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Roger Friedman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Exclusive: Jennifer Hudson Has a Boy! — Exclusive: It's official! Oscar winner and “American Idol” star Jennifer Hudson gave birth to a baby boy late yesterday. His name is David Daniel Otunga, Jr., named for his father and Hudson's fiancee. Hudson tells me he weighed in at seven pounds, fourteen ounces.
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Missy Ritti / People.com:
Jennifer Hudson Welcomes a Son — It's official: Though she remained mum over the last nine months Jennifer Hudson is, indeed, a mom. — The Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer, 27, welcomed son David Daniel Otunga Jr. on Monday, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.
Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Jennifer Hudson Welcomes Her Very Own American Idol — Dreamgirl Jennifer Hudson just met her little dream boy. — Tragedy took a backseat as the Oscar winner and fiancé David Otunga welcomed David Daniel Otunga Jr. late Monday, E! News confirms. The tot weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces.
TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewife’ Loses House, Still a Wife — Lisa Wu-Hartwell needs a “Big Poppa” of her own ... the real housewife of Atlanta just lost her real big house in Atlanta. — TMZ has learned Hartwell and her husband, former Oakland Raiders linebacker Edgerton Hartwell, were booted …
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Bill Zwecker / Chicago Sun Times:
Kate Gosselin a nightmare behind the scenes at ‘Today,’ sources say — Long known for her nasty attitude — especially toward people she thinks can't talk back — Kate Gosselin added to that hard-bitten reputation Monday while at NBC's “Today” studios for an interview with Meredith Vieira.
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Dane Cook's Vanessa Hudgens Joke Edited Out of Monday's Teen Choice Awards — Dane Cook's on-stage joke about Vanessa Hudgens's nude photos was cut from the televised broadcast. — On Sunday, when stars gathered to tape the pre-recorded awards ceremony that aired one day later …
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Brian Orloff / People.com:
Ashley Greene Threatens Legal Action over Nude Pictures
Ashley Greene Threatens Legal Action over Nude Pictures
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Lizzie Smith / Daily Mail:
Angelina Jolie shows off new tattoos but it's her thin frame that overshadows the artwork — Angelina Jolie is never anything but slim and toned. — But she looked impossibly slender as she joined partner Brad Pitt on the red carpet for the premiere of his new film Inglourious Basterds last night.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Walks Red Carpet With Leather-Clad Angelina — The couple was nearly inseparable at the L.A. premiere of Inglourious Basterds Monday night. Jolie — wearing a form-fitting strapless black leather Michael Kors dress and Dior heels — held on to her beau, who donned an all-black suit …
NY Daily News:
Britney Spears' kids show foul mouths while out with pop star mom — Britney Spears' tots have definitely hit the terrible twos and threes, if their language is any indication. — While the singer picked up goodies at a swag suite in L.A. last week, Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2 …
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TMZ.com:
Diddy Protege Busted in Spousal Slice 'n Dice — The former singer from Diddy's MTV reality show “Making the Band 2” has once again made the cut — but cops say this time Sara Stokes was using a knife ... to stab her own husband. — We know what you're thinking, “someone must've beat …
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Sarah Palin Resigned Due To Marital Troubles, Says Levi Johnston — Sarah Palin's marriage has been in trouble from the beginning, says Levi Johnston, the father of their grandson Tripp and ex-fiance of daughter Bristol. — What's more Levi told RadarOnline.com …
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
La Toya Jackson “In Serious Discussions” to Join DWTS — A source close to La Toya tells Usmagazine.com exclusively that she has been approached to compete on the next season of Dancing With the Stars. — “[La Toya is] in serious discussions to join the show,” the source tells Us.
TMZ.com:
Ric Ocasek to Supermodel Wife — Can't Top That — There is someone thinner than a supermodel ... her pale, emaciated rock star husband. — Sexy former “America's Next Top Model” judge Paulina Porizkova, 44, and the remains of her sallow Cars frontman husband Ric Ocasek, 60, went topless on the beach in St. Barts on Monday.
People.com:
Brooks & Dunn Calling It Quits — Kix Brooks & Ronnie Dunn — Country music is losing a legendary ampersand. — Brooks & Dunn announced on their Web site Monday that after releasing their album #1s and ... and then some in September and doing a 2010 tour, they'll be going their separate ways.
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ETonline:
EDDIE CIBRIAN: WE'RE NOT PERFECT — Eddie Cibrian is opening up to ET in a revealing new interview about his exciting new role, and he's also talking about his image, following reports that he was cheating on his wife with Leann Rimes. — “What I do know is when you reach a certain point …
Steve Cuozzo / New York Post:
BROADWAY BLUES — MTV SET TO WALK AWAY FROM ITS TIMES SQUARE STUDIO — We want our MTV back! — The cable channel plans to unplug its famed studio overlooking Times Square at the end of the year, according to landlord SL Green, which has put the space on the market.
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Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Simon Cowell finalizing ‘Idol’ deal — Likely to stay on the show for at least three more seasons — Simon Cowell will be a judge on “American Idol” for at least three more seasons. — During the second-quarter earnings call of CKX, parent company of “Idol” co-producer 19 Entertainment …
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New York Post:
LOFTY GOAL FOR WHOOPI GOLDBERG — WHOOPI — ask not Whoopi Who — is selling her SoHo loft. Huge living room, big bed room, large open kitchen, second kitchen that works as a bar. Whoopi, who's had many elegant homes on both coasts — in the city, in the country, upstate …
New York Post:
LOHAN BACK WITH RONSON — BLOND-again starlet Lindsay Lohan surprised “on-again” girlfriend Samantha Ronson in Chicago for Sam's birthday over the weekend. Friday night, the two, along with Lindsay's kid sister, Ali, dined at Hub51 before Lohan caught the Virgins' Lollapalooza concert …
Just Jared:
Heath Ledger's Final Film — The Trailer — Check out the newly released trailer for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus! — Heath Ledger had completed about half of his work performing the role of Tony the Terry Gilliam-directed film. His role was recast with Johnny Depp, Jude Law …
TMZ.com:
Reggie Miller — I'm No Homewrecker, Just a Flirt — Reggie Miller is denying accusations he got down with someone else's fiancee — but the former basketball star does admit he flirted a little bit ... well, actually a lot. But judging by the pics she texted Reggie, two played that game.
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Danica Lo / New York Post:
GAYDAR: FALSE ALARM! — IF it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it might be a straight guy. From the sleekly coiffed power players on “Mad Men” to socialite-seducing lothario fashion designers, baseball player-branded perfume and hockey players interning at Vogue, it's getting harder to tell …
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Complex Blog:
Amber Rose x Complex: The Exclusive Photoshoot, Interview & Video! — Over the years Kanye West has bestowed on the world a lot of gifts—classic albums, some game-changing style tips, and the Air Yeezys, to name a few. But by far the sexiest gift that 'Ye has blessed us with is his on-again, off-again girlfriend Amber Rose.
Mr Skin:
VIEW THE SLIDESHOW COMMENTS 21 — Since 1999, Mr. Skin has been the world's #1 resource for celebrity nudity from movies and TV. Now, to celebrate those 10 years, Mr. Skin is counting down the 100 Greatest Celebrity Nude Scenes of All Time. — So what made the list and why?
Anya Leon / People.com:
Joel Madden Dishes on Nicole Richie's Late-Night Burger Requests — With Nicole Richie due with their second child in the coming weeks, attentive papa Joel Madden has managed to dodge a bullet when it comes to her extreme pregnancy cravings. — In lieu of the traditional pickles …
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Hellomagazine.com:
Diane Kruger reveals the secret behind her long-term romance with Joshua — So just how do Hollywood sweethearts Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson make their long-distance relationship work? By racking up a lot of air miles, it seems. — And with particularly busy schedules at the moment …
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