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5:45 PM ET, October 15, 2008

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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Source: Madonna and Alex Rodriguez Are “Definitely Romantic”  —  As Madonna announces her divorce from husband Guy Ritchie, a source close to the singer tells Usmagazine.com she and the New York Yankees slugger “are definitely romantic.”  —  “Guy is not involved in this equation,” the insider tells Usmagazine.com.
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SImon Perry / People.com:
It's Official: Madonna & Guy Ritchie Are Divorcing  —  Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are set to announce the end of their almost-eight-year marriage, it was claimed early Wednesday.  —  In a front page story, Britain's The Sun newspaper claimed that the couple will be issuing a statement …
Daily Mail:
Haunted Madonna ‘prepares for £150m divorce from Guy’ … Madonna looked tired and stressed as she arrived back at her New York apartment last night - as friends claimed she and Guy Ritchie are to divorce.  —  After months of speculation, the couple are expected to end …
New York Post:
SPLITSVILLE AT LAST FOR MADONNA  —  ‘KABBALAH’ BID TO SAVE MARRIAGE FAILS
TMZ.com:
“Desperate Housewives” in Critical Condition  —  We've learned Gale Harold, the actor who plays Teri Hatcher's boyfriend on “Desperate Housewives,” was seriously injured yesterday in a motorcycle accident.  And, contrary to what Harold's rep says, a hospital spokesperson just told us the actor is in “critical condition.”
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Desperate Housewives Star Fractures Shoulder in Motorcycle Accident
Discussion: Crabbie's Hollywood
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Lauren Conrad on Heidi Montag Reunion: “Yes, It's True!”  —  Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag are friends again!  —  The Hills stars made up at STK in Los Angeles Tuesday evening.  —  Conrad was in the restaurant celebrating her runway show at Los Angeles fashion week with family and close friends.
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New York Post:
LEARY'S BRAIN VS. THE AUTISTICS  —  DENIS Leary should brace himself for hate mail from the parents of kids diagnosed with autism.  —  In his new book, “Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid,” the joke-slinging “Rescue Me” star writes about the brain disorder:
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Michael K / Dlisted:
The Ho Is Free  —  As expected, Aubrey O'Day was booted out of Danity Kane on last night's episode of “Making the Sluts.”  Aubrey's closest friend in the group, D.Woods, was also given the pink slip, because Diddy probably realized she's infected beyond repair with Aubrey's skank.
Discussion: Allie Is Wired
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Why Aubrey O'Day Was Kicked Out of Danity Kane  —  Danity Kane members Aubrey O'Day and D. Woods got the boot on Tuesday night's live season three finale of Making the Band.  —  “Puff did not like [O'Day's] image...where her image was going for the group,” Dawn Richard …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Best Week Ever
Daily Mail:
Bleary-eyed Kirsten Dunst parties hard in Hollywood... just months after leaving rehab … Spider-Man star Kirsten Dunst appeared a touch worse for wear during a night out in Hollywood on Monday.  —  The 26-year-old looked tired and bleary-eyed as she partied with friends in trendy bar La Poubelle …
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Jen Aniston, John Mayer Have Another PDA-Packed Date!  —  Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer shared a romantic dinner at Sunset Tower's Tower Bar in West Hollywood on Tuesday, a witness tells Usmagazine.com.  —  They arrived around 10 p.m. and sat indoors with three pals.
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Hitha Prabakhar / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer Reconnect for Dinner
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Lifeline Live
Caris Davis / People.com:
Janet Jackson's Mystery Illness Revealed - Migraines!  —  Janet Jackson onstage in Vancouver Sept. 10  —  After much speculation, the cause of Janet Jackson's mystery illness - which caused her to cancel a string of tour dates - has been revealed.  —  The 42-year-old was suffering …
MomLogic:
This Kid Is Called Fat in Front of Millions  —  This season's “Desperate Housewives” focuses on Gabrielle's four-year-old daughter's obesity.  Madison De La Garza's portrayal of Juanita Solice is funny, compelling and relatable.  But, De La Garza is also a real-life child whose appearance is the butt of a joke.
Discussion: Jossip
Borys Kit / Reuters:
Puppets rubbed out in Henson film noir  —  LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Jim Henson Co. has picked up a spec script that may signal a daring turn into adult territory for the company behind Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear.  —  “The Happytime Murders” is a film noir murder mystery …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The Movie Blog
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Henson to develop ‘Happytime’
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Three set for ‘Couples Retreat’  —  Kristen Bell, Kristin Davis, Malin Akerman join cast  —  Kristen Bell, Kristin Davis and Malin Akerman are signing up for “Couples Retreat,” a Jon Favreau-scripted and Peter Billingsley-directed comedy for Universal.  —  The story revolves around four couples …
Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams-Paisley Expecting - Again!  —  Country star Brad Paisley and According to Jim actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley are expecting their second child, the couple confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “We're having so much fun with our little boy Huck …
Billboard:
Spears Scores Record-Setting Hot 100 Jump  —  TOPICS  —  Silvio Pietroluongo, N.Y.  —  Another week, another record-breaking jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Britney Spears makes a near-maximum 96-1 rise with “Womanizer,” returning to the top of the list for the first time since her debut single …
Gallery of the Absurd:
Mall of America Unveils Angelina Jolie Breast Feeding Fountain  —  A meticulously detailed, hand-carved marble fountain depicting the beloved Angelina Jolie breast feeding her twins has just been unveiled in the Enchanted Food Court nestled in the southwest wing of America's largest shopping mall.
Discussion: Defamer
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Grey's Anatomy,' ‘Prison Break,’ ‘Bones,’ ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ ‘One Tree Hill,’ ‘Housewives,’ and More!  —  Question: Where's the Mer-Der hotness this season on Grey's Anatomy?  The most we've gotten so far is a kiss on the cheek!  What gives?  — Dee
OK! Magazine:
Over The Hills?  —  Could it be the end of the road for The Hills?  —  Amid constant feuding, salary demands and diva behavior, the current season of the MTV smash may be the last, sources close to the hit show tell OK!.  —  “No one gets along anymore,” an insider explains.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Too Easy  —  Miley, Miley, Miley... She might as well have handed this picture over on a silver platter with the newest copy of Photoshop and a Pedobear Approved sticker.  —  Someone should tell Miley that she's not in the backwoods anymore.  There are spoons available for her to use.
Discussion: thaindian.com
 
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TMZ.com:
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New York Post:
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
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Metro.co.uk:
Michelle nervous about motherhood
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Telegraph:
Gay men prefer Prince Harry to William, poll shows
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