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3:30 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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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
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.
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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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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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.
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 …
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.
Ben Clerkin / Daily Mail:
Spice Girls' raunchy photoshoot proves they may be older but they're not past it  —  It is a sexy new look that the Spice Girls desperately hope will show their younger pop rivals they can still compete in the glamour stakes.  —  Posing for a raunchy photo shoot, they want to prove to the likes …
Discussion: Celebrity Smack! and dailystab.com
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Daily Mail:
Spice check aisle three! Posh goes to Tesco
Discussion: URBAN-HOOPLA.COM …
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
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
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 …
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
 
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