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7:55 PM ET, August 30, 2006

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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 …
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caplakesting.com:
SURI CRUISE'S BABY POOP BRONZED FOR CHARITY  —  Healthy 'Evidence' Of Tom And Katie's Baby Goes On Ebay  —  Bronzed baby shoes are out, and bronzed baby poop is in, for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes as they celebrate baby's "first poop".  The commemoration of baby Suri Cruise's first poop strives …
Discussion: Jossip, Defamer and Dlisted
Celebrity Baby Blog:   Artist finds inspiration in Suri Cruise's diaper
People.com:
Jessica Simpson's Jackass Reunion  —  Despite an injured vocal cord, Jessica Simpson hit the town Tuesday in New York City - and ended the night getting an apology from an old friend.  —  Jackass star Bam Margera, whose ex-girlfriend told a Philadelphia radio station last year that he'd hooked …
Discussion: Voxefx and popbytes
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PerezHilton.com:
John Mayer Infects Jessica Simpson!!!  —  It doesn't take a genius to put two and two together and get ONE really interesting non-coincidence!  —  As we reported earlier, Jessica Simpson and fellow musician John Mayer are a hot new couple.  —  The two aren't confirming their relationship just yet...because they can't!
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Simpson In 2045  —  Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it does.  I'm seriously at a loss for words with these new pictures of Jessica Simpson promoting her album in New York City.  You know, first it was the red lipstick on the teeth and now it's these awful outfits (including the ridiculous Gucci sunglasses).
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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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:   Gwen Stefani Won't Be There
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Katie Couric 'Loses' 20 Lbs.  - Digitally  —  Vanity, thy name is not Katie Couric.  —  The incoming CBS Evening News anchor is taking in good stride articles in both the New York Post and the city's Daily News that show a photo of her in CBS promotional magazine Watch! …
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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 …
Angela Carson / The National Ledger:
Jennifer Aniston, The Nike Swoosh and The Super Bowl?  —  Jennifer Aniston certainly has the toned body to promote physical fitness.  The Hollywood actress know to many as "America's Sweetheart" just won a strange scientific study where her legs were dubbed "ideal"  —  Fair enough - she has great gams.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and The Bosh
Phil / Egotastic!:
Michelle Trachtenberg's Ass: Coming to a Theatre Near You  —  So, I need to admit something.  I don't always pay as close attention as I should.  While reading the blogs I read everyday, I'll generally skim the content for anything that pops out at me, but I don't usually go through everything word for word.
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Baby talk: Are Kidman photos being doctored?  —  Plus: Looks like Hilary Swank has found a new love  —  Are photo agencies manipulating Nicole Kidman's pictures to make her look pregnant?  —  That's the suggestion being made by the "Stepford Wives" star's rep - after a mag paid $20,000 …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Defamer
NY Daily News:
Lindsay's dad speaks out on his pop art  —  Prison inmate Michael Lohan has finally provided his authoritative take on his cartoon (below) about his troubled relationship with daughter Lindsay.  —  In the week since Lowdown published it, the drawing has inspired much media speculation and even a parody or two.
TMZ.com:
Haley Joel Mugs for Cop Cam  —  Haley Joel Osment's photo op at a cop shop earlier this month proves one thing — celebs have figured out how to take a good mugshot.  —  Osment was arrested on August 18, a month after he crashed his 1995 Saturn into a brick pillar in Los Angeles.
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Biel's Back To Butch  —  It looks like Jessica Biel is done promoting her new movie The Illusionist because she's back to being a boy.  It's too bad because she was looking so good as a girl that I almost forgot the days when she could have treated me like a little bitch if she wanted to.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Liv Tyler in Bed With 'Strangers'  —  Liv Tyler has signed to star in the suburban suspense thriller "Strangers."  The film is about a couple who live in remote area, who are targeted by three dangerous masked strangers.  So I'm guessing that the film is a thriller.
Andrew Hampp / AdAge:
Idea of the Day: Yahoo Music Gets Personal  —  Jessica Simpson Song Promotion Taps Into User-Created Media Space  —  NEW YORK (Adage.com) — Attention Breeze, Kimball and Zena — Jessica Simpson is singing your song.  Literally.  —  In what might be termed a first in "addressable" …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Jossip
POPSUGAR:
Vince Trims Down  —  Vince looks like he is really getting into shape.  Perhaps a coffee after a workout is a new super diet.  Maybe he is losing the weight to prepare for his upcoming wedding that they are denying.  Who knows but we likey this version of Vince.  —  Source
Just Jared:
Lucy Lawless: Celebrity Duets  —  Celebrity Duets Hits Low Note  —  Fox claimed the top spot last night in the coveted 18 to 49 age group thanks to Celebrity Duets.  But wasn't it a snoozefest?  Did anyone else catch last night's premiere?  —  I was really into it when the gorgeous …
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Lindsay Lohan's Bringing Sexy Back  —  Take it to the chorus.  —  If you're Lindsay Lohan's pal and you've been a little down lately, you've probably received a sexy surprise in the mail to brighten your day.  According to Life Style Extra: … More photos of Lindsay Lohan …
Tom Cruise / Gawker:
Viacom to Cruise: Once You're Dead You Stay Dead  —  Spike TV, Viacom's network for straight guys who can't count up to 45, will be airing former Viacom employee Tom Cruise's opus Top Gun this week.  Again.  How's the channel approaching it?  —  Ouch.  We can't wait to see how they treat Magnolia.
POPSUGAR:
Swank's Secret is Out  —  Hilary's people have been totally denying that she is involved with her CAA agent, but now the truth is out.  The two were spotted kissing in Italy.  However, this new romance may not last for too long.  Hilary's new man is separated, but has not yet filed for divorce from his wife.
Just Jared:
Adam Brody: Framing Store  —  Adam Brody Loves His Frame  —  Adam Brody was spotted yesterday afternoon at FrameStore, a Los Angeles picture frame dealer.  Adam, 25, was carrying a mailing tube from Paramount Studios, so he was probably getting a movie poster framed.  Yes, I know.  Big news!
 
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