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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Pal: Jennifer Hudson's Family Didn't Take Balfour's Threats Seriously — A friend of Jennifer Hudson says he tried to warn the family about William “Flex” Balfour, who is currently considered a “person of interest” in the shooting deaths of Hudson's mom, Darnell; brother, Jason and 7-year-old nephew, Julian.
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Don Babwin / Associated Press:
AP source: Hudson suspect refused polygraph test — CHICAGO - The convicted felon suspected in the slayings of actress-singer Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew told police he is innocent but balked at taking a lie-detector test, a police official said.
People.com:
Caught in the Act! — Carrie Underwood; Travis Stork — Photo by: Jennifer Mitchell / Splash News Online; Casey Rodgers / WireImage — • Does she have a special new guy? Carrie Underwood, stepping out for dinner with former Bachelor (and The Doctors co-host) Travis Stork.
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TMZ.com:
“Google Me, You Dumb F**k” Lawsuit — Let's take spoiled bitches for 500. Here's the answer: My dad used to run Yahoo, I'm a really mean chick and I will now beat the crap out of you. The question: Who is Courtenay Semel? — A security guard at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is suing …
Virginia Wheeler / The Sun:
Marriage ‘contract’ controlled Guy's life — The document detailed how many dates the couple should go on and how often they should have sex. — It stated that Guy had to “work to enrich his wife's emotional and spiritual wellbeing” and ordered him to devote several hours a week to reading Kabbalah texts with Madge.
Perez Hilton:
Jackson 5 Reunion Tour - It's Happening! — Jermaine Jackson told the Australian Associated Press yesterday that the Jackson 5 will be reuniting and that it will be just like old times. — He says the brothers - including Michael - are going to go on a world tour next year AND that Janet will be their opening act.
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Pip Bulbeck / Hollywood Reporter:
Jackson 5 wants you back for '09 reunion
Jackson 5 wants you back for '09 reunion
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Ellen Tumposky / People.com:
Prince Harry's Favorite Bond Is Not Daniel Craig! — Daniel Craig (left) and Prince Harry — Prince Harry turned out to help Daniel Craig celebrate the world premiere of Quantum of Solace in London Wednesday night. — So he must be a huge fan of the blond Bond, right? Well ... not exactly.
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New York Magazine:
Coco Promises a Naked HalloweenAt last night's premiere of Soul Men, Ice-T and his wife Coco would not reveal what they would be dressing as for Halloween, but one thing was certain — for Coco, this would be a very naked night. “It's my day! I get to get naked! Finally!!!”
Leslie Simmons / Hollywood Reporter:
Samuel L. Jackson vs. the ‘Dragon’ — He's set to star in the remake of the 1985 cult classic — It's another heavy role for Samuel L. Jackson. — Having most recently played a dirty cop in “Lakeview Terrace,” Jackson is set to star as a bad guy again in Columbia Pictures' remake …
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Gwen Stefani Shows Off Another Photo of Zuma — Gwen Stefani has officially introduced the world to her newborn son Zuma. — On Wednesday, she posted an adorable portrait of her and her 2-month-old on her Web site. — “We wanted to share with you the first photo of Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale,” she writes.
James Kaplan / PARADE Magazine:
'I've been given a gift' — Nicole Kidman is tall—much taller than you'd expect. Shoeless, she stands close to 6 feet; in heels, the sky's the limit. In addition, her contours are roughly those of a pipe cleaner. “I'd love to look like Sophia Loren,” she says with a sigh.
New York Post:
NO ‘IDOL’ THREAT OVER ALBUM — JOSIAH Leming, a homeless singer whose mother is dying of cancer, might be blocked from releasing the album he recorded because he was a contestant last season on “American Idol.” — Leming, 19, who didn't make the show's top 24, received an official letter from …
New York Post:
MISSING RING — IS it over between John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth? “The wedding band is missing,” the Washington Post reported yesterday after covering a speech the cancer-stricken mother of two gave in DC on Monday night. Edwards, the former North Carolina senator who ran for president twice …
Dave McNary / Variety:
Gary Oldman joins ‘Book of Eli’ — Hughes Brothers film stars Denzel Washington — Gary Oldman will co-star with Denzel Washington in “Book of Eli,” a post-apocalyptic actioner to be directed by Allen and Albert Hughes. — Alcon Entertainment is financing the film and co-producing with Silver Pictures.
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Ihatekimmy / Bossip:
Exclusive* Beyonce's “Single... Trannys???” — Ooh-Wah-uh-Oh! That's a man. Our sources tell us that the chocolate chick in the “Single Ladies” video is a dude and is one of the choreographers, Jaquel Knight, in drag. Peep the the testosterone in the shots below.
Daily Mail:
Make-up-free Katie Holmes' Halloween horror show … The long hours of theatre work appeared to be taking their toll on Katie Holmes as the actress was pictured in New York looking gaunt and worn out. — The 29-year-old, dressed all-in-black with a bright orange handbag …
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Tim Nixon / The Sun:
Pink: Mayer likes stupid girls — Celebs at war ... Pink took exception to John's controversial claim — JOHN MAYER should brace himself for a furious showdown with on/off lover JENNIFER ANISTON, after telling PINK he only sleeps with “really stupid women”.
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Courteney Cox is off to ‘Cougar Town’ — Sets comedy pilot with ‘Scrubs’ creator Bill Lawrence — Welcome to “Cougar Town.” — ABC has greenlighted a single-camera comedy pilot from “Scrubs” creator Bill Lawrence to star “Friends” alumna Courteney Cox.
Daily Mail:
'I'm NOT getting a divorce,' says Peter Andre as he tries to play down split rumours … Singer Peter Andre has denied that his three year marriage to Katie Price is in trouble. — The Australian flew into Los Angeles alone on Monday amid rumours he was splitting from the glamour girl.