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Sandra Bullock / People.com:
Sandra Bullock on Jesse James: ‘We Have Both Moved On’  —  Sandra Bullock is offering words of welcome as her ex-husband Jesse James prepares to move to her adopted hometown in Texas.  —  “I support Jesse in his move to Austin,” the Oscar winner, 46, tells PEOPLE exclusively in this week's cover story.
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Eunice Oh / People.com:
Kat Von D Tweets - Then Deletes - She's Dating Jesse James  —  Kat Von D's fingers apparently spoke too soon.  —  After Tweeting Wednesday, “Yes, Jesse and I are dating,” the LA Ink star, 28, took down the message, though it was quickly spread and re-Tweeted by more than 100 people.
Extra:
Kat Von D Confirms She's Dating Jesse James
Discussion: Hollywood Dame
OK! Magazine:
COVER STORY: Hilary Duff's Dream Wedding!  —  Hilary Duff said “I do” to her hockey player love, Mike Comrie last weekend and only OK! was invited exclusively to share their big day.  —  OK!  GALLERY: HILARY DUFF & MIKE COMRIE — JET SETTING HONEYMOONERS!  —  In this week's issue, check out the photos — the dress!
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New York Post:
Hilary Duff, Comrie signed prenup  —  Hockey hunk Mike Comrie might have wanted a pre-nuptial agreement more than his actress bride Hilary Duff did before they got married last weekend — his family is worth $500 million.  —  The former Edmonton Oiler and the Disney star made sure to protect …
PopEater:   Hilary Duff's Dream Wedding Dress Photos
Us Weekly:
Alexander Skarsgard Doesn't Wear a Sock During Nude Scenes  —  The cast of HBO's True Blood not only strip down for the new Rolling Stone — they also bare all about shooting the show's racy sex scenes.  —  Says Alexander Skarsgard (who plays sexy vamp Eric): “I don't want a sock around it, that feels ridiculous.
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Buzz / CampBlood Blog:
Nikki L. Presents: The REAL Rolling Stone All-Nude “True Blood” Cover  —  I threw down the glove, and Nikki L. picked it up, slapped me across the face, wiped my butt with it and then used it to wash my f**king windshield.  —  You own me, girl.  —  And it goes without saying, but no disrespect to the lovely Miz Paquin.
Discussion: Just Jared, Movieline and L.A. Rag Mag
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
‘American Idol’ Deal Done For Steven Tyler  —  I've just confirmed from sources close to the singer that the “deal is done” for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler to be one of the new judges despite having very little TV experience.  He has played himself on a few tube episodes (Two And A Half Men and Lizzie McGuire) …
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TMZ.com:
Aero Assault — Perry Shoves Steven Tyler Off Stage
TMZ.com:
Heidi to Spencer: Happy Valentine's Day, Sucker  —  Nothing says “I don't love you anymore” like getting a divorce on Valentine's Day ... just ask Heidi Montag.  —  TMZ has learned ... the divorce of Heidi and Spencer will become final on February 14, 2011.
Simon Monjack / TMZ.com:
Brittany Murphy's Mom — Shared Bed with Monjack  —  Brittany Murphy's mother told investigators that she shared a bed with her daughter's husband Simon Monjack after Brittany passed away ... this according to sources close to the investigation.  —  The L.A. Coroner's Office just released their report on Simon Monjack's death.
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Star:
Exclusive: Kenny Chesney Cheats with ESPN Reporter  —  With his longtime girlfriend back at home in Tennessee, Kenny Chesney enjoyed a steamy Mexican getaway with another woman!  —  In the Aug. 30 issue of Star, on sale now, we exclusively report that the country crooner enjoyed …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Backseat Cuddler
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Teen Mom's Farrah Opens Up About Death of Sophia's Dad  —  Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham opens up to the new issue of Us Weekly about the death of 18-month-old daughter Sophia's dad, Derek Underwood.  —  “It's getting easier,” says Abraham, 19, of Underwood, who died in a car accident …
Discussion: Crushable and The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
Aniston, Cher — Alleged Victims in Credit Card Scheme  —  TMZ has learned ... the U.S. Secret Service just closed in on a woman accused of operating a serious credit card scheme ... and many of the alleged victims are major Hollywood mega-stars.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us Jennifer Aniston …
Discussion: DailyFill.com and omg!
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Chris Lambton Offered New Bachelor Gig-But Refusing to Sign On  —  “All of our best Bachelors have been hesitant at first.”  —  So says one rock-solid Bachelor source, and if that's true, Chris Lambton could end up being the best Bachelor of all time.  —  According to multiple show insiders, Chris L.
Simon Doonan / New York Observer:
How Snooki Got Her Gucci: The Dirt on Purses  —  There is a wicked new marketing strategy currently sending shock waves through the high-stakes competitive world of luxury fashion.  It's devious, delightful and deliciously dirty.  —  Here's the deal: Remember how Snooki, drunk or sober …
Irina Aleksander / New York Observer:
Twilight of the Dirty Girl  —  Late last week, in a moment that feels particular to the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a girl in her early 20s with long, seemingly unwashed brown hair, stained denim cutoffs, scuffed boots and a loose white tank top that exposed lacy bra straps rode …
Discussion: Gawker, Crushable and The Awl
TMZ.com:
Dr. Laura — Serial Quitter  —  This isn't the first time Dr. Laura has taken her marbles and gone home after getting mad ... TMZ has learned she did the same thing on the boob tube.  —  Dr. Laura — now famous for repeatedly hurling the “N” word on the radio show she is now quitting …
Robin Marantz Henig / New York Times:
What Is It About 20-Somethings?  —  ROW 1, left to right: Annie Ling, Jen Davis, Latoya Ruby Frazier, Elizabeth Weinberg.  ROW 2: Dru Donovan (1,2,4); Marvin Orellana (3).  ROW 3: David Wright, Latoya Ruby Frazier, Jen Davis, Annie Ling.  —  Why are so many people in their 20s taking so long to grow up?
Discussion: Jezebel, Lemondrop.com and TresSugar
omg!:
FIRST LOOK: Britney Spears Gleeks Out On ‘Glee’ Set  —  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Britney Spears has officially hit the set of “Glee.”  —  On Tuesday, the pop princess Tweeted a photo of herself (and pal/assistant Brett Miller) behind the scenes at McKinley High School.
Discussion: PopEater, X17 Online and DailyFill.com
DailyFill.com:
Blake Lively Talks “Awkward” Sex Scene With Ben Affleck  —  On the first day of shooting her upcoming film, Blake had to strip down in front of Affleck and a camera crew.  What's so awkward about that?  —  Blake Lively's assignment the first day she had to shoot the crime-drama The Town: A sex scene with Ben Affleck!
Perez Hilton:
Snooki Charged With Annoying People LOLs  —  We're embarrassed for you, Snooki.  Wow.  —  The charges are finally in from Snooki's recent arrest, and she's being charged with disorderly conduct, creating a public nuisance, and annoying people.  —  Annoying people?  MOST.  EMBARRASSING.  CHARGE.
PopEater:
‘Misfit’ Marilyn Monroe Portrayed in New Photos  —  American photographer Eve Arnold is giving the world an intimate look at blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe.  A batch of sixteen new images — five taken in 1955, the rest in 1960 — have popped up at Castle Galleries in the U.K. …
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
'America's Next Top Model' Reinvents Itself  —  For years now CW's America's Next Top Model has been a bad joke.  Executive producer/host Tyra Banks repeatedly publicized the contest as high fashion, but in reality tie-ins with CoverGirl cosmetics and Seventeen magazine skewed the winners to the teen scene.
Discussion: The Frisky and Gawker
Jennifer Arrow / E! Online:
Glee Goes After George Michael and Prince  —  Glee has already featured the poptastic likes of Madonna, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, but creator Ryan Murphy isn't done yet!  —  Here's what he just told us:  —  He's working on Prince and George Michael!  —  At the Eat Pray Love premiere …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and TV Fanatic
Us Weekly:
PIC: Jersey Shore Cast Gets Truckload of Condoms, Vodka, Tanner  —  Special freakin' delivery at the Jersey Shore crib!  —  Last weekend, Snooki, Pauly D and their six housemates in Seaside Heights, NJ welcomed a truckload of complimentary “summer essentials” aimed at keeping them baby- and STD-free, buzzed and bronzed.
Discussion: Allie Is Wired
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Furious Elin Can't Wait To Divorce Tiger  —  Time may heal some wounds, but not in the case of Elin Nordegren.  —  Although it's been nearly 9-months since the Tiger Woods cheating scandal exploded, the Swedish beauty is still furious with her estranged hubby, and can't wait to divorce him …
Discussion: National Enquirer
Aaron Parsley / People.com:
FIRST LOOK: Taylor's Swift's Album Cover  —  It's here!  The cover of Taylor Swift's new album, Speak Now, was revealed Wednesday.  —  The album, which contains the first single “Mine,” is due out Oct. 25 and follows her successful previous release, Fearless.
 
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Financial Times:
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