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3:25 PM ET, September 23, 2009

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People.com:
Mackenzie Phillips: I Slept with My Own Father  —  “Don't hate my father,” Mackenzie Phillips tells PEOPLE.  —  But in a tell-all book out Wednesday, the former childhood actress reveals that her dad, musician John Phillips of the '60s band the Mamas and the Papas, engaged with her in a long-term incestuous relationship.
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Chynna Phillips Speaks Out on Mackenzie's Affair With Dad  —  In her new memoir High on Arrival, actress Mackenzie Phillips reveals how she had a 10-year affair with her father, musician John Phillips of the '60s band the Mamas and the Papas.  —  And in the new issue of Us Weekly …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Ellen Pompeo Welcomes a Baby Girl  —  Meredith Grey is a mom!  —  Grey's Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery have welcomed their first child, a girl, her rep tells Usmagazine.com exclusively.  —  “Her name is Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery,” her rep tells Us.
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Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Ellen Pompeo Welcomes a Daughter  —  It's a girl for Ellen Pompeo!  —  The Grey's Anatomy star, 39, welcomed a daughter, Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, on Sept. 15 in Los Angeles, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  WATCH: Ellen's Star-Studded Baby Shower  —  The couple - who wed in 2007 - announced the pregnancy in April.
X17 Online:
Ellen Pompeo Gives Birth To A Baby Girl!
Discussion: Associated Press, omg! and Perez Hilton
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Diablo Cody adapting ‘Sweet Valley High’  —  “Sweet Valley High” filtered through Diablo Cody?  —  That is exactly what Universal is doubling down on, in negotiations to pick up the rights to the long-running book series, with Cody attached to adapt.  Cody also will produce with Mason Novick as well as Marc Platt.
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Perez Hilton:
Jaclyn Smith Alive and Well!  —  Honduran media reported earlier that Jaclyn Smith was rushed to the hospital, the victim of an apparent suicide attempt.  El Heraldo, a local newspaper, which first broke the news, is now reporting that it was NOT Jaclyn Smith who was taken to the hospital …
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Jaclyn Smith Is Fine, Her Former Stunt Double Is Not
People.com:
Jaclyn Smith Says She's Alive and Well
Discussion: Popeater
People.com:
Kevin Federline to Appear on Celebrity Fit Club  —  Kevin Federline is about to slim down.  —  The father of four, who was married to Britney Spears, is joining the cast of Celebrity Fit Club, a rep for VH1 confirms to PEOPLE  —  Also appearing on the seventh season of the show …
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TMZ.com:
K-Fat will Become K-Fit — on Reality Show
David Caplan / People.com:
Sarah Michelle Prinze and Freddie Prinze Jr. Have a Girl!  —  Sarah Michelle Prinze and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. are parents, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  The couple “welcomed their daughter Charlotte Grace Prinze on Saturday, Sept. 19,” says a rep for the actress.  “The family is over the moon.”
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Gosselin's Girlfriend Gets a Boob Job!  —  Jon Gosselin “soul mate” Hailey Glassman went under the knife for breast surgery on Sept. 16, Star magazine is reporting exclusively.  —  “Hailey's been very self-conscious about her breasts,” a friend told Star.  “She didn't like the way they looked.”
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Karina Smirnoff Strips Down for PETA  —  “Dancing with the Stars” pro Karina Smirnoff would rather shimmy in the nude than wear fur.  Yowza!  The sexy dancer was shot by celeb photographer Robert Sebree for PETA's new ad campaign.  —  “I did wear fur, especially when I was growing up in the Ukraine,” Smirnoff tells PETA.
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Us Weekly:
PHOTO: Karina Smirnoff Goes Naked in New PETA Ad
Discussion: Popeater and Gone Hollywood
Howard Breuer / People.com:
Additional Charges for Howard K. Stern in Anna Nicole Smith's Death  —  Howard K. Stern's mugshot and Anna Nicole Smith  —  Howard K. Stern, the longtime companion of Anna Nicole Smith, was charged Wednesday with five more felonies stemming from the one-time Playboy Playmate's 2007 death.
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OK! Magazine:
It's Baby Time for Jen Aniston!  —  Jennifer Aniston has never hid the fact that her biological clock is a-ticking and who could blame her: She turned 40 in February and most of her Hollywood pals — like Courteney Cox and Sheryl Crow — are already mothers, a role she's ready to embrace.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Producers acquire Meyer's ‘Host’  —  Trio use own money to buy screen rights to novel  —  Producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have used their own money to acquire screen rights to “The Host,” the first adult novel written by Stephenie Meyer, author of the “Twilight” series.
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Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Twilight's Meyer Tackles Adult Pic Fare With Niccol
Discussion: Perez Hilton and EW.com
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Fincher Makes Facebook Connections  —  Columbia Pictures and director David Fincher have set its core cast for “The Social Network,” the Aaron Sorkin-scripted drama about the formation of Facebook.  —  Jesse Eisenberg will play founder Mark Zuckerberg, Justin Timberlake will play Sean Parker …
E! Online:
Lamar's Baby Mama on Khloé Nuptials: “I Thought It Was a Joke”  —  If you think you're surprised by Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom's upcoming quickie wedding on Sunday, imagine how the groom's ex-fiancée must feel.  —  Odom, 29, began dating Liza Morales when they were both just 17 …
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
‘House’ exclusive: Wilson moves on (and you'll never guess with who)!  —  Wilson will at long last exorcise the ghost of ex-girlfriend Amber this season on House.  According to executive producer Katie Jacobs, Robert Sean Leonard's long-grieving alter ego will sever his final tie to Amber by year's end.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Two more cast in ‘Thor’  —  Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore join Marvel adaptation  —  The world of “Thor” is filling up.  —  Jaimie Alexander and Colm Feore are coming aboard the Marvel Studios adaptation of its comic book featuring the Norse god of thunder.  Kenneth Branagh is directing.
Discussion: Cinematical, Splash Page and io9
Khloe Kardashian:
The Rumors Are True!!!  —  Hi dolls.  I'm thrilled to finally be able to tell you that the news is true... Lamar and I are getting married on Sunday!!!  I couldn't be happier and I'm so excited that I can finally share the news with all of you.  —  Your well wishes have meant the world …
TMZ.com:
Travolta Acknowledges Son's Autism  —  John Travolta made his first public statement acknowledging Jett had autism.  —  Travolta told the jury in the Bahamas extortion case that Jett was autistic and suffered seizures every 5 to 10 days.  Travolta said, “He was autistic.  He suffered from a seizure disorder.”
TMZ.com:
Travolta First Witness — Smoking Gun to Follow  —  We've learned John Travolta will be the first witness called today in the extortion trial over his son's death — and after John steps down from the stand, there will be a legal dogfight in the courtroom over what could be the smoking gun in the case.
Discussion: omg! and Showbiz Spy
 
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