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2:45 PM ET, November 12, 2007

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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 …
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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 …
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.
Discussion: Gone Hollywood and Lenzism.com
Mark Cina / Us Weekly:
Kanye West's Mother Dies During Plastic Surgery  —  Donda West, mother of Kanye West, died Saturday, a spokesman for the rapper tells Usmagazine.com.  —  She was 58.  —  A rep tells BBC News that she passed away in L.A. from "complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure."  —  No more details were given.
The Insider Online:
UPDATE: KANYE'S MOM DIES FOLLOWING COSMETIC PROCEDURE  —  KANYE WEST's mother DONDA died Saturday in Los Angeles and now CNN is confirming she passed away following a cosmetic procedure.  She was 58.  The publicist for the rapper's mom did not give details about the procedure or the exact cause of death.
Discussion: OH NO!! and Real Talk NY
Us Weekly:   Kanye West  —  Born the son of an English professor …
OK! Magazine:   Kanye West's Mother Dies From Surgery Complications
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 …
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New York Post:
Model Rains On Nello Umbrella  —  RESTAURATEUR Nello Balan is at war with a stunning model he says borrowed his $1,000 umbrella to stay dry, then got mad when he wanted it back and had a pal return it with a vengeance - broken in two.  —  It all started when Nello lent his leather …
Cele|bitchy:   Kate Hudson and Heath Ledger or Kate Hudson and Orlando Bloom?
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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Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Tom Cruise's disappointing weekend  —  Plus: 'Scrubs' stars have no love for Tara Reid; weekend box office  —  Tom Cruise's "Lions for Lambs" lacked bite at the box office, but United Artist reps aren't worried.  —  Video  —  Scoop: Cruise strikes out  —  Nov. 12: Courtney Hazlett talks …
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.
Us Weekly:
Ellen DeGeneres' Old Dog Iggy Stars in New Commercial  —  Those still worried about Ellen DeGeneres' former dog Iggy can breathe a sigh of relief: The little guy is doing just fine.  —  The 5-month-old Affenpinscher mix is returning to the spotlight, shooting a new Public Service Announcement …
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ETonline:
IGGY ON THE SET!  —  Exclusive: Iggy on the ET set!
Discussion: Dlisted and Lifeline Live
New York Post:
SEXUAL FEELING  —  EVAN Rachel Wood has no problem kissing women.  "I'm not a lesbian, but I don't think it's weird or gross or anything," the hottie girlfriend of Marilyn Manson tells YRB magazine.  "I wouldn't go so far as to say that I'm bisexual - I don't sleep with women.
Discussion: Gabby Babble
TMZ.com:
Bud Bundy's Amazon-dot-Woman  —  David Faustino's got himself a new girlfriend — and she's got a good 8 inches on him! (your joke here)  —  TMZ caught the former "Married ... with Children" star outside of the Newsroom Cafe on Robertson Blvd. last night, where the recently divorced Faustino showed off …
Discussion: OH NO!! and News Bog Gossip
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Reese Witherspoon's Son Gets Job Offer  —  Having famous parents sure can be helpful to one's career.  Just ask Deacon Witherspoon.  —  Though only 4, the son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe (his folks are divorced) has a job all lined up for himself now that his mom reportedly …
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!
FemaleFirst:
Nicolette Sheridan pregnant  —  Nicolette Sheridan is reportedly pregnant with her first child.  —  The 'Desperate Housewives' star - who is engaged to singer Michael Bolton - is thrilled after discovering she is expecting.  —  A show source said: "She's absolutely glowing and her pregnancy is the buzz of the set."
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Agence France Presse:
British singer Winehouse's husband back in court
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OK! Magazine:
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OK! Magazine:
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Reveals Baby's Name On-Air
Veryvera / I'm Not Obsessed:
Katharine McPhee And January Jones Have Similar Taste In Dresses
Discussion: Right Celebrity and OH NO!!
Chris Evans / Breath of Fresh Ink.com:
Christina Aguilera's Drag Queen Baby Shower
Discussion: Dlisted
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Report: Prince Harry and Girlfriend Chelsy Davy Split
Discussion: Allie Is Wired and Celebamour
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Rick / TunaFlix:
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Discussion: Hollywoodtuna
New York Post:
SAVE OUR DOGS  —  RUSSELL Simmons stars in a public service …
Sparkle-C / Celebrity Gossip Featuring …:
New Lindsay Lohan Upskirt Pictures
X17 Online:
It Happens To The Best Of Us, Lindsay!
Ben Clerkin / Daily Mail:
Spice Girls' raunchy photoshoot proves they may be older but they're not past it
New York Post:
JESSICA FAN'S A CRASH DUMMY
New York Post:
UNMANAGEABLE  —  THINGS in Britney Spears' world just got a little nuttier.
Discussion: Dlisted, TMZ.com and POPSUGAR
 

 
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:
PlayAI, which uses AI to clone voices for $49 per month and recently rolled out AI agents, raised a $20M seed co-led by 500 Startups and Kindred Ventures

Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:
Press freedom groups send six questions to the Scott Trust over The Observer sale, including why there is only one bidder and why staff can't speak out freely

 
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