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3:40 PM ET, January 8, 2007

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NY Daily News:
Brit's Eve leave nets her zero  —  Will Britney Spears ' New Year's Eve meltdown cost her $400,000?  —  Sources say Pure nightclub in Las Vegas wants to nix her almost half-million dollar appearance fee, after she violated the contract.  "Britney failed to spend the agreed amount of time in the club …
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
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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 …
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 …
Observer:
21st-century boy  —  He's an icon-in-waiting whose hotly anticipated second album is set to become a zeitgeist-defining record in 2007.  Here, Kele Okereke, Bloc Party's frontman, talks to Craig McLean about being the son of Nigerian immigrants, his confused sexuality and what it's like to be a poster boy for the young and disaffected
Discussion: Queerty
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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' …
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!
Discussion: Dlisted
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 …
USA Today:
Palm Springs Film Festival kicks off awards season  —  PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — One might think Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett would be wary of deserts after the tragic circumstances that befall their married characters in the Golden Globe-nominated Babel.  But both actors braved the sands once again …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and A Socialite's Life
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Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Discussion: Towleroad
A Socialite's Life:
House of Dereon Takes On The Nets Dancers  —  Tina Knowles (otherwise known as the vessel which held "Destiny's Child" in her womb during its gestation—AKA Beyonce's mom) recently acquired the gig of dressing the New Jersey Nets Dancers.  It's no big surprise, really, because B's boyfriend …
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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.
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 …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Kate Moss Topless in Thailand  —  Well, it's not like we haven't seen Kate Moss topless before, or evan a Kate Moss nipple slip but that doesn't mean the sight isn't welcome.  But these Kate Moss topless pictures are different.  Trust me.  —  This time Kate Moss is topless in Thailand.
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Abby / Yeeeah!:   Pete Doherty Sent Home
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.
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Sienna's Over Older Men  —  Sienna has gotten a bad rap lately, what with calling Pittsburgh Sh*ttsburgh and reportedly throwing a tantrum when she wasn't allowed in a night club.  But with Factory Girl coming out it seems like 2007 is a brand new chance for Sienna to turn her rep around.
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 …
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Croc Hunter's Daughter Ready for Close-up  —  Bindi Irwin, the 8-year-old daughter of late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, has gone showbiz.  —  According to Reuters, Bindi, who will star in the 26-part Bindi, the Jungle Girl series on Discovery Kids network this year …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Just Jared:
The Smith Family Charity Lunch  —  Will Smith met Prince's Trust beneficiary, fashion designer Chandrika Thomas, at a charity lunch in aid of The Prince's Trust prior to the UK premiere this evening of The Pursuit of Happyness at the Dorchester Hotel earlier today in London, England.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
TMZ.com:
Brit's Party Crash to Cost Her $400K?  —  Britney Spears' New Year's Eve exit might've cost her a cool $400,000.  —  The lurching pop princess, according to Ben Widdicombe, won't be getting her six-figure appearance fee from Pure nightclub in Las Vegas because she "failed to spend the agreed amount of time" …
Discussion: pop on the pop
 
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The Sun:
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Spicy Pants / CELEBRITY SMACK!:
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Josh Hartnett's Sloppy Bar Bathroom BJ
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Just Jared:
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TMZ.com:
Kate Hudson's Estranged Hubby Ordered to Scram!
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New York Post:
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New York Post:
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The Post Chronicle:
Paper Elvis Presley Cup Sells For $200
Starpulse:
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NY Daily News:
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Daily Mail:
Angelina Jolie attacks Madonna for 'illegal adoption' of baby David
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