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9:25 AM ET, March 5, 2009

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TMZ.com:
Rihanna: Chris' Beatings Kept Getting Worse  —  Even if Rihanna refuses to cooperate with prosecutors, the L.A. County District Attorney may have evidence even more powerful than the gruesome photos.  Multiple law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the night of the attack Rihanna told cops …
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Court Date Looms for Chris Brown  —  Almost a month after Rihanna was allegedly assaulted in a domestic violence case, Chris Brown has yet to be formally charged with any crime by prosecutors.  —  But he does have a standing court date Thursday in Los Angeles, and may be required …
Discussion: iVillage
Emily Smith / The Sun:
Beaten up Rihanna won't press charges  —  Smiles ... couple are snapped at pre-Grammys bash  —  POP star RIHANNA has told police she does NOT want to press charges against boyfriend CHRIS BROWN for allegedly battering her.  —  The 21-year-old is refusing to help with their investigation after rekindling her romance with the singer.
E! Online:
Chris Brown's Lawyers Discuss Possible Plea Deal as D.A. Gets Case  —  Los Angeles (E! Online) - Chris Brown is out and about, but it's the behind-the-scenes action that may determine where he goes in the future.  —  Sources close to the negotiations tell E! News that the R&B star's attorneys …
X17 Online:
Will The DA Charge Chris Brown Before Scheduled Arraignment Tomorrow?  —  Media outlets are bombarding the DA's office and courthouse spokesperson with calls regarding whether or not the Los Angeles District Attorney will officially file charges against Chris Brown prior to the arraignment tomorrow...
Discussion: TMZ.com and Us Weekly
New York Post:
SECRET OF CHRIS-RIHANNA PIX
TMZ.com:
D.A. Gets Rihanna Case
Discussion: Rolling Stone and The Dish Rag
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Source: Holly Madison Is Joining DWTS  —  There is speculation the Girls Next Door star could be replacing Jewel, who has been struggling with knee problems, and blogged last week that tendinitis could force her to drop out.  —  The singer later released a statement saying she'd suffered a …
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Holly Madison's Quick Step to Dancing  —  The bunny hop is coming to Dancing With the Stars.  —  Sources confirm that Girl Next Door Holly Madison will replace Jewel in the new season of ABC's hit reality competition show.  —  I'm told that the Jewel-Madison switcheroo happened pretty quickly, too.
Discussion: Seriously? OMG!
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Rep: Mariska Hargitay Hospitalized Again  —  Mariska Hargitay is back in the hospital, her rep confirms to Usmagazine.com.  —  “Mariska Hargitay went to the hospital this morning after experiencing some discomfort relating to her earlier lung condition,” her rep told Usmagazine.com Wednesday.
Discussion: The Dish Rag, CelebTV.com and iVillage
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Alicia Dennis / People.com:
It's a Girl for Supermodel Niki Taylor!  —  Get out the pink booties!  —  Supermodel Niki Taylor and her husband, NASCAR driver Burney Lamar, welcomed their new daughter into the world - the day before Niki's birthday.  —  What a present!  Born on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in Nashville …
Scott Bowles / USA Today:
Early look: Jackman digs his claws into ‘Wolverine’  —  Hugh Jackman has a bit of advice for anyone planning on hosting the Academy Awards: Don't drop Anne Hathaway.  —  Jackman, who began last month's ceremony with a six-minute musical number that included whisking the actress onstage …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Malin Akerman Upskirt and No Undies?  —  It's not like the Watchmen movie needs any more publicity, what with it's super-hyped geekness, and the much-publicized legal battles, but just in case, here's a Malin Akerman upskirt in which it appears that the hot Swedish-born actress and model is not wearing any underwear!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Debra Lewis-Boothman / People.com:
Tyler Perry Denies He'll Kill Madea  —  Tyler Perry and Madea  —  Fans of Madea, rest easy: No way will director-creator and star Tyler Perry kill her off.  —  Perry, who recently told PEOPLE he looks forward to escaping to his own private island when he turns 40 in September …
Discussion: Bossip.com and Videogum
Cindy Casares / Guanabee.com:
Rihanna Covergirl Ad Placement Not Big On Sensitivity  —  4 MARCH 2009, 10:30 AM.  —  358 VIEWS.  This ad for Covergirl mascara featuring Rihanna appears in the newest issue of People which hit stands today.  Couldn't the media buyers and salespeople at the magazine have been a little more conscious of context?
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
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Hamilton Nolan / Gawker:
Of Course They Had to Run the Rihanna ‘Eyes’ Ad This Week
Discussion: Scandalist
Pete Samson / The Sun:
Paris' flash dash!  —  In the pink ... Paris' ‘Barbie’ Bentley  —  The hotel heiress, 27, will have it flown out from the firm's British HQ in Crewe to be fitted to her £140,000 Continental GT in Los Angeles.  —  But she may have to wait — the Cheshire plant is halting production until early May due to the economic downturn.
Jennifer Millman / MSNBC:
Lindsay Lohan's NYC Pad for Sale  —  Whether or not you're infatuated with the actress, Lindsay Lohan's former lux apartment in Manhattan is up for grabs - and you can get a $200,000 discount if you act now.  —  Lohan did a really nice job with the place, pouring $100,000 worth of upgrades …
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The Cheese / Hollywoodtuna:   Lindsay Lohan Is Madonna
PopEater:
Former Monkee Peter Tork Fights Cancer  —  A rare form of cancer has been discovered on the tongue of ex-Monkees member Peter Tork, who will undergo surgery this week in New York City.  —  The 67-year-old oldies legend told RadarOnline he has been diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma …
Michael K / Dlisted:
The “Over The Moon” Watch  —  It's on a f**king cover!  Oh, by “it” I mean “over the moon” and not Jennifer Aniston.  But the “IT” nickname still belongs to Vadge.  Forever and always.  —  Anyimabouttokickacow, can you believe this s**t?  This week, I'm going to have to steer clear …
Michelle Tan / People.com:
Miley Tells All in New Autobiography  —  She has a hit TV series, a No. 1 movie and three - count 'em, three!  - No. 1 albums under her belt.  Now, at the ripe age of 16, Miley Cyrus has added another item to her Been-There-Done-That-List: an autobiography.
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus: Girl Bullies Once “Trapped” Me Inside a Bathroom
Discussion: Anything Hollywood
Mikael Carlsson / Upcoming Film Scores:
Daft Punk: Tron 2.0  —  French electronica duo Daft Punk has been signed to write the original music score for Tron 2.0, Walt Disney's upcoming sequel to the groundbreaking 1982 animation cult hit which was scored by electronic music icon Wendy Carlos.  Daft Punk's members Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo …
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The Playlist:   A Good Look: Daft Punk To Score ‘Tron 2’
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
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Florida's Department of Health sends a cease-and-desist letter to TV stations airing an ad supporting a pro-abortion amendment, calling it “false advertisement”

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