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10:40 AM ET, September 26, 2006

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Noelle / US Weekly:
Reality Star Enters "Arrested in the Company of a Porn Model" Phase of His Career  —  Laguna Beach's resident d-uchebag, Jason Wahler, has been arrested for the second time this month.  According to Perez Hilton and TMZ, the LAPD arrested Wahler on Friday at 5:30 p.m. for misdemeanor battery.
Discussion: reality blurred
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PerezHilton.com:
Jason Wahler Arrested AGAIN!  —  Former Laguna Beach-er Jason Wahler has been arrested for the second time in less than a month, PerezHilton.com has learned exclusively.  —  Lauren Conrad's ex-boyfriend was arrested on Friday and charged with battery, sources tell us.
TMZ.com:
"Laguna Beach" Star Arrested ... Again  —  For the second time this month, "Laguna Beach" star Jason Wahler has been arrested.  As Perez Hilton first reported, the LAPD arrested Wahler on Friday at 5:30PM for misdemeanor battery and set his bail at $20,000.  According to LAPD documents, he was released Saturday afternoon.
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Gibson's remarks draw still more controversy  —  Plus: Paris Hilton's ignorance embarrassing to company  —  Get ready for more Mel Gibson controversy.  —  The "Apocalypto" director recently made widely reported comments drawing parallels between Mayan culture shortly before it collapsed …
Discussion: TMZ.com, The DarkHat and Derek Hail
Harvey Levin / TMZ.com:
Did Hasselhoff Make Phony Suicide Call?  —  David Hasselhoff lied to cops when he allegedly called 911 to report that his younger daughter attempted to commit suicide, according to his estranged wife, Pamela Bach.  And Bach tells TMZ Hasselhoff made the call out of pure revenge.
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NY Daily News:
Bobby drives too hard a bargain  —  Now that Whitney Houston has filed for divorce, R&B crooner Bobby Brown has to plan for a future without a rich wife.  —  I hear that the 37-year-old Brown — who reportedly has been staying in L.A. with "Video Vixen" Karinne Steffans since separating from Houston …
Discussion: Bossip
Samuel Maull / Associated Press:
NYC judge dismisses Gest's assault case  —  NEW YORK - A judge threw out a $10 million civil assault lawsuit Monday filed against Liza Minnelli by her estranged husband, David Gest, who claimed she beat him so badly during alcoholic rages he had to be hospitalized.
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey's Radio Station Debuts  —  You can add radio to Oprah Winfrey's media empire: The TV host's new Oprah & Friends channel debuted at 10 a.m. Monday on XM Satellite Radio.  —  Airing on XM channel 156, Oprah & Friends will feature original programming from Winfrey's Harpo Productions …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Janet Jackson: I Don't Talk to Justin  —  Janet Jackson hasn't spoken to Justin Timberlake since the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" at the 2004 Super Bowl - but she plans to reconcile with him in her own time, she revealed on The Oprah Winfrey Show Monday.  —  "We haven't spoken.
Tim Nudd / People.com:
George: I Won't Run for Office  —  Although he's spoken at the U.N. and rubbed shoulders with senators, George Clooney on Monday downplayed suggestions that he might run for office himself.  —  "Believe me, you don't want me in politics," Clooney, 45, told reporters after an event …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Celebrity gossip:
Steven Tyler: I have hepatitis C!  —  In exclusive interview with Access Hollywood, Steven Tyler, admitted he is suffering from hepatitis C for couple of years now.  I'm guessing he probably contracted the disease while being a drug addict. … Poor Steven, hope he'll manage to get out of this …
Michael K / Dlisted:
LederHOsen  —  Parasite Hilton is currently in Germany to attend Oktoberfest, hawk her failed album and also promote Rich Prosecco, a drink she is endorsing.  She donned a traditional Dirndl costume at a press conference for the beverage today.  —  She told photographers that she loves her dress …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Kate Beckinsale Takes out the Fug  —  I don't know what's going on today, but it seems to be fast on it's way to becoming International Fug Day.  First, we had Scarlett Johansson in a terrible grey jump suit, and now we Kate Beckinsale wearing what appears to be a satin garbage bag.
Discussion: Celebguru
Michael K / Dlisted:
Flavor of Love 2: Bow to the Bootz  —  We are down to 4 whores and the competition is getting vicious.  New York read the latest Flav-O-Gram:  —  "Ladies, now that I'm down to my 4 prime cuts it's time to start slicking things up a bit."  —  Slicking?!  More on this in a bit.
Discussion: JuiicyScoop
People.com:
Scrubs Actress Recovering After Fall  —  Scrubs actress Judy Reyes is on the mend after suffering a fracture after an accidental fall, her rep, Monique Ward, tells PEOPLE.  —  Reyes, 37, who plays nurse Carla Espinosa on the NBC comedy, will be released from the hospital Monday.
MollyGood:
As you read this, Ashlee Simpson has already premiered in Chicago  —  That's right, if my time calculations are correct (and I think I've at least got that going for me) and Ashlee Simpson's first performance as Roxy Hart in the musical Chicago was scheduled for today, well, it's already happened.
Discussion: popbytes
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Blues Guitarist Etta Baker Dies at 93  —  Etta Baker, a blues guitarist from North Carolina who influenced generations of musicians, from 1960s folkies to modern-day blues rockers, died on Saturday at 93.  —  No cause of death was given, but her health had been failing in recent years …
Associated Press:
NBC newscast reclaims lead from CBS  —  LOS ANGELES - NBC pulled ahead last week in the suddenly supercharged network evening-news derby, according to preliminary ratings.  —  "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" was the most-watched newscast for all five nights, ending …
 
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TOO MANY GUESTS  —  FORMER Viacom CEO Tom Freston thought …
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Jesus Martinez / Drunken Stepfather:
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TMZ.com:
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PerezHilton.com:
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Skinny Girl / The Skinny Website:
Is Scarlett Slimming Down?  —  Scarlett Johansson is looking decidely slimmer these days.
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Jada Yuan / New York Magazine:
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TMZ.com:
J. Lo Drops The Firm's Kwatinetz As Manager
A Socialite's Life:
Madonna to Adopt  —  Some lucky African baby (or babies) is about to hit the jackpot.
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Jhwang / US Weekly:
Fashion Police: Taking Out the Trash Edition
This Is London:
GEORGE MICHAEL TOUR LAUNCHES WITH POP AT BUSH
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TMZ.com:
Kirsten Dunst — Real Estate Mogul
Hollywoodtuna:
Looks Like Fergie's Solo Career Is "Hair" To Stay
Sean Hamilton / The Sun:
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From Mediagazer:

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
DirecTV terminates its Dish acquisition after a group of Dish creditors rejected a modified bond exchange offer

 
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