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5:15 PM ET, May 4, 2009

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Rich Cohen / Vanity Fair:
The Jessica Question  —  After a tough few years—two movie duds, a risky foray into country music, and tabloid headlines about her weight—Jessica Simpson is at the crossroads of Obscurity and Re-invention.  What brought the 28-year-old pop star, now also the controversial girlfriend …
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Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard Get Married  —  Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard made it official on Saturday: The longtime couple, who have a daughter together, tied the knot in a romantic wedding in Italy.  —  “We are happy to confirm that Maggie and Peter were married on Saturday …
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard Wed in Italy!  —  Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard said “I do” over the weekend, Usmagazine.com has exclusively confirmed.  —  “We are happy to confirm that Maggie and Peter were married on Saturday, May 2,” her rep tell Usmagazine.com.
Paul Chi / People.com:
Twilight Leads MTV Movie Awards Nominations  —  It's vampires versus slumdogs for the coveted Golden Popcorn trophy at this year's MTV Movie Awards.  —  Nominations for the 2009 event were announced Monday morning with Twilight leading the list, nabbing seven nominations including best movie …
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Up for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards  —  Angelina Jolie is being honored her smooching skills.  —  The actress, 33, scored three MTV Movie Award nominations, including “Best Kiss” for her lip-lock with James McAvoy in Wanted.  She is also up for “Best Female Performance” …
X17 Online:
Twilight and Slumdog Millionaire Top The Nominees List For The 2009 MTV Movie Awards
Discussion: DailyFill.com, omg! and oceanUP
Tiffany McGee / People.com:
Eminem Bounces Back from 20-Pill-a-Day Addiction  —  Eminem  —  In a candid new interview, rap superstar Eminem reveals he suffered from a devastating drug addiction that led to him downing as many as 20 Vicodin, Ambien and Valium in a day.  —  “The numbers got so high …
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Eminem Opens Up About 20-Pill-a-Day Addiction
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Jenny McCarthy inks Harpo deal  —  To develop projects including a syndicated talk show  —  Jenny McCarthy is poised to become the next star in Oprah Winfrey's media empire.  —  McCarthy has inked a multi-year overall deal with Winfrey's Harpo Prods. to develop projects on different platforms …
TMZ.com:
David Hasselhoff's Weekend — The Real Story  —  We've gotten to the bottom of the David Hasselhoff mystery, and it ain't the way his ex is painting it.  —  Here's what we know.  This past Saturday, David was at home with his daughter Hayley and there was a squabble.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Denise Richards: Take Me Out to the Ball Game Performance Was “Horrifying”  —  Denise Richards admits her performance of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” over the weekend was hardly a home run.  —  The actress screeched her way through the classic tune during the 7th inning stretch of the Chicago Cubs game on Friday.
TMZ.com:
‘Jon & Kate Plus’ ... Each Other  —  Jon Gosselin from “Jon & Kate Plus 8” was spotted with another woman this weekend ... his wife, Kate.  —  While pics surfaced of Jon leaving a nightclub with a lady friend last week, the not-so happy couple appeared together at something called the Pennsylvania Women's Show this weekend.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Greg Williams / Esquire:
Good Morning, Megan Fox: Exclusive Video  —  From bed to bathing suit, spend a day with Transformers star Megan Fox in this film shot for Esquire by Greg Williams on the Red One camera.  Get the full story and portfolio in Esquire's June issue, on sale May 10.
Reliable Source:
David Cook Announces Brother's Death at D.C. Cancer Fundraiser  —  (Courtesy of Cassidy Pinkard and Colliers) (Source)  —  Reigning “American Idol” champ David Cook stunned the crowd at today's Race for Hope 5K in downtown D.C. by announcing his brother died the night before of a brain tumor …
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Charlieblanko / Bossip.com:
Ciara Says “For the Last Time, I Am Not a Man”  —  Up top is Ciara's latest photo shoot with OK magazine.  We've got more pics under the hood plus an interview where Ciara ends the tranny rumors once and for ball.  Sorry, we meant all...
NY Daily News:
New song, old refrain for John Mayer  —  John Mayer's latest relationship has ended after barely a month.  His reason for jumping ship?  His flame, Scheana Marie, was too public about their fling.  —  Marie went public about their hookup Friday, spilling details like, “I love his personality …
E! Online:
Dennis Rodman Rebounds Back to Rehab  —  After getting the boot on The Celebrity Apprentice, it looks like Dennis Rodman's next venture will be a familiar one: rehab.  —  The former NBA star, who has battled addiction for years, has agreed to enter an outpatient program where he'll regularly see a counselor.
Lesley Messer / People.com:
Will Casey Aldridge Serve Prison Time?  —  He's out of the hospital, but Casey Aldridge must now deal with the legal implications of his recent truck crash.  —  Alridge, 19, better known as Jamie Lynn Spears's boyfriend and the father of their baby daughter, 10-month-old Maddie …
Discussion: The Superficial
Starpulse:
Sting's Daughter Fractures Skull  —  Sting's teenage daughter Coco is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after fracturing her skull in a freak accident.  Coco Sumner, 18, remains in an intensive care ward after collapsing in an L.A. restaurant last weekend and hitting her head on a chair as she fell to the ground.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Is Engaged  —  Trent Reznor and his girlfriend, musician Mariqueen Maandig, are engaged.  —  They announced the news over the weekend on the website of her band, West Indian Girl.  —  “In case [you] haven't heard the news, Mariqueen got engaged,” the post reads.
Discussion: MTV, Agent Bedhead and Rolling Stone
 
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Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
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NY Daily News:
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TMZ.com:
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