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3:45 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
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
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
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, OH NO!! and Jezebel
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Jury Begins Deliberations in Britney Spears Traffic Trial
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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:
Actress' Companion Shot In Hollywood  —  A good friend of Bonnie Somerville was shot in the back at a Hollywood party last night.  —  Somerville (the girl who played Ross' GF Mona on “Friends") was leaving a T-Mobile party on Sunset Blvd. just after 2 AM with her friend when …
Discussion: Access Hollywood
Extra:
‘SNL’ Hiding the Script from Palin?!  —  Political blogs are buzzing about Sarah Palin appearing on “Saturday Night Live” tonight.  It looks like Gov. Palin might have a difficult time in front of the live audience and hot lights — and she has yet to see a script!
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 …
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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Mary Rourke / Los Angeles Times:
Carmen Rocha dies at 77; waitress credited with introducing L.A. to nachos
Discussion: Dlisted, Jezebel and Guanabee
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Travis Barker Released From Hospital
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Daily Mail:
Legs akimbo as Katy Perry takes a spectacular tumble after jumping …
Discussion: Gabby Babble and Seriously? OMG!
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
The president of MSNBC, Rashida Jones, steps down; Rebecca Kutler, SVP of content strategy at MSNBC, succeeds her as interim president

Sara Fischer / Axios:
OpenAI will fund the expansion of Axios to Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Boulder, and Huntsville, as part of a broader content-sharing and technology deal

Ed Nawotka / Publishers Weekly:
Created by Humans, a startup cofounded by Trip Adler that helps writers license books to AI companies, launches for authors and announces it raised a $5M seed

 
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