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4:55 PM ET, January 9, 2009

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Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed:
Breaking: Patrick Swayze hospitalized  —  TCA — Patrick Swayze has been hospitalized for pneumonia.  —  The announcement was made shortly before the actor was due to appear on the Television Critics Association's press tour stage at the Universal Hilton in promotional support of his new A&E series, “The Beast.”
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People.com:
Patrick Swayze Checks Into Hospital with Pneumonia  —  Patrick Swayze has pneumonia and has checked himself into a hospital for observation, it was revealed Friday at a press event for the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles.  —  “As we arrived here this morning we have some news,” said A&E president Abbe Raven.
Perez Hilton:
Patrick Swayze Hospitalized!  —  Hopefully this minor setback doesn't turn into a major complication, but.....  The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Patrick Swayze, who is fighting pancreatic cancer, has been rushed to the hospital.  —  The actor was expected at a promotional event …
Discussion: TMZ.com and omg!
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Patrick Swayze Hospitalized for Pneumonia  —  Patrick Swayze has been hospitalized for pneumonia, the president of A&E announced at a panel Friday.  —  “Patrick has asked that I tell you that he has checked himself into the hospital this morning for observation after coming down with pneumonia …
Richard Shears / Daily Mail:
‘I squirmed in my seat,’ says Nicole Kidman as she reveals embarrassment at her performance in Australia epic … It was expected to be the blockbuster that saved Australia's tourist industry - because with ‘local star’ Nicole Kidman in the key role, where could it go wrong?
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Nicole Kidman Admits Embarrassment Over Australia Role  —  Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman says she isn't happy with her performance in the critical and commercial flop Australia.  —  “I can't look at this movie and be proud of what I've done,” Kidman, 41, told Sydney radio station 2dayFM.
Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Get Cozy at Critics Choice Awards  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie packed on the PDA at Thursday's 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica.  —  Though they both did not take home any awards, the two did not seem to mind.
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Susan King / Los Angeles Times:
‘Slumdog’ is the Critics' Choice
Lane Brown / New York Magazine:
Anne Hathaway Wins an Early Golden Globe  —  Congratulations are due to Rachel Getting Married's Anne Hathaway, who, according to the awards' official Website, will win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama on Sunday night!  —  Nominations and Winners [Golden Globes]
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Mary Margaret / People.com:
Kate Hudson (Accidentally) Punches Anne Hathaway  —  Kate Hudson (left) chats with Rachael Ray  —  Call it dedication to her craft: Kate Hudson says she got into character a little too much on the set of Bride Wars, when she inadvertently punched costar Anne Hathaway in the face during the movie's catfight scene.
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:   Kate Hudson gives Anne Hathaway a beat-down
TMZ.com:
Ryan Pleads Guilty to Meth Possession  —  Ryan O'Neal pled guilty to one count of felony possession of methamphetamines in a Malibu courtroom today.  —  The actor was sentenced to 18 months in a drug rehabilitation program.  If he completes the program, the charge will be wiped from his record.
Discussion: X17 Online and Access Hollywood
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Ryan O'Neal Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Ryan O'Neal Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
Cele|bitchy:
New couple alert: Pink and Wilmer Valderrama  —  Remember that Wilmer Valderrama guy?  He pretty much dropped out of sight after dishing to Howard Stern in early 2006 about his famous ex-lovers.  The guy who probably blabbed his way out of a career and a lot of opportunities to get laid may have found another willing date.
New York Post:
SAM STAYS HOME  —  LINDSAY Lohan (above) left her constant companion Samantha Ronson at home the other night to hang with Sean Penn.  He and Lohan went to Nobu in West Hollywood, reports Celebuzz.com.  Later, Page Six sources said the pair - who were spotted together all over Manhattan last month - went to newly reopened club Guy's.
Cele|bitchy:
Martha Stewart's prison buddy recounts tense lesbian sex incident  —  The National Enquirer has an interview with a woman who claims she was friends with Martha Stewart in prison, but has since been ignored by the millionaire homemaker after multiple attempts to contact her.
Discussion: CelebNewsWire
NY Daily News:
Kim didn't see the B.I.G. picture  —  Lil' Kim doesn't want to be notorious.  —  The queen bee of hip hop had nothing to do with the upcoming film about her former flame, Christopher (The Notorious B.I.G.) Wallace, despite being a main character in the biopic about the slain Brooklyn rapper.
TMZ.com:
Cops: Barkley Was a Slam Drunk  —  Charles Barkley had booze in his blood on the night he was busted for DUI, this according to the cops who nailed the basketball star last month.  —  Cops say Barkley's blood alcohol level was .149 — nearly twice the legal limit in Arizona.
Discussion: The Blemish and Bossip.com
Brian Warmoth / MTV Movies Blog:
EXCLUSIVE: Danny Elfman To Score ‘Terminator Salvation’  —  Cast your expectations aside for the score to May's “Terminator Salvation.”  Danny Elfman has confirmed exclusively for MTV News that he will be composing the music for McG's new post-nuclear-holocaust Terminator installment of the blockbuster franchise.
Discussion: Cinematical and SCI FI Wire
Shaheem Reid / MTV:
Kanye West Says He'll Pose Naked And ‘Break Every Rule Of Hip-Hop’  —  In an interview with Vibe, the MC longs for ‘the freedom of having less fans.’  —  Kanye West has become a worldwide music icon by always telling us the naked truth as he sees it.  In the February issue of Vibe …
 
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