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8:50 AM ET, March 6, 2008

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Kcampbell / PageSix.com:
Patrick Swayze Has Cancer  —  Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and might only have weeks to live, a rep for the star said today.  —  The 55-year-old star's publicist confirmed to Page Six that he's suffering from pancreatic cancer.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Patrick Swayze Diagnosed with Cancer  —  Patrick Swayze, who starred in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his doctor says.  —  “Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far,” Dr. George Fisher says in a statement.
New York Post:
PATRICK SWAYZE HAS PANCREATIC CANCER  —  Twinkle-toed tough guy Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with cancer and might only have weeks to live, a rep for the dirty dancer said today.  —  Swayze's publicist confirmed to Page Six that he's suffering from pancreatic cancer …
New York Post:
ADD SWAYZE REP TO LIARS' DEN  —  A MONTH ago, we called publicist Annett Wolf about a tip we had that Patrick Swayze had terminal pancreatic cancer.  The fork-tongued flack not only denied the story, but said the “Dirty Dancing” star had checked into Stanford University Medical Center …
Discussion: Digital Spy
Derrik J. Lang / Associated Press:
Swayze projects continue despite cancer
Discussion: TMZ.com
Howard Breuer / People.com:
Judge: Britney's Dad in Control for Four More Months  —  Jamie Spears will remain in control of his daughter Britney Spears's finances and other aspects of the pop star's life until July 31, a judge ruled Wednesday in an unscheduled hearing.  —  No reporters were present for the proceeedings …
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Daily Mail:
Britney's bulging stomach fuels more pregnancy rumours - as she and Adnan reunite
Peter Prengaman / Associated Press:
Spears' father retains control of estate
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Lkeatinge / PageSix.com:
Demi Moore: It's A Family Affair  —  Demi Moore, looking fabulous at 45, appears on the cover of Harper's Bazaar and poses with her daughters: Rumer,19; Scout, 16; and Tallulah,14.  Ashton Kutcher's wife discusses bringing her young husband into her family's life, aging, Kabbalah, and her model extended family with her ex Bruce Willis.
Dylan Steele / People.com:
Heidi Montag's Tearful Goodbye to Stepbrother  —  In front of 400 friends and family, and with boyfriend Spencer Pratt at her side, The Hills star Heidi Montag bid a tearful goodbye to her stepbrother Eric O'Hara at a memorial service Wednesday in their hometown of Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
The Sun:
Depressed Lily seeing a shrink  —  The tragic Smile singer, 22, sank into despair after a miscarriage.  —  She also split with lover ED SIMONS of the CHEMICAL BROTHERS.  —  Pals said Lily thought he was “the one”.  —  She bravely tried to battle on but has now decided to seek help.
Sara / Marie Claire:
NATALIE PORTMAN INTERVIEW  —  Natalie Portman sits at a café bar in a New York photography studio and playfully recites the roll-call of graduation-day laurels she's been handed over the years.  —  ‘The Good Girl,’ she begins, 'Smart Girl, Studious Girl... it's very boxed the way people …
Discussion: Egotastic! and POPSUGAR
People.com:
Jamie Lynn Spears Guest Stars on ABC Comedy  —  Jamie Lynn Spears is coming to primetime.  —  The pregnant Zoey 101 star will appear in an episode of the ABC comedy, Miss Guided, premiering March 20 (8 p.m. ET).  Judy Greer stars in the sitcom, playing a formerly awkward high school student …
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
G is for Gossip / Bauer-Griffin:
Jolie Baby Bumps on the Move - EXCLUSIVE  —  In the wee morning hours of Tuesday, Angelina Jolie put on her best bump-camouflaging tent dress and took little Maddox along to the airport in Austin, Texas.  (The top two bumps... significantly less camouflaged.  Lucky us.)
Discussion: Just Jared and Hollywood Crap
TMZ.com:
Court to Brit's Daddy: Stick Around Pop!  —  Sources tell TMZ, Britney Spears' conservatorship has been extended through July 31, 2008.  —  The order, issued by the court commissioner today, is effectively a seal of approval for Brit's dad, Jamie.  Papa Spears has been a co-conservator since Brit's latest breakdown.
 
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