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Sanjaya's Mom — Popped for Growing Piles of Pot — Maybe that's why Sanjaya's always got that goofy grin on his face! Turns out that Sanjy's mom, Jillian Blith, used to be a pot-growing potentate — and that his sister Shyamali was no stranger to the art of toking herself.
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Sanjaya's Moms Had An Herbal Refreshment Stand — The National Enquirer has a piece on how Sanjaya Malakar's mother was once busted for dealing the devil weed. Hot. … More photos of Sanjaya and he's perfectly highlighted locks after the jump.
People.com:
Alec Baldwin Apologizes on The View — In an appearance on The View taped Wednesday, Alec Baldwin offered an emotional apology for his angry voicemail to his 11-year-old daughter, PEOPLE has learned. — "Obviously calling your child a pig or anything else is improper and inappropriate …
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Baldwin Rivets Audience on "View" — TMZ has confirmed Alec Baldwin pre-taped "The View" today for a Friday airing, and it was an emotional scene. — Someone present recounts that Baldwin "was very heartfelt, apologetic and emotional." We're told the audience applauded multiple times …
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Britney Spears to Pen a Tell All? — Britney Spears is hurt and angry- and now that she's out of rehab, she's planning a tell-all book about all the people "who did me wrong," according to Star Magazine. — Sources claim that Brit is determined to dish every last bit of dirt …
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Rapper Eve Busted for DUI After Maserati Mash-Up — TMZ has learned that rapperista-actress Eve was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she crashed her gold Maserati on Hollywood Boulevard. — Eve (real name: Eve Jeffers) was driving in Hollywood around 2:45 am …
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Rosie O'Donnell is Forced to Leave The View — Claiming that she and ABC were unable to come to terms on a new deal (she reportedly wanted $40 million, ABC reportedly wanted her to go), Rosie O'Donnell announced today that she would not be back on The View next season.
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MTV's Vanessa Minnillo to Leave TRL — MTV host Vanessa Minnillo is leaving Total Request Live, she tells PEOPLE - and for her, it's a graduation of sorts. — "I had my four years there like high school or college," Minnillo, 26, said Tuesday at a benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Celebrity Baby Pictures — A fresh round-up of super cute celebrity baby photos from People. How many of famous babies can you identify?... Who's That Beautiful Baby? — Pictures of Tom Cruise Growing Up — Brad Pitt's Handsome High School Pic — Justin Timberlake and Juia Roberts below!...
Mayrav / Us Weekly:
Us @ Night: Nicole Parties and Plays Pap — Hardly any paparazzi bothered the celebs at LA club Winston's on April 23—good thing Nicole Richie was there. The Simple Life star took up the simple job of snapping photos of pal Lindsay Lohan (the friends arrived together in a black Suburban).
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Exclusive: Fox Cancels Drive — Drive has been impounded. — Multiple sources confirm that Fox has axed the Tim Minear creation after less than three weeks on the air. I'll go out on a limb and say the show's crappy ratings were to blame. House encores will take over its Monday/8 pm time slot.
Art / NYLON MAGAZINE:
Lindsay Lohan thoroughly embraces her own notoriety. And she's nothing if not frank. How refreshing! — Sprawled across a moss-green couch, tucked into the corner of a conspicuously small bedroom at the Mercer Hotel in New York, Lindsay Lohan, her long, blonde hair falling in her freckled face …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Jessica Alba is Feeling the Love — I don't know exactly what the hell is going on with the Revlon commercial that Jessica Alba is shootng, but the last time we saw her on set, we got a glimpse of Jessica Alba's ass, and now it looks like Jessica is getting double, and even triple-teamed.
Lucretia Munro / Daily Mail:
Kate Beckinsale likens anorexics to 'crack whores' — As a former anorexic, Kate Beckinsale knows how easy it can be to succumb to the eating disorder - and how hard it is to fight. — But the British actress was accused of insensitivity when she likened anorexic girls to "crack whores" …
TMZ.com:
Joe Francis Charged in Sex Case — TMZ has learned that "Girls Gone Wild" mogul Joe Francis has just been charged with one count of misdemeanor sexual battery. The charge was filed by the L.A. City Attorney. — L.A. City Attorney spokesperson Frank Mateljan tells TMZ that Francis …
Associated Press:
India May Arrest Richard Gere Over Kiss — An Indian court issued arrest warrants for Hollywood actor Richard Gere and Bollywood star Shilpa Shelty on Thursday for kissing at a public function, media reports said. — Judge Dinesh Gupta issued the warrants in the northwestern city of Jaipur …
The Superficial:
Ali Larter makes funny faces — Ali Larter (the blonde chick from Heroes) was spotted in LA yesterday ordering a drink form some place called Great Earth Vitamins. And judging by her expression it was mmm mmm good. What the hell did she order? Period blood? At least I know what she didn't order: a sexy dreamboat.
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Fatback / Fatback and Collards:
Joe Simpson may be Britney's new manager — Jessica Simpson's creepy dad, Joe Simpson, may be taking over as Britney Spears' new manager - if new rumors are correct. Apparently, he thinks that he can give a much needed boost to Britney's flagging career. Or maybe he just wants to watch her take a bath.