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8:35 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
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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Associated Press:
Talk show host Mike Douglas dead  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — Mike Douglas, who drew on his affable personality and singing talent during 21 years as a talk show host, died Friday on his 81st birthday, his wife said.  —  He died at 5:30 a.m. in a Palm Beach Gardens hospital, said his wife, Genevieve Douglas.
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
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
TMZ.com:
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips Arrested  —  UPDATE 4:00 p.m. ET: TMZ has learned that Phillips was released from jail on his own recognizance at 12:00 p.m. PT He did not post bail.  Representatives for Phillips tell TMZ that no charges will be filed and that the entire incident was a "misunderstanding."
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
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
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.
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
Phil / Egotastic!:
Kristen Bell is OK!  —  In news that isn't really news, Kristen Bell is doing fine after she didn't really hurt herself on Wednesday.  The Veronica Mars cutie was rushed to the hospital after she slammed a car door on her hand, and feared she had broken it, but she didn't.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Tiffany McGee / People.com:
Kanye West Is Engaged  —  Rapper and producer Kanye West is engaged, several sources have confirmed to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  West, 29, proposed to his girlfriend, Alexis, while overseas for two weeks recently, sources close to the singer tell PEOPLE.  —  Alexis, whose last name …
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 ________.
Just Jared:
Kingston Rossdale  —  Harajuku Lover Mommy  —  Rock Steady!  Gwen Stefani took 2-month-old son Kingston Rossdale back to the recording studio yestertday at Mix Magic in Los Angeles.  Gwen wore a Harajuku Lovers tube top and sweats, topped off with Dior shoes.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
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
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 …
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
California's Never Gonna Have A Real Governor Again  —  PR Inside says: … This is just retarded.
Discussion: PR inside
 
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Sarah Hall / E! Online:
Lindsay Lohan's Unwanted Pen Pal
Discussion: Tabloid Whore!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Jodie, Which Finger Do You Use On Your Girlfriend?
Just Jared:
Carrie Underwood Good Morning America
MTV:
Jack Black To Host MTV Video Music Awards; Promises To 'Bring The Thunder'
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Daniel Craig takes Bond in new direction
Just Jared:
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Hollywoodtuna:
Will Lucy Pinder Ever Pose Nude?
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Apocalypto is Getting Dumped
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:
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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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