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4:00 AM ET, October 23, 2006

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Reuters:
Father: I didn't want Madonna adoption  —  LIPUNGA, Malawi (Reuters) — The father of the Malawian boy Madonna plans to adopt added a fresh twist to the saga, saying he never intended his son to be adopted by the pop diva, but only for her to raise the child on his behalf.
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Summer / US Weekly:
New Twist in Madonna Adoption  —  The biological father of the Malawian toddler Madonna plans to adopt has said that he was not clearly told that by allowing his only son to be adopted by the singer he was giving him up for good.  —  "Our understanding was that they [Madonna and British filmmaker …
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
PerezHilton.com:
Blame Angelina!  —  If they are to be believed, the U.K.'s Sunday Express is reporting that Madonna decided on adopting an African baby after being convinced to do so by Angelina Jolie. … Complicating matters for Madonna are the new accusations from the biological father of her adopted son …
Discussion: Daily Express
TMZ.com:
Isaiah Washington — A Terror on the Set?  —  Isaiah Washington got into it big time with Patrick Dempsey on the set of 'Grey's Anatomy.' Now TMZ has learned that Washington has had other on-set blowups.  —  A simmering feud between the two actors bubbled over last week …
Discussion: BuddyTV
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PerezHilton.com:
More Reasons Why Isaiah Washington Should Be Fired Immediately!!!  —  The Grey's Anatomy star has a history of violence and intimidation against his coworkers.  —  He is a threat to safety on the set and ABC should fire him!!  —  No statement yet from Washington on his homophobic remarks …
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
Heather Gilmore / New York Post:
'DRUGS & ABUSE' TAPES SECRET WEAPON VS. PAUL IN NASTY SPLIT  —  Former topless model Heather Mills says she has tapes that will prove her claims of abuse and drug use by her estranged husband, Paul McCartney.  —  Friends of Mills say she will use the secret tapes to back up her story …
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James Desborough / News of the World:
Shattered Paul McCartney plans to unleash damning evidence in his bitter divorce battle with Heather Mills.  —  Hurt by her leaked court papers claiming he was a violent, drug-taking drunk, Macca has enough ammunition to destroy the beauty's lies — and prove that it was HER who was the violent nightmare in their four-year marriage.
Discussion: Gone Hollywood
POPSUGAR:
Eva Plays Mommy  —  Eva stopped for a snack with two little friends at Cafe Med in LA. Could she be doing some nannying on the side?  —  Lots more pics of Eva playing Mommy so read more
NY Daily News:
Clooney has a new Tamara  —  Has George Clooney been taking another dip in the dating pool?  —  A source tells me the handsome actor has been enjoying a fling with British demi-celebrity Tamara Mellon.  Or at least, that is the impression she has been giving pals.
TMZ.com:
Britney's Tot — Sutton P. or Jayden J.?  —  So just what did Britney Spears and Kevin Federline name their latest child?  It was widely reported that the baby had been named Sutton Pierce Federline, giving him the same initials as his big brother, Sean Preston.
Discussion: Los Angeles Times
US Weekly:
Us Interview: Joey Lawrence  —  Whoa!  Is that really Joey Lawrence?  After a long hiatus, the former child star and teen heartthrob gives Dancing with the Stars a spin on national television.  Tune in and find out if he makes the final cut.  —  US: How is training going?  What are you doing differently?
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Noelle Hancock / US Weekly:
Hot Stuff: Tyra Banks Gets Insane.  You Get Vaseline.  You Get Vaseline!!!  —  · If this clip is any indication, Tyra Banks is headed for a padded cell comprised entirely of padded Victoria's Secret bras.  (Watch this one till the end - it just keeps on giving.)  [Superficial]
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
X17 Online:
IS BRITNEY'S BABY A GIRL???!!!  —  "Fake out the media?  Good idea; let's do it!  Whadaya think, Sean P?"  —  So the boss man over here at X17 came up with this theory just after the birth of "Sutton Pierce," as Britney and Kevin's second child has been called ... He thinks Britney …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed:
Nina Garcia From Project Runway Is Pregnant  —  I am a HUGE Project Runway fan.  Although I don't always agree with what Nina Garcia has to say about the contestants creations, I was SO HAPPY for her when I heard that she was pregnant.  I guess being around Heidi Klum and Laura Bennett got her wanting a bigger belly.
Daniel Kilkelly / Digital Spy:
Kate Moss pregnant with Doherty's child?  —  Kate Moss is pregnant with Pete Doherty's baby, according to a report today.  —  Doherty's uncle Phil Michels claims that the singer called him from Italy, where he is touring with Babyshambles, to share the news.
PerezHilton.com:
Are You Ready London????  —  In addition to Perez's upcoming trip to the British capital this week, look who else is in town!!  —  Miz Jessica Simpson, looking stylish and refreshed after a long flight, is snapped by the paparazzi arriving at London's Heathrow airport this weekend.
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
RADAR:
JULIA ROBERTS' DIGITAL DENTISTRY  —  You'd think a star as big as Julia Roberts could afford some porcelain crowns.  —  The new issues of People and Us Weekly both feature a photo of Roberts and George Clooney mugging at the American Cinematheque Award ceremony honoring the latter.
Discussion: WOW Report
Associated Press:
Urban enters rehab for alcohol abuse  —  NASHVILLE (AP) — Keith Urban has checked himself into a rehabilitation treatment center for alcohol abuse, less than four months after the Grammy-winning country singer's marriage to actress Nicole Kidman.  —  Urban released a statement Friday …
MSNBC:
Indicted Snipes filming movie in Namibia  —  U.S. has no extradition treaty with African country  —  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Actor Wesley Snipes, indicted by U.S. authorities for tax fraud this week, is filming a movie in the African country of Namibia which has no extradition treaty with Washington, officials said on Friday.
 
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Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

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