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12:40 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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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Another Day, Another Britney Custody Hearing
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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 and WOW Report
National Enquirer:
"LINDSAY STOLE MY FIANCÉ"  —  "Lindsay Lohan stole my fiancé and wrecked my life!"  —  In an explosive NATIONAL ENQUIRER interview, a bitter Breanna Tierney lashed out at the Mean Girls star — who's fresh out of rehab and embroiled in a new man-stealing scandal.
TMZ.com:
Ellen's Last Words on Iggy — Stop the Violence!  —  After pleading over the airwaves for Iggy the Dog for the past few days, Ellen DeGeneres is giving her final statement about the situation.  —  After her usual dance onto the set of her talk show, a somber DeGeneres told the audience …
Discussion: Spilled Inq and Cele|bitchy
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Marla Lehner / People.com:
Ryan Gosling Consoled Fans After Rachel McAdams Split  —  Ryan Gosling says his Notebook costar Rachel McAdams was "one of the great loves of my life" - but when the couple split several months ago, he ended up consoling fans.  —  "Women are mad at me," Gosling, 26, tells GQ magazine in its November issue.
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Quote of the Day — Ryan Gosling Melts Our Hearts
Discussion: Lifeline Live
EW.com:
The Confessions of Carrie Underwood  —  As she releases her sophomore CD, ''American Idol'''s best-selling (and very private) singer talks candidly about those awards-show scandals, country music's ''haters'' — and nosy Victoria's Secret shoppers  —  This much we know about Carrie Underwood:
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.
TMZ.com:
Lohan's New Boytoy — Their Special CONnection  —  Lindsay Lohan's new rehabbarific boyfriend has a lot in common with Lindz — he's been busted for DUI and drugs!  Isn't it lovely that they're recovering together!  Good for them!  —  TMZ obtained this mugshot of Riley Giles …
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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...
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.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
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
OK! Magazine:
Why Doesn't Disney Have Vanessa's Back?  —  After OK! exclusively broke the story Wednesday morning that Vanessa Hudgens had been given the boot from the upcoming High School Musical 3 by Disney, the teen star's personal publicist (not a Disney employee) seemed to magically appear …
Jed Dreben / People.com:
Scrubs Star John C. McGinley and Wife Expecting a Baby Girl  —  Scrubs star John C. McGinley and wife Nicole Kessler will welcome a new member of their family in the new year.  —  "We're having a baby!" a beaming McGinley, 48, announced exclusively to PEOPLE at Wednesday's Scrubs Season 7 …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Star:
Hollywood Stylists Tell All: The Dirt on Charlie Sheen, Kelly Ripa & More Celebs!  —  CHARLIE SHEEN: YOU'VE GOT NAIL!  —  Perhaps Charlie Sheen has been a little too preoccupied by his nasty custody battle with his ex-wife Denise Richards — because his personal hygiene is seriously being neglected!
New York Post:
LINDSAY'S UNCLE IN DWI BUST  —  ANOTHER member of Lindsay Lohan's family has been busted for DWI and drugs.  Her uncle, Matthew Sullivan, was allegedly caught drunk and in pos session of marijuana by Long Island cops.  Sullivan, 46, of Merrick, was stopped by state troop ers on...
Discussion: WOW Report and Celebrity Mound
celebtv.com:
PRINCE SUED FOR OVER $1 MILLION  —  According to documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and first obtained by CelebTV.com, Prince is being sued—to the tune of over $1 million.  —  On Tuesday, Ian C. Lewis filed a civil suit against the singer for breach of contract and fraud …
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The Insider Online:
John Goodman Exits Rehab  —  The actor takes steps to maintain his sobriety.  —  Former "Roseanne" star JOHN GOODMAN just got out of rehab and is speaking exclusively to "The Insider" on the experience.  —  The actor says, "For my family and myself, I voluntarily took the necessary steps to remain sober the rest of my life."
Discussion: Dlisted and OH NO!!
 
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Doug Ferguson / Yahoo! Sports:
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Richard Simpson / Daily Mail:
Pay me £50m by Friday or I'll see you in court, Heather tells Macca
Discussion: Dlisted and Showbiz Spy
Hollyscoop:
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The Insider Online:
'Hannah Montana' Coming to a Theater Near You
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
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The Sun:
PARIS HILTON has dumped hunky Swedish toyboy Alex Vaggo — because he's "too shy".
popbytes:
NICOLE RICHIE'S BABY - MORE DRAMA?!?
TMZ.com:
Chris Crocker: 14:58, 14:59, Ding!
Discussion: Blowing Smoke
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Brit Debuts "F—k Off" Jacket
popbytes:
JEN TO BRAD: "I HATE YOU!"
 

 
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A profile of the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year winner, an Afghan woman who works anonymously and covers the plight of women under Taliban rule

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Pakistani TV host Matiullah Jan was picked up off the street and charged with terrorism after investigating claims of casualties in a protest march in Islamabad

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