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1:50 PM ET, February 22, 2009

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A.M.I / Good Charlotte:
Better than winning an OSCAR!  —  What's better than winning an Oscar?  I am so happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to be a big sister!  God has truly blessed my family.  Hope your all feeling as good as i am right now.........
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People.com:
Nicole Richie Pregnant Again!  —  Here they go again!  Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden are expecting another child, barely a year after the arrival of daughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden last Jan. 11.  —  In a message on the Web site of Good Charlotte, the band he fronts, Madden …
Pernilla Cedenheim / People.com:
J-Lo and Marc's Twins Have First Birthday Party  —  Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez with twins Emme and Max  —  Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony celebrated their 1-year-old twins Max and Emme with a birthday party at their Bel Air home on Saturday.  —  About 50 guests, including Nicole Ritchie …
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Kenan Thompson: Chris Brown Could Still Perform on SNL Stage  —  Chris Brown will have a difficult time salvaging his music career after allegedly attacking girlfriend Rihanna in L.A. two weeks ago, one venue hasn't closed its doors to him.  —  Saturday Night Live might still consider having …
Chicago Tribune:
Many teens blame Rihanna, say dating violence normal  —  1 in 10 teens suffer abuse in romantic relationships, and many think it's often justified  —  Ed Loos, a junior at Lake Forest High School, said a common reaction among students to Chris Brown's alleged attack on Rihanna goes something like this: “Ha!
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News of the World:
Star Freida Pinto's dumped fiance reveals movie stole his happiness  —  THE heartbroken fiancé of Slumdog Millionaire beauty Freida Pinto today reveals how the film's success and her “infatuation” with co-star Dev Patel finished their relationship.  —  Dumped Rohan Antao blames …
Jenny Sundel / People.com:
Charlie & Brooke Sheen Have Sports-Themed Baby Shower  —  Is Charlie Sheen hoping for a couple of sluggers when his wife, Brooke, gives birth to twin boys in April?  It would seem so based on the sports-themed baby shower for the couple on Saturday afternoon.
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Access Hollywood:
Summit Announces Third ‘Twilight’ Film  —  Twilight,Movies,Robert Pattinson,Kristen Stewart,Taylor Lautner  —  Sequels can often take years to get made, but fans looking to sink their teeth into more “Twilight” won't have to wait too long.  —  The third film in the series, “Eclipse,” …
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Jennifer Aniston Headed to the Academy Awards  —  Jennifer Aniston will be at the Oscars!  —  I can exclusively reveal that Ms. Aniston will present an award on Sunday night with funnyman Jack Black.  —  Whether she and boyfriend John Mayer walk the red carpet together remains a mystery.
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
What Kate Winslet's Looking Forward to Most About the Oscars  —  Kate Winslet isn't focused solely on Oscar come Sunday night.  —  Although one would expect the Academy Award-nominated actress to be most excited about winning the gold statue for her leading role in The Reader, she has something else to look forward to.
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Mickey Rourke, Penelope Cruz Win at Independent Spirit Awards  —  Mickey Rourke, Penelope Cruz and Melissa Leo — all of whom are up for Oscars on Sunday night — were honored at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday.  —  Rourke received the best actor prize for his role …
TMZ.com:
And the Winner Isn't ...  There's a reputed leaked memo circulating online revealing the winners of tomorrow's Oscar ceremony.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tells TMZ it's bogus.  —  The memo gives Academy officers a heads up on the winners, but officials say no such memo exists.
Discussion: Daily Contributor and BBC
 
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Greg Stohr / Bloomberg:
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The Guardian:
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