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Peter G / Us Weekly:
David Archuleta's Dad Busted for Hiring a Hooker — The father of American Idol runner-up David Archuleta was charged with soliciting a massage parlor prostitute, stemming from a raid in January. — David Archuleta, a seventh season fan favorite, lost to David Cook. He released his first album in late 2008.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cops Reveal How They Busted David Archuleta's Dad — American Idol runner-up David Archuleta's father was charged with soliciting a prostitute, RadarOnline.com has learned. James Jeffrey Archuleta got caught up in a January 14 police raid on a massage parlor in Midvale, Utah.
New York Post:
JEALOUS OVER JON & KATE — LINDSAY Lohan and Paris Hilton are being replaced by reality-TV couple Jon and Kate Gosselin on covers of celebrity weeklies — and they can't stand it. “Lindsay and Paris hate not being on the covers of weeklies,” said a source.
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Billy Joel's Daughter: I “Wasn't Surprised” by Dad's Split — Alexa Ray Joel says she is standing by her dad Billy Joel, who announced Wednesday that he is splitting from his third wife, Katie Lee. — “I was the first person that he came to [with the news],” she told Usmagazine.com Wednesday …
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George Rush / NY Daily News:
Billy Joel and wife Katie Lee split — Looks like the third time isn't the charm for the Piano Man. — Billy Joel and his latest wife, Katie Lee, are splitting up, the couple confirmed to the Daily News on Wednesday. — “After nearly five years of marriage, Billy and Katie have decided to separate …
Mary Green / People.com:
Angelina and Brad Give $1 Million to Aid Refugees — They're between film shoots, but Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have kept busy. — First, it was the creation of the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Center, named after Brad's mother, in his hometown of Springfield, Mo. And Wednesday …
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Hillary Clinton Cancels Appearance With Angelina After Breaking Her Elbow — Hillary Clinton has canceled a meeting Thursday with Angelina Jolie after breaking her elbow. — “On the way to the White House late this afternoon, Secretary Clinton fell and suffered a right elbow fracture,” …
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
It's official: T.R. Knight exits 'Grey's Anatomy' — Fall's still months away, but one of last season's bigger Grey's Anatomy cliffhangers has already been resolved: Sources confirm to me exclusively that T.R. Knight's wish to be released from his contract has been granted.
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Andrei Harmsworth / Metro.co.uk:
Ricky Martin comes out...sort of — It's a rumour that has plagued hip wiggling Ricky Martin for over decade. — But now after becoming a proud single dad to surrogate twins, the shimmering Livin' la Vida Loca singer has come out the closet...sort of. — The Puerto Rican superstar concedes …
Michael Fleming / Variety:
‘Mission: Impossible IV’ in the works — Cruise, Abrams to co-produce Paramount sequel — “Mission: Impossible IV,” which once seemed truly impossible, is taking shape at Paramount. — Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams have agreed to co-produce the sequel, which is aimed at a 2011 release.
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Menage A Twilight? Robert Pattinson Out With Two Beauties In NY — Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson is so white-hot these days, he doesn't even have to commit to one woman on his dates. — An eyewitness told RadarOnline.com that they spotted the the 23-year-old, currently …
Whitney Pastorek / EW.com:
Ryan Reynolds kicks off Entertainment Weekly's ‘Must List’ issue — Entertainment Weekly's annual Must List issue hits newsstands this Friday. To (ahem) get you in the mood for our action-packed issue (featuring Bradley Cooper, Josh Holloway, Megan Fox, and Cat Deeley) …
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TMZ.com:
Robber Rips Clothes Off Aubrey O'Day — Aubrey O'Day was left without any clothes today in Los Angeles — and this time, it wasn't on purpose. — O'Day tells us she was robbed this morning while on her way to film a segment for the TV Guide Channel. Aubrey says she was walking …
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Jawn Murray / BV Buzz:
Sitcom Saga: TV Mom Claims Will Smith Was No Prince — Actress Janet Hubert is probably best known as Aunt Vivian on the Will Smith sitcom, ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air.’ — The 53-year-old actress was fired from the show in 1993 and replaced by actress Daphne Maxwell Reid.
TMZ.com:
Kelis Is Cash Poor — Kelis has just filed her financials with the court, making her case to get support and baby expenses from estranged hubby Nas. — Kelis says from 11/08 to 4/09, her average monthly income was $21,616. Hardly poor, but way less than what she and Nas were pulling in while she was with him.
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Starpulse:
Garth Brooks' Lesbian Sister Caught Naked In Neighborhood — Garth Brooks is trying to hide a family secret from his fans - his sister Betsy Smittle is allegedly struggling with bipolar disorder and recently faced police arrest for streaking down her street.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Cher Supports Daughter's Sex Change — Cher is speaking out for the first time about daughter Chastity transitioning from female to male as Chaz Bono. — “Chaz is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that I will support,” Cher tells Usmagazine.com in a statement.
Matt Mitovich / TVGuide.com:
Smallville Casting Exclusive: Brian Austin Green Is Metallo! — It's official — the new season of Smallville can't get here soon enough. — Brian Austin Green has been cast on Smallville as the DC Comics villain Metallo, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.
El Mayimbe / Latino Review:
Exclusive: Tony Gilroy rewriting MGM's RED DAWN! — El Mayimbe here... On the heels of yesterday's casting announcements, Latinoreview has exclusively learned that Tony Gilroy, the oscar nominated writer/director of Michael Clayton (and one of my top five favorite all time screenwriters) …
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Steven Zeitchik / Hollywood Reporter:
Reese Witherspoon a ‘Pharm Girl’ at heart — She'll star in and produce the Universal comedy — Universal and Reese Witherspoon are going into the pharmaceutical business. — The studio is developing “Pharm Girl,” an aspirational comedy centering on one woman's odyssey through the drug industry.
New York Post:
TIMBERLAKE'S AGE OF TEQUILA — “WE should all believe in something, and I believe it's time for another shot of tequila.” Thus spake Justin Timberlake the other night at Tenjune, where he launched his new tequila, 901 Silver. The shots were chilled using liquid nitrogen …
Jackie Strause / LIVE: The TV Blog:
Whitney Port's New Friends — Olivia Palermo, MTV thinks your boring. — Whitney Port will be toting two new accessories for her second time around “The City,” and they come in the form of Roxy and Samantha. — Palermo, who was Port's leading frenemy last season, reportedly cannot be filmed …
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X17 Online:
Doogie Is Going To Be A Daddy — Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burtka are interviewing potential surrogate mothers to deliver the couple's first child, Star magazine is reporting. “Neil and David can't wait to hold their baby; they don't care if it's a boy or a girl.
Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Lost's Maggie Grace Is Returning to Hawaii! — The final season of Lost is starting to look like that farewell to ER that recently aired—you know, the one that showcased nearly all the former cast members? — Emilie de Ravin's return to the island is already confirmed, and Dominic Monaghan's is in a promising state of limbo.
Steven Zeitchik / Hollywood Reporter:
Another ‘Haunting’ in the works — Ti West to direct Georgia-set pic — “The Haunting in Connecticut” is moving down the coast. — Producer Gold Circle is developing “The Haunting in Georgia,” a follow-up to this spring's surprise hit. — The original supernatural thriller centered …