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1:55 PM ET, September 15, 2006

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People.com:
Eddie Murphy & Scary Spice: Family Time  —  Eddie Murphy's annual family vacation in Hawaii is always the same: just a little R&R for the actor and his five children, ages 4 to 16, at his favorite $10,700-a-night luxury suite at Maui's Four Seasons Hotel.  —  Except this year …
Kristen Mascia / People.com:
Paris Hilton, Travis Barker: Makeout Party!  —  Paris Hilton and the newly single Travis Barker have taken their PDA-fest to the next level.  —  First, the heiress and the former blink-182 drummer snuggled at New York City club Butter on Monday - and the following night, they were spotted making out at the NYC nightclub Marquee.
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Paris on Travis: "He's One of My Dear Friends"  —  After getting caught playing tonsil hockey with Travis Barker on Tuesday, Paris Hilton had some choice words about the ex-Blink 182 bandmate last night.  —  On her way out of Hollywood nightclub Hyde, a photographer asked the heiress, "What's up with you and Travis Barker?"
Mark Niesse / Associated Press:
Duane 'Dog' Chapman arrested in Hawaii  —  HONOLULU - TV reality star Duane "Dog" Chapman and two co-stars on his show were arrested Thursday in Hawaii on charges of illegal detention and conspiracy in the bounty hunters' capture three years ago of a cosmetics company heir.
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Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder, Wife Expecting a Baby  —  Napoleon Dynamite star Jon Heder and his wife, Kirsten, are expecting their first child, the actor's rep has confirmed to PEOPLE.  —  Heder, 28, who stars in the upcoming School for Scoundrels, first alluded to the good news during …
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RADAR:
BRAD GREY'S SCIENTOLOGY SCARE  —  When Viacom kingpin Sumner Redstone cited Tom Cruise's personal conduct as the reason for killing his production deal with Paramount, the 83-year-old mogul's candor rocked Hollywood.  But Radar has learned Redstone may have let Cruise off easy …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Defamer
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Meredith Vieira Boosts Today Ratings  —  On Meredith Vieira's second day on the Today show, cohost Matt Lauer joked that she'd actually shown up for work.  She wasn't going anywhere until her paycheck cleared, Vieira shot back.  —  Looks like she doesn't have to worry.
celebitchy.com:
Tom Cruise likes rasslin' (gay sex details may bother some people)  —  A new book about shady Hollywood attorney Anthony Pellicano is set to blow the lid on how Tom Cruise's romp with a male prostitute was kept out of the tabloids.  There's an entire chapter online, and while it's quite long it's a trashy and worthwhile read.
NY Daily News:
Where Whitney's broken hearts go  —  Bobby Brown is seeking comfort from hip-hop temptress Karrine Steffans, now that Whitney Houston wants him out of her life.  —  Word is Brown has been staying at the Beverly Hills home of Steffans - and that she was with Brown in L.A. on Tuesday …
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FemaleFirst:
Mariah Carey: God solves my problems  —  Mariah Carey solves all her problems with a little help from God.  —  The millionaire pop star, famed for her outrageous diva-like demands, claims her entire life has been a "struggle" but insists her faith in the Lord has helped her overcome any adversity she has experienced.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Winona Ryder Gets Naked to Save Your Ass  —  Skin cancer isn't very good.  People die from it, and there's lots of other bad things that go with it too.  —  However, I always try to look on the bright side.  Well, not always... More like rarely... Let's just say that there's finally is a bright side to skin cancer.
Reuters:
Elton John ends spat with George Michael  —Text+LONDON (Reuters) - Elton John has put an end to his feud with George Michael, declaring "we're fine."  —  The row erupted two years ago when John said Michael appeared to be in a "strange place", wasting his talent by staying at home and shunning the limelight.
Discussion: Dlisted and WOW Report
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Posh Spice to Host Fashion Rocks  —  Victoria Beckham is rumored to be the host for next year's Fashion Rocks show.  She also would like her husband, super soccer star David Beckham, to co-host with her.  Fashion Rocks is a charity event that combines catwalk creations and rock acts.
Discussion: CHINAdaily
Celebrity Week:
Perry Enjoys Friends With Benefits  —  Former Friends star Matthew Perry turns on a pornographic tape which parodies his hit TV series when he wants to reminisce about his time on the hit show.  —  The star, who played Chandler Bing on the hit series, appeared on the Tonight Show …
Discussion: Best Week Ever
Starpulse:
Closet Bar Helps Ashton Kutcher Deal With Demi Moore  —  Ashton Kutcher decided to install a bar in the huge communal closet he shares with wife Demi Moore because it takes her so long to get ready for nights out.  Kutcher appeared on Late Night With Conan O'Brien Wednesday where he explained …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Nancy Grace Under Fire After Woman's Suicide  —  CNN anchor Nancy Grace's aggressive interviewing technique has come under fire following the suicide death of Melinda Duckett, a 21-year-old Florida woman whom Grace grilled after the disappearance of the woman's 2-year-old son.
Sam Surfs / The Smoking Gun:
Arrest In Pitt-Jolie Security Scheme  —  Feds: Man impersonated Homeland Security agent in Los Angeles plot  —  A California man was arrested today for impersonating a federal agent in a bizarre bid to land a job as a bodyguard for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Zap2it:
Gervais: 'Extras' Done After Two Seasons  —  'Office' creator wants to write a drama next  —  The second season of "Extras" premieres on British television Thursday, and it's looking like there won't be a third.  —  As he did with his previous series, "The Office," creator Ricky Gervais would like to end …
Discussion: TV Envy and TV Squad
Life Style Extra:
Steve Irwin's daughter to finish ray film  —  LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's eight-year-old daughter last night (14.09.06) vowed to copy her father and swim with stingrays.  —  Brave Bindi even said she will film the same giant fish who killed her father when she presents …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
 
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