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11:30 AM ET, September 16, 2006

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Michael Fleeman / People.com:
Britney & Kevin's Baby Name: Sutton Pierce  —  Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have named their newborn son Sutton Pierce Federline, sources close to the couple tell PEOPLE.  —  The infant, born Tuesday at a Los Angeles hospital, now has the same initials as his big brother, Sean Preston Federline.
Gawker:
Fire Sale: Anna Nicole Smith's Last Moments With Her Son  —  Before all the inevitably ugly details surrounding the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son, Daniel — who was found dead in Anna Nicole's hospital room on Sunday morning, just three days after she gave birth to her new daughter …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Anna Nicole Plans a Second Autopsy  —  Anna Nicole Smith plans to bring a pathologist from the U.S. to the Bahamas to perform a second autopsy on her late son Daniel over the weekend, Her Majesty's Coroner Linda P. Virgill told PEOPLE Friday.  —  "He is expected to arrive on Saturday …
Michael K / Dlisted:   $200,000 for Pictures of Daniel Smith's Last Moments
Celebrity Week:
Travolta's Attorney Insists Star Is Not Gay  —  John Travolta's attorney has raced to defend his client against gay slurs after the Grease star was photographed kissing another man before flying him to America on board his private jet.  —  Publicists insisted the smooch was harmless …
Discussion: Hollyscoop
Paul / Stage Notes:
Her Eyes, Her Teeth, Her Boobs, Her Nose...  what the hell is broadway coming to when they're hiring fakes like ashlee simpson to play some of the most notorious characters in one of the best musicals ever!?  I know it's not in the US, but come on, Britain....it's ashlee simpson!
POPSUGAR:
Lindsay's Run-in with Brandon Davis  —  Lindsay has returned to the states after her traumatic trip in Europe.  She came back to take part in some of the Fashion Week celebrations that are now coming to a close.  Last night she hit a Calvin Klein party, but where there's Lohan, there's drama.
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TMZ.com:   Greasy Bear And Firecrotch — at the Same Party!
Hollywoodtuna:
Christina Aguilera's Husband Is No Don Juan  —  Here we have Jordan Bratman putting the moves on his main squeeze Christina Aguilera.  From the looks of this kiss, it's obvious foreplay is not one of his strong points.  But we all know that girls like Christina only have sex in public bathrooms, so who even needs foreplay?
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Sarah Michelle Gellar: Thief  —  What has Sarah Michelle Gellar been up to besides making movies (she has four in the can)?  Stealing other people's Chanel black nail polish.  Publicist Leslie Sloane Zelnik revealed to Lloyd Grove the following: … A polished performance by Gellar [Lowdown]
A Socialite's Life:
Julia Stiles is Raving  —  Julia takes on a new role in Raving.  The movie will be her directorial debut giving orders to Zooey Deschanel and Bill Irwin.  The script, which Stiles also wrote, is based on an Elle magazine article.  Should be interesting.  —  Isn't she cute directing like Spielberg.
Associated Press:
Elton John ends feud with George Michael  —  LONDON (AP) — Elton John appears to have ended his public feud with George Michael, saying, "George and I are fine."  —  Two years ago, John said the former Wham! star was miserable and needed to get out more.  Michael responded with a furious open letter saying John was no friend of his.
Jessica Simpson / San Francisco Chronicle:
SIMPSON'S DAMAGE CONTROL WITH EDITORS  —  Pop star Jessica Simpson is desperately trying to repair the damage caused by her former publicist Rob Shuter after the media debacle surrounding her relationship with John Mayer.  —  The singer has been placing personal calls to all of the editors …
NY Daily News:
Gatecrasher at the tents  —  One face you won't see at today's "Project Runway" show is Jia Santos, the model whose run on the program ended when she was hit by a bus.  —  Santos was hoping to appear in the show and says she's "sad" producers didn't include her.
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Jessica Simpson Wants You to Buy Her Shoes  —  As much as it pains me to say it, Jessica Simpson's body is looking pretty hot in the first set of pictures from September 12th.  Maybe it's because we can't see her "ass."  Or because she's finally not dressing like a like a gay homeless man.
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Lindsay Lohan Puts The Needle On The Record  —  She's such a talented young woman.  Cough, cough.  However, she really does look like she's really concentrating on what she's doing.  While always one to grab the spotlight, Lindsay Lohan took over the turntables at Tenjune, a club in New York City.
Discussion: CHINAdaily
POPSUGAR:
Secret Service Protects The Jolie-Pitts  —  A man was arrested yesterday for posing as a federal agent in an attempt to get a job on Brad and Angelina's security team.  The U.S. Secret Service was brought out for the arrest.  Seriously, did this guy think he would get away with screwing with one of the most powerful Hollywood couples?
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TMZ.com:   Fake Fed Wanted to Get Near Brangelina
POPSUGAR:
Nicole Gets all the Attention  —  Poor Lionel Richie.  He's upset that despite all of his career accomplishments he's basically known as Nicole's dad these days.  Lionel appeared on The Tonight Show and spoke more about the public's fascination with Nicole.
Starpulse:
'Sexyback' Is Number One for Third Straight Week  —  Justin Timberlake has maintained his lead at the top of the U.S. pop charts for a third week.  The pop star's "Sexyback" hit holds firm at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, fending off a charge from Fergie's "London Bridge" - the song he knocked off the top.
Gellar / NY Daily News:
A polished performance  —  Will Sarah Michelle Gellar be the next celebrity to be clapped in handcuffs?  —  She could be if her publicist keeps snitching on her criminal behavior.  —  "Want to know what she's obsessed with?  Chanel black nail polish!  It's sold out in the United States.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Jossip
TMZ.com:
Grohl's in Baby Nirvana  —  Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl played the proud papa as he and his wife went for a stroll with their baby girl.  —  After dining at the Newsroom Café in Los Angeles, the former Nirvana bandmate and wife Jordyn Blum took their baby Violet out for a walk.
 
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MollyGood:
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Hollywoodtuna:
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The Queen Is Dead  —  What better way to commemorate the birth …
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