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11:30 AM ET, April 18, 2008

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New York Post:
‘HILLS’ LOVERS WANT OWN SHOW  —  AS if the “reality show” disaster of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt couldn't get any more ridiculous, the fame-hungry duo of “The Hills” is now in talks with MTV to hawk its nuptials to the network for a “Newlyweds"-type series.
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PEOPLE TV Watch:
Report: Heidi and Spencer Want Their Own Show  —  Is America ready for Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's extreme close up?  —  The on-again Hills couple are pitching a reality show on their journey to the altar to MTV, according to a report in the New York Post.
Discussion: Gawker
Daily Mail:
Where did you learn THAT, Cruz Beckham?  —  He may be just three years and two months, but the littlest Beckham is already showing a rebellious streak.  —  A cranky Cruz certainly gave onlookers a piece of his mind as he arrived with his family to celebrate his mother's 34th birthday in LA yesterday.
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People.com:
Victoria Beckham's Birthday with New BFF Kate Beckinsale
Discussion: POPSUGAR
New York Post:
NOT HER FAITH  —  JASON Beghe isn't the only former Scientologist who wants nothing to do with the church.  Nicole Kidman , a Catholic, has limited contact with her adopted kids by Tom Cruise, Isabella and Connor, who are deeply entrenched in Scientology.  At the New...
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3am:
Beyonce attacks new husband Jay Z at Barack party  —  They've been married 14 whole days, but there's already trouble in paradise for Beyonce and Jay-Z.  —  The newlyweds have had their first lovers' tiff - and naturally we were there to see the sparks fly.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Bossip
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Solange Knowles' Message to Jamie Lynn Spears  —  Solange Knowles knows the challenge of being a famous teen mother.  —  Knowles, now 21, welcomed son Daniel in 2004 at the age of 18 (she split with husband, former college football player Daniel Smith, after the baby was born).
Tiffany McGee / People.com:
Ashanti: I'm Not Slamming Nelly in My Video  —  Is sexy songstress Ashanti's new video for her song “Way That I Love You” a kiss-off to rumored boyfriend Nelly?  After all, in the video, a knife-wielding Ashanti gets sweet revenge on a cheating ex.  —  Ashanti says, “It's not!”
Discussion: STRAIGHT OUTTA NYC and Bossip
Telegraph:
Vladimir Putin ‘to wed Olympic gymnast half his age’  —  By Harry de Quetteville  —  He is the president of a resurgent superpower.  She is a rhythmic gymnast less than half his age.  —  Now all Moscow is ablaze with rumours that Vladimir Putin, 56, and the flexible 24-year-old Alina Kabaeva have decided to tie the knot.
Discussion: Blowing Smoke and Gawker
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Star:
The Truth Behind Jessica's Hospitalization  —  Jessica Simpson's recent hospital stay was triggered by more than just an “infection.”  A source tells Star the singer was hospitalized after months of hard drinking with beau Tony Romo.  Even more shocking, Jess asked for a pregnancy test!
Rennie Dyball / People.com:
CNN's Kiran Chetry Has A Baby Boy  —  This just in: It's a boy for CNN's Kiran Chetry!  The American Morning co-anchor and her husband, CW weather forecaster Chris Knowles, welcomed their second child, Christopher, at 10:45 p.m. last night.  —  “Dad and baby are sleeping soundly,” Chetry, 33, tells PEOPLE of the 7 lb. bundle of joy.
People.com:
Jessica Alba in Frantic Nesting Mode  —  Jessica Alba and fiancé Cash Warren are making the final preparations for their first child - and the actress says time's running out.  —  “I'm just trying to get my house ready before the baby comes,” Alba, 26, said Wednesday night …
Just Jared:
Katie Holmes Loves Billy Elliot  —  Katie Holmes leaving a bank building on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills on Thursday carrying a few books, her Blackberry and a Billy Elliot DVD.  —  Maybe it's a birthday gift for baby Suri?  She turns 2-years-old tomorrow (Friday)!!!!!  —  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SURI!!!!!
Discussion: OH NO!!
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Brett Ratner in talks for ‘Shrinking Man’  —  Brett Ratner is in negotiations to direct Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment's remake of “The Incredible Shrinking Man.”  Brian Grazer is producing the project, which has Eddie Murphy attached to star.
Discussion: Cinematical and Seriously? OMG!
TMZ.com:
Kelly Ripa to Priscilla - Oh No You Di'nt!  —  A war as big as the one between LC and Heidi nearly broke out on the set of “Live With Regis and Kelly” this morning when the dancing, motor-oiled, Scientolo-mama stepped up to the perky one for interrupting Regis.  —  Kelly looked like she was about to rippa that frozen face off.
Discussion: Right Celebrity and Gabby Babble
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
New Couple Alert!  Cooper & Mitra  —  Bradley Cooper seems to have a thing for Hollywood ladies.  —  After calling it quits with his wife of four months, Jennifer Esposito, in May, the Wedding Crashers funnyman was linked to Cameron Diaz.  —  But that didn't last too long.
Discussion: Lifeline Live and Just Jared
The Sun:
DEAR Blake, Happy 26th birthday, old chum.  —  I feel awkward wishing you all the best the day after the event.  —  But I assumed you'd get a visit from your wife AMY WINEHOUSE on the actual day.  She didn't come though, did she?  —  I guess she was exploring the beer gardens of Henley in between working on the new Bond theme.
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Michael K / Dlisted:   It Was Blaaaake's Birthday And Wino Missed It
 
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Heidi Klum, Lauren Conrad Hit Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood Bash
Patrick MacDonald / The Seattle Times:
Kanye West puts KeyArena into orbit
Discussion: Rolling Stone and Perez Hilton
Peter G / Us Weekly:
VIDEO: Ashlee Simpson Hints About Pregnancy: “Time Will Tell”
KTVX-TV:
Brown wants fans to greet her outside prison
Discussion: Jossip, Dlisted and TMZ.com
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
New Children's Book Explains Mom's Plastic Surgery
Associated Press:
For sale: Land next to HOLLYWOOD sign
Discussion: MollyGood and Perez Hilton
Alex Fletcher / Digital Spy:
Winehouse ‘close’ to marriage break-up
Discussion: Hellomagazine.com
New York Post:
TRUCE IS OVER  —  Lindsay Lohan is not talking to her dad again.
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: WOW Report
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  Mischa Barton and Taylor Locke
Discussion: POPSUGAR
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Brody Jenner & Girlfriend Break Up
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Kim Kardashian Lingerie Pictures Make Me Ralph
Discussion: Gone Hollywood and Popoholic
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Idol Kristy Lee Cook Is Engaged!
 

 
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