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6:10 PM 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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Paris Hilton's glitzy goat grave  —  Paris Hilton has bought the plot next to Marilyn Monroe's grave to bury her pet goat.  —  The 25-year-old has reportedly booked a plot in Hollywood's Pierce Bros Westwood Village Memorial Park next to her screen idol.  —  It is also alleged that she has booked …
Discussion: Hollywood Rag and Celebguru
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:   Paris Hilton Really Loved Her Goat
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Kingston Rossdale Goes to Work  —  With Mommy, that is.  How completely adorable they are.  Gwen brought Kingston along to Mix Magic recording studio yesterday for about six hours.  Let's hope he was in a sound proof room.  —  Gwen Takes Kingston to Work [TMZ]  —  Written by Lauren Burch
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TMZ.com:   Gwen Takes Kingston to Work
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
Associated Press:
Phillips released in domestic case  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Lou Diamond Phillips was released from jail on his own recognizance Friday following his arrest for allegedly physically abusing his live-in girlfriend.  —  "Our office reviewed the case today and referred it to the city attorney's hearing program.
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
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.
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
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!
TMZ.com:
Jameson Sidelined from Lingerie Bowl?  —  Porn star Jenna Jameson has reportedly been sidelined from the 2007 Lingerie Bowl due to safety reasons.  —  Jameson's insurance company reportedly fears the adult film star will be injured in Super Bowl XLI's half-time special, which features ladies in lingerie playing football.
Discussion: FishBowlLA and 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
Hollywoodtuna:
New York Post:
HEART AT HOME  —  AFTER designing women's wear for 40 years, Betsey Johnson has finally found her calling - house stuff.  "I shouldn't say this, but I'm closer to home than I am to clothes," the forever-young designer told Elle.com at the launch of her home collection with West Point Home.
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Pink Is The New Parties  —  Oh my!  It's the return of the Pink is the new Blog birthday cake ... well ... two more of them, actually.  Pink reader Mara recently celebrated her 23rd birthday and her good friend Megan threw her a PITNB party complete with pinkified cake.
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
FemaleFirst:
Jodie Foster's neighbour fall out  —  Jodie Foster has been branded "miserable" and accused of having "bad manners" by her neighbours.  —  The 'Flightplan' actress has an apartment in New York's West Village but it seems the other residents in her building want her out.
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NME:
Guns N' Roses singer visits cancer charity
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Tashi Singh / The Post Chronicle:
Brad Pitt Tells Angelina Jolie To "Play Stay-At-Home Mom"
Discussion: Celebguru and Dlisted
Michael K / Dlisted:
Jodie, Which Finger Do You Use On Your Girlfriend?
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Access Hollywood:
It has been widely reported today that Celebrity Heiress Paris Hilton …
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Athena Stavrou / The Independent:
More than 230 media industry professionals, including anonymous BBC staff, sign a letter accusing the BBC of bias favoring Israel in coverage of Gaza

Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt quits as a contributing columnist at WaPo, after abruptly leaving a Post live video event hosted by Jonathan Capehart

CNBC:
Sources: Greek media company Antenna Group is in early talks to acquire Time from Marc Benioff, who bought the magazine in 2018 for $180M

 
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