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TMZ.com:
Heidi Threatens Legal Action Over Spencer's Tell-All  —  TMZ has learned ... Heidi Montag is downright furious with Spencer Pratt's new claim that he plans to write a tell-all book about her private life — and is now threatening legal action to stop him.  —  We just spoke to Montag who tells us …
KROQ FM:
Kat Von D Opens Up About Jesse James, Corey Miller And More  —  The always funny and sexy Kat Von D woke up early again just for Kevin & Bean.  She talked about the latest season of LA Ink, airing Wednesdays at 10pm on TLC.  She mentioned how the show is getting back to its roots: tattoos.
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Kat Von D: Why I'm Jesse James's Type  —  The connection between Kat Von D and Jesse James isn't only skin deep.  —  “Just because I have tattoos doesn't mean, ‘Oh, you guys are a perfect match,’ ” the star of TLC's LA Ink, 28, tells the Kevin & Bean radio show on L.A.'s KROQ-FM.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jesse James Makes Over $100,000 Selling His Stuff On eBay
Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston Blasted for Using the Word “Retard”  —  Jennifer Aniston has come under fire for using the word “retard” during an interview.  —  On Live with Regis and Kelly Thursday, the Switch star, 41, was discussing dressing up as Barbra Streisand for the September issue of Harper's Bazaar when she let the word slip.
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Andy / Hollywood Life:
Jennifer Aniston, What Were You Thinking When You Said ‘Retard’ On ‘Regis & Kelly?’
Eunice Oh / People.com:
Miranda Kerr: Yes, I'm Pregnant!  —  Make room for another Victoria's Secret supermodel mommy.  —  Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom are expecting their first child together, the Australian model tells the Spanish edition of Vogue in its September issue.  —  “Yes, I am pregnant.
Hollywoodreporter / Heat Vision:
Will one of these women be Spider-Man's love interest? (exclusive)  —  The narrowing down for the female lead in the upcoming Marc Webb-directed “Spider-Man” movie has begun.  —  Starting today and heading into the weekend, select actresses are meeting with Webb and new Spidey actor Andrew Garfield.
Associated Press:
Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel stike a pose in pages of J.Crew's fall catalog to promote ‘The Romantics’  —  Katie Holmes and Josh Duhamel are among the actors in the upcoming film ‘The Romantics.’  —  Clothes are a key part of weddings - and, it turns out, the marriage of art and commerce.
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Photos: Katie Holmes Stars in New Super Cute J.Crew Ads
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse and E! Online (UK)
Jed Lipinksi / Salon:
Why I got the male Brazilian wax  —  Are straight men really going bare down there?  At first I was just curious — but then, I decided to try it myself  —  My interest in the male Brazilian wax began when my girlfriend's Russian wax technician told her not to buy me boots for Christmas.
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Pamela McClintock / Variety:
Paramount finally opens ‘Case 39’  —  Renee Zellweger horror pic to be released Oct. 1  —  After sitting on the shelf for two years, Renee Zellweger horror pic “Case 39” will finally be released at the domestic B.O. on Oct. 1.  —  Paramount's decision to open “Case 39” …
Discussion: Inside Movies and The Wrap
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Just Jared:
Watch Bradley Cooper & Renee Zellweger's On-Screen Chemistry!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Teresa Giudice Blames Bravo for Financial Woes  —  Teresa Giudice and her husband Joe owe creditors nearly $11 million in various debts, and the ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star blames her fame for why she's still bankrupt.  —  “If she wasn't on the show, this all would be much easier,” a friend of Teresa's tells PopEater.
TMZ.com:
Madonna Accused of ‘Material Girl’ Theft  —  A clothing company is taking legal action against Madonna, claiming the material girl has ripped off the “Material Girl” trademark.  —  L.A. Triumph, Inc. claims in a new lawsuit it's been marketing “Material Girl” clothing since 1997 …
oceanUP.com:
Joe Jonas Ashley Greene Road Dog Date  —  New couple Joe Jonas & Ashley Greene at the Road Dogs Game today at Coney Island.  Photo Credit: @saraahbananaz and @MollySage. … NOTE: Thanks so much to the gracious readers who send in pictures and their account of what happened.
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Perez Hilton:
Joe Jonas Got Screwed On His 21st
Discussion: DailyFill.com
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — Victim of Bad Diagnosis  —  TMZ has learned ... the doctors who have evaluated Lindsay Lohan at UCLA have concluded she does not suffer from the drug or psychiatric problems that were previously diagnosed.  —  Sources familiar with Lindsay's treatment at UCLA tell TMZ …
PopEater:
Ricky Martin: ‘Me’ Memoir Is a ‘Spiritual Journey’  —  Ricky Martin is getting even more personal and set to release his memoir ‘Me’ on Nov. 2.  The ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca' singer will open up about everything from his experiences in Menudo to his sexuality and fatherhood.
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Ann Oldenburg / USA Today:
Ricky Martin to talk sexuality, fatherhood in memoir
Discussion: Socialite Life and Perez Hilton
Cele|bitchy:
Real Housewives Michaele Salahi & Bettheny Frankel pose in bikinis, tout diets  —  White House party crasher, scam artist and all-around trouble maker, Michaele Salahi, may not have a hell of lot going for her character or personality-wise, but she's thin.  Salahi is starring …
Discussion: Extra
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New York Post:
Salahi ‘charity’ raises zero at premiere party
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Cibrian's Ex: We Both “Know the Truth” About Affair  —  The love triangle has come full circle.  —  When Us Weekly recently asked Brandi Glanville, 37, about reports that she hooked up with estranged husband Eddie Cibrian, 37, after he'd already left her for LeAnn Rimes …
Us Weekly:
How Britney Spears Behaved on Glee Set  —  Everyone's psyched for Britney Spears' guest-starring stint on Glee — including the pop princess, who Tweeted a photo of herself on the show's set on Wednesday.  —  “From what I heard, she was really cool!” actor Harry Shum Jr. …
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Google Founders Sergey Brin And Larry Page Get Feature Film Treatment  —  EXCLUSIVE: The founders of Facebook aren't the only game-changing geeks poised to have their story told on a movie screen.  Michael London's Groundswell Productions has teamed with producer John Morris to acquire movie rights …
AceShowBiz.com:
Hilary Duff Flaunts New Orange Brown Hair  —  After having a honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the 22-year-old beauty made a visit to Byron and Tracey hair salon and dyed her hair to an orange brown color.  —  Newly-wed Hilary Duff has been spotted with a new hair color.
Brad Wete / EW.com:
Travis Barker's solo debut to be packed with A-list rappers.  Excited yet?  —  It seems as if Travis Barker's oft-delayed solo album is actually on its way.  The Blink 182 drummer — who has survived and recovered from a plane crash that killed four others and been featured …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and New York Magazine
TMZ.com:
Zsa Zsa's Husband — Bedridden After ‘Blacking Out’  —  TMZ has learned ... Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband — Prince Frederic von Anhalt — has been confined to the bed next to his ailing wife after he “blacked out” and collapsed at their Beverly Hills home last night.
 
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