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12:30 PM ET, July 18, 2008

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OK! Magazine:
OK!  Exclusive: Britney Ends Fight to Win Back Custody  —  In a shocking new development, OK! has learned exclusively that Britney Spears has ended her battle to win back custody of her children, Sean Preston and Jayden James, from ex-husband Kevin Federline.
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Ken Lee / People.com:
It's Over: Britney & Kevin Reach a Custody Settlement  —  Britney Spears and her ex Kevin Federline have reached a custody settlement in their epic, year-and-a-half court battle over their two sons.  —  According to the agreement, reportedly signed by all parties, Federline retains sole custody …
TMZ.com:
Britney/K-Fed: Rhymes with Mettlement  —  Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have settled their child custody case ... finally.  Sources say K-Fed plans to show in court today but Brit will not.  —  Sources tell us the two have agreed to a custody arrangement that will give Brit more custody with their two kids by year's end.
Discussion: The Superficial and POPSUGAR
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
Ex Co-Star Confirms: Jennifer Garner Is Pregnant!  —  Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck are expecting another baby, Garner's former Alias co-star Victor Garber confirms to Usmagazine.com.  —  “Yes, she is,” Garber, who currently stars on ABC's Eli Stone, told Us when asked …
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Donna Freydkin / USA Today:
Salma Hayek's wedding isn't happening  —  Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek and French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault have called off their engagement, their representative confirms to USA TODAY.  —  “We are sad to announce the engagement of Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault has been canceled.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Actress Salma Hayek Calls Off Engagement to French Billionaire  —  Salma Hayek and French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault — the father of her daughter Valentina — have called off their engagement.  —  “We are sad to announce the engagement of Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault has been canceled …
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Salma Staying Single: Hayek Engagement Called Off  —  Los Angeles (E! Online) - Ay, caramba.  Relations between Mexico and France apparently aren't as smooth as once thought.  —  A rep for Salma Hayek and her French billionaire baby daddy, François-Henri Pinault …
Discussion: iVillage
NYLON MAGAZINE:
Mischa Exposed - more of the starlet then you've ever seen before.  —  Things you can learn from the August article on Mischa Barton:  —  1. She's a clothes-hoarder, and owns racks of vintage stuff.  —  2. She's still really, really close to her mom.  —  3. Those with O.C. withdrawal …
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Cele|bitchy:
Mischa Barton regrets DUI because it associates her with Paris, Lindsay and Nicole
Discussion: Crabbie's Hollywood
3am:
Sienna Miller to move in with married lover Balthazar Getty  —  MILLER TO MOVE IN WITH LOVER  —  Her love life has been super messy in the past so you'd think Sienna Miller would take it slowly with her new bloke.  —  But no, she's about to move in with father-of-four Balthazar Getty - just a few weeks after dumping Rhys Ifans.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Dave McNary / Variety:
MGM high on ‘Valley Girl’ comedy  —  Sean Bailey producing musical remake  —  MGM has put a musical remake of its 1983 comedy “Valley Girl” into development, with Sean Bailey producing through his Idealogy Inc. banner.  —  Project's based on an idea by Bailey and Idealogy's Matt Smith, who will exec produce.
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Reuters:
Jury finds in favor of Mattel in Bratz trial  —  RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Reuters) — Mattel (MAT) won a court case against MGA Entertainment on Thursday over which toymaker owns the $1 billion-plus Bratz fashion doll franchise.  —  A nine-member federal jury in California found the creator of the multi-ethnic …
Discussion: Gone Hollywood and OH NO!!
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Woman Denies Report John Mayer Hit on Her While With Jennifer Aniston  —  The woman who In Touch claimed was hit on by John Mayer - during the time he's been linked to Jennifer Aniston - tearfully told Usmagazine.com that the story “is completely not true” and she's considering legal action against the magazine.
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TMZ.com:
Brady Quinn Scrambles Over Gay Dating Scandal  —  NFL baller Brady Quinn wants to make one thing clear — he'll huddle up with sweaty, muscular men, he just won't date 'em — no matter what a gay dating website is leading people to believe.  —  A topless — and really, really hot …
 
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New York Magazine says Olivia Nuzzi is on leave after admitting a personal relationship with a campaign figure; sources: the person is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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