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5:20 PM ET, November 18, 2009

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Liz McNeil / People.com:
The Sexiest Man Alive: Johnny Depp  —  Break out the Bordeaux, the whoopee cushions and the bangin' Keith Richards guitar solos, because the 2009 Sexiest Man Alive party is officially under way.  Bringing the fun with him wherever he goes - whether it's onscreen in fizzy roles like Captain Jack Sparrow …
TMZ.com:
Paris and Doug in Knock Down, Drag Out  —  Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt got into an epic fight early this morning ... so much so the LAPD responded to a call — “Drunk people arguing” — this, according to law enforcement sources.  —  It happened a few hours ago in the Hollywood Hills.
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TMZ.com:
Paris Hilton — It Wasn't Me!  —  Paris Hilton says her neighbor and cops are mistaken — she wasn't in the epic driveway fight this morning that sent squad cars rollin' to her house.  —  Here's Hilton's story: “Doug and I were in bed, sound asleep, when Doug's houseguests from hell got into an argument.
X17 Online:   X17 XCLUSIVE - Cops Called To Doug's Pad Because Of Noisy Houseguests!
Jason Gay / GQ Magazine: GQ:
Obsession of the Year  —  Hint: All the girls are gossiping about her  —  RIGHT, WE KNOW, we hear you: the girl from Gossip Girl?  There isn't a single self-respecting male who watches the CW's lusciously bitchy comic soap about juvenile stylistas navigating the social spiderweb of New York's Upper East Side.
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Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Hilary Duff Is Gone From Gossip Girl; Find Out Who's Hooking Up Next!
Discussion: Gossip Girl Insider
NY Daily News:
Rihanna finds romance with ‘90210’ star Tristan Wilds  —  Every gal has her flaws — even Rihanna.  —  The usually stunning songstress was caught in an unflattering pose on Monday night after partying at Mahiki, a nightclub in London.  As she climbed into a limo, photographers caught …
Us Weekly:
BREAKING NEWS: Nicole Richie Hospitalized for Pneumonia  —  Nicole Richie has checked herself into a Los Angeles hospital.  —  A rep for the star tells Usmagazine.com, “Nicole has checked into Ceders Sinai where she is being treated for pneumonia.  She is doing well.”
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TMZ.com:
Nicole Richie — From Court to the Hospital  —  Nicole Richie was telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth Monday in court when she said she wasn't feeling well — because now she's holed up in a hospital, sick as a dog.  —  Richie ended up having pneumonia …
Discussion: omg! and Cele|bitchy
Us Weekly:
Martha Stewart Slams Rachael Ray  —  Martha Stewart says Rachael Ray can't hold a candle to her in the kitchen.  —  In her first television interview since serving five months in prison in 2004 for lying to investigators about a well-timed stock trade, Stewart, 68, talks to ABC News' Nightline …
Popeater:
Kourtney's Pregnancy Almost Ripped Apart Kardashians  —  In a new interview, which Life & Style has shared exclusively with PopEater, Kim Kardashian reveals her family was torn apart after Kourtney and Scott Disick revealed they were expecting.  The family tried to be supportive …
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Jennifer Hudson to star in ‘Winnie’  —  Thesp to play former wife of Nelson Mandela  —  Jennifer Hudson is set to star in “Winnie,” a drama that casts her as the former wife of South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela.  —  Hudson will play Winnie Mandela in a film …
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Dancing with the Stars Finalists Revealed!  —  After four couples danced their hearts out in Monday's semi-finals, only three could move on to the Dancing with the Stars finale next week.  Sadly, model Joanna Krupa and her partner Derek Hough will not be one of them.
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Us Weekly:
DWTS' Joanna Krupa “Trying to Get Her Butt Back” After Elimination
Discussion: Fancast News
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Heidi Klum Says She Needs to Lose 20 Lbs.  —  Heidi Klum hasn't quite reclaimed her pre-baby body yet, but that's not stopping the supermodel from donning a sexy outfit when she hosts the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 19, which airs Dec. 1 at 10 p.m. on CBS.
TMZ.com:
Death of ‘Housewives’ Ex Ruled a Homicide  —  TMZ has learned the death of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star A.J. Jewell has officially been ruled a homicide — this according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner.  —  The cause of death is listed as, “Physical altercation resulting in sickle cell trait related exertional collapse.”
RAPWEEKLY.COM:
Lil Wayne Beacome Dad Again With Fourth Child  —  Rapper Lil Wayne has become dad for the third time this year, when Singer Nivea gave birth to the rapper's son over the weekend, media outlets report that the baby was was born sometime over the weekend however there are no details about the baby
Discussion: Dlisted and Celebrity Baby Scoop
New York Post:
Exclusive: ‘Rome’ & ‘Call of Duty’ movies on!  —  Kevin McKidd may be giving countryman Gerard Butler some serious box office competition in the near future!  In a new interview Kevin told PopWrap that two of his most beloved projects have big screen versions in the works.
Us Weekly:
Biggest Loser Contestants Reveal They're Dating  —  Rebecca Meyer — the latest contestant to be voted off NBC's The Biggest Loser - lost over 100 pounds in the weight loss competition — has gained a new boyfriend.  —  On The Jay Leno Show Tuesday, she revealed that she has fallen for fellow contestant Daniel Wright.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Simon Perry / People.com:
Amy Winehouse Spends Another Night in the Hospital  —  Amy Winehouse has spent a third night in the hospital after becoming sick.  —  She had taken some over-the-counter cures for a cold, and they reacted with other medication in her system, a source tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: Popeater
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed | THR:
Locklear barely boosts ‘Melrose’; ‘V’ falls again  —  The CW was hoping for a little more than this.  —  Heather Locklear joining “Melrose Place” boosted the show a paltry 14% last night from its series-low-matching performance last week.  The CW soap was seen by 1.5 million viewers and drew …
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Dan French / Digital Spy:
Heather Locklear boosts ‘Melrose’ ratings
Discussion: omg!
Hollywoodtuna:
Bar Refaeli In Super Sexy Lingerie  —  Here's Bar Refaeli modelling Passionata's new lingerie line.  Man, she looks so good in these photos, it makes me want to buy a few outfits and try them on myself.  I said too much.  —  Related Articles:
Joey Bartolomeo / People.com:
Amanda Peet Wants Gisele Bündchen's Body  —  Amanda Peet is currently starring in a blockbuster movie (2010), has a talented husband (screenwriter David Benioff), an adorable daughter, and looks that land her on the cover of magazines.  —  So what more could she want?
Whitney Port official web site:
Just a Few Makeup Tips...  - Anastasia, - Bare Minerals, - Benefit, - Fresh, - Guerlain, - Makeup Tips, - NARS, - Stila, - Whitney Port  —  I have noticed that a lot of you have been wondering how I do my makeup.  I am not a big fan of heavy makeup so the majority of the time I do my own.
Discussion: ImNotObsessed.com and Style News
Popeater:
Janet Jackson: We Knew About Michael's Drug Problem  —  In an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, Janet Jackson opens up about her late brother Michael Jackson's death, and how the family tried to help the King of Pop through his drug addiction.  —  “Of course, that's what you do.
Discussion: ABCNEWS, Perez Hilton and Popsquire
New York Post:
Jacko molest-rap dad kills himself  —  A tormented New Jersey dad, who spent nearly two decades grappling with his son's sensational molestation claims against Michael Jackson, finally ended his pain with a gunshot to the head, authorities said yesterday.  —  The body of Evan Chandler, 65 …
Us Weekly:
Carrie Underwood: I Had Doubts About Mike Fisher  —  Carrie Underwood recently gushed “I Love You” to hockey player Mike Fisher on the liner notes to her new album, Play On.  But when she first heard about the Ottawa Senator hockey player, 29, through one of her band members, she had her doubts.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Lifeline Live
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Model Confirms Relationship With Sean Penn  —  Less than a month after Robin Wright filed for divorce from Sean Penn, the actor, 49, was spotted numerous times with model Jessica White in New York City.  —  On The Tyra Show Wednesday, White, 25, confirms the two were an item — but are no longer together.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Oliver Jones / People.com:
Accountant: Nicolas Cage Was ‘Compulsive’ Spender  —  While Nicholas Cage is claiming that bad money management is behind his financial collapse, the former accountant who worked with the star claims that it's Cage who is to blame for his own ruin.  —  In documents filed in L.A. Superior Court …
Discussion: Bossip.com and Showbiz Spy
 
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