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4:15 PM ET, October 18, 2007

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People.com:
Britney's New Lyrics Reveal Heartbreak Over K-Fed  —  While the problems between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline play out in the courts, it appears the pop star plans to expose - very publicly - some of the frustration she felt in her former marriage.  —  A source tells PEOPLE that …
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Judge yanks Britney's visitation rights  —  LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears can't even visit her children now.  —  The troubled pop star may not see 2-year-old Sean Preston and 1-year-old Jayden James who are in the custody of Spears' ex-husband, Kevin Federline until she complies with a court order …
Discussion: Felt Up and Eat Sleep Drink Music
Ent Lawyer / Crazy Days and Nights:
The Truth Or As Close As You Can Get On A Gossip Blog  —  If this were a self-promoting, hey look at me now kind of blog, I would probably have had headlines that said Exclusive, and been all breathless.  In all honesty, does it really matter?  Someone will probably copy and paste …
Discussion: Pop Crunch, TMZ.com and Yeeeah!
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Michael K / Dlisted:   I Love A Good MySpace Fight
The Superficial / Because You're Ugly:
Model falls through hole during L.A. Fashion Week  —  A model fell through a hole in the runway during L.A. Fashion Week.  A performer created the hole during the opening performance when he did a front flip onto his back and broke the runway (yeah, you read that right).
Discussion: Blowing Smoke
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TMZ.com:
Model Falls Through a Hole for Your Enjoyment!  —  We know models are taught to look forward when they walk the runway, but if there's a giant hole in the ground, it's okay to look!  —  Our friends over at Xonger.com caught this video during L.A. Fashion Week.
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Katie Holmes' rep says she's not pregnant  —  Despite a lot of internet speculation over an unfortunately poufy dress, it appears that Katie Holmes isn't pregnant after all.  At least according to her PR rep, who I have a policy of never believing.  I'm pretty sure they're just paid to come …
Discussion: Glitterati Gossip
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Molly / POPSUGAR:
Ryan Wants to Give Brokenhearted Fans a Hug  —  We got Ryan Gosling's hot GQ cover and equal parts heartbreaking/heartwarming highlight quote yesterday, but now here's more from the swoon-worthy photoshoot and his delightfully quirky interview.  Sigh, yes, moving on from the Ryan/Rachel break …
Discussion: Gabby Babble and Lifeline Live
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X17 Online:
Brit's Monitor Mishap  —  While out with the kids and a court-appointed monitor on Tuesday afternoon, Brit found herself facing a car crash (Brit was not involved) on PCH at Big Rock which forced traffic to the right of the accident scene.  Britney, however, got confused and went around on the left …
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Opens Up About Falling In (and Out of) Love  —  Love hasn't always been kind to Jessica Simpson - even since her divorce from Nick Lachey - but the singer and actress says there's something empowering about the disillusionment that comes with heartbreak.
Natalie Trombetta / Daily Mail:
Skeletal Joely Richardson's latest red carpet shock  —  As Joely Richardson stepped on the red carpet in a daring backless gown, there was not doubt her intention was to dazzle guests with a glamorous look.  —  Instead, the crowd stared in shock at the sight of her exposed ribcage, sunken face and frighteningly thin arms.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, WOW Report and Felt Up
In Touch Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Bad reception costs Britney her boys  —  Where are the Verizon network guys when you need them?  —  Britney Spears has lost the right to see her two sons — simply because her cell phone reception isn't good enough, In Touch has learned exclusively.
Discussion: Dlisted
Jill Lawless / Associated Press:
Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86  —  LONDON - Deborah Kerr, who shared one of Hollywood's most famous kisses and made her mark with such roles as the correct widow in "The King and I" and the unhappy officer's wife in "From Here to Eternity," has died.  She was 86.
Starpulse News Blog:
Claire Danes Has Been In Therapy For 22 Years  —  Stardust actress Claire Danes has undergone therapy for the past 22-years, in a bid to overcome her neurosis.  The 28-year-old first began therapy at the tender age of six - when her parents discovered she was afraid of her imaginary friends.
POPSUGAR:
Matt's Not Ready to See Bourne Go  —  Matt Damon showed off his killer smile at a photocall for The Bourne Ultimatum in Japan today.  The mayhem may have died down here in the states, but clearly the movie is still going strong overseas.  Back in August you guys said that you wanted …
Discussion: Agence France Presse
New York Post:
FAN'S AGONY  —  SECONDS before the lights dimmed at the Cinema Society's screening of "Gone Baby Gone," the director, Ben Affleck, was, well, gone.  "I'm going to go watch the game," we heard him whisper just before he slipped out of the packed IFC Center to see his...
Jocelyn / Make Her Up:
Hot Lips!  —  Here Rebecca Romijn arriving at the Late Show with David Letterman last night.  And I think she looks adorable (even though she has WAY too much foundation on)!  I love how she looks like she stepped right out of the '50's!  Her hair, eyes and lips remind me of the classic TV mom from the '50's!
Discussion: Pretty Boring and OH NO!!
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - Britney's Last Visit With Sean and Jayden  —  Britney had no idea that this visit on Tuesday afternoon at 3pm with Sean and Jayden could be her last until the courts decide to lift her visitation suspension.  As she and her assistant handed the kids over to Kevin's bodyguard …
Discussion: OH NO!!
Myrddin Gwynedd / New Zealand Herald:
Blog: Brad Pitt the stripper, Jolie's family turmoil  —  The latest wicked whispers indicate that Brad Pitt used to be a stripper.  —  The Hollywood heartthrob - now hooked up with the ridiculously beautiful Angelina Jolie with four kids in tow - used to be part of a raunchy club called …
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
 
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