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2:55 PM ET, February 2, 2009

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The Superficial:
Barack Obama jokes about Jessica Simpson  —  President Barack Obama was supposed to be featured on the cover of Us Weekly with his family, but found his face covered by Jessica Simpson.  In an interview with Matt Lauer, Obama jokes about the incident which proves the entire nation truly is captivated by her expanding ass.
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New York Post:
VIDEO VENGEANCE ON JESSICA  —  JESSICA Simpson's recent weight gain has reignited a half-decade-old battle she's had with a video producer.  —  Last week, photos of the pop singer appearing heavier than usual at a chili cook-off in Florida prompted The Post to write that she looked …
TMZ.com:
Britney Will Cancel Tour If Kiddies Can't Come  —  Britney Spears will cancel her upcoming tour if K-Fed's lawyers continue to block an agreement allowing her to take the kids on the road — informed sources tell us.  —  Here's what we know.  For weeks, Britney, K-Fed and Jamie Spears …
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
‘Near Death’ Drama: Lindsay Lohan Stirs Trouble On Super Bowl Flight  —  Lindsay Lohan's frame isn't the only thing that's fading — it seems her star status is too.  —  The 22-year-old caused chaos while departing on a Delta Flight from Tampa, Fla. on Saturday morning when the airline …
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Us Weekly:
Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and Suri Vacation in Brazil  —  Tom Cruise , Katie Holmes and their 2-year-old daughter Suri enjoyed a relaxing family beach vacation over the weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  —  After spotting the three on the beach (located in a military base), a small small crowd gathered around them.
New York Times:
Lisa Loeb, Roey Hershkovitz  —  Lisa Loeb, the singer and songwriter, and Roey Hershkovitz, the music coordinator on “Late Night with Conan O'Brien,” were married Saturday evening at Brasserie 8 ½, a restaurant in New York.  Rabbi Andy Bachman officiated.  —  Ms. Loeb, 40, is keeping her name.
Daily Mail:
Madonna fuels romance rumours after dinner date with Brazilian model … They haven't been photographed together for over a month, but this picture of Madonna and Brazilian model Jesus Luz will fuel speculation of a romance.  —  The singer, 50, left a restaurant with the 22-year-old in New York yesterday.
Hollywoodtuna:
Megan Fox's Loves Her Ass And So Do I  —  Sometimes it's difficult to appreciate all of Megan Fox because her face is so captivating, but Megan has figured out that if she wears tight jeans with heart shape pockets on her ass, guys will realize she's not just another girl with a pretty face.
The Superficial:
Jennifer Hudson pwned the National Anthem  —  If I may take off my jokester hat for a minute, as someone who watched the tragedy surrounding Jennifer Hudson pour across my daily tabloid reads I couldn't help but feel inspired by her performance of the National Anthem last night.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Michael Phelps Apologizes for Pot Pic  —  Michael Phelps has apologized after a controversial photo that apparently shows him inhaling from a marijuana pipe was published in a British newspaper Sunday.  —  “I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment,” …
Discussion: Extra and Webster's Is My Bitch
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INF Daily:
MADONNA SHOWS OFF HER NEW TOY (BOY)  —  The ink is barely dry on Madonna's divorce papers, and already the Material Girl is parading her latest hunk around New York.  —  We caught up with Madge on a shopping spree in Manhattan.  And she had her rumored boy toy, Brazilian model Jesus Luz in tow to carry her bags.
Discussion: Splash News Online
Kristin Harmel / People.com:
Nick Lachey Loves Dating a Fellow Football Fanatic  —  Unlike other guys, Nick Lachey doesn't have to choose between sports night and date night.  —  “I'm a huge sports fan and she's a huge sports fan across the board, too,” Lachey, 35, tells PEOPLE of his girlfriend of over two years, Vanessa Minnillo.
Discussion: Gabby Babble
David Hinckley / NY Daily News:
A star reclaims her banner  —  Jennifer Hudson took a deep breath and she sang.  —  One hundred and ninety-five years after Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Hudson redefined our national anthem last night as a statement of hope, faith and - yes - even a hint of defiance.
Discussion: Splash News Online
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Elaine Matsushita / Chicago Tribune:
Designer Kenneth Brown's riding high in the shadow of ‘Hollywood’
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Daily Mail:
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James Desborough / News of the World:
EFFING RECORD  —  Gordon Ramsay swears 132 times in 2-hour show
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Shyamalan cast floats on ‘Air’
Agence France Presse:
Trio ‘plead innocent’ to murder of SA reggae star
Chris Johnson / Daily Mail:
Jack Black reveals his builder's bum as he struggles to stay afloat on surfboard
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Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: WBD and the NBA settle a lawsuit and agree to let WBD develop new shows with NBA content and grant rights in parts of Northern Europe and Latin America

Anna Merlan / Mother Jones:
Attorneys for X entered an appearance during the November 14 court hearing about Infowars' auction and asked to be included on future case communications

Bloomberg:
Netflix says 60M households watched the Paul vs. Tyson boxing bout live around the world, peaking at 65M concurrent streams

 
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