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11:55 AM ET, August 30, 2006

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New York Post:
SET UP, FED UP  —  GWEN Stefani has had it with the MTV Video Music Awards.  The "No Doubt" cutie is said to be "boycotting" tomorrow's show because of the shoddy treatment she got last year.  "She had a ton of nominations and was under the impression she would be taking home at least one award," our insider said.
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Gwen Stefani's Boycott
New York Post:
CLEANING UP LINDSAY'S ACT  —  BILLION-heir Harry Morton is trying his best to save Lindsay Lohan from herself - and it looks like he's doing a good job.  "Harry has told her not to drink so much and is trying to calm her down," said our spy.  Lohan was scheduled to hit town …
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Phil / Egotastic!:
You Smell Like Lindsay Lohan  —  Get ready to smell like cocaine, alcohol, and Harry Morton's man juice, because if Lindsay Lohan gets her wish, that's what's going to happen.  According to TMZ, rumours in the world of celebrity perfume are running wild (as only celebrity perfume rumours can) …
Discussion: The DarkHat
FemaleFirst:
Lindsay Lohan's good vibrations
Discussion: Wampoon, Celebguru and The DarkHat
People.com:
Jessica Simpson's New Man: John Mayer  —  Jessica Simpson is embarking on a not-so-public affair — with singer-songwriter John Mayer, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  "She's tiptoeing back into the dating world," a source tells PEOPLE.  "It's the first stage.  She's never been happier."
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Colin Farrell's Alleged Stalker Kept Away  —  Colin Farrell has obtained a three-year restraining order against a woman who confronted him during a July 20 taping of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  —  The preliminary injunction - which will expire in August 2009 - was issued …
Discussion: Dlisted
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Associated Press:
Colin Farrell gets 3-year restraining order against woman  —  SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Actor Colin Farrell has obtained a three-year restraining order against a woman who confronted him during a taping last month of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  —  The preliminary injunction issued …
MollyGood:
People want to listen to Paris about as much as they want to bump uglies with her  —  Paris Hilton asserted that her debut album was going to blow everyone away so many times that I almost started to believe her.  One week after the release, though, the world has woken up from that crazy night …
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New York Post:
HILTON'S CD IS INSTANT TANKER
Discussion: The Superficial
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:   Paris Not Exactly A Pop Sensation
Lisa Ingrassia / People.com:
Matt Leinart To Be a Dad  —  Football star Matt Leinart is going to be father.  The Arizona Cardinals quarterback and USC women's basketball player Brynn Cameron are expecting a baby in the fall.  —  Leinart, one of PEOPLE's Most Beautiful People this year, graduated from USC in December 2005 …
Celebitchy / Cele|bitchy:
Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson are giving love another chance  —  It looks like Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson aren't over after all.  Just two weeks ago the couple announced that they were separating after 6 years of marriage.  Speculation was rampant that Kate was romancing her "You, Me and Dupree" co-star Owen Wilson.
Discussion: Celebguru and Hollyscoop
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Life Style Extra:
Kate Hudson back with husband
Discussion: Blog and Hollywood Gossip Whores
NY Daily News:
Katie's nip & tuck  —  CBS mag's pic cuts anchor down in size  —  Katie Couric slimmed down in the blink of a CBS eye.  —  Tiffany Network officials admitted yesterday that an airbrushed photo making the bubbly broadcaster appear several dress sizes smaller appeared in its promotional magazine "Watch!"
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Don Kaplan / New York Post:
WEIGHING ANCHOR  —  CBS PHOTO TRICKERY TAKES A LOAD OFF  —  'SLIMMER' COURIC
Discussion: Jossip, Gawker and Seriously? OMG!
Dave Navarro 6767.com:
Performances Tonight!  —  Damn there are some funny rumors around regarding the show.  First of all, I don't know who Janet Charlton is, but I do know who she isn't.  She aint no Perez Hilton, that's for sure.  At least with Perez, you get humor and the rumors are at least based in SOME fact.
Discussion: Pop Candy
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Lachey, DiScala Buy Basketball Team  —  Nick Lachey and A.J. DiScala have long been friends, and now they're business partners in the perfect venture: The two sports fans are starting a basketball team.  —  They, along with a group of celebrity owners, on Tuesday announced the formation of …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
NY Daily News:
Say it ain't so, Joe:  —  Piscopo split gets ugly  —  The laughter has definitely gone out of Joe Piscopo's marriage now that the former "Saturday Night Live" star and wife Kimberly are divorcing.  —  A Hunterdon County (N.J.) Family Court judge issued temporary restraining orders …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Chestica Simpson Tells a Lame Joke  —  Chestica Simpson thought she was being cute at a Yahoo! party for her album A Public Affair in NYC last night.  The sign really should've said "I Lost My Talent" or better yet "I Lost My Anal Virginity to John Mayer."  —  Even though she's lost her voice …
FemaleFirst:
Janet Jackson: Michael called me fat butt  —  Janet Jackson has revealed her brother Michael made her life a misery when they were growing up by bullying her about her weight.  —  The singer claims her world famous sibling constantly teased her about her figure when they were teenagers …
Discussion: Dlisted
MTV:
My Chemical Romance, Fergie Performing At VMA Preshow  —  'Red Carpet on the Rock' preshow airs Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT.  —  Fergie will kick off Thursday's Video Music Awards celebration by opening up the "Red Carpet on the Rock" preshow with a performance of her #1 hit "London Bridge."
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Just Jared:
Vince Vaugh Shirtless @ Jennifer Aniston's House  —  Vince Shirtless at Jen's House  —  Does Vince take it all off for Jen?  —  [Raises eyebrow.]  —  Looking more toned than usual, Vince Vaughn stopped by the Malibu Country Mart this past Monday to grab some grub.
Claire Hoffman / Los Angeles Times:
Cruise Makes Financing Deal With Investors  —  The actor, whose ties with Paramount were cut last week, will get up to $3 million a year to cover the overhead of his production company.  —  Tom Cruise cut a limited financing deal Monday with a group of investors who include the owner …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and FishBowlLA
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
NBC 'Regrets' Conan's Crash Skit  —  NBC executives apologized Monday for the Emmy Awards opening skit that showed host Conan O'Brien surviving a plane crash and aired the same day a real crash in Kentucky killed 49 people.  —  "Our hearts and prayers go out to the many families who lost loved ones …
Discussion: Fatback and Collards
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
The Excremental Suri  —  We may not know what Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter looks like on the outside, but her insides are about to become a little less mysterious.  —  Turning "fine art" into what may be the most subjective term in the world, a bronze sculpture entitled Suri's Bronzed Baby Poop …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Splash News Online:
Britney invades Japan's subways  —  If you are in Japan do everything you can to avoid the subway if you want to keep your eyesight.  Britney's Harper's Bazaar cover of her pregnant and nude has been plastered everywhere to ensure maximum eye burning.  In other news, Tokyo was covered …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Celebguru
 
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The Biden-Harris administration launches a Reddit White House account for news and info about federal government work; first posts are about Hurricane Helene

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The Independent's operating profit rose to £3.5M for a new 15-month reporting period, vs. £1.9M for a 2022 12-month period; 2023 revenue fell by 0.3% YoY

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