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4:40 PM ET, December 17, 2006

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Jo Piazza / NY Daily News:
Queen is way out of line  —  Failed test for coke, kissy with teen missy  —  Miss USA Tara Conner is on the verge of losing her crown after testing positive for cocaine, lustily kissing Miss Teen USA in public and sneaking men into their Trump Place apartment, sources tell the Daily News.
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New York Post:
THERE SHE GOES, MESS USA  —  TRUMP EVICTS SCANDAL BABE  —  Hard-partying Miss USA Tara Conner was booted out of her ritzy Trump Place apartment and fled the Big Apple to her tiny Kentucky hometown with her reputation in shambles, as reports swirled yesterday that her runner-up had already been tapped to replace her.
Discussion: The Evil Beet
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Donald Trump Deciding Whether to Fire Miss USA
Discussion: Black Raspberry Love and Bossip
Don Kaplan / New York Post:
'IDOLS' FOR HIRE  —  TAKING REQUESTS: YOU NAME A TUNE, THEY NAME A PRICE  —  Call it Rent-an-Idol.  —  For the right price, "American Idol" castoffs, finalists and even champs will pay a visit to your wedding, Sweet 16 or bar mitzvah.  —  "The average going rate for an 'American Idol' finalist …
X17 Online:
Britney Bares (Almost) All!  —  • You Sexy B*tch!  —  Britney never ceases to amaze us!  She headed out for a night on the town last night in nothing more than a few pieces of lingerie!  Is Brit trying to prove to us that she now wears underwear?  Well we got the message loud and clear!
Discussion: Holy Candy and Felt Up
Arasto / celebrity terrorist:
BRIT PARTIES IN PANTIES.....AND ALMOST NOTHING ELSE!  —  Well, look on the bright side: Britney Spears kept her word — she's definitely wearing underwear!  Only problem?  There wasn't much of anything else!  —  The barely-dressed mother-of-two appeared at her own mother's birthday party dinner rocking …
Discussion: goldenfiddle and Haute Gossip
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New York Post:
SLUTTY AS EVER  —  WHAT'S with Britney Spears saying she's cleaned up her act?  While the pop tart did manage to keep her private parts hidden from the cameras, she stripped down to her bra and miniskirt at a burlesque show late Thursday night.  Spears, who has been told repeatedly to stay away …
Discussion: We Love Celebs! and HotRag.net
TMZ.com:
Donald to Miss USA: Go Back to Kentucky  —  Donald Trump has told hard-partying Miss USA Tara Connor to pack her bags and move out of her Trump Plaza apartment.  —  "She does not live here anymore," a doorman at the posh property tells the New York Post.  "She is not allowed on Trump property.
TMZ.com:
For Sale: Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Hicks  —  Dreams really do come true.  If you can meet their price, you can party with your favorite "American Idol."  —  According to the New York Post, the going rate for the reality show's castoffs, finalists and winners ranges from pocket change to big bucks.
Michael Rechtshaffen / Hollywood Reporter:
Bottom Line: Well, whadda ya know?  It looks like you can teach an old underdog new tricks.  —  First 007 gets back to basics, now, 30 years after the Italian Stallion came out swinging, Sylvester Stallone has returned to Rocky's humble roots with an unplugged edition that emerges as one of this season's more pleasant surprises.
Discussion: Gone Hollywood
People.com:
American Pie's Natasha Lyonne a Free Woman  —  Charges against American Pie star Natasha Lyonne were dropped on Friday when she turned herself in at a New York City court - answering to accusations that she threatened to sexually molest her former neighbor's dog.
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The Superficial:
Natasha Lyonne turns herself in  —  Natasha Lyonne - the ugly chick from American Pie who threatened to sexually molest a dog - turned herself in today at a New York court.  A warrant was issued for her arrest in January after she missed four court hearings on charges including "criminal mischief …
PerezHilton.com:
Moments Like These  —  Our beloved Leona Lewis is the UK's reigning X Factor winner, and these are the final four performances that secured her the top spot on Saturday night.  —  Leona's vocal ability turned the classic All By Myself into a transcendental experience.  Click here to check it out.
Discussion: The Evil Beet
Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Apprentice's Bill Rancic, E!'s Giuliana DePandi To Wed  —  Former Apprentice winner Bill Rancic popped the question to E! News anchor Giuliana DePandi Friday night - and she said yes.  —  "I thought I was dreaming," DePandi tells PEOPLE.  "It was the most amazing moment of my entire life.
TMZ.com:
Minnillo on Baby Buying Binge  —  Vanessa Minnillo tapped into her maternal instincts and went on a shopping spree on Tuesday... for baby things!  —  The "TRL" host hit L.A.'s Petit Tresor, a fave of stars like Katie Holmes and Madonna, and dropped around $600 on items for a boy.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
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FemaleFirst:
Nick Lachey's marriage call
Discussion: D*ana's Dirt!!
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:   Vanessa's Shopping for Babies
NY Daily News:
All smiles because this 'Girl's Golden  —  As Jennifer Hudson belted out "I am Changing" on the "Today" show yesterday, the lyrics couldn't have rung truer.  —  She performed the song from "Dreamgirls" just moments after learning she snagged a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the film.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Star:
BRITNEY, WHO?  J.R. ROTEM SPOTTED WITH HAYDEN PANETTIERE!  —  Just as the buzz about Britney Spears hooking up with her producer Jonathan "J.R." Rotem reaches a fever pitch in Hollywood, it appears that J.R. is spreading the love!  —  The studly music man, 31, was spotted arriving at L …
National Enquirer:
BO DEREK'S BROTHER KILLED  —  "10" beauty Bo Derek is devastated over a freak motorcycle crash that claimed the life of her younger brother as he was en route to a Thanksgiving celebration with her and actor beau John Corbet near Santa Barbara, Calif.  —  Collin Johnson Collins, 47 …
Buzzsugar / Entertainment hourly:
The Office Recap: "A Benihana Christmas"  —  In last night's one-hour holiday episode of "The Office," Michael learns that it's always bros before ho-ho-ho's.  This was the perfect holiday episode, touching on all of the ongoing stories for each character.  There's not too much drama …
Discussion: yumsugar and Best Week Ever
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Just Jared:   Christmas Party In The Office
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
A-N-N-A in the U-S-A  —  Los Angeles (E! Online) - A fat wad of cash has managed to do something that a paternity suit, an ex-boyfriend and a very angry lawyer couldn't: get Anna Nicole Smith back in the country.  —  The formerly zaftig Playboy Playmate left the extradition-exempt comfort …
Discussion: PerezHilton.com
Marisa Guthrie / NY Daily News:
Katie, Mel lead TiVo's top 10 list  —  The most memorable TV moment of 2006 was (drumroll, please): Katie Couric's tear-filled final day on NBC's "Today."  —  That's according to a new poll commissioned by TiVo, the popular DVR company.  —  Curiously, however, nowhere in the top 10 is Couric's first day on "The CBS Evening News."
Gabsmash:
Christina & Jordan....another one bites the dust?  —  Life & Style says that the honeymoon is lonnng over for Aguilera and her husband of one big year.  Christina is on tour in Europe, while Jordon home clubbing it up around LA.  —  "The couple has been seen partying sans wedding rings.
Discussion: Dlisted
 
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