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6:40 AM ET, December 20, 2006

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The Superficial:
Miss USA cries like a little baby  —  I posted earlier that Miss USA Tara Conner is keeping her crown and checking into rehab, but now I have to do it again because the awesome Cristal sent in pictures of her crying during the press conference.  And if you have any doubt as to how fake those tears are …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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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.
People.com:
Eminem's Divorce Finalized - Again  —  Eminem (left); Kimberly Mathers.  —  Eminem and Kimberley Mathers are divorced - again, according to the Detroit Free Press.  —  The couple, who have been married to each other twice, reached an out-of-court settlement during a hearing at Macomb County Circuit Court on Tuesday.
Discussion: PLATFORM|LAUNCH
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.
Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Joey Fatone Needs to Dance  —  The hottest guy in N*Sync wants to be on Dancing with the Stars.  That's right, I said the hottest guy in N*Sync. … Joey Fatone Wants To Dance [USA Today]  —  (Image source)
RELATED:
Associated Press:   Fatone wants to appear on ABC dance show
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 …
X17 Online:
Paris Hilton: Before & After  —  I have a friend who says he can't see out of his left eye when he drinks — ya think that might be part of the reason behind Paris' wonky eye?  Here are some pix of Paris from Saturday, before she partied at Teddy's and after - notice the lazy eye …
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 …
Discussion: Barbie Martini and The PEN15 Club
Star:
LARA FLYNN BOYLE GETS HITCHED!  —  Jack Nicholson, you lost your big chance.  Lara Flynn Boyle is off the market!  The bony beauty got hitched to Donald Ray Thomas on Sunday Dec. 17 in a small ceremony in San Antonio, Texas.  —  "She said she was ecstatic," says a source.
Discussion: FishBowlLA and celebrity nation
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.
Discussion: The Skinny Website and PR inside
Contactmusic.com:
STONE AND SLATER HOOK-UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS  —  SHARON STONE and CHRISTIAN SLATER have confirmed rumours they're dating and now plan to spend Christmas (06) together.  The starry couple, who co-star in new movie BOBBY, sparked romance rumours when they attended a string of events together, but refused to confirm their relationship.
X17 Online:
Who's That "Bar"fly?  —  If Leonardo DiCaprio really doesn't want his picture taken, he might consider dating slightly less heart-stoppingly beautiful women - I mean, you can pull your cap over your face all you want, but a chick like Bar Rafaeli's going to draw attention!
popbytes:
NELLY FURTADO GOES FOR GOLD!  —  good morning boys & girls!  so i'm gearing up to compile my top ten albums of the year post very soon and of course ms. nelly furtado and her incredible third album loose which was largely produced brilliantly by the mega-talented timbaland will definitely nab …
TMZ.com:
Duff Drops Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker  —  Former couple Hilary Duff and Joel Madden have decided to drop their temporary restraining orders against one of two of their alleged stalkers.  —  TMZ obtained documents filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court by the star duo's lawyers …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and celebwarship.com
cityrag:
Larry King Loves Xmas  —  We had to laugh when TMZ ran the photo on the left of Larry King looking disgruntled over Santa, because Larry made the same face last year, on the right.  Larry "The Grinch" King loves the holidays!  —  Larry King Loves People
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?!
Discussion: Saiko Jungle
Jenny / WIREGIRL:
Avril Lavigne says your going to love her new album  —  Avril Lavigne has promised fans they are going to love her "fun" new album.  —  The Canadian singer has revealed the title of the LP will be 'The Best Dam Thing' and will be released in April, preceded by the single 'Girlfriend' which is due out in February.
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.
Discussion: USA Today
 
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