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1:40 PM ET, October 18, 2008

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Richard Simpson / Daily Mail:
‘Guy said I looked like a granny,’ Madonna accuses husband of cruelty … Madonna is building an extraordinary divorce case against Guy Ritchie, claiming he was a cruel and verbally-abusive husband who would belittle and ridicule her in front of others.  —  Lawyers for the singer …
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PopEater:
Madonna and Guy Take the Gloves Off  —  Well, that didn't take long.  A week ago, Madonna and Guy Ritchie were “happily married” - at least according to their reps. Now that the news of their impending divorce is out, things are getting ugly.  First Madonna dedicated a song …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Anita Singh / Telegraph:
Madonna is being ‘beastly’, says Guy Ritchie's father  —  Guy Ritchie's father has branded Madonna “beastly” as the couple's divorce battle threatens to get ugly.  —  The pop star took a swipe at her estranged husband by dedicating a song about their relationship to the “emotionally retarded” when she appeared on stage in Boston.
Discussion: New York Post
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Watch Britney Spears' Gossip Girl Mash-Up Music Video  —  Britney Spears's latest hit “Womanizer” will be featured in a brand new Gossip Girl promo that will focus on resident bad boy Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick).  (Watch above).  —  The promo spot will begin running on-air on The CW beginning Monday …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Jezebel and OH NO!!
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Jury Begins Deliberations in Britney Spears Traffic Trial
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Michael K / Dlisted:
Xtina Is Made Out Of Make-Up  —  I'm beginning to think that Xtina doesn't have skin anymore.  She's completely made out of bronzer, fake tanner, lipstick and powder.  She's like a walking foundation stick.  I think she's sponsored by MAC.  F**k.  I think she's owned by MAC.
Discussion: CandyKirby.com
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Daily Mail:
Even a chilly London night can't stop Christina Aguilera showing off her cleavage
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Montag's Ex: I'm So Sad at Who Heidi's Become  —  More than two years after sharing a tear-filled breakup with Heidi Montag on the season-one finale of The Hills, Jordan Eubanks is finally speaking out about his ex-girlfriend...and it ain't so sweet!  —  “Since dating Spencer [Pratt] …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Evil Beet Gossip
TMZ.com:
“Soul Train” Host Popped - Boogie Beatdown  —  TMZ has learned Don Cornelius of “Soul Train” fame was arrested last night on felony domestic violence.  —  It went down on Mulholland Drive in L.A. in the early evening.  Someone called from Cornelius' home and LAPD responded to a “domestic dispute.”
Discussion: Perez Hilton
People.com:
Eminem Opens Up About His Paralyzing Grief  —  Eminem at his Oct. 15 book party in N.Y.C.  —  In a new memoir, rapper Eminem recalls his devastating grief after the 2006 shooting death of his close friend and fellow D12 rapper Proof.  —  “I have never felt so much pain in my life,” …
Discussion: MissInfo.tv BLOG and OH NO!!
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Eric Murphy / holymoly.co.uk:
A LACK OF BLOOD TO THE BRAIN  —  If your wife was an Oscar-winner who other actors considered far better looking than you, you'd understandably be a tad touchy whenever the topic was brought up.  Chris Martin, for example - mention his wife's previous partners and he's likely …
Stuart Pink / The Sun:
Bra-zilian that costs 5million  —  ADRIANA LIMA is pictured here wearing the world's most expensive bra, costing a whopping $5million (£2.9million).  —  Apparently it contains 3,575 black diamonds, 117 certified one-carat round diamonds and 34 rubies, adorned with nearly 3,900 stunning gems.
Discussion: X17 Online and Scandalist
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Jenny McCarthy: Denis Leary is “Stupid”  —  Outspoken actress Jenny McCarthy has plenty to say to Denis Leary, who makes jokes about autism in his new book Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid.  —  “Whoo!  First of all, let me tell you …
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Travis Barker Released From Hospital  —  Earlier this morning, Travis Barker told fans he was “healing up quickly” and would be out of the hospital “b4 you know it.”  —  He wasn't kidding.  —  On Friday, exactly four weeks after surviving a private plane crash, the former Blink-182 drummer …
Discussion: Dlisted, Defamer and Seriously? OMG!
Kelley L. Carter / USA Today:
Efron's pals ponder 21st b-day gifts at ‘HSM3’ bash  —  High School Musical 3: Senior Year star Zac Efron turns 21 Saturday, but don't expect a big blowout bash.  —  At Thursday's premiere, Efron's co-stars and pals buzzed about the low-key dinner he will host at an undisclosed spot in Los Angeles with family and a few friends.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Zac Efron's 21st Birthday Plans: Laying Low!
 
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holymoly.co.uk:
SCHWING BLADE  —  Following the official confirmation …
Matthew W. Evans / The latest WWD:
Pop Singer Jesse McCartney Launching Scent
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Associated Press:
Four Tops lead singer Levi Stubbs dies
X17 Online:
Britney With Kids, Not In Court
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
TMZ.com:
John Rich — Two Fights in Two Nights
Michelle Nichols / Reuters:
Katie Holmes debuts on Broadway to mixed reviews
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip and Perez Hilton
 Earlier Picks: 
Mary Rourke / Los Angeles Times:
Carmen Rocha dies at 77; waitress credited with introducing L.A. to nachos
Discussion: Dlisted, Jezebel and Guanabee
Hollywoodtuna:
Kristin Cavallari Is The Hot Ass Karate Kid
Cele|bitchy:
Holly Madison worries about the new girls taking advantage of Hef
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Daily Mail:
Legs akimbo as Katy Perry takes a spectacular tumble after jumping …
Discussion: Gabby Babble and Seriously? OMG!
Cele|bitchy:
Katherine Heigl is going to adopt a baby from Korea
POPSUGAR:
LC and Kyle Get Kissy and Cozy at the Beach
Michael K / Dlisted:
The Before And After  —  Turn to the right, Stepford Katie!
Discussion: BBC
 

 
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Mark Landler / New York Times:
Prince Harry reaches a settlement with Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers over allegedly gathering unlawful information, an abrupt end to the London trial

Ted Johnson / Deadline:
Nielsen: Trump's inauguration drew an average of 24.59M viewers on 15 networks from 10:30am ET to 7pm ET, down from 33.76M in 2021 and 30.64M in 2017

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