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2:40 PM ET, October 26, 2006

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The Sun:
Naomi assault rap 9th in 8 years  —  COPS were quizzing supermodel Naomi Campbell over an alleged assault yesterday — her NINTH rap in eight years.  —  She returned to a central London police station this morning but has been rebailed until December.  —  The volatile model has a long list …
Discussion: The Superficial and Gawker
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NY Daily News:
Slap Naomi with new assault charge  —  LONDON - Guess no one ever told Naomi Campbell that "pretty is as pretty does."  —  The catwalk queen was arrested yesterday on suspicion of assault after another woman charged that the supermodel attacked her, police and media reports said.
Daily Mail:
Supermodel Naomi Campbell arrested for alleged assault
Discussion: Queerty
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Kevin Federline is a legend in his own mind  —  Plus: A 'Posh' wedding for Katie Holmes  —  Kevin Federline, the most underrated performer in his field.  Whatever field that may be.  —  The world may not yet know that Kevin Federline is a major star - but he seems quite convinced of it.
Michael Fleeman / People.com:
Kevin Federline: Criticism's a Bum Rap  —  Kevin Federline has gotten his share of criticism, but the aspiring rapper takes it all in stride.  —  "If you want to hate me, cool, hate me," Federline, 28, tells PEOPLE in its new issue.  "You know why?  Because all it's going to do is help me."
Summer / US Weekly:
Lance Bass' Boyfriend Not Making Friends with New Bio  —  Former N*SYNC star, Lance Bance and his boyfriend, Amazing Race star, Reichen Lehmkuhl are facing down death threats after the release of Lehmkuhl's memoir detailing his abuse in the military.  —  The book, Here's What We'll Say …
RELATED:
Associated Press:   Lance Bass' boyfriend target of threats
NY Daily News:
Axed exec the roast of the town  —  It wasn't enough of an indignity that his boss, Sumner Redstone, drop-kicked him out of his CEO's office at Viacom last summer.  Yesterday at the Pierre, Tom Freston had to relive the whole ordeal when "friends" honored the unemployed exec.
Jessica Robertson / Associated Press:
Bahamas investigating Anna Nicole Smith  —  NASSAU, Bahamas - Authorities are investigating whether Anna Nicole Smith legally obtained permanent residency in the Bahamas, the country's immigration director said Thursday.  —  The probe centers on the $1 million mansion that lawyers for Smith claimed …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Politician: Anna Nicole Unfit for the Bahamas  —  Anna Nicole Smith has already been ordered to vacate her Bahamas home by Oct. 31, and now a politician has questioned whether she's fit to be a resident of the country.  —  Hubert Ingraham, head of the main opposition Free National Movement …
Discussion: into GOSSIP … and Dlisted
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
Frank / !! omg blog !!:
OMG, how sporty: Mario Lopez  —  I'm going out of town until Tuesday, so you will see fewer postings until then, but don't worry.  I won't leave you completely dry.  Make sure to keep checking in for some tasty bits, and I will be back next week in full force.
Discussion: Just Jared
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
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PerezHilton.com:   Just Like Mom  —  Left: A new image of Lola, Madge and new baby David.
People.com:
Pete Doherty to Wed Kate Moss 'Soon'  —  Doherty and Moss on Sept. 25  —  Supermodel Kate Moss intends to marry her boyfriend Pete Doherty, according to the British singer.  —  Doherty, the lead singer in the band Babyshambles, was noticed by fans walking in central London's Tottenham Court Road …
Summer / US Weekly:
Lindsay Lohan Goes Commando  —  Lindsay Lohan is ready to do her part for the troops — as long as it includes free drinks and a VIP room.  The actress stepped out last night for Xbox's Gears of War launch party in Hollywood, and generously made time for a photo op with some "servicemen."
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
K-Fed Thinks Highly Of Himself  —  ...which is good, because at least one person on this planet should.  I guess.  —  From MSNBC.com: … ALSO … You really have to admire this guy for...actually, no. No you don't.  There is no good or honest way to finish that sentence …
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
The Sun:
Fans want 'Paris' killed  —  POOR old PARIS HILTON.  —  The socialite has topped a grisly new poll as the celebrity film fans would most like to see DIE in a horror movie.  —  However I'm pretty sure the wannabe singer/actress will take the news as a compliment.
Daily Mail:
Angelina set to adopt another baby  —  Angelina Jolie is adopting an Indian baby to add to her growing international brood, according to US reports.  —  Sources say the big-hearted actress and partner Brad Pitt have already applied to adopt a tot from an Indian orphanage.
Discussion: Dlisted
POPSUGAR:
Posh Helps Plan Katie's I Dos  —  There are more than a few benefits associated in being BFF with fashionista Victoria Beckham.  Katie Holmes recently went on a fabulous girls-only getaway with Posh to take in Paris Fashion Week and of course lots of shopping.
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 …
X17 Online:
Nicole Finds Comfort in Mystery Man  —  Who's that boy?  Quien es, ese chico?  Who's that boy?  I guess yesterday's reunion with DJ AM is long forgotten now that Nicole's got this hot Earl on her arm.  The two were at Arclight Cinema taking in a movie in Hollywood yesterday evening.
Discussion: celebrity terrorist
New York Post:
TEARS FOR PITT FLICK  —  THERE are no hard feelings between Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt, judging by the raves Paltrow heaped on her former boyfriend after the Cinema Society screening of Pitt's new movie, "Babel."  Paltrow said she was so moved she had to go home, cry and hug her children.
Discussion: celebrity nation
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Parasite Can't Dance  —  Parasite Hilton was in Spain last week …
Associated Press:
Hong Kong Mariah Carey concert canceled
POPSUGAR:
SJP Trick-or-Treats to Make a Difference
Discussion: ABCNEWS
Miuvonf / A Socialite's Life:
Sandra Bullock Quote of the Day
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Is that a Gisele Bundchen Nipple Slip?
Discussion: CelebNewsWire and Voxefx
Hanna Rooke / Celebrity Week:
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Monica Rizzo / People.com:
Dancing with the Stars: What You Didn't See
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:
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