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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.
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Sue Manning / Associated Press:
Cartoon pioneer Joe Barbera mourned — LOS ANGELES - Joe Barbera and Bill Hanna were hired within a month of each other in 1937 by the MGM cartoon factory. They soon hit on the idea of a cat named Tom and a mouse named Jerry. — "When we started, people said, `Cat and mouse?
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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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Martinis, Persistence …
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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Britney is Still Stripping — Britney was just at 40 Deuce Thursday night where she supposedly stripped down to her bra while partying, and now she's at it again. She was back to the same club Sunday night and back to stripping. Brit even jumped on stage to show off her bra, but the manager stepped in to kick her off stage.
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.
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Just Jared:
Milo Ventimiglia Goes Shirtless — Milo Ventimiglia is starring as Rocky Balboa Jr. in Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa, so he's featured as Flaunt Magazine's "Flaunt Boy." The 29-year-old Italian-American raised in Orange County, Calif. is best known for playing Jess Mariano in Gilmore Girls …
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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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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.
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
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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Saiko Jungle
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
What Happened to Josh Hartnett? — The film might be called Children of Men, but the NY screening was more focused on the men themselves. Clive Owen looked dashing as always, and Josh Lucas we've loved ever since he stole Reese's heart in Sweet Alabama. But Josh Hartnett who is used …
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?
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.
Flynet Pictures / FlynetOnline.com:
Tori's Trial Run With Dog in Stroller — To say Tori Spelling was weird would be an understatement. She grew up in a mansion with 400 rooms. She has had more plastic surgery than every episode of Nip/Tuck combined. She had a yard sale where she sold such precious heirlooms as autographed pics …
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The Superficial
Associated Press:
Fatone wants to appear on ABC dance show — NEW YORK - 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 that he's ready …
FemaleFirst:
Minogue Flies Home To Confront Martinez. — Minogue Flies Home To Confront Martinez. — KYLIE MINOGUE has abruptly left Australia to rush back to Paris, France, amid claims boyfriend OLIVIER MARTINEZ has been unfaithful. — The SPINNING AROUND star had planned to spend …
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A Socialite's Life
Starpulse:
Sharon Stone & Christian Slater Are Dating — Sharon Stone and Christian Slater have confirmed rumors they're dating and now plan to spend Christmas together. The starry couple, who co-star in new movie Bobby, sparked romance rumors when they attended a string of events together, but refused to confirm their relationship.
Hollywood Rag:
Aaron Carter is Young and Stupid — Aaron Carter has found love again, just months after splitting from his — The 19-year-old singer celebrated his birthday at Hollywood's Shag nightclub — on Friday (12.15.06) with his twin sister Angel and new girlfriend, — 18-year-old singer Kaci Brown.
TMZ.com:
Hey Lindsay, Watch the Road! — Lindsay Lohan pulled a bonehead automotive move last night on her way to Hyde. — While in the middle of Hollywood traffic with cars whizzing by, Lohan dangerously ducked her head behind the steering wheel of her black Mercedes to avoid being seen by the paparazzi …
