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6:45 PM ET, October 28, 2008

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TMZ.com:
Hudson Murder Suspect's Alibi Doesn't Add Up  —  The case is building quickly against William Balfour, the man police sources have pinpointed as the primary suspect in the murder of Jennifer Hudson's family.  —  More details are emerging: The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting Balfour's girlfriend …
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Associated Press:
AP Exclusive: Hudson suspect had June drug arrest
Discussion: TMZ.com and Perez Hilton
Tempo / Pop Machine:
Jennifer Hudson...what is there to say?
Discussion: Faded Youth Blog and Lifeline Live
People.com:
Angelina Jolie's (Surprise!)  Tribute to Clint Eastwood  —  She may be the most photographed woman in the world.  But even Angelina Jolie can fly under the radar.  —  The actress - who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in Afghanistan - made a surprise appearance …
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Clint Eastwood: Angelina a “Gorgeous Beauty”  —  Angelina Jolie surprised Hollywood Film Fest attendees by showing up Monday night to present Clint Eastwood with the Director of the Year award.  —  “No one knew she was coming,” a guest tells Usmagazine.com.  —  See Angie's most glamorous red carpet moments.
Hollywoodtuna:
Holly Madison Before Hefner Made Her  —  Here are some never before seen shots of Holly Madison back in 2001 or 2002.  Some of you might not recognize her because she looks nothing like she does today.  She's what I'd like to call modern medicine at its best because her transformation is too obvious to ignore.
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Jessica Simpson, Russia's Sweetheart  —  What ever happened to Jessica Simpson's comedy, “Major Movie Star”?  —  The “Private Benjamin” - like film has never opened here in the United States.  But on October 9th, “Major Movie Star” debuted to top box office in... Russia.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson's New Movie Debuts at No. 1 ... in Russia
Discussion: CelebWarship
Julianne Hough / Fancast:
“I Have Endometriosis.  I'd Still Like A Hough Vs. Hough Final”  —  Well, as of yesterday, the news is out there.  Here's the latest.  Later today I'm meeting with my doctor, getting the rundown of the procedure.  He's going to go through everything about the surgery.  I'm not worried.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
CHERYL BURKE Must Be Stopped!
Discussion: PEOPLE TV Watch
Richard Simpson / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Madonna's world continues to crumble as Kabbalah leaders turn on her over bitter divorce battle … Madonna is facing a major fall-out with her kabbalah leaders who are demanding an immediate out of court settlement to her divorce from Guy Ritchie.
Extra:
Joaquin Phoenix: Leaving the Silver Screen?  —  “Extra” caught up with actor Joaquin Phoenix, and the “Walk the Line” star dropped a shocker — is he really leaving show biz?!  Yes!  Last night at the Paul Newman benefit, the Oscar nominee told “Extra,” “I want to take this opportunity …
Discussion: Dlisted and Lifeline Live
Celebuzz:
Live from New York: It's Britney?  —  Source tells Celebuzz Spears will hit 30 Rock as SNL host in two weeks.  —  Spreading her comeback across the board, it looks as though Britney Spears will revisit a touchstone in her career: hosting Saturday Night Live.
Access Hollywood:
Julia Roberts: From ‘Pretty Woman’ To Pretty In Pink?  —  Julia Roberts,Paul Newman,Access Hollywood,Red Carpet,Nancy O'Dell  —  As Julia Roberts took to the stage Monday night at San Francisco's Davies Symphony Hall to honor and raise funds for the late Paul Newman's charity, The Painted Turtle …
Bill Zwecker / Chicago Sun Times:
Clashing points of ‘View’  —  Behar, Hasselbeck's political differences escalate backstage  —  It probably comes as no surprise that the tension backstage at “The View” is getting even more tightly wound.  —  I'm hearing that the animosity between Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck has gotten so ugly …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Perez Hilton and Jezebel
TMZ.com:
Like Father, Like Son?  —  William Balfour — the “person of interest” in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew — isn't the first Balfour to run afoul of the law.  —  Balfour's father is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for murder.  His brother served time for drug dealing.
Richard / Gawker:
Which ‘Showmance’ Is Hiding Two Big Gay Secrets?  —  Hello rainy Tuesday!  Apologies for my absence yesterday, I was watching two friends get married.  Yay for J & A. Onto the dirt.  Today we have a teenage star who scared away her boyfriend, a couple having kinky sex, a balding star …
Discussion: NY Daily News
Aleksandar Tomovic / OHLALA Mag:
OHLALA HILARY SWANK DOES ELLEN DEGENERES!  —  Oscar winning actress Hilary Swank took on her most challenging role an impression of Ellen DeGeneres.  The 34-year-old star made an outrageous appearance as a guest on DeGeneres' popular US chat show yesterday and mimicked the host's trademark dancing entrance.
Discussion: L.A. Rag Mag
Susan Yara / People.com:
Dina Lohan: Lindsay & America Feud Rumors ‘Just Silly’  —  Lindsay Lohan and America Ferrera  —  Despite reports of ugliness between Lindsay Lohan and America Ferrera on the set of Ugly Betty, Dina Lohan tells PEOPLE that her daughter “had fun” working on the show.
Discussion: Fancast and The Hollywood Gossip
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Spoiler Chat: Are Blair and Serena Going Gay?  —  What better way to beat the Monday blues than with a little girl-on-girl action...and smacktion?  —  Rumors are flying that Gossip Girl's Serena (Blake Lively) and Blair (Leighton Meester) are hooking up, that 90210's Kelly (Jennie Garth) …
New York Post:
WE HEAR . . .  THAT Olympic hero Michael Phelps - besides banking a bundle from endorsements - picked up $100,000 for appearing at an LA pool party for a TV network chief's wife and swimming some laps . . . THAT Tiger Woods, sidelined by knee surgery, continues to earn big bucks.
Discussion: Dlisted and Best Week Ever
Just Jared:
Lauren Conrad & Kyle Howard: Buddakan Date!  —  Lauren Conrad holds hands and follows the lead of actor boyfriend Kyle Howard in New York City on Monday night.  The couple shared a romantic dinner at celeb-fave Buddakan in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan.
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
 
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Access Hollywood:
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: OH NO!!
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
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Andrew Gans / Playbill:
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James Reed / Boston Globe:
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Metro.co.uk:
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