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5:15 PM ET, January 8, 2007

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Zen Pap / FlynetOnline.com:
Orlando Bloom Rides The Big One  —  My what a Big Board you have Orlando...  Gotta make sure the hair looks good- you never know if the paparazzi are around!  —  Ahhhh...when you gotta go...  Help I'm being attacked by my board!!  —  Ugh...hate getting water up my nose!
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Lburch / A Socialite's Life:
Orlando Bloom Enjoys Nature  —  First, he takes it upon himself to water the rocks.  Find out what else he gave to nature after the jump.  —  (Flynet)
Michael K / Dlisted:   Sand Booger  —  There's nothing worse than a sand booger …
Daily Mail:
Nicole fuels pregnancy rumours by splashing out on baby gear  —  Nicole Kidman has added fuel to the rumours she is pregnant with husband Keith Urban's child by splashing out more than £350 on baby gear.  —  The actress told her assistant to call boutique Petit Tresor in Los Angeles …
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Harvey / A Socialite's Life:   Nicole Kidman Buys Baby Clothes
MSNBC.com:
Keep your hands off Anna Nicole's assets  —  Plus: Mariah Carey reveals why her nights are so steamy  —  Anna Nicole Smith has learned a little about money management from her lengthy dispute over her late husband's fortune.  —  MSNBC  —  Anna Nicole Smith wants to make sure no one gets their hands on her assets.
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Popsugar / Insanely addictive:   Anna Nicole Looking for Another Dummy
New York Post:
TRIMMING FAT  —  WHITNEY Houston once told Newsweek that Rosie O'Donnell was a "fat bitch," but the magazine pulled the insult, fearing it would upset the Grammy-winning diva's devotees.  In her new book, "Off the Record," veteran Newsweek correspondent Allison Samuels says she got …
A Socialite's Life:
Mel B Is Scared Spice  —  Angered Eddie Murphy fans have been making Mel B's life pretty uncomfortable these days—uncomfortable enough to warrant 24-hour protection from the Beverly Hills police department.  Apparently, a group of them have set up camp outside of her home in Los Angeles …
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The Sun:
Mel B calls Beverly Hills cops  —  What a Mel-ee ... Spice Girl Melanie Brown abused by Eddie Murphy's fans  —  PREGNANT MEL B is under 24-hour protection from real-life Beverly Hills cops - after being tormented by obsessive EDDIE MURPHY fans.  —  The former SPICE GIRL …
Discussion: Rhymes With Snitch
Andy / Towleroad:
BLOC PARTY FRONTMAN KELE OKEREKE STEPS OUT OF THE CLOSET  —  In a revealing interview with Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke, the Guardian notes that two tracks on the band's upcoming release, A Weekend in the City, seem to explore an interest in gay issues ("Two songs, 'I Still Remember' and 'Kreuzberg' …
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Observer:
21st-century boy  —  He's an icon-in-waiting whose hotly …
Discussion: Queerty
Phil / Egotastic!:
Mariah Carey: Drunk, Stoned or Stupid?  You Pick  —  There is something definitely wrong with Mariah Carey.  This hidden camera video of Mariah in Aspen, taken by a Brazilian fan, shows the singer chatting with some people while holding a glass of Champagne.
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Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Mariah Carey Stays Moist
Discussion: The Post Chronicle
New York Post:
FIX WAS IN  —  BEYONCÉ's mom may have gotten a recommen dation from her boy friend, Jay-Z, in landing her latest venture.  The hip-hop mogul is one of the owners of the Brook lyn-bound New Jersey Nets.  Deréon, the junior apparel collection from House of Deréon …
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A Socialite's Life:   House of Dereon Takes On The Nets Dancers
A Socialite's Life:
Kelly Clarkson Punks it Up  —  In yet another attempt to appear "edgy," Kelly Clarkson paired up with punk pioneer Mike Watt for her latest album.  Watt, the bassist and founder of legendary punk bands The Minutemen and fIREHOSE, claimed he never heard of Clarkson before he showed up at the studio to record …
Discussion: MSNBC
NY Daily News:
Screech scandal looks to be a lengthy affair  —  The fig leaves are falling off unlikely sex-tape star Dustin (Screech) Diamond.  —  Ever since we broke the news that the former "Saved by the Bell" nerd had a video romp with two women, Diamond has claimed he was shocked — shocked! — that the tape had found its way to the Internet.
Hollywoodtuna:
Scarlett Johansson: The Diva?  —  The Lost In Translation star teamed up with Timberlake for his new music video WHAT GOES AROUND... COMES AROUND, but the event has been dogged by speculation the actress behaved like a diva throughout.  Johansson was said to have thrown a strop when she wasn't allowed …
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Would You Like To See Jessica and Cash Get Married?  —  Jessica and Cash were more adorable than ever while vacationing in South Beach for New Year's.  There are even rumors the two might have gotten engaged during their vacation.  The couple is back on the west coast doing their usual routine at the dog park.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Donald Trump Sued for Age Discrimination  —  Rosie O'Donnell isn't the only one with a bone to pick with Donald Trump: Now a New Hampshire man is suing the mogul for age discrimination.  —  Joseph Hewett, a technology manager, says he didn't make it onto The Apprentice as a contestant because …
TMZ.com:
Kate Hudson's Estranged Hubby Ordered to Scram!  —  We hope Chris Robinson enjoyed living on the A-list while he had the chance.  —  Kate Hudson's soon-to-be-ex got a serious reality check this weekend when he became the latest semi-star to get denied from Hyde.
Just Jared:
David Beckham: Chia Pet Edition  —  You can now take David Beckham home!  In the form of a... Chia Pet!  Er, Chia Head.  Order here!  —  Becks also topped the best dressed man in the world list according to UK Glamour Magazine.  Wife Victoria also made #2 on the best dressed list for women...
Just Jared:
Zahara Jolie Pitt's Birthday Bash  —  Zahara Jolie-Pitt turns the big 2 today!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ZAHARA!  —  More pictures from Saturday of cast members from the film Babel, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Rinko Kikuch, and Adriana Barrazai backstage after receiving the ensemble performance award …
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Do You Love New York?  —  Tonight at 9pm is the premiere of Vh1's "I Love New York."
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USA Today:
Palm Springs Film Festival kicks off awards season
Claire Atkinson / AdAge:
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TMZ.com:
Brit's Party Crash to Cost Her $400K?
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Sam Tobin / Reuters:
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Jeremy Barr / Washington Post:
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