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5:50 PM ET, December 26, 2006

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Associated Press:
Brown's widow fights for access to home  —  BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - James Brown's widow said Monday she was denied access to the home she shared with the singer and their 5-year-old son, claiming the gate was padlocked at the request of Brown's lawyer and accountant.
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Harry R. Weber / Associated Press:
Brown's partner denied access to home  —  ATLANTA - James Brown's lawyer said Tuesday that the late singer and his partner were not legally married and that she was locked out of his South Carolina home for estate legal reasons.  —  "It's not a reflection on her as an individual," lawyer Buddy Dallas told The Associated Press.
FemaleFirst:
James Brown Dies  —  The Godfather of soul has left the stage  —  James Brown, the self-styled "Godfather of Soul", famous for his wild stage performances and frenetic rhythms that have moulded generations of musicians, died yesterday after being diagnosed with severe pneumonia.  Brown was 73.
TMZ.com:
Brown's Widow Barred from Home
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:   Music Legend James Brown Dies at 73
Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Dean McDermott Proposes to Tori Spelling - Again  —  Something about Christmas puts Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling in the mood for matrimony.  McDermott first proposed on Christmas Eve in 2005 (he and Spelling wed in Fiji in May) and this Dec. 25, he popped the question again.
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Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Tori Spelling Engaged Again!  —  But wait - aren't they already married?  Yes, but apparently romantic Dean wanted to propose to his pregnant wife on the anniversary of their first engagement.  How sweet is that.  Sounds like this couple is really happy or else they just needed more material for their upcoming reality show.
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Brad & Angelina Spend Christmas with Refugees  —  Jolie and Pitt with a refugee family in Colombia on Dec. 25  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have spent their year helping others, and they didn't take a break on Christmas Day.  The couple spent Monday handing out gifts to refugee children in the Costa Rican capital San Jose.
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Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
I'm Boss-y  —  Welp, it's the Day after Xmas so pretty much 99.9% of the human population is out at the stores today waiting in very long lines to return the things that loved ones gave them as Xmas gifts yesterday.  You gotta love Xmas.  Before we get to the day's goss …
Just Jared:
How the Beckhams Spent Christmas  —  David and Victoria Beckham were spotted leaving Claridges Hotel in Mayfair, London, UK on Christmas Eve with their three boys — Brooklyn, 7, Romeo, 4, and Cruz (pictured above), 22 months.  One onlooker said, "They both looked gorgeous.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Rick Egusquiza / National Enquirer:
KATHY GRIFFIN 'GAY BASHES' PATRICIA HEATON  —  "I used to think Patricia Heaton was funny, but now I'm just grossed out by her!"  —  Those are the biting words of comic Kathy Griffin, who's been blasting the former "Everybody Loves Raymond" star in her new sold-out comedy tour.
Associated Press:
Daughter of Garner, Affleck baptized  —  CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's 1-year-old daughter, Violet, has been baptized at Christ Church United Methodist, where the actress' parents are members.  Pastor Randy Flanagan said members of the congregation weren't star-struck …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Lburch / A Socialite's Life:
Did You Spend Your Christmas in Aspen?  —  If you aren't a celebrity, then you probably didn't.  Everyone from Mariah Carey to Heidi Klum and Seal to Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith enjoyed the slopes and wintery wonderland of Aspen.  The drawback of celebrities enjoying the snowy scenery in Aspen - bad fashion choices.
Hollywoodtuna:
Skinny Jessica Alba Shoots Off Her Big Fat Mouth  —  Los Angeles (eCanadaNow) - Proving once again that Hollywood is concerned about the body image of young women everywhere, one skinny actress (Alba) wants to be skinnier, at least that is what is being reported by In Touch magazine.  She says:
Associated Press:
Carson Daly: No rivalry with Seacrest over Clark … LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Carson Daly has dismissed the idea that he and Ryan Seacrest are in a rivalry to replace New Year's Eve icon Dick Clark, who suffered a stroke two years ago.  —  "Dick Clark is a huge inspiration …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Michael K / Dlisted:
He Cheated on Nicole Kidman with This?!  —  Some piece of trash model is claiming that Keith Urban cheated on Nicole Kidman with her days leading up to their wedding.  Amanda Wyatt, 23, said that the two boinked many times while Keith was dating Nicole.
Discussion: pop on the pop and The Bosh
TMZ.com:
A Whale of a Bear  —  Last week, we gave you taut-tummied, bouncy-bosomed, bethonged and dethroned beauty queens in all their titillating glory.  Today, we give you ... a beached Greasy Bear.  —  Oily heir Brandon Davis took to the sands of Maui on Christmas Eve, flopping down on a beach chair with a constant stream of cigarettes.
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Vince Vaughn is Fred Clause  —  Vince is finally back in LA after spending months overseas shooting Fred Clause with Paul Giamatti.  The movie will not be out until next holiday season but they are already starting to put out a teaser trailer.  It's from the same producers who did the Wedding Crashers so expect big laughs.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Arnold Schwarzenegger to Go Under Knife After Ski Mishap  —  California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will require crutches, screws to secure his thighbone and several weeks of recovery after he undergoes surgery scheduled for Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, according to his doctor.
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Associated Press:
Schwarzenegger to have surgery on leg
Discussion: The Superficial
USA Today:
Irwin doll unveiled  —  Add Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin to the pantheon of adventure heroes immortalized as action figures.  —  In honor of the late Irwin's dedication to nature conservation and education and his love of animals, Wild Republic, the nature brand of K&M International …
Bill Hutchinson / NY Daily News:
Lucky Vegas may hit the Jacko-pot  —  The Las Vegas strip is adding a new glitzy icon - Michael Jackson.  —  The King of Pop is leaving his self-imposed exile overseas and heading for Sin City, claims Vegas dealmaker Jack Wishna.  —  Wishna told the Las Vegas Review-Journal …
Discussion: The Superficial
A Socialite's Life:
Ewan McGregor Is Over Angry Fans  —  The Scottish actor is getting sick and tired of getting heckled by obnoxious fans.  The Mirror reports: … EWAN: I'M FED UP OF HATE FANS [The Mirror]  —  (Image source)
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
 
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WHY KNOT  —  THE on-again, off-again wedding rumors …
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From Mediagazer:

Frank Connelly / Bloomberg:
Vivendi says one of its small investors seeks to delay Vivendi's spinoff of Canal+, Havas, and Louis Hachette Group; shareholders were due to vote December 9

Daniel Kaplan / Awful Announcing:
The US DOJ and 17 state attorneys general file briefs for Fubo and against Venu Sports, which is trying to get an injunction lifted that blocked Venu's launch

Associated Press:
A US federal judge dismisses a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by Ray Epps, who said Fox aired conspiracy theories about his January 6 riot involvement

 
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