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10:40 PM ET, February 1, 2007

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Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan Backs Out of Upcoming Movie  —  Lindsay Lohan, who entered rehab last month, has backed out of an upcoming movie, A Woman of No Importance, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  "She doesn't want to just yes everyone and compromise herself anymore," says her publicist, Leslie Sloane.
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TMZ.com:
Lindsay Opts Out of "No Importance"  —  In the wake of harsh criticism that Lindsay Lohan has not been taking her recovery seriously, TMZ has learned that Lindsay has decided not to star in the upcoming "A Woman of No Importance" so she can focus on getting better.
Discussion: PerezHilton.com
Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan Wants Sex and McDonald's  —  Somehow I don't think this whole Rehab thing is going to work out for Lindsay Lohan.  From all of her little field trips to her constant communication with the press, it's pretty obvious she's only in there for publicity.
TMZ.com:
Jacko's Kids Unmasked!  —  Michael Jackson's children are usually hiding behind masks ... but not yesterday.  —  MJ's three kiddos; Prince Michael I (pictured here), Paris and Prince Michael II (aka Blanket), were seen without their usual disguises at Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas yesterday.
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PerezHilton.com:   Are We Sure He Was The Sperm Donor????
Mark Gray / People.com:
Britney Spears Arrives in Vegas - For Work  —  Britney Spears is in Las Vegas again - but this time, it's business, not pleasure.  —  Sources tell PEOPLE the singer, 25, touched down in Sin City late Tuesday night to work on her upcoming album in the recording studio at the Palms Casino Resort.
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TMZ.com:
Miss Nevada Cashes In Like Britney
Discussion: THE RAD REPORT
People.com:
HER INNER GODDESS  —  Beyoncé shows off her impeccable style in a Roberto Cavalli gown at a New York City AmfAR gala on Wednesday.  The singer-actress, who presented an award at the event, will be the belle of the ball at her own soirée next week when she hosts the first-ever PEOPLE sponsored pre-Grammy party.
New York Post:
PRETTY AS PIVEN  —  JEREMY Piven likes to joke about why he's 41 and single.  "I'd love to have a girlfriend - if I weren't gay," he tells Playboy's March issue.  "That's right, I'm gay!  I'm gayer than Liberace in 1972."  As to why he's seen as a round-the-clock party boy, Piven adds …
TMZ.com:
Amanda Bynes Involved in Car Wreck  —  TMZ has learned that actress Amanda Bynes was one of the drivers involved in a multiple car collision in Beverly Hills last night.  —  Police quickly responded to the scene, but no injuries were reported.  The crash brought rush hour traffic …
Eileen Travers / People.com:
Fans Sing to Justin on His 26th Birthday  —  Justin Timberlake's "Future Sex/Love Sounds" concert in Montreal on Wednesday turned into one big 26th birthday bash for the singer - complete with thousands of fans singing and a birthday cake with candles onstage.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Metro.co.uk:
Kate dumps troubled Pete  —  When Kate Moss was pictured snorting cocaine she promised to clean up her act - starting with a temporary split from her junkie boyfriend Pete Doherty.  —  Now after lurid photos appeared of the singer injecting the same Class A drug into his arm, it seems history is repeating itself.
New York Post:
CREATIVE MOVE  —  THIS explains why style maven Tim Gunn has not yet signed on for the new season of "Project Runway" - he's been lining up a new job.  Expect an announcement today from Liz Claiborne Inc. that Gunn, 53, is joining the firm as chief creative officer, The Post's Adam Buckman has learned.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Natalie Portman, Because She's Natalie Portman  —  Natalie Portman is in Prague premiering her new movie, Goya's Ghost.  I know that's not the biggest gossip story around, but it's been a while since we've posted any Natalie Portman, and, well, it is Natalie Portman.  —  And speaking of Prague.
People.com:
Jennifer Hudson Calls American Idol Abusive  —  Jennifer Hudson has won Golden Globe and SAG awards - and is up for an Oscar - for her role in Dreamgirls - despite what she describes as an abusive experience on American Idol.  —  "On American Idol, you go through this mental thing; you've got to get yourself back together.
Ken Lee / People.com:
Pamela Anderson, Kid Rock Divorce Finalized  —  The divorce between Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock has been finalized, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.  —  "It is the mutual desire of the parties to amicably resolve their marital dissolution action," the documents say.
Discussion: Celeb Gossip Junkie
TMZ.com:
Reese and Ryan Reunited ... for Kids  —  Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe made their first public appearance together, exactly three months after their October 30 split — which was first reported by TMZ.  The estranged couple accompanied daughter Ava to her school play in Brentwood, and brought younger son Deacon along as well.
Discussion: FlynetOnline.com
USA Today:
Sweet charity award for Stone  —  NEW YORK — She just received her third Razzie nomination for worst actress, this time for Basic Instinct 2.  —  But Wednesday night, Sharon Stone picked up a decidedly more laudable award for her long-term charity work on behalf of amfAR, which supports AIDS research and prevention.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Michael Lohan's Letter to Lindsay, and Everyone Else  —  Michael Lohan is keeping it classy and functional as usual by communicating with his daughter Lindsay through the mass media.  Here's to airing personal messages totally unnecessarily.  Obviously, his avenues to communicate with Lindsay …
TMZ.com:
Ex-Queen to Tara: You're a Disgrace  —  Not everyone thinks Tara Conner should be getting a second chance - and one ex-Miss USA is slamming Tara for dragging the crown through the drug-and-alcohol-soaked mud.  —  Two former Miss USAs told TMZ back in December that Tara shouldn't be allowed …
Hollywoodtuna:
Victoria Beckham's Skinny Model Ban  —  Victoria Beckham has banned size zero models from promoting her denim fashion label because it creates the wrong image.  The ex-Spice Girl, who has in the past been nicknamed 'Skeletal Spice' on account of her small frame, has instead hired voluptuous …
Discussion: Digital Spy
Hollywoodtuna:
Carmen Electra Sex Tape!!!  —  Psyche!  —  Carmen Electra is the latest celebrity to star in her own sex tape.  But I'm sorry guys - this one is just part of a movie.  The ex-Baywatch pin-up plays a 'porn legend' in new Brit flick I Want Candy.  —  Source
 
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