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5:55 AM ET, August 20, 2006

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Serena Kappes / People.com:
WEEK AHEAD: Jessica Hosts Teen Choice Awards  —  Jessica Simpson is the master of ceremonies at the Teen Choice Awards - and her ex, Nick Lachey, will be there, too.  PEOPLE looks at the big night (and the potential drama), plus other events happening in the coming week:
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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.
X17online.com:
Brit Gets Her Freebies  —  Doesn't she look like the kid from the Children of the Corn in that black hat?  —  1 Response to "Brit Gets Her Freebies"  — Says:  —  Beautiful!  The pics on all the blogs today of her and Sean at Fred Segal were Gorgeous.
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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Dustin Rowles / Pajiba:
Snakes on a Plane  —  Snakes Motherf**king Bites  —  Here's a diatribe I've been waiting a long time to unleash: I'm dubious of anything with as much hype attached to it as Snakes on a Plane.  In fact, the only thing that I can imagine that warrants this much pre-release attention is the Second Coming …
Discussion: The Green Straw
New York Post:
BADASSSSSSSS  —  INTERNET PHENOMENON "SNAKES" TIPS THE SCALES
Discussion: Defamer
James Rocchi / Cinematical:
Review: Snakes on a Plane — James' Take
Sara Gandy / KUSA-TV:
MTV star arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting 2 young girls  —  reported by: Heidi McGuire Backpack Journalist  —  LAKEWOOD - An MTV reality star was arrested at a local skate park Friday after accusations of sexual assault were reported.  —  Reality TV star 'Don Vito' or Vincent Margera …
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Just Jared:
Sophia Bush & Jon Foster Pictures  —  Bush's Foster Love  —  Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill) and Jon Foster (Windfall) are apparently now an item.  The pair made a pit stop for a brief bathroom break in Camarillo, California as they "headed north for a romantic getaway weekend."
Discussion: Rappys World
Natasha / Young, Black, and Fabulous:
The New-New Ish  —  Eva Pigford and Karamo from the Real World hosted an event at the Black Gay Pride festival this weekend:  —  Now Eva.  We've talked about this before.  What the hell are you trying to show off here?  —  And SWV performed too:  —  Hmmm.  What a difference some years make.
Discussion: Cinematical and goldenfiddle
FemaleFirst:
Christopher Walken's Hairspray  —  Christopher Walken has signed up for musical movie 'Hairspray'.  —  The 'Stepford Wives' actor will replace 'Moulin Rouge' actor Jim Broadbent as Wilbur Turnblad in the remake of the cult 1988 film, according to Variety magazine.
celebrity nation:
Stars get behind good cause  —  Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams and Lindsay Lohan are among a group of celebs joining the ONE campaign against AIDS and extreme poverty.  The stars are doing their part by supporting the new ONE T-shirt, which is made in Lesotho of 100% African cotton …
Splash News Online:
Rumor Willis' 18th Birthday Party  —  The stars came out for Rumor Willis' 18th birthday.  Father Bruce was there along with step-dad Ashton Kutcher, Lindsay Lohan and industry giants Courtney Love and her daughter Francis Bean, Michelle Trachtenburg, Danny Masterson, and Soleil Moon Frye.
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 …
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.
New York Post:
MR. DEMI'S WILD OLD DAYS  —  DEMI Moore learned what a relentless horndog Ashton Kutcher used to be when she first bedded down at his home.  The "Punk'd" party boy tells the September Details that his doorbell would ring in the middle of the night with legions of hot young admirers looking for a good time …
Discussion: We Love Celebs! and Hollyscoop
New York Post:
SHE'S NO. 1!  —  PARIS Hilton has finally broken a world record - and not for skankiness.  The saucy celebutard has made the Guinness Book of World Records for being "the most overrated celeb."  A spokesperson for the book says it based its ranking on magazine polls in which readers voted on their …
Jellio / YesButNoButYes:
One of the greatest character acters ever.  —  I heard last night that Bruno Kirby passed away this past Monday of Leukemia, at the very young age of 57.  What do you say about an actor who's been amazing in Good Morning Vietnam, When Harry Met Sally, The Freshman, Sleepers, Donnie Brasco and Godfather II?
Discussion: Past Deadline and TV Squad
New York Post:
GROOM OF DOOM  —  NOW that Kate Moss has inexplicably reunited with her druggie ex-boyfriend Pete Doherty, rumors are rampant about a possible wedding.  The latest buzz is that they might get hitched this weekend at Jade Jagger's house in Ibiza.  One spy even spotted Moss wearing a diamond ring that's believed to be from Doherty.
Alex / Best Week Ever:
ICYMI: Unintentional Anti-Drug Messages  —  Our friends over at CRACKED have compiled a pretty YouTubular list of the "5 Most Obviously Drug-Fueled TV Appearances Ever".  These are really fun to watch, but some glaring omissions include The Hoff on American Idol, Alan Thicke …
Discussion: Defamer and TV Squad
Press Association:
Keane pull out of gig at Edinburgh festival  —  Brit award winners Keane have pulled out of their Edinburgh festival gig because frontman, Tom Chaplin, is suffering from exhaustion.  The trio had been due to close this year's T on the Fringe festival with a concert in Princes Street Gardens on August 30.
Discussion: WOW Report
New York Post:
PARTY PRIORITY  —  BEYONCÉ Knowles has pulled out of a promotional tour of England next month for the debut of her new album, "B'Day," supposedly because of the terrorism scare.  But music insiders say the real reason is she doesn't want to miss the lavish 25th birthday bash boyfriend Jay-Z is throwing for her in New York.
Discussion: Snitch
Popoholic:
And The Transformers Are...  Alright, that names of the Transformers that will be appearing in the movie have been announced.  Here are the Autobots: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Jazz, Ratchet and Ironhide.  The Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Brawl, Bonecrusher, Skorpinok, Frenzy, Blackout and Barricade.
Discussion: Horny Oyster
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!
 
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