now.  —  "We're together now here.  We love each other," Hilton, who, like Niarchos, is in Saint-Tropez, told PEOPLE on Monday …
 
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