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11:45 AM ET, July 31, 2007

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TMZ.com:
Spears' Attorney Fears Kidnapping  —  TMZ has obtained a declaration filed today by Britney Spears' lawyer, expressing fear that "criminals ... might target the minor children for financial gain."  —  Attorney Laura Wasser asked the judge this afternoon to seal the child custody portion …
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Megan Lynn / Us Weekly:
Britney's Divorce Final, But K-Fed Still May Fight For Full Custody  —  Britney Spears' divorce from Kevin Federline is now official.  Lawyers for both Spears, 25, and Federline, 29, were present at a Los Angeles Superior court today when a judge signed the papers that legally ended their clients' marriage.
People.com:
Britney Spears & Kevin Federline's Divorce Finalized  —  Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's divorce was finalized in court Monday, according to paperwork filed in Los Angeles Superior Court  —  The official papers were signed Monday afternoon by Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon.
The Superficial:
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline officially divorced
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Entertainment Tonight:
Star Jones Admits to Gastric Bypass Surgery  —  For the first time, Star Jones reveals the truth about her weight loss.  —  In a candid, self-written article in the issue of Glamour magazine hitting newsstands on Tuesday, Aug. 7, STAR JONES opens up for the first time about her 160-pound weight loss.
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Brian Orloff / People.com:
Star Jones: I Had Gastric Bypass Surgery  —  Star Jones Reynolds has been candid about many issues in her life - getting fired from The View or rumors that her marriage was failing - but she's remained mum about the secret behind her weight loss.  —  Now, in the September issue of Glamour …
Isoul H. Harris / People.com:
Usher's Fiancée Speaks Out About Canceled Wedding  —  Tameka Foster is finally speaking out about the swirl of rumors surrounding her canceled nuptials to Usher this past Saturday.  —  "No one knows why we canceled the wedding, but I can tell you that all of the reasons that everyone …
People.com:
Scarlett Johansson: Not Playing a Porn Star  —  Despite circulating reports and Jenna Jameson's hopes that the actress is just the right mix of sexy and mysterious, Scarlett Johansson will not portray the porn star in the film adaptation of her autobiography.
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Starpulse News Blog:
Scarlett Johansson Picked To Play Jenna Jameson
New York Post:
DADDY DEAREST  —  THE Lohan family circus gave its latest performance in Long Island Family Court yesterday, when Michael Lohan dropped his demand that estranged wife Dina be tested for drugs before she can have contact with Lindsay's kid sister and brother, Ally and Dakota.
TMZ.com:
Prince von A-Hole Naked in His Rolls  —  Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband, the wacky Freddy von Anhalt, 64, was photographed after a trio of women robbers (he says) pulled up next to him, asked for a photo, but instead robbed him at gunpoint and left him naked and cuffed to his Rolls-Royce.
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Kimberly London / A Socialite's Life:
Caption Prince Frederic Von Anhalt
Discussion: OH NO!!
Steven Moyes / Mirror.co.uk:
Kate's nasty but I love her  —  EXCLUSIVE: COME BACK TO ME KATE  —  Besotted Pete Doherty opens his heart today about his tortured love for Kate Moss which has driven him to utter despair.  —  In one breath the junkie rocker calls the 33-year-old supermodel a vile-tempered "nasty old rag" …
New York Post:
MIRACLE!  PARIS LANDS FILM ROLE  —  JUST when it looked like Paris Hilton had finally run out of luck and become unemployed with the cancellation of her TV show, "The Simple Life," the celebutard landed a starring role in a movie.  —  Hilton will sing and act as she plays the privileged daughter of Paul Sorvino in "Repo!
Discussion: X17 Online and Daily Blabber
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Pete Norman / People.com:
Rosie O'Donnell Again Targets Paula Abdul  —  After a period of relative silence, Rosie O'Donnell has come out with her blog blazing - this time focusing on Paula Abdul.  —  Writing in her customary haiku style on her Web site, the formidable former co-host of The View posted a lengthy message …
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Oh No She Didn't!!!  —  Why can't Rosie O'Donnell keep her fingers SHUT!
Daily Mail:
Hollywood hellraiser Kirsten Dunst's late-night parties enrage her Islington neighbours  —  She's been here only five minutes but Hollywood hellraiser Kirsten Dunst is already allegedly causing trouble for her north London neighbours.  —  The actress, who's dating rocker Johnny Borrell …
TMZ.com:
Cops: "Little" Star Hit Bar, Drove Car  —  The pint-sized pop on the TLC reality show "Little People,Big World" has been hiding a pretty big secret — he was busted for DUI last month.  —  According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Matthew Roloff was arrested on suspicion …
Discussion: Dlisted
Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Kelly Osbourne to gain some drama cred  —  Kelly Osbourne will join the cast of the London product of "Chicago" starting September 10th.  She'll be in the show for a seven week run, and play the role of Mama Morton.  Queen Latifah played the role in the film version of the play.
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Megan Lynn / Us Weekly:
Us Poll: Is Kelly Osbourne On the Crazy Train?
Discussion: Pretty Boring
Access Hollywood:
Audio: Lindsay's Frantic 911 Call  —  In response to Trump's comments, Dina Lohan released the following statement to Access Hollywood:  —  "Donald, I'm really disappointed in the statement that was brought to my attention from The New York Post.  I've always had a great admiration …
Joe Bargmann / Washington Post:
'Shiloh': A Baby and a Perfume  —  Fragrance's Designer Wins Right to Name  —  NEW YORK — Symine Salimpour is in a stinky yellow cab racing to JFK.  Raven-haired, fair-skinned and pencil-thin, she has ditched her all-black outfit (leather pants, tank top, pointy boots), the one she favors when she's in New York.
People.com:
Lindsay Lohan's Tango Movie 'Still on Schedule'  —  Lindsay Lohan may be keeping a low profile - but her latest movie deal is still on track, the film's producer tells PEOPLE.  —  "It's happening.  Everything's on schedule.  We're just working out the conditions so she'll be able to make the film …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Celeb Warship
FemaleFirst:
Paris To Launch Shoe Fashion Line  —  Paris Hilton's name doesn't seem to have lost any value after her recent spell inside as she now plans to launch her own line of shoes.  —  The range of high end footwear will be produced by New York footwear manufacturers Antebi Group but Paris will play a part in the design of the collection.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
TMZ.com:
Hey Lohan!  See You in Court!  —  A Los Angeles woman has sued Lindsay Lohan in small claims court, claiming the troubled actress and her bodyguard hit her car.  —  As TMZ first reported, Signe Dupuy claims that in April 2006 LiLo and her main man, Jaz, cut her off in their SUV …
Discussion: Wizbang Pop!
 
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New York Post:
MARITAL SAGE  —  IF Sean Penn ever tires of making movies …
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NO. 3 FOR IVANA  —  IVANA Trump plans to walk down the aisle for the third time.
Discussion: Celebrity Mound
2snaps.tv:
Joe Pesci Engaged to Angie Everhart
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LOVEY-DOVEY IN HAMPTONS  —  ANNE Hathaway couldn't stand …
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon's new competition TV show, debuting October 30, will have entrepreneurs pitch judges, including Amazon execs; finalists' product will be sold on Amazon

 
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