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Mel Watkins / New York Times:
George Carlin, 71, Irreverent Standup Comedian, Is Dead — George Carlin, the Grammy-Award winning standup comedian and actor who was hailed for his irreverent social commentary, poignant observations of the absurdities of everyday life and language, and groundbreaking routines like …
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Joal Ryan / E! Online:
George Carlin, 1937-2008 — George Carlin loved words—the good, the “bad,” the “filthy.” — The iconic standup comic, whose routine about the seven words “you can't say on television” was heard from college campuses to the Supreme Court, died today of heart failure at a Santa Monica, Calif., hospital, his publicist announced.
OK! Magazine:
OK! Exclusive: Jamie Lynn & Maddie Home in Mississippi — Proud new mom Jamie Lynn Spears and her newborn daughter Maddie Briann Aldridge, returned home at 1:45 am Saturday morning. And by “home,” OK! can exclusively reveal that this means the Liberty, Mississippi, house the Zoey 101 star purchased …
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New York Post:
NO DISCOUNTS — JENNIFER Lopez was a diva with a capital D shopping last week at the Catherine Malandrino boutique on Manhasset's Miracle Mile, near where she lives with hubby Marc Anthony. “She demanded the store be shut down for her to shop alone, but they said, ‘Absolutely not,’ ” said our spy.
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Timbaland Holds Formal Wedding in Aruba — Rapper/producer Timbaland and Monique Idlett wed in a formal ceremony on a private island in Aruba Sunday evening, Usmagazine.com has confirmed. — Guests included Missy Elliott, Omarion, rapper Magoo, singer Keri Hilson, Ginuwine, producer Nate …
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Cameron Diaz's PDA-Packed Date With Jennifer Aniston's Ex — Cameron Diaz is still hot and heavy with Jennifer Aniston's ex. — On Sunday, the actress, 35, went out on a romantic dinner date in West Hollywood with Brit model Paul Sculfor (who was linked to Aniston, 39, last year).
Natalie Trombetta / Daily Mail:
Love all: Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong serve up romance on the tennis court — Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong have taken their tour de love to the tennis court. — The couple were spotted cosying up between volleys during a doubles match in Brentwood, Los Angeles yesterday.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Larry Birkhead Buys Anna Nicole Smith's Old Lingerie for Dannielynn — Larry Birkhead paid nearly $3,000 at an auction Saturday for lingerie worn by late ex Anna Nicole Smith in a Playboy shoot. — Birkhead explained he paid $1,800 for a pink bustier and $1,000 for a white negligee …
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Jovie Baclayon / E! Online:Birkhead Snags Anna Nicole's Undies for Dannielynn
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NY Daily News:
Side Dish — New couple alert: Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. spent the night making out with It model Agyness Deyn at the Songwriters Hall of Fame event at the Marriott Marquis. — Paris Hilton alternated between ogling herself in the mirror and glaring daggers at her ex …
Donna McConnell / Daily Mail:
Kooky Kelly Osbourne steps out in a rather Ugly (Betty) look — Pretty in pink Kelly Osbourne stepped out in a look which appeared to have been borrowed from another unlikely style queen. — The daughter of rocker Ozzy Osbourne, and wife Sharon was seen leaving BBC headquarters in London wearing …
Shayna Rose Arnold / People.com:
Jermaine Dupri: Janet And I Are Ready for Baby — Janet Jackson might feel “allergic to marriage,” but the pop star is ready to have a baby, says longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. — “Yeah, soon,” Dupri told PEOPLE Sunday at a dinner party hosted by New Era and Belvedere Vodka at West Hollywood's STK restaurant.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Shouldn't They Be In Mourning? — First things first, I think I may have booze poisoning, so please bare (typo and keeping it) with me today. I mean, you know you're a different kind of drunk when you're barfing up 100 proof alcohol. Anyway, I had a reason to booze away in Vegas this weekend.
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New York Post:
BOY MISSES BECKS' B-DAY GIFT — A 9-year-old New Jersey boy has been left heartbroken because he didn't get to meet his idol, soccer star David Beckham. — For a meet-and-greet with Beckham, Jeanne Kelly bid $7,000 at a Feb. 2 charity auction at the home of Rudy Giuliani's former finance chairman …
Tamara Hardingham-Gill / Daily Mail:
Blue singer Lee Ryan expecting baby with fan who sent him sexy pictures of herself on MySpace — Former boyband star Lee Ryan is expecting a baby with a fan who sent him revealing pictures of herself on the internet. — The Blue singer has fallen head over heels for Samantha Miller and the pair are planning to marry.
