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12:10 PM ET, October 30, 2008

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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.
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.
Discussion: Access Hollywood
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 …
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!!!”
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.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Lifeline Live
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 …
Discussion: Cinematical
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.
Discussion: Just Jared, poponthepop.com and OH NO!!
Pip Bulbeck / Hollywood Reporter:
Jackson 5 wants you back for '09 reunion  —  ‘Family affair’ will include Janet as opening act  —  SYDNEY — The Jackson 5 will reunite in 2009, eldest brother Jermaine Jackson confirmed Wednesday at a TV industry function here.  —  Jackson is in Australia to help launch a new “greatest hits” …
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”.
Brian Orloff / People.com:
Bill Pullman's Son Busted with Moonshine  —  Bill Pullman's 19-year-old son has been busted for allegedly possessing moonshine and assaulting a government official.  —  According to Ashville, N.C., news station WLOS, Jack Pullman and his friend, Allan Gaddy, also 19, were arrested Monday …
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 …
Nicholas Ballasy / CNSNews:
'I'd Rather Have Higher Taxes,' Says Actress Hayden Panettiere  —  (CNSNews.com) - In an interview prior to a “Save the Whales Again” campaign event, television and film actress Hayden Panettiere said she would not mind paying higher taxes and that it is a celebrity's personal choice to endorse a presidential candidate.
Discussion: The Bastardly and Socialite Life
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 …
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.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Superficial
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.
Jeffrey Ressner / The Politico:
Joe the Plumber pursued for record deal  —  Move over, Sanjaya, and tell William Hung the news: Joe the Plumber is being pursued for a major record deal and could come out with a country album as early as Inauguration Day.  —  “Joe” — aka Samuel Wurzelbacher, a Holland, Ohio …
Discussion: The Caucus and Guardian
BBC:
David Tennant quits Doctor Who  —  David Tennant talks about his time as the Doctor  —  David Tennant is to stand down as Doctor Who, after becoming one of the most popular Time Lords in the history of the BBC science fiction show.  —  Tennant stepped into the Tardis in 2005 …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Kim From “The Real Housewives Of Atlanta” Is 30 Now  —  When Kim Zolciak of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” proclaimed on the show that she was twenty-f**king-nine, television sets across America simultaneously received a huge load of various soft drink brands on their screens.
Kelly / Sky News:
Brand Quits Radio 2 Over Lewd Calls  —  Russell Brand has quit his Radio 2 show in the wake of the controversy over lewd calls he and Jonathan Ross made to Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs.  —  Ross has apologised and Brand has stood down  —  Brand said he took “full responsibility” …
Discussion: Hollywood Grind and Perez Hilton
Dave / TheBadandUgly.com:
First Look: Sherlock Holmes And Watson  —  A stern looking Jude Law, a hobo-version of Sherlock Holmes via Robert Downey Jr and the most recent ex-Mr.-Madonna Guy Richie have all been in Manchester, England recently filming their November '09 “gritty” version of Sherlock Holmes.
Hollywoodtuna:
Nicollette Sheridan's Sweet Old Lady Ass  —  Nicolette Sheridan is an old lady, it's as simple as that, she was banging dudes in the bathroom of Studio 54 before Tara Reid was even born and yet her ass looks like something Tara's little sister would do her pilates on.
Extra:
Thursday: Obama Exclusive!  —  The candidate is off the cuff with Mario Lopez — talking about his mother, and his workout.  Then, Sarah Palin the wild child!  The never before seen pictures of Palin in her party girl days.  Plus, Miley co-hosts the show!  Is she really leaving “Hannah Montana”?
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Slutty & Sluttier  —  Katie Price was once again out in London …
Discussion: OH NO!!
Michael Starr / New York Post:
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