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10:20 AM ET, March 20, 2007

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Dan Whitcomb / Reuters:
Murder trial begins for Phil Spector  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jury selection began on Monday in the murder trial of pioneering rock producer Phil Spector, who came to court in Los Angeles sporting a new blond, Beatles-style shag and smiling broadly as he made his way past photographers.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life and Metadish
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Linda Deutsch / Associated Press:
Spector jury selection begins in L.A.  —  LOS ANGELES - Jury selection began Monday in the murder trial of legendary music producer Phil Spector, four years after an actress who starred in a cult movie was shot to death in the foyer of his castle-like home.  —  Jurors will be asked …
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SeriouslyOMGWTF / Seriously? OMG! WTF?:   Love or hate Phil Spector's new look?
People.com:
Shanna Moakler Back With Travis Barker  —  Shanna Moakler has reunited with her rocker husband Travis Barker, she tells PEOPLE exclusively, but denies rumors she's pregnant.  —  "While I hope one day to have more children with Travis, I am not pregnant," says the former Dancing with the Stars contestant.
Alex Veiga / Associated Press:
Miss USA pageant gears up for new queen  —  LOS ANGELES - The Miss USA pageant gears up to name a new queen this week in a live televised competition that organizers say will spotlight how reigning titleholder Tara Conner nearly lost her crown and ended up in rehab.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Gone Hollywood
The Superficial:
Lindsay Lohan forgets to button her shirt  —  Lindsay Lohan was spotted leaving her New York hotel without a bra on and forgetting to button her shirt.  And by forget I mean the opposite of forget.  She's completely run out of ideas to stay in the public eye.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Lindsay Lohan is the Epitome of Class
Discussion: Gone Hollywood and Celebrity Blog
New York Post:
City Shuts Famed French Cafe  —  THE Health Department has shuttered famed French eatery Brasserie LCB on West 55th Street after owner Jean-Jacques Rachou got into a profanity-laced spat with inspectors - and pals of the legendary French chef say he's being unfairly victimized.
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
People.com:
Tori Spelling Says Being a Mom 'Rocks!'  —  First-time mom Tori Spelling welcomed son Liam last week, and she and husband Dean McDermott have been loving every minute of new-parenthood, she says.  —  "We are finally out of the hospital and spent our first day at home with little Liam," Spelling, 33, writes on her MySpace.com blog.
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Mayrav / Us Weekly:
Harry Potter And The Quitting Co-Star?  —  Warner Bros. is putting a hex on anyone who spreads the rumor that actress Emma Watson does not want to return to her role as Hermione in the last two Harry Potter movies.  —  "We're extremely confident that Emma will be back for films six and seven …
Discussion: Fatback and Collards
TMZ.com:
J-Hud — And I'm Telling You, I'm No Diva!  —  Jennifer Hudson is firing back at recent media sniping that says she's a flake and an ingrate.  —  In an exclusive interview, she tells Jawn Murray of "The Tom Joyner Morning Show" that she's been "hurt" by the backlash since her Oscar triumph …
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J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:   Jennifer Hudson Refutes "Diva" Label
Maureen Harrington / People.com:
Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed Get His-and-Her Facelifts  —  Tweed and Simmons, before their surgery  —  Never ones to follow the crowd, the "happily unmarried" Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed nevertheless have joined a growing trend - of couples who get plastic surgery together.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Naomi Campbell Wears Stilettos to Community Service  —  Even on her way to mop floors, Naomi Campbell was runway-ready.  —  The supermodel, sporting black stilettos, a short fitted coat and a newsboy cap (and with work boots slung over her shoulder), began her five days of community service …
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Starpulse:
Nothing But Tea For Victoria Beckham on Los Angeles To London Flight  —  Former Spice Girls star Victoria Beckham stunned fellow first class passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to London last month when she refused all offers of food and would only drink peppermint tea.
Star:
Paris Finds Love — With Ashlee's Ex!  —  Dressed in a green sexy mini dress, Paris Hilton celebrated St. Patrick's Day on March 17, with actor Josh Henderson by her side!  —  "They couldn't take their eyes off of each other", a source tells Star.  "Paris looked completely smitten with Josh.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
New York Post:
KIRSTEN'S NEXT  —  KIRSTEN Dunst has kicked Drew Barrymore's ex, Fabrizio Moretti, to the curb.  The blond pixie is now dating Razorlight frontman Johnny Borell, whom she met at a Razorlight show three weeks ago.  They showed up at Blender House at the South by Southwest music festival …
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip
TMZ.com:
"Talented" Ray J Offered Four-Pic Porno Deal  —  Kim Kardashian wasn't the only person who enjoyed Ray J's X-rated stylings.  —  TMZ has learned that Brandy's little bro has been offered a four-picture deal by the adult entertainment company releasing the upcoming Ray J / K-Dash messterpiece …
Shaheem Reid / MTV:
T.I. Taking On T.I.P. With Help From Eminem, Justin Timberlake  —  Lil Wayne, Akon, R. Kelly, Timbaland also working on rapper's dual-personality LP.  —  When T.I. releases his T.I. vs T.I.P. album — now slated for July — it won't just be a one-on-one face off of Clifford Harris' two musical personas.
popbytes:
VANESSA WILLIAMS GET HER STAR ON THE BLVD!  —  hey hey!  here are some pictures i personally snapped this morning of the always lovely vanessa williams who received her star (#2,331) on the hollywood blvd's walk of fame!  a bunch of her ugly betty co-stars were on hand including rebecca romijn …
Discussion: WOW Report
cityrag:
Beyonce Crazy In Love With Houston  —  Beyonce Knowles returned home last week and put on a power-packed, in-your-face show at the Houston Rodeo.  Beyonce is a truly great performer, and proves it as she throws down "Crazy in Love" for her hometown crowd with amazing energy and butt shaking madness - watch it here!
Discussion: Hot Momma Gossip
POPSUGAR:
Paris and Nicole Heading to Fat Camp?!  —  Nicole Richie was spotted at Mr Chow showing off her blonder more Paris-like look the other night.  She's been busy filming The Simple Life 5 with her BFF and we had hoped the rumor that the girls would be working at a camp for overweight kids was untrue, but no such luck.
 
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