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Daily Mail:
Revealed: The British air hostess who is having Frasier star Kelsey Grammer's baby  —  She's an English air hostess from a family of footballers and is expecting Kelsey Grammer's fifth child.  —  Kayte Walsh is the mystery blonde with whom the 55-year-old former Frasier star is said to be besotted, the Daily Mail can reveal.
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Ann Oldenburg / USA Today:
Kelsey Grammer to be a dad again  —  Kelsey Grammer, 55, and Kayte Walsh, 29, are more than just “very happy.”  They're expecting a baby.  —  Walsh's father confirmed to England's Daily Mail last night that his daughter, who works for Virgin Atlantic Airways, is pregnant with Grammer's child, his fifth.
Melissa Gray / CNN:
‘Cathy’ comic strip to end after 34 years  —  (CNN) — For 34 years, she has obsessed about food, relationships, work, and her mother — but now Cathy the comic-strip character is about to say goodbye.  —  Creator Cathy Guisewite says she is ending the comic strip in October in order to spend …
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Michael Cavna / Comic Riffs:
AACK!  * Cathy Guisewite will retire her comic strip ‘CATHY’ in October [UPDATED]
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TMZ.com:
Montana Fishburne Fingered in Brutality Case  —  TMZ has learned ... newly-minted porn star Montana Fishburne allegedly beat the hell out of her boyfriend's ex and is being prosecuted for assault with a deadly weapon.  —  Montana was arrested last February after allegedly barging …
omg!:
Halle Berry Breaks Silence About Her Split From Gabriel Aubry  —  Back in the spring, fans were shocked to hear that Halle Berry had parted ways with Gabriel Aubry, her model beau of nearly four years and dad to her daughter Nahla, 2.  —  But the lovers in question weren't blindsided at all.
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Cindy Clark / USA Today:
Halle Berry is back in ‘Vogue’  —  When you're Halle Berry, you talk when you want to talk.  And after a long-standing silence, the Academy Award-winning actress has opened up to writer Jonathan Van Meter in the September issue of Vogue (on newsstands nationwide Aug. 24).
Jay A. Fernandez / Hollywood Reporter:
EXCLUSIVE: Todd Phillips tackles Belushi pic  —  Role likely to be pursued by high-profile comedic actors  —  John Belushi may be getting a (second) second life on the big screen.  —  “The Pursuit of Happyness” screenwriter Steven Conrad and “The Hangover” director-producer Todd Phillips …
PopEater:
Rihanna's New ‘Rebellious’ Neck Tattoo  —  Rihanna was spotted leaving a tattoo parlor, Eastside Ink, in New York where she got a new tattoo done on her neck.  The tattoo reads “Rebelle Fleur,” which translates to rebel/rebellious flower.  She got the tattoo during a late night date in New York with her new beau Matt Kemp.
Eunice Oh / People.com:
Who Is the Man Fantasia Had an Affair With?  —  Two weeks ago, Antwaun Cook lived a low-profile life.  A father of two sons, he managed a Charlotte, N.C., T-Mobile store and recently joined a local real estate office as an agent.  —  But one court document and a bitter separation later …
Discussion: USA Today, Bossip.com and Speakeasy
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Us Weekly:
VIDEO: Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas Is Engaged!  —  DeAnna Pappas and a Bachelor co-star, Holly Durst, are engaged — to twins, the new issue of Us Weekly reports!  —  Pappas, 28, and Durst, 27, who were contestants on separate seasons of the ABC reality hit, met their fiances …
Discussion: PopEater, Fancast News and The Insider
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jersey Shore's The Situation's Hot New Fitness Video  —  Jersey's Shore's Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino got his infamous nickname from his flawless set of abs and now he's found a way to share his hardcore workout secrets with his fans.  —  PHOTOS: The Situation's Hot New Fitness Video - See Final Choice For Covers
Cele|bitchy:
Jessica Simpson buys own engagement ring, tells bf she'll take care of him  —  There's been a lot of gossip about the fact that Jessica Simpson has allegedly been supporting her new boyfriend, a former pro football player and grad school dropout named Eric Johnson.
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
Us Weekly:
Katy Perry: My Mom Sends “Inappropriate” E-mails to Russell Brand  —  Katy Perry better keep an eye on her man!  —  In the September issue of Glamour UK, the 25-year-old “California Girls” singer admits that her parents weren't always supportive of her relationship with fiance Russell Brand.
John Mitchell / PopEater:
Rihanna's Tattoo Typo: Lost in Translation  —  Whoops!  Looks like Rihanna should have consulted your high school French teacher before getting her latest tattoo.  The music superstar's newest ink reads “rebelle fleur,” but someone forgot to tell the ‘Rude Boy’ singer that in French, adjectives typically follow the nouns they modify.
Discussion: Allie Is Wired and StyleList
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
Comic-Con Sensation ‘Last Man Standing’ Sells To Paramount For Film And More  —  EXCLUSIVE: Paramount has just closed a deal to purchase the LAST MAN STANDING and develop it as a multiplatform franchise property.  The hugely sought-after graphic novel from Heavy Metal publishing was the sensation of this past Comic-Con when it debuted.
Paul Chi / People.com:
Julia Roberts Gets Strict with Her Kids - About Sweets  —  Julia Roberts may have gained 7 lbs. from eating bowls of spaghetti, gelato and decadent desserts in Rome while she filmed Eat Pray Love, but don't expect to find her three children eating rich sugary foods at home.
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Adam Rosenberg / MTV Movies Blog:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ …
Discussion: Inside Movies and EW.com
X17 Online:
Modern Family's Sofia Vergara Calls Madonna A Plastic Surgery “Freak”  —  Sofia Vergara may not be all natural, but she isn't a fan of plastic surgery addicts like Madonna.  “L. A. is crazy.  The women all look the same now.  That thing with the cheeks.  Like Madonna,” she told Esquire.
Discussion: omg!
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Grey's,' ‘Chuck,’ ‘Glee,’ ‘90210,’ ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ and more!  —  Got a scoop request?  An anonymous tip you're dying to share?  Just want to say hi?  You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com  —  Question: I think you're awesome.
Discussion: TV Fanatic, io9 and Hollywood Life
TMZ.com:
NBA Player Accuses Wife of Vicious Attack  —  NBA veteran Earl Watson filed for divorce from his wife Jennifer Freeman — claiming the “My Wife and Kids” actress attacked him in a late night rage ... and savagely bit him on the chest until he bled.  —  According to legal papers filed last week …
PopEater:
Avril Lavigne's Ex, Deryck Whibley, Recovers from Attack  —  Sum 41 has decided to cancel their spot on the Vans Warped Tour as Deryck Whibley recovers from injuries after being attacked in Japan.  “Knowing that they are unable to deliver their signature high energy show …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Wall Street Journal:
Passenger: Attendant Started Fray  —  A passenger on the JetBlue fight from which attendant Steven Slater disembarked Monday by activating the emergency chute and sliding down with beers in hand said Mr. Slater, apparently after being hit in the head by a passenger, was the one who instigated …
Mike Collett-White / Reuters:
George Michael Charged With Possessing Drugs  —  LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael was charged on Thursday with possessing cannabis and driving under the influence of drink or drugs following a car crash early last month, London police said.  —  Michael, 47, who has had a series …
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - Britney Goes Gaga At GaGa's Show  —  Britney Spears hid in the back of a car with boyfriend Jason Trawick as the two left Lady GaGa's Monster Ball concert at the Staples Center last night.  Britney didn't want to be spotted checking out the competition, who apparently put on an amazing show!
Discussion: Perez Hilton
New York Post:
Foxy bro arrested in ‘scam’  —  Foxy Brown's looming indictment for allegedly violating a court order is nothing compared to the trouble her big brother may be in.  —  Gavin “Pretty Boy” Marchand, 35, faces up to 15 years in the slammer for possessing forged credit cards and scamming $8,000 …
The Smoking Gun:
Grope Claim Against Donald Duck  —  Woman charges Disney character got handsy during Epcot visit … While visiting Epcot Center in Florida, a Pennsylvania woman alleges that a Disney employee dressed as Donald Duck grabbed her breast and molested her after she sought an autograph.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan ‘Looks Healthy,’ Wants To Return To Work, Says Her Lawyer  —  Lindsay Lohan is doing well in rehab, looks healthy and can't wait to return to work, RadarOnline.com is reporting exclusively.  —  The actress was visited in rehab Wednesday by her powerhouse attorney Shawn Chapman Holley …
Stuart Elliott / Media Decoder:
Will the Sue Sylvester Hoodie Have a Pouch for a Megaphone?  —  The cast of “Glee” did not make it into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in November, but merchandise based on the popular Fox television series is making it into Macy's.  —  A line of clothing inspired by “Glee” …
Discussion: Movieline
TMZ.com:
Jessica Alba Smiles — Gets Out of a Ticket  —  Jessica Alba doesn't smile for just anyone — but this morning the actress brushed the dust off her pearly whites during a traffic stop in L.A. ...  and was not-so-shockingly let go with just a warning.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Alba …
Discussion: X17 Online and Bossip.com
Ann Oldenburg / USA Today:
Felicity Huffman at BlackBerry Torch launch; Luke Bryan welcomes second son  —  One of your favorite Desperate Housewives, Felicity Huffman, was among the stars who showed up at last night's launch party for the new BlackBerry Torch in L.A. It's got a touch screen and a keyboard. ...
 
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