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7:30 AM ET, April 14, 2008

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NEWS.com.au:
Cate Blanchett has third son  —  CATE Blanchett and husband Andrew Upton welcomed their third son, Ignatius Martin Upton, into the world yesterday.  —  Initial reports are that Sydney-based mother and child are both well.  —  The Elizabeth: The Golden Age and I'm Not There star gave birth yesterday …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Cate Blanchett Welcomes Another Son  —  And baby makes five for Cate Blanchett and her writer-director husband, Andrew Upton.  —  Their third child, son Ignatius Martin, was born Sunday at a Sydney hospital, according to Australian magazine WHO.  Just two days earlier Blanchett had attended her younger sister's university graduation.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and iVillage
Sydney Morning Herald:
Third son for Blanchett, Upton  —  Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett has given birth to a boy.  —  Blanchett and her playwright husband Andrew Upton welcomed Ignatius Martin Upton yesterday, a spokesman for the couple said today.  —  “They have a healthy baby boy - Ignatius Martin Upton.
Rebekah Van Druten / The Shallow End:
Cate gives birth  —  Cate Blanchett and hubby Andrew Upton have welcomed baby number three.  —  Little Ignatius Martin joins big brothers Dashiell John, six, and Roman Robert, three.  —  Of course, the Sydney-based family must be thrilled with the new addition.  So to the organisers of the 2020 summit.
Ronnie / JFX Online:
Adnan OK After Attack  —  Adnan was attacked and stabbed last night but he is doing OK after receiving medical attention for his wounds.  He received a stab wound to his arm, facial lacerations as well as a nice shiner.  I'm not sure what to make of this considering that he's received more and more death threats in recent weeks.
Meg / Bitten and Bound:
Megan Fox Topless in New Film Jennifer's Body (Photos)  —  Megan Fox is currently shooting the new film Jennifer's Body on location in Canada.  The script comes from award winning Juno screen writer Diablo Cody.  Word straight out of director Jason Reitman's mouth is that Fox will appear nude …
Anthony France / The Sun:
TV presenter found dead  —  Speight, 42, vanished last Monday - six days after an inquest into the cocaine-binge death of his actress fiance Natasha Collins, 31.  —  Police launched a massive hunt for the former presenter of Children's BBC art show SMart.  —  Unexplained
Britney Spears / People.com:
Britney Spears in Minor Highway Accident  —  Britney Spears is unhurt after being involved in a highway accident Saturday evening in the Los Angeles area.  —  The pop star was driving her 2008 white Mercedes northbound on the 405 connector to the 101 freeway when the collision occurred at 8:18 p.m. …
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Paul Scott / Daily Mail:
Is that really you, Hermoine?  Fears for Emma Watson as she comes of age  —  With much tut-tutting and anguished sighs of desperation, Emma Watson has been perusing her wardrobe in preparation for her long-awaited 18th birthday party this week.  —  While other girls her age might be happy …
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
Daily Mail:
Heather Mills' wonky cleavage scores low marks as she's booed at Miss USA Pageant  —  She's not exactly Miss Congeniality, and if there were a Miss USA Pageant category for fabulous cleavage, Heather Mills would have been passed over for that sash too.  —  The former model's overzealous attempt …
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Mark Gray / People.com:
Heather Mills Booed, but Parties On in Vegas
Discussion: Gabby Babble and TMZ.com
Lisa Ingrassia / People.com:
Harold and Kumar's John Cho to Be a Dad  —  Harold and Kumar star John Cho and his wife, actress Kerri Higuchi, are expecting their first child together, he tells PEOPLE.  “I'm really excited - and scared,” he says.  —  Cho, whose film, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay …
New York Post:
SHAQ'S COURTIN'  —  PHOENIX Sun star Shaquille O'Neal is scoring some points off the court.  Despite a nasty breakup with his wife, Shaunie, last year, sources in Phoenix tell us the duo has reconciled and may get back together.  O'Neal filed for divorce from his wife in 2007, claiming she was “secretive about her assets.”
Discussion: Hot Momma Gossip
Contactmusic.com:
PETE DOHERTY - DOHERTY TO WORK ON NEW ALBUM FROM JAIL  —  Jailed rocker PETE DOHERTY is to continue work on BABYSHAMBLES' new album while he serves 14 weeks in prison.  —  The singer, whose drug use and legal woes have been well documented, was jailed on Tuesday (08Apr08) for …
Discussion: Hecklerspray
 
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