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10:50 AM ET, August 12, 2006

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Solvej Schou / Associated Press:
Paris Hilton bitten by pet kinkajou  —  LOS ANGELES - Paris Hilton got no love this week from her pet kinkajou Baby Luv — in fact, the racoon-like animal bit her.  The heiress was not badly hurt but did visit a hospital emergency room to receive a tetanus shot, her publicist, Elliot Mintz, told The Associated Press on Friday.
Discussion: makeushot.com
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Access Hollywood:
It has been widely reported today that Celebrity Heiress Paris Hilton was bitten by her pet kinkajou whose name is Baby Luv.  Today we received this e-mail from Baby Luv in the Access Hollywood newsroom.  —  All day I'm getting emails saying "Baby Luv, you gotta check out Defamer and Gawker.
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Paris Hilton Really Loved Her Goat  —  Paris Hilton bought the plot next to Marilyn Monroe's grave in Hollywood's Westwood Village Memorial Park, the legendary cemetary which is home to Truman Capote, Dean Martin and Jack Lemmon.  She's using the plot to bury...her pet goat.
FemaleFirst:
Paris Hilton's animal magic journey
Discussion: Celebrity Hijinx
Associated Press:
Mike Douglas, former TV show host, dies  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Mike Douglas, who drew on his affable personality and singing talent during 21 years as host of a syndicated television talk show, died Friday on his 81st birthday, his wife said.  —  He died at 5:30 a.m. at a Palm Beach Gardens hospital, Genevieve Douglas said.
Discussion: TV Squad
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Talk show host Mike Douglas dead
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Beckham Gets Booted  —  It's a good thing he's got a fragrance in the works, cause it looks like David Beckham's going to be having a little more free time on his hands coming up here pretty soon.  Page Six has the scoop about a huge announcement concerning the British soccer superstar:
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New York Post:
BECKHAM BENT OFF NATIONAL TEAM
Discussion: POPSUGAR and The Sun
Barton Offends... / San Francisco Chronicle:
US WEEKLY STANDS FIRM ON ANISTON/VAUGHN ENGAGEMENT STORY  —  The editors of Us Weekly magazine are refusing to back down after their headline-making news about a Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn engagement was slammed by the actress' publicist.  —  Aniston's spokesman Stephen Huvane attacked …
Discussion: Celebguru and Celebamour
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Curiouser & Curiouser  —  It looks like it's gonna be a slow newsday ... but we'll make the best of it ... let's get to it ...  In case you weren't sufficiently horrified yesterday by the first grainy pics of the supposed baby Suri Holmes Cruise allegedly borne of the sexual union of Tom Cruise …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Celebrity Baby Blog
Katie Hampson / Daily Mail:
Britney's 'I'm ugly' video  —  A bizarre video of Britney Spears belching and ranting at her husband has shocked fans worldwide.  —  The pop star - who appears confused as she speaks to the camera - moans about being ugly and whinges at husband Kevin Federline while eating what appears to be takeaway chicken and chips.
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
PerezHilton.com:
Fill In The Blank  —  Hollywood's hottest closeted lesbian sits on her stoop in NYC, earlier this week.  —  Jodie Foster's finger smells like ________.
X17online.com:
K-Fed's Shifty Eyes  —  You're Kevin Federline.  You've ensured a lifetime free from the burdens of work or even making an effort simply by marrying eighty light-years over your head and immediately producing a litter of kids.  No DJ booth in the world can seem to keep you out …
Discussion: Pop Culture Whore
Michael K / Dlisted:
Jordan's Breasts are Gigantic!  —  Jordan just signed a multi-million dollar deal with Panache to be the "chest" of their new range of bras for big-chested women.  She has started by modeling a line based on sweets.  She was extremely surprised when she was professionally measured by the label.
Discussion: The Sun
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
You're Not Going To Find Beyonce in Britain  —  Beyonce is a bit too scared to travel to the UK.  It seems that even though the British thwarted a plane full of terrorists from landing on our shores, she's not willing to take any chances. … I urge you all to say a little prayer for Beyonce's single to do well in the UK tonight.
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Contactmusic.com:
BEYONCE PULLS OUT OF TRIP TO BRITAIN?
Discussion: POPSUGAR
People.com:
Gillian Anderson Talks About Pregnancy  —  Former X-Files star Gillian Anderson, who is expecting her second child, has opened up about her pregnancy on her personal Web site.  —  "I am pregnant; which I have no doubt many of you know," Anderson, 38, writes on her site's "Latest News" page.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
TMZ.com:
Tucker, Tucker, Sexy Mutha ...  Sources tell TMZ that the rumors are true: MSNBC host Tucker Carlson will be joining the cast of the new season of "Dancing with the Stars."  —  Carlson, whose usual TV appearances involve politicians dancing around his questions, will now get to do some serious steppin' of his own.
Sarah Hall / E! Online:
Lindsay Lohan's Unwanted Pen Pal  —  Lindsay Lohan has reached another important milestone in her celebrity career—her very first (alleged) stalker.  —  The 20-year-old actress has reportedly been receiving some unwelcome attention from a man who has been sending her letters asking to meet …
Discussion: Tabloid Whore!
POPSUGAR:
Worst Dressed of the Day  —  Mischa has been looking fabulous all week in Australia promoting spring and summer collections at David Jones.  But then this - WTF was she thinking last night at the premiere of Cirque Du Soleil in Sydney?  I still think she looks cute with that little smirk on her face …
Hollywoodtuna:
Boo!  It's Tyra Banks and Nicole Richie  —  Here are Tyra Banks and Nicole Richie filming a segment for Tyra's show.  Now did Halloween come early cuz' I see a couple of witches.  Man, I don't think I've ever seen two celebrities look so bad together since Liza Minnelli and David Gest.
Just Jared:
Carrie Underwood Good Morning America  —  Good Morning, Underwood  —  Carrie Underwood always looks SO WELL PUT TOGETHER.  I forgot her stylist's name but she deserves an award or something.  Always well-fitted and figure-flattering.  Carrie sang three songs earlier today as part …
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Apocalypto is Getting Dumped  —  Mel Gibson's upcoming movie, Apocalypto, which was set to be released by Disney on December 8th, is now reportedly being shopped to other distributors, namely Lions Gate Films.  The Canadian production company, which distributed Kevin Smith's Dogma …
 
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Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Pink Is The New Parties  —  Oh my!  It's the return of the Pink …
Tashi Singh / The Post Chronicle:
Brad Pitt Tells Angelina Jolie To "Play Stay-At-Home Mom"
Discussion: Celebguru and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Jameson Sidelined from Lingerie Bowl?
Discussion: FishBowlLA and Bumpshack.com
Michael K / Dlisted:
Jodie, Which Finger Do You Use On Your Girlfriend?
MTV:
Jack Black To Host MTV Video Music Awards; Promises To 'Bring The Thunder'
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Associated Press:
Daniel Craig takes Bond in new direction
Just Jared:
American Gangster  —  Russell Crowe is so Gangster
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
California's Never Gonna Have A Real Governor Again
Discussion: PR inside
 Earlier Picks: 
Phil / Egotastic!:
Kristen Bell is OK!
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Hollywoodtuna:
Will Lucy Pinder Ever Pose Nude?
Just Jared:
Kingston Rossdale  —  Harajuku Lover Mommy  —  Rock Steady!
Josh Grossberg / E! Online:
Screech: I Was Mugged!
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Reese Witherspoon Is Not Happy With Jessica Simpson
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
The White Oprah  —  I feel like Dinah Lohan is going out of her way to make me hate her.
Just Jared:
Rachel Mcadams: Marriage
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Frank Connelly / Bloomberg:
Vivendi says one of its small investors seeks to delay Vivendi's spinoff of Canal+, Havas, and Louis Hachette Group; shareholders were due to vote December 9

Daniel Kaplan / Awful Announcing:
The US DOJ and 17 state attorneys general file briefs for Fubo and against Venu Sports, which is trying to get an injunction lifted that blocked Venu's launch

Nitasha Tiku / Washington Post:
OpenAI suspends early access to Sora after ~20 artists leaked access to the tool in protest of the company's treatment of creative professionals as “PR puppets”

 
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