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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.
Marianne Garvey / New York Post:
OWEN'S 'COKE AND HEROIN' BREAKDOWN  —  PALS BLAME CELEBRITY BUDDY  —  Funnyman actor Owen Wilson was hooked on heroin and cocaine, struggling with depression and hanging out with the wrong crowd in the months before his attempted suicide, according to a bombshell new report.
USA Today:
Suicide, depression are common in Wilson's films  —  Hollywood is mum on Owen Wilson after he was hospitalized Sunday in what police describe as a suicide attempt.  —  Wilson has elected to drop out of Tropic Thunder, which he was scheduled to shoot in several weeks, and other in-the-works projects …
Metro.co.uk:
Coogan link to Owen suicide bid
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Owen Wilson drops out of 'Thunder'
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Donna McConnell / Daily Mail:
Chaotic Britney bares her soul...and her bottom  —  Most celebrities facing a custody battle and allegations of child abuse might make even a half-hearted attempt to clean up their act, and their public image - but not Britney Spears.  —  It was business as usual for the chaotic singer …
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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 …
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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
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.
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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.
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.
Associated Press:
Angelina Jolie ends her Iraq-Syria trip  —  DAMASCUS, Syria - Angelina Jolie saw firsthand the plight of conflict refugees stranded in the blazing desert near the Syrian-Iraqi border in a visit this week to highlight their ordeal.  —  The American actress, who is a goodwill ambassador …
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3 2 1 Contact  —  It can be quite an experience to find yourself eyeball to eyeball with Britney Spears - especially when she forgets to put one of her contacts in (check out that top pic)!  Yes, the pop princess accidentally left one of her lenses out before going shopping at Club Monaco …
Discussion: OH NO!!
TMZ.com:
Britney Fashion Violation — The Inner Dialog  —  Gee willikers, it must be true what they say about blondses!  Ever since I reblondered my weave I'm just so frazzazzled!  First I forgot to put some pants on with this top, then I ran outta gas, then I got me a pucking farking ticket!
Discussion: Allie Is Wired and Gabby Babble
Perez Hilton:
Yup, They're Dating!  —  This evening wasn't just some random night hanging out together!  —  Shia LeBeouf and Rihanna are officially a couple, sources reveal exclusively to PerezHilton.com.  —  "It's all the talk of the Indiana Jones 4 set," says one insider on Shia's latest movie.
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: Dlisted and Perez Hilton
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New York Post:
HEIR OF THE DOG: LEONA WILLS $12M TO A POOCH
Discussion: TMZ.com and MollyGood
Daily Mail:
The Macrobiotic Woman: Gwyneth to star in cookery show  —  Gwyneth Paltrow is putting Hollywood on hold to film her own TV cookery show, it was revealed.  —  The macrobiotic enthusiast will leave hubby Chris Martin and kids Apple and Moses behind for two months as she tours Spain with chef Mario Batali.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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
Access Hollywood:
Access Exclusive: Toni Braxton Dispels Breast Cancer Rumors  —  R&B singer-songwriter Toni Braxton says she has not been diagnosed with breast cancer, despite published reports stating the contrary.  —  Braxton issued the following statement on Tuesday to Access Hollywood:
Discussion: Bossip and We Love Celebs!
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 …
 
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