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6:20 PM ET, November 12, 2007

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TMZ.com:
Evidence of When Kanye's Mom Died  —  Sources have confirmed to TMZ that Donda West, rapper Kanye West's mother, may have died either on the operating table or shortly after the procedure while in a recovery room.  —  Here's what we know: Sources tell us several months ago …
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Donda West Warned About Surgery  —  TMZ has learned that just weeks before Donda West died, a plastic surgeon refused to perform procedures on her because of a health condition that could have led to a heart attack.  —  We've learned Beverly Hills physician, Dr. Andre Aboolian …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Lifeline Live
BBC:
Kanye's mother dies after surgery  —  The mother of rap star Kanye West has died at the age of 58 after cosmetic surgery developed complications.  —  Dr Donda West, who managed the star's businesses and educational foundation and was the subject of his song Hey Mama, died in Los Angeles on Saturday.
TMZ.com:
Fire Dept. Called to Donda West's Home  —  TMZ has learned Dr. Donda West was at her home when 911 was called.  —  We're told that at 7:35 PM Saturday night, paramedics responded to a 911 call and transported West to nearby Centinela Freeman Hospital in Marina del Rey.  We're told it was a "sick person call."
People.com:
Kanye West's Mother, Donda, Dies  —  Donda West, the mother and onetime manager of rapper Kanye West, died Saturday in Los Angeles.  —  A spokesperson for the family had no other details at this time.  —  West, 58, a retired professor and former chairwoman of the Chicago State University English department …
TMZ.com:
L.A. County Coroner Investigating West's Death  —  The L.A. County Coroner confirms to TMZ that they are investigating the death of Donda West due to complications from surgery.  —  They will be performing an autopsy this week, possibly on Wednesday.  —  We're also told West died at Centinela Hospital in Marina del Rey.
Discussion: Dlisted
The Insider Online:
UPDATE: KANYE'S MOM DIES FOLLOWING COSMETIC PROCEDURE
Discussion: OH NO!! and Real Talk NY
Daily Mail:
Angelina has a sticky red carpet moment AND a wardrobe malfunction  —  It's hard not to envy Hollywood star Angelina Jolie pictured with arm wrapped round one of the world's sexiest men, actor Brad Pitt at the premiere of her new film Beowulf.  But on closer inspection …
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People.com:
Brad Covers Angelina at Premiere  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at London Beowulf premiere  —  It was a cold night in London on Sunday, and Angelina Jolie should know.  —  The stunner strutted the red carpet for the U.K. premiere of her latest film, the computer animated Beowulf …
TMZ.com:
Brit's Peeps Say Drugs are Prescription, Bitch  —  More Britney Spears people are coming forward, in the wake of the TMZ story that Britney tested positive for drugs last week.  —  A Brit source tells us, "The only thing that comes on the results are the prescriptions, that the court doctor prescribed."
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TMZ.com:
Analyzing Britney's Urine — It's Not Provigil  —  There are reports circulating that Britney's positive drug test last week was the result of Provigil, a prescription for treatment of narcolepsy.  Well, we're told it ain't so.  —  In generic drug testing — the type performed on Britney …
OK! Magazine:
OK!  Exclusive: Posh Pregnant Again?  —  It's been a busy baby year for the Spice Girls, as two of the four lovely ladies gave birth.  First, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown welcomed her second child Angel Iris into the world on April 3, and then Emma Bunton had a Baby Spice of her own, when she birthed little boy Beau on Aug. 10.
Discussion: Dlisted
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Ben Clerkin / Daily Mail:
Spice Girls' raunchy photoshoot proves they may be older but they're not past it
Rav Singh / News of the World:
Mucca's TEN new bombshell tapes  —  THE News of the World reveals the sensational contents of Heather Mills' secret 'box of evidence' in her divorce battle with Paul McCartney—including a claim he branded her "a one-legged bitch".  —  The stash, securely locked away in the vaults of posh banker Coutts …
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Michael K / Dlisted:   One Legged Bitch  —  Heather Mills has a recording …
Michael K / Dlisted:
There's A Mirror Behind You  —  Any good and smart slut knows that after giving a bj you have to check your teeth and lips for any sort of disturbance.  Disturbances like lipstick on your teeth or chunky jizz in between your molars.  Paris Hilton is not a good slut.  Check your damn teeth, bitch!
Us Weekly:
Singer Alicia Keys Admits That's Not Her Real Name  —  Alicia Keys' mom wasn't exactly fallin' for the professional name her daughter initially wanted.  —  The NYC-born singer, 27 — née Alicia Augello-Cook — says that she had a tough time figuring out a professional name, so she began thumbing through the dictionary.
New York Post:
LOCKING LIPS  —  FORGET Dax Shephard; Kate Hudson has moved on to an actual movie star.  Hudson, having dumped funnyman Shephard, was linked to Dane Cook, but Thursday night she only had eyes for Heath Ledger.  Spies at Beatrice Inn said they spent their evening at the trendy watering hole "kissing and making out."
Tim Nudd / People.com:
No Kids Just Yet for Sarah Michelle Gellar  —  Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. have known each other for 10 years and have been married for more than five.  But it still might be a while before they begin to raise a family.  —  "You can't be selfish and have a child," Gellar, 30, tells Maxim in its December issue.
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Penelope and Javier Play Hide-and-Seek  —  Penelope Cruz made her way around LA this weekend, doing her best to avoid being photographed with her man Javier Bardem.  Even though these two let the cat way out of the bag with their romantic trip to the Maldives, it doesn't look like they're ready …
People.com:
Brooke Burke, David Charvet Expecting Another Baby  —  Brooke Burke and her fiancé, David Charvet, are expecting a baby, due next spring, her rep Nancy Iannios tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  Together, the couple already have a daughter, Heaven Rain, born this year on Jan. 8
Discussion: The Insider Online
 
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