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5:45 PM ET, February 15, 2009

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Jessica Herndon / People.com:
Jay-Z on Rihanna: Imagine She's Your Sister or Mom  —  Jay-Z  —  Jay-Z struck a serious note Saturday when asked for his words of support for Rihanna.  —  “This is a real situation,” he said in Phoenix at the Sprite Green presents the Third Annual Two Kings dinner with Jay-Z and Lebron James, as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend.
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Angel / CONCRETELOOP.COM:
JAY-Z SPEAKS ON RIHANNA / RIHANNA'S FATHER SPEAKS  —  I've been getting emails from readers asking why I haven't been updating on the Chris Brown and Rihanna incident and it's because I REFUSE TO POST SPECULATIONS AND RUMORS.  However, I will post statements and facts.
People.com:
A ‘Saddened’ Chris Brown Releases Statement  —  The following statement was issued Sunday by a spokesman on behalf of Chris Brown:  —  “Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired.  I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones …
James Desborough / News of the World:
We decode the mystery of Geldof girl's tattoos  —  WE already told you that her marriage has been left in tatters—and now we can reveal Peaches Geldof's body is left covered in TATTOOS.  —  Just a week after confirming our exclusive revelations that she is to divorce Max Drummey after 186 days …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Gone Hollywood
Doug Wight / News of the World:
KATE Moss is 3 months pregnant.  —  KATE Moss is PREGNANT with her second child, we can reveal.  —  The supermodel is now past the crucial three-month stage, with the baby believed to be due at the end of August.  —  Kate.  35, is expected to formally announce the pregnancy soon—ending weeks of speculation.
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Linda Marx / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan, Samantha Ronson Break Hearts on Valentine's Day  —  Samantha Ronson (left) and Lindsay Lohan  —  Lindsay Lohan and DJ gal pal Samantha Ronson canceled a Valentine's Day gig in South Florida, saying they are too sick to travel.  —  They were scheduled to host and spin at Passions …
Lucy Cockcroft / Telegraph:
Schoolboy father: Alfie Patten may take DNA test after two more teens claim paternity  —  The family of 13-year-old Alfie Patten have said he should take a DNA test to prove he is the father of his girlfriend's baby, after two more teenagers claimed they could be responsible.
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Robin L. Flanigan / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Shouts Out Love for Tony Onstage  —  Jessica Simpson was feeling the love on Valentine's Day - throwing out more than one “I love you” to NFL-player boyfriend Tony Romo during her Saturday night performance in Rochester, N.Y.  —  “I'm celebrating the life I'm living right now …
Discussion: Socialite Life
News of the World:
Wrecked star says ‘Let kids try ecstasy’  —  SINGER Lily Allen was blasted last night for telling parents to encourage their kids to try drugs.  —  She said potentially lethal Class A drugs like ecstasy MIGHT not harm them — so the best way to find out was to take them.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and popdirt.com
Carole Malone / News of the World:
Jade's only interview  —  UNTIL now, Jade Goody never believed she'd have to look death in the face.  —  She believed that if you really want to live, if you pray hard enough for it, if you throw every fibre of your being into making it happen— then you will.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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