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1:45 PM ET, May 24, 2007

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New York Post:
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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TMZ.com:
Anna's Creepy Sis: I Wanna Be Anna
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Reuters:
Mary-Kate Olsen steps out solo as "Weeds" regular  —  LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In her first major solo role without her twin sister, Mary-Kate Olsen is returning to series television for the first time since 2002 with a co-starring role on Showtime's dark comedy "Weeds."
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Mary-Kate Olsen Goes Out on Her Own
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
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...
Courtney Rubin / People.com:
A Kiss from George Clooney Sells for $350,000  —  Sharon Stone put George Clooney on the auction block Wednesday for a good cause: AIDS research.  —  Clooney and his Ocean's Thirteen co-stars Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia and Ellen Barkin made a brief appearance at the annual Cinema …
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ask ro  —  elizabeth writes: … indeed  —  haus writes: … they were caught when trying to do it  —  they never got the money  —  Donna writes: … sad  —  Vickie writes: … agreed  —  Linda writes: … me 2  —  kimbo writes: … imagine my suprise  —  Jen writes:
Discussion: PerezHilton.com and Extra
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Zen Pap / FlynetOnline.com Your Number 1 Source …:
Britney Says Peace Out To The Fly  —  Our fave pop-princess Britney Spears gives a big smile and a peace sign to her fave photogs from Flynetonline.com as she arrives to the Millenium Dance Complex in Studio City, CA.  Right back at ya Brit!
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Sweet Child o' Mine
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."
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!"
NY Daily News:
Clooney & '13' crew raise a yacht of loot for Darfur  —  Those handsome "Ocean's Thirteen" con artists - George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle - scored a cool $9.2 million on the French Riviera Tuesday night.  But nobody's calling the gendarmes.
Discussion: Stereohyped and Cele|bitchy
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.
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FemaleFirst:
Natalie Portman's new man
Discussion: Crazy Days and Nights
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.
Discussion: PerezHilton.com and Cele|bitchy
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.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life, MTV and VH1 Blog
Ben Widdicombe / NY Daily News:
Gold standard of 'Entourage'  —  You better believe Hollywood pays attention to how it is portrayed on "Entourage."  —  Endeavor super-agent Ari Emanuel is channeled on the show by Jeremy Piven as the manic Ari Gold.  Now a former colleague is dishing about what it's like to work with the evil Hollywood archetype.
Discussion: Jossip and Defamer
Starpulse:
Star Magazine Lists The Best & Worst Celebrity Beach Bods  —  Just in time for summer, Star magazine reveals which celebs are beach-bod ready, and those who should opt to stay in winter hibernation mode.  Best Beach Bods 2007 ... And the Best Women Bods Go to ...  Best Tattooed: Pink
Discussion: Stereohyped
Daily Mail:
Amy flies from LA... in time to take a bow at London awards  —  Amy Winehouse made a mad dash across the Atlantic last night to pick up her Ivor Novello award today for Best Contemporary Song for her hit Rehab.  The beehive queen landed in Heathrow this morning with just two hours to go before the bash.
Discussion: That Other Blog
Michael K / Dlisted:
Ellen Barkin Got Fug  —  Why Ellen why?!  Why did you have to get a vagina attached to your mouth?!  Ugh.  Ellen Barkin used to be so damn hot, but looks like having too much money has gotten to her face.  She showed up looking "enhanced" at the photocall for Ocean's 13 at Cannes.
X17 Online:
Guess Who's Innocent  —  Someone made a couple of interesting choices at Blockbuster yesterday - can you guess who?  —  SEE MORE AFTER THE JUMP »
 
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Just Jared:
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Discussion: Gabby Babble
Michael K / Dlisted:
McConagay Gets Kissy
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I am - Samaire Armstrong's Gotta Be Knocked Up of the Day
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Paris Hilton A Buddhist?
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New York Post:
LABOR OVERLOAD FOR COURT TV ANCHOR
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Mike Myers to star in 'Mitty' remake
Discussion: Cinematical and ComingSoon.net
Jay A. Fernandez / Los Angeles Times:
SCRIPTLAND: Haggis has Bond's number — again
Angela Doland / Associated Press:
`Ocean's 13' cast at Cannes film fest
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