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Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Britney's Bizarre Comments from the Shower  —  During a strange radio interview with one of Britney Spears's friends on Thursday, the pop singer's voice suddenly came on the line, speaking from the shower.  —  “Get out, I'm naked, get out!"  Spears is heard telling pal Sam Lutfi as he carries …
Discussion: The Superficial
TMZ.com:
Lutfi Barges in on Naked, “Stinky” Brit  —  Britney's “manager” Sam Lutfi called into On-Air with Ryan Seacrest this morning — and when he wasn't talking about Brit's mysterious pregnancy test or the possibility of her marrying Adnan, he was busy taking a peek at Spears' nekkid bod.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Britney Stinks And She Knows It  —  Osama Lutfi spoke to Ryan Seacrest on 102.7 KISS-FM this morning to dispel all the rumors about Brit Brit.  Oh and by “dispel” I mean lie about them.  Ryan kept asking to speak to Brit, so Osama went into her room.  That's when we hear her scream, “Get out, I'm naked, get out!”
Discussion: JJ's Dirt
Daily Mail:
Amy Winehouse rushes to visit jailed husband after he threatens divorce  —  Amy Winehouse dashed to visit jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil today amid claims he's threatening to divorce the troubled star.  —  Blake, who is currently on remand in Pentonville prison for alleged assault …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, X17 Online and L.A. Rag Mag
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Daily Mail:
Amy, you need 'Rehairb': How Amy Winehouse would look with other celebrity's hairdos  —  Whatever else you could say about troubled songstress Amy Winehouse, you couldn't say she learns from her mistakes.  —  Last week, the British singer's trademark skinny-jeans-and-dirty-ballet- pumps look helped …
Courtney Rubin / People.com:   Amy Winehouse Can't Get Divorced
NY Daily News:
Penns split after Miller time  —  There's never a simple reason for a couple to part after 20 years.  But if Sienna Miller didn't cause Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn to split up, some claim she may not have been a good influence.  —  A source recalls a party in a suite at a New York hotel where they both were staying.
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Michael K / Dlisted:   It's Sienna's Fault!
TMZ.com:
Paps Busted After Crazy Britney Chase  —  TMZ has learned that four paparazzi were arrested for reckless driving last night after chasing Britney Spears' car around Mission Hills, Calif. — and four more were pulled over for driving crazazy-like.  —  Around 11:20 PM last night …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Demi Moore on Ashton, Aging and Parenthood  —  Despite having three daughters, Demi Moore does her best not to overwhelm husband Ashton Kutcher with girl power at home.  —  “We're loaded with females,” the actress, 45, admits to V magazine for its spring preview issue, on sale Monday.
Discussion: iVillage and Celebrity Baby Blog
Clay Aiken / Time Out:
Tools  —  TIME OUT WORLDWIDE TRAVEL SHOP  —  Wholesome, God-fearing, ambiguously effete Clay Aiken unintentionally pushes more buttons than most so-called subversive artists.  Just defending the 29-year-old North Carolinian, American Idol and pop phenom is likely to cause an uproar.
Discussion: Daily. Gay. News.
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USA Today:
Lindsay Lohan hits the black carpet for ‘Cloverfield’ premiere  —  HOLLYWOOD — A fierce-looking Lindsay Lohan made a triumphant return to the premiere circuit Wednesday night for the mysterious monster flick Cloverfield.  —  Matching the black carpet, Lohan wowed in a black mini …
TMZ.com:
Latest Ashlee Simpson Model Released  —  A new and improved auburn-haired version of the Ashlee Simpson™ was unveiled at a red carpet event in Hollywood on Wednesday.  She even blinks!  —  Manufacturers of the 2008 model retained the same vapid facial expression …
Starpulse Entertainment News Blog:
Ashley Tisdale Says She Has No Regrets About Her Nose Job  —  NEW YORK (AP) - Ashley Tisdale says she was somewhat distressed when she first saw her new profile after her recent nose job.  She “kind of freaked out,” the 22-year-old actress-singer tells People magazine in its Jan. 28 issue.
USA Today:
First look: ‘X-Files’ returns to theaters, minus alien mythology  —  LOS ANGELES — The sequel is out there.  —  The conspiracy theories will not be.  —  Ten years after the first film and six years after the show went off the air, The X-Files returns to theaters with Fox Mulder …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Another Britney Spears Upskirt Sans Underwear  —  Fishnet stockings are not a replacement for underwear.  While we admire your attempt at finding an alternative to simply going completely, outright commando in a tiny skirt, loose weave fishnets don't actually cover up very much.
Lucy / Fametastic:
Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe squabble over Jake Gyllenhaal  —  Reese Witherspoon's new relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly causing tensions between her and ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.  —  Sources close to Ryan have told OK magazine that the Crash star is annoyed …
Starpulse Entertainment News Blog:
Christina Aguilera Is Still Sore After Giving Birth  —  Pop star Christina Aguilera is reveling in her new role as a mom, but is still suffering from the pain of childbirth.  The Beautiful singer and her husband Jordan Bratman welcomed little Max Liron Bratman into the world at 10:05pm …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Sigh......  Thanks to an excellent photographer, tons of make-up, bright lights, photoshop and gallons of white flour and a few prayers, Kiki Dunst doesn't look completely tragic in the new Spring Miu Miu ads.  It pains me to say this, because I can't stand the slop of oatmeal.
Discussion: MollyGood
Tanya Gold / Daily Mail:
Meet Snake-girl - the contortionist getting circus audiences in a twist  —  Nokulunga Buthelezi is standing in a Big Top in London's Docklands with her foot on top of her head.  She removes the foot easily and, just as easily, replaces it with her other one.
Discussion: Dlisted
 
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