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7:30 AM ET, February 27, 2007

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TMZ.com:
Bobby Brown — Too Broke to Get Out of Jail?  —  TMZ has learned that Bobby Brown is still sitting behind bars at Norfolk County House of Corrections in Massachusetts because, "He can't afford to pay his debt."  —  In an exclusive conversation with Brown's attorney, Phaedra Parks …
Associated Press:
Singer Bobby Brown arrested in Mass. for failing to appear …
Discussion: The Evil Beet
Sandra Marquez / People.com:
Rep: James Blunt Avoiding Paparazzi During Accident  —  James Blunt's rep tells PEOPLE the pop singer was trying to steer his car through a crowd of paparazzi outside a pre-Oscar party at the time police say a man's foot was run over.  —  Blunt, however, doesn't concede hitting the man, the rep said Monday.
Discussion: anythinghollywood.com
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J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
James Blunt Ran Over Someone  —  That's not beautiful.  James Blunt ran over the foot of an autograph seeker after an Oscar party the other night.  Ouch.  Maybe it was one of those guys who just want it to sell on EBay and isn't a real fan and James has had it.
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
Blunt and Petra Run Down Fan  —  British singer James Blunt and palm-gripping tsunami-survivor supermodel girlfriend Petra Nemcova ran over the leg of an autograph seeker on Friday night in Los Angeles according to witnesses.  There's a keepsake from a star encounter!
Bill Hutchinson / NY Daily News:
The snorting life for Brit  —  Britney Spears abused cocaine and prescription drugs and nearly had a fatal overdose of pure ecstasy, her first husband claims in an interview.  —  Childhood pal Jason Alexander, who was married to Spears for 55 hours in 2004, claims he's breaking his silence …
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Britney Spears Gets More Insane  —  Promises Clinic staffers found Britney's "death list" after stripping Spears when they suspected she smuggled cocaine into the facility.  The list included Kevin Federline and several members of the paparazzi.  A source said: … .
Discussion: The Evil Beet
Sean Hamilton Showbiz / SundayMirror.co.uk:
SHE WAS OUT COLD ON DRUGS. …
cityrag:
John Travolta's Oscar Rug  —  John Travolta broke out an elaborate hair piece for the Academy Awards last night.  Hey John - the Papillions called, they want their look back...  Previously:  —  John Travolta's Cock-Pit  —  Paula Abdul's 1990 Oscar Nipples  —  Bonus: a hilarious pic of John & Kelly... Red Carpet Beauties
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Gilmore / Pretty On The Outside:   Red Carpet beauties
Lauren Burch / A Socialite's Life:
The Academy Awards Red Carpet: The Men
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Larry Birkhead — Meet Dannielynn  —  TMZ has learned Larry Birkhead has met the infant he believes is his daughter.  —  As we first reported, Birkhead and Howard K. Stern have been in settlement negotiations for several days.  Birkhead's lawyer, Debra Opri, told TMZ paternity and custody of the little girl are not negotiable.
Daily Mail:
Posh in £10million deal for her own TV show  —  Victoria Beckham has signed a £10million deal with American TV network NBC to host her own tongue-in-cheek reality show.  —  The news broke as Victoria attended Sir Elton John's Oscars party at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and celebrity terrorist
FemaleFirst:
Naomi's PA show  —  Supermodel Naomi Campbell is to star in an MTV reality show which shows her searching for a new PA.  —  The supermodel is determined to rid of herself of her temperamental persona with personal assistants.  —  A source said: "Naomi is famous for her spats with staff …
Amy Elisa Keith / People.com:
Rapper Ludacris Loses His Father  —  Wayne Bridges, the father of rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, died on Sunday at age 52 - just two weeks after his son dedicated a Grammy victory to him.  —  "We are overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of love, condolences and support from family members …
Mary-Kate Olsen / New York Times:
Brand Loyalty  —  I have a large, red quilted Chanel bag that I borrowed from my sister Ashley.  I wore it to an event and never gave it back.  Luckily, she's moved on to another bag, so I'm safe for now.  I'm not quite sure how many bags I have, but let's just say I have a few.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
CRITICS SPLIT OVER ELLEN'S OSCARS PERFORMANCE  —  In her first stint as Oscar host, Ellen DeGeneres drew mixed reactions from critics, ranging from equivocal thumbs up to disappointed thumbs down - though most of the real complaints were aimed at the ceremony's seat-challenging, four-hour length.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Natalie Portman is Pretty  —  I really can't think of anything to write other than Natalie Portman is pretty.  I think she's melted my brain.  Or what little part of my brain was left.  —  I know it's not a groundbreaking statement, but it is nevertheless true.  You know what else is true?
TMZ.com:
Shiloh Upstages Brad and Angie  —  The ever-elusive Shiloh Jolie-Pitt made a rare public appearance with her parents — for a stroll around the block.  —  Superstar do-gooders Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie showed off their beautiful daughters, Shiloh and Zahara, during a walk through New Orleans' French Quarter on Friday afternoon.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Georgina Dickinson / News of the World:
THE unlikely hot star nominated for Best Actor at this year's Oscars has a tangled secret life away from Hollywood's glitz.  —  Married Forest Whitaker —stunning as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in The Last King Of Scotland—has a 16-year-old son, Ocean, from an on-off affair.
 
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon's new competition TV show, debuting October 30, will have entrepreneurs pitch judges, including Amazon execs; finalists' product will be sold on Amazon

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