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Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Padma Lakshmi Is Now a Mom — Padma Lakshmi is now the happy mother of a daughter. — “Model, author and Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef Padma Lakshmi gave birth to a baby girl named Krishna Thea Lakshmi on Saturday,” her rep tells PEOPLE. “Mother and baby are well and happy.”
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Us Weekly:
Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi Welcomes Baby Girl! — Padma Lakshmi has welcomed a baby girl, her rep tells UsMagazine.com. — The girl was born late Saturday in New York City, the rep adds. — A source tells Us the girl's name is Krishna. — The Top Chef star, 39, has not revealed the baby's father.
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Charlie Sheen's Wife Bails on Rehab Facility — TMZ has learned Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke Mueller, has left a Malibu rehab facility because of a serious privacy breach. — Sources tell TMZ Brooke is no longer at The Canyon in Malibu, after someone from the staff sent a patient admissions document …
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Rihanna — Lap Dance from Tiny Stripper — Rihanna celebrated her birthday on Saturday night with boyfriend Matt Kemp, a few close friends ... and a little person who gives lap dances. — It all went down in Arizona ... during a weekend in which RiRi went barhopping in Scottsdale.
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Brooks / SPORTSbyBROOKS:
Matt Kemp Hooks Up Midget Stripper For Rihanna — Photo from the Phoenix-area residence where Los Angeles Dodger Matt Kemp threw a birthday party for Rihanna yesterday: — Nice to see Kemp finally learned something from Lasorda. — This entry was posted on Sunday, February 21st …
Just Jared:
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's Twins: From Venice To Paris — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt travel with all of their kids — Maddox, 8, Pax, 6, Zahara, 5, and Shiloh, 3 and twins Knox and Vivienne, 1 — from Venice, Italy to Paris, France on Monday (February 22). — Yesterday was a big deal with the Jolie-Pitt clan.
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Julie Jordan / People.com:
Ryan Phillippe, Abbie Cornish Split — It's over between actress Abbie Cornish and boyfriend Ryan Phillippe, her spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE exclusively. — “Abbie ended the relationship with Ryan and she moved out of their home,” the rep tells PEOPLE.
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Mary Beth Quirk / OK! Magazine:
OK! EXCLUSIVE: The Inside Story Behind Ryan & Abbie's Split — As news surfaced this morning that Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish have called it quits, Hollywood has been left asking — who brought about the break-up? — Sources close to the couple say both sides are claiming they are responsible for the split.
Bill Carter / Media Decoder:
Leno's Guest List to Include Palin, Vonn and ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast — Jay Leno will return to “The Tonight Show” next Monday with a guest list loaded with names intended to bring back the kind of audience lead he enjoyed on the NBC show before his ill-fated side trip to prime time.
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New York Post:
Alexa Ray Joel locks just like her mom — Alexa Ray Joelis the new face of Prell shampoo nearly 25 years after her model mother, — Christie Brinkley, starred in ads for the hair product. The singer-songwriter has signed a deal to appear in print and TV ads for Prell while her music …
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Exclusive: President Obama orders a command performance by the ‘Glee’ kids — Being the president's wife apparently has its perks. — Sources confirm to me exclusively that First Lady Michelle Obama has invited the cast of Glee to perform at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday …
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Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Lopez And Sony Music Epic Records Part Ways; New Album “Love?” Won't Be Released; Is It Amicable? — Jennifer Lopez has spent most of her singing career at Sony Music Epic Records. The bland version of what happened, I'm told, is that the contract period had ended …
X17 Online:
Michael Lohan Says Lindsay Still Addicted To Prescription Drugs — Not surprisingly, Michael Lohan wanted to respond to Lindsay's recent claims that she hit “rock bottom” when he started going public with all her problems. But Michael says not only is that false, but the fact that her issues …
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Lorenzo Benet / People.com:
Evan Lysacek & Nastia Liukin Are Dating — On his way to becoming the first U.S. man to win figure skating gold in 22 years, Evan Lysacek had a little help from another Olympic gold medalist - gymnast Nastia Liukin. — The couple - who met in October 2008 in Rapid City, S.D. …
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Goes Gaga For Birthday — ‘Ghost Whisperer’ star Jennifer Love Hewitt turned 31 this weekend — apparently, the actress also turned into Lady Gaga. Hewitt and some of her friends were caught on camera in outlandish outfits for Hewitt's '80s-themed birthday party …
Katie Nicholl / Daily Mail:
Lonely Gwyneth comforted by food... and her co-star — Her long-distance marriage to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin seems to be taking its toll on Gwyneth Paltrow. — The actress is currently filming in Nashville, while he is in London looking after their children, Apple and Moses.
Keith Thursby / Los Angeles Times:
Actress Caroline McWilliams of TV's ‘Benson’ and ‘Soap’ dies at 64 — McWilliams, whose other television work included ‘Guiding Light’ and ‘Judging Amy,’ also directed and acted on stage. Her film roles included ‘Mermaids’ in 1990. — Caroline McWilliams, an actress and director best known …
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Katee Sackhoff to star in ABC crime drama — Richard Hatem's pilot centers on a female detective — “Battlestar Galactica” alumna Katee Sackhoff is set to star in ABC's untitled Richard Hatem drama pilot. — Sackhoff, who co-stars on Fox's “24” this season, fielded multiple offers …
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Daily Mail:
'I'm so happy': Sienna Miller speaks for the first time about reignited romance with Jude Law — They quietly reignited their relationship three months ago while both starring in separate productions on Broadway. — After initially denying the romance, Sienna Miller has finally spoken …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Rep Says Simon Cowell Is Happy - But Not Engaged — Simon Cowell's rep, Max Clifford, tells PEOPLE he cannot confirm reports that the American Idol judge is engaged to makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy. But don't be surprised if Cowell pops the question before too long.
