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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.
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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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.
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People.com:
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner's Daughter Baptized — For a couple as low-key as Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, it was fitting that their daughter's baptism was a down-home affair. — Little Violet Affleck, who turned 1 on Dec. 1, was baptized on Christmas Eve at Christ Church United Methodist …
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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 …
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Britney Spears Gets Dumped by Another Publicist — If you're wondering why Britney Spears' public image has been spiraling out of control for the past few months, (well its actually been years, but who's counting) you can blame her publicist, or publicists, or lack thereof, actually.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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.
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 …
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A Socialite's Life
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 …
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Renée's Culture Clash — Celebs really pride themselves on being politically correct and culturally aware. Renée Zellweger had done her share of global work around the world so that is why she was a little embarrassed when she realized she over stepped cultural boundaries.
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Keith Urban is Never Sober — Amanda Wyatt, a 23 year old model, says she had an ongoing sexual relationship with country music star, and Mr. Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban from 2004 until a month before he and Kidman were married. She also claims that Urban was constantly using drugs …
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:
New York Post:
MIAMI RULES EVE — WHILE the panty-challenged dirty D-list - Britney Spears, Pam Anderson, Kid Rock and Nicole Richie - is partying in Las Vegas over New Year's, the A-list will be living it up in Miami. Jared Leto plays host at the Raleigh. Scott Sartiano, Richie Akiva and Amy Sacco …
