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7:45 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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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
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:
Hottest Videos — Week of 08/06  —  New BFFs Tyra Banks and Nicole Richie went on a shopping spree with a sea of photogs hot on their tails.  They hit the usual hot spots, The Ivy and ultra-swanky Kitson, then went low brow and cruised the frugal aisles at the 99¢ Store.
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.
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!
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
Sean Hamilton / The Sun:
Jordan: I'm Ginormous  —  MEGA-boobs model Jordan wears a bra made of sweets — after discovering that she needs a gob stopping G-CUP.  —  The 28-year-old glamour girl thought she was a 32DD.  —  But she was professionally measured after signing up to design a range of candy-coloured lingerie …
Discussion: Bumpshack.com and Dlisted
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
NME:
Guns N' Roses singer visits cancer charity  —  Surprise trip to the Teenage Cancer Trust  —  Guns n' Roses singer Axl Rose has made a surprise visit to the Teenage Cancer Trust Ward at the University College Hospital in London.  —  The singer had just completed Guns N' Roses' controversial European tour …
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
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.
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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.
Tashi Singh / The Post Chronicle:
Brad Pitt Tells Angelina Jolie To "Play Stay-At-Home Mom"  —  Brad Pitt can be a smart man sometimes.  Unfortunately, this isn't one of those times.  Star magazine is running a cover story about Brad & Angelina troubles.  —  Apparently macho-man Brad told Angelina she should …
Discussion: Celebguru and Dlisted
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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

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