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6:35 AM ET, August 16, 2006

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Doobybrain / Just Jared:
Heath Ledger one finger salute  —  Heath and Michelle Salute The Press  —  Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams seemed quite annoyed at the press photographers following the two as they vacationed and sunbathed in Mexico.  So annoyed in fact, that the two of them got up from their chaise lounges …
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TMZ.com:
Heath and Michelle Heart the Paparazzi  —  Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams (yep — the one sporting the little girl bathing suit) are a perfect example of a Hollywood couple that doesn't shy away from showing the paparazzi how they really feel.  —  The two were on a Mexican vacation recently …
TMZ.com:
Travis Barker's MySpace Lash Out  —  When Hollywood couples move to Splitsville, it never seems to be a smooth transition.  The recent split between Blink 182's Travis Barker and wife and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler is no exception, and now the split has spilled into MySpace.
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PerezHilton.com:
The Barkers: Divorce Disaster!!!!!!  —  What was love, now is lost between former MTV reality show stars Travis Barker and his soon-to-be ex-wife Shanna Moakler.  —  The pair have been feuding publicly for months - even getting into heated fights out in clubs - and now they've gone into full …
POPSUGAR:
Lindsay - Sex and Shoes  —  LL credits Sex and the City for inspiring her dating life.  She basically said she enjoys openly sleeping around.  How old was LL when the show was even on?  And where are Lindsay's people when she does these interviews.  LL sure knows how to set herself up for the rest of us.
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Contactmusic.com:
LOHAN'S LIFESTYLE INSPIRED BY SEX AND THE CITY  —  LINDSAY LOHAN has hailed seminal sitcom SEX AND THE CITY for inspiring her dating philosophy.  Even though Lohan was only 12 years old when the SARAH JESSICA PARKER-starring comedy started, the MEAN GIRLS star admits she loves having open …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Nick: Interest in Him, Jessica 'Bizarre'  —  Nine months after his split from Jessica Simpson was announced, and halfway around the world, Nick Lachey still can't escape the public's curiosity about him and his ex.  —  "It is bizarre," Lachey, 32, tells Australia's Sydney Morning Herald …
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Oh Nick, It's Called Show Biz for A Reason
Michael K / Dlisted:
Nicole Richie Eats Pizza!  —  Why is it such a big deal when we see Nicole Richie eating something?  She's just gonna barf it up later.  Just kidding!  It's her metabolism y'all!  She eats like a pig, blah, blah, blah.  Anyway Nicole is enjoyed this delicious piece of pizza in Malibu yesterday afternoon.
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The Superficial:   Nicole Richie has some pizza
Jeremiah Marquez / Associated Press:
'City Slickers' actor Bruno Kirby dies  —  LOS ANGELES - Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor known for playing the best friend in two of Billy Crystal's biggest comedies "When Harry Met Sally" and "City Slickers," has died.  He was 57.  —  Kirby died Monday in Los Angeles …
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hollywoodrag.com:
Jessica Simpson's Mane Guy  —  Jessica Simpson and her hair stylist Ken Paves at Koi restaurant in Beverly Hills on Monday (08/14/06).  —  What's the deal with this guy?  He's always just a step behind Jessica.  I wonder if he follows her to the bathroom too.  —  X17
TMZ.com:
Lohan Saves a Jackass  —  It was Lindsay Lohan to the rescue last night, after "Jackass" star Steve-O was told he was a persona non grata at popular Hollywood hangout Hyde.  When bouncers refused to admit the daredevil past the exclusive velvet rope, Steve-O did what any huge star would do.
USA Today:
Garrett's 'Til Death' takes on personal note  —  MALIBU, Calif. — Brad Garrett's 1953 Cadillac convertible, with a bobbing hula girl affixed to the dash, is just one of many showpieces this three-time Emmy winner acquired during his nine-season run as Ray Romano's hapless brother, Robert, on Everybody Loves Raymond.
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hollywoodrag.com:
Tom Cruise Stalked Joe DiMaggio  —  The late Yankee slugger Joe DiMaggio was once stalked by Tom Cruise. … Daily Dish  —  According to The Sun Tom and Katie Holmes took baby Suri to a birthday party thrown by Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
Agustin Gurza / Los Angeles Times:
Rock Band Supernova Files Suit Against TV 'Supernova'  —  Rockers from the '90s want to keep the creators of "Rock Star: Supernova" from using their name for any new bands.  —  In astronomy, one supernova doesn't normally compete with another because, after all, the universe is big enough for both of them.
Discussion: FishBowlLA and WOW Report
People.com:
Baby No. 2 for Real World's Puck  —  David "Puck" Rainey, the young rebel from MTV's The Real World: San Francisco, is all grown up - and recently became a dad for the second time, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  Puck, 38, and his homemaker wife Betty, 39, confirm that son Rocco Kokopelli Rainey was born on Aug. 6.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
POPSUGAR:
Pink's New Do  —  Pink is going hard core punk with her new do.  We like when she shows her girlie side but this shaved head look is definitely not feminine.  I wonder what inspired her to chop it off.  —  Source
Michael K / Dlisted:
Michael K & Toastee: Take Two  —  I had another hot conversation with Flavor of Love 2's Toastee regarding this past episode as well as a few other things.  She also reveals the truth about that crazy ho, Wire!  —  MK: Spunkeey was given the boot and it looked like you had a lot to do with it!
Life Style Extra:
Kevin Federline's papa pre-nup  —  LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Kevin Federline's pre-nuptial agreement reportedly states he will get more money for e very child he has with wife Britney Spears.  —  The former dancer - who is setting up his own record label after industry bosses snubbed his 'PopoZao' single …
Discussion: Celebguru and Dlisted
Phil / Egotastic!:
Avril Lavigne Still Acting Like a Model  —  I suppose we should be thankful that Avril Lavigne has seemingly given up her singing career for movies and modeling.  And that she's pretty enough to keep her career alive in magazines for a while after everyone realizes she's a crap actress.
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
'Housewives' star has Cross words for Walters  —  Plus, leading lady stands up for new Bond; Katie Holmes lightening up  —  Marcia Cross is no fan of Barbara Walters.  The "Desperate Housewives" star is still steaming that talk show doyenne asked her about widespread rumors that she's a lesbian on "The View" last year.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Breaking News: Steven Spielberg's Loaded  —  Forbes magazine reports that the world's highest-earning celebrity last year is director, Steven Spielberg.  In fact, here is the list of the top ten celebrity earners:  —  HIGHEST-EARNING CELEBRITIES  —  JK Rowling  —  1. Steven Spielberg - £180m
Discussion: BBC
The Superficial:
Andy Dick does stuff at the Comedy Central roast of William Shatner  —  Andy Dick did his usual thing at the Comedy Central roast of William Shatner Sunday night, licking the faces of Farrah Fawcett, Carrie Fisher, and Patton Oswalt, and then harrassing reporter Mandy Stadtmiller backstage …
David Bauder / Associated Press:
Couric: Viewers want news to be an hour  —  NEW YORK - During nearly every stop of her six-city "listening tour" this summer, Katie Couric said viewers told her they wanted the network evening news to be an hour instead of just 30 minutes.  —  Couric, who becomes anchorwoman of the …
People.com:
Kate Hudson, Chris Robinson Separate  —  Actress Kate Hudson and her husband, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, are splitting, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  The You, Me and Dupree star's rep, Brad Cafarelli, confirms that the couple are separating after nearly six years of marriage.
PerezHilton.com:
Posh With Child!!!  —  Britain's Daily Star is reporting on their exclusive in today's paper, stating that Victoria Beckham is pregnant with David's fourth child.  —  Posh & Becks arrived in the south of France yesterday.  The couple is staying at Bono's villa near Nice.  —  Congrats!
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
 
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Buck Wolf / ABCNEWS:
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Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed:
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PerezHilton.com:
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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:
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Athena Stavrou / The Independent:
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