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Ed McMahon in ICU — Pneumonia, Cancer — UPDATE: We've just learned Ed is in the ICU and his condition is “extremely serious.” As one person close to him put it — “It's not great, to say the least.” — We're told Ed McMahon has been hospitalized for nearly a month with pneumonia, bone cancer and other medical problems.
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Kanye West's Radiohead tirade cut from VH1 show — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hip-hop star Kanye West trashed Radiohead and said the public should give Chris Brown “a break,” during a recent taping of VH1's “Storytellers.” — But the comments will not make it to air when the episode premieres on the lifestyle cable network on Saturday.
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Kanye Says Give Chris Brown ‘A Break’ — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kanye West has made his reputation as a controversial quote machine, and his new comments defending Chris Brown over his alleged assault on girlfriend Rihanna are sure to cause a stir. — During a taping of VH1's 'Storytellers …
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Model Falls, Gets Up, Files Lawsuit — You shouldn't be allowed to sue over a video this funny — but alas, someone is. — Sarah Welch — a model and former contestant on “The Bachelor” — is suing several companies involved with the fashion show she worked at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood on October 18, 2007.
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Says She's “Lucky in Love” — Jessica Simpson continued her tour in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thursday night. — The 28-year-old showed off her curves in daisy dukes, and looked “fit, tanned and toned,” a witness told Usmagazine.com. — See Jessica Simpson's weight ups and downs through the years.
Shari Roan / Booster Shots:
Questions about Joaquin Phoenix's mental health — Joaquin Phoenix's bizarre appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman” on Feb. 11 could be a publicity stunt or evidence Phoenix was drunk or high. But a different explanation is also making the rounds in the blogosphere.
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Joaquin Phoenix's Rep Slams Psychiatrist for Implying He's Mentally Ill
Joaquin Phoenix's Rep Slams Psychiatrist for Implying He's Mentally Ill
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Russell Simmons to Pay $40K Child Support a Month — Kimora Lee Simmons with daughters Aoki and Ming — For reality star Kimora Lee, it's Life in the Fab Lane, indeed. — The divorce between Lee, 33, and Russell Simmons, 51, has been finalized, with huge payouts for the model/fashion designer.
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Carrey, Gyllenhaal do ‘Yankees’ — New Line taps actors for adaptation of musical — Tab Hunter as Joe Hardy, Gwen Verdon as Lola and Ray Watson as Mr. Applegate starred in the original 1958 ‘Damn Yankees!’
New York Post:
JODIE'S NOT SILENT OVER TICKET — JODIE Foster has given us many amazing performances over the years - but one you won't be seeing is her emotionally charged confrontation with officers from the Beverly Hills Police Department after they nailed her for speeding.
Eunice Oh / People.com:
Kendra Wilkinson and Fiancé Ready to Start a Family — She's packed her bags, moved out of the Playboy mansion, wrapped up another season of The Girls Next Door and started filming her own reality show. Up next for Kendra Wilkinson? Walking down the aisle - and starting a family.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Tim Gunn: Angelina and Brad Were “Stunning” Up Close at the Oscars — Tim Gunn still can't get over meeting Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie while hosting ABC's Oscar pre-show on Sunday. — “That was a pure unbridled ambush!” he told Usmagazine.com Thursday at the 21st annual Bailey House auction and party in NYC.
Jason Lynch / People.com:
Criminal Minds' Kirsten Vangsness to Wed Girlfriend this Spring — Here come the brides! — Criminal Minds' Kirsten Vangsness will be walking down the aisle this spring after getting engaged to longtime girlfriend Melanie Goldstein, the actress tells PEOPLE.com exclusively.
Nicole Sperling / EW.com:
‘Twilight’: Is Drew Barrymore a candidate to direct third movie, ‘Eclipse’? — As Summit Entertainment looks to lock in a director for the third installment of the Twilight series, Eclipse, the company is talking to a select group of directors — including actress-turned-helmer Drew Barrymore, EW has learned.
Mary Beth / INF Daily:
ANNALYNNE MCCORD SPENT A LITTLE TOO MUCH TIME ON THE TANNING BED — Yikes! It looks like someone over did it a little bit on the fake bake! — Annalynne McCord hit up Bar Deluxe in Los Angeles last night clutching a long stem rose that someone was kind enough to buy for the star …
Patrick Healy / New York Times:
After Exit From Play Gets No Penalty, Piven Gives Tearful Account — At a closed-door union hearing on Thursday, the actor Jeremy Piven convinced a group of fellow actors that he did not violate his contractual obligations when he dropped out of the Broadway play “Speed-the-Plow” in December …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Daisy Lowe Nude Pictures from i-D — Daisy Lowe is fast becoming my favourite new model. Why, you ask? Because she likes to get naked. A lot. Not long ago we saw Daisy Lowe nude in Purple magazine, and now we have these very hot Daisy Lowe nude pictures from the march issue of i-D. There are 12 covers, of which Daisy is on one.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady Say “I Do!” — It's official! — Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady wed today at the St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, Calif., Usmagazine.com confirms. — The bride, 28, donned a form-fitting ivory lace strapless gown with a trumpet skirt, scalloped edges …
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Robert Downey Jr. lost weight to make Chris Martin happy — The GOOP has gotten to Robert Downey Jr! Noooo! In truth, it was the GOOP's husband, Chris Martin that got to Robert. Chris Martin is some kind of Sherlock Holmes-obsessive, and had very specific ideas about what Sherlock Holmes …
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Gwen Stefani & Crew to Visit Gossip Girl — You know you love them, Gossip Girl fans: No Doubt will be the first chart-topping band to perform on the CW show for its second-to-last episode on May 11. What song will they play for everyone's favorite Upper East Side teen queens of mean?
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Axl Rose says Slash is “a cancer” — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The handful of optimistic Guns N' Roses fans still holding out for a reunion of the band's classic lineup can probably call it a day. — In a newly published interview, singer Axl Rose describes former bandmate Slash as “a cancer …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Octo Mom Offered Year's Free Clothes for 14 Kids — Looks like Octo Mom Nadya Suleman and Angelina Jolie have another thing in common: the same designer is outfitting their kids! — Baby brand Custom Kingdom has reached out to the Suleman — who has no job and supports her family on food stamps …
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