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1:25 PM ET, August 29, 2006

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Reuters:
Tom Cruise lands on feet with new deal  —  Dumped by Paramount last week for his off-screen antics, star inks two-year development deal with firm headed by Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.  —  NEW YORK (Reuters) — Actor Tom Cruise, who was dropped by Paramount Pictures last week for his off-screen behavior …
Discussion: Hollyscoop
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Phyllis Furman / NY Daily News:
Cruise cuts $3M deal  —  Mission: Possible.  Tom Cruise has scored some bucks - from Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.  —  Just days after being dumped by his longtime studio, Paramount, the Scientologist superstar has struck a financing deal with the football mogul.
Discussion: PerezHilton.com
People.com:
Tom Cruise Finds a New Movie Partner
Discussion: Celebguru
People.com:
Jessica Simpson Loses Her Voice  —  Jessica Simpson's new album, A Public Affair, dropped Tuesday - but her promotional efforts were silenced that same day when she had to cancel a scheduled Today show appearance due to laryngitis.  —  Today host Matt Lauer announced on the air …
Discussion: Eat Sleep Drink Music
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TMZ.com:
Lohan's Bikini Workout  —  The days of Lindsay Lohan looking, shall we say, undernourished, are over.  Lindsay was spotted in Malibu on Sunday relaxing with her boyfriend, Harry Morton, looking as hot as ever.  —  The redheaded starlet started off wearing some kind of sundress over her bikini.
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The Superficial:
Lindsay Lohan chills at Harry Morton's beach house  —  Lindsay Lohan reached into her never-ending supply of bikinis and pulled out this little number to hang out at her boyfriend Harry Morton's beach house.  And that's pretty much all you need to know.  I've posted so many pictures …
Discussion: makeushot.com
NY Daily News:
Hot spot gives Kimora's pals cold reception  —  Just because you're in Kimora Lee Simmons' posse doesn't mean you can enter Unik Ernest's P.M. Lounge at will.  —  Several members of the Baby Phat founder's entourage were deemed "too urban" Thursday night to be allowed into the Meatpacking District boite …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
TMZ.com:
Voight to Jolie — "Regards to....What's Her Name?"  —  Angelina Jolie's estranged father Jon Voight sent a shout out to his grandkids Saturday, but it seems like absence makes the memory grow weaker — he royally screwed up one of the names.  —  At the fourth annual BAFTA Tea Party …
Discussion: Just Jared and Dlisted
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Buy a $1200 chandelier for Britney's baby!  —  Plus, ex-Nicole Simpson friend finds new claim to fame  —  Britney Spears wants a $1,200 chandelier for her new baby's room.  —  The pregnant crooner - or some prankster pretending to be her - has registered online for thousands of dollars worth …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Broderick, Bach Hurt in Riding Accidents  —  Two stars were injured Sunday in two separate horse-riding accidents: Matthew Broderick and former Bond girl Barbara Bach, the wife of Ringo Starr.  —  Broderick was on vacation in Ireland when he broke his collarbone after falling off a horse Sunday …
Discussion: Celebritology
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BBC:
Horse breaks Ringo's wife's leg  —  Ringo Starr's wife is spending her 60th birthday in hospital after her horse kicked her and broke her leg.  —  Barbara Bach, a former Bond girl, was admitted under her married name, Starkey to the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford on Sunday morning.
The Superficial:
Tara Reid gets owned by Paris Hilton  —  TMZ has a great video of Tara Reid being denied entry to Hyde and then moments later having her former best friend Paris Hilton waltz by with Kim Kardashian and go straight in.  It's almost sad.  Like watching Gary Coleman try to buy a TV only to find out his credit card is maxed out.
Discussion: Save Manny
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Howard Breuer / People.com:
Tom Arnold and His Wife Separate  —  Tom Arnold filed for a legal separation from his wife, Shelby Roos, on Monday, after four years of marriage, PEOPLE has learned  —  When asked why Arnold filed for a legal separation, which involves a permanent division of assets, rather than a divorce …
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
NY Daily News:
Bruce says Patti's still his Jersey girl  —  Bruce Springsteen yesterday personally refuted rumors - published last week by the New York Post and repeated around the world - that he and wife Patti Scialfa are on the rocks.  —  "Due to the unfounded and ugly rumors that have appeared …
New York Post:
LABOR OF LOVE  —  OWEN Wilson, who?  It looks like Kate Hudson and her hubby, Chris Robinson, are back on track.  So much so that they're planning to spend Labor Day weekend at the California Speedway in Fontana, Calif., watching the Sony HD 500 NASCAR races.  A pal of the couple said, "They never really split.
Min Lee / Associated Press:
Jackie Chan protests racy magazine pics  —  HONG KONG - Jackie Chan and fellow stars marched silently Tuesday to Hong Kong's government headquarters, protesting against a gossip magazine that featured a cover photo of a pop singer changing backstage.  —  The celebrities, wearing black T-shirts …
Lisa Muñoz / NY Daily News:
Steer clear of 'Vice' star for 3 years, fanatic told  —  SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Colin Farrell's alleged stalker put on a bizarre performance when she was last in court to fight a restraining order barring her from the Irish actor.  —  Yesterday, the former phone-sex operator tried a different tack: She simply didn't show up.
Discussion: Jossip
Just Jared:
Lance & Reichen: US Open  —  Lance & Reichen: Out in the Open  —  Lance Bass and boyfriend Reichen Lehmkuhl made it out yesterday to the Opening Night Gala for U. S. Open Tennis & Education Foundation at Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York City.
New York Post:
SUPPORTIVE AL  —  STAR Jones and hubby Al Reynolds were back from their European vacation for only a couple of hours last week when Reynolds left his wife at home to hit the clubs with the guys.  He arrived at Lotus with three young men "in tight pants" and a woman and partied for a few hours before going home to Jones.
Discussion: Dlisted and Entry Level Heiress
Just Jared:
Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber  —  Naomi & Liev: 40-Love  —  Above is Naomi Watts showing off her tennis skills against boyfriend Liev Schreiber in Brentwood, California this past Sunday.  Naomi, 37, and Liev, 38, later made their way to their local "Whole Foods" market to stock up on groceries.
 
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Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

 
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