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TMZ.com:
Trump: Tara NOT Fired, Will Enter Rehab — Donald the Forgiving? — In a move that shocked anyone who has ever seen "The Apprentice," including Tara Conner, Donald Trump announced Tuesday morning that he will not fire the embattled Miss USA, despite allegations of drug use, underage drinking and sexual misconduct.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Trump: Miss USA Tara Conner Not Fired — It's official: Donald Trump has not fired Miss USA Tara Conner. — "I've always been a believer in second chances. Tara is good person. Tara has tried hard. Tara is going to be given a second chance," Trump announced at a press conference in New York on Tuesday.
X17 Online:
Nicole Does the "Walk of Shame" From Joel's House — Nicole Richie left new bf Joel Madden's house in Glendale yesterday without shoes or makeup. (Let's hope she left the Vicodin there, too!) When not even a DUI can keep a couple apart - you know it must be love! — SEE MORE AFTER THE JUMP »
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Robyn / Celebrity Dirty Laundry:
Nicole Richie Steps Down From Hosting and Goes Barefoot! — Nicole Richie has stepped down as host of a Las Vegas New Year's Eve party following her arrest on DUI charges last week. She was set to host the party at Tangerine night club, but she'll be replaced by rocker Dave Navarro.
Marla Lehner / People.com:
Star Jones Admits: I Earned 'Diva' Image — Star Jones-Reynolds, who was asked to leave The View in June, is owning up to her reputation as a diva - and says she's learning from her mistakes. — "I've earned that diva image. It's not something that I can hide from," she tells TV's Extra in an interview set to air Tuesday.
Associated Press:
Fatone wants to appear on ABC dance show — NEW YORK (AP) — Actors, pop singers and athletes have busted some moves on Dancing With the Stars. Now celebs seem eager to appear on ABC's ballroom hit. — Joey Fatone, of former boy band 'N Sync, told a Florida radio station Friday …
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NY Daily News:
Flashy performance by Brit — So much for Britney's pledge to clean up her act. — The newly single pop star continued her hard-partying trampage Sunday night at a Los Angeles burlesque club 40 Deuce, when she jumped onstage between striptease acts. — Britney and some girlfriends gyrated …
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Sienna Miller's Diet Tip for Girls: Drink Vodka! — Hollywood is the best place on earth for role models. Don't believe me? Just look at Britney, Lindsay, and Paris. They've been doling out great advice on fashion, drug awareness, and hygien for quite some time.
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Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
The Boss's Daughter Loves Nick — Nick was showing off his free swag at the Jingle Ball gift lounge last week in NYC. Not only was Nick the most popular performer among his female fans at the show, but the guys were totally into him as well. Bruce Springsteen was thrilled to see Nick …
Just Jared:
Halle Berry's Album Track Listing — Model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry was MIA last night as Halle Berry flew solo, passing through Heathrow airport in London on her way to Copenhagen, Denmark. Nice LV luggage... Halle Berry's Move To Music — Did you know Halle is supposedly releasing a self-titled album ("Halle") on Feb. 6?!
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Associated Press:
Actress enters drug rehab program — LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - Tawny Kitaen, who starred in the 1984 Tom Hanks comedy, "Bachelor Party," has entered a drug rehabilitation program after pleading guilty to possessing 15 grams of cocaine. — The 45-year-old actress will be allowed to change …
Hollywoodtuna:
Victoria Beckham To Play A Fake Breasted Alien In Scientology Film — Victoria Beckham is reportedly set to star in Tom Cruise's new Scientology film. The Spice Girl has apparently been lined up to play an alien bride in The Thetan - based on the bizarre sci-fi cult, which believes in alien life forms.
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
I'll Be Home For Xmas — Today is going to be a very long day for me ... usually when I fly back East I get direct flights, oftentimes overnight ... not so today, I'll be flying pretty much all day long. OY! But, before I get my booty back to Detroit let's get thru a quick post to mark the day.
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People.com:
Ryan Seacrest: Next Idol Will Be 'Extreme' — With less than one month to go before the new season of American Idol kicks off, Ryan Seacrest tells PEOPLE that there will be some eye-openers early on. — "I was just on the phone with Simon, and we were talking about the auditions," Seacrest said at Shore Club's Skybar in Miami.
Nathaniel R / Film Experience Blog:
All Hail The Queen (and other tales of year end prizes) — [There's an animated gif in this post so give it a minute to load -Nathaniel] — Greetings awards watchers. With over a half dozen critical prizes already announced, one thing is still as certain as it ever was: Helen Mirren is going to win Best Actress.
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Michael Fleming / Variety:
Dimension manic for 'Madman' pic — Rodriguez brings comicbook to bigscreen — Dimension Films has made a deal to turn the Michael Allred-created comicbook "Madman" into a live-action film. — George Huang ("Swimming With Sharks") will direct a script he'll pen with Allred.
Wford / A Socialite's Life:
Christina Ricci Promises To Never Wear Fur Again — Prompted by a fan website closure and some hate mail Christina Ricci apologizes for wearing fur in a recent photo shoot. From ContactMusic.com: … Hey while you're doing all this apologizing why not one for your offensive acting in 2002's Miranda?
People.com:
Yogi Bear Creator Joe Barbera Dies — Joe Barbera, who with Bill Hanna created such classic cartoon characters as Yogi Bear, the Flintstones, Scooby-Doo and Tom & Jerry, died Monday at the age of 95, the Associated Press reports. — Barbera died of natural causes at his home with wife Sheila at his side …
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Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Gibson says controversial tirade was 'a gift' — Plus, Courtney Love wants to make peace with Madonna — Despite making anti-Semitic comments earlier this year, director Mel Gibson's new film "Apocalypto" opened at No. 1 in its first weekend in release. — Slide show
Michael K / Dlisted:
Britney Decorates Her Christmas Tree with Bottles of Rat Piss — Access Hollywood got a SUPER ULTRA EXCLUSIVE SUPER EXCLUSIVE peek into Britney Spears' home last night. Brit basically showed us her Christmas tree and hawked her dumb ass fragrances. She said that her favorite gift to give …
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