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5:05 PM ET, June 4, 2008

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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson's Dad Offers to Sell “Engagement,” Enrages Tony Romo  —  In its new issue, Us Weekly reports that Jessica Simpson's controlling father Joe has brought her relationship with Tony Romo to the brink and was the main source behind their split in May.
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The Superficial:
Joe Simpson trying to sell Jessica and Tony Romo's engagement
Discussion: OH NO!!
E! Online:
Clooney: Sarah Said Too Much  —  Super-private George Clooney reportedly dumped Sarah Larson because she did what any woman dating Clooney would do: kiss and tell.  —  A source close to Clooney tells E! News the actor broke things off with model-waitress Larson last month because he worried …
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Associated Press:
McMahon fighting foreclosure on Beverly Hills home  —  LOS ANGELES - Ed McMahon, who for decades appeared as Johnny Carson's sidekick on “The Tonight Show,” is fighting to avoid foreclosure on his multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills home, according to published reports.
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Janet Murphy / People.com:
Mary-Kate Olsen 'Won't Give a Word' About Heath  —  After nearly five months, Mary-Kate Olsen still refuses to speak about the fact that she was the first person called after Heath Ledger was found dead in his apartment.  —  “I'm not going to comment on that,” Olsen, who turns 22 on June 13, tells Elle in its July issue.
Discussion: MollyGood and Gabby Babble
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OK! Magazine:
Angelina Wants a Natural Birth  —  Amid swirling reports that Angelina Jolie is on bed-rest and close to giving birth — so close, that the French media jumped the gun and announced the actress had already delivered her twins last week — the heavily pregnant actress has begun telling friends …
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On The Stern Show:
Rosie Odonnell Interview on the Stern Show  —  Part 1  —  Part 2  —  Part 3  —  Part 4  —  Part 5  —  This is a totally awesome interview!  I am in love with Howard Stern, Rosie O'Donnell & Robin 2!!!  BRAVO!!!  —  Thanks Howard.
Discussion: Pop Candy and OH NO!!
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Suburbarazzi:
With former rival Howard Stern, Rosie O'Donnell talks career, love life and 9/11
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and L.A. Rag Mag
People.com:
X-Files Star Gillian Anderson Is Pregnant  —  X-Files star Gillian Anderson is expecting her second child with boyfriend Mark Griffiths, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  The couple have a son, Oscar, who was born in November 2006.  Anderson also has a 13-year-old daughter, Piper, from a previous marriage.
Natalie Trombetta / Daily Mail:
Worse for wear Lily Allen carried out of Glamour Awards  —  Glamour may have been the night's theme, but Lily Allen is not one for conformity.  —  The 23-year-old pop star had to be carried out of London's exclusive Berkeley Square in the early hours of this morning after partying up a storm at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
How Many Security Dudes Does It Take To Get A Drunk Skank Home?
Discussion: CRUNK + DISORDERLY and OH NO!!
New York Post:
TELL-ALLS COMING ABOUT DUBYA  —  “I produced ‘The Crucible’ six years ago.  Since both plays speak to Miller's concerns about the country, next season was timely for ‘All My Sons.’ His condemnation of the war is almost statesmanlike.  I prepared well.  Reread the play.
Discussion: omg!, Us Weekly, Defamer and Hollyscoop
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Korin Miller / NY Daily News:
Eva bump-starts pregnancy rumors  —  Eva Longoria, right, with pal Victoria Beckham at the CFDA Awards  —  Could Eva Longoria be pregnant?  —  The petite “Desperate Housewives” star attended Monday night's CFDA Awards wearing a pink dress, accessorized with a metallic clutch and what appeared to be a teeny baby bump.
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Extra:
All About Eva's Baby Bump
Discussion: Love B. Scott
New York Post:
GETTING HITCHED  —  ETHAN Hawke and his fiancée, Ryan Shawhughes, are getting ready to walk down the aisle.  The star and the “very pregnant” former nanny of his children with Uma Thurman are expecting their first bundle together, and spies at the Municipal Building …
OK! Magazine:
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Inside Charlie's Dream Wedding  —  On a beautiful spring day set against the backdrop of a sprawling Beverly Hills estate, Charlie Sheen and his lady-love Brooke Mueller said ‘I do’ in an intimate and romantic ceremony surrounded by family and close friends, and only OK! was there!
Scott Reyburn / Bloomberg:
Brad Pitt Buys Table at Art Basel; Mittal, Abramovich Browse  —  Actor Brad Pitt was among the buyers of contemporary “design art” furniture at the Design Miami/Basel fair in Switzerland, dealers said today.  —  Billionaires Roman Abramovich, one of Russia's richest men, and Aditya Mittal …
RWD:
TXT BACK: Usher  —  If you thought Usher let it spill on Confessions, just check out this interview.  On the eve of his comeback, the R&B star talks drug-addicted dads, ex-girlfriend Chilli, becoming a father, working with MJ and Jigga and dealing with ongoing rumours about his wife and mother...
TMZ.com:
Candy Spelling: What a Slot!  —  Candy Spelling isn't gonna just sit there with her zillion dollars in Bev Hills.  She's just hit the jackpot — again.  —  TMZ Vegas spies tell us over the weekend, Candy Dandy was playing the high limit slots at the Bellagio Hotel when she cleaned the clock …
Doug G. Ware / KUTV-TV:
David Archuleta Concert Canceled Due To American Idol Red Tape  —  SALT LAKE CITY - It was a good idea, but apparently organizers just didn't go through proper channels.  —  Earlier Tuesday, 2News revealed that Murray resident and American Idol runner-up David Archuleta would perform at a …
Kyle Ryan / A.V. Club:
Joel McHale  —  The world has never been more saturated with media and media personalities, and it's never been easier for people to comment on them.  If nothing else, the Internet has revolutionized the delivery of smartass quips.  In this era, Joel McHale should theoretically be out of a job …
Discussion: MollyGood
 
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Kevin Mazur / People.com:
Neil Patrick Harris: ‘Door Is Open’ for Britney's Return to HIMYM
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Extra
Associated Press:
Reporter won't answer questions at R. Kelly trial
Hollywoodtuna:
Christina Milian and Kristin Cavallari Make A Great Pair
OK! Magazine:
Nigel Lythgoe: “David Cook Needs a Personality”
Mike Hale / New York Times:
A Reality Competition Shows a Few Wrinkles
Discussion: Jezebel and reality blurred
Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Rosie says ‘View’ threatened lawsuit
Discussion: Perez Hilton, popbytes and Yeeeah!
Daily Mail:
Shouldn't you be somewhere else?  Posh turns up looking rather tipsy in New York
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Courtney Rubin / People.com:
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Guy Ritchie on Sherlock's case
Contactmusic.com:
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Just Jared:
Rumer Willis is a Surfer Girl
Tennessean.com:
Jessica Simpson Makes Chart History
Contactmusic.com:
GWYNETH PALTROW - PALTROW'S TRAUMATIC HAIRCUT
Discussion: MollyGood
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Jay Leno Says “I Do” in Support of Gay Marriage
 

 
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
A US FTC report on the data practices of Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and six other companies finds “vast surveillance” of consumers to monetize their information

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The Economist introduces AI translations into French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish for Espresso, its budget-friendly, “snack-sized” journalism app

 
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