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5:30 PM ET, January 2, 2007

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People.com:
Rep: No Thai Wedding for Kate Moss, Pete Doherty  —  Despite reports, Kate Moss and Pete Doherty did not marry in a Buddhist ceremony in Thailand, according to her publicist.  —  "Contrary to various entirely false media reports today, there has not been any kind of marriage ceremony in Thailand.
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Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Kate and Pete Fake Married?  —  Happy New Year.  Kate Moss and Pete Doherty might have been too high to realize that a Buddhist ceremony in Thailand isn't legally recognized in England.  Or Kate might have been sober enough to realize that letting a junkie have access to her millions of pounds isn't too bright so she tricked him.
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
The Things We Do For Lurve  —  Dang ... and yet another New Year's Eve has come and gone ... we're into our second day of 2007 and things are starting to go back to normal.  I know that many people are back to work already today ... so let's get back on track and get down to it.
Discussion: People.com and Glitterati
People.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Benji Madden, Sophie Monk Engaged  —  Good Charlotte's Benji Madden and Australian actress Sophie Monk are engaged, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  "Benji proposed to Sophie in Australia on Christmas Eve with a Neil Lane diamond ring," says Monk's publicist, Kacey Spies.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey's $40 Million Girls' School Opens  —  Oprah Winfrey's $40 million girls' school in South Africa opened its doors on Tuesday to 152 students handpicked by the media mogul.  —  The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Henly-on-Klip fulfills a promise she made six years ago …
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Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Oprah Opens A School  —  Oprah continues to spread goodwill around the world with her latest effort, a $40 million girls' school in South Africa.  The school opened today with 152 students that were handpicked by Oprah herself.  The school is called The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy …
Discussion: Associated Press and TV Squad
Las Vegas Review-Journal:
NORM: Hard knocks at Hard Rock door  —  A Hard Rock Hotel VIP guest who was awakened at 6 a.m. Sunday by someone attempting to kick down his door has a different version than the hotel's account.  —  "Hollywood" Dave Stann, a pro blackjack player, disputes the Hard Rock's story that Kid Rock tried to smash the door.
Discussion: Popdirt.com
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Sky News:   BRITNEY: TIRED OR DRUNK?
Cynthia R. Fagen / New York Post:
'BOOZY' BRITNEY FAINTS
Just Jared:
Matt Damon in Drag!  —  Well, we might as well throw out the other crazy scene Matt Damon had to do for The Good Shepherd.  Matt plays full-on drag, taking part in a student musical revue during his character's schooling at Yale University.  Good to know that Matt looks like one ugly lady.
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Andy / Towleroad:   In the Mud with Matt Damon
Just Jared:   Matt Damon Goes Naked!
Phil / Egotastic!:
Jessica Alba Bikini Pics: Nipples, Nude, and a Football  —  Well, the New Year bikini pictures continue to roll in, and once again we're graced with some great Jessica Alba bikini pictures.  I'm sure there's some gossip around here somewhere, but frankly, it'll just have to wait.
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Hollywoodtuna:   Finally, New Jessica Alba Bikini Ass Pics
Zen Pap / FlynetOnline.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Aniston and 'Friends' Ring In Nuevo Año in Cabo  —  David Arquette tries to hide Jennifer as they come out but our snapper was too quick for him...Gotcha Jen...nice dress...  David walked Courteney to the car and Court gave us a smile but Dark-ette was his usual shy, grumpy self...
Discussion: Dlisted and celebrity terrorist
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People.com:
Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo Ring in New Year  —  The main attraction at the MTV's live New Year's Eve party in Times Square may have been the dropping of the ball, but for Nick Lachey and TRL host Vanessa Minnillo, the main focus seemed to be each other.  —  Just before midnight, the two …
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Star:
JESSICA AND JOHN RING IN THE NEW YEAR!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Sydney Morning Herald:
No such thing as a free lunch?  Like, whatever  —  Paris scene ... Sloanes cafe.  —  Bellinda Kontominas and Dylan Welch  —  SHE is one of the world's richest women, but that didn't stop Paris Hilton skipping out on a $9.80 bill at a Sydney cafe yesterday.
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Paris Hilton is Cheaper than Cheap, also Dumber than Dumb
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Popdirt.com
Lburch / A Socialite's Life:
Brandon Davis Lets It All Hang Out  —  We apologize for posting the offending photos (hopefully you've fully digested your lunch), but it's kind of like watching a train wreck - you just have to look.
Kay West / People.com:
Couples Watch  —  Faith & Tim, Jessica & Cash, plus more of the latest scoop on star romance  —  • Faith Hill and husband Tim McGraw, gearing up for a family vacation at Nashville's Neptune Diving & Ski shop along with their three daughters, Gracie, 9, Maggie, 8 and Audrey, 5.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
People.com:
Will Ferrell, Wife Have a Boy  —  Will Ferrell and his wife, Viveca Paulson, celebrated the New Year early - with the birth of their second son on Saturday, the actor's publicist has announced.  —  Mattias Ferrell was born just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 30, Matt Labov tells the Associated Press.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Renee Zellweger Tells Us Marrying Kenny Chesney Was a Mistake.  Again.  —  God, she must be really embarrassed about this because she keeps bringing it up. … I doubt Kenny's looking on it too fondly either what with you acting like you were briefly married to Sloth from the Goonies.
TMZ.com:
Anna Nicole Paternity Test — Deadline Set  —  The judge in the Anna Nicole Smith baby dispute has ordered Smith to complete all DNA testing no later than January 23rd.  —  Larry Birkhead, Smith's ex-boyfriend who claims to be Dannielynn's father, went to court last fall to ask …
Discussion: Dlisted
Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Eva Not Down With Strippers  —  In Touch Weekly informs us that Eva Longoria has banned anything wearing pasties from her fiance Tony Parker's bachelor party.
Sky News:
NICOLE CAUGHT SNOGGING  —  We've waited patiently for Nicole Richie and Joel Madden to confirm the rumours they're dating.  —  But still they remain silent.  —  Perhaps the reason for their quietness is the fact they've been otherwise engaged.  —  In a big smooch, that is.
Discussion: Bricks and Stones
TMZ.com:
Joe to Jess: You Bettah Work!  —  Pimp Daddy Joe Simpson is pissed that his paycheck, er, daughter Jessica, turned down a paying gig to party with John Mayer instead!  —  A source tells TMZ the family tiff started when Vegas' PURE nightclub contacted Joe to have Jess host a New Year's Eve party …
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Nicole and Joel Go Public on NYE  —  We were wondering if Nicole was going to make it to Vegas to watch her new man DJ.  She not only made the trip but she made it clear these two are together.  She sure loves DJs.  Although Joel is more known for his band and his ex, Hilary …
 
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Ryan Gets No Love From Christina on NYE
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TMZ.com:
Sin City Kicks Brit's Ass
 

 
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