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Tim Lammers / WMAQ-TV:
Is 'Idol' No Longer Golden? — Commentary: Lagging Ratings, Bad Singers Slowing Show Down? — You've heard the saying before — all good things must come to an end. While "American Idol" isn't quite ready to meet its demise yet, there are signs that the reality show juggernaut is slowly running out of steam.
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Lewis and Clarkson: Who Will and WON'T Perform Tonight — Kelly Clarkson may be feuding with her label head Clive Davis, but she's got nothing but love for "American Idol." — TMZ has learned that Kelly — and all winners from seasons past, except Fantasia — will be back performing on the "American Idol" stage for tonight's finale.
Us Weekly:
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Engaged! — Usmagazine.com has learned exclusively that Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are engaged! — Pratt, 23, popped the question to Montag, 20, Tuesday night at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, says a source who adds: "She said 'yes.' She's over the moon!"
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Celebitchy / Cele|bitchy:
Jessica Simpson pregnancy rumor — The National Enquirer is running an article that claims that "friends" are wondering if Jessica Simpson is pregnant. Commentors here have speculated the same thing in regards to her weight gain, and it sounds to me like they're just looking at the pictures.
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JESSICA SIMPSON PREGNANT? — Jessica Simpson's pals believe the blonde beauty is pregnant. . — "Her friends are astounded at how huge Jessica's breasts have gotten, and are asking each other if she could be pregnant," a friend of the singer told the Enquirer … Enquirer excerpts via Celebitchy.com
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Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Natalie Portman and Andy Samberg Sharing More Than Laughs — Has Natalie Portman found Saturday Night Love with funnyman Andy Samberg? — A source tells Us Weekly that the 25-year-old actress is dating the Saturday Night Live star, who has also been linked with Kirsten Dunst, 25.
TMZ.com:
Is Rosie Ready to Ditch "The View" — Right Now? — Did Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck's ballistic warfare this morning push Ro over the edge — and into an early exit from "The View?" — O'Donnell has three weeks left before she's done, but from the sound of her blog at rosie.com …
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Dawnie Walton / EW.com:
Snap Judgment: Jordin Sparks' first single — First, can we agree that lyrically, the new American Idol song, "This Is My Now," is more of the same? A gloppy ballad about the sun breaking through the clouds, the path becoming clear, the light shining down, blah blah blah …
New York Post:
OPRAH ILLUSION — DINA Lohan needs to make up her mind - or at least start re-reading the interviews she gives. Fame-crazed Mama Lohan recently told Us Weekly, "I've read all these things, like, I said I'm the white Oprah. I've never said that in my entire life! It's completely ridiculous."
New York Post:
VOWS FOR VISA? — DID Brittany Murphy marry Simon Monjack to keep him from being deported? The National Enquirer reports Monjack was arrested on expired visa charges in the middle of the night on March 27 - just over a month before the couple's rushed marriage. The...
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Lindsay Lohan's 21st Birthday Blowout — Lindsay Lohan doesn't turn 21 for over a month, but plans for her big bash - which will take place over two days in Las Vegas — are already in motion. — A Lohan source tells Us that on July 2 and 3, the star and pals will take over a floor of Caesars Palace …
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SIS WANTS TO BE ANNA NICOLE II — THE fame-hungry half-sister of Anna Nicole Smith has hatched a bizarre plan to remake herself in the tragic model's image. — Donna Hogan, a 40-something Texas housewife, is set to dye her hair, get her breasts surgically enhanced and then approach Hugh Hefner …
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Daily Mail:
Robbie's flop single 'Rudebox' nominated for Ivor Novello award — Robbie Williams critically panned single Rudebox is in contention for a prestigious music award. — The song has been nominated for International Hit of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards which recognise songwriting talent rather than performance.
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Angela Doland / Associated Press:
`Ocean's 13' cast at Cannes film fest — CANNES, France - George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and company became good friends while playing a bunch of crooks and con men. They're still as thick as thieves — and that was reason enough to get together again for "Ocean's Thirteen."
popbytes:
STAR DOES BEST & WORST BEACH BODIES! — hey hey! here's the latest cover of STAR magazine which is featuring thirty-six best & worst beach bodies - although kate hudson gets slapped with a 'worst beach body' - i think she has already turned that tummy around - just the other day people …
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Mike Myers to star in 'Mitty' remake — Actor in on Fox, Goldwyn's 'Secret' — Mike Myers is attached to star in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," a remake of the Danny Kaye comedy classic that producer Samuel Goldwyn Jr. has moved from Paramount to 20th Century Fox.
Bradley Jacobs / Us Weekly:
Entourage Cast Storms Cannes — Episodes of Entourage, the hit HBO show about a Hollywood movie star, Vince Chase (Adrian Grenier), and the three longtime pals in his posse, have already filmed at a live U2 concert, a boxing match, and Sundance. — What is left but a trip to the world's most famous film fest for the boys?
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Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Courtney Love: Shoe Ads With Kurt Are 'Outrageous' — Courtney Love is lashing out at Dr. Martens shoes for featuring her late husband Kurt Cobain in an advertisement. — "Courtney had no idea this was taking place and would never have approved such a use," her rep tells PEOPLE.
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Just Jared:
Ashley Olsen: Free My Tiny Toes! — For fashion's sake! — Wearing a top from The Row (her and twin sis Mary-Kate's new fashion label), Ashley Olsen suffers in the name of fashion, squeezing her tiny toes into a pair of pumps at the opening of the James Perse Men's Boutique in NYC on Tuesday.