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5:30 PM ET, November 8, 2007

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TMZ.com:
Brit's Lawyer to Judge — You're Not a Pop Star  —  Britney Spears' lawyer has just told the Commissioner in the custody case that he just don't understand what it takes to be a pop star.  —  As TMZ first reported, K-Fed's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, went to court this morning …
The Insider Online:   Britney Must Provide Court Working Phone No.
Jose Lambiet / Palm Beach Post:
Rourke arrested in Miami Beach on DUI charge  —  Hollywood star Mickey Rourke was arrested in Miami Beach this morning.  —  The charge: DUI - on his baby-blue Vespa.  —  The star of Angel Heart and Sin City was booked at 9:30 a.m. at the Miami-Dade Pre-trial Detention Center in Miami and held on $1,000 bond.
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Mickey Rourke Busted ... on a Vespa!!  —  Actor Mickey Rourke was arrested for DUI this morning in Miami Beach, riding his blue-green Vespa.  Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, is that you?!  —  Jose Lambiet of the Palm Beach Post broke the story this morning.
Discussion: OH NO!!, Wizbang Pop! and Holy Candy
WPLG-TV:
Actor Mickey Rourke Leaves Miami Jail  —  Police Say He Was Driving Scooter Drunk  —  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Actor Mickey Rourke left a Miami jail Thursday afternoon after being arrested for driving under the influence while riding a Vespa scooter erratically in Miami Beach.
Michael K / Dlisted:   On A Baby Blue Vespa
Daily Mail:
Police batter down Amy Winehouse's door in dramatic afternoon raid  —  Police smashed their way into the home of Amy Winehouse today in a dramatic afternoon raid.  —  Armed with a battering ram and crowbars, specially-trained officers forced their way into the singer's home.
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Linda Marx / People.com:
It's Official: Jennifer Lopez Confirms Pregnancy  —  It's perhaps America's worst-kept secret - but after weeks of speculation, Jennifer Lopez finally confirmed her pregnancy Wednesday night during a Miami stop on her El Cantante Tour.  —  "Marc and I are expecting a baby!" the glowing singer announced to a shocked audience.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Rihanna Gets Grabby with the Girls  —  So, who wants to see Rihanna grabbing the breasts of another woman?  Yeah, that's what I thought.  Not too sure what the story is behind these candid Rihanna pictures, but who cares, right?  We all love it when our favourite celebs act out their naughty little fantasies in front of the camera.
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Access Hollywood:
Kellie Pickler Moved To Tears At CMA Awards  —  Kellie Pickler, "American Idol" alum, was swept away with emotion during her performance at the CMA Awards on Wednesday night.  —  The singer performed, "I Wonder," which tackles her relationship with her estranged mother …
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Just Jared:
Rumer & Zoe Love Leg Grabbing  —  Rumer Willis puts the squeeze on fellow actress celebuspawn Zoe Kravitz at the DKNY Delicious Night fragrance launch party on Wednesday in New York City.  —  The twosome teased photographers with a night full of leg-grabbing and hugging.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
TMZ.com:
Hallmark to Paris: It's Your Fault People Make Fun of You  —  Hallmark is responding to Paris Hilton's lawsuit, in which she claims they used her image to sell cards — and their explanation to her could be an open greeting card to young Hollywood:  —  The company's motion to dismiss said …
Roryk / holymoly.co.uk:
DISASTER AVERTED  —  If you were incredulous at yesterday's news that Lily Allen would be the new face (and everything else) of lingerie specialists Agent Provocateur, you wouldn't have been alone.  Apparently it came as news to AP too.  According to Vogue, the third instalment of the ad campaign …
The Post Chronicle:
'Down To Earth' Tom Cruise Dumps Cellphone, Watch, Email, Wallet  —  Tom Cruise refuses to have a mobile phone, watch or an email address.  —  The 'Lions for Lambs' star claims he is down-to-earth despite his Hollywood status and £125 million fortune, and has no interest in modern gadgets or accessories.
Discussion: Dlisted and Blowing Smoke
Star:
Lauren & Heidi's Secret Meeting: Are They Friends Again?  —  It seems Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag have put their differences aside and ended their celebrity feud.  The Hills stars were seen together the weekend before Halloween getting into Lauren's black Mercedes convertible …
CelebrityWonder.com:
PINK KISSES WOMAN  —  Pink has been seen kissing a woman, further fueling reports her marriage is in trouble.  —  The "Stupid Girls" singer - who has been plagued by rumors her relationship with her motocross star husband Carey Hart is on the rocks - is allegedly so tired of her husband's dalliances …
Discussion: Glitterati Gossip and OH NO!!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Let's Run Over Some Paps!  —  This is pretty sad.  I'm actually excited that Brit Brit got a new car, because I was sick of looking at her old, beat up, dirty one.  I was even more sick of seeing those baby shoes and plastic pumpkins on the dashboard.  I do need help.
Discussion: Wendy Wayrad and Glitterati Gossip
 
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