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5:25 PM ET, August 24, 2006

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Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan got Hacked... By Paris Hilton  —  I'm surprised Paris Hilton even knows how to operate a telephone, let alone how to hack into someone else's, but that's what TMZ is saying she did.  And not only that, the report claims that Paris hacked none other than Lindsay Lohan's phone …
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POPSUGAR:   LL Hacked by Paris
New York Post:   PARIS HACKS LOHAN
TMZ.com:
There's Something About Cameron  —  Sexy Cameron Diaz stepped it up a notch by going dark.  —  The famous blonde has pulled a Britney, ditching her golden locks to become a brunette.  Cameras spotted the A-lister in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon getting into her car with the new do.
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Cameron Diaz Goes Brunette  —  I'm assuming she did this for a movie role.  If not, eh.  Thoughts?  —  (Source)
Extra:
Tom Cruise: Hollywood's Newest Free Agent  —  It may be Hollywood's biggest divorce ever: the seemingly abrupt end to the 14-year union of Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures.  —  "Extra" is behind the war of the words between the world's biggest star and studio titan Sumner Redstone …
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TMZ.com:
Inside Story — Why Redstone Railed on Cruise  —  Hollywood is buzzing about Tom Cruise and the end of his relationship with Paramount Pictures — and even more so about the verbal butt-kicking that Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone gave Cruise on his way out the door.  So what ticked Redstone off so much?
Phyllis Furman / NY Daily News:
Tom: I'll show you the money  —  Shrugs off Paramount, says he has investors  —  In his War of the Words with Paramount, Tom Cruise fired back yesterday, saying he's got a whopping $100 million to keep making movies.  —  After he was unceremoniously dumped by Paramount over his wacko antics …
Discussion: Hollyscoop
hollywoodrag.com:
Nicole Richie's Brand New Man  —  Nicole Richie, 24 has been getting quite cozy with Brody Jenner, 23 since his split with Laguna Beach star Kirsten Cavallari two weeks ago.  Nic and Brody were spotted having lunch in Beverly Hills on August 14th and a week later partied at Club Hyde - a day after his 23rd birthday.
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Splash News Online:
Brody Jenner's 23rd birthday  —  Brody Jenner had a party at Privilege Nightclub in Hollywood to celebrate his 23rd birthday, which you can tell from the people that showed up, was STAR STUDDED!  Stavros Niarchos came out of hiding.  There was booze there and it was in Hollywood so of course Tara Reid showed up.
TMZ.com:
K-Fed to World: "I'm Broke But So Damn Smart"  —  K-Fed might not be the world's greatest rapper, but there's one thing he does claim to be "amazing" at: the GED.  —  The rapper-on-the-make says that he passed his high school equivalency with flying colors — "Not that it's the hardest thing in the world," he admits.
Discussion: Dlisted and Best Week Ever
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Jenny / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
K-Fed is a Genius  —  During an interview with GQ, Kevin Federline claimed his wife is worth over $200 million, but says even though he made about $2 million from "Chaotic," he's now almost broke.  He also admitted he didn't graduate from high school in a traditional sense, but bragged about his GED …
NY Daily News:
JonBenet prankster blitzes Wolf  —  Captain Janks has struck again!  —  Yesterday, the notorious prank caller and Howard Stern fan - real identity: North Wales, Pa., gas-station employee Thomas Cipriano - scammed his way onto CNN's "The Situation Room."  —  In a live 4 p.m. phone interview …
NY Daily News:
Amber alert: Model Valletta in rehab  —  Supermodel turned actress Amber Valletta has entered rehab for "work stress, image issues" and nonsubstance-related addiction, according to a close source.  —  The stunning blond - who had eye-catching roles in "Hitch" and "Transporter 2" - is being treated at the Meadows in Wickenburg, Ariz.
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Yo, Mama  —  Mariah Carey, who is rolling across the USA with her The Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, The Hits, The Tour tour, teamed up with rapper extraordinaire Jay-Z at Madison Square Garden in NYC last night.  Here are a few photos of Mimi and Jay rockin' the stage together:
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TMZ.com:
Buff Art Buffs  —  The most buff couple in Hollywood hit Julian's art gallery at La Cienega and 3rd Street for the opening of a new photography exhibit.  They were so focused on the work adorning the walls that they forgot their primary task - making sure the paparazzi don't photograph them.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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Just Jared:
Brad & Angelina at Scott Caan Birthday Party
Discussion: celebrity terrorist
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Michael Jackson murals may go up for bid  —  Plus: Is Ashton Kutcher seeing red about following Kabbalah?  —  Some of Michael Jackson's art collection might end up on eBay.  —  The singer reportedly owes thousands of dollars to an art-gallery owner in Santa Ynez Valley, California …
Discussion: The Superficial
POPSUGAR:
Is Posh Getting Her Own Show?  —  Posh is next in line to be a reality TV star!  Simon Fuller, manager to Posh and Becks and the former manager of the Spice Girls is creating a TV fashion show for Posh.  Maybe next Posh and Becks will star in a reality TV show together.
Discussion: BBC and MollyGood
Hollywoodtuna:
What's Worse?  Mischa Barton's Thigh Or Cisco Adler?  —  I'm not too sure if this picture of Mischa Barton's curdled thigh is real or fake but there's no reason for me to believe that it's not.  I mean, we've all seen her out of shape body in a bikini before and just because you're skinny …
Gina Serpe / Yahoo! News:
A Racy Twist for "Survivor"  —  Some may call it exploiting racial tensions.  CBS calls it darn good television.  —  Jeff Probst popped in on The Early Show Wednesday morning, confirming the reports that the 20 castaways for Survivor: Cook Islands will be grouped by race …
Handbag.com:
Britney 'snubs Jessica kiss'  —  A heavily pregnant Britney Spears has offended Jessica Simpson by not allowing her to plant a kiss on her expanding bump, according to reports.  —  Britney, who is due to give birth to her second child in September, once shocked fans by snogging queen …
Discussion: Tabloid Whore! and Blog
TMZ.com:
Mel Phones Jews — "I'm Really Sorry"  —  Mel Gibson has decided to make good with the Jewish community, one Jew at a time.  —  TMZ has learned that Gibson has been calling entertainment industry honchos with whom he's worked in the past and apologizing for his anti-Semitic rant the morning of his DUI arrest.
New York Post:
BRUCE & PATTI 'ON THE ROCKS'  —  BRUCE Springsteen is born to run - from marriage.  —  Several sources have told The Post that the superstar who wrote "Hungry Heart" and his second wife of almost 20 years, Patti Scialfa, are on the rocks and virtually living separate lives.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Elizabeth Hurely, her Breasts, and a Pig  —  Well, this is definitely unusual.  Normally, I would expect to see Elizabeth Hurley sitting all dressed up at a fashion show, or an awards dinner, but at a pig show?  But I guess that's what her career is coming to.  At least her breasts look as good as ever in that dress.
Las Vegas Review-Journal:
NORM: Local 'Idol' entry Gordon assaulted  —  Local "American Idol" contestant Mikalah Gordon is "lucky she's alive" after being assaulted during a robbery at gunpoint at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, her mother said.  —  Gordon, 18, was taking a break from recording music when a man pointing …
Linda Kramer / People.com:
Former POW Jessica Lynch Expecting  —  Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch is expecting her first child in January with boyfriend Wes Robinson.  —  The West Virginia soldier made headlines three years ago when in the early months of the Iraq war she was captured and later rescued.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
 
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