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7:45 PM ET, January 9, 2009

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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.
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Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed:
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 Assn.'s press tour stage at the Universal Hilton in promotional support of his new A&E series, “The Beast.”
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.
Cristina Gibson / E! Online:
New Couple Alert: Evan Rachel Wood & Jason Segel  —  Just after he was linked to Drew Barrymore, it seems Jason Segel has moved on to another star: Evan Rachel Wood.  —  Marilyn Manson's ex was spotted getting cozy with Jason at the Critics' Choice Awards afterparty at the Viceroy hotel.
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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.
Just Jared:
Freida Pinto Sweeps 2009 Critics' Choice Awards
Discussion: OH NO!!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Dexter's Michael C. Hall Marries Co-Star  —  Actor Michael C. Hall has wed Jennifer Carpenter, who plays his sister on the Showtime series Dexter.  —  Hall, 37, and Carpenter, 29 — who have been quietly dating for about a year and a half — eloped in California on New Year's Eve, his rep tells The Associated Press.
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Associated Press:
‘Dexter’ brother and sister are husband and wife  —  NEW YORK - They play brother and sister on “Dexter.”  Now in real life, Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter are husband and wife.  —  Hall's spokesman, Craig Bankey, said on Friday that the couple eloped in California on New Year's Eve.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Dexter Married His Sister
Discussion: E! Online
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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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:   Kate Hudson gives Anne Hathaway a beat-down
Ken Lee / People.com:
Ryan O'Neal Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge  —  Ryan and Redmond O'Neal  —  Ryan O'Neal pleaded guilty to a felony charge of drug possession in a Malibu, Calif., courtroom Friday, and agreed to enter an 18-month drug deferment program.  —  If the actor successfully completes drug counseling …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Ryan O'Neal Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
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
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TMZ.com:
Barkley's DUI Means He's MIA From TNT
Discussion: Us Weekly
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 …
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.
Michael K / Dlisted:
“DAAAAAAAAMN!!!!  THIS IS SOME BENJAMIN BUTTON'S S**T!”  —  That was Kanye's response to his cover of Vibe Magazine.  His full response on his blog was: “I DON'T HAVE GREY IN MY BEARD IN REAL LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! … I'll have to agree with the CAPS Master.
POPSUGAR:
The Simpson Sisters Paint the Town Red  —  Jessica and Ashlee Simpson had a girls' night out at Bar Deluxe in LA yesterday.  Ashlee must have gotten bored of her new blond locks because she was already back to her fiery red, which stood out against her all black.
Discussion: BellaSugar
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
 
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