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12:40 PM ET, September 8, 2006

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TMZ.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Victim of Major Robbery  —  TMZ has learned that Lindsay Lohan was robbed at Heathrow Airport in London this afternoon.  Scotland Yard tells TMZ a "theft of a bag at Heathrow Airport was reported to police by a 20-year-old woman."  —  They continue to say iIt is alleged …
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Associated Press:
Police recover Lindsay Lohan's handbag  —  LONDON - Lindsay Lohan may be in luck.  British police said Friday they had recovered a handbag that went missing from the star's luggage cart at Heathrow Airport.  —  "A member of the public contacted us to say they had found it and brought it in …
People.com:
Lindsay Lohan's Stolen Bag Recovered  —  A handbag allegedly stolen from Lindsay Lohan at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday has been recovered, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  "Yes, it was hers," says Lohan's publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnik, of the orange Hermes handbag, which was found on airport property.
Bill Hutchinson / NY Daily News:
Lindsay boo-hoos over theft of big bag o' bling  —  A sobbing Lindsay Lohan pleaded yesterday for the thieves to return a bag of bling swiped from her at London's Heathrow Airport.  —  The "Mean Girls" actress was in tears as she was photographed shortly after discovering she was target of the grand-theft caper.
TMZ.com:
Paris Wigs Out  —  Is Paris Hilton on the lam?  The latest DUI celebrity suspect hit the clubs Thursday night, wearing a dark-colored wig.  —  Paris was scheduled to appear at a release party for her new movie, "Bottoms Up," where Sleepy Brown was scheduled to perform his new single, "Margarita."
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Rep: Paris 'Regrets What Happened'  —  Although Paris Hilton said Thursday her DUI arrest that morning "was nothing," her rep insists she's taking it seriously.  —  "She regrets what happened," Hilton's publicist, Elliott Mintz, tells the New York Daily News.  "She did not take this matter lightly or frivolously.
Discussion: Hollyscoop and Celebrity Hijinx
Sandy Cohen / Associated Press:
Hilton says DUI arrest was 'nothing'  —  LOS ANGELES - For once, Paris Hilton wasn't happy to be the center of attention.  Hours after paparazzi swarmed the Hollywood police station where the celebutante was booked for investigation of drunk driving, she told radio host Ryan Seacrest people were making too big a deal out of her arrest.
Jeremiah Marquez / Associated Press:
Paris Hilton arrested in DUI case
Discussion: The Green Straw
People.com:
Ellen Called to Oscar Duty  —  She's been an Emmy winner and an Emmy host, but now TV talk-show queen Ellen DeGeneres is taking on the movies.  DeGeneres will host the Oscars next February, her first time ever emceeing the telecast, the Motion Picture Academy has announced.
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Associated Press:
Ellen DeGeneres tapped to host Oscars  —  LOS ANGELES - Ellen DeGeneres has been tapped to host next year's Oscars, the Academy of Motions Pictures Arts and Sciences said Thursday.  —  It will be the comedian and TV talker's first time hosting the Oscars show and first appearance on the award show.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Reuters:
Ellen DeGeneres to host Oscars
Discussion: makeushot.com and Blog
oscars.org:
79th Academy Awards Show Producer
Discussion: popbytes and TV Squad
Lowri Williams / Entertainmentwise:
Nicole Kidman Slams Angelina Jolie  —  For abusing charity work...  Australian actress Nicole Kidman has lashed out at fellow thespian Angelina Jolie for using her charity work as a means of getting publicity.  —  Kidman is about to take a trip to India in her first engagement …
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FemaleFirst:
Nicole Kidman attacks Angelina
Discussion: Dlisted
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Britney Spears is Set To Be Less Fat  —  According to reports, Britney Spears is scheduled to give birth to her second child today via Caesarian section at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in California.  The delivery will come just a week before their son, Sean Preston's, first birthday.
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Britney Spears in labor?
Discussion: PerezHilton.com
NY Daily News:
Dancer Tucker gets good spin from Rev. Al  —  What is it about "Dancing With the Stars" that's making folks act so nutty?  —  First, disgraced former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay - who apparently has some time on his hands while awaiting trial in Texas for alleged political corruption …
Discussion: reality blurred
TMZ.com:
What's Up With Orlando and Uma?  —  Orlando Bloom dropped by the set of Uma Thurman's new Honda commercial in NYC.  The (reportedly) newly-single "Pirates" star is rumored to be dating the tall beauty, but nothing has been confirmed.  —  The two kept a safe distance from each other in this video …
Discussion: Hollyscoop
Brad Pitt / Esquire:
No. 16: Brad Pitt's Sketchbook  —  (My List) Fifteen Things I Think Everyone Should Know  —  The Drug War  —  I'll agree that drugs are harmful, but we spend $40 billion a year on the drug war and $8 billion a year incarcerating people, 25 percent of whom are in there for drugs.
Star:
EXCLUSIVE: DENISE AND RICHIE ARE ENGAGED, SAYS A SOURCE!  —  It was music to actress Denise Richards' ears when her rocker boyfriend, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, 47, recently asked the magic question: "Will you marry me?"  Now Star can exclusively report that Denise, 35, has said "Yes!"
Discussion: Dlisted
David Bauder / Associated Press:
Letterman inks CBS deal for 4 more years  —  NEW YORK - David Letterman is planning to outlast Jay Leno in late-night television.  CBS Corp. and Letterman have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep the comic on the "Late Show" through the 2009-10 television season …
Discussion: TV Envy and TV Squad
Julie Pike / The National Ledger:
Angelina Jolie & Pitt Argue over Jennifer Aniston in New Orleans?  —  During their recent trip to New Orleans a new report is emerging that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie again got into a bit of a tiff and again it is being reported that it is because Pitt still has feelings for his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston.
Discussion: Celebamour and The Bosh
Starpulse:
Emma Roberts Is The New Face of Dooney & Bourke  —  Continuing with the mega successful introduction of his teen trend collection over the past four years, designer Peter Dooney introduces a new collection targeted to today's young consumer.  To symbolize the spirit of the collection …
Amy Elisa Keith / People.com:
Shanna: I Was 100% Faithful to Travis  —  Last month, Shanna Moakler's husband and Meet the Barkers costar Travis Barker filed for divorce, charging that the former Miss U.S.A. had cheated on him and neglected their kids.  —  But Moakler, 30, tells PEOPLE in its new issue that she's a good mom …
Discussion: celebridiot.com and Hollyscoop
USA Today:
Teasing out Travolta  —  Hollywood musicals haven't been a sure thing lately, so the brain trust behind Hairspray wanted a ringer for their remake.  —  And who better than the guy who cut a rug in Grease and Saturday Night Fever?  —  "John Travolta is our generation's greatest musical star," says Hairspray producer Neil Meron.
Discussion: WOW Report
POPSUGAR:
Eva Sold for $100,000  —  The stars gathered on Wisteria Lane Wednesday night for the Dream of Hope Gala, benefiting Latino children with cancer.  The successful event raised lots of money from a $10,000 bid on a Lance Armstrong t-shirt to a $100,000 date with Eva Longoria.
Discussion: Yahoo! News and FAB
 
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