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1:05 PM ET, May 4, 2007

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Entertainment Tonight:
Hasselhoff Family Crisis Caught on Tape  —  See our exclusive video of an intoxicated David Hasselhoff, taken by his 16-year-old daughter.  —  In what appears to be a cry for help, ET has obtained exclusive video of DAVID HASSELHOFF in Las Vegas — where he is currently starring in The Producers …
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"SuperHeroHype.com:
Liv Tyler is Hulk's Betty Ross!  —  Marvel Studios announced today that Hollywood starlet Liv Tyler will join the cast of the highly-anticipated, new big screen adaptation of The Incredible Hulk.  Tyler has signed on to play Betty Ross, the longtime love interest of Dr. Bruce Banner aka The Hulk.
Discussion: Dlisted, The Evil Beet and The Blemish
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Green light for Tyler as 'Hulk' flame
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Sandy Cohen / Associated Press:
Paris Hilton Faces Possible Jail Time For Allegedly Violating Probation  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) Paris Hilton's life in the fast lane could slow down significantly.  The hotel heiress faces a hearing Friday for allegedly violating the terms of her probation for an alcohol-related reckless driving conviction.
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Joal Ryan / E! Online:
Prosecutors: Send Paris to Jail
New York Post:   PARTY'S OVER  —  PARIS Hilton will be prim and proper today …
Jocelyn / In Case You Didn't Know:
A very strange divorce: Bruce Willis holidays with ex-wife and her lover  —  It is said that two's company, three's a crowd.  That could be particularly true when you're sharing one end of a small boat.But for Bruce Willis, his ex-wife Demi Moore and her young husband Ashton Kutcher, it proved no problem at all.
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New York Post:
PARTY PRIORITY  —  KIRSTEN Dunst celebrated her birthday at West Village nook Beatrice Inn Monday night after bailing on her "Spider-Man 3" screening in Astoria.  "She told everyone she was sick and left right after the red carpet," said a Page Six spy, "but really she went to her birthday party."
People.com:
Inside Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes's Marriage  —  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes share a life together that's shocking - shockingly normal, that is, considering they're one of the world's most famous couples.  —  "When you come over, the first thing [Katie] does is say, 'Are you hungry?
Kelly Clarkson / Contactmusic.com:
CLARKSON SCRAPS NEW ALBUM?  —  Pop star KELLY CLARKSON has reportedly scrapped her new album after label bosses weren't impressed with the record.  The 25-year-old singer suffered a scathing attack from Sony BMG chief Clive Davis after he heard the new tracks, reports British newspaper the Daily Star.
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Ruben / That Other Blog:
Lindsay Lohan Paid A Visit to Britney Spears at the House of Blues on The Sunset Strip  —  Britney leaves House of Blues on Sunset  —  Well....it's obviously clear.....no matter what, Britney Spears will always and forever be able to fill up a House of Blues venue.
Discussion: Dlisted and Don't Judge Me
Ken Lee / People.com:
Brandy Faces a Third Wrongful Death Lawsuit  —  A third wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against R&B singer Brandy stemming from a fatal car accident in Los Angeles last year.  —  Marouane Hdidou, 32, whose wife Awatef Aboudihaj died in the Dec. 30 crash, sought unspecified damages …
Discussion: Hip & Pop
Associated Press:
Ashlee Simpson: 'I'm in a stronger place now' … NEW YORK (AP) — Ashlee Simpson, who made headlines last year when she turned up with a new image and profile, says she's still the same on the inside.  —  "I feel very confident with the way I look," the 22-year-old singer …
Discussion: Bricks and Stones
Andrei Harmsworth / Metro.co.uk:
Spice Girls tempted by £5m deal  —  The Spice Girls look dead-set for a pop revival after the fivesome were offered £5million to reunite for a one-off Christmas gig.  —  Reports say Mel B's visit for David Beckham's birthday party on Wednesday night was tied into a business visit to discuss the idea with the other girls.
Discussion: Celebrity Blog … and Dlisted
Jenny / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Haylie Duff and Kim Kardashian Fight on MySpace  —  Like, oh my gawd, another MySpace war ... this time Haylie Duff vs. good for nothing trust fund slut, Kim Kardashian.  —  From Haylie Duff's MySpace blog: … And here are the screencaps of the messages which led to Haylie publishing …
Discussion: Star Trip
Just Jared:
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Walks Baby Steps  —  Shiloh is walking!!  —  Brad Pitt and baby Shiloh, who turns 1 at the end of the month, enjoy some daddy-daughter bonding in Prague.  —  Shiloh playfully held good dad Brad's sunglasses and took baby steps into a tent made out of a cardboard box.
Discussion: Pittwatch.com
Michael K / Dlisted:
The Messiah Stands!!!!!!  —  OMG!!!!!  BREAKING NEWS!!!!  STOP YOUR POOPING!!!!  Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt is standing up!!!!  She is just on step closer to saving the World!  —  Anyway, here's Bradley and Shiloh spending some quality time in Prague.  I read some newspaper that proclaimed …
FemaleFirst:
Angelina Jolie: 'Pitt Completed Me'.  —  Angelina Jolie: 'Pitt Completed Me'.  —  Finding love with BRAD PITT completed ANGELINA JOLIE's life, the actress claims.  —  Jolie insists she was happy as a single mother - but has only really appreciated the joys of family life since she has had the actor to share them with.
TMZ.com:
Baldwin Will Be a No-Show  —  TMZ has learned Alec Baldwin will not attend today's court hearing in which a judge will decide if Baldwin should win back the right to have contact with his daughter.  —  Baldwin's right to interact with Ireland was suspended after the judge heard …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Felicity Huffman Calls Lindsay Lohan 'Brilliant'  —  Felicity Huffman thinks her costar Lindsay Lohan's performance in Georgia Rule is so strong that the public will forget that the young star got chewed out for acting up during production.  —  "Once people see the movie," …
 
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Morning Beer  —  Drew Barrymore said that while filming …
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Discussion: Jossip and People.com
Hollywood Rag:
Joe Francis Can't Afford Black Girls
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

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The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

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