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11:50 AM ET, August 21, 2006

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People.com:
Nick, Jessica Star Separately at Teen Awards  —  As if perfectly timed for the release of Jessica Simpson's album A Public Affair, Sunday afternoon's Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles had all the makings of a public spectacle.  —  During the ceremony, Simpson shared the stage with cohost …
Discussion: Hollyscoop
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TMZ.com:
How Badly Did K-Fed Suck?  —  Kevin Federline made his live world debut at the Teen Choice Awards last night on FOX.  TMZ is still shaking its inanimate head at K-Fed's performance.  Watch 30 seconds — trust us, it's more than enough.  Then vote.
Discussion: Junkiness
Just Jared:
K-fed Lose Control Video  —  K-fed Loses Control  —  Kevin Federline just debuted his single "Lost Control" with a live performance for the Teen Choice Awards.  He was introduced by gum-chewing wife Britney Spears (pregnant with their second child), closed out the show, and surprisingly wasn't booed offstage.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
People.com:
Brooke Burke & David Charvet Engaged  —  Former Baywatch star David Charvet and Rock Star: Supernova host Brooke Burke have two reasons to celebrate: they are getting married and expecting a child together, Burke tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  Charvet proposed during a "summertime party" he threw on Saturday night, Burke tells PEOPLE.
Associated Press:
MTV wants to take VMA viewers backstage  —  NEW YORK (AP) — For fans who want to see more of Beyonce or Ludacris at next week's Video Music Awards, MTV is offering a trip backstage at Radio City Music Hall.  —  Not physically, of course.  That would get way too crowded.
Discussion: Lost Remote and Media News
David Germain / Associated Press:
'Snakes' slithers to top of box office  —  LOS ANGELES - The Internet buzz over "Snakes on a Plane" turned out to be nothing to hiss about.  The high-flying thriller preceded by months of unprecedented Web buildup technically debuted as the No. 1 movie, but with a modest $15.25 million opening weekend …
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Dean Goodman / Reuters:
"Snakes on a Plane" fails to charm  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - So much for the Internet hype.  "Snakes on a Plane," a camp thriller that generated an unprecedented tsunami of online hysteria during the past year, crawled into the No. 1 slot at the North American weekend box office …
Discussion: Cinematical and Seriously? OMG!
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Busta Rhymes Arraigned on Assault Charge  —  Rapper Busta Rhymes was arraigned in New York Sunday on an third-degree assault charge after he was reportedly accused of attacking a man for spitting on his car.  —  Releasing few details, the New York Police Department said only that the arrest stemmed …
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MTV:   Busta Rhymes Arrested On Assault Charges
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Heidi Klum: I Want 'A Lot' of Kids  —  Project Runway host Heidi Klum and her husband, British musician Seal, are not only awaiting the birth of their second child, but they look forward to welcoming even more.  —  "We want to have a lot of children," the supermodel, who announced in June …
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Associated Press:
Heidi Klum and Seal want more children
Discussion: Wampoon
NY Daily News:
Julianne's sad puppy dog tale  —  There were tears in the Julianne Moore household after the family's new puggle puppy died of distemper after just three weeks.  And the actress isn't pleased with the Brooklyn pet store that sold her the ailing pooch.  —  "Julianne and the kids were very upset," says a source.
Splash News Online:
Tom and Kat[i]e venture out  —  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes went out for a little dinner at Maestro's Steakhouse which is a rarity for the reclusive Cruise who only goes out when he has a movie to promote.  Who got blessed with the honor of babysitting Suri?
Discussion: MollyGood
Just Jared:
Jake Gyllenhaal Tattoo  —  Jake is Poetry in Motion  —  Just got a tip from one of my readers that director Stephen Gyllenhaal held a poetry reading last night at the Midnight Farm in Vineyard Haven out on Martha's Vineyard.  Papa G read selections were from his very recently published book …
New York Post:
JUST ASKING  —  WHICH news anchor's boorish behavior forced his network to shell out big bucks to several women so they would drop their sexual harassment claims?  He invited the ladies out to dinner - where he often couldn't keep his hands to himself - and then badgered them to come back to his apartment.
Discussion: Gawker, A Socialite's Life and Jossip
PerezHilton.com:
G is for Gangstar  —  Friday night was fun, funny and frenetic.  —  We began the evening at the Best Buy in West L.A., where we showed up to support the cousin at her CD signing, which was sponsored by KIIS FM 102.7 and had a line wrapped around the block.  —  The day was quite busy for Paris yesterday.
Discussion: Hot Momma Drama
Michael K / Dlisted:
This is Going to Be on YouTube Any Minute!  —  My new favorite homegirl in the entire World, Britney Spears, introduced her husband at the Teen Choice Awards this evening.  KFed made his National TV debut and hopefully his last appearance with the hideously awful single, Lose Yourself.
Discussion: SPANK CHEEKS
PerezHilton.com:
Feast On THIS  —  Not for the faint of heart....  Click here to witness the debut performance of the immensely untalented Kevin "K-Fag" Federline.  —  Be awed by the awfulness!
Discussion: The Bosh
FemaleFirst:
Lindsay Lohan blasts Paris  —  Lindsay Lohan has mocked arch rival Paris Hilton with a thinly veiled attack about her infamous sex tape.  —  The flame-haired actress made the made the snide reference to adult film 'One Night In Paris' Paris', while complaining about prank calls she has received.
popbytes:
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES SEASON 3!  —  hey kids!  the fall TV season is just around the corner and although last time around the gals of wisteria lane seemed to be in a bit of a slump (and were snubbed by the emmys) i hope those desperate housewives can bring it on for the third season! …
 
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