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Jay Glazer / Fox Sports:
Exclusive: Merriman says he didn't hurt ‘Tequila’  —  Jay Glazer is a Senior NFL Writer for FOXSports.com on MSN and also appears every week on FOX NFL Sunday as the network's NFL Insider.  —  add this  —  The Labor Day weekend arrest of Chargers LB Shawne Merriman has seen comments from attorneys …
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Us Weekly:
Jon Slams Kate Again: “I Don't Trust Her Anymore”  —  In a second except of his Good Morning America interview, Jon Gosselin slams estranged wife Kate once again, claiming that her “constant verbal “abuse” caused strife in their 10-year-marriage.  —  “Our relationship will never be fixed,” he tells ABC News' Chris Cuomo.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Jon Gosselin Exclusive: Marriage to Kate ‘Will Never Be Fixed’  —  Father of Eight Speaks Out: 'I Don't Trust Her Anymore,' 'She's Not Speaking From the Heart'  —  Long before the tabloids and media frenzy, Jon Gosselin — one half of the parenting duo “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” …
Daily Mail:
Classy!  Gwyneth Paltrow flashes her ‘fleshies’ at the airport  —  Gwyneth Paltrow revealed a little more than she would have liked as she took off her huge white scarf while negotiating security checks at Barcelona airport.  —  Luckily, the 36-year-old actress was saved from any embarrassment by her bra …
Elaine Aradillas / People.com:
Teri Hatcher Training for Triathlon  —  Teri Hatcher and a friend were recently discussing what would be on her “bucket list,” a list of things to do before she dies.  —  So what's on it?  “I want to learn to play a couple of songs on the guitar.  I want to learn a few of those fancy dances …
Discussion: Popeater
Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Marley Shelton Welcomes a Girl  —  Marley Shelton  —  It's a girl for Marley Shelton!  The actress delivered daughter West Flynn on Sunday in Los Angeles, Calif., her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  Baby West, who weighed in at 9 lbs. and 21 inches long, is the first child for Shelton, 35, and her husband, producer Beau Flynn.
Peter Mikelbank / People.com:
Matt Damon Says Gaining 30 Lbs.  Was Easy - and Fun  —  Matt Damon on the set of The Informant! in 2008 and at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 7  —  Looking tanned and trim, Matt Damon declared his latest film challenge as “probably the funnest time I've had working.”
Discussion: Showbiz Spy
Kevin Smith / TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — No Means No  —  Ryan Jenkins was sued by BMW for over $12,000 — and the lawsuit was filed ...  Asks @nurgey “would i be allowed 2 show a largish group of ppl sum of ur films, providing i didnt charge them?  20 - 30 ppl” I'm all for it.  —  From @stephen_addy …
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Petra Spescha / Reuters:
Mary J. Blige to lead Jackson tribute in Vienna  —  VIENNA (Reuters) - Artists including R&B stars Mary J. Blige, Akon and Chris Brown as well as veterans Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge will perform at the Vienna Michael Jackson tribute concert later this month, organizers said on Tuesday.
Discussion: Popeater
Bee Gees / FemaleFirst:
Bee Gees to Reunite for Live Shows  —  The Bee Gees' surviving members Robin and Barry Gibb are set to reunite for a series of live shows, six years after the death of their bandmate and brother Maurice Gibb.  —  The brothers declared they would no longer use the Bee Gees name after the tragic death of Maurice in 2003.
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Angel / CONCRETELOOP.COM:
EVENT PICS: KYLA PRATT CELEBRATES 23RD BDAY PARTY  —  Actress Kyla Pratt (best known for her role on TV series ONE on ONE) attends her 23rd Birthday Bash at the Geisha House on Sunday night in Hollywood, California.  Check out some more pics below.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Rachel Chang / J-14 Magazine:
Nick Vs. Joe: Kevin Jonas Chooses His Best Man!  —  Ever since Kevin Jonas announced his engagement to Danielle Deleasa, the big question has been... who will be Kev's best man at his wedding: Joe or Nick.  Or maybe even lil' bro Frankie?  —  Kevin finally answered the question: “They both are!”
Discussion: Perez Hilton
David Caplan / People.com:
Kourtney Kardashian's Boyfriend Has A ‘Man Shower’  —  While Kim Kardashian plans sister Kourtney's baby shower, the Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami star's boyfriend, Scott Disick, had his own daddy-to-be celebration of sorts this week in Miami during an evening of dining and clubbing Kourtney jokingly dubs a “man-shower.”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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David Caplan / People.com:
Kourtney Kardashian & Boyfriend Take Pregnancy Mood Swings In Stride
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