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9:50 AM ET, September 1, 2006

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Splash News Online:
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan Engagement?  —  Are these pictures the proof?  Harry Morton was spotted at Cartier (dude can't afford Harry Winston?) allegedly purchasing an engagement ring.  The wealthy 25-year-old entrepreneur has dated 20-year-old Lohan for little more than a month …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Gwen Stefani Buys J.Lo's Former Home  —  Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale have paid nearly $15.5 million for a Beverly Hills home that once belonged to Jennifer Lopez, the Wall Street Journal reports.  —  The couple, whose son Kingston is three months old, bought the house …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Justin & Cameron Bring 'Sexy Back' in NYC  —  Though they can't seem to escape rumors of discord, Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz looked cozier than ever Wednesday night at Timbaland's pre-VMA party in New York City.  —  The couple arrived at the bash at Manhattan nightclub Nikki Beach …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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Michael K / Dlisted:
I'll Admit..She Looks Less Dumb as a Brunette  —  Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore are BFFs.  They do everything together.  Shop, save the World, annoy us, make bad movies, etc... They had themselves a little spree at Fred Segal the other day and looked happy despite the fact that Cameron might be getting the dump.
Sharon Cotliar / People.com:
Donald Trump to Carolyn: 'You're Fired!'  —  Donald Trump has told his Apprentice sidekick Carolyn Kepcher: "You're fired," a source close to Trump has confirmed to PEOPLE.  —  Although Kepcher was relieved of her duties as general manager of Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff just this week …
Discussion: Reality TV Magazine
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Donald Trump and Carolyn Kepcher Go Their Separate Ways  —  I know, the title should have been, "Carolyn...you're fired!" but I figured it might be TOO obvious, even for me.  From The Showbuzz: … I hope her resume's up-to-date.
Discussion: CBS News
TMZ.com:
Paris Grinds With Pro Skateboarder  —  Paris Hilton did more partying on Paris Hilton Day than we were first aware of.  It seems that she celebrated getting the key to Las Vegas by getting close with her ex, Chad Muska.  —  In the video, Hilton can be seen dancing real close to Muska …
Discussion: Dlisted and The Celebrities Weblog
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C B / cityrag:   Paris Hilton is a prissy bird
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Love Is In The Airhead  —  OMG ... yesterday was so much fun.  It was a long day but definitely worth enduring just to be able to hang out at the MTV VMA Forum all day long.  It was kinda fun doing all the writing and posting on the fly but I much prefer the format that I normally employ on a daily basis.
Discussion: Tabloid Whore! and Towleroad
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Jessica on John Mayer: 'I'm in Love!'  —  Jessica Simpson has fallen for John Mayer - and she can hardly contain her delight.  —  "She's head over heels," a source close to the pop star, 26, tells PEOPLE in its new cover story.  "She's telling friends, 'I'm in love.' "
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News & Gossip  —  Paris Hilton was spotted with Lance Armstrong at the Key Club in L.A. Tuesday night.  —  Donald Trump has told Apprentice judge Carolyn Kepcher "You're fired."  —  Kevin Federline's acting career is taking off!  —  The West Wing's Allison Janney has signed …
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Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Lance Armstrong Is Working My Last Nerve
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Brian Orloff / People.com:
The VMAs' Top 5 Most Shocking Moments  —  1. Sean "Diddy" Combs giving MTV's John Norris the silent treatment on the red carpet.  The mogul, standing with his arms crossed, only answered questions through a spokesman - though he occasionally cracked a smile.
Discussion: HotOnlineNews.com
Silvia Aloisi / Reuters:
Capote returns to big screen with new film, gay kiss  —  VENICE (Reuters) - Truman Capote returns to the big screen with a new star-packed Hollywood film about the brilliant but conflicted writer and an "abrasive" kiss between its two main male characters.  —  Douglas McGrath's "Infamous …
Discussion: Queerty, WOW Report and Defamer
FemaleFirst:
Michael Jackson's Irish vacation  —  Michael Jackson has spent almost £250,000 on a holiday in an Irish castle.  —  The troubled singer has been staying at Luggala Castle, in County Wicklow, for the past three months, forking out a staggering £20,000 a week.
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Farrah Fawcett: Diplomatic Core  —  We can credit Farrah Fawcett for the "Charlie's Angels" reunion on Sunday's Emmy show.  —  According to sources, it was Farrah who convinced fellow former Angels Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson that they needed to be there for late producer Aaron Spelling.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Hollywoodtuna:
Kanye West Is A Whiny Bitch  —  One of the best videos wasn't even nominated, according to Kanye West, the maker of said video.  West, who's nominated for best pop video at Thursday's MTV Video Music Awards for Gold Digger, says his elaborate Evel Knievel spoof Touch the Sky— featuring Pamela Anderson — was better than that.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
A New Woman in George Clooney's Life  —  3AM of The Mirror reports that George Clooney's head over heels for his co-star of Oceans 13, Ellen Barkin.  According to their website: … Written by Lisa Timmons  —  (Image source)
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Ann Curry Loses by a Nose  —  Ann Curry suffered a nasty injury Wednesday on "Today."  Nope, it didn't happen in the Middle East.  It happened at 30 Rock in the Big Apple.  —  Curry was going through a revolving door (this is not a veiled reference to talent) in between segments on the show …
TMZ.com:
Affleck to Paparazzi: Youse Guys Suck  —  Ben Affleck is getting sick of all the media focus put on his personal life and says it's hurting his career.  While promoting his new film "Hollywoodland" at the Venice Film Festival, Affleck had a few words targeted at the celebrity-obesssed culture.
Discussion: Defamer
 
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