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12:30 PM ET, January 26, 2007

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NY Daily News:
Stormin' Norman defends his 'Castle'  —  Norman Mailer turns 84 next week, but when it comes to rumbling with The New York Times, he still has all the spunk of an angry punk.  —  Mailer can't complain about the front-page rave freelance critic Lee Siegel gave his new novel, "The Castle in the Forest …
New York Post:
HOOLIGAN ACT  —  JARED Leto's bizarre behavior continued this week when the actor-turned-rocker stirred things up at Harry O's Tao in Park City.  While Hasidic hip-hop artist Matisyahu was performing, Leto unsuccessfully tried chatting up Michelle Smith (rumored girlfriend of Chris Robinson) …
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Elijah Wood Calls Scuffle With Jared Leto 'Ridiculous'  —  Elijah Wood says he's still scratching his head over an incident in which an angry Jared Leto grabbed him at the MTVU Woodie Awards in New York.  —  Wood tells Jane magazine in its February issue that the confrontation …
A Socialite's Life:
Elijah Wood Speaks Out About Jared Leto Attack  —  Becoming-stranger-by-the-minute Jared Leto grabbed Elijah Woods last year by the throat, calling him a "f** a**hole," all because Woods wasn't a fan of Leto's band, 30 Seconds To Mars.  And Woods is finally talking openly about the odd incident, according to Starpulse News Blog:
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
John Mayer is Bored  —  After months of denying their relationship, Jessica Simpson and John Mayer have been spotted everywhere recently.  According to reports, it isn't because they're in love, it's because they want publicity.  Page Six describes the couples recent visit to Nobu:
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Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed:
Following The John Mayer / Jessica Simpson Romance
Discussion: Celebrity Pictures
Ken Lee / People.com:
Nicole Kidman in Car Accident  —  Nicole Kidman was briefly hospitalized in L.A. early Thursday after a stunt car crashed on the set of her movie The Invasion, police said.  —  She suffered no serious injuries and was released.  —  "A stunt vehicle went off course and struck a light pole …
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Nicole Nicked in On-Set Crash
Discussion: liveleak.com and Barbie Martini
TMZ.com:   Nicole Kidman Taken to Hospital
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - Britney's Back To Work With Sean And Jayden!  —  Here's what you've been waiting to see!  Britney's back to work at a Hollywood studio, choreographing a team of dancers and gettin' into the groove herself.  And being a good working mom, she took her little tykes along …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Kristen Mascia / People.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow to Kids: 'Sorry I'm Not Britney'  —  Paltrow reads to kids in Park City on Jan. 24  —  Gwyneth Paltrow faced an unexpectedly tough audience at the Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday - a room full of children in Saturn's Read Across America tent.
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Gwyneth's Sorry For Not Being Britney  —  Gwyneth took a break from the indie-movie scene at Sundance to read to kids on Wednesday with mom-to-be Keri Russell.  Unfortunately, the kids were hoping for another famous blonde.  As Gwyn was being introduced as a "very special guest," one of the kids called out, "Is it Britney Spears?"
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Victoria Beckham's New Hobby: Blogging  —  Victoria Beckham, who always likes to stay current, has taken up one of the more popular 21st-century pursuits: She's become a blogger.  —  For the past few months, the former Posh Spice has been penning small missives to fans on her Web site, www.dvbstyle.com.
POPSUGAR:
Britney Lands in Burbank  —  We were wondering why all was quiet on the Britney front.  Looks like she made a quick trip home to see her mother in Louisiana.  Britney was seen exiting the plane with her two sons, Jayden and Sean P. Word is they headed directly to a recording studio in Burbank.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Starpulse:
Are George Clooney & Pamela Anderson Dating?  —  George Clooney and Pamela Anderson have become Hollywood's most unlikely couple after the pair was spotted frolicking together on a romantic, fun dinner date.  The Oscar winner booked a private room at Sherman Oaks, California …
Discussion: Holy Candy and celebrity terrorist
POPSUGAR:
Family Night at the Movies for Madonna  —  It was a family affair for Madonna and her loved ones at the London premiere of Arthur and the Invisibles.  Noticeably missing was their latest addition, David, who we'd love to see out and about with the family.  Unfortunately for everyone involved, the adoption saga isn't over yet.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Daily Mail
Michael K / Dlisted:
Sans David  —  Madonna, Guy Richie, Lourdes and Rocco attended the London premiere of Arthur and the Invisibles tonight.  I think they forgot poor little, David Banda at home.  Madge voices one of the characters in the film.  She held on hard to Guy and he didn't even notice.
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Like, A Virgin  —  Woot!  David arrived here in LA last night about 9pm and as soon as we got back to my place we got right down to biznazz ... which, of course, means that we watched TV on the couch until we passed out for the night — ain't love grand?  I'm so glad that he will be here for a few days :)
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Lburch / A Socialite's Life:
Posh is a Blogger
Discussion: Hollyscoop
Sarah Hall / E! Online:
Justin Guarini's Idol Comeback  —  RECOMMENDED (0)  —  At long last, the American Idol experience is panning out for Justin Guarini.  —  The season-one runner-up has joined TV Guide Channel's Idol Tonight, a live preshow dedicated to the minutiae of the talent competition.
Discussion: TV Envy and Barbie Martini
Eric Talmadge / Associated Press:
AP: Michael Jackson returns to the U.S.  —  TOKYO - Michael Jackson is back in the United States after living in Bahrain, France and Ireland.  He emerged with his spokeswoman Friday to confirm to The Associated Press that he is back after more than a year in self-imposed exile following …
Discussion: TMZ.com
PerezHilton.com:
Justin's Sundance Hookup!!!  —  Timberlake and a "special lady friend" sent Park City buzzing on Thursday!!!  —  CLICK HERE for all the details of their romantic rendezvous.  —  [ Keep reading ... ]
Discussion: The Evil Beet and Popdirt.com
cityrag:
Janice Dickinson Slams Mick Jagger  —  The ticket to media attention these days is celebrity name-calling.  Janice Dickinson was on Howard Stern promoting her show, and trashed Mick Jagger!  Here's a bit of her barrage... she said she can "serve drinks on his head, he's a midget …
Derek Hail / Celebrity Gossip:
Rachel Hunter Bikini Pictures and New Mystery Man  —  Rachel Hunter, while in Miami, was photographed wearing one of the ugliest bikinis I have ever seen with a new mystery man.  Sure, he's big, but he isn't the objection of my attention.  I am more focused on the star on the white bikini.
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Ty-Ty Loves Her Body, Thank You Very Much  —  Though Tyra Banks may not have the same supermodel body that she did ten years ago, she feels like she is just as fierce as ever, and challenges anyone who has the audacity to call her, at 161 lbs., fat.  With the success of America's Next Top Model …
Discussion: Felt Up and The Evil Beet
 
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