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11:50 AM ET, August 16, 2006

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TMZ.com:
Paris Hilton, World Record Winner  —  Ms. Hilton has made it into the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records, but it may not be for a reason she'd particularly enjoy.  While Britney Spears or Tom Cruise were probably somewhere close behind, Paris takes the crown for our favorite record ever — Most Overrated Person.
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Fabien Montique / The Bosh:
Paris Hilton Forgets Panties for Blender Cover?  —  Sexy socialite Paris Hilton is ready to solidify her place in pop history.  —  The star, who is set to release her debut album on August 22nd graces the cover of Blender's Hot Report in stockings and a bra.
Discussion: Celebguru and Blog
Life Style Extra:
Paris Hilton's no-sex bet
Discussion: celebridiot.com
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.
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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 …
Starpulse / Starpulse News Blog:
'Sex & The City' Inspires Lindsay Lohan
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 …
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Doobybrain / Just Jared:
Heath Ledger one finger salute
Discussion: Rappys World and Best Week Ever
NY Daily News:
Rapper gives her African hotshot the Eve-ho, sez pal  —  Rapper Eve is distancing herself from her on-again, off-again boyfriend, the son of an African dictator, even as he came closer to power last week.  —  The entire 50-man government of Equatorial Guinea walked out Thursday after pressure …
Discussion: The Corsair
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 …
MSNBC:
Newsmakers: Shannen Doherty  —  Doherty: 'I'm not going to combat lies'  —  The star of "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Charmed" is back with a new show on Oxygen called "Breaking Up With Shannen Doherty."  She spoke with NEWSWEEK's Nicki Gostin.  Very briefly.  We stand by our reporter.
Discussion: PerezHilton.com
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.
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 and Celebitchy
Sky News:
WHOSE CURVY BOTTOM?  —  There aren't many stars in Hollywood with lovely, curvy bottoms.  —  So when we saw this one, we jumped for joy - then we decided it reminded us of someone else...  This particular peachy behind belongs to actress Jessica Biel.  —  She wore a figure-hugging white dress …
NY Daily News:
Xtina no Storch singer  —  Ladies and gentlemen, just in time to promote their new albums: a feud between Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton's producer, Scott Storch.  —  Storch worked on Aguilera's last album, but says he dropped out of her "Back to Basics" CD because, among other things …
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Gwen Stefani and Angelina Jolie Help One Another  —  New mothers Gwen Stefani and Angelina Jolie have found themselves fast friends.  With their babies born one day apart, they have tons of the same experiences to share.  The are even sharing diet tips.  —  Life & Style Weekly claims …
Associated Press:
Katie Blair crowned Miss Teen USA 2006  —  PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - An 18-year-old from Montana has been crowned Miss Teen USA 2006.  Katie Blair beat the competition in swimsuit, evening gown and interview categories to claim the crown Tuesday night.  —  First runner-up was Melissa Lingafelt …
Discussion: Jossip
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
dailysnack.com:
Kate 'n' Pete to wed in Ibiza  —  THEY'RE trying to keep everyone guessing.  But we can reveal that Kate Moss and Pete Doherty plan to tie the knot on Ibiza this weekend.  —  The couple, who probably could organise a piss-up in a brewery but scarcely 'owt else, hope to dumbfound the sceptics …
Discussion: Celebitchy and Blog
Jane Sutton / Reuters:
David Copperfield says he's found Fountain of Youth  —  MIAMI (Reuters) - The man who made the Statue of Liberty appear to vanish may soon claim to do the same for unsightly bags and wrinkles.  —  Master illusionist David Copperfield says he has found the "Fountain of Youth" in the southern Bahamas …
Discussion: Horny Oyster and Defamer
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Drew Barrymore's Momma Clock  —  The biological ticking is getting to Drew Barrymore.  Drew, who is currently in a long term relationship with Fabrizio Moretti, wants to have a family.  Via adoption or having a few children of her own, a family life appeals to the Charlie's Angel star.
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
 
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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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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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