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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Mel B to Speak Out on Eddie Murphy Paternity Battle — Melanie Brown, aka "Scary Spice," is holding a press conference with her lawyer, Gloria Allred, on Wednesday to address ongoing paternity issues with Eddie Murphy. — In a statement, Allred said she and her client will use the occasion …
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Murphy to Be Slapped with Scary Suit — Scary Spice is going after Eddie Murphy in court, claiming he isn't owning up to his responsibility as a dad. — Melanie Brown will file a paternity suit against Murphy, according to ubiquitous lawyer Gloria Allred.
Amanda Beck / Associated Press:
Scary Spice files paternity petition — LOS ANGELES - Scary Spice went to court Wednesday to try to scare up some child support from Eddie Murphy. — The 32-year-old singer, whose real name is Melanie Brown, filed a petition in Superior Court that seeks to legally establish Murphy …
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TMZ.com:
New "View": It's Whoopi! — Barbara and her gals have announced that actress, comedian and all-around funny lady Whoopi Goldberg has been tapped to co-host "The View." Great choice! — When asked what she would be looking forward to the most and the least, Whoopi replied: "I'm looking forward to the hot topics.
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Whoopi Goldberg Named New 'View' Moderator — The Comedian Will Serve as the Talk Show's Moderator Starting This Fall — Whoopi Goldberg appeared towards the end of Wednesday's "The View." She said she's looking forward to heated discussion with Barbara Walters, Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
The Insider Online:
Rosie & Star on Whoopi's New 'View' — The former "View" co-hosts talk to "The Insider" about today's announcement. — Just in! ROSIE O'DONNELL tells "The Insider" what she thinks of her replacement on "The View," WHOOPI GOLDBERG. — "Whoopi is fantastic in every way and perfect for the job," says Rosie.
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson's Big Bomb — Is Jessica Simpson's flick Blonde Ambition too much of a stinker for the silver screen? — "It is going straight to DVD domestically. It will only come out in theaters internationally," an insider tells Us Weekly. — What's the problem with the romantic comedy, costarring Luke Wilson, 35?
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Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Britney: Tried to Get Son's Teeth Whitened (And Worse) — Britney Spears has publicly battled with her mother and ex-husband Kevin Federline (their divorce became final on July 30), but the latest crisis in the singer's life involves her children, Sean Preston, 22 months, and Jayden, 11 months.
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The Sun:
Dating Kate 'like Vietnam war' — PETE DOHERTY yesterday revealed his strife-torn romance with KATE MOSS "became like the Vietnam war". — The junkie rocker, who has dyed his hair peroxide blond, said: "I was always dodging bullets. — "The last six weeks of our relationship were bad.
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Richard Simpson / Daily Mail:
Kate Moss flies into rage after Pete calls her a 'nasty old rag' — Kate Moss flew into a wild rage yesterday when she learned that her on/off junkie boyfriend Pete Doherty had branded her a 'nasty old rag' in an interview. — The model had a screaming fit, smashed pictures and threw …
Mary Margaret / People.com:
Britney's 'Cousin' Alli on Her Pop Career & Spears's Kids — She's been best known for hanging out with Britney Spears, but now her "cousin" Alli Sims is aiming for a pop career of her own. — Blogs have been watching Sims's Web site closely, and on Monday Spears's former assistant updated …
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Daily Mail:
Has J.Lo's bust been given a secret boost? — She's known for her curvaceous derriere, but Jennifer Lopez's bold plunging neckline helped keep all eyes to her front as she sashayed down the red carpet in Los Angeles last night. — The star arrived in a glamorous full-length white gown …
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Michael Riedel / New York Post:
NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT — KLINE & GARNER NOSING AROUND CYRANO REVIVAL — I stick my nose into the theater biz, and what do I find: Another nose! — A long one. — Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner are in negotiations to star in a revival of "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the Richard Rodgers this fall.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Jennifer Garner Might Be Broadway Bound — Jennifer Garner might possibly star in a Broadway revival of Cyrano de Bergerac beginning this October. Jennifer is reportedly in talks to play Roxane for a 10-week run. Kevin Kline is also in talks to play the title role.
Associated Press:
Cook County judge sets Sept. 17 trial date for R. Kelly — CHICAGO - R&B singer R. Kelly is scheduled to go on trial next month — more than five years after he was first charged with child pornography. — The judge in the case announced a Sept. 17 date for the start of a jury trial …
Josh Hart / The National Ledger:
Angelina Jolie Drenches Brad Pitt with Wine in Fight Over Barack Obama — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are taking sides in the presidential race for 2008. Not surprisingly the liberal couple are not supporting any Republican but many will be surprised that neither supports Hillary Clinton.
popbytes:
OH THAT CELLULITE OF THE STARS — oh good morning - i'm way tired - last night's bat for lashes gig was awesome - i even spotted kate bosworth in the crowd but the band didn't come on until about 11:45 - although i'm beat - it was totally worth it! (more on the show later) …
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Ben Widdicombe / NY Daily News:
Unbridled attacks from Usher camp — The knives are out for Tameka Foster following her canceled weekend wedding to Usher, although the singer himself insists all is well. — "Tameka and the baby are fine," he told Us magazine on videotape yesterday. "As of right now, we don't have a date, but we will let you know when we do."
