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Andrew Blankstein / Los Angeles Times:
Ryan O'Neal, son booked on suspicion of drug possession — The Sheriff's Department says it was doing a probation search involving Redmond O'Neal at his father's Malibu home when deputies found the two in possession of methamphetamine. — Ryan O'Neal and his son were being booked on suspicion …
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Ryan O'Neal and Son Arrested for Alleged Drug Possession — Actor Ryan O'Neal and his son, Redmond, were arrested Wednesday at the actor's Malibu, Calif., home for alleged drug possession, a sheriff's spokesman confirms. — “This morning, deputies were doing a routine sweep to make sure Redmond …
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TMZ.com:
Ryan O'Neal Busted in Meth Mess — There is no father/son bonding activity quite like being busted together for methamphetamine. — Ryan O'Neal and son Redmond were booked on suspicion of narcotics possession this morning. — Authorities said they were doing a probation search …
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
90210 Costars Plan Intervention for Too-Thin Actresses — Beverly Hills, 90210 stars Jessica Stroup and Shenae Grimes are so thin that show producers and costars are poised to take action, Us Weekly reports in its latest issue, on newsstands now. — “They want the girls to gain weight,” a show source tells Us.
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EW.com:
Are the skinny starlets of ‘90210’ setting a bad example? — You'd think it would take something big to steal our attention from the highly anticipated reunion of Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty on the new 90210. Actually, it was something small—too small.
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Bill Zwecker / Chicago Sun Times:
Obama camp nixes LiLo — Controversial actress' offer to host campaign events gets a quick ‘thanks, but no thanks’ from strategists — On the heels of blasting John McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, Lindsay Lohan reportedly got a bit of a jolt from an unexpected quarter: the Obama-Biden campaign.
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McCain Swings at Barack Over Lindsay — John McCain has weighed in over Barack Obama's reported slap in the face to Lindsay Lohan. The Chicago Sun-Times quotes an unnamed high-level Barack source who says they rejected Lohan's offer to host an event because she “is not exactly the kind …
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E! Online:
Joe Francis: “Lindsay Is Straight” Besides SamRo — When Joe Francis stopped by the Hollywood Party Girl show yesterday, he went wild when asked about Lindsay Lohan, claiming that her constant companion Samantha Ronson is so jealous of any of L.L.'s male friends that she almost punched him.
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Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Joe Francis says “Lindsay is straight” aside from Samantha — Jiggly boob king Joe Francis seems to think he can make a backup career of making random celebrity commentary and odd disclosures. Now I admit I wouldn't listen to much of what Joe has to say in general, though I'd be especially disinclined …
Tina Daunt / Los Angeles Times:
Brad Pitt donating $100,000 to fight gay marriage ban — Brad Pitt announced Wednesday that he's donating $100,000 to fight California's Proposition 8, a November ballot initiative that would eliminate same-sex couples' right to marry. — “Because no one has the right to deny another their life …
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Mike Celizic / MSNBC:
Britney Spears' mother: 'It's been a whirlwind' — Lynne Spears talks about Brit's breakdown, Jamie Lynn's pregnancy — Lynne Spears, whose daughters Britney and Jamie Lynn found both fame and infamy in a dizzyingly short amount of time, said her new book is an attempt to set the record straight.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Tops Country Album Chart — Despite a string of shaky live performances, fans seemed to have embraced Jessica Simpson's transition to country music. — Do You Know has debuted atop Billboard's country chart. — The album — which sold 65,000 copies since coming out last week …
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Britney Spears is Looking... Good!? — About Egotastic! — Egotastic! brings you the sexiest celebrity gossip, the hottest pictures, and the latest news and rumors from the world of those crazy celebs. — If you love celebrity gossip, then you'll love Egotastic! It's the sexiest celebrity gossip blog.
Nicholas White / People.com:
Samantha Harris Plans Pampering for Daughter's First Birthday — Samantha Harris is planning some spa time to coincide with co-hosting next week's Dancing with the Stars premiere - for her soon-to-be 1-year-old daughter, Josselyn. — “To think that a year ago, before the Dancing season premiere …
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Michael Fleming / Variety:
Miley Cyrus to star in Disney film — Nicholas Sparks writing untitled adaptation — Disney has set Miley Cyrus to star in an untitled film that is being tailor-made for the “Hannah Montana” star by author Nicholas Sparks. — Sparks is writing an untitled novel and simultaneously working …
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Nicole Kidman to star in ‘Wonder’ — She'll also produce Simon Kinberg's action pitch — 20th Century Fox is going globe-trotting with Nicole Kidman and Simon Kinberg. — The studio has picked up “The Eighth Wonder,” an action-adventure pitch from Kinberg, with Kidman attached to star and produce.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Why So Classy? — No, that's not Jenna Jameson. It took me a few eye blinks and head shakes to realize it was my favorite dirty puff ball Aubrey O'Day of Danity Kane licking who knows what off of that stripper pole. Although, I'm sure she's licked off worse.
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Kevin West / Wmagazine.com:
A YEAR AFTER HIS BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE IN NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, THIS HOLLYWOOD RENEGADE MOVES ON TO A ROLE OF PRESIDENTIAL PROPORTIONS. — When Josh Brolin last got into a fight—before, that is, his recent much publicized arrest in Shreveport, Louisiana, in July, at a wrap party …
Sharon Cotliar / People.com:
Birthday Boy Nick Jonas Gets a New Best Friend — Nick Jonas and his dog — Nick Jonas has a new best friend: a golden retriever named Elvis. — The pup was a birthday gift from his family, according to the band's rep. The youngest member of the Jonas Brothers band, who turned 16 on Tuesday …