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4:45 PM ET, January 9, 2008

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TMZ.com:
Brit Naked Pics Shopped All Over Town  —  The photo agency that employs Britney's creepy BFF is denying reports that they are shopping around nude pics of Britney Spears.  But we've learned they most certainly are.  Pants on fire!!  —  TMZ has confirmed that the semi-nude pics of Brit Brit …
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X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - Adnan's Britney Pix Go For $57,000, NOT $5 Million!  —  Sources tell X17online exclusively that an Australian magazine has license the “semi-nude” photos of Britney, pitched by Adnan's agency Finalpixx, for $57,000.  It's a far cry from the $5 million they were asking …
TMZ.com:
Brit's Parents Tried to Commit Her  —  TMZ has learned Britney's parents — especially her dad — have been earnestly trying for months to get her committed into a mental hospital for a bipolar disorder.  —  We know Jamie Spears in particular has felt since last summer that Brit was suffering …
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TMZ.com:
Spears Fam Attacks Phil: You Totally Betrayed Us!  —  Jamie and Lynne Spears slammed — and we mean slammed — Dr. Phil this morning, calling the way he handled his contact with Britney a betrayal, inappropriate and a total breach of their trust.  —  Spears family rep Lou Taylor told Meredith Vieira on the …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Britney's Family: Dr. Phil Violated Trust  —  Dr. Phil (left) and Lynne Spears  —  Britney Spears's family is accusing Dr. Phil McGraw of violating their trust by making public statements about his hospital visit with the troubled pop star and his call for her to receive therapy.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears' Aunt: “She Needs to Be on Suicide Watch”
Discussion: MSNBC, POPSUGAR, The Blemish and E! Online
Bloom Blog:   Dr Phil, Britney Spears, Dr Drew, and Patient Privacy Law
TMZ.com:
What an Idiot! Brit Puffs at the Pump
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Ken Lee / People.com:
Lawyer: Cops Issued Restraining Order Against Britney Spears  —  LAPD officers slapped Britney Spears with a temporary restraining order last Thursday night during her custody standoff, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  Called an “emergency protective order,” it is enforced for five business days.
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OK! Magazine:
World Britney Exclusive: “I Would Die For My Boys!”  —  The whole world watched last week as Britney Spears, locked inside her home with her youngest child, left even the most faithful fan questioning her ability to be a good parent to her two young boys, Sean Preston, 2, and 1-year-old Jayden James.
Jen Heger / PageSix.com:
Britney's Scared to Seek Help  —  Britney Spears knows that she needs psychological help, but is afraid to seek treatment because she fears she will lose her kids forever, a source close to the pop star tells PageSix.com exclusively.  —  The insider reveals that the troubled singer's meltdown …
NY Daily News:
Will Smith boosting Scientology  —  Will Smith has joined the ranks of Hollywood power players actively recruiting for the Church of Scientology.  —  Big stars traditionally distribute “wrap presents” to crew members after completing a film.  His recent gift after wrapping next summer's comedy …
Arotondo / PageSix.com:
REVEALED: Britney's Boyfriend's Wife  —  Adnan Ghalib's wife has come forward, denying any part in a rumored financial scam to snare Britney Spears.  —  AzLynn Berry, who is separated from the paparazzo now dating the faltering pop tart, has reportedly moved out of Los Angeles to escape …
Discussion: X17 Online and Holy Candy
Gavin Edwardsposted / Rolling Stone:
Johnny Depp Sings  —  After belting for the first time in “Sweeney Todd,” Depp rocks out on his life in music  —  Attend the tale of Johnny Depp: still Hollywood's most perverse superstar, he has followed up the family-friendly Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy with Sweeney Todd …
Discussion: Dlisted and Holy Candy
Michael K / Dlisted:
Paula Abdul Is Bringing Crazy Back  —  Thank Jeebus Paula Abdul is bringing the crazy.  I'm a little burnt out from Brit Brit's insanity and somebody should takeover the crazy reigns just for a second.  Paula reportedly had a complete breakdown in the middle of the airport.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez: Who Didn't Know I Was Pregnant?  —  Jennifer Lopez is amazed people were surprised when she finally unleashed the big secret and announced she was pregnant.  —  “I kind of feel like everybody knew anyway,” the singer tells Harper's Bazaar for its February issue.
OK! Magazine:
Tara Reid: “I'm Not Anorexic!”  —  Even when she's not making movies, Tara Reid is making headlines.  In recent weeks, tabloids have published photos of the suddenly slimmer actress, sparking rumors of an eating disorder.  —  “I'm not too thin,” Tara, 32, insists in an exclusive interview and photo shoot in the new issue of OK!.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Natalie Portman Has Big Fake Breasts  —  If you've every wondered what it would be like if Natalie Portman had really big boobs, wonder no more.  But don't worry, Natalie didn't get breast implants.  But she did apparently stuff her bra real good for her role in the upcoming My Blueberry Nights.
Laura Roberts / Daily Mail:
Ripped Rhydian: X Factor runner-up has the muscles but not the tan to fit in with the beach hunks  —  With his bulging muscles, Rhydian Roberts clearly need have no worries about having sand kicked in his face.  —  But fellow Britons might be tempted to splash him with sunblock.
Discussion: Goss UK and Me-me-me.tv
Sean Borg / PageSix.com:
Lauren Conrad Quits The Hills!  —  ....Well, kind of.  PageSix.com has learned that former Laguna Beach star Lauren Conrad is set to move out of her current Hills home for a stunning 2 million dollar, four bedroom, four bath mini-mansion on the Hollywood flats just off Sunset Boulevard.
TMZ.com:
California Says No Way to “Idol” Trainwreck  —  TMZ has learned “American Idol” rehab queen and mommy-to-be Jessica Sierra has been denied treatment in California.  They don't want ya!  —  Sierra was released from jail in Florida this morning, and was to fly to Dr. Drew's Pasadena Recovery Center, but never got on the plane.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt quits as a contributing columnist at WaPo, after abruptly leaving a Post live video event hosted by Jonathan Capehart

Athena Stavrou / The Independent:
More than 230 media industry professionals, including anonymous BBC staff, sign a letter accusing the BBC of bias favoring Israel in coverage of Gaza

CNBC:
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