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12:55 PM ET, March 6, 2008

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Daily Mail:
Britney's bulging stomach fuels more pregnancy rumours - as she and Adnan reunite  —  For weeks, Hollywood has been abuzz with rumours that Britney Spears may be pregnant again.  —  And the speculation reached a peak of intensity yesterday when she unveiled a conspicuous bump.
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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 …
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.
Beth Hilton / Digital Spy:
Sheryl Crow: ‘Aniston dumped Pitt’  —  Sheryl Crow has claimed that Jennifer Aniston dumped Brad Pitt rather than the other way around.  —  The couple split in 2005 after five years of marriage amid rumours that Pitt had fallen for Angelina Jolie on the set of their movie Mr and Mrs Smith.
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Noelle Hancock / PageSix.com:
Haven: Angelina Wouldn't Want to Hurt Jen's Feelings  —  Angelina Jolie's brother James Haven says that it's likely his sister canceled her scheduled appearance at an Oscar pre-party last month out of respect for Jennifer Aniston.  —  “Angie is an incredibly strong but also incredibly sensitive woman …
Contactmusic.com:
SHERYL CROW - CROW: ‘ANISTON DUMPED PITT’
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 …
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Lea Thompson: Patrick Swayze “Will Be Resilient”
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
‘24’ prequel set  —  Two-hour TV movie to bridge gap between Seasons 6 and 7  —  Fox's “24” will be returning in the fall, after all.  —  The producers of the Emmy-winning series are developing a two-hour “prequel” to the upcoming seventh season.  —  The movie, designed to bridge …
Ariel Levy / ELLE Magazine:
THE NATURAL  —  She's always been blessed with an instinctive poise—but also a keen sense of perspective: Natalie Portman pauses amid a blur of projects in motion to open up about women, ambition, and her own M.O.  —  Photographed by Carter Smith  —  Styled by Joe Zee
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Sara / Marie Claire:
NATALIE PORTMAN INTERVIEW
Discussion: ecorazzi.com, 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 …
Nhancock / PageSix.com:
TomKat and the Whitakers Meat for Dinner  —  TomKat is starting to become a serial double-dater!  Just a week after dining at Cut steakhouse with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are two-timin' it once more.  The couple hit the same Wolfgang Puck meatshack in Beverly Hills …
Discussion: Taylor's Ent. News
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X17 Online:
Cut Out All Those Baby Rumors!
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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.
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Daily Mail:
Now that looks like a nice young man, Amy!  —  Amy Winehouse stepped out with a clean-cut young man in London last night, raising hopes that she might yet dump her ‘Blake incarcerated’ and in turn increase the chances of kicking her drug habit.  —  Amy was seen leaving her Camden home …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and OH NO!!
The Gossip Girls / Celebrity Scandals:
Nicole Kidman'S Baby Bump Exposed!  —  Continuing to put forth great efforts to stay in shape during her pregnancy, actress Nicole Kidman was back out for walk with her trainer in Los Angeles on Wednesday (March 5).  —  According to a witness, “At one point, Nicole stopped and lifted up her shirt showing off her pregnant stomach.
Discussion: That Other Blog
Steven Zeitchik / Hollywood Reporter:
Woolard to play Biggie  —  Fox Searchlight has found its big-screen Biggie.  —  The specialty division has announced that Jamal Woolard, a Brooklyn-based rapper, will be cast in the role of the late rap icon Biggie Smalls, aka the Notorious B.I.G., in its upcoming biopic “Notorious.”
Discussion: Best Week Ever and Cinematical
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Knowles, Larter, Elba are ‘Obsessed’  —  Steve Shill to direct Screen Gems thriller  —  Beyonce Knowles, Ali Larter and Idris Elba will star in “Obsessed,” a thriller that Screen Gems will put into production this summer.  —  Steve Shill will direct a script by David Loughery.
Nhancock / PageSix.com:
Britney's Son is Having Nightmares  —  Britney Spears' visits with her kids have been emotional for the whole family.  Sean Preston has been sleeping in the same room as father Kevin Federline lately because he's been having nightmares.  —  According to insiders, Preston, 2 …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson Begin Filming Movie  —  Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson have begun shooting their new comedy Marley & Me.  —  The two, both 39, were spotted rehearsing lines yesterday in Miami.  —  A barefoot Wilson, back to work for the first time since his August 2007 suicide attempt …
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Heidi Montag Secret: There Was “Another Woman”  —  In the explosive new trailer for the upcoming season of MTV's The Hills, it's evident the tension and drama between Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt has escalated.  “When we get back to L.A., I need you to move out... I gave up everything for you!”
Discussion: Just Jared and OH NO!!
 
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Page Six:
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Sgeneroso / PageSix.com:
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Rogen to ‘Observe and Report’ for WB
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FemaleFirst:
Victoria Beckham To Host Fashion TV Show
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Christian Siriano Wins Project Runway
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Cele|bitchy:
Beyonce stashes engagement ring in purse when witnesses spot it
Bai-Ling / Hello:
Theft dismissed! I am innocent! Good news from the Court!
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Variety:
Carrey, Reitman team for ‘Pierre’
Dylan Steele / People.com:
Heidi Montag's Tearful Goodbye to Stepbrother
Kimberly Nordyke / Reuters:
“Dirt” trampled in ratings
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Nikki Finke / Deadline Hollywood Daily:
EXCLUSIVE: NBC Picking Up ‘Friday Night Lights’ After Partnering With DirecTV
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Dina Lohan: Lindsay Won't Pose in Playboy
The Sun:
Depressed Lily seeing a shrink
 

 
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Duke University School of Law:
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Inside Radio:
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