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5:00 PM ET, September 22, 2008

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 Top News: 
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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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 …
TMZ.com:
Travis Cries for Help in Incredible Fiery Aftermath
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Meg Kinnard / Associated Press:
Feds: Doomed crew in SC crash thought tire blew
Discussion: The Dish Rag and Perez Hilton
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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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Jamie Lynn Spears is a Porn Investigation
Discussion: Junior Celebs
Nick / Celebslam.com:
Federal porn investigation centered around Jamie Lynn Spears
Discussion: Celebrity Mound
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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Dan Gross / Philly.com:
Eagle's secret ‘LOOOOOVVVVEEEE!!!!’ not Hef bad
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus: I'm Not Leaving Hannah Montana!
Discussion: X17 Online and The Blemish
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 …
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
Associated Press:
Tina Fey's Emmy Night: Humble, Wants To Stop Playing Sarah Palin  —  LOS ANGELES — Isn't it just like Tina Fey to have something go haywire on the night she's recognized for her many talents?  —  “If anyone's seen my purse,” Fey announced to reporters backstage after winning three Emmys, “I left it under my seat.”
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Amy Poehler: “I'm So Happy” for Tina Fey
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Blog
New York Post:
JUST ASKING  —  WHICH reality-TV judge was absent from two of her top-rated shows because she had a bad reaction to Botox?  Spies said the fashionista's face “swelled up like a cauliflower”. . . WHICH stunning TV actress can't stand the Hollywood starlet who's guest-starring on her show?
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.
NY Daily News:
Mariah makes new ‘Push’ into acting  —  Mariah Carey is determined to shut up all you people who laughed at her in “Glitter.”  —  The Grammy winner put away her lip gloss to play the battered wife of a state trooper in “Tennessee,” which won raves at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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NY Daily News:
Rush & Molloy: Robbins has a play out in right field
Discussion: Queerty and Stereohyped
Nicholas White / People.com:
Jodie Sweetin to Become a ‘Rock and Roll’ Reality Star  —  Jodie Sweetin is taking the “rock ‘n’ roll” approach to getting back on the small screen.  —  “My husband and I are now shooting our reality show, which is going to be really fun,” Sweetin, 26, told PEOPLE at Saturday's L.A. Confidential pre-Emmy party.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed:
60th Emmys hit all-time ratings low  —  And the award for lowest-rated Emmys ever goes to ...  ABC's Sunday night telecast.  —  The three-hour 60th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony received a 3.8 rating/9 share in the preliminary adults 18-49 demo — the lowest in Nielsen's recorded People Meter history.
CelebTV:
Source: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Expecting Baby Boy  —  Jennifer Garner's second child may have dimples, but it won't be a girl...  CELEBRITY  —  NEWS  —  SOURCE: JENNIFER GARNER AND BEN AFFLECK EXPECTING BABY BOY  —  OTHER RECENT NEWS  —  September 20, 2008  —  JUST IN: MICHAEL LOHAN ENGAGED
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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 More News: 
The Independent:
We've been expecting you, Mr... er...?  New Bond blockbuster drops the catchphrases
Discussion: Lifeline Live and Perez Hilton
Emily Sheridan / Daily Mail:
Ouch!  Heidi Klum ends up battered and bruised after Emmys skit goes horribly wrong
Discussion: Splash News Online
Michael K / Dlisted:
Dreamy Doesn't Beg!  —  Kate Moss and her Count Von Count …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Steven Tyler Gets in Cher's Pants
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Idolator
 Earlier Picks: 
Hellomagazine.com:
Heather gets grilling as she donates $1m of vegan food to US kids
Chris Johnson / Daily Mail:
I wrestled a girl and I liked it! …
Discussion: The Blemish
Andrei Harmsworth / Metro.co.uk:
Sting in Little Britain USA gay kiss
Discussion: Towleroad.com
Access Hollywood:
Jennifer Love Hewitt ‘Regrets’ Saying She Wished She Spent Her Youth Naked
Discussion: The Bastardly
Michael K / Dlisted:
Be Still My Heart  —  The sun is shining, the birds are chirping …
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
X capitulates in Brazil and could return next week, as the company's lawyers say it took down some accounts, paid fines, and named a new formal representative

Cristina Criddle / Financial Times:
Docs: in Perplexity's new ad model, brands will be able to bid for a “sponsored” question, which features an AI-generated answer approved by the advertiser

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
Q&A with ex-CNN reporter Oliver Darcy, who launched his one-man independent newsletter about media in August and who uncovered the RFK Jr./Olivia Nuzzi story

 
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