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5:11 PM ET, October 16, 2007

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TMZ.com:
It's Britney ... Booked!  —  TMZ has confirmed Britney Spears booked herself with the LAPD Monday night on misdemeanor charges of hit and run.  —  Wearing a black mini dress, black leather jacket and sporting silver chains around her neck, she walked into the Van Nuys jail tonight and did the deed.
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Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Britney After Being Booked By LAPD: "Where's the Party At?"
Discussion: Just Jared and Celeb Warship
Daily Mail:
Pink Britney wigs out again as she turns herself into police
Discussion: Seriously? OMG! and Attuworld
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Just Jared:
Victoria Beckham Goes to the Grove
Discussion: OH NO!! and Gabby Babble
Daily Mail:
Who's that girl?  Angelina Jolie transforms her look for a new role  —  Angelina Jolie, dressed in brown fur, a cloche hat and short wig, looked looked almost unrecognisable as she began work on her new film The Changeling.  —  The actress stepped back in time for the upcoming drama …
Monique Mitchell / People.com:
Nicky Hilton's Beau 'Very Proud' of Her Fashion Show  —  Talk about fantasy fashion: "It's Disney, princess-inspired and very fun," Nicky Hilton said of her spring Chick by Nicky Hilton collection that helped kick off Los Angeles fashion week.  —  In attendance for Hilton's first runway show …
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X17 Online:
Nicky's Fashion "Crimes"  —  Celebutante-turned-fashion designer Nicky Hilton looked fashionably chic in all black, sporting this "New York Crimes" tee in Hollywood Monday, the day after she opened LA fashion week with her casual label Chick (which we hear was great!)
Discussion: OH NO!!
New York Post:
CLINICAL TOURING  —  GUNS N' Roses star Slash says life on the road in the '80s was more than just playing shows, it was trying to dodge sexual diseases.  In his memoir, "Slash," the guitar-crunching rocker writes: "I remember spending most of my days off in and out of a...
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Dirty Slash  —  Slash of Guns N' Roses said he spent most of the 80s getting treated for STDs.  Page Six reports that in his new memoir "Slash" he writes:  —  "I remember spending most of my days off in and out of a variety of VD clinics . . . I was dating a porno chick as well as this sweet little junkie jailbait girlfriend I had."
Nicholas White / People.com:
Halle Berry Planning on Eco-Friendly Diapers  —  As green-friendly stars drive Priuses to movie premieres, four-months-pregnant Halle Berry is doing her part as an environmentally conscious mom-to-be.  —  "They even have organic disposable diapers now that you can use," Berry …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and Just Jared
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Extra:
Halle Berry: 'Pregnancy Makes Me Wild Right Now!'
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Pete Norman / People.com:
VIDEO: Ellen DeGeneres In Tears Over Pet Adoption Fiasco  —  (Video courtesy Warner Bros.  TV)  —  Ellen DeGeneres is in trouble after giving away a dog she rescued from an adoption agency.  —  DeGeneres and her partner, Portia de Rossi, took home a Brussels Griffon mix named Iggy on Sept. 20 …
Discussion: The Blemish
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Ernio Hernandez / PLAYBILL:
Clay Aiken to Make Broadway Debut in Monty Python's Spamalot  —  "American Idol" finalist Clay Aiken is scheduled to join the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Monty Python's Spamalot in the role of Sir Robin.  —  Aiken will be making his Broadway debut in the role originated on Broadway by David Hyde Pierce.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Broadway's Newest Leading Lady
Discussion: Vh1 Blog
TMZ.com:
Steve-O: Naked Jackass Protects Animals  —  Steve-O is the new, er, face of PETA.  The jackass is taking it all off, again, but this time it's for a cause.  —  In the new PETA ad, which will be revealed today during L.A.'s fashion week, Steve-O is getting cheeky.
Breaking News:
Police release Bollea crash report  —  CLEARWATER — The crash report for the Aug. 26 wreck involving Nick Bollea 17, the son of Hulk Hogan and the driver of a Toyota Supra was released to the media today.  —  The report provides few new details, although it does say the results of a drug and alcohol test are pending.
Melena Ryzik / New York Times:
Still Punk, Still Proud, Still Breaking the Rules  —  About 20 years ago Debbie Harry was a regular on the Chelsea docks.  Along with Chris Stein, Ms. Harry — the peroxide-blond frontwoman of Blondie, the pioneering punk-new wave group that she and Mr. Stein founded — would prowl the decrepit waterfront late at night.
Alex Fletcher / Digital Spy:
Wogan responds to bulge complaints  —  Terry Wogan has responded to complaints about a protruding bulge in his trousers that could be witnessed while he was presenting Points Of View.  —  The DJ talked about the incident on his Radio 2 show, commenting: "Everybody's an expert …
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Michelle Rodriguez: I'm Nervous to Go to Jail  —  Michelle Rodriguez was recently sentenced to the slammer for 180 days for probation violation from prior a hit-and-run case.  —  So how is the former Lost star, 29, holding up?  —  "A lot of spa time, a lot of reading, a lot of hiding," …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
JohnMayer.com:
THE SO-CALLED "OJ" DIAL  —  When O.J. Simpson was featured on TMZ with a now-infamous Rolex watch, I identified it immediately as a Submariner, in 18kt gold with blue bezel and blue dial.  This is a rare watch made in the mid to late '80s and it's face has turned from blue to a brilliant purple.
Discussion: Us Weekly, POPSUGAR and Lifeline Live
X17 Online:
Mariah's On Fiyah!  —  On her second night in Los Angeles, Mimi was looking fierce when she rolled up to LA eaterie Ago in her Bentley.  Mariah was gracious as ever to the photogs, but refused to divulge her beauty secrets!  —  Rubbing elbows with Mariah at Ago were RUN DMC's Darryl McDaniels …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Oh...He Knew What He Was Sitting On....  Little Jakey G was on "The Today Show" this morning.  He was left speechless when Meredith Vieria asked him in regards to "Brokeback Mountain" if he "knew what he was sitting on?"
 
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Rian / The Skinny Website:
Janet Jackson To Write Book About Her Own Weight Struggles
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Alison J. Peterson / New York Times:
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'Dancing' Recap: Marie's Big Fan & Sabrina's Romance?
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I am - Hilary Duff Nipples and Stupid Tights of the Day
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