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5:30 AM ET, February 20, 2007

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Steve Helling / People.com:
Britney Almost Missed Flight Back to L.A.  —  An out-of-breath and disheveled Britney Spears almost lost it when she learned she might miss her flight to Los Angeles on Friday, an eyewitness tells PEOPLE.  —  Carrying two small bags, Spears, 25, ran through Miami International Airport to catch her American Airlines flight.
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Emily Smith / The Sun:
Pop's princess on the edge  —  TORMENTED BRITNEY SPEARS has been driven to the brink amid fears she could lose her kids, it was claimed last night.  —  Sources close to the singer — who bizarrely shaved her head BALD at the weekend — say she is struggling following the breakdown of her marriage to KEVIN FEDERLINE.
Jo Piazza / NY Daily News:
Unkind cut may slash rep & profits  —  Back in 2002, Brit was flying high, making millions as the face of Pepsi.  But Friday's hair-shaving incident may end up costing her a fortune.  —  Friday was the most expensive day of Britney Spears' life.  —  In the work of an evening …
Hollywoodtuna:
Britney Spears Has Flipped Her Wig  —  The strange world of Britney Spears has got even stranger.  Soon after shaving off all her hair, she donned a bizarre blonde, Marilyn Monroe-style wig and large black sunglasses to visit yet another club.  Showing no sign of craving privacy …
Michael K / Dlisted:   That Didn't Take Long  —  I was wondering when the beat down wigs …
TMZ.com:
Anna Nicole Stoned — Stern Sees $$$$  —  A stunning video shows a barely functional Anna Nicole Smith, stammering and stuttering, as Howard K. Stern rhapsodizes about how much money the clip will be worth.  —  The tape, which aired Monday night on Greta Van Susteren's show on FOX News Channel …
Janet Charlton / Janet Charlton's Hollywood:
PARIS HILTON: MENAGE A TROIS  —  Paris Hilton celebrated her birthday in Las Vegas this weekend at Nobu with a group of friends.  The table included her sister Nicky with her boyfriend David Katzenberg, Nicole Richie with Joel Madden, and Paris with TWO dates: Brandon Davis and Stavros Niarchos.
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People.com:   B-DAY BLOWOUT  —  Also in Vegas, Paris Hilton gets …
Hollywoodtuna:   Paris Hilton's Makeup Is Hot
Lauren Burch / A Socialite's Life:   Paris Turns 26 and Celebrates the Night Away
Amy Larocca / New York Magazine:
What Happened to Jeffrey Sebelia?  —  On Project Runway, he was as gifted as he was catty, clawing and shredding his way to victory.  So far, his fashion career hasn't followed the script.  —  Sebelia takes a break from selling his fall collection in a Manhattan showroom during Fashion Week.
Discussion: reality blurred
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J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Angry Punk Rock Guy Who Won Project Runway Is Broke And Designing Clothes For Bratz Movie  —  Remember Jeffrey Sebelia?  The really angry guy with the rat tail who won the last go-round on Project Runway?  Yeah, he's toe up broke and designing the costumes for the live-action Bratz movie …
Discussion: Gawker
Phil / Egotastic!:
Lindsay Lohan Exits Rehab, Enters Bar  —  I'm not an expert on the whole rehab, and alcoholism thing, but I'm pretty sure that avoiding temptation is one of the first things they tell you about.  I can't be sure, but bars and nightclubs probably aren't on the list of approved hang-outs.
Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed:
Melanie Brown - Pregnant And Tired  —  I know you might not believe that the above picture is of Melanie Brown, formerly know as Scary Spice.  But it really is!!  I had to do a double take myself.  Boy she looks spent!  Remember - Mel is on a pregnancy pass.  So let's just wish her a good night sleep and call it a day.
Access Hollywood:
Brit's Locks Not On eBay, But Avail For A Cool Million  —  Want to buy Brit's locks on eBay?  —  Beware!  All of the listings currently up on eBay are fake!  —  Britney Spears buzzed her hair this weekend, but the couple that planned to sell her follicles on eBay for charity had their authentic ad buzzed off.
Discussion: WOW Report and Dlisted
Derek Hail / Celebrity Gossip:
Antonella Barba Exposed On The Internet  —  Antonella Barba, one of the final 12 Girls on American Idol, likes to have her picture taken while she is either A. Taking a Piss or B. Asking a friend to wipe.  Simon Cowell, at Antonella Barba and her friend's audition said, "I bet you girls have a lot of friends."
Monika Bartyzel / Cinematical:
Solid Reviews Are Pouring in for Radcliffe's Bare-Backed Equus  —  We've had some time now to get used to the thought of Daniel Radcliffe, otherwise known as Harry Potter, boy wonder, naked.  For months now, we've been bringing you news of his Equus stint in between his wizard sequels.
Discussion: Staralicious and Daily Mail
PR inside:
LOHAN PARTIES AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM REHAB  —  Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)  —  LATEST: LINDSAY LOHAN wasted no time getting back to her hard-partying lifestyle after a stint in rehab - she was spotted out in Los Angeles the night before her treatment ended.
Discussion: Metadish and NewsToob
POPSUGAR:
Owen and Kate Hiding Out Down Under  —  Kate and Owen are back on but they don't want us to know about it.  Owen flew to Australia to be with Kate for a Valentine's Day surprise and the two have spent most of their time hiding out in their hotel.  Everyone knows the two are back on but it's hard …
Jessica Robertson / Associated Press:
Official Quits Over Anna Nicole Flap  —  NASSAU, Bahamas — Photos of the Bahamas' immigration minister embracing Anna Nicole Smith forced the official to resign amid speculation the Playboy Playmate received special treatment when applying for permanent residency on the island nation.
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Ashlee's Dark Days  —  This is not an Olsen.  This is a Simpson.  In fact, it's Ashlee "Punk Rock" Simpson getting back to her counter culture (chuckle) roots with the all black ensemble and skull and crossbones purse.  She is soooo edgy.  I kid because I love Ash, even though that dress brings …
Lauren Burch / A Socialite's Life:
Charlize Theron Offers to Make Out With Interviewer  —  Charlize Theron left a TV news anchor stunned by offering to "make out" with him in the middle of a tense interview.  I'm thinking she'd leave anyone stunned if she offered to make out with them on the spot.
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Anderson Cooper Inadvertently Outed By Charity Auction  —  Anderson Cooper got sold like a piece of steely gray-haired taut meat in a charity auction.  To a guy.  I'm wondering if this was totally uncomfortable since we're all pretty sure he's in the closet cause he wants to be there …
 
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