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4:45 PM ET, May 18, 2007

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People.com:
Jessica Simpson & John Mayer Split - For Now  —  Jessica Simpson and John Mayer have ended their romance - but perhaps not for good, a source close to Simpson tells PEOPLE.  —  "They have broken up," says the source.  "But they have broken up and gotten back together at least ten times before."
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PerezHilton.com:
John & Jessica Call It Quits: PerezHilton.com World Exclusive!  —  Fugs 'n' Jugs are over!  —  Multiple sources confirm exclusively to PerezHilton.com that John Mayer and Jessica Simpson have ended their relationship.  —  And John's fans are probably rejoicing!  —  The split happened very recently.
New York Post:
'SMILE' FROWNS ON JESSICA  —  THE question on everyone's mind at the Operation Smile benefit the other night was: Where is Jessica Simpson?  The chesty singer has been a huge supporter of the cause for 10 years but stopped after her well-publi cized trip to Africa for the charity last year, and her split from hubby Nick Lachey.
TMZ.com:
The Public Affair Is Over  —  It appears that the epic romance of Jessica Simpson and John Mayer has run its course.  Please ... contain your surprise.  —  As first reported by Perez Hilton, Jess and John have indeed split.  TMZ cameras caught a solo Mayer at NYC hotspot Stereo last night, looking just fine on his own.
Jo Ann / Extra:
Jessica Simpson, John Mayer Split  —  Sources have confirmed to "Extra" that John Mayer and Jessica Simpson have officially called it quits.  —  The pair's 9-month relationship has included romantic scenes, such as a recent snapshot of the pair kissing on the beach in Australia.
Discussion: TRA LA LA and Snitch
Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson & John Mayer End Their Relationship  —  John Mayer and Jessica Simpson have called it quits.  Sources tell Usmagazine.com that Mayer dumped his girlfriend of six months last weekend.  —  "He was just over her," says a Mayer pal.  "He wasn't into her anymore.  He was ready to move on."
Phil / Egotastic!:
Jessica Simpson Brings her Cans to Cannes  —  Well, the Cannes Film Festival is happening right now, so you know what that means: Really bad Cannes puns!  That's right, we'll be making lame jokes, puns, and alliterations about how breasts are also called "cans," and how "cans" sounds like "Cannes."
Celebitchy / Cele|bitchy:
Brad Pitt's new Tomb Raider tattoo (update: is of Oetzi iceman, & new pic)  —  Brad Pitt sported a new tattoo on his inner left forearm of an outline of Angelina Jolie's Tomb Raider character.  Sky Showbiz points out that he was seen out with the tatoo yesterday, and I've tried to find the high resolution versions to no avail.
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Sky News:
WHOSE TATTOO?  —  Another celeb has commissioned a body inking.  —  But we don't think this one's been done for artistic reasons...  We suspect this chap is desperado to get into our Spot The Tattoo gallery.  —  Face it, A-Z-listers - earning a place in our hall of tattoo fame is finally making it.
Discussion: Holy Candy and celebwarship.com/wp
Andrei Harmsworth / Metro.co.uk:
Barton's top pops on night out  —  Mischa Barton made a bit of a boob when she stepped out for a night of partying in London, last night.  —  The English born, former OC star, was looking the picture of glamour as she emerged from her limo for an evening at The Berkeley Hotel, in Knightsbridge.
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Phil / Egotastic!:   Mischa Barton Nipple Slip or Breast Slip?
Arasto / Faded Youth Blog:
MISCHA BARTON LETS IT ALL HANG OUT
Discussion: Best Week Ever
Sara Hammel / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan: No Charges in Alleged Theft  —  Lindsay Lohan will not face felony grand theft charges now that Los Angeles prosecutors say they cannot prove she walked away with a woman's clothes.  —  The district attorney's office said it had insufficient evidence to file charges on May 9 …
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TMZ.com:
Reese's Estranged Hubby Wants ...  Ryan Phillippe has fired his shot off the bow in his divorce with Reese Witherspoon.  —  TMZ has obtained court documents, filed this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court.  Phillippe wants to make a clean break from the marriage.  He is not asking for spousal or child support.
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and Snitch
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NY Daily News:
Much Moore for a foe in need  —  DAILY NEWS GOSSIP COLUMNISTS  —  Filmmaker Michael Moore has come to the rescue of his harshest critic.  —  For several years now, Jim Kenefick has been railing against the Oscar-winning director on Moorewatch.com.  Recently, Kenefick wrote about the difficulty …
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PerezHilton.com:   No Love For Jesica At Cannes
Daily Mail:
Kelly Brook and fiance Billy's film bombs in Cannes  —  Actress Kelly Brook and fiance Billy Zane's new film has received a drubbing at the hands of critics in Cannes.  —  Critics viewing the couple's film Fishtales were said to have laughed out loud at how bad the film was, and more than half walked out before the end.
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Hollywoodtuna:   Kelly Brook 1, Wind 0
TMZ.com:
What's Really Going on With Britney's Head?  —  Britney Spears' hairiffic blonde extensions have made yet another hair-rowing appearance on the pop star's head.  Despite two days of hard work, Brit's head is just a mess.  —  Yesterday, TMZ showed you pictorial evidence of Brit's inch-long real hair …
Us Weekly:
Is The Price Wrong for Rosie O'Donnell?  —  Rosie O'Donnell wants Bob Barker to "come on down" to Miami and reconsider his opposition to her taking his job.  —  In a full page ad placed in Thursday's Variety, Rosie, 45, honors the retiring Barker's long television career and not-so-subtly reminds …
Donna McConnell / Daily Mail:
Amy's not-so-glamorous poolside display of tattoos and scars  —  Engaged singer Amy Winehouse puts on a show poolside - but she ditches the designer bikini for an old pair of cut-off denim shorts, lacy black bra-top - and a display of wild sailor-style tattoos and old scars.
New York Post:
MAXIM-UM GUTS  —  A VERY brave maitre d' bounced Ice T and Coco from a bottle-service table at Maxim's Hot 100 party at Ono in the Gansevoort Hotel to make room for Hilary and Hayley Duff Wednesday night.  "Coco was p - - - ed," our sources report.  Also braving the...
Michael K / Dlisted:
Who the Hell Does Britney's Hair?!  —  Britney Spears has moved passed the wigs and into the broke ass weaves.  Does 7-Eleven have a salon I don't know about?!  Who the hell puts that girl together in the scalp department.  That thing looks like it's put together with saliva and rubber bands.
Discussion: OH NO!!
New York Post:
HOT NIGHTS OUT  —  ANNE Heche had a whale of a time at the Entertainment Weekly bash at The Box the other night with her new man, "Men in Trees" co-star James Tupper.  Spies said Heche - who also partied with "Lipstick Jungle" star Lindsay Price, series creator Candace...
J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
Fantastic Wrecks  —  Bai Ling and Pamela Anderson are pictured here promoting their films at Cannes.  These two are tremendous.  Get what Bai's wearing.  It's a bikini with like a witch's coat and fur boots.  That's some crackism right there.  How did she afford the plane fare?
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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