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9:20 AM ET, September 2, 2006

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 Top News: 
Lindsay Lohan / Boston Globe:
Lohan engaged?  —  (BANG) - Lindsay Lohan is getting engaged, according to reports.  —  The 'Mean Girls' star's boyfriend, Harry Morton, who has only been dating Lindsay for a month, was spotted buying a diamond ring from Cartier, in Beverly Hills, earlier this week.
Discussion: TMZ.com and PerezHilton.com
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The Superficial:
Lindsay Lohan and Harry Morton hit Hawaii  —  Lindsay Lohan and Harry Morton ran off to Hawaii shortly after Harry was spotted shopping for an engagement ring at Cartier.  It takes a real man to pet Lindsay Lohan like a little dog and to grab her ass in public.
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Lindsay Lohan Might Be Engaged  —  Lindsay Lohan's boyfriend of four months, Harry Morton, was spotted at Cartier in Beverly Hills buying what is believed to be an engagement ring.  Morton's camp confirmed he made a purchase, but did not reveal exactly what it was.  His spokesperson said:
Starpulse:
Lindsay Lohan's Dad Becomes a Minister While Serving Time in Jail
Discussion: Lindsay Lohan News
Lowri Williams / Entertainmentwise:
Oprah Winfrey Is Furious With Angelina Jolie  —  Over an African charity...  US talk show host Oprah Winfrey is reportedly furious with Angelina Jolie for turning down her request to participate in her charity work.  —  Winfrey invited Jolie to help promote a girl's school in Africa and was shocked when Jolie refused.
Discussion: Smart, Pop Crunch and Allie Is Wired
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Angelina Jolie Pisses Off Oprah!
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
The Really Big Show  —  Holy shizz, y'all ... MTV really knows how to throw a party ... and I'm still feeling the effects from last night right now.  OY!  It's all good tho ... I had the best night last night ... deets to come ...  Spederline surprised everyone by "appearing" …
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Phil / Egotastic!:   Diane Lane Still Looks Amazing
3am:
PETE IS EVICTED  —  EXCLUSIVE He owes £10k in back rent Blood and graffiti all over the walls  —  CHEAPSKATE Pete Doherty is being kicked out of the flat he has trashed owing more than £10,000 in rent, we can reveal.  —  The walls of the £350,000 pad are covered in blood …
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Jessica Simpson Wins A Car At VMA's  —  ...but still feels the loss of Nick Lachey, I'm sure.  (Wow, there was seriously no segue or connection whatsoever there, but I went with it anyways.)  —  The New York Daily News reports: … Mario Vazquez, Danity Kane, The Rock, Shakira, Brooke Hogan, Hulk Hogan, Ciara, and Monica.
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TMZ.com:
Nick and Jessica: Caught in the Crossfire
Discussion: WOW Report
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
A Hoarse Jessica Simpson Sings on Today  —  Simpson sings on Today  —  Jessica Simpson finally sang on the Today show Friday, although on doctor's orders, she could only whisper when speaking to host Matt Lauer.  —  Simpson had previously been scheduled to sing songs from her new album …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and The Superficial
People.com:
Hilary Swank Steps Out with Her New Man  —  The streets of Rome can bring out the romantic in anyone - and they clearly worked their magic for one new couple: Hilary Swank and John Campisi, one of her agents at Creative Artists Agency.  —  Last weekend, fresh from spending a few days together …
People.com:
Off-Camera at the VMAs: What You Didn't See  —  By Tiffany McGee with Lesley Messer  —  At the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, some of the most memorable moments happened off-camera.  Here's some of what you didn't see:  —  6:32 p.m. Rapper Method Man is kicked off of the red carpet …
Discussion: lePaparazzi
Hollywoodtuna:
Alyssa Milano's Furry Arms Induce Fantasies  —  Here are some new pictures of Alyssa Milano showing off another outfit from her new women's baseball clothing line Touch.  Obviously, whatever Alyssa wears is going to look good unless the outfit doesn't cover her hairy arms.  From the looks of it, this number doesn't.
FemaleFirst:
Madonna To Be Face Of Louis Vuitton?.  —  Madonna To Be Face Of Louis Vuitton?.... Madonna will be performing at a private party for Louis Vuitton next month (Sep06) - and the pop superstar is also reportedly being courted as the next face of the fashion house.
Discussion: Hollyscoop
National Enquirer:
FIRST PHOTOS OF TOM & KATIE'S BABY!  —  The National Enquirer has gotten the first look at Baby Suri!  —  The ENQUIRER viewed photographs of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes newborn.  The baby has a mop of dark hair and strongly resembles Katie.  No resemblance to Tom is immediately apparent.
Discussion: Tabloid Whore!
Just Jared:
Beyonce VMAs Video  —  Beyonce: Bigger and Badder  —  Not surprisingly, Beyonce brought the biggest and baddest performnace to last night's MTV Video Music Awards.  I personally thought she did a better job than Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back" opening act...
MollyGood:
A trannie, a cancer patient and a tampon walk into a bar...  Let's just say these weren't my favorite VMA outfits.  Three beautiful women, three unflattering looks.  Jessica Simpson looks like a man in a dress, all shoulders.  Jennifer Lopez looks like she's had some work done, and by work done, I mean chemotherapy.
Phil / Egotastic!:
2006 MTV Video Music Awards Mega Picture Post  —  Um, so that sucked monkey balls.  Seriously, since when are the Emmy Awards more entertaining (and nipple slippy) than the MTV Music Video Awards.  It was painful watching that show.  From Jack Black's incredibly lame jokes …
MTV:
Mos Def Arrested After Impromptu Performance Outside VMAs  —  Rapper didn't have permit to perform on flatbed truck outside Radio City Music Hall.  —  Police arrest Mos Def outside the 2006 VMAs  —  Mos Def was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct Thursday night …
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM and stereogum
Chris Auchterlonie / Splash News Online:
WTF happened to this guy?  —  This better be for a movie/tv gig.  I know things haven't been going that well for Chris O'Donnell since the cancelling of his TV show Head Cases after just a few episodes but dude, you are way to young to be playing Telly Savalas.
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
POPSUGAR:
The Jolie-Pitts Rebuild New Orleans  —  Brad is truly following in Angelina's footsteps by helping out the less fortunate.  He revealed the winner of his rebuilding project in New Orleans yesterday, and also let the residents know he'll be spending a lot of time there in the coming months.
Discussion: Associated Press and People.com
 
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
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VMA After-Parties  —  Once the Video Music Awards were over on MTV …
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2006 MTV VMA's: The Performances
teamsugar.com:
WHO LOOKED MOST FAB AT THE VMAS?
Discussion: POPSUGAR and FAB
Michael K / Dlisted:
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Lance Bass and Reichen Lehmkuhl Joined the VMA Pre-Partying Fun
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
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