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5:55 PM ET, September 29, 2006

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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Madonna Tops Britney's Guinness Record  —  The 2007 edition of the Guinness Book of Records names Madonna as the highest paid female singer on the planet.  —  Madonna, who earned $50 million in 2004, takes the title away from Britney Spears, who had held the record since 2001 after earning slightly more than $38 million in 2000.
Discussion: The Superficial and Derek Hail
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Madonna Steals the Crown from Britney  —  It's official - the material girl has taken the crown away from Ms. Spears.  Madge has been named the highest paid female singer in the world.  Britney held the record since 2001, but really hasn't released anything in years so it's no surprise her title was taken away.
Associated Press:
Anna Nicole Smith, lawyer exchange vows  —  NASSAU, Bahamas - Reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith exchanged vows with boyfriend Howard K. Stern on a boat near Nassau, but there was no formal marriage and the ceremony is "not legally binding," her attorney Michael Scott said Friday.
Discussion: The Superficial
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People.com:
Anna, Lawyer Hold Commitment Ceremony
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
The Grey Goose Got The Girl Feelin' Loose
Discussion: Queerty and Celebritology
Anna Shanks UK / Splash News Online:
Pammy needs a Pump.  —  Why do I feel by showing you this picture, I am shattering lots of boys dreams!!  Yep she is nearly 40, they can't stay up there forever.  Surely Pammy must carry round a puncture repair kit?  Come on Kid Rock, help pump Pam back up!  —  Pictures by Ronald Asadorian/Eddie Mejia
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MollyGood:   Name.  That.  Nipple...?  —  Sorry for the front page nipular.
People.com:
'Difficult Time' for Eva, Tony  —  Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker are dealing with a rough patch in their nearly two-year relationship, according to a rep for the actress.  —  "Eva and Tony are going through a very difficult time right now …
TMZ.com:
Rodman Still in Touch With His Feminine Side  —  Ex-NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman was in Las Vegas last night, eating at hot new sushi restaurant, Social House.  He sat briefly at his table and enjoyed shrimp and pork lumpia.  Most of his dining experience was spent schmoozing and boozing around the restaurant …
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Dirty. Drunk. Nasty. Pink
Daily Mail:
Outrage as US baby wig craze hits Britain  —  It's never too long before the latest craze to sweep America makes its way to the UK but most would wish this one really hadn't.  —  Celebrity wigs designed for babies up to nine months old and are set to hit the market, to the outrage of children's charities.
Discussion: Bricks and Stones and Dlisted
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Wig Sensation Hits U.K / Defamer:   HOLLYWOOD TRENDWATCH: SURI'S BABY WIG SENSATION HITS U.K
TMZ.com:
Avril's Hubby Joins the Spitting Wars  —  Avril Lavigne took a break from spitting at photographers last night, but worry not, her husband Deryck Whibley took over — this time with possible consequences.  —  After a night of partying at the grand opening of Area nightclub in Hollywood …
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Alba Is "The Most Kissable"  —  Sultry actress Alba has been voted the celeb men would most like to pucker up with, reports the Sun.  Her gorgeous body and perfect features had already made her a sensation among male fans, but now another one of her many assets …
New York Post:
BIO BABY ONLY  —  TROUBLE might be looming in the splendiferous world of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.  Jolie has told pals she's ready to adopt again - but Pitt, it seems, is not.  "Brad wants another child, preferably a boy - but he wants a biological boy," said our snoop.
Teen People:
Is Mischa Barton the Fifth Golden Girl?  —  Airing from 1985 to 1992, The Golden Girls is one of the most beloved sitcoms in the history of television.  It chronicled the lives of four sassy, single seniors — from top left, slutty Blanche Devereaux (Rue McClanahan), naïve Rose Nylund …
Dana Kozlov / WBBM-TV:
Beyonce Cuts Off Interview About New Clothing Line  —  CBS 2 Had Asked About Concerns From Local Boutiques  —  (CBS) CHICAGO Chicago fans were showing their love for Beyonce Knowles on Thursday.  —  The pop diva was in town to launch her new clothing line.
Discussion: celebrity terrorist and JUICY-NEWS
Michael K / Dlisted:
Pink Triangle  —  Pink performs in Zurich on September 27th  —  Pink will bond with her fellow gays and lesbians and encourage people to come out of the closet.  She is lending her image and voice to the Human Right's National Coming Out Day this week.  Pink is married to Carey Hart, but has dabbled into chick sex before.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Phil / Egotastic!:
Kate Beckinsale is the Ultimate MILF  —  It pretty much goes without saying, but I'm going to say it anyways.  Kate Beckinsale is ridiculously beautiful.  If it's at all possible, she seems to get even better looking as time goes on.  So much so, that Kate was passed over for the role …
Discussion: Life Style Extra
TMZ.com:
Brad Wants Angie Preggers Again — Stat!  —  Could there be trouble in the oh-so-pretty paradise that is the universe of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?  According to a report this morning, a tussle over their next child is causing a rift between the stars.  —  "Brad wants another child …
A Socialite's Life:
Does Jamie Pressley Have A Bun In The Oven?  —  Not unlike her character Joy she plays on the Emmy winning series My Name is Earl, who was also knocked up before she got married, Jamie may have gotten herself in the same situation.  A real art imitating life scenario apparently the blonde beauty …
Discussion: The Salon
Anna Shanks UK / Splash News Online:
Eeewwwww Matthew!!  —  OMG!  Matthew McConaughey just gets more gormless every day.  If the dodgy hair band and beard wasn't enough, now he can't seem to close his mouth.  What's going on?  This unkept look HAS to be for a film, other wise we should call in the "Queer Eye for a Straight Guy" show.
Discussion: The Superficial
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Beyonce Shouldn't Have Won  —  In a recent poll held by In Touch Weekly, readers voted Beyonce Knowles' butt as "Hollywood's Best Booty."  The top ten were: … The fact that Beyonce and Jessica Simpson are #1 and #2 on this list, is really all you need to know about the people who took this poll.
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
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Meghnad Bose / Columbia Journalism Review:
A profile of the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year winner, an Afghan woman who works anonymously and covers the plight of women under Taliban rule

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