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11:45 AM ET, August 29, 2007

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Us Weekly:
Owen Wilson Attended Church Before Suicide Attempt  —  While Kate Hudson was reveling in her new romance with Dax Shepard (the two were photographed making out in an L.A. grocery store over the weekend), her ex Owen Wilson was hitting rock bottom.  —  A depressed Wilson visited St. Monica church …
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Daily Mail:
Steve Coogan blamed for Owen Wilson's drug spiral  —  Steve Coogan has been dragged into a blame game over the apparent suicide attempt of Hollywood actor Owen Wilson.  —  Coogan's former girlfriend Courtney Love claimed that the Alan Partridge star's notorious lifestyle could have been partly responsible …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Owen Wilson Drops Out of New Ben Stiller Movie  —  Owen Wilson has placed his acting career on hold as he recovers from his suicide attempt.  —  Wilson, 38, has dropped out of Tropic Thunder, a movie comedy for DreamWorks he was set to begin shooting in two to three weeks with longtime pal Ben Stiller, Variety reports.
TMZ.com:
Britney Tanks, Then Breaks the Law  —  It might be time for Britney Spears to hire a new driver!  —  With Sean Preston and Jayden James disapprovingly shaking their tiny little heads in the backseat of her brand new white Mercedes, the popwreck's lazy Tuesday came to a screeching halt …
Discussion: INF Daily and Dlisted
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New York Post:
PRYING EYES  —  WATCH out, K-Fed - your ex-wife is having you followed.  In Touch reports Britney Spears hired California P.I. firm Lisa Javoric to investigate Kevin Federline, who's trying to win full custody of their sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, by...
Discussion: Celebrity Mound
NY Daily News:
When Condi went nuclear  —  Condoleezza Rice may be willing to compromise at a Middle East negotiating table - but not at a jewelry counter.  —  Coit Blacker, a Stanford professor who is one of the secretary of state's closest friends, recalls going into a shop where Rice asked to see earrings.
New York Post:
DAD TO SEE LINDSAY AT CLINIC  —  Lindsay Lohan and her mother, Dina, have decided to allow Michael Lohan to visit his eldest daughter at her Utah rehab.  "It was actually her older brother, Michael's, idea.  It's a part of the healing process," a friend said.
Monica Rizzo / People.com:
Dancing with the Stars Announces New Contestants  —  The dance cards for season five of ABC's Dancing with the Stars have officially been filled - with a Spice Girl, an Abercrombie & Fitch model, a boxer, a billionaire and a Las Vegas icon all part of the 12-person mix.
Huffington Post:
Angelina Visits Refugees And Troops In Syria And Iraq After Months Of Preparation  —  Angelina Jolie wrapped up a two-day trip to Syria and Iraq Tuesday in her role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.  Jolie took this trip to witness the hundreds …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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Entertainment Tonight:
Angelina Wraps Up Visit to Syria and Iraq  —  The actress finishes her two-day visit with Iraqi refugees.  —  ANGELINA JOLIE flew out of Damascus, Syria on Wednesday morning, according to the United Nations High Committee for Refugees.  —  The actress spent Monday and Tuesday visiting Iraqi refugees in Syria and Iraq.
Discussion: Hellomagazine.com and Digital Spy
Just Jared:
Angelina Jolie Highlights Humanitarian Crisis
Simon Vozick-Levinson / EW.com:
Back for 'More'  —  Insiders involved with Britney Spears' upcoming CD say the first single, produced by Nate ''Danjahandz'' Hills, is an up-tempo club track that could drop as soon as next week  —  The first single from Britney Spears' long-awaited fifth studio album will debut as soon as next week …
New York Post:
SUPERBULLY  —  GEORGE Lopez is a jerk.  Our crack court reporter, Kati Cornell, was walking into the Regal E-Walk 13 on 42nd Street to see "Superbad" the other night when she accidentally came too close to the comic and his entourage.  "His bodyguard put his hand on my chest and pushed me out of the way," Cornell said.
Discussion: Geno's World
Us Weekly:
Bridget's Baby Name Revenge  —  Tom Brady was mostly absent during Bridget Moynahan's pregnancy with their child (born August 22), and now that's not the only thing that's missing.  The actress, 36, decided not to include her ex's surname when naming her son.
Beth Hilton / Digital Spy:
Pete Doherty to play zombie?  —  Pete Doherty is being lined up to play a zombie in a spin-off of Buffy The Vampire Slayer.  —  Series creator Josh Whedon reportedly believes the Babyshambles frontman would make an ideal monster for new series Ripper, to be aired on the BBC next year.
Discussion: Dlisted and Blowing Smoke
Michael K / Dlisted:
Who?  Who?  And Who?  —  The new cast of "Dancing with the Stars" was revealed on GMA this morning.  The list is sort of like the one leaked a few days ago, but thankfully Gisele Bundchen is not part of the cast.  Neither is Tori Spelling.  I don't think I'd be able to watch if Tori was hopping around in anything backless.
Discussion: WJRT-TV
Associated Press:
Helmsley's Dog Gets $12 Million in Will  —  NEW YORK — Leona Helmsley's dog will continue to live an opulent life, and then be buried alongside her in a mausoleum.  But two of Helmsley's grandchildren got nothing from the late luxury hotelier and real estate billionaire's estate.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Bam: Vito's the New Kobe  —  It's hard to be taken seriously when you've got a tattoo of two animals humping on your leg, but former "Jackass" star Bam Margera tried anyway.  —  TMZ caught the bad boy skateboarder outside of Koi last night, where he had a cute little dinner date with legend Tony Hawk.
Discussion: anythinghollywood.com
New York Post:
TARANTINO'S IN-FLIGHT SNIT  —  QUENTIN Tarantino made a nuisance of himself on a flight from the Philippines last week.  A passenger on the LAX-bound Philippines Airline Flight 544 from Manila told us the "Kill Bill" director and his traveling companion, D-list actress Tiffany Limos …
 
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Silence Isn't Golden  —  Jessica Biel hosts a hotel opening …
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Heidi Montag: My Parents 'Love Spencer'
Access Hollywood:
Access Exclusive: Toni Braxton Dispels Breast Cancer Rumors
Discussion: Bossip and We Love Celebs!
Just Jared:
Brad & Zahara's Carriage Ride
Telegraph:
Sevilla's Antonio Puerta dies in hospital
Daily Mail:
Janet Jackson wins the battle of the bulge...again!
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
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A Socialite's Life:
Teri Hatcher Looks Like She Wants to Take a Bite Out of Me
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TMZ.com:
Nick Hogan's Track Record
Discussion: Gabby Babble and Dlisted
Brian Orloff / People.com:
Jacinda Barrett Welcomes a Baby Girl
Ruben / That Other Blog:
Breaking News: Larry Rudolph Issues Statement About Being Sought …
TMZ.com:
Jason Wahler — Engaged!
Cele|bitchy:
Isabella and Connor Cruise are away at brainwash camp
 

 
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