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6:15 PM ET, December 12, 2006

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TMZ.com:
Nicole Comes Out of Hiding  —  Today, one day after her DUI bust, Nicole Richie emerged from new boyfriend Joel Madden's house in Glendale, Calif., and found a throng of paparazzi waiting for her.  She then went back into the home to cover herself in a purple blanket.  It didn't take a big blanket.
Discussion: The Superficial, Defamer and Gabsmash
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Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Nicole's Highway Arrest Photos: With Bonus Overhead View!  —  These pictures of Nicole Richie being questioned by police were taken early Monday morning after she was reportedly seen driving ass-backwards down the 134 Freeway in Burbank, California.  The California Highway Patrol found Richie parked …
Discussion: Defamer
People.com:
Police: Nicole Said She Smoked Pot, Took Vicodin  —  Nicole Richie, arrested by the California Highway Patrol early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence, admitted to officers that she had smoked marijuana and consumed the painkiller Vicodin, Altadena CHP Officer Todd Workman tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Michelle Caruso / NY Daily News:
DUI drive trips Richie  —  TV star collared in drug-fueled wrong-way ride  —  DAILY NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF  —  LOS ANGELES - Stick-thin starlet Nicole Richie was busted for driving under the influence of drugs early yesterday after she took a dangerous wrong-way ride on a busy highway …
Jenny Sundel / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan: I Haven't Had a Drink in a Week  —  Lindsay Lohan had a good reason to be late for a holiday party at Hollywood club Shag in on Monday.  "I just left an AA meeting," she told PEOPLE.  —  "I've been going to AA, for a year by the way," she added.  Why didn't she say so until recently?
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan Doesn't Understand the Definition of Alcoholics Anonymous  —  Lindsay Lohan is speaking out about going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.  Which is kind of weird, since it is called Alcoholics Anonymous for a reason.  Lindsay spoke to People, saying that she's been in AA for year …
David K. Li / Fox News:
ANGELINA JOLIE REVEALS HOW SHE AND BRAD PITT FELL IN LOVE  —  Angelina Jolie fell hard forBrad Pitt on the set of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" - but didn't chase Hollywood's leading hunk because he was married to his "best friend," the smoldering actress said in a jaw-dropping magazine interview.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Angelina Jolie: How Brad Pitt & I Fell in Love  —  For the first time, Angelina Jolie has described what happened between her and Brad Pitt on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith - and she insists she never had any intention of breaking up his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.
Discussion: PLATFORM|LAUNCH
USA Today:
Jolie spills details about Pitt, kids
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Paris defends Britney's 'partying ethics'  —  Plus: Does Richard Gere blame Sly Stallone for gerbil rumor?  —  Paris Hilton is defending her new best friend Britney Spears on her MySpace site.  —  "Lately, you've been seeing pics of me and Britney partying (blah blah) [sic] …
Reuters:
L.A. judge sides with "Borat" against frat boys  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As the esteemed Kazakh television journalist Borat Sagdiyev might say: "High Five.  Sexy Time.  You Lose."  —  Two college fraternity buddies shown guzzling alcohol and making racist remarks in the "Borat" …
Discussion: Dlisted and The Evil Beet
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:   Borat Fraternity Brothers Lose Court Bid
Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Tori Spelling Is Expecting a Boy  —  Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are expecting a baby boy, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  "We are thrilled to be having a son together," says Spelling, 33.  "Little boys are a ton of fun.  We love talking to him.  We play tunes for him and watch him kick.
Associated Press:
Actress gives $1 million to arts school  —  BALTIMORE - Jada Pinkett Smith has donated $1 million to her high school alma mater, the Baltimore School for the Arts, asking that its new theater be dedicated to classmate Tupac Shakur, who was shot and killed in 1996.
Discussion: PLATFORM|LAUNCH
Phil / Egotastic!:
I'd Like to See Jessica Biel's Golden Globes  —  This coming thursday, December 14, Jessica Biel and Matthew Perry will be announcing the nominees for the Golden Globe awards.  Of course, ever since last year's Golden Globes incident involving Scarlett Johansson's breasts, well …
Insanely addictive:
Jessica Keeps Messing Up Her Lines  —  Just about a week ago Jessica screwed up her tribute to Dolly Parton at the Kennedy Center.  Apparently she can't get her lines right on the set of Blonde Ambition either.  Poor Jess, but at least Luke is being supportive.  Here's more: … Splash
X17 Online:
Katie Introduces Isabella to the Finer Things in Life - Steak and Shoe Shopping!  —  Tom and Katie continue their public display of familial normalcy as Katie spent a little mother/daughter time with step-daughter Isabella last night.  First, the pair dined at Mastro's …
Discussion: celebrity terrorist
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Brooke Burke is Baby Bound  —  Brooke is busy getting ready for her baby with her fiance and Baywatch alum David Charvet.  We think she looks fabulous, but Brooke says she's not feeling very glamorous at this stage in her pregnancy.  The soon-to-be mother of three will also be sticking close to home for the holidays.
Discussion: Bricks and Stones
Daily Mail:
'I'm a target,' says Naomi  —  Supermodel Naomi Campbell has spoken out about her reputation for having a fiery temper - saying she is the "target" of people who are attempting to take advantage of her.  —  The 36-year-old catwalk star says she does not want to spend time alone in the same room …
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Celebrity Big Brother  —  I really hope you haven't made your New Year's Eve plans yet because Pure nightclub in Las Vegas has announced they have secured Britney Spears to appear at their New Year's Eve party:  —  Curiously enough, it turns out that I may be in Las Vegas for New Year's Eve.
Discussion: The Sun and Celebrity Baby Blog
Just Jared:
Jewel Shines in 'Nashville Star'  —  Jewel is seen pictured here with country singer Cowboy Troy.  Both will be co-hosting Nashville Star, the country music singing competition.  The fifth season of Nashville Star premieres on Thursday, Jan. 11 @ 10PM ET/PT on USA Network.
 
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