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6:30 AM ET, May 1, 2008

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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.
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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Starpulse:
Alleged Angelina Jolie ‘Drug Tape’?  —  A videotape that allegedly shows Angelina Jolie snorting and smoking heroin has been offered for sale - according to reports.  A source tells the National Enquirer the tape shows Jolie, before she was famous, taking drugs with friends.
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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 …
Discussion: WOW Report
BallerStatus.com:
Lil Kim's Bentley Repoed, Months Behind On Payment  —  Is Lil Kim in financial trouble?  We're not exactly sure, but in a recent news report, she hasn't sent in a payment for her silver Bentley in months.  —  In a news report from News York's CW11 news channel, Lil Kim was visited by repo men …
Discussion: Hollywood Grind
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Enter the Repo Man
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Perez Hilton:   When The Repo Man Takes Your Car!
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.
Ken Lee / People.com:
Rob Lowe Faces Allegations from Second Nanny  —  A second former nanny of Rob Lowe is accusing the actor and his wife of sexual harassment, according to the woman's lawyer, Gloria Allred.  —  Laura Boyce filed a lawsuit Wednesday also alleging wrongful termination, among other claims, Allred tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
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TMZ.com:
Nanny Claims Rob Lowe's Wife Sexual Harasser  —  A second nanny in the Rob Lowe case has filed a cross complaint, and this one is ugly.  —  Laura Boyce is not accusing Rob of sexual misdeeds, but she's throwing everything — including the kitchen sink — at his wife, Sheryl.
Liza Hamm / People.com:
Edie Falco Adopts a Baby Girl  —  Edie Falco's family is getting bigger: The Emmy winner adopted a baby girl from Florida in February.  —  Her daughter Macy joins older brother Anderson, 3.  “Everybody is thrilled and doing great,” says Falco's manager Richie Jackson.
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 …
The Sun:
Katie Hopkins' beach bump  —  APPRENTICE bitch Katie Hopkins is expecting a baby with the married lover she was caught romping with in a cornfield.  —  The feisty blonde, 32, and boyfriend Mark Cross are celebrating their happy news on holiday in Barbados.
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!
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.
Hollyscoop:
HS Exclusive: Beyonce Is Pregnant!  —  Looks like the celebrity baby boom that started last year is far from over.  Move over Angelina and Ashlee because Beyonce Knowles is going to be adding her name onto the celebrity mommy list.  —  Hollyscoop has learned exclusively through multiple sources that Beyonce is expecting.
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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Tara Burghart / Associated Press:   David Blaine breaks world record for holding one's breath
 
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From Mediagazer:

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

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

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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