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1:50 PM ET, January 30, 2009

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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 …
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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.
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Pete Wentz Speaks Out on Jessica Simpson Weight Controversy  —  Pete Wentz is defending sister-in-law Jessica Simpson — who shocked fans at a weekend chili cook-off with a fuller figure.  —  “I think that the media puts too harsh of a spotlight on women in general, and I think it's a bummer …
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.
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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.
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 …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Anna Faris Is Engaged!  —  Anna Faris is saying “I Do!”  —  The House Bunny star is engaged to actor Chris Pratt, a rep for the actress confirms to Usmagazine.com.  —  See gorgeous celebrity wedding photos.  —  It's the second trip down the aisle for Faris, who split from actor Ben Indra …
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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
Mary Beth / INF Daily:
DAKOTA FANNING “PUSHES” HER WAY ONTO THE RED CARPET  —  Dakota Fanning rocked the red carpet in a silver dress at the premiere of Push in Los Angeles last night.  The sci-fi thriller co-starring Camilla Belle, Chris Evans and Djimon Hounsou centers around three teens who have telekinetic …
Discussion: Hellomagazine.com
Michael K / Dlisted:
THIS IS SOME BENJAMIN BUTTON'S S**T!!!!  —  You might want to hold your throat before you read this first part: here's 15-year-old (hold it tight) Ali OLDhan posing in Times Square yesterday for photographer Jonathan Ressler's “Extraordinary Women Exhibit” (HOLD IT).  Oh s**t.
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.
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
New York Post:
‘STYLE’ REBORN  —  “HOUSE of Style” is making a comeback.  The popular '90s show about fashion and design, which helped make a household name of original host Cindy Crawford, is being revived by MTV, says a source close to production.  Contracts are out to Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend Bar Refaeli …
Discussion: Fashionista and Faded Youth Blog
 
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