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Ken Lee / People.com:
Hit-and-Run Charge Against Britney Spears Dismissed — A misdemeanor hit-and-run charge was dismissed against Britney Spears in a Van Nuys, Calif., court Thursday. — She also pleaded not guilty to another charge of driving without a valid California driver's license.
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Britney Spears Bikini Pictures Make Me Sad — If you've been following the downward spiral of Britney Spears' life, you already know how completely F-ed her life is, so you probably don't need these Britney Spears bikini pictures as further proof. I'd just like to point out that this Britney Spears …
USA Today:
Britney throws a few sparks on 'Blackout' — Britney Spears hasn't been able to lose the paparazzi in recent months, but she does joyously lose herself in music on her new Blackout(* * ½ out of four), out Tuesday. — The notorious party girl's first studio album in four years is wall …
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Simpson Forgets Her Bra And Panties! — Here's Jessica Simpson looking sexy as hell at the Frederick's of Hollywood 2008 Spring Collection Fashion Show. I'm definitely lovin' the just-got-out-of-bed hair she's got going on. Unfortunately, for some reason Jessica is wearing a dress to the event.
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Dave Dondoneau / Honolulu Advertiser:
'Lost' actor Daniel Dae Kim accused of DUI — video — Daniel Dae Kim, who stars as Jin-Soo Kwon on ABC's hit TV series "Lost," was arrested early this morning on suspicion of drunken driving. — Details of his DUI arrest haven't been released yet, but police said he was arrested around 3 …
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Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Nicole Richie: Loves to Dis Joel Madden's Ex — A source tells Us Weekly that Nicole Richie, 26, teases Joel Madden, 28, about his two-and-a-half-year relationship with singer-actress Hilary Duff, 20. — "She will ask if he's going to watch Lizzie McGuire DVDs or listen to Hilary's albums," says the source.
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Paris's Trip to Rwanda Is Postponed — Paris Hilton's first major post-jail philanthropic effort - her planned trip to Rwanda - has been postponed by the foundation that organized it. — "Due to the restructuring of the Playing for Good Foundation, the philanthropic trip to Rwanda …
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E! Online:
Chew on This — Scarlett Johansson is rumored to give Ryan Reynolds an oral present for his birthday...and it's so not what you're thinking! Plus, Joaquin Phoenix has a new honey, and why are Jake and Reese so suddenly cozy for the cameras? And who's to blame for the Iggy fiasco? — Love Bites?
Harjeet Mander / Entertainmentwise:
Natalie Portman: 'I Won't Do Nude Scenes Again' — Actress talks about her awkwardness while baring all for new film... Natalie Portman has said she will never get naked again on the big screen after regretting a nude scene in her new short film Hotel Chevalier.
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Molly / POPSUGAR:
Finally, A Good Look at Reese & Jake's Roman Lovefest! — Um, could Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal's Roman Holiday be any cuter? Earlier in the week we got a tiny glimpse at the two of them being all openly lovey in Italy and now here are a whole bunch more photos! So fun.
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OK! Magazine:
OK! Exclusive: Lynne Spears to Publish Tell-All Autobiography — Lynne Spears will publish an autobiography detailing the trials and tribulations of raising superstar children, OK! can exclusively confirm. — Set for a spring 2008 release, mama Spears' memoir will give readers and fans …
NY Daily News:
$2M up magician David Copperfield's sleeve? — Nothing makes a problem disappear faster than money. But did David Copperfield really offer a Seattle woman $2 million if she'd drop her rape charge against him? — The famed illusionist allegedly promised that much in cash to his accuser …
Daily Mail:
Before he was Bond: Semi-nude portrait of Sean Connery reveals his early promise — Before he was Bond - Sir Sean Connery was already gaining a reputation for his handsome looks. — And judging from this recently unearthed canvas, set to go on display at a major exhibition - it's not hard to see why.
Alex Blagg / Best Week Ever:
REALITY VICTIMS UNIT: Meet Gavin, My Friend Who Went On A Date With LC From The Hills — [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Please credit Bestweekever.tv] — I don't normally watch MTV's pseudo-reality dope opera The Hills (because I'm not much of masochist), but when I heard Gavin Beasley …
K.C. Baker / People.com:
Expectant Mom Julianna Margulies Is 'Doing Great' — Pregnancy seems to agree with mommy-to-be Julianna Margulies. Looking gorgeous in a short, camel hair coat that showed off her ever-growing belly, the former E.R. star told PEOPLE she's "doing great" at Wednesday's Cinema Society premiere …
Sara Hammel / People.com:
Latest Celebrity Feud: Lance Bass vs. 50 Cent — Lance Bass (left) and 50 Cent — Forget the East Coast-West Coast rap rivalries of the past. The latest celebrity feud has a former boybander and a top rap star dishing out threats. — Lance Bass and 50 Cent (real name: Curtis James Jackson III) …
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Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Orlando Bloom's Model Gal — Orlando Bloom's love life sure is blooming! — In addition to his recent fling with Jessica Simpson, 27, the Pirates of the Caribbean hunk, 30, is on a fast-track romance with model Miranda Kerr, 24. — "They've been friends for a long time," a source tells Us Weekly.
Queerty:
ELLEN AND PORTIA HEADED TO SPLITSVILLE? — Could it be?! Are Star staffers and their anonymous sources right when they allege Ellen's breakdown last week stemmed from domestic havoc? From the current issue, which hit stands today. … Our worlds are crumbling.
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