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9:05 AM ET, August 19, 2006

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Peter Howell / Toronto Star:
It chokes, terrifies, amuses  —  Far better than anyone had any reason to hope or even suspect.  —  Aug. 18, 2006.  —  MOVIE CRITIC  —  Snakes on a Plane  —  Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, David Koechner, Bobby Cannavale and Rachel Blanchard.  Directed by David R. Ellis.
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New York Post:
BADASSSSSSSS  —  INTERNET PHENOMENON "SNAKES" TIPS THE SCALES  —  TO HORRIBLY GOOD  —  Rating:  —  I saw something stomach-churningly scary at the Lincoln Square in Manhattan Thursday night: the inside of the men's room.  I also saw "Snakes on a Plane."
Discussion: Defamer
TMZ.com:
Hottest Videos — Week of 08/13  —  Shanna Moakler won't let her recent nasty break-up from Travis Barker ruin her dance moves.  The former Miss USA shook her groove thang outside of Hyde after her debut on "Dancing with the Stars."  —  The Paris Hilton Posse once again lashed out at Lindsay Lohan with more "Firecrotch" ridicule.
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:   Brandon Davis is Still Drunk
TMZ.com:
Brody Plays the Field  —  Brody Jenner had a run-in with ex-girlfriend Kristin Cavallari last night at Hyde.  The "Laguna Beach" babe arrived at the hot Hollywood club just minutes before the "Princes of Malibu" star.  —  Jenner has been linked to Nicole Richie after being spotted with the …
Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Kevin Federline Aims for the 'Oh My God' Factor  —  Kevin Federline isn't nervous about making his nationally televised debut as a rapper at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday: In fact, Britney Spears's husband tells PEOPLE he's going for the "Oh-my-God" factor when he closes the show with a song …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
MollyGood:
Which Mensa member is Donald Faison really banging?  —  Earlier this week MollyGood uncomfortably shared the information that Donald Faison and Cacee Cobb may be an item.  Today, People Magazine is reporting that Donald was canoodling it up with Miss. Jessica Simpson at Hyde:
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubrey Take the Stairs  —  What goes up, must come down.  Don't they look cute together?  I love how her boyfriend, Gabriel Aubrey, is helping her up the stairs by touching her butt.  Yes, it's a slow news day.  —  Written by Lauren Burch  —  (x17online.com)
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Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed:   Halle Berry Gets Help Walking Up The Stairs
Michael K / Dlisted:
Panty Creamer of the Day: Boy George  —  Boy George on day 5 of his community service in NYC on August 18th
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Hollywoodtuna:
Lindsay Lohan Boobs Are Shocking  —  In case you guys didn't know, Lindsay Lohan has real big boobies.  I know it's shocking.  It shocks me everytime she's in a bikini and just a few days ago it shocked me even more when we saw the profile of her breasts.  Now here she is at the Smashbox …
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
First Look: Beyonce's New Album 'B'Day'  —  Imagine if Whitney Houston never had Clive Davis steering her career for those first few important image-defining albums.  The result would have been Beyonce Knowles ' new "B'Day," the follow up to her huge-selling debut album "Dangerously in Love."
Discussion: JUICY-NEWS and PerezHilton.com
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Mean Girls  —  People magazine claims to have Britney Spears on the cover of their new issue (on newsstands now) but I am having a hard time believing this is our dear Britney.  It doesn't even look like her ... what the hell did they do to her face?  —  It kinda sorta looks like her …
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Nicky Hilton Carries On Family Biz  —  In the not so distant future, if you are in Miami and need a place to stay, look no further than Nicky O. The hotel heiress, Nicky Hilton, is staying in the family business of accommodating wayward travelers.  She is proud of her new venture, and the rest of the famous family "is not involved."
C B / cityrag:
Kate Hudson and Owen Wilsons' morning after  —  We caught these shots of Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson leaving a hotel in Australia during their promo tour for You, Me and Dupree.  At the time it seemed kind of odd that they were hiding their faces and hanging their heads when they were traveling together to promote a film.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Nick Lachey to Auction off Reminders of Marriage to Jessica  —  Nick Lachey is so bitter about his break up with ex-wife Jessica Simpson that he has decided to get rid of some special reminders from their relationship.  The singer has decided to auction items on eBay from their three-year marriage.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Motherf**king Snakes on a Motherf**king Plane  —  Say what you will about Snakes on a Plane, but that was one motherf**king entertaining movie.  Was it stupid?  Yeah.  Was it violent?  Hell yeah.  Was it everything you want it to be?  Yeah, Motherf**ker!
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Madonna Shows Emotion At Her B-Day Bash  —  The Mirror's 3AM reports on Madonna's emotional tribute to her husband, Guy Ritchie: … Wow.  Since there's plenty of evidence to indicate that Madonna couldn't act her way out of a paper bag, her speech must have been genuine.  Good for the Ritchies, then.
Discussion: 3am
Clemmie Moodie / Daily Mail:
Macca fears Heather will turn video diary into TV show  —  Heather Mills is putting further pressure on Paul McCartney by filming a video diary of the couple's increasingly acrimonious split.  —  The former Beatle is understood to be concerned that the footage might easily …
Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed:
Kristin Cavallari Likes To Be On Top (and needs a lot of attention)  —  Kristin Cavallari was recently interviewed for Blender magazine and admitted that her favorite sexual position is when she is on top.  It's called TMI Kristin!!
Associated Press:
Pete Doherty pleads guilty in drug bust  —  LONDON - Musician Pete Doherty pleaded guilty Friday to five counts of possessing drugs, including heroin and crack cocaine.  —  Sentencing was adjourned until the Sept. 4.  District Judge Alison Rose warned the Babyshambles singer that he could be sentenced to jail.
Discussion: The Superficial
POPSUGAR:
Mischa and Cisco Back Together  —  So much for Mischa and her many men - I guess she was just having a fun time with friends.  Mischa is finished with school in London and back in the states with her main man Cisco.  We had a vacation from seeing him but looks like he is back in our lives as well.
 
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