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10:05 AM ET, January 30, 2007

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TMZ.com:
CHP: Brandy Should Be Prosecuted for Fatal Crash  —  UPDATE: TMZ has obtained photos of the horrifying aftermath of Brandy's car crash.  —  The California Highway Patrol has recommended that singer-actress Brandy be prosecuted for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:   Brandy Screwed  —  The California Highway Patrol is recommending …
Associated Press:
Brandy may be charged in vehicle death
Michael K / Dlisted:
Naked With a Horse!  —  Harry Potter aka Daniel Radcliffe will soon begin his role in the London production of Equus.  Harry will play a boy who has issues with horses and likes blinds them or something.  No, horse/boy sex does not occur.  Harry does have to get all naked though.  He also needs a tan.
Discussion: The Blemish
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Michelle Collins / Best Week Ever:
GUESS WHO?:  Hottie Boombalottie Edition  —  Can you guess who this totally ripped, barrel-chested young stallion is?  Answer after the jump.  It's Daniel Radcliffe, i.e. Harry Potter, in publicity still for his upcoming role in Equus on the London stage.  At least they spared us his nimbus.
Discussion: Metadish
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez Defends Scientology  —  Though not a practitioner herself, Jennifer Lopez spoke up on behalf of Scientology - and revealed that her father, David Lopez, is a follower - during a weekend interview with a Miami TV station.  —  "My dad has been a Scientologist for 20 years," Lopez, 37, told South Florida's NBC6.
Discussion: Barbie Martini
MSNBC.com:
J. Lo defends TomKat and Scientology  —  Plus: At least Britney's boyfriend believes in buying underwear  —  Jennifer Lopez has jumped to the defense of TomKat's wedding — and their sometimes controversial religion.  —  "[The wedding] was a great celebration of their love," J. Lo told a Florida TV station.
Discussion: TMZ.com and celebrity terrorist
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Victoria Beckham is Too Cheap  —  Although she and her husband are best friends with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, friends say Victoria Beckham has no intentions of becoming a Scientologist.  Victoria recently told a friend, "There's no way I'd spend any money on that nonsense."  Her friend elaborates:
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The Superficial:
Victoria Beckham is frugal
Discussion: NY Daily News
Eater LA:
BREAKING: Top Chef Finale Spoiled AGAIN  —  See, we don't feel so guilty about spoiling all the fun for "Top Chef" fans last week.  Everyone can blame Food & Wine.  A reader just tipped us off that between 3pm and 3:15pm EST a "Top Chef 2" article was posted on the F&W website but was quickly taken down.
popbytes:
HAYLIE DUFF VS JESSICA SIMPSON  —  hey kids!  so i came across these pics of haylie duff & jessica simpson side-by-side in the latest issue of US magazine and i stopped for a second and i was all oh my gosh haylie looks better than jessica! i've never been a fan of the duff sisters and i've ragged …
The Sun:
Pete and Kate in rehab together  —  KATE MOSS and junkie lover PETE DOHERTY went to a drug rehab unit together yesterday to battle their demons side by side.  —  The supermodel and the shambolic rocker checked secretly into the discreet Capio Nightingale Hospital just half a mile from her home in North West London.
cityrag:
Paula Abdul: Happy Nutcase or Sad Clown?  —  Just when we thought Paula Abdul's videos couldn't get any more bizarre, X17online has a new one featuring Paula refusing to talk while holding her dog in front of her face.  Oh Paula, sidekick dogs are so 2005, it's all about sidekick babies these days.
NY Daily News:
The GOP's Mr. Right?  Not Rudy, say insiders  —  Rudolph Giuliani may have a tough time getting support from his own party should he announce that he's running for President, a high-level Republican says.  —  "He's the antithesis of the core values which the party stands for," claims the source.
Star:
JESS TO BE JOHN MAYER'S GRAMMY DATE!  —  How can Jessica Simpson, 26, and John Mayer, 29, possibly top their recent and very public, week-long lovefest in Florida (where John was touring)?  Easy, says a source: She'll accompany Mayer to the Grammy Awards.  The event will take place on February 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Spicy / CELEBRITY SMACK!:
80's Pop Singer Debbie Gibson  —  Debbie does Nikki Beach's tenth anniversary in Miami.  —  Spicy  —  HQCB  —  Subscribe to Celebrity Smack
Associated Press:
Model Niki Taylor claims slander in suit  —  LOS ANGELES - Niki Taylor filed a federal slander lawsuit against E! Entertainment for alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress with its profile of the model in the new series "Blvd. of Broken Dreams."
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and TV Squad
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Eva and Tony Eat, How Compelling  —  Even though Eva's Desperate Housewives didn't take home an award last night, she and fiance Tony Parker looked pretty precious on the red carpet.  They're finally growing on me as a couple, probably because Eva stopped insisting that the world cares which of them is dominant in the bedroom.
TMZ.com:
Cox to Unload Monster Mansion  —  TMZ has learned that Courtney Cox and David Arquette are selling their sprawling Malibu mansion for a whopping $33.5 million!  According to Malibu real estate sources, they paid around $10.5 million.  "Dirt" cheap!  —  The "world class architectural estate" …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Lohan Breaks Wonderland  —  Lindsay Lohan's extraordinary privileges at Wonderland have now driven disgruntled residents out of the rehab facility.  —  TMZ spoke with a recent ex-resident of the Wonderland house where Lohan has been, er ... staying, and said that making an early exit …
 
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Abby / Yeeeah!:
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hollywoodrag.com:
Billy Bob Thornton Never Cheated on Angelina Jolie
Jocelyn / In Case You Didn't Know:
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Derek Hail / Celebrity Gossip:
Nikki Ziering Bikini Pictures
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Roger Friedman / Fox News:
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J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Hilary Duff Gets Her Swerve on
Discussion: The Superficial and POPSUGAR
Just Jared:
Gwen Stefani Winds Up Spankin' New Music
A Socialite's Life:
Paulal Abdul Named "Woman of the Year" By Nevada Ballet Theater
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Phil / Egotastic!:
Ivanka Trump's Breasts are Trying to Escape
Just Jared:
Katharine McPhee Kicks It Into High Gear
Jesus Martinez / Drunken Stepfather:
I am - Brooke Hogan is Tall of the Day
Phil / Egotastic!:
Screen Actors Guild Awards Mega Picture Post
 

 
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court allows a claim by The Intercept that DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline but throws out its claims against Microsoft

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

 
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