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8:20 PM ET, August 24, 2007

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Steven Hepker / MLive.com:
HBO series actor pulled over on DUI suspicion  —  Jackson police arrested television actor Austin Nichols early this morning on suspicion of drunken driving and lodged him in the Jackson County Jail.  —  Nichols, who appeared in the HBO series "Deadwood" and stars as John in the current …
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TMZ.com:
John From Jail?  Nichols Popped for DUI  —  Austin Nichols (who?), the actor who starred in the HBO show "John From Cincinnati" and appeared in the series "Deadwood," (oh, okay), was popped by police early Friday on suspicion of DUI in somewhere called Jackson, Mich.
Discussion: TV Squad, Defamer and Geno's World
Associated Press:
Police: Actor Austin Nichols arrested
Discussion: Variety
IrelandOn-line:
Are Britney's boys to blame for puppy's broken leg?  —  Britney Spears' new pet terrier is nursing a broken leg after the singer's young sons reportedly injured the dog.  —  The pop star's kids, Jayden James and Sean Preston, were playing rough with the little dog, London, when he yelped in pain, according to US reports.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Blaming The Boys  —  Britney Spears' new Yorkie puppy, London is sporting a cast on his leg after an accident left with him a broken leg.  A source reports that SPF and JJ were the cause. … Spin, spin, spin!  You know Britney broke its leg.  She was probably out of Cheetos and became delusional …
Starpulse News Blog:
Are Britney Spears' Boys To Blame For Puppy's Broken Leg?
Discussion: Celeb Warship
Perez Hilton:
We Just Spoke With Amy Winehouse  —  We genuinely care for Amy Winehouse immensely.  We hope that she is able to realize that she is as special as we think she is and that she starts taking care of herself with the respect she deserves.  —  Perez was quite alarmed when we read and saw …
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Spicy Pants / Celebrity Smack!:
Amy, Baby, Get Rid of the Baggage!
Discussion: Agent Bedhead and Barbie Martini
Jessica / INF Daily:
Where's Shiloh?  —  Isn't this just the cutest family portrait EVER?!  Wait a minute... someone's missing.  Once again Brangelina decided to leave their one "real" child at home.  No fun family outing for her.  Let's just hope that bag Brad is holding is filled with toys and art supplies for little Shiloh Jolie-Pitt.
Discussion: OH NO!! and Gabby Babble
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Perez Hilton:
An Official Announcement Is Coming  —  Sources reveal exclusively to PerezHilton.com that U.S. officials will be holding a press conference shortly to announce the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.  —  South Florida police organizations are calling in reinforcements before the announcement is made, we're told.
Discussion: Defamer
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MOE / Jezebel:
The End Of History: BROKEN NEWS: Castro Dies, Brought To You By Perez Hilton
Discussion: Dlisted and MollyGood
TMZ.com:
Dogs Rescued from DMX's House  —  KPNX television in Phoenix is reporting that the Maricopa County, Ariz. Sheriff's Department raided rapper DMX's home this morning in Cave Creek and removed 12 distressed pit bulls.  —  DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was not home at the time.
Discussion: Bossip and Hollyscoop
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Mark Phillips / Arizona Republic:
Rapper's home raided by sheriff's deputies
Discussion: A Hot Mess! and Lifeline Live
New York Post:
GRAND THEFT HITS SPIDEY'S 'MARY JANE'  —  Where was Spidey when she needed him?  —  Two brash burglars sneaked into "Spider-Man" star Kirsten Dunst's swanky SoHo hotel suite and swiped her $13,000 handbag, wallets, cash, cameras and an iPod, The Post has learned.
TMZ.com:
Alleged Wife-Thumping Bishop Surrenders  —  The Atlanta bishop who allegedly gave his wife, fiery evangelist Juanita Bynum, an almighty beatdown in a hotel parking lot has turned himself into cops.  Good heavens!  —  Thomas W. Weeks was formally charged with felony aggravated assault and …
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X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - The One Where Jennifer Shows Off Her Bodacious Bum  —  HOT LINKS : Jennifer Aniston  —  Jen finally ditched the shorts and decided to reveal her awesome bikini bod during a surf lesson in Hawaii yesterday.  Although she's looking pretty good on that board …
Megan Lynn / Us Weekly:
Idol's Blake Lewis Gets Record Deal  —  Blake Lewis, the beat-boxing runner-up to Jordin Sparks on the sixth season of American Idol has been signed to 19 Recordings/Arista Records.  He is already recording an album with producers from JR Rotem to Sean Kingston, due to be released at the end of the year.
Peter Mikelbank / People.com:
Katie Holmes and Suri's Day Trip to Paris  —  In years to come, Suri Cruise's first-ever Paris visit will be remembered as an introductory mix of rainy weather shopping, snacks, Mom's ruined pair of heels and a "strategic" museum nap.  —  Taking a day trip out of Berlin where Daddy …
Access Hollywood:
Jamie Foxx Defends NFL Star Michael Vick Over Dog Fighting Charges  —  Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson recently sat down with Jamie Foxx for a candid talk about Jamie's new gig - and even a hot button topic from the world of sports - Michael Vick's dog fighting charges.
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Matt Damon Suffers Neck Injury  —  Fatherhood is a pain for Matt Damon!  The actor admitted that his daughter had managed to accomplish what the CIA failed to do in three Bourne films - take out Jason Bourne.  —  Earlier this week, Damon, 36, pinched a nerve in his neck while feeding and holding his daughter as she slept.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Betty Thomas takes on 'Dallas'  —  Travolta to still play J.R. Ewing in comedy  —  Regency and 20th Century Fox are overhauling the bigscreen adaptation of TV series "Dallas," about the oil-rich Ewing clan, and this time they're drilling for laughs.  —  Betty Thomas, the director who mined …
David Caplan / 24/Sizzler:
EXCLUSIVE!  Britney'S VMA Performance Details REVEALED!  PLUS: "Mystery Man" Is Her Choreographer..His Agent Tells All!  —  Choreography superstar R.J. Durell was spotted with Britney Spears Thursday night leaving Opera nightclub in L.A. hand-in-hand (his identity was first revealed by Perez Hilton.)
Associated Press:
'Anchorwoman' pulled after one episode  —  LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Here's news that Fox's series "Anchorwoman" wouldn't want to deliver: It's been canceled after one low-rated airing.  —  The debut of the reality show about Lauren Jones' attempt to turn herself into a news anchor …
Discussion: Geno's World
 
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