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National Enquirer:
DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER'S RACIST RANT — CAUGHT ON TAPE! — Dog Chapman has been captured spewing foul-mouthed racist slurs on a tape obtained exclusively by The NATIONAL ENQUIRER. — And now a civil rights leader is calling for Dog's TV show to be removed from the airwaves.
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TMZ.com:
Dog Chapman's Hate-Filled Tirade — The National Enquirer has obtained an explosive and shocking racist rant spewed by Duane Dog Chapman. — WARNING: THIS AUDIO CONTAINS STRONG AND OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE — The Enquirer says they have two tapes of the Dog hurling insults at his son, Tucker, during an undated telephone conversation.
TMZ.com:
A&E Suspends Production on "Dog the Bounty Hunter" — A&E issued the following statement to TMZ: "A&E has just learned of the story released by the National Enquirer concerning Duane Dog Chapman. — We take this matter very seriously. Pending an investigation, we have suspended production on the series.
People.com:
Dog the Bounty Hunter Duane Chapman Apologizes for Racist Slurs — Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane "Dog" Chapman is apologizing for making racist slurs in a phone call to his son that was taped and made public in the National Enquirer. — His show's network, A&E, announced it had halted production …
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TMZ.com:
Dog — I'm No Imus! — TMZ has reached out to Dog the Bounty Hunter for comment on his racist rant, caught on audiotape and published by the National Enquirer. We were told Dog would not say anything, but we were referred to his pastor. — Pastor Tim Storey, an African-American …
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Defamer
Starpulse News Blog:
Britney Spears In New Cocaine Controversy — Britney Spears invited a man to snort cocaine off her chest during a wild party at her Hollywood mansion just two days after losing visitation rights to see her sons, it has been reported. — Scott Kohler, 29, claims he and a group of 10 …
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Perez Hilton:
Trainwreck In The Morning — Ryan Seacrest managed to get Britney Spears on his radio show Wednesday morning. Barely. — It was one hot mess! — Unable to speak in full sentences, Britney's "interview" was filled with a lot of uncomfortable silences and her friend Alli …
TMZ.com:
Lane Garrison Sentenced to Prison — A judge has sentenced "Prison Break" star Lane Garrison to a total of forty months — nearly four years — in state prison for the drunk driving crash that caused the death of 17-year-old Vahagn Setian. — Before sentencing, a highly emotional Garrison told …
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Contactmusic.com:
HILTON SUED FOR 'STEALING' LOOK — PARIS HILTON is being sued by a woman who claims the blonde socialite 'stole' her look. The Simple Life star has been accused of causing "emotional distress" to fellow Californian, Nicolle O'Neill, who fancies herself as an inspiration to the party-loving heiress.
People.com:
Lance Armstrong & Ashley Olsen's Latest N.Y. Hookup — Lance Armstrong and Ashley Olsen appear to be getting friendly: The unlikely twosome have met up at least twice this week while the former Tour de France champ is in town for the New York Marathon, sources tell PEOPLE.
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Daily Blabber
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey Chops Hilary Swank's Hair — Beehive? Bob? Crewcut? Mullet? Hilary Swank's next hairdo is out of her hands, as Oprah Winfrey took the shears to the Oscar winner as part of a charity effort airing Friday on her talk show. — Swank, 33, is likely to end up with a short 'do …
New York Post:
OWEN'S OPEN-DOOR POLICY — TO prove to fellow restroom users he's not up to any funny business, Owen Wilson has taken to relieving himself with the stall door open. Despite having been spotted enjoying an occasional cocktail, Kate Hudson's ex is trying to prove he is not partaking of any other substances.
New York Post:
FULL-COURT PRESS — FRESH off his split from fiancée Selita Ebanks, Nick Cannon is moving on. He has a major crush on Miss USA Rachel Smith and he's been going all-out trying to win her over. "Last week, he sent her several dozen roses, chocolates and balloons," said a source.
Warner Brothers / The Insider Online:
Victoria Beckham Talks Babies with Ellen! — Turns out Posh and Ellen have a lot in common! — Fashionista VICTORIA "Posh Spice" BECKHAM is sitting down on "The ELLEN DEGENERES Show" Thursday for some real girl talk — about her new star pals, babies and her three boys — and we have the exclusive preview!
Ben Widdicombe / NY Daily News:
For Owen Wilson, Jessica Simpson's just what doc ordered — Jessica Simpson sure makes a great anti-depressant. — She and Owen Wilson have been spotted on a date in Los Angeles, according to the new issue of Star magazine. — The two dined Sunday at the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica before retiring to his Malibu home.
Michael Ausiello / community.tvguide.com:
Ausiello Report — Eliza Dushku Lures Joss Whedon Back to TV! — Short of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunion movie, this is just about the best news you could ask for: Eliza Dushku and Joss Whedon are reteaming for a new series! (Told ya it would be worth tearing yourself away from the candy corn to drop by The Ausiello Report.)
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Ain't It Cool News
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Lance Bass: The Gay Divorcé — Of all the members of 'N Sync, who would have guessed that Lance Bass was the first to take the marital plunge? — But the former boy-bander has revealed exclusively to E! News that back in "like, '99, 2000," owing to "one of those crazy moments," …
OK! Magazine:
OK! Sneak Peek: Amy Poehler's New Gap Ad — When you combine the powers of TV's most hilarious couple — Amy Poehler of Saturday Night Live and her hubby, Arrested Development's Will Arnett — you know you're in for a good time. — "It was literally like a four-hour stand-up routine!" …