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2:05 PM ET, April 22, 2009

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New York Post:
LINDSAY LOHAN REDISCOVERS THE GUYS  —  LINDSAY Lohan is drowning her sorrows over her breakup with Samantha Ronson in a sea of men — and some friends are terrified she'll go down the road Britney Spears traveled two years ago.  Except that, unlike Spears, Lohan doesn't have a stable family member to lean on.
TMZ.com:
Howard Stern Exposes a Screeching Beyonce  —  If you've ever wondered what a cat sounds like when it's being strangled, then you're gonna love the raw, unedited “board mix” of Beyonce Knowles' from her “Today Show” performance last year — courtesy of Howard Stern.
Cori Murray / Essence.com:
Jennifer Hudson Pregnant, Sources Confirm  —  Internet rumors have been circulating that Jennifer Hudson is pregnant.  While her manager and publicist deny the rumors, two sources close to the Oscar and Grammy winner confirm exclusively to ESSENCE.com that she is indeed expecting.
Susan Wloszczyna / USA Today:
First look: ‘Wolf pack’ actors grin and bare it for ‘New Moon’  —  Step aside, aloof vampires with all your undead issues.  The wolf pack is ready to howl.  —  Unlike cold-blooded neck biters, these poster guys for animal magnetism are hot.  So hot that their temperature runs a steady 108 degrees …
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Susan Wloszczyna / USA Today:
Wanted: Birth and brawn
Discussion: POPWRAP, Movieline and #gay
TheDenverChannel.com:
‘Dog The Bounty Hunter’ Shot At In Colo. Springs  —  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Police said bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman and a bail bondsman were shot at while trying to apprehend a man wanted for attempted second-degree murder.  —  Sgt. Roger Vargason said the two were attempting …
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TMZ.com:
Shots Fired at ‘Dog’ Chapman  —  Duane “Dog” Chapman and one of his associates were shot at by a man they were trying to apprehend yesterday.  —  According to police in Colorado Springs, Colo., Chapman and bail bondsman Bobby Brown were attempting to bring in a man named Hoang Nguyen …
Discussion: The Superficial and Celebrity Odor
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE CONFIRMATION: Miss California Dating Michael Phelps  —  Miss USA runner-up Carrie Prejean is set to make headlines with something other than her anti-gay marriage comments.  Her grandmother Jeanette Coppolla confirmed to RadarOnline.com exclusively that the beauty queen has been casually dating Olympian Michael Phelps.
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Variety:
Angelina Jolie teams with Fox 2000  —  Angelina Jolie, Fox 2000 and author Patricia Cornwell are teaming up for a killer deal.  —  MPAA reaches out to lawmakers  —  (4/21/2009)  —  Showbiz heavyweights: entertainment biz is central to the nation's economy and even its recovery.
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X17 Online:   New Film Franchise For Angelina!
Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna / E! Online:
The Hills Scoop: Speidi Wedding, Sex Tape Update & More  —  The Hills were alive with episode spoilers, Speidi wedding gossip and talk of a possible sixth season with or without Lauren Conrad at tonight's Paley Fest '09 panel.  —  Lauren hit the carpet and podium along with her castmates Brody Jenner …
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Mike Tyson Speaks Out on Chris Brown: “He's Just a Baby”  —  Mike Tyson - who was accused of beating Robin Givens and was convicted of raping Desiree Washington - says he can relate to Chris Brown, the 19-year-old singer who allegedly beat Rihanna.  —  “It's none of my business, but you know what I say about that?
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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MTV:
Mike Tyson Comments On Chris Brown: 'He's Just A Baby'
Discussion: Webster's Is My Bitch
Alicia Rancilio / Associated Press:
Paula Abdul Says Her Contract Is Up This Season  —  NEW YORK (AP) - Paula Abdul said her contract is up this season on “American Idol,” and that no one can ever replace her.  —  In an interview with Cynthia McFadden, airing Thursday on ABC News “Nightline” at 11:35 p.m. EDT …
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Mark Dagostino / People.com:
FIRST LOOK: Audrina Patridge Plays a PETA Angel  —  Audrina Patridge for PETA  —  Audrina Patridge an angel?  Hills fans might think it's a bit of a stretch, but the reality TV star is donning her wings - and a sexy white bikini! - in a new campaign for PETA, revealed first on PEOPLE.
Discussion: iVillage
Oliver Jones / People.com:
INSIDE STORY: Meet Mel Gibson's Children  —  At times it seems that everything about Mel Gibson is oversized: his sex appeal, his box-office muscle, his faith and yes, his family.  —  For the last two-plus decades, the Gibsons have boasted a unique Hollywood brood - an eldest daughter …
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Script doctor's in for Tom Cruise  —  Studios custom-tailor projects for the star  —  Tom Cruise is narrowing the prospects for his next film, but no matter which he chooses, he has single-handedly propped up the script doctoring biz: Studios have spent millions of dollars in rewrite fees to custom-tailor projects for the star.
Associated Press:
Darfur genocide inspires actress hunger strike  —  Darfur genocide inspires actress hunger strike  —  LOS ANGELES - Mia Farrow plans to begin a hunger strike next week in solidarity with the people of Darfur.  —  View: Headlines Only |  Include Summaries |  Include Photos
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Kevin Sessums / PARADE Magazine:
Hugh Jackman's Essential Truth  —  'To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me—not success," says Hugh Jackman when we meet for a late lunch in Beverly Hills.  Bronzed and brawny, the 40-year-old Australian wears a blue polo shirt that fits him as comfortably as his ready smile.
Peter G / Us Weekly:
David Blaine Engaged  —  David Blaine is getting married to his girlfriend, French model Alizee Guinochet; a source close to the couple confirms to Usmagazine.com.  The engagement occurred on Blaine's birthday, April 4, the source said.  —  “Alizee's a great girl.  She's really smart and talented,” the source said.
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Metro.co.uk:
Blaine to turn himself into husband?
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
 
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Kamala Harris, who mostly avoided interviews over the past few months, sets out on a media blitz, including the Call Her Daddy podcast, The View, and 60 Minutes

Financial Times:
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