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5:20 PM ET, February 15, 2007

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Reuters:
Hollywood making Milli Vanilli movie  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disgraced pop duo Milli Vanilli will soon get a movie made about their less-than-spectacular career, following in the cinematic steps of such icons as Ray Charles and Johnny Cash.  —  Hollywood trade paper Daily Variety reported …
Discussion: Tabloid Whore and Junkiness
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Michael Fleming / Variety:
Universal sets up Milli Vanilli film  —  Nathanson to write, direct biopic  —  Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to make a film about Milli Vanilli, the duo that rose to the top of the pop charts and fell just as quickly when they were exposed as frauds.  —  Jeff Nathanson will write the script and direct the film.
New York Post:
VANESSA TO EXIT  —  VANESSA Minnillo is ankling from MTV's "TRL" show, a source tells Page Six.  The former flame of Derek Jeter and current squeeze of Nick Lachey will not renew her contract, which expires in April, we're told.  "MTV wants her out," said another insider.
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A Socialite's Life:   Vanessa Minnillo Caught In Copy Room Making Tons Of Copies Of Her Resume
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Keri Russell Marries in New York  —  Former Felicity star Keri Russell married her longtime boyfriend, Shane Deary, in an intimate Valentine's Day ceremony on Wednesday, her rep tells PEOPLE.  —  Only a few close friends were in attendance for the wedding, which took place in New York during a snowstorm.
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Fox Sports:
Tim Hardaway: I wouldn't play with a gay man
Discussion: Rod 2.0:Beta and Queerty
Phil / Egotastic!:
Jessica Simpson is Crazy Hot in Allure  —  I don't care if it's the makeup, the lighting, or the Photoshop, Jessica Simpson looks crazy hot in the new issue of Allure magazine.  You might even say she looks alluring.  You might also say that's a terrible joke, bu I don't care because you're probably not even reading this.
Discussion: Gone Hollywood
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Liv Tyler: 'I've Been on a Diet my Whole Life'  —  Liv Tyler says she spent years worrying about her weight - until she became a mom.  —  "I've been a model and actress since I was 14, so I've been on a diet my whole life," the actress, 29, says in the March issue of Glamour.
CBS News:
Kenny Chesney: I'm Not Gay  —  Talks About His Brief Marriage To Renee Zellweger, And The Rumors That Followed  —  (CBS) In his first comments about his annulment from Renee Zellweger, Kenny Chesney explains why the word "fraud" was checked on the separation document and denies the gay rumors it fueled.
Discussion: Gawker, Queerty and celebrity terrorist
Associated Press:
Frenzy in Vienna as Paris arrives for ball  —  Addressing reporters, Hilton says she loves classical music, plans Africa trip  —  VIENNA, Austria - Hundreds of shrieking, frenzied fans welcomed Paris Hilton as she made an appearance at a Vienna mall Thursday to sign autographs.
Discussion: The Blemish and The Gossip Fix
Kimberly Nordyke / Reuters:
Poison's Michaels looking for "Love" on VH1  —  LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Bret Michaels, the frontman of '80s pop-metal band Poison, will be looking for love in a new VH1 series from the producers of the network's hit "Flavor of Love."  —  The cable network is set to debut …
New York Post:
TURN TO HORROR  —  JIM Carrey isn't a $20 million-a-movie man anymore.  "I don't want to pick scripts just to keep me in the status-phere.  You have to take the plunge to expose your true self," the rubber-faced funnyman tells Time.  After several comedy duds, Carrey has turned to horror with …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Kim Mathers: Eminem Nearly Drove Me to Suicide  —  Eminem has long made his ex-wife, Kim Mathers, a target in his lyrics - and Mathers says the abuse pushed her to try and take her own life.  —  Mathers, 32, tells Dr. Keith Ablow in an episode of his talk show airing Friday that the final straw came …
Liz Smith / Baltimore Sun:
Mariah Carey flies economy class, but she does it on her own terms  —  ONE OF my favorites has done it again!  Outsmarted the people who are supposed to be "in charge."  —  The very funny Mariah Carey, who signs her notes to me "The Diva Next Door," is down in Tennessee …
CBS News:
America Ferrera Not Engaged, Rep Says  —  Reports Say "Ugly Betty" Star Is Set To Wed Longtime Boyfriend  —  (CBS) Despite Internet reports to the contrary, a spokesperson for "Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera say that the actress is not engaged.  —  The Golden Globe winning actress …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and Hollyscoop
X17 Online:
The Baby Becks Have Landed!  —  For the first time since the announcement of the Beckhams' relocation to Los Angeles (and the Galaxy), their children have finally arrived in the City of Angels!  And what better Southland monument to introduce little Brooklyn and Romeo to on their first day in LA than The Grove!
POPSUGAR:
Americans Dominate Int'l Categories at Brit Awards  —  The Grammys may have come and gone, but last night celebrated the UK version, … It sounds like Justin may have had a few before shooting his acceptance speech, too!  Justin's Award Case must be getting pretty full these days …
Discussion: BUZZSUGAR
popbytes:
RING THE ALARM!  IS BRANGELINA IN DANGER?!?  —  good evening!  this week's STAR magazine moves on from pouncing on a grieving angelina jolie to worrying about her safety while living down in new orleans but let's not forget that louisiana city is just one of their many global residences …
Discussion: Celebrity gossip
Monique Jessen / People.com:
Naomi Campbell Says She's 'Okay' with Herself  —  Naomi Campbell, who recently pleaded guilty to charges of misdemeanor assault for attacking her former housekeeper, tells PEOPLE: "I take responsibility for anything I do."  —  Campbell, 36, speaking backstage at the Julien Macdonald fashion show in London …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
NY Daily News:
For more Imelda vids, click on ShoeTube  —  Imelda Marcos isn't selling her shoes on e-Bay (at least not as far as we know) but she is doing a little self-promoting on YouTube.  —  When you're as famous as Brad and Angelina, it's too bad Mardi Gras comes but once a year.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, TMZ.com and Celebritology
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
"The Universe Has A Way Of Course-Correcting"  —  After my hellacious day yesterday I was ready to just drop dead when I finally arrived but David and I managed to have a nice romantic pizza dinner last night.  I had worked up some material to use in yesterday's post (which was going to be themed Things I ) …
Discussion: Associated Press, VH1 and Digit
 
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