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TMZ.com:
Britney Court Blow-By-Blow — Here are the headlines from today's court hearing: — Jamie Spears is still the co-conservator of Britney's estate, as is Andrew Wallet. — The Commissioner did not give the conservators the power to fire Trope and Trope, Brit's divorce lawyers.
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Adnan Kicked Out of Britney's Hospital? — According to witnesses at the UCLA Medical Center, where troubled pop star Britney Spears is undergoing her court-ordered 14-day treatment, the singer's photographer boyfriend Adnan Ghalib was turned away when he tried to pay her a visit today.
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Court: Britney's Dad Stays in Control - for Now — Britney Spears's father and a lawyer will remain in control of the singer's affairs, including her $40 million fortune, a court ruled Monday. — Jamie Spears will remain co-conservator of his daughter's estate until Feb. 14, a commissioner ruled …
Dan Whitcomb / Reuters:
Court orders mental exam for Britney Spears — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Britney Spears, who has been hospitalized for mental evaluation, will be examined by a court-appointed psychiatrist to determine if the troubled pop star understands the legal proceedings surrounding her, a judge ruled on Monday.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Sam Lutfi Banned From Contacting Britney Spears, Her Dad Stays In Charge — Britney Spears' former manager, Sam Lutfi, has been banned from contacting the singer. — The decision follows Jamie Spears' attorney, Jeryll Cohen, telling a Los Angeles court they have been unable to serve Lutfi with the restraining order issued on Friday.
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Lorenzo Benet / People.com:
Brandy's Mom: Kim Kardashian Abused My Credit Card — R&B singer Brandy Norwood's mother filed a lawsuit Monday against Kim Kardashian accusing her of running up more than $120,000 in credit card charges without permission. — The suit, which also names Kardashian's siblings Khloe …
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Mlynn / PageSix.com:
Brandy's Mom Sues Kardashian Kids — Brandy's mom and manager Sonja Norwood is suing the Kardashian siblings for racking up over $120,000 in alleged illegal charges to her credit card. — In court documents obtained by PageSix.com, Sonja claims that Kim, who was Brandy's stylist in 2004 …
TMZ.com:
Brandy's Ma to Kim K: You Screwed My Girl, Too — Brandy's mom is suing everyone Kardashian, claiming they raped her financially. — According to a lawsuit filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Sonja Norwood, the mom of Brandy and Ray J, claims in 2004, when Kim K was a stylist …
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Megan Lynn / PageSix.com:
Exclusive: Angelina Flies to Amman — Angelina Jolie is flying to Amman, Jordan. The 32-year-old actress, who is rumored to be pregnant with twins (she and partner Brad Pitt are already parents to four), boarded a British Airways flight to the middle eastern city at LAX this afternoon.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie: Reporters Told Not to Ask Her About Pregnancy
Angelina Jolie: Reporters Told Not to Ask Her About Pregnancy
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Daily Mail:
Amy Winehouse emerges from rehab looking the picture of health — Amy Winehouse appears to be on the mend as she left rehab today looking noticeably healthier. — Although she has spent the past 10 days dealing with her demons, the troubled singer looked decidedly refreshed …
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Associated Press:
‘General Hospital’ actress Shell Kepler dies — In this 1992 image released by ABC Photo Archives, “General Hospital” star Shell Kepler is shown. (ABC Photo Archives / February 4, 2008) — PORTLAND, Ore. - Actress Shell Kepler, who for years played the gossipy nurse Amy Vining on the TV soap opera “General Hospital,” has died.
Shaheem Reid / MTV:
50 Cent Shoots Down Rumors He Booted Paris Hilton Offstage On Her Birthday; Talks New Mixtape — 'He ain't that heartless to throw Paris Hilton [offstage],' DJ Whoo Kid adds. — NEW YORK — 50 Cent is working as if he were broke and partying like a billionaire.
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Vanity Fair:
The 2008 Hollywood Issue Cover Shoot — For this year's Hollywood Issue cover, Annie Leibovitz photographed the fresh faces of 2008: Emily Blunt, Amy Adams, Jessica Biel, Anne Hathaway, Alice Braga, Ellen Page, Zoë Saldana, Elizabeth Banks, Ginnifer Goodwin, and America Ferrera.
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Brenda Rodriguez / People.com:
A Sorrowful Return to Australia for Heath Ledger's Family — Heath Ledger's family made a sad return to Australia, arriving in their hometown of Perth for a private funeral for the actor. — Ledger's father Kim and other relatives appeared solemn and tired as they walked through the airport Tuesday afternoon local time.
SCI FI Wire:
Fourth Who, New Sarah Due — SCI FI Channel has acquired the fourth season of Doctor Who and its hit spinoff series The Sarah Jane Adventures from BBC Worldwide America. Both series are slated to premiere on SCI FI in April. — The Sarah Jane Adventures is written and produced …
Jeanne Wolf / PARADE Magazine:
Hollywood's Poker-Faced Party Girl — A surprisingly down-to-earth Paris Hilton admits, “I don't — let the media or paparazzi take over my life” — Why would Paris Hilton make a great poker player? Despite the jokes at her expense, no famous face hides her feelings as well as the blonde entertainer and front-page party girl.
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The Sun:
Pammi to strip fully naked? — PAMELA ANDERSON looks set to give fans an EIFFEL after agreeing to perform a raunchy striptease in Paris to celebrate St. Valentine's Day. — The former Baywatch actress has signed up for four performances at Le Crazy Horse cabaret club on February 13 and 14 …
Eileen Finan / People.com:
Sara Evans Steps Out with a New Man — After a bitter divorce battle that ended last fall, Sara Evans has a new man in her life. — A friend of the country singer confirms to PEOPLE that Evans and Jay Barker, a former football star at the University of Alabama who now hosts a sports radio show in Birmingham, are an item.
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