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4:20 AM ET, October 26, 2006

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oprah.com:
Madonna: The Adoption Controversy  —  From provocative videos to headline-making risqué concerts, Madonna is known for pushing people's buttons.  Now it's her actions off stage that are putting her back in the center of controversy.  —  In the fall of 2006, Madonna traveled …
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Noelle Hancock / US Weekly:
Madonna Justifies Her Adoption On Oprah  —  Madonna beamed herself over to The Oprah Winfrey Show via satellite Tuesday for an interview on her controversial adoption of Malawi orphan David Banda.  The episode doesn't air until Wednesday afternoon, but Oprah.com left some interview excerpts under our chair …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Whitney Pastorek / Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch:
Liveblogging Oprah's interview with Madonna  —  OMG so excited: Someone is finally going to explain to me how it is that Madonna can adopt an "orphan" that still has a dad!  And the person who is going to explain that?  Oprah!  Also helping her explain?  Madonna!  This deserves a liveblog, so strap in, kiddies.
Discussion: Past Deadline and Defamer
People.com:
Madonna: 'David Is Amazing'  —  Madonna says 13-month-old David Banda from Malawi, whom she plans to adopt, is healthy and thriving with her two other children in their London home now that he has overcome malaria and tuberculosis.  —  "David is amazing," Madonna, speaking via satellite …
Just Jared:   Madonna's Banda Of Joy
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:   The Transporter  —  Madonna is finally telling her side …
oprah.com:   Madonna: The Adoption Controversy
community.livejournal.com:
The state of baby David's health
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Naomi Campbell Reportedly Arrested in London  —  Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been arrested in London, according to multiple press reports, on suspicion of assault.  Sky News in the UK reports that the 36-year-old Campbell was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after a woman filed a complaint …
Discussion: Str8 Outta NYC and Staralicious
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Sky News:
Supermodel Is Arrested  —  Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been released on bail after being arrested in London on suspicion of assault.  —  Sky's crime correspondent Martin Brunt said Campbell was arrested yesterday afternoon after a woman walked into a central London police station and made an allegation of assault.
Discussion: Dlisted and celebrity terrorist
Noelle Hancock / US Weekly:
Matt Leinart and Brynn Cameron Have Baby Boy  —  Matt Leinart and girlfriend Brynn Cameron welcomed their first child early Tuesday morning.  The baby boy, which the couple has named Cole Cameron Leinart, weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces.  —  Leinart, 23, is a quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals …
Discussion: The Evil Beet
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Lisa Ingrassia / People.com:
Matt Leinart, Brynn Cameron Have a Son  —  Leinart (left) and Cameron  —  PHOTO BY: SCOTT KIRKLAND / DAILYCELEB; LARRY GOREN / ICON SMI / NEWSCOM  —  Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart and University of Southern California basketball player Brynn Cameron welcomed a son on Tuesday, PEOPLE has learned.
New York Post:
FATHER FIGURE  —  "BROWN Bunny" director Vincent Gallo, 45, has a new friend - Los Angeles "It" Girl Cory Kennedy, 16.  Kennedy, who blogs about her nightlife exploits and dalliances with celebrities despite being underage, has called Gallo a "keeper" on her blog and posts pictures of them together.
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Vincent Gallo is a Wonderful Human Being
Discussion: Pajiba and A Hot Mess!
Sky News:
DID LOVE HELP PETE?  —  Friends are there to help us out in times of need.  —  And Courtney Love claims she was the one who persuaded Pete Doherty to go into rehab.  —  The rock chick has told the Daily Star how she took it upon herself to save Pete by telling him to get help for his drug addiction.
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The Superficial:
Kate Moss and Pete Doherty already bad parents
Discussion: STARFRUIT GOSSIP
X17 Online:
The Great Pumpkin Patch  —  Courteney Cox returned to the celebs' favorite pumpkin patch yesterday with adorable little Coco.  I love how Coco can rock the tomboy look one day, and the ballerina look another!  Her mom, on the other hand, needs a little help:  —  SEE MORE AFTER THE JUMP »
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Noelle Hancock / US Weekly:
Carmen Changes Her Mind  —  You spoke, Carmen totally heard.  When Carmen Electra dyed and went to deep brown on October 20, 77% of Us readers voted in our web poll saying that they preferred her hair lighter.  (Us Online reader "JRo" wrote, "Carmen looks like she's trying to channel Elvira with that dark 'do.
People.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Isaiah Washington Apologizes  —  Grey's Anatomy actor Isaiah Washington has issued an apology in a statement exclusive to PEOPLE for his behavior during an on-set argument with costar Patrick Dempsey.  —  "I sincerely regret my actions and the unfortunate use of words during …
Chris Auchterlonie / Splash News Online:
Something's gotta give because Keanu is Lost In Translation  —  Keanu Reeves is just plain weird.  For a big time celebrity, the guy has perfected homeless chic.  And for someone that hates the paparazzi and having his picture taken, he's standing on the street drinking coffee out of a proper cup and saucer.
Discussion: The Bosh and The Superficial
Hanna Rooke / Celebrity Week:
Did Diddy Have A Hissy?  —  Sean 'Diddy' Combs is again at the centert of controvery - this time for allegedly having a hissy fit while plugging his new CD on Sirius satellite radio.  —  "He was throwing a tantrum" a witness reports.  "He had his team around him and he was cursing up a storm …
Ken Lee / People.com:
Lurid Details Revealed in Hasselhoff Divorce  —  Lurid details of David Hasselhoff's ongoing divorce from his estranged wife Pamela Bach were inadvertently entered into public record on Wednesday.  —  A 66-page filing by Hasselhoff's lawyers alleges that Bach, 43, tested positive for cocaine …
Hollywoodtuna:
Pamela Anderson & Denise Richards Are 'Blonde And Blonder'  —  If you're wondering why on Earth Pamela Anderson and Denise Richards would ever cross paths, here's the explanation.  Pamela Anderson is teaming up with Denise Richards in a return to the big-screen for both in new film called 'Blonde …
Discussion: Smart
Monica Rizzo / People.com:
Dancing with the Stars: What You Didn't See  —  From behind the scenes: Mario misses his mom, Emmitt has his eyes on the prize and more  —  Where Was Mama Lopez?  —  Mario Lopez's biggest supporter was missing Tuesday night, but don't worry, mom Elvia had a good excuse …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Nekesa Mumbi Moody / Associated Press:
Dupri quits as Virgin Records executive  —  NEW YORK - Jermaine Dupri — superproducer, rapper, and the boyfriend of Janet Jackson — has confirmed to The Associated Press that he has quit as a top executive at Jackson's label, Virgin Records, amid disappointing sales of Jackson's new album.
Harvey Levin / TMZ.com:
E! Gives Cops Smoking Gun  —  Police sources tell TMZ that an E! camera crew is currently under investigation, and the entertainment network has provided cops with what could be Exhibit A in a criminal prosecution.  —  We're told on October 19, a three-person crew from E! …
TMZ.com:
Tara Reid: My Nipples Looked Like Goose Eggs  —  Nearly two years after a red carpet wardrobe malfunction earned her the nickname "Franken-nipple," Tara Reid stopped by the "Today" show to discuss the pain and agony of her plastic surgery nightmare.  "It looked like I got completely butchered up," the actress told Natalie Morales.
PerezHilton.com:
Just Like Mom  —  Left: A new image of Lola, Madge and new baby David.  Right: A vintage photo of Madonna.
 
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