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5:00 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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OMFG - Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer Cuddle in Miami
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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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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 …
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Scientology Boot Camp Sounds Fun
TMZ.com:
Paula Boozy Before Snoozy “Idol”?  —  Paula's loopy antics were the highlight of an otherwise boring “American Idol” episode — and TMZ has learned a mid-afternoon cocktail may be to blame.  —  Abdul was bubbly when she left Maggiano's around 1:00 PM yesterday and had to have an assistant shut her up.
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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
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Idol: Paula Critiques Jason's Second Song — Before He Sings It!
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.
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.
Discussion: X17 Online, Just Jared and omg!
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New York Post:
MARIAH TO WED?  —  MARIAH Carey's keeping mum about that ginormous diamond ring she started wearing on her ring finger last week, but a source tells us it's definitely from her new beau, Nick Cannon - and that the duo are now engaged.  Cannon bought the bauble for $2.5 million at Jacob & Co …
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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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Calls Tony Romo “Irreplaceable”
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Perez Hilton and Hollyscoop
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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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.
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:
Angie and Brad Ready to Wed?  —  Angelina Jolie may finally be ready to walk down the aisle and officially tie the knot to Brad Pitt, the father of her children, a source close to the actress reports to OK!  Magazine.  —  “She's stopped saying 'I'll never marry,'” the source reveals …
Discussion: Love B. Scott
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Peter Mikelbank / People.com:
Brad & Angelina Set Up House in French Villa
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
TMZ.com:
Smart Cookies  —  Amy Smart was shot today on the set of her new movie “Crank 2: High Voltage.”  —  We'll take two, please.
Discussion: WOW Report, CelebNewsWire and OH NO!!
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Phil / Egotastic!:   Amy Smart Topless, Rocking the Nipple Tape, Yo
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” …
New York Post:
Sheen Stayed Hot For Hookers  —  IF you thought horndog sitcom star Charlie Sheen had sworn off hookers many years ago, you're wrong, according to a former Los Angeles madam.  —  Nici, who managed a stable of prostitutes that included two Playboy Playmates, tells Vanessa Grigoriadis …
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!
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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Perez Hilton:
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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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