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12:00 PM ET, June 25, 2009

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Perez Hilton:
I'm Sorry  —  “People make mistakes.  I have made many in my life, but this past week I have made more than I can count on one hand.  —  I am sorry.  And I mean it.  No one is forcing me to write this.  I am not feeling pressured to say this.  I am speaking out because I realize …
Extra:
Fawcett Hospitalized, O'Neal and Friends in Vigil  —  Family and friends of Farrah Fawcett have begun to gather to say their final farewells.  “Extra” has learned that Fawcett is now in the intensive care unit at the hospital, joined by longtime love Ryan O'Neal.
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Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
TLC: Jon & Kate Definitely Minus Girlfriend  —  Jon & Kate & Deanna Plus 8 doesn't have much of a ring to it, does it?  —  TLC doesn't think so, either.  —  Despite reports that Jon Gosselin's rumored mistress would be joining the reality show family now that he and Kate Gosselin are separating …
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TMZ.com:
Jon & Kate Plus Alleged Mistress — Not True
Discussion: Perez Hilton
John O'Connor / The State:
Exclusive: E-mails between Sanford, woman  —  Woman in affair declines interview  —  Below are excerpts of e-mails, obtained by The State newspaper in December, between Gov. Mark Sanford's personal e-mail account and Maria, a woman in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Ryan Reynolds to star in ‘Buried’  —  Actor will follow up ‘Proposal’ with indie film  —  After starring with Sandra Bullock in romantic comedy “The Proposal,” Ryan Reynolds has lined up a much grittier proposition for his next film.  —  Reynolds will star in “Buried,” …
Ree Hines / msnbc.com:
Brad Pitt's mom prefers Aniston to Jolie  —  Plus: Marilyn Manson's violent fantasies about Evan Rachel Wood  —  Fans weren't the only ones who picked sides when Brad Pitt left Jennifer Aniston and began his new life with Angelina Jolie.  According to Now! magazine, Team Aniston supporters …
Bianca Prieto / Orlando Sentinel:
Judge denies bond for Billy Bob Thornton's daughter  —  Prosecutors say Amanda Brumfield, actor Billy Bob Thornton's daughter, killed her 1-year-old goddaughter, whom she was babysitting in Ocoee  —  Amanda Brumfield becomes emotional after making her initial court appearance Thursday morning.
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Billy Bob Thornton's estranged daughter indicted
Discussion: TMZ.com
Lisa Ingrassia / People.com:
Oscars to Have 10 Best Picture Nominees  —  Let the Best Picture campaigning begin - and this year, the more the merrier.  —  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday plans to increase the number of Best Picture nominees from five to 10 for the 82nd Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 7, 2010.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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The Sun:
THERE'S tension brewing between two of the world's most stunning women.  —  ANGELINA JOLIE is said to be furious that Transformers starlet MEGAN FOX has been tipped to nab her leading role in the next Tomb Raider film.  —  The prequel will focus on Lara Croft's younger years …
Brian Orloff / People.com:
It's Official: Rachel Hunter's Wedding Is Off  —  There will be no wedding bells for Rachel Hunter.  The supermodel and her hockey player fiancé Jarret Stoll have called off their wedding, PEOPLE has learned.  —  “Can Associates Limited regret to inform you that the August wedding …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Unfortunately, You Won't Be Seeing Danielle Staub's Chucky Anytime Soon  —  Today in New Jersey, a judge blocked the release of a sex tape starring The Real Housewive of New Jersey's resident ex-coke whoring kidnapper.  That's right.  You'll have to get your nut off elsewheres …
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Laura Kalnicky / Life and Style:
In Life & Style now: Why Angelina is hiding the twins  —  Nearly everywhere Angie and Brad have gone, their four oldest children — Maddox, Pax and the boys' sisters, Zahara, 4, and Shiloh, 2 — have been seen with them.  Noticeably absent, however, have been the couple's two youngest kids …
Funny Videos on Funny …:
Breckin Meyer Responds to Perez Hilton 1:24  —  Breckin Meyer speaks his mind.  —  Submitted by: Fod Team  —  Kinda Cute  —  Keywords: robot chicken zac efron adultswim seth green perez hilton  —  Views: 4,029
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Cameron Diaz “Very Excited” to Work With Tom Cruise Again  —  Cameron Diaz has nothing but love for her pal Tom Cruise.  —  When the actress was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, she says it “was great” to see Cruise and wife Katie Holmes gathered with the hundreds of fans to cheer her on.
Discussion: Extra and Showbiz Spy
Tamara Hardingham-Gill / Daily Mail:
Flat-capped and ‘flat-chested’, the Beckhams leave France after Victoria's latest breast surgery  —  For a woman who has spent the past week relaxing in the South of France sunshine, Victoria Beckham looked a little..well, flat today.  —  But then, that was the idea, really.
PR Newswire:
Kodak Offers Reward to Help Connect Actress Megan Fox and ‘Boy with Yellow Rose’  —  Company offers $5,000 to the person that can help make this connection happen  —  Kodak would also provide new rose and travel expenses for boy and his family  —  Perhaps in one of the greatest …
Just Jared:
Will.i.am: Learn To Respect Others  —  Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has released a statement regarding Sunday's Perez-Toronto incident.  Check out his message of respect:  —  I will not continue to comment specifically on the incident that happened in Toronto last weekend …
Chris Broussard / ESPN:
Shaq to Cavs deal awaits approval … The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns have come to an agreement on a blockbuster trade that sends Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland to team with LeBron James, according to sources.  —  The deal has been agreed to in principle and is expected to be finalized Thursday, according to sources.
Cynthia Wang / People.com:
Eddie Cibrian Joins the Cast Of C.S.I. Miami  —  David Caruso, hold onto your shades!  Eddie Cibrian will join the cast of C.S.I. Miami as a regular when the series starts its eighth season this fall, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  Cibrian will play an officer from the Hollywood Division that joins the squad in Miami.
Discussion: Socialite Life
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Rosie O'Donnell Heads Back to the Air - on Radio  —  Heading back to the air in a brand new setting, Rosie O'Donnell will be heard and not seen.  The familiar TV face is launching her own daily, two-hour show for Sirius XM Radio this fall, to be called - what else?  - Rosie Radio.
Discussion: iVillage and Bitten and Bound
Andrei Harmsworth / Metro.co.uk:
Jordan hits back: I'm a good mum  —  Back home: Jordan chills out back at her Sussex stables after her Ibiza blowout  —  Storm clouds are gathering around Katie Price today after the moody model returned to Britain like a thunderstorm.  —  No sooner had the hard-partying mum touched …
Discussion: Socialite Life
Dylan Stableford / FOLIO: Section Blogs:
GQ Censored by Hudson News—Again  —  Hudson News is at it again.  —  The company, which operates more than 500 newsstands in major cities, airports and train stations—including New York's Grand Central Terminal—is treating GQ's July issue, which features a nude Sacha Baron Cohen …
 
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‘Speidi’ banned from E! as network won't show 'self-promoting …
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TMZ.com:
‘Fresh Prince’ Star Sues over Her Banks Account
Perez Hilton:
Maksim & Karina Get A Reality Show
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Single Vanessa on the prowl!
 

 
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

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