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1:00 PM ET, September 5, 2006

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Brian Cassey / Associated Press:
Crocodile Hunter's death caught on video  —  CAIRNS, Australia - Videotape of Steve Irwin's last moments shows him pulling a poisonous stingray barb from his chest but no evidence that he had provoked the fish, officials said Tuesday, as tributes poured in for TV's beloved "Crocodile Hunter."
Discussion: The Superficial and Jossip
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Steve Irwin's Last Moment Caught on Tape  —  The stingray encounter that killed Animal Planet star Steve Irwin was reportedly caught on tape - but still, conflicting details about the Crocodile Hunter's final moments are emerging.  —  The ray struck Irwin, 44, with the barb of its tail …
Discussion: Gawker and Dlisted
WTSP-TV:
Steve Irwin's body arrives home  —  Steve Irwin's body has arrived home in Queensland, as the tributes keep pouring in for the man known as the "Crocodile Hunter."  —  Calling it a freak occurrence, Skip Uricchio, of the Florida Aquarium, said he was also sad to hear about Steve Irwin's death.
NY Daily News:
'Devil's' in details of Eszterhas book  —  Joe Eszterhas wrote "Basic Instinct," "Flashdance," "Showgirls" and "Jagged Edge" and once got $4 million for a four-page outline.  But now, the superscripter has written "The Devil's Guide to Hollywood: The Screenwriter as God," …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Barbara Doesn't Want Rosie to Blog  —  The View boss Barbara Walters wants Rosie O'Donnell, who starts as co-host on Tuesday, to stop blogging about the show.  —  "I didn't like the blog," Walters tells Newsweek of a post in which O'Donnell complained about a promotional skit for the new season.
NY Daily News:
Getting the goods on Simpson swag  —  Is Jessica Simpson the Queen of Swag or - as her flack insists - Our Lady of Largess?  —  After the perky pop tart was caught with an amazing haul of freebies during last week's MTV Video Music Awards - tens of thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Metadish
Daily Mail:
Finally, Tom and Katie to show off baby Suri to the world  —  The first pictures of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' baby daughter will be published tomorrow - four months after her birth.  —  The move will dispel months of speculation that Suri Cruise does not exist.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Daily Mail:
Is Katie Holmes suffering from post-natal depression?  —  Bags under her eyes and looking dazed, even Hollywood superstars cannot avoid the harsh realities of first time motherhood.  —  So as Katie Holmes made her way to a Los Angeles hotel for a relaxing, full-body massage …
People.com:
Couples Watch  —  Get the latest scoop on star romance (Nicole & Brody!  Hilary & Joel!  Plus more!)  —  • Nicole Richie and Brody Jenner, checking out Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman's gig with his rock band Deadsy at Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood.
Discussion: Just Jared
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Jessica Simpson: Disaster of Epic Proportions?  —  Jessica Simpson: Disaster of Epic Proportions?  —  Jessica Simpson may have a rude awakening when sales figures are counted for last week's CDs today.  —  Simpson's "A Public Affair" stood at No. 52 last night on Amazon.com …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Justin on Cameron: 'We're Not Engaged'  —  Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz might get married - in a decade and a half, the singer told Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Monday.  —  The "SexyBack" singer helped kick off the fourth season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show by performing his hit single in New York City's Central Park.
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
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Life Style Extra:
Justin Timberlake will marry Diaz in 2021
Discussion: Blog
POPSUGAR:
Jennifer Aniston Wins One  —  Jennifer Aniston was angry that a paparazzo caught her topless so she sued.  Then there was speculation that maybe she was doing something else.  Either way, those images are sealed and a settlement has been made between Jennifer and the photographer, Peter Brandt.
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Jennifer Aniston settles topless suit
Discussion: Gossipin.com
Caris Davis / People.com:
Pete Doherty Avoids Jail - For Now  —  Rocker Pete Doherty escaped a prison sentence Monday ... for now.  —  A judge told Kate Moss's on-again lover that his sentence for five drug offenses was deferred until Dec. 4.  But the Babyshambles singer will have to appear in court again on Oct. 18 for a review of his drug tests.
Discussion: WOW Report
This Is London:
RUPERT EVERETT: MY LIFE WITH THE DIVAS  —  The first time I crossed paths with Sharon Stone was on the stairs at the Hotel du Cap in the South of France.  —  She was radiant in a jewelled dress; her husband looked like a sexy pug from a downtown gym.  We kissed and chatted and raised our eyebrows …
Owen Moritz / NY Daily News:
Mel's boy has dad's passions  —  Gibson son in drunken driving bust  —  Mel Gibson's son Christian is apparently a chip off the old block - he, too, has been busted for drunken driving.  —  Two and a half weeks after his father copped a plea in California for driving under the influence …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Adam Brody Goes For the Stoned Grandpa Look  —  Wow.  Not looking so great there Adam.  Possibly tired, possibly stoned, hideous hat.  —  Written by Lauren Burch  —  (Image source)
FemaleFirst:
Keira Knightley's bag tax shock  —  Keira Knightley faces a huge tax bill over a goodie bag.  —  The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actress was stunned to realise she would have to pay a £2,000 VAT bill after being handed a bag of freebies worth £6,000 at a charity dinner.
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Exclusive: Video of Ellen/Portia After Car Crash  —  TMZ has obtained video of events immediately after a chain collision in which Ellen DeGeneres was injured.  —  The accident occurred last Friday, just before 4 p.m. on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles.  Paparazzi from the X17 photo agency …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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People.com:
Ellen, Portia Hit by Alleged Drunk Driver
Discussion: Queerty
 
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New York Post:
COMEDY CONTROL  —  JUST-fired "Apprentice" advisor Carolyn Kepcher …
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Scott Weinberg / Cinematical:
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:
PlayAI, which uses AI to clone voices for $49 per month and recently rolled out AI agents, raised a $20M seed co-led by 500 Startups and Kindred Ventures

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Press freedom groups send six questions to the Scott Trust over The Observer sale, including why there is only one bidder and why staff can't speak out freely

 
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