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11:20 AM ET, August 2, 2006

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People.com:
Mel Gibson: 'I Am Not an Anti-Semite'  —  Mel Gibson, who was arrested Friday for driving under the influence, has issued a new statement apologizing for making anti-Semitic comments to a police officer.  —  "There is no excuse, nor should there be any tolerance, for anyone who thinks …
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NY Daily News:
Mel-ancholy star  —  As Mel Gibson made his second apology to the Jewish community yesterday for the drunken anti-Semitic tirade after his arrest for driving while intoxicated Friday, Jewish leaders and wits suggested how the actor might find a cure.  —  "Maybe there needs to be a J.A. …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Jeremiah Marquez / Associated Press:
Gibson asks Jews for help in healing  —  LOS ANGELES - Mel Gibson's latest apology drew mixed reactions from Jewish leaders, with some saying they were willing to help the actor address the anti-Semitic slurs he made during a drunken driving arrest and others demanding proof of his repentance.
Discussion: Jossip
Harvey Levin / TMZ.com:   Gibson's New Gig — Yom Kippur Keynote Speaker?
TMZ.com:
Mel's Moonshadows Madness
TMZ.com:
Lindsay To Be Questioned in Mom's Fraud Lawsuit  —  It's been a bad week for Lindsay Lohan.  First she went home "dehydrated" from the set of her new film "Georgia Rule."  Then the head of the film's production company sent her a letter chastising her for what he called her "discourteous …
Discussion: MollyGood and Celebguru
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Lowri Williams / Entertainmentwise:
Lindsay Lohan Dropped By Record Label  —  In the UK...  Just as Lindsay Lohan's film career has hit a few bumps in the road, so has her lame pop career.  —  Lohan has been dropped from her British label Island after refusing to promote her new album.  —  After investing time and money …
Discussion: celebrity terrorist
Phil / Egotastic!:
Way, Way, Way Too Many Lindsay Lohan Bikini Pictures
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Lindsay Lohan Dumped by Record Label
Contactmusic.com:
LOHAN SACKED BY ISLAND RECORDS
TMZ.com:
Pam and Kid — Diamonds Galore  —  Newlyweds Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock arrived at a London airport Monday afternoon and photogs got a first glance of the pair's new enormous and sparkling wedding rings.  —  Paparazzi were swarming in St. Tropez this past weekend as the pair wed on a covered yacht on the French Riviera.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Tommy: I'm Stricter Than Pam with Kids  —  While his ex-wife Pamela Anderson honeymoons with Kid Rock - the pair tied the knot in Saint-Tropez last weekend - rocker Tommy Lee is dishing on parenting to TV's Extra.  —  Saying that he and Anderson, who were married from 1995 to 1998 …
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MTV Is Old!  —  MTV turns 25 today, which means it's no longer in its own demo.  In celebration of the one-time home for music videos turning a quarter century old, here are some of the hottest things MTV gave us:  —  Courtney Love vs. Madonna  —  A classic, but worth repeat viewing.
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Associated Press:
From Beavis to Britney: MTV Turns 25
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Natalie Finn / Yahoo! News:
"Batman" Goes for "Brokeback"  —  Batman has a new adversary from Down Under.  —  Warner Bros. confirmed Monday that Heath Ledger will be playing the Joker in The Dark Knight, the next installment of the rejuvenated Batman franchise.  —  "I'm excited to continue the story we started with Batman Begins …
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Gil Kaufman / MTV:
Heath Ledger To Play Joker In 'Batman' Sequel
Discussion: The DarkHat
New York Post:
JUST ASKING  —  WHICH tabloid TV producer spread a false story that his beautiful entertainment reporter is dating a muscular movie star?  Seems he's jealous of all the press Vanessa Minnillo gets for dating Nick Lachey.  In reality, the lovely reporter dates a director, and has been for years …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Idol's Elliott Yamin Is 'Entertaining Offers'  —  When will third-place American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin sign a recording contract like winner Taylor Hicks, runner-up Katharine McPhee and contestants Kellie Pickler and Chris Daughtry?  —  "He's entertaining offers.
New York Post:
PUTTING 'EM UP FOR NICKY  —  "ENTOURAGE" star Kevin Connolly used his fist to defend the honor of girlfriend Nicky Hilton the other night at West Hollywood hot spot Hyde.  Things got physical after pro skateboarder Chad Muska, who was guest-deejaying, made a lewd crack about the honey-haired heiress.
NY Daily News:
Living well is the best form of revenge  —  Christie Brinkley looks better than ever despite her nightmare divorce drama.  —  Brinkley radiates confidence in our exclusive pictures - the first to be taken since her split from cheating hubby Peter Cook.  —  She didn't have to say a word …
Kate Lanahan / The Bosh:
Harry asks Lindsay to stop drinking  —  Lindsay Lohan was scolded for her "heavy partying" last week in a letter from Morgan Creek CEO James G. Robinson, but Lindsay's party style since she began dating restaurant owner Harry Morton has been a lot tamer than it used to be.
Discussion: Celebrity Pictures
Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:
An Image Popular in Films Raises Some Eyebrows in Ads  —  At 200 pounds plus — most of that pure attitude — she is hard to miss.  —  Her onscreen presence takes on many variations, but she is easily recognizable by a few defining traits.  Other than her size, she is almost always black.
Discussion: Gawker
Splash News Online:
Liv Tyler has acne!  —  Liv Tyler needs to give a shout to Lindsay Lohan and get some ProActive because that zit is enormous!  Come on Linds, hook a girl up!  —  Pix by Aaron St. Clair
Discussion: The Superficial
Michelle / Best Week Ever:
Project Runway: Final Four Cracked?  —  OK — Don't get nervous.  We won't be spoiling anything for you until after the jump.  Before we try to crack the case, let's talk shopping.  Moichandising, moichandising!  For those of you who don't suffer from a debilitating addiction to online shopping …
Discussion: OH NO!!
 
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Lucia Moses / Business Insider:
Sources: ~100 NYT Tech Guild members cross the picket line to work on Election Day; NYT engineer and union steward Benjamin Harnett says the figure is under 50

Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
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