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9:55 AM ET, January 1, 2009

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TMZ.com:
Barkley: All I Really Wanted Was Oral Sex  —  This may be the very best police report of 2008.  When Charles Barkley was busted in Arizona early this morning for DUI, he told cops he ran a stop sign because he was in a hurry to get some oral sex.  —  The cops stopped Barkley after he allegedly ran a stop sign.
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The Smoking Gun:
Charles Barkley's Oral Statements  —  Ex-NBA superstar told Arizona cops he was racing to get a “blow job”  —  Following his arrest earlier today for drunk driving, Charles Barkley told Arizona cops that he ran a stop sign because he was in a hurry to pick up a girl who had …
Mary Margaret / People.com:
Britney's Brother Bryan Spears to Wed  —  Capping off a year of setbacks, comebacks, and a new bundle of joy, the Spears family has another surprise in store - a wedding!  —  Britney Spears's big brother, Bryan Spears, 31, is newly engaged to Graciella Sanchez, 36, and the pair plan to wed soon …
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Perez Hilton:
Brit's Brother Bryan Tying The Knot In New Orleans
Discussion: Access Hollywood
Richard White / The Sun:
Look kids ... Amy's pulled Santa  —  SINGER AMY WINEHOUSE has her own secret Santa — after hitting it off with a Caribbean Father Christmas.  —  The star has been nipping off for festive frolics with the mystery man on a sunshine break in St Lucia.  —  Guests revealed Rehab crooner Amy had become …
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Sam Hill / Cele|bitchy:   Amy Winehouse has the hots for Santa
TMZ.com:
Garner at Hospital — Ready to Burst?  —  While you're poppin' champagne, Jen Garner might be poppin' out that kid — she and hubby Ben Affleck were spotted just moments ago going into Cedars-Sinai!  —  See Also  — Jen Garner: 13 Going on 30 Months
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Jen ‘n’ Ben's Baby New Year?
Discussion: X17 Online
Nalinee Seelal / newsday.co.tt:
Queen Latifah's jewelry stolen  —  Hollywood star and Grammy Award winning singer Queen Latifah has fallen prey to thieves who stole more than US$10,000 (TT$65,000) in jewelry from the popular American entertainer's luxury villa in Tobago where she has been staying for the Christmas holidays.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Queen Latifah Robbed of $10,000 Worth of Jewelry
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Perez Hilton:   Queen Latifah's Jewels Stolen
Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
Sarah Palin: Bristol & Levi ‘Working Their Butts Off to Parent’  —  Sarah and Bristol Palin  —  Alaska Governor Sarah Palin hasn't yet said anything publicly about her 4-day-old grandson, Tripp, but she does want people to know that Tripp's parents - her eldest daughter Bristol …
Discussion: Just Jared
Phil / Egotastic!:
Stephanie Seymour Bikini Pictures Back in Blue  —  The bikini parade continues with more of the slightly-over-the-hill-but-still-very- doable Stephanie Seymour.  What the hell am I talking about!?  If you saw Stephanie Seymour in a bikini on the beach standing in front of you, your jaw would hit the floor.
Discussion: Celebslam
The Sun:
Madge won't like Sacha meshing around  —  Pals no more ... Sacha, as Ali G, starring in Madonna's video for Music  —  She hit 50, split from hubby GUY RITCHIE and put herself through the wringer with a punishing world tour schedule to promote latest album Hard Candy.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Socialite Life
CNN:
1 million celebrate New Year in New York  —  NEW YORK (CNN) — Strong winds, frigid temperatures and blowing snow froze celebrators from around the world as they ushered in 2009 in New York's Times Square on Wednesday night.  —  The estimated 100 million viewers tuning into the televised event nationwide …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and OH NO!!
TMZ.com:
Wrong-Way Richie Hits the High Seas  —  With her borefriend Joel Madden sitting behind her rowing, Nicole Richie enjoyed a canoe ride while on vacation in Hawaii.  —  Considering her track record on the freeway, it's probably best they didn't let Nicole steer at all.  —  See Also
New York Post:
GRIEVING STAR EYES SINGING AT INAUGURAL  —  OSCAR winner and former “American Idol” star Jennifer Hudson hasn't been able to perform since her mother, sister and nephew were brutally murdered in October - but sources say she may be summoning up the strength for President-elect Barack Obama.
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Perez Hilton:   Jennifer Hudson's Eyeing Obama Inaugural Performance
TMZ.com:
Star Jones: Staples Center  —  Star Jones....sunbathing with the scars in St. Barts.  —  See Also  — Star: No Fun in Fungus
Jennifer Godwin / E! Online:
30 Rock Video: Salma Hayek Is a Dirty Nurse!  —  Press play above to check out a first look at Salma Hayek on 30 Rock!  When Salma joins the show, beginning Jan. 8, she starts out as a nurse to Jack Donaghy's (Alec Baldwin) mean old mom, but before too long, she becomes a love interest for our favorite corporate raider!
Discussion: Just Jared
Christine McConville / Boston Herald:
Dane Cook's business-manager brother accused of stealing  —  Comedian Dane Cook's business-manager brother has been arrested and charged with embezzling millions of dollars from the Arlington-raised entertainer.  —  Darryl J. McCauley, 43, of Wilmington, will be arraigned at Woburn District Court this morning.
Discussion: dailystab.com
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Just Jared:
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Discussion: OH NO!!
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Nikki Blonsky, Next Top Modeler Cleared in Airport Smackdown
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Just Jared
Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
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Monica Rizzo / People.com:
American Idol's Gina Glocksen Getting Married Today!
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NY Daily News:
Mayer skips art show Jess in the nick of time
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TMZ.com:
The Charred Ghost of Shauna Sand's Future
People.com:
Caught in the Act!
Kimberly Nordyke / Hollywood Reporter:
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Anna Marie de la Fuente / Variety:
NBC News launches its 24/7 streaming service NBC News Now in Latin America in two of its biggest markets, Mexico and Brazil

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

 
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