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9:55 PM ET, September 22, 2008

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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Shanna Moakler on Crash: “Our Lives Will Be Changed Forever”  —  Shanna Moakler has released the following statement regarding Travis Barker's weekend jet crash:  —  “There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for the outpouring of love and support we have received during this very difficult time.
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KC Baker / People.com:
Shanna Trying to Lift Travis's Spirits  —  Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, in 2007  —  Shanna Moakler was “devastated” when she learned about the plane crash that left her ex-husband, former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, and D.J. AM badly burned and killed four others - including a close friend they consider “family.”
Discussion: lilSugar and Yeeeah!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Travis Barker Crash: Smoke, Fire Killed Crew  —  While Travis Barker and DJ AM were critically injured in a plane crash Friday night, it cost the lives of two crew members and two other passengers.  —  A coroner in South Carolina, where the crash of the Learjet occurred …
Discussion: Socialite Life and People.com
Extra:
DeGraw Reflects on Barker Plane Tragedy
Discussion: Us Weekly
Liz / Perez Hilton:
Is Kendra Seeing Another Guy Too???  —  We've been all over Holly Madison's relationship with Criss Angel.  —  Now, it seems like one of Hugh Hefner's other Girls is seeing a dude other than the Playboy founder!  —  In a MySpace discovery reminiscent of middle school …
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TMZ.com:
Mommy Pics of Brit's Sis Trigger Criminal Probe  —  A stolen picture of Jamie Lynn Spears breast feeding her baby has sparked a federal child pornography investigation.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ federal and local authorities are on the hunt for someone peddling 12 pics of Britney Spears …
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Nick / Celebslam.com:   Federal porn investigation centered around Jamie Lynn Spears
Victoria Newton / The Sun:
I'm eating more, I run 4 miles a day and I shop less  —  But VICTORIA BECKHAM insists she has ditched her old ways and is carving out a happier, healthier life since moving to Los Angeles.  —  These days the 34-year-old mum of three eats carbs, has given up shopping and has even started to smile.
Molly / POPSUGAR:
Jessica Alba Shows Off Her Amazing Post-Baby Bikini Body!  —  Leave it to Jessica Alba — she looks great in a bikini already.  The new mom of 4-month-old Honor flew down to Cabo for a little vacation over the weekend and took the opportunity to show off her bikini body.
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Phil / Egotastic!:
Jessica Alba Bikini Pictures!!! New Post Baby Body
Discussion: Yeeeah!
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Tina Fey's Emmy Loss - Her Purse  —  “I left it under my seat,” the 30 Rock winner (and Sarah Palin look-alike) discovers  —  She may have won Emmys by the handful for 30 Rock Sunday night - and heaps of praise for her Sarah Palin impression on Saturday Night Live the weekend before …
Discussion: iVillage and Defamer
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Amy Poehler: “I'm So Happy” for Tina Fey
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
Daily Mail:
J.Lo unveils unsightly back flab as she lets it all hang out on stage  —  Jennifer Lopez had yet another fashion disaster when she revealed more than she intended on stage in Athens.  —  Wearing a fringed white dress and thigh length boots, the 39-year-old singer had the wardrobe mishap …
Michelle Tan / People.com:
Miley Says She's ‘Fully Committed to Hannah Montana’  —  Miley Cyrus  —  Hannah Montana fans can release a collective sigh of relief: Despite reports of an early exit, teen superstar Miley Cyrus says she isn't retiring her blonde wig anytime soon.  —  “I am fully committed to Hannah Montana.
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Hollywoodtuna:
Kelly Ripa Lets It All Hang Out  —  David Blaine decided to do another one of his lame stunts by hanging upside down in Central Park for 3 days and 3 nights.  Personally, I find it pointless and about as interesting as a porn scene that doesn't end with a money shot.
Discussion: Agent Bedhead
TMZ.com:
Cook's Crappy Defense: Belushi's Ghost Owns Me  —  Dane Cook is dragging the ghosts of John Belushi and Steve Martin into a nasty legal battle over dog poop — despite the fact that one of the comics isn't even dead yet!  —  After a judge ruled to evict Cook from his Hollywood apartment …
TMZ.com:
Travis Cries for Help in Incredible Fiery Aftermath  —  New video has emerged of the immediate aftermath of the South Carolina plane crash, and it's a miracle that anyone survived.  —  WOLO-TV just posted the dash-cam vid from a local police car, and you can hear what is apparently Travis Barker pleading desperately for help.
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Karina Smirnoff Twists Ankle Before DWTS Season Premiere  —  Dancing With the Stars pro Karina Smirnoff twisted her ankle while rehearsing on-set in L.A. Monday, a show rep confirmed to Usmagazine.com.  —  Smirnoff consulted a doctor about the injury and is expected to dance on tonight's premiere …
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X17 Online:
DWTS Premieres Tonight...But Will Injured Karina Be Able To Dance?
Discussion: TMZ.com
Paul Chi / People.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow Just Says ‘No’ to Personal Chefs  —  Kiss the cook!  —  She may be one of Hollyood's most glamorous leading ladies, but Gwyneth Paltrow is most at home in the kitchen - not on the red carpet.  —  In fact, the self-proclaimed foodie - and mother-of-two with husband Chris Martin - says she doesn't have a personal chef.
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OK! Magazine:
Drew & Kirsten Get Catty!  —  Of all the young actors out there, the last one you'd probably pick to start a feud between two of Hollywood's nicest actresses would be Justin “I'm a Mac” Long.  But witnesses tell OK! that's exactly what happened on Saturday when Drew Barrymore …
Michael Musto / La Daily Musto:
My Ickiest Celebrity Encounters of all Time  —  I recently blogged about who the nicest celebrities are and I sensed a glow of sainthood encircling me as I did so.  It felt awful!  So, to appease my pitch-dark soul, here's a rundown of the most unhappy run-ins I've had with stars.
Discussion: Jossip
E! Online:
It's Official!  MTV Gives Whitney Her Own Spinoff  —  The much-talked-about Hills spinoff featuring Whitney Port has been officially picked up by MTV, sources confirm to E! News exclusively.  —  “They will start shooting immediately,” says a show source, who confirms the pickup …
Claudia Rosenbaum / E! Online:
Sheen's Pregnant Wife OK After Emergency Surgery  —  Los Angeles (E! Online) - Charlie Sheen's pregnant wife, Brooke Mueller, is apparently a quick healer following a trip to the hospital for emergency surgery.  —  Mueller, who is in her first trimester, had been dealing with mystery pangs for a month and …
 
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Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Lance Bass: “I'm Not Embarrassed” to Wear DWTS Outfits!
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Emily Sheridan / Daily Mail:
Ouch!  Heidi Klum ends up battered and bruised after Emmys skit goes horribly wrong
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Chris Johnson / Daily Mail:
I wrestled a girl and I liked it! …
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Nicholas White / People.com:
Jodie Sweetin to Become a ‘Rock and Roll’ Reality Star
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Access Hollywood:
Jennifer Love Hewitt ‘Regrets’ Saying She Wished She Spent Her Youth Naked
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New York Times:
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Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
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