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8:55 AM ET, January 12, 2007

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TMZ.com:
Justin and Cameron: Officially Ovah!  —  Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz have finally confirmed the rumors of their breakup.  Brace yourselves.  —  The former couple issued a joint statement on Thursday saying, "It has always been our preference not to comment on the status of our relationship …
Discussion: Star, POPSUGAR, Dlisted, popbytes and Holy Candy
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People.com:
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz Break Up  —  After almost four years together, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake have called it quits, the couple said in a statement Thursday.  —  "It has always been our preference not to comment on the status of our relationship, but …
People.com:   JET-SET LOVE  —  After meeting at the 2003 Nickelodeon Kids …
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Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
SCOOOOOORE!  —  So ... the big news of the day is the seemingly surprise announcement that David Beckham has officially signed a new contract to play soccer here in the US for the Major League Soccer team the LA Galaxy.  Honestly, I've been hearing buzz that this was a "done deal" …
Popoholic:
Victoria Beckham Takes Her Breasts To Hollywood  —  David Beckham has signed a deal to play with the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer club (of all places), and you know what that means?  Victoria Beckham's breasts are going to be all over the place!  I know there's a ton of Posh hatters out there, but I'm not one of them.
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Britney Plays Robin Hood to Homeless Man  —  The new year has put Britney Spears in a charitable mood.  —  The 25-year-old pop star had just withdrawn a large amount of cash from an ATM on Wednesday, and was stopped at the L.A. intersection of La Cienega Boulevard and Third Street when a homeless man approached her vehicle.
People.com:
Pix & Vids  —  Check out the red-carpet misses made by Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey and others  —  Get the scoop on Leonardo DiCaprio, America Ferrera and other stars going for Golden Globes!  —  Check out the stars who heated up the red carpet (Charlize!  Keira!)  - plus a few who left us cold last year
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
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Rizzle / Hot Momma Gossip:   Paris & Nicky attending Golden Globes
Associated Press:   Golden Globe gift bags are history
Hollywoodtuna:
Tara Reid Is Not Dolphin Safe  —  Someone call PETA.  Those poor dolphins are probably drunker than a skunk with Tara Reid in the water with them.  I can't even imagine how much boozy run-off is seeping through her skin and polluting the water.  Judging by the stupid look on that dolphin's face, he's two sheets to the wind already.
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Kevin Meade / The Australian:
The magic touch of Hollywood glams up a day of horse-trading
Discussion: Celebritology and Defamer
Spicy Pants / CELEBRITY SMACK!:   Tara Reid Swims with the Dolphins
Kristina Pedersen / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Aniston's fuller figure sets tongues wagging  —  Few would doubt that actress Jennifer Aniston is in need of a boost.  —  But while many heartbroken women would call on the support of friends to bolster their shattered morale, it seems the 37-year-old has taken things rather more literally.
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Derek Hail / Celebrity Gossip:   DID JENNIFER ANISTON GET IMPLANTS?
John Springer / MSNBC:
Madonna defends O'Donnell in Trump flap  —  In her first-ever live TODAY interview, the pop princess discusses new motherhood, her new movie, and sticks up for her friend Rosie  —  On this morning's TODAY, Madonna became the latest celebrity to weigh in on the Donald Trump-Rosie O'Donnell feud.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Madonna: Daughter Lourdes Babysits Son David  —  Madonna has easily adjusted to having a third child, David Banda, whom she adopted in October, she told Meredith Vieira on Thursday's Today show.  —  Part of the reason the latest addition to the family has been so simple: "I can get my older daughter to babysit for me," she said.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and JAM! Showbiz
Star:
CHRISTINA AGUILERA GETS FRAGRANCE  —  Pop tart Christina Aguilera will be one of the newest celebs with her own fragrance.  WWD is reporting that she has inked a fragrance deal with Procter and Gamble.  Details of the deal were not disclosed.  —  "I love trying new things in my music and in fashion.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Eau de Christina
Discussion: wwd.com
Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan Thinks She's on Baywatch  —  I don't know why Lindsay Lohan is running down the street in a bikini.  I mean, for reasons other than that she wants the type of attention that only bouncing breasts in a tiny bikini can get you.  —  Maybe she just heard the news that her liver is f**ked …
Discussion: SeenON! Blog and WOW Report
Entertainment Tonight:
James Brown's Widow Cut Out of Will  —  Neither Tomi Rae Hynie nor her son were mentioned.  —  ET breaks the news that JAMES BROWN's will was read to some of his children in Aiken, South Carolina this afternoon.  —  Brown's widow, TOMI RAE HYNIE, and her son, JAMES BROWN JR., were omitted, according to Hynie's lawyer.
Discussion: Holy Candy, Dlisted and Gone Hollywood
Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
John Mayer Doesn't Want His Family To Know He's With Jessica Simpson  —  John Mayer wants to keep his relationship with Pizza Hut shill Jessica Simpson on the downlow from his family. … Mayers Didn't Know John Was With Jess [In Touch Weekly]  —  (INF)
Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
David Arquette Blames Angelina for Brad and Jenn's Break-up.  Well, Duh.  —  Starpulse reports that Courtney Cox's husband told Howard Stern that Brad and Jennifer would never have broken up if Brad didn't tap that. … More photos from David Arquette's visit to TRL after the jump.
Discussion: Starpulse
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Adoption Community Doesn't Want Angelina As Their Spokeperson  —  The Angelina backlash has begun.  Recently she has opened up a lot and now it's beginning to make some people angry.  She informed us that she was on the pill and she also admitted Shiloh was an accident.
X17 Online:
Britney Buys A New Bit Bit  —  Apparently missing Bit Bit, Britney visited a local pet store yesterday with Sean and manager Larry Rudolf to get a new little puppy! … MORE GREAT PIX INSIDE ...  SEE MORE AFTER THE JUMP »
Discussion: TMZ.com
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Matthew Fox Says He Loves Skinny Dipping  —  Although Matthew Fox is often featured shirtless on his hit show Lost, the actor admits in his off-time he likes to bare a lot more than his abs.  —  The 40-year-old star, who is currently appearing in the big screen flick We Are Marshall …
Discussion: Towleroad
 
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Starpulse:
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Fear For Suri's Safety
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Ileane Rudolph / TV Guide:
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Just Jared:
McSteamy Looks McSharp
Discussion: popbytes
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Kim Kardashian is a Toilet
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Justin Timberlake / hollywoodrag.com:
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TMZ.com:
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Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

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