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1:25 PM ET, November 20, 2008

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Daily Mail:
Madonna and Guy strike deal to share custody of the children... but he doesn't get a penny of her £300m fortune … Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reached agreement on their divorce - with the British film director refusing to take a penny of the pop star's cash, it has emerged.
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Sarah Rollo / Digital Spy:
Madonna, Ritchie reach divorce agreement  —  Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reportedly come to an agreement on the terms of their divorce.  —  According to the Evening Standard, Ritchie has refused to take any of Madonna's estimated £300 million fortune under the settlement, which comes a month after they confirmed their split.
Frances Gibb / Times of London:
Madonna and Guy Ritchie agree divorce settlement over £300million fortune  —  Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie have reached an agreement in their high-profile divorce battle, The Times has learnt.  —  Their decree nisi is to be announced at 10am tomorrow in Court 10 …
Discussion: Scandalist and New York Magazine
Michael K / Dlisted:   Guy Ritchie Doesn't Want A Cent
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Rep: Paris Hilton and Benji Madden Split  —  Paris Hilton and Benji Madden called it quits Tuesday after nine months of dating, a rep for Hilton confirms exclusively to Usmagazine.com.  —  “Even though they are still in love, they felt it would be better to just be friends,” a source close to Hilton, 27, tells Us.
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Mike Neill / Life and Style:
It's official: Paris and Benji are over!
Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Jennifer Aniston gets a kick out of ‘Friends’  —  Plus: Anna Wintour is not leaving Vogue; Ashley Olsen's ‘trial marriage’  —  Most actors tend to fall into one of two categories: those who loathe watching themselves on screen, and those who don't.  Jennifer Aniston, it would seem, falls staunchly in the latter category.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Emmet Sullivan / People.com:
Alec Baldwin Kisses and Tells on Jennifer Aniston  —  What's it like to kiss Jennifer Aniston?  —  “It was the greatest day of my life,” Alec Baldwin told PEOPLE Wednesday at the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Dedication Gala in New York.  —  The two locked lips during last week's episode of 30 Rock …
Discussion: Just Jared, iVillage and Jezebel
NY Daily News:
Franco takes on his 2nd straight gay role  —  James Franco doesn't give a fig what anyone says - he's happy to play gay.  —  The actor co-stars in “Milk” as Scott Smith, longtime partner of gay rights martyr Harvey Milk, played by Sean Penn.  But although Franco's performance is already drawing Oscar buzz …
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New York Post:   CHASE HIM, LADIES, MAYBE HE'LL BLOOM
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Is Prince William Behind Paris Hilton's Split With Benji Madden?  —  LOS ANGELES — After nine months together, it looks like Paris Hilton has split from the man she once declared as the love of her life, Benji Madden.  —  The hotel heiress hasn't been seen with the “Good Charlotte” …
Robert Downey Jr / Salon:
The Sexiest Man Living 2008  —  He is a rogue, a gentleman and a brilliant actor.  We loved him through good times and (very) bad, and we're so glad he's back.  —  And Salon's award for the Sexiest Man Living 2008 goes to ...  He was once arrested while driving naked in a Porsche …
Discussion: Celebrity Smack!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Brad Pitt Comes Face To Skype With A Bradaloonie  —  Brad Pitt and his pussy duster were on Oprah yesterday to promote that movie about a baby with pepaw face and during one part of the show, Oprah took questions from fans through Skype.  Christina, a Bradaloonie for 17 years from Ontario …
Discussion: OH NO!!
Jessica Gold Haralson / People.com:
Rihanna's New Tattoo Explained!  —  Rihanna's new tattoo  —  Got ink?  —  Rihanna certainly does.  The singer showed off a new tattoo on her right wrist Wednesday, as she chatted with reporters at a UNICEF event.  —  “It's tribal,” she said at the charity's annual Snowflake Lighting Ceremony in New York's Grand Army Plaza.
E! Online:
Jennifer Garner Tries to Keep Away Alleged Stalker  —  Jennifer Garner could really use an alias about now.  —  The actress has obtained a temporary restraining order against a 36-year-old fan she claims has been stalking her since at least 2002, E! News has learned.
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Jennifer Garner / Access Hollywood:
Jennifer Garner Seeking Permanent Restraining Order Agaist Man Over Safety Concerns
Discussion: Lifeline Live
Simon Cable / Daily Mail:
Winona Ryder fell ill on plane to London after ‘overdosing on tranquilliser tablets’ … Winona Ryder looks distinctly ill at ease as she arrives at Los Angeles airport to board a plane to London.  —  This picture of the actress in a wide-brimmed, cloche-type hat and sunglasses was taken …
Discussion: Dlisted, The Blemish and Yeeeah!
Ceilidh / Cele|bitchy:
Jon Voight hopes to meet his new grandchildren for Christmas  —  It's sometimes hard to know if Jon Voight is completely aware of the things he says from one interview to the next.  He's always so over-the-top sensational in his delivery, whether he's sullying or praising his high-profile daughter, and this time is no different.
Discussion: OK! Magazine and CelebNewsWire
Perez Hilton:
Ben Affleck Do-Gooding in Congo, Africa  —  Starting today, Thursday, Oscar winner Ben Affleck will be visiting refugee camps in war-torn eastern Congo, where at least 250,000 people have been displaced by recent fighting.  —  Violet's daddy is hoping to bring more attention to the country and is advocating for more aid in the region.
Discussion: Hellomagazine.com and X17 Online
Arasto / Faded Youth Blog:
MADGE GOES GREEN FOR GUCCI  —  The stars were out in full force last night for the launch of Gucci's Tattoo Heart Collection at The Plaza in New York City.  —  Channeling her inner Oscar the Grouch in an astroturf minidress, newly single Madonna was all smiles as she joined company spokesmodel Rihanna …
Discussion: Defamer
Hollywoodtuna:
Hayden Panettiere Shows Her Little Cleavage  —  Once again, everyone's favourite little midget Hayden Panettiere is out revealing her talents in a cleavage-revealing dress.  Unfortunately she has very little talent, but all that could be fixed with a simple surgical procedure.
 
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