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6:25 PM ET, August 24, 2006

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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 …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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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
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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Michael K / Dlisted:   Put on Some Clothes Woman!!!
Toshiba Reynolds / The Post Chronicle:
Britney Spears Vows To Get In Shape, Disses Jessica Simpson  —  Box of Pop-Tarts Britney Spears has vowed to get into shape so that she can go a world tour next year.  Perhaps she has been reading all the wonderful comments from the Hip-Hop community and has come to realize that she's going to have to continue to be the bread winner.
Discussion: The Bosh, Celebrity Hijinx and Dlisted
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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
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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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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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Paris Hilton Quote of the Day
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.
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 …
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.
Robert Simonson / playbill.com:
Constantine Maroulis Confirmed for Broadway's Wedding Singer  —  Constantine Maroulis, a finalist in the 2005 season of television's "American Idol," will join the cast of Broadway's The Wedding Singer, it was announced.  —  Playbill.com first reported Maroulis' casting on Aug. 22.
Discussion: Dlisted and Glitterati
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
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 …
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
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 …
Linda Trischitta / People.com:
Food Network's Jamie Deen, Wife Have a Son  —  Food Network personality Jamie Deen is a first-time father with wife, Brooke Terry Deen, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  Jack Linton Deen was born Monday in Savannah, Ga., hometown of his paternal grandmother, Food Network star and author Paula Deen.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Sky News:
Celeb News - sign up for Hot Or Not  —  The Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry has lost her baby.  —  She was four months into her pregnancy.  —  The news comes just days after her partner, and fellow Apprentice rival, Syed Ahmed, 32, confirmed they were expecting a baby together and planned to marry.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
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
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.
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 …
Just Jared:
Catherine Zeta Jones Kids  —  Cat Gets 'Thamed' … Meow!  Catherine Zeta-Jones and hubby Michael Douglas were spotted walking their children — son Dylan Michael Douglas, 5, and Carys Zeta Douglas, 3 — off a dock on the Thames River this past weekend in Richmond, UK.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Katharine McPhee Sets Things Straight  —  Katherine would just like to clear the air about her personal drama during her interview with Us Magazine.  —  1. Her open bulimia battle was not aired out for sympathy.  —  2. She has sensitive vocal chords and feels attacked because of long recovery from her laryngitis and bronchitis.
 
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