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7:00 PM ET, April 30, 2008

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In Touch Weekly:
In Touch Exclusive: Jen's hot new romance with John Mayer  —  Although they've kept their relationship quiet, In Touch has learned that John Mayer is crazy about Jennifer Aniston.  He flew to Miami on April 23 and checked into the Four Seasons hotel, but insiders say that he spent virtually …
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G is for Gossip / Bauer-Griffin:
OMFG - Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer Cuddle in Miami  —  This was a really difficult way for us to find out that John Mayer had left us for another woman.  —  We kid.  —  But really, now.  We spotted Jennifer Aniston and John Frickin' Mayer (we believe that's his legal middle name) …
Discussion: SFGate, POPSUGAR and A Socialite's Life
Access Hollywood:
Confirmed: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Engaged!  —  It appears Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are ready to make beautiful music together.  —  A source close to Mariah has confirmed to Access Hollywood that the music diva is engaged to Nick Cannon.  —  Reps for both singers were unavailable for comment.
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TMZ.com:
Billy Bob's Son Alleged Sex Crime Victim  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Billy Bob Thornton's son is at the center of a criminal investigation — the alleged victim of “unlawful sex.”  —  Here's what we know.  Willie Thornton, age 14, was dating a 22-year-old woman.  Her ex-boyfriend apparently became jealous.
People.com:
Kate Hudson Is PEOPLE's Most Beautiful Cover Girl  —  Heading the list of PEOPLE's 100 Most Beautiful People is a 29-year-old mother remarkably short on her beauty sleep - for which she lovingly credits her active 4-year-old son.  —  The beautiful, sleep-deprived mom?
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Kate Hudson / People.com:
Most Beautiful 2008 World's Most Beautiful People  —  She's on the cover of this year's Most Beautiful issue, but Hudson doesn't owe her famous sun-kissed looks to thousands of hours logged at a spa.  “I don't even remember the last time I got a manicure,” says the 29-year-old mom to son Ryder, 4.
Molly Friedman / Defamer:
Rumored Tape Shows Angelina Jolie Snorting Heroin: ‘Wow, This Is Really Good Smack’  —  Angelina Jolie has come a long way from her blood vial-carrying, lesbian sex-dabbling days as Hollywood's resident bad girl, but the potential release of a tape showing Jolie snorting and smoking heroin …
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Extra:
Angie and Brad Ready to Wed?
Discussion: Love B. Scott
Peter Mikelbank / People.com:
Brad & Angelina Set Up House in French Villa
Starpulse:
Alleged Angelina Jolie ‘Drug Tape’?
Discussion: OH NO!!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Paula Abdul on Idol Mix-Up: “I Got Lost in My Notes”  —  Paula Abdul says she just got confused on Tuesday's American Idol when she critiqued two songs by contestant Jason Castro (when he'd only sung one).  —  In an interview on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show Wednesday, she blamed the gaffe on a change in judging.
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PEOPLE TV Watch:
Paula Abdul: Last Night's Idol Blunder an ‘Honest Mistake’
Discussion: TMZ.com, CelebWarship and Love B. Scott
Star:
Exclusive: Scientology Boot Camp for Katie Holmes  —  Digg It De.licio.us RSS print email  —  After two failed marriages, Tom Cruise went to a lot of trouble to find the perfect Scientology wife — and he's determined to make sure Katie Holmes maintains that position …
OK! Magazine:
Ashlee & Pete: Newlyweds 2.0?  —  Get yourself ready for the return of MTV's Newlyweds — with a twist!  Instead of Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, it's Simpson version 2.0 is coming your way, with Jessica's little sister, Ashlee Simpson, 23, and fiancé, Pete Wentz, 28 …
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Star:
Exclusive: Jason Biggs Gets Hitched!  —  Digg It De.licio.us RSS print email  —  American Pie alum Jason Biggs has gotten his girl!  —  Star has learned exclusively that Jason, 30, tied the knot with his fiancée, actress Jenny Mollen, 28, on April 23.
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Jason Wahler: “I Do Not Have a Sex Tape of Lauren Conrad”  —  Jason Wahler is speaking out against Spencer Pratt's recent claims on national TV that a Lauren Conrad sex tape exists.  —  “I do not have a sex tape of Lauren Conrad and one does not exist,” Wahler tells Usmagazine.com in a statement.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Amy Smart Topless, Rocking the Nipple Tape, Yo  —  Amy Smart is currently filming Crank 2, and from the looks of it, this movie is going to be better than Iron Man, The Dark Knight, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull put together.  Why?  Because Amy Smart is totally rocking …
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Bennett Raglin / Us Weekly:
David Blaine Sets World Record, Holds Breath for 17 Minutes  —  Magician David Blaine set a new world record live on Wednesday's Oprah Winfrey Show — he held his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds.  —  The audience cheered as the 35-year-old was pulled from a water-filled sphere by divers …
Discussion: Shine and poponthepop.com
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Michael K / Dlisted:
TomKat Better Watch It....  There's a new look-alike power lesbian couple in town!  —  Clay Gayken almost wore the same outfit as his date!  Talk about dodging an embarrassing bullet.  To be honest, Gayken's rack would have looked more luscious in that dress.
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Agence France Presse:
Tokyo's beloved panda dies at 22: zoo  —  TOKYO (AFP) — Ling Ling, the only giant panda owned by Japan, died of old age Wednesday at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, where he had been one of the most popular attractions, officials said.  —  Visitors to the zoo pressed their hands together in prayer …
Discussion: Dlisted and Blowing Smoke
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Lindsay Lohan and ... Snoop Dogg?  —  Lindsay Lohan and ... Snoop Dogg?  Carly Simon and ... Not Snoop Dogg |  Sex, but Almost Dead, in the City Lindsay Lohan and ... Snoop Dogg?  —  Yes, folks, it's true: Lindsay Lohan is busy recording her third album.
Extra:
Miley: Media Target Resurfaces — at Target!  —  In her first appearance since the Vanity Fair pictures controversy began, Disney starlet Miley Cyrus was spotted shopping at Target with her sister and a family friend in Nashville, Tennessee.  Listen to the “Hannah Montana” …
People.com:
Jennifer Garner Laughs Off Baby Question  —  Jennifer Garner appreciates her fans - even when they ask the tough questions.  —  Asked, “When are you going to have another [child]?” during a break in filming This Side of Truth last Friday, the 36-year-old actress laughed off the unexpected query.
 
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Just Jared:
Lourdes Leon: Go, Speed Racer, Go!
Daniel Brook / Slate:
Mickey Mouse Operation
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The Insider Online:
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Los Angeles Times:
Firefighters control raging blaze at Hollywood and Vine
Discussion: FishBowlLA and WOW Report
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Cruises, Beckhams, Beckinsales, and Klum-Samuels in Napa!
New York Post:
CALL IT ‘SLOPE & THE CITY’
Discussion: Jossip
NY Daily News:
Side Dish  —  Carrie Fisher is finally breaking her intergalatic …
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Celebrity Cameltoe Game
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Andrea / Off the Rack:
Christian Siriano Designs for Puma!
Discussion: Just Jared
Mark Pasetsky / Mark Pasetsky's Cover Awards:
NATIONAL ENQUIRER: FACE-OFF BETWEEN OPRAH & RACHAEL RAY!
Discussion: Candy Kirby and Defamer
Agence France Presse:
Nicholson, 71, fancies one last romance
Discussion: Scanner
Daily Mail:
What IS Salman Rushdie's secret? …
Discussion: New York Observer
Alice Olins / Times of London:
My life in fashion: Christina Aguilera
Discussion: Jezebel
Perez Hilton:
Havin' a Mini Me!  —  Filed under: Exclusives!  > Baby Blabber > Jamie Lynn Spears
Discussion: X17 Online and dish 'n dat
New York Post:
Sheen Stayed Hot For Hookers
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

 
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