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5:00 PM ET, January 21, 2009

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Joey Bartolomeo / People.com:
The Jonas Brothers Surprise the Obama Girls  —  Malia and Sasha Obama; Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas  —  On their first night in the White House, Malia and Sasha Obama quickly learned the perks of being first daughters.  —  While their parents were making their rounds at the inaugural balls …
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Huma Khan / Political Punch:
Jonas Brothers Surprise First Tweens with White House Visit  —  ABC News has learned that after their scavenger hunt last night, First Tweens Malia and Sasha Obama were paid a surprise White House visit by the Jonas Brothers.  —  The visit came after Malia, Sasha, and some of their friends …
Mary Beth / INF Daily:
THE JONAS BROTHER SURPISE THE OBAMA GIRLS AT WHITE HOUSE SCAVENGER HUNT
Discussion: Access Hollywood
TMZ.com:
K-Fed's New Gal Plays Mommy for Brit's Kids  —  Britney's not gonna like this.  —  K-Fed and his new girlfriend, Victoria Prince, took Sean Preston and Jayden James out for lunch at a Japanese restaurant in Fresno this weekend — where Prince played the role of interim mom.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
PHOTO: Kevin Federline Appears to Have Packed on the Pounds  —  Kevin Federline appears to have packed on major pounds.  —  He showed off a fuller figure while golfing with a pal in Los Angeles Tuesday.  His ex Shar Jackson explained to Us last March that the 31-year-old rapper (who looked chunky last year) 31, had “daddy weight!
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Girl Gone Wild: Sarah Larson Grinds Multiple Men, Goes Home With Ashlee Simpson's Ex  —  Girl Gone Wild: Sarah Larson Grinds Multiple Men, Goes Home With Ashlee Simpson's Ex |  Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson Rekindle Love |  Blunt & Krasinksi Still Pretending To Be Single …
Jennifer Trevorrow / Entertainmentwise:
John Mayer Dumps Jennifer Aniston...Again?  —  The couple have reportedly gone their separate ways for the ninth time...  Jennifer Aniston and singer boyfriend John Mayer have reportedly called it a day on their on-again, off-again romance.  —  The couple - who haven't been pictured together since …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez Share Romantic Duet at Inaugural Ball  —  That Marc Anthony sure knows how to end his set.  —  The crooner completed his inaugural performance by bringing “my wife,” Jennifer Lopez, on to the stage with him, for a duet.  —  This thrilled the crowd …
Discussion: The Superficial and Lifeline Live
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez and Husband Marc Anthony Kiss During Duet at Inaugural Ball
Discussion: MTV Buzzworthy Blog and iVillage
OK! Magazine:
Police Investigate Extortion Demands on Travoltas  —  John Travolta and his Wife Kelly Preston are facing more heartache as reports of extortion threats against the family are revealed by police.  —  The actor's Jacksonville-based lawyers said on Monday that they will fight the reported demands …
Discussion: Busy Bee Blogger and Perez Hilton
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Booth Moore / All The Rage:
Michelle Obama chooses Jason Wu for inaugural balls  —  Another young American designer and up-and-coming talent.  Wu is 26 years old, was born in Taiwan and studied at Parsons in New York.  The gown is an unusual choice.  Obama is wearing white in the winter and white at night.
Discussion: Rod 2.0:Beta, Sandra Rose and Advocate
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Access Hollywood:
Beyonce, Mariah & More Step Out At Inaugural Balls To Celebrate President Obama
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM and iVillage
Mary Beth / INF Daily:
THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY'S FIRST DANCE!
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Katy Perry Takes a Vow of Celibacy  —  Katy Perry won't be kissing a boy — or girl — anytime soon.  —  “I've actually taken a vow of celibacy this year,” she tells the new issue of TV Guide.  “No kissing anyone.  Just my cat, Kitty Purry.”  —  The singer, 24, and her beau …
James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
Michelle Obama's hairstylist inks TV deal  —  Johnny Wright developing reality show with 44 Blue  —  Michelle Obama's hairstylist has landed a development deal to star in a reality show.  —  Former Chicagoan Johnny Wright has styled the first lady's coif for the Democratic National Convention …
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Lost,’ ‘House,’ ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘The Office,’ 'Grey's Anatomy,' ‘Medium,’ ‘Chuck,’ ‘24,’ ‘Brothers & Sisters,’ and more!  —  Question: Come on, Ausiello!  Give us scoop on Gossip Girl!  — Sam  —  Ausiello: First let me say that Monday's episode was an absolute triumph …
Discussion: Gossip Girl Insider
Mary Beth / INF Daily:
EXCLUSIVE FIRST PICTURES: JENNIFER HUDSON ABLE TO SMILE AFTER FAMILY TRAGEDY  —  It's genuinely nice to see Jennifer Hudson smiling after the horrible tragedy she and her family endured a couple of months ago.  —  We spotted the morning singer looking casual but happy in Florida over the weekend.
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Carla K. Johnson / Associated Press:
Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Discussion: TMZ.com, Bossip.com and Socialite Life
Mark Shenton / Playbill:
New Musical Obama On My Mind to Premiere in London  —  A new musical entitled Obama On My Mind — featuring book, music and lyrics by American crime writer and filmmaker Teddy Hayes, who has been resident in the UK for the last 13 years — will make its world premiere in March.
Discussion: People.com and Pop Crunch
Perez Hilton:
Lily Allen: “I Went To The Nuthouse”  —  Lily Allen was recently interviewed for an article in the UK Telegraph.  And, in it, we hear the obvious, boring details of her life.  As usual.  —  She does, however, make some interesting comments.  Such as blaming the Daily Mail for inventing stories about her.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Faded Youth Blog
New York Post:
RENEE ON A DATE  —  RENÉE Zellweger (above), who hasn't been romantically linked to anyone since she divorced country singer Kenny Chesney, had a date Saturday night with MSNBC legal correspondent Dan Abrams, who has a thing for actresses.  The two were spotted at a cozy table for two at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor.
 
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Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

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