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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 …
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:
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 …
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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.
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Allie Is Wired
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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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.
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 …
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Peter Bradshaw / Guardian:
Frost/Nixon — London film festival — Michael Sheen and Frank Langella in Frost/Nixon — As well as creeping impatience, there is a weird sense of deja vu watching the talky, inert drama which opens tonight's London film festival - about David Frost's legendary TV interviews in 1977 with the disgraced ex-president Richard Nixon.
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Thompson On Hollywood
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The FADER Magazine:
Vanessa Beecroft & Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak Listening Event — Last night, Kanye West publicly debuted his new album, 808s & Heartbreak, at the Ace Gallery in Los Angeles via a collaboration with Italian artist Vanessa Beecroft. After waiting in a loading area with an open bar and a DJ …
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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.
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 …
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 …
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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 …
TMZ.com:
B.J. to Palin: You Give My Music a Bad Name — Jon Bon Jovi just gave us a statement, bitterly complaining that Sarah Palin has been using the band's song during her rallies yesterday and today: — “We are surprised to hear that our song, “Who Says You Can't Go Home” was used by the McCain campaign at rallies yesterday and today.
Just Jared:
Star Trek Covers Entertainment Weekly — Star Trek costars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto go eyebrow crazy on the latest cover of Entertainment Weekly. — In this issue, the mag talks about director J.J. Abrahms launching Spock (Quinto) and Kirk (Pine) back into space and the surprising secrets of next summer's blockbuster.
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 …
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.
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Lisa Ingrassia / People.com:
DJ AM: ‘I Jumped Through a Fireball’ — DJ AM and cat Muggsy — After surviving a plane crash that severely injured Travis Barker and killed four others, an emotional DJ AM tells PEOPLE: “I'm the luckiest man alive.” — In his first interview since the Learjet crashed during takeoff at a Columbia …
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Hollyscoop
TMZ.com:
Hathaway's Con-Man Ex Blames Anne's Lifestyle — In what could go down as the worst persuasive letter ever, Raffaello Follieri's lawyer claims the con man effed up with the law because he was trying to keep up with rich people like his movie star ex-girlfriend Anne Hathaway.
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.