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12:40 AM ET, October 19, 2007

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holymoly.co.uk:
HOLY MOLY EXCLUSIVE: WINO ARRESTED IN NORWAY  —  HHRRRNNK!  —  The meltdown continues.  —  Sources close to Amy Winehouse have just called to let Holy Moly know that Amy Winehouse has been arrested whilst on tour in Bergen, Norway...  Watch this space - unconfirmed reports …
People.com:
FBI Raids Magician David Copperfield's Warehouse  —  Magician David Copperfield has been linked to an FBI investigation, authorities confirmed Thursday.  —  A Las Vegas warehouse operated by Copperfield was raided by 12 agents Wednesday night, TV station KLAS reports.
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TMZ.com:
David Copperfield — Investigated by FBI  —  Magician David Copperfield is being investigated by the FBI.  —  Authorities won't comment about the investigation, but did confirm that agents raided Copperfield's personal belongings Wednesday night.  We're told agents searched a warehouse …
Discussion: celebdirtylaundry.com
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.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Can You Hear Me Now?  —  And here come the excuses!
Discussion: Celebrity Smack! and Vh1 Blog
Tina Dirmann / E! Online:
Source: Britney "Can't Believe This Is Happening"  —  A week ago, Kevin Federline grudgingly consented to allow Britney Spears overnight visits with sons Sean Preston and Jayden James.  —  It didn't take long for him to change his mind.  —  During a closed-door emergency hearing Wednesday …
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Access Hollywood:
Donald Trump On Angelina Jolie: 'She's Not Beauty'  —  Donald Trump is many things.  But one thing he's never been mistaken for is someone afraid to speak his mind.  —  Whether Rosie, Meredith Vieira, Martha Stewart, Mark Cuban or even Merv Griffin, The Donald has never been shy about taking a shot at a fellow celebrity.
Discussion: X17 Online
The Insider Online:
Ellen Cancels Show Tapings  —  After a week fraught with controversy over a little dog named Iggy, ELLEN DeGENERES has canceled two tapings of her TV show today.  —  On the web site for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," a statement was posted today that reads, "Ellen is taking a long weekend and will be back with a new show on Tuesday."
Discussion: Dlisted and Blowing Smoke
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TMZ.com:
Ellen Cancels Taping  —  Ellen DeGeneres has canceled the taping of her show today.  —  This comes days after an emotional week for Ellen, who broke down in tears on Tuesday's show, as she recalled how Iggy the dog was ripped away from her hairstylist's home by a rescue organization.
Discussion: Defamer and OH NO!!
TMZ.com:
Britney Cuts Deal in Hit and Run Case  —  TMZ has learned Britney Spears has settled her civil case with the owner of the car she hit in a parking lot last August.  —  The L.A. City Attorney had filed criminal hit and run charges against Spears.  Law enforcement sources have told TMZ …
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Exclusive!  Private Practice, The Big Bang Theory and The Unit Picked Up  —  The Oceanside Wellness Group is staying open for business.  Yes, word around town is the ABC brass has just officially ordered a full season of Grey's Anatomy spinoff Private Practice, making it the second new series to get that green light.
OK! Magazine:
OK!  Exclusive: J.Lo & Marc Go Shopping For Baby!  —  Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony still aren't speaking about their pregnancy, but their shopping is doing all the talking for them!  —  The parents-to-be visited Petit Tresor, the baby boutique to the stars, Wednesday afternoon to iron …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Rachel Bilson and Minka Kelly are Upskirt Twins  —  Here are Rachel Bilson and Minka Kelly both getting out of the same limo, both wearing black, both really cute, and both having upskirt moments.  And while Rachel was able to keep everything under control, Minka Kelly wasn't so lucky.
J. Harvey / A Socialite's Life:
God Forbid  —  Paris Hilton says that cryogenics could "extend her life by thousands and thousands of years".  She's planning on getting frozen with her dogs and has invested large sums of money in the Cryogenics Institute.  Can she go now?  Seriously, get in the freezer, sweetie.
Discussion: Gone Hollywood
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FemaleFirst:   Paris Hilton's doggy deep freeze
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
Danica Lo / New York Post:
HELL YEAH!  —  WOULD YOU TAKE FASHION ADVICE FROM THIS WOMAN?  —  LOVE her or loathe her, British import Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham is about to foist her fashion philosophies onto an unsuspecting American public with the Nov. 1 launch of her runaway over-the-pond best seller …
MSNBC:
Truth behind Britney's bare assets  —  Plus: Owen Wilson may be back to boozing, Angie doesn't dig Brad's duds  —  As celebrity trends go, the crotch shot is so not hot.  Heck, even Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton started putting on panties two seasons ago.
Ken Lee / People.com:
Sandra Oh and Alexander Payne's Divorce Finalized  —  The divorce between Sandra Oh and Sideways writer-director Alexander Payne was finalized Thursday, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.  —  Although their marital status officially ended on Dec. 22, the former couple took …
Michael K / Dlisted:
I Love A Good MySpace Fight  —  Lindsay Lohan's new man, Riley Giles, and his scorned ex-girlfriend, Breanna Tierney, have taken their issues to MySpace!  —  CrazyDaysandNight s has posted a MySpace conversation between Breanna and Riley that was allegedly leaked to him by one of Riley's friends.
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!!
 
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TMZ.com:
Commish to Brit — Can You Hear Me Now?
Discussion: E! Online and Allie Is Wired
Shaheem Reid / MTV:
Nas Explains Controversial Album Title, Denies Reports Of Label Opposition
Natasha Singer / New York Times:
Why Should Kids Have All the Acne?
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Hugh Gives Rides, Belts It Out for Viva Laughlin
Discussion: OH NO!!
The Smoking Gun:
An Embarrassment Of Riches  —  Loony inmate litigant sues Perez …
Discussion: OH NO!! and Lifeline Live
Perez Hilton:
Lohan ENGAGED???? Don't Believe It!
Discussion: OK! Magazine
Kelly / dailystab.com:
Kate Winslet Is Fabulous
Discussion: That Other Blog
 Earlier Picks: 
Michael K / Dlisted:
"It's Gotten Out Of Hand"
Discussion: Pajiba
Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Katie Holmes' rep says she's not pregnant
X17 Online:
Brit's Monitor Mishap
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Opens Up About Falling In (and Out of) Love
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Mariah Carey-Janet Jackson-Madonna: A Diva Winter
X17 Online:
Britney - Gorgeous in Green
Discussion: Gone Hollywood, OH NO!! and KCBS-TV
 

 
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