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1:30 PM ET, September 5, 2006

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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: Dlisted and Gawker
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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
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.
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
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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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 …
Associated Press:
Oprah to dedicate Miss. kids' club  —  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Talk show host Oprah Winfrey plans to be in her birthplace of Kosciusko to dedicate a state-of-the-art Boys & Girls Club she helped sponsor.  —  The estimated $5 million facility houses a gymnasium, computer lab and garden.
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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Life Style Extra:
Jennifer Aniston settles topless suit
Discussion: Gossipin.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
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Katie Couric's Big News Day Arrives  —  Tuesday is Katie Couric's good news day, with the 15-year Today show veteran set to make her bow as the new host of CBS Evening News - and TV's first-ever solo female anchor for a major broadcast network.  —  While many details of her first broadcast …
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
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
Don Kaplan / New York Post:
JAGGER LITTLE PILL  —  HEIST COMEDY MAY NEED TO REPLACE  —  ROLLING STONE  —  MICK Jagger's much-talked about career as a sitcom star may be over before it even begins.  —  The world-famous rock star was supposed to appear as a semi-regular guest star in a new caper comedy - first called …
Discussion: stereogum
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 …
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)
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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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
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From Mediagazer:

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

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

Geneva Abdul / The Guardian:
Internal email: the UK's Reach plans to merge staff at The Daily Mirror and celebrity magazine OK! to cut costs, but the move won't result in cutting of roles

 
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