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11:25 AM ET, January 30, 2009

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People.com:
Jessica Simpson to Fans: ‘Thank You for Your Support’  —  In her first performance since the flap over her figure, Jessica Simpson strutted across a Virginia stage in skin-tight leather pants Thursday night and lamented the world's “completely pointless” focus.
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Peter G / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson to Fans: “Stay Positive”  —  Jessica Simpson made no mention of her controversial new curves at a concert Thursday night in Virginia, but she thanked fans for standing by her.  —  Clad in black leather pants, a hip-length black blazer and silver go-go heels, Simpson, 28 …
Discussion: Webster's Is My Bitch
Stuff.co.nz:
Jen turns down $4m Playboy offer  —  Jennifer Aniston has reportedly turned down an offer to pose nude for Playboy magazine.  —  According to the National Enquirer, magazine founder Hugh Hefner offered the former Friends star US$4 million to strip for the magazine.
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In Touch Weekly Magazine:
In Touch Exclusive: John Mayer caught kissing another woman!  —  John Mayer caught kissing another woman!  —  Either John Mayer has split from Jennifer Aniston or they have a very open relationship.  The musician was spotted on an intimate date with a beautiful blond woman at Marix Tex Mex Restaurant in Santa Monica on January 28.
Michael K / Dlisted:   Jennifer Aniston Wouldn't Get With This
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Rebecca Romijn Debuts Post-Baby Body  —  Hot mama!  —  A month after welcoming twins, Rebecca Romijn showed off her fit body while on a walk in Calabasas, Calif. Thursday.  —  See more celebs' post-baby bodies.  —  The new mom sported yoga pants, flip flops and a tight T-shirt for the stroll.
TMZ.com:
Neighbor to Ashton — Butch It Up  —  The man who is building the house that caused Ashton Kutcher to melt down says the actor is acting “silly.”  —  Bruce Goldsmith, a screenwriter, says he's “startled” that Kutcher went crazy this morning at 7:30 AM, complaining of noise at Goldsmith's construction site.
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Perez Hilton:
Ashton Kutcher's Life Is Soooooo Hard
Discussion: Blahgirls
People.com:
Anna Faris Gets Engaged!  —  The House Bunny star Anna Faris will tie the knot with actor Chris Pratt of Bride Wars, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “They got engaged late last year,” says the rep. No further details were released.  —  In August, Faris told PEOPLE of the 29-year-old Pratt, “He's awesome.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Amy Winehouse's Home Is Robbed  —  Amy Winehouse, currently vacationing in the Caribbean, was burgled in her north London apartment - where a set of valuable guitars and recording equipment were taken.  —  The door of the singer's home was smashed in, and robbers made off with the belongings early Thursday …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Evil Beet Gossip
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Winehouse Burglars Clean House  —  Los Angeles (E! Online) - Turns out Amy Winehouse isn't the only one who's no good.  —  The singer's relaxing vacation got a big dose of stress yesterday, when her London apartment was ransacked and thieves relieved her of roughly $21,000 worth of property …
Discussion: The Blemish
FemaleFirst:
Pamela Anderson Finds Love In Trailer Park  —  Pamela Anderson has found love in an unlikely place - she's dating scuba diver Jamie Padgett after meeting him in a California trailer park.  —  The former Baywatch beauty was forced to temporarily move into a mobile home in Malibu last November …
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Rolling Stone:
Evan Rachel Wood Clears Up Mickey Rourke Romance Rumors In the S.S.  —  We haven't spoken to actress Evan Rachel Wood in nearly two years, but we spoke with her this morning.  —  Here's the story:  —  We've been friends with Marilyn Manson for a long time, and every now and then …
Julee Kaplan / The latest WWD:
Taylor Swift Launches Sundress Line  —  Singer Taylor Swift may have found her fashion prince.  —  The 19-year-old country singer, whose album “Fearless” has topped the charts for the last seven weeks and includes the hit single “Love Story,” has linked up with Jones Apparel Group's L.E …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and Perez Hilton
Hollyscoop:
Justin Timberlake, Rob Pattinson, Zac Efron to Star In New Movie  —  Girls of every age will automatically love this movie.  We don't even need to tell you the storyline yet.  Because the hook is that Justin Timberlake, Rob Pattinson, and Zac Efron are all in the movie.  That's one smart casting director.
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
Marnie / American Idol:
Clarification From Louisville Auditions  —  We apologize to any viewers who were offended by the misinterpretation of the contestant's comment to “be careful” upon completion of his audition in Louisville, KY. Our visits to audition cities are relatively brief and sometimes regional greetings and salutations are lost in translation.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Idol Apologizes to Contestant for Suggesting He Threatened Judges
Discussion: iVillage
John Horn / Los Angeles Times:
‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ was underestimated  —  Since its Jan. 16 release, “Mall Cop” has been a box-office sensation.  —  Audience tracking surveys are hardly perfect, but rarely are they as far off the mark as when “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” arrived in theaters three weeks ago.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
WB, Joel Silver shaping He-Man film  —  John Stevenson to direct live action ‘Masters’  —  Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver have set “Kung Fu Panda” co-director John Stevenson to make his live-action directing debut on “Masters of the Universe,” a reimagining of the signature Mattel toy line.
James Kaplan / PARADE Magazine:
‘I Had To Start All Over Again’  —  Naomi Watts may be the biggest movie star who could walk right by you on the street without your knowing.  She's well aware of this.  “I don't have a striking, distinctive face,” she tells me.  “My features are not too big.
Fox News:
Sly Stallone Buys Restaurant to Keep Wife From Cooking  —  Sylvster Stallone picked a novel reason to buy a new restaurant: to keep his wife out of the kitchen.  —  The Rocky star joined Danny DeVito, Charlie Sheen and his Planet Hollywood restaurant partners at eatery Buca di Beppo …
Discussion: Eater LA and Defamer
 
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