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OctoMom — It Was a Very Goodyear — The only thing more painful than having eight babies cut out of you: Carrying them in your ridiculously distended belly. Ouch! — This picture of a ready to explode Nadya Suleman was taken eight days before giving birth to the last eight of her fourteen kids.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Octuplet Mother Received Death Threats, Says Rep — Nadya Suleman, the now-infamous mother of octuplets, has received death threats, her publicist, Joann Killeen, claims. — Killeen says the threats got so bad that Suleman, 33, and her other six children recently moved into a rented house …
TMZ.com:
Weakness in Chris Brown Case — Prior Attacks — Chris Brown may have gotten lucky because the charge he was booked on is kinda weak, law enforcement sources tell TMZ. But he's still in big trouble, and Rihanna says it's not the first time he's attacked her.
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New York Post:
CHRIS BROWN SPEAKS OUT ON FACEBOOK — CHANGES RELATIONSHIP STATUS TO ‘SINGLE’ — Disgraced R&B star Chris Brown has made his first statement following his alleged beating of superstar girlfriend Rihanna - he posted an update on his private Facebook page reading: “You'll begin to see her true colors.
Bill Zwecker / Chicago Sun Times:
Octuplets' mom ‘creepy’ — Woman who tries to look like Jolie said to irritate actress — Along with many Americans, Angelina Jolie herself is said to be “totally creeped out” by Nadya Suleman, the now-infamous mother of six who just gave birth to octuplets — all thanks to artificial insemination.
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Jay Bird / Cele|bitchy:
Nadya Suleman sent Angelina Jolie multiple letters, ‘creeped her out’ — Nadya Suleman claimed she didn't have an obsession with Angelina Jolie, despite clearly having cosmetic surgery (which she denies) that makes her look more like Jolie (which she also denies).
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Joanna Pacitti Disqualified From American Idol — American Idol contestant Joanna Pacitti — who advanced to the top 36 — has been disqualified, a show rep announced Thursday. — “It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition,” stated a Fox press release.
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Idol Disqualified! — Shady American Idol semi-finalist Joanna Pacitti has just been disqualified from the competition! — Finally!! — Fox released a statement late Wednesday explaining Pacitti's disqualification as to “avoid the appearance of impropriety.”
Steve Rogers / Reality TV World:
‘American Idol’ disqualifies Joanna Pacitti from eighth season competition
‘American Idol’ disqualifies Joanna Pacitti from eighth season competition
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Richard Rushfield / Idol Tracker:
Updated: Joanna Pacitti disqualified from ‘American Idol,’ Felicia Barton in
Updated: Joanna Pacitti disqualified from ‘American Idol,’ Felicia Barton in
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears' Ex Under Felony Investigation — We've learned Adnan Ghalib — the one-time boyfriend of Britney Spears who is under court order to stay away from her — is under investigation for felony assault with a deadly weapon with a vehicle. — Here's what went down.
Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Scoop: Hudson gets an erotic bathroom workout — Plus: Julia Roberts' publicity comeback; John Mayer's commitment woes — Longtime pole-dancing aficionado Kate Hudson has had a stripper pole installed in her bathroom, a source told Us Weekly. — The Scoop — msnbc.com
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Tori Spelling: I Feel “Pressure” to Be Thin — Tori Spelling is speaking out about her suddenly skinny frame, saying she feels a pressure to be thin in Hollywood. — “They scrutinize you so much. You try to be the person who says, 'Oh, I don't care,' but I feel the pressure,” …
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Exclusive: USA cancels ‘The Starter Wife’ — USA Network has filed for divorce from The Starter Wife, citing irreconcilable ratings. — When the Debra Messing-fronted Wife debuted in 2007 as a six-hour miniseries, it attracted more than 5 million viewers and went on to earn 10 Emmy nominations.
Ryan Tate / Gawker:
Joaquin Phoenix's Letterman Disaster — Here's Joaquin Phoenix on David Letterman later tonight, either stoned out of his mind or just medically catatonic (or both). Letterman makes several heroic efforts to politely prompt Phoenix before ruthlessly mocking him.
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NY Daily News:
A-Rod crawls back to Cynthia, and Madonna's not happy — Now that Alex Rodriguez has slithered back to his ex-wife, the Yankee slugger's reported paramour Madonna is furious. — “Madge is pissed!” reveals an insider, after A-Rod headed home to Coral Gables, Fla., in the wake of his steroid-use scandal.
Hollywoodtuna:
Kate Hudson's Ass Needs To Be Paddle Surfed — When I saw these pictures of Kate Hudson out paddle surfing in the ocean wherever the hell she is, I have to admit I was a little excited. The last time I had any Kate Hudson bikini they were pretty damn hot.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Ken Paves Calls Questions About Jessica Simpson's Weight “Irresponsible” — Jessica Simpson's hairstylist (and BFF) Ken Paves says he is tired of being asked about the singers weight gain. — “I don't think people understand what the responsibility of that question really is,” …
FemaleFirst:
I just saw ‘Twilight’ last night for the first time, and I have to say that I think Robert is a beautiful man and an amazing actor — She said: “I just saw ‘Twilight’ last night for the first time, and I have to say that I think Robert is a beautiful man and an amazing actor. He's fabulous!”
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NY Daily News:
S.I. beauty Rafaeli loves to eat — Disclaimer: You might hate Bar Refaeli after you read this. — The Israeli-born model says that to prepare for her new Sports Illustrated cover, she did nothing ... but eat. — “They tell you to eat! Cheeseburgers, ice cream, whatever — just don't lose weight.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince Harry to Undergo Sensitivity Training — Prince Harry has been ordered by his army bosses to enroll in equality and diversity lessons. — The sessions are the disciplinary actions assigned after the third in line to the crown was caught on video referring to a fellow solder as a “Paki,” PEOPLE has confirmed.
Pernilla Cedenheim / People.com:
Britney Spears Plays a Sexy Housewife in New Video — Britney Spears is a mega pop star, a mom of two - and now a happy homemaker in her new video, sources tell PEOPLE. — The singer, who plans to hit the road for her Circus tour next month, spent Tuesday filming the video for her upcoming single …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
DEATHMATCH: Billy Mays vs. Vince ShamWow — When Vince ShamWow's name comes up, Billy Mays rolls up his sleeves, sandpapers the inside of his throat and goes off. During an interview with Adam Corolla, a caller asked about Vince and Billy went on and on about how he was going to take that little bitch down.
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