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8:30 AM ET, February 16, 2007

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Roger Friedman / Fox News:
SCIENTOLOGISTS TO BE?  JENNIFER LOPEZ AND MARC ANTHONY ARE LOSING THEIR RELIGION  —  J-Lo and Marc Anthony Are Losing Their Religion  —  Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, despite denials and protests, are more than ever into Scientology.  —  My sources tell me that as recently as December …
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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Jhwang / Us Weekly:
Keri Russell Weds!  —  Former Felicty star Keri Russell tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Shane Dreary Wednesday night in New York City, her rep confirms exclusively to Usmagazine.com.  —  "It was amongst her close friends on a cold snowy Valentine's night," says the rep.
Discussion: Celebritology
Associated Press:   Actress Keri Russell marries in New York
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Charlize Theron Might Be Anna Nicole Smith  —  With Anna Nicole Smith's body not even in the ground yet, Hollywood is already planning a film biopic about her life.  Their choice to play the ex-stripper from Texas with five possible baby daddies?  Flat-chested South African Charlize Theron.
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Starpulse:
Could Charlize Theron Play Anna Nicole Smith In Biopic?  —  Charlize Theron has been tipped to play Anna Nicole Smith in a film about her life.  The actress is movie bosses' first choice to star as the Playboy Playmate who married an 89-year-old oil billionaire and died aged just 39 last week.
TMZ.com:
Hairdresser: Anna Popped Pills to Kill Stomach Pain  —  Anna Nicole Smith's former hairdresser claims that his former client had a history of intense stomach pain that caused her to "black out," and would often pop pills to reduce the agony.  —  In an exclusive conversation with TMZ …
Hollywoodtuna:
2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Party Pictures  —  Ana Beatriz Barros  —  Veronica Varekova  —  Bar Refaeli  —  Here's the sexy girls from the 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue celebrating at the release party.  Imagine it - Ana Beatriz Barros, Veronica Varekova, Bar Refaeli …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Popoholic:   Yesica Toscanini From The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Ryan Phillippe Says His Daughter Helps Him Cope  —  Calling this "the most personally devastating time in [my] life," Ryan Philippe says his daughter Ava is helping him get through the breakup of his marriage to Reese Witherspoon.  —  "Going through something like this, as difficult as it is …
Discussion: Platform|Launch
People.com:
Justin Timberlake to Brits: 'Stop Drinking!'  —  Justin Timberlake was named best international male solo artist at the Brit awards (the UK's version of the Grammys) on Wednesday, and used the opportunity to jokingly warn the audience about the perils of drinking.
Discussion: Platform|Launch and Agent Bedhead
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POPSUGAR:
Americans Dominate Int'l Categories at Brit Awards
Discussion: BUZZSUGAR
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: Glitterati and I'm Not Obsessed
The Superficial:
Paris Hilton gets trash thrown at her  —  Paris Hilton is currently in Austria to attend the prestigious Vienna Opera Ball, but when she appeared at the Vienna mall today to sign autographs she had to be pulled away by security guards because the crowd started throwing trash at her.
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 this new old 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 and notorious news
TMZ.com:
Stylist to Jamie Foxx: You Take My Money!  —  Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is being sued by a fashion stylist for allegedly stiffing her on her salary.  —  In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, celebrity fashion stylist Stacy Young claims Foxx and Foxxhole Records failed …
Discussion: Platform|Launch and Bossip
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
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Madonna Says She Wants to Be Like Gandhi  —  Madonna has in the past styled herself after Marilyn Monroe and Eva Perón, but they're not the ones she hopes to emulate.  —  "I want to be like Gandhi and Martin Luther King and John Lennon - but I want to stay alive," …
PerezHilton.com:
Still A Mouseketeer At Heart  —  Christina Aguilera and her husband, Jordy, spent Valentine's Day at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.  Britney Spears spent the day [with her two kids] passed out in a pool of her own vomit.
hollywoodrag.com:
Nicole Richie Has a Comb Over  —  Nicole Richie and her boyfriend Joel Madden at LaScala restaurant the day before Valentine's.  —  Her extensions can't cover up her falling hair.  —  Next entry: Gossip Links and Junk Previous entry: Still Not Mischa Barton's Worst  —  Who wears "bang" extensions?
Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Britney's former assistant spills the beans  —  Plus: Betting on the paternity of Anna Nicole Smith's baby  —  Britney Spears' former long-time assistant is speaking out, and she's not happy with the way her ex-boss has been behaving.  —  Felicia Culotta — who worked for Spears …
Discussion: USA Today and Defamer
playbill.com:
Will Fantasia Join Broadway's Color Purple?  —  Broadway has welcomed several "American Idol" finalists — including Constantine Maroulis and Diana DeGarmo — but it has yet to boast an "American Idol" winner.  That may change this spring should Fantasia Barrino join the New York cast of The Color Purple.
Discussion: Voxefx and crunk and disorderly
Gawker:
NBC's 'Today Show' Snickers Over Gays, Butts  —  Here's an example of how an offhand remark can quickly escalate into something awkward—or worse.  On this morning's "Today Show," Meredith Vieira and the kids were talking about Tim Hardaway, the former NBA player who isn't super fond of the gays.
 
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Spicy / CELEBRITY SMACK!:
Joe Rogan & Carlos Mencia: Bitchfight!
Discussion: TV Squad and LAist
PerezHilton.com:
How Do We Say This Delicately???  —  Fall Out Boy grace the cover …
Associated Press:
Bahamas police enter Smith mansion
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - Reese's Valentine REVEALED!
A Socialite's Life:
Vanessa Minnillo Caught In Copy Room Making Tons Of Copies Of Her Resume
X17 Online:
Pieces of Ashlee...Are Missing!
Reuters:
Hollywood making Milli Vanilli movie
Discussion: Tabloid Whore and Junkiness
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Kiera Knightly gets Naked in Silk
popbytes:
RING THE ALARM! IS BRANGELINA IN DANGER?!?
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
"The Universe Has A Way Of Course-Correcting"
Discussion: Associated Press, VH1 and Digit
Monique Jessen / People.com:
Naomi Campbell Says She's 'Okay' with Herself
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
New York Post:
TURN TO HORROR  —  JIM Carrey isn't a $20 million-a-movie man anymore.
CBS News:
Kenny Chesney: I'm Not Gay
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

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

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

 
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