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Alex Tresniowski / People.com:
Andre Agassi: I Used Crystal Meth  —  Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf  —  Tennis star Andre Agassi serves up a bombshell in his new memoir: In the late '90s he began regularly using crystal meth.  “I can't speak to addiction, but a lot of people would say that if you're using anything as an escape, you have a problem,” he tells PEOPLE.
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Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Patrick Swayze's Widow: I Will See Him Again  —  Patrick Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi spoke from the heart Tuesday about losing her husband just six weeks ago, telling a women's conference that the loss “is like an animal all of its own” and the sadness could be felt “on a cellular level.”
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse and iVillage
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People.com:
Patrick Swayze's Widow to Discuss His Death on Oprah  —  Less than two months after the death of her husband Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi, will open up to Oprah Winfrey about her life with and love for the actor - and what it was like losing him - in her first one-on-one interview since his death.
Discussion: Celebrity Smack!, omg! and EW.com
Popeater:
Patrick Swayze's Widow: ‘I Have to Go Through It’  —  Lisa Niemi, Patrick Swayze's wife of 34 years, told a women's conference Tuesday that the loss of her husband just six weeks ago “is like an animal all of its own” and the sadness could be felt “on a cellular level.”
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and The Frisky
Popeater:
Patrick Swayze's Wife to Discuss Her Loss on ‘Oprah’
Discussion: MomLogic
PARADE Magazine:
Jonas Bros' Mom Confirms Nick's Solo Act  —  “Nick is working on a solo act—it's called Nick Jonas and The Administration.  Shhh!  He's at the photo shoot for the album cover right now,” Denise Jonas told Parade.com.  —  And the proud mom isn't shying away from gushing about her …
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Sharon Cotliar / People.com:
Jonas Brothers: We're Not Breaking Up  —  From left: Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas  —  Settle down Jonas Brothers fans: Despite rumors to the contrary, the band is not breaking up.  “We plan to make music together for as long as we can,” the brothers said in a letter to fans that they shared with PEOPLE.
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WE ARE NOT BREAKING UP  —  Hey everyone!  —  #1 - The Jonas …
Discussion: Rolling Stone
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Corey Feldman's Wife Done Standing By Him  —  Dreaming a little dream doesn't always work.  —  Corey Feldman's wife, Susannah, filed for divorce last week after seven years of marriage, citing the nondescript irreconcilable differences as the reason for splitting up.
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Vanity Fair:
Letterman and Me  —  One of the few women ever to write for Late Night with David Letterman, the author (a longtime V.F. contributor) remembers a hostile, sexually charged atmosphere.  What's to be done?  Start by breaking late night's all-male gag order.  —  At this moment …
Bob Tourtellotte / Fan Fare:
“This Is It.”  Michael Jackson's final bow. ...  Or is it?  —  Michael Jackson's “This Is It” finally opened in Los Angeles on Tuesday night to a packed house with many stars in attendance, including Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton and his brothers who formed the old Jackson 5.
Discussion: Reuters, Hellomagazine.com and omg!
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Associated Press:
Jackson delivers on ‘This Is It,’ early fans say
Discussion: omg!
Popeater:
Adam Lambert Debuts New Album Cover  —  Adam Lambert's first album, ‘For Your Entertainment,’ has an official cover.  The ‘American Idol’ runner-up appears with blue hair, a gloved hand and heavy makeup in his CD artwork debut.  We're not sure how it ranks with other ‘Idol’ covers. ...  Read more
Discussion: omg! and Anything Hollywood
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Cindy Crawford / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: New Brangelina Book: “Irreparable Tensions” in Relationship  —  Where will Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie be December 1?  Whether toy-shopping in the south of France, shooting in L.A. or helping the needy in the Third World, the parents of six might want to avoid bookstores …
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Galifianakis, Adams go to ‘Town’  —  Duo in talks for Fox 2000 dramedy ‘House’  —  After a long gestation period, Fox 2000's dramedy “Town House” is getting closer to the screen.  —  “Once” helmer John Carney came aboard “Town House” in July 2007, but the writers strike later that year stalled the project.
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Adam Sandler on ‘Jack’ track  —  Actor to play both Jack and Jill in Columbia film  —  Adam Sandler is climbing up the hill for Columbia Pictures.  —  The actor will next star in the romantic comedy “Jack and Jill” and produce via his Happy Madison shingle.  Sandler will play Jack as well as twin sister Jill.
Discussion: FilmDrunk, Cinematical and EW.com
RADAR:
Book Bombshell: Angelina Jolie Slept With Mom's Lover At 16  —  Actress Angelina Jolie bedded her mother's boyfriend when she was just 16, according to a bombshell new biography penned by controversial writer Andrew Morton.  —  PHOTOS: Angelina Jolie Through The Years
TMZ.com:
No Charges for Francis, Jenner and Nicole  —  TMZ has learned the D.A. will not file charges against Joe Francis, Brody Jenner or Jayde Nicole stemming from the alleged fight that went down between the three.  —  According to the report, the D.A. supports Joe's claims that the surveillance video shows …
Cindi Leive / glamour.com:
On the C.L.: Michelle Obama's Inspiring Mission (Hail the Mentor in Chief!)  Plus Her Answers to Your Questions  —  Putting together this magazine's annual Women of the Year issue generally involves lots of nail-bitingly tricky decisions (this politician or that?  Which athlete?  Which actress?).
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Popeater
Metro.co.uk:
Jodie Marsh lays into Kate Price saying: ‘She does f**k all’  —  Battle of the ‘bitches’ as glamour model re-ignites old feud  —  Jodie Marsh has restarted her battle with Katie Price  —  Jodie Marsh has been pretty quiet in recent months, but now she's back with a bang.  Or a rant, to be more precise.
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Brittany Murphy to Cops: I Heard Gun Fire!  —  Brittany Murphy is the girl who cried gunshot.  —  TMZ has learned cops received a frantic 911 call around 2:30 this morning — from neighbors complaining about a screaming Brittany Murphy, who was wailing about shots fired outside her Hollywood pad.
Discussion: Dlisted
Apple:
Invictus  —  From director Clint Eastwood, “Invictus” tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), to help unite their country.  Newly elected President Mandela knows …
Michael Y. Park / People.com:
PHOTO: Kourtney Kardashian's Baby Shower Invitation  —  What better way to welcome the newest addition to the Kardashian family than on baby-blue angel wings?  —  That's what the invitations - obtained by PEOPLE - are made to look like for Kourtney Kardashian's upcoming baby shower.
 
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Steven Zeitchik / Hollywood Reporter:
January Jones joins Nicolas Cage thriller
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

 
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