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3:50 PM ET, October 18, 2007

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Molly / POPSUGAR:
Britney's Visitation Rights Suspended  —  Just when things with Britney were looking slightly more stable, she has lost her visitation rights with Sean Preston and Jayden James.  TMZ is reporting that at yesterday's surprise custody hearing Britney Spears' visitation rights were suspended.
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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
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Another Day, Another Britney Custody Hearing
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
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
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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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 and The Blemish
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Times of India:
Fair weather Danes
Discussion: Dlisted and Holy Candy
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.
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 …
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
Associated Press:
John Goodman checks out of rehab center  —  MALIBU, Calif. - John Goodman has checked out of rehab after being treated for an undisclosed reason.  It was unclear how long the actor was treated, or when he was released.  —  "For my family and myself, I voluntarily took the necessary steps …
Discussion: Seriously? OMG! and Daily Blabber
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The Insider Online:
John Goodman Exits Rehab
Discussion: Dlisted and OH NO!!
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.
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...
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Mariah Carey-Janet Jackson-Madonna: A Diva Winter  —  Mariah-Janet-Madonna: A Diva Winter  —  Mariah Carey has postponed the release of her new album, previously scheduled for Dec. 4, until next February.  —  At that rate, the album, a follow-up to "The Emancipation of Mimi," will be bumping right into a new CD from Madonna.
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
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!!
Ryan Stewart / Cinematical:
EXCLUSIVE: Shannyn Sossamon In Contention for Wonder Woman in 'Justice League of America'  —  Cinematical has learned conclusively that actress Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight's Tale, One Missed Call) has auditioned for director George Miller for the upcoming film Justice League of America.
Discussion: TunaFlix and I Watch Stuff
 
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Hot Lips!  —  Here Rebecca Romijn arriving at the Late Show …
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