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12:30 PM ET, October 19, 2009

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People.com:
Couples Watch: Matthew & Camila, Lindsay & Balthazar...  • Matthew McConaughey and his pregnant girlfriend Camila Alves, enjoying a couple's night out at West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont.  The couple walked in hand-in-hand and joined a very large group on the restaurant's outdoor patio for dinner.
TMZ.com:
Stephanie Pratt — Kinda Barely a Little Bit Drunk  —  Drunk driving is drunk driving — but as far as DUIs go, Stephanie Pratt is no Gary Collins.  —  We've learned the “Hills” star took two breathalyzer tests after she was pulled over in Hollywood early Sunday morning.  The first was .08, the second was a .09.
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Stephanie Pratt Busted for DUI
TMZ.com:
Lamar and Khloe Strike a Prenup Deal  —  TMZ has learned Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have struck a deal with a prenup — and even though Lamar gets to keep his earnings separate, Khloe got more than he initially offered.  —  We know Lamar and Khloe have orally agreed, but the deal is not yet inked.
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Have Signed Pre-Nup
Discussion: Bumpshack.com and AceShowBiz.com
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Fox on hunt for ‘Dog’ laffs  —  Wilmer Valderrama to star in comedy series  —  Fox is developing a project inspired by the work of “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan.  Wilmer Valderrama is set to star.  —  Details are still being ironed out, but it appears that Valderrama would play …
Hollywoodtuna:
Adrianne Curry Fulfills Our Princess Leia Fantasy  —  This will surely get you geeks excited: Adrienne Curry dressed as Princess Lea at the Big Apple Comic-Con. I know Princess Leia is a fantasy for many of you so I will keep this post to a minimum because you're probably too busy playing with your little Jabba the Hut to read this.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Nicholas White / People.com:
Jennifer Love Hewitt: Breakup Rumors Are ‘Hurtful’  —  Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy  —  Buzz about an impending breakup between Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy is just that - buzz, according to the Ghost Whisperer star.  —  “I'm not going to lie - it's not annoying …
Popeater:
Whitney Houston Has ‘X Factor’ Wardrobe Malfunction  —  During Saturday night's ‘X Factor’ performance, Whitney Houston was left red-faced after a strap at the back of her long silver dress snapped open midway through her performance of ‘Million Dollar Bill.’ She shrugged off the wardrobe malfunction though …
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Daily Mail:
Cheryl Cole delivers ‘incredible’ …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Tiffany McGee / People.com:
The Making of Usher's Revealing New Song  —  Sean Garrett (left) and Usher  —  When Usher's latest single “Papers” hit airwaves last week, many were shocked by the kiss-off tune's candid lyrics about a soured relationship.  The pop star, in the middle of a divorce from his wife of two years …
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Cindy Crawford / Us Weekly:
John Stamos Admits Being Drunk on TV  —  Blame it on the alcohol.  —  John Stamos has admitted he was drunk when he famously made a bizarre appearance on the Australian talk show Mornings with Kerri-Anne in 2007.  —  While promoting his former NBC drama ER, the 46-year-old actor …
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Starpulse:
John Stamos Admits He Was Drunk In 2007 Australian Interview
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
Erin Carlson / Popeater:
Jennifer Aniston's Love Life: Dating Experts Weigh In  —  When pondering Jennifer Aniston's love life as covered by the tabloids, several word associations immediately spring to mind: Jilted.  Lonely.  Desperado.  —  According to breathless gossip reports, Aniston can't catch a break.
Discussion: OK! Magazine
John Hiscock / Mirror.co.uk:
George Clooney on his long search for love and a soulmate:  —  I've been in relationships where I've felt terribly alone..just because you're with someone it doesn't mean you're happy  —  With a list of glamorous exes as long as his film credits, Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney is no stranger to break-ups.
People.com:
Joel Madden Shows He's a Happy Family Man  —  Forget clubbing or fronting Good Charlotte - the most fun thing in Joel Madden's life right now is being a dad.  —  “I love kids, I love working with kids, I love being around kids,” he said at the Noble Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Hollywoodtuna:
Britney Spears Bikini Pictures  —  Here's Britney Spears in a bikini while vacationing in Mexico.  Besides the hair and being crazy and all, her body looks pretty damn good.  I guess extensive touring has done her well.  Now if only I can get my girlfriend a record contract and booming sales …
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Stuber finds ‘American Rust’  —  ‘Motorcycle Diaries’ duo to write, direct adaptation  —  Scott Stuber has acquired screen rights to “American Rust,” the debut novel from Philipp Meyer.  “The Motorcycle Diaries” duo of Walter Salles and Jose Rivera are attached to helm and pen the script, respectively.
Discussion: The Playlist, /Film and Collider
AceShowBiz.com:
‘New Moon’ Footage at Scream 2009 Leaked  —  Bootleg version of the fresh 'The Twilight Saga's New Moon' footage which was presented by Taylor Lautner at the Spike TV's annual awards show has made its way out.  —  A brand new footage from the highly anticipated “The Twilight Saga's New Moon” …
 
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Rap-Up / summer 2009 issue on sale now:
TRICKY STEWART: RIHANNA SINGLE IS A ‘MONSTER’
Discussion: Rolling Stone and AceShowBiz.com
Perez Hilton:
Sperminated!!!!  —  Oops!  —  We just outscooped her on her own scoop!
Ben Leach / Telegraph:
Hollywood film stars banned from Twitter
Discussion: Lifeline Live
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Hot Couple Alert — Kate Bosworth and Alexander Skarsgard
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
Reuters:
Beyonce postpones Malaysia gig amid Islamist ire
Discussion: X17 Online
 Earlier Picks: 
Alex Rodriguez / New York Post:
Paris Hilton lands movie role, demands lobsters
Miss Info / MissInfo.tv:
UPDATED: Mase bumrushes Diddy on live radio and gets him to sign release papers?
Rick Kissell / Variety:
‘Ugly Betty’ debuts quietly on Friday
Discussion: TV Envy and EW.com
Michael Fleming / Variety:
‘Tourist’ on track for 2011 release
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple reports Q4 revenue from Services, which includes the App Store, Apple TV+, and Apple Music, up 12% YoY to $24.97B, a new quarterly record, but below est.

Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Amazon reports Q3 ad revenue up 19% YoY to $14.33B, vs. $14.25B est., amid its push to insert ads into Prime Video, and subscription sales up 11% YoY to $11.3B

Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg:
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Search to let users search for timely information using GPT-4o, after testing the feature in July 2024, a direct challenge to Google

 
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