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2:30 PM ET, September 9, 2010

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Britney Spears:
STATEMENT ABOUT MR. FLORES' LAWSUIT  —  This lawsuit is another unfortunate situation where someone is trying to take advantage of the Spears family and make a name for himself.  The Department of Children and Family Services conducted a proper investigation surrounding Mr. Flores' accusations …
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Kevin Federline Defends Britney Against Security Guard's Claims
Discussion: The Superficial and TheFABlife
Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Slams Bodyguard's Sexual Harassment Claims
TMZ.com:
Susan Boyle Walks Off 'America's Got Talent'  —  TMZ has learned Susan Boyle has left Los Angeles in tears after being snubbed by a songwriter who refused to let her sing one of his hits on “America's Got Talent.”  —  Susan arrived to L.A. earlier today to perform the song “Perfect Day” on the show.
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Us Weekly:
Source: Susan Boyle “Heartbroken” by Lou Reed Dis  —  Susan Boyle probably didn't dream a dream of this.  Late Wednesday, TMZ reported that the singer stormed off the L.A. set of America's Got Talent in tears.  —  The reason?  Boyle had planned on singing her cover of Lou Reed's “Perfect Day …
Discussion: Crazy Days and Nights
Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan In Talks To Appear On Oprah  —  It looks like Lindsay Lohan is ready to tell her own story.  —  PHOTOS: Sexy Stars Who Have Been Arrested  —  RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that the troubled Mean Girls star is currently in talks to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show …
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TMZ.com:
Heidi and Spencer — Bored With the USA  —  Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are each separately talking about permanently moving to Costa Rica.  Do we smell a rat yet?  —  Sources directly connected with Spencer tell TMZ ... he wants to move to Costa Rica for two reasons …
TMZ.com:
LFO Lead Singer Dies  —  Rich Cronin from the '90s boy band LFO died today after a long fight with leukemia ... TMZ has learned.  —  Rich — who wrote LFO's hit “Summer Girls” in 1999 — suffered a stroke after a lengthy battle with leukemia, according to his brother.
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PopEater:
LFO Lead Singer Rich Cronin Dead at 35
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
LFO Singer Rich Cronin Dies of Cancer at 35
Ben Widdicombe / PopEater:
Heidi Klum: This Season's ‘Project Runway’ Contestants Are a Bunch Of ‘Softies’  —  Heidi Klum is in New York this week to shoot the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week grand finale of her hit show ‘Project Runway.’ Jessica Simpson presided as the surprise celebrity judge at the show …
Discussion: omg! and Just Jared
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PEOPLE TV Watch:
Jessica Simpson Kicks Off Fashion Week with Project Runway
Just Jared:   Jennifer Lopez & Jessica Simpson: Find Your Magic with Macy's!
PopEater:
Madonna's Daughter Starts High School Drama  —  Madonna's daughter was the talk of the freshman class when she arrived for her first day of high school on Wednesday.  —  Surrounded by friends, Lourdes, who is enrolled as a public school student at the prestigious LaGuardia High School …
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NY Daily News:
Let the drama begin! …
Discussion: X17 Online and Gawker
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Lauren Graham Finds Relationship with Peter Krause ‘So Easy’  —  Fifteen years ago, Lauren Graham and Peter Krause bonded over board games when the actress first moved to Los Angeles.  —  Today, Graham 43, and her Parenthood co-star, 45, are diving into something a bit more serious: a relationship.
Star:
Julia Roberts' New Boobs  —  Julia Roberts is a natural woman — or so she says.  —  “I want my kids to know when I'm pissed, when I'm happy and when I'm confounded,” the mom of three states.  That's why she won't try Botox — even at 42 years old.  But the boost to her bustline …
Discussion: Yeeeah! and Crazy Days and Nights
Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Kim Kardashian Upset Over Release Of Naked Photos  —  Kim Kardashian is “freaked out” at the surprise release of never-before-seen nude photographs of her, RadarOnline.com is reporting exclusively.  —  PHOTOS: New Playboy Photos Of Sexy Kim Kardashian
Fashion:
The Quarterbacks: Our Favorite 25-Somethings  —  When ELLE touched down 25 years ago, Wham's ‘Careless Whisper’ topped the charts, ‘Back to the Future’ ruled, ‘The Cosby Show’ was number one—and a new generation of smart, talented, game-changing artists, filmmakers, actresses, and activists were busy being born.
Daily Mail:
Roaring through the English countryside... it's Captain America: Motorbike scenes for comic book film shooting in London  —  As a comic book star of the Forties of, Captain America was as patriotic emblem for his country, often depicted fighting the Nazi powers of World War II.
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The Superficial:
Oh, Good, They Remembered the Burrito
Discussion: I Watch Stuff and The Daily What
James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
MTV orders more ‘Jersey Shore’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Network lines up two specials for after finale  —  MTV is planning more “Jersey Shore” this year.  —  The network is lining up a pair of specials for after the Miami-set second season finale Oct. 21.  —  The first will be a cast reunion show, which will air Oct. 28.
TMZ.com:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Suspect in Domestic Violence  —  TMZ has learned ... Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a suspect in a battery domestic violence case.  —  Multiple cop cars from the Las Vegas Metro Police Department showed up at Mayweather's home early this morning.
Discussion: Bossip and Celebrity Smack
Sara Hammel / People.com:
More Kids for Tom & Katie?  ‘Maybe in a Couple of Years,’ She Says  —  Katie Holmes has a message for those engaging in persistent pregnancy rumors: Hold your horses!  —  It could be a while before she's ready for another sibling for Suri, the actress tells Marie Claire in its October issue.
Discussion: Celebrity VIP Lounge
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Marie Claire:
GIVEAWAY-A-DAY  —  Enter for a Chance to Win a $100 Bloomingdale's Gift Card!
TMZ.com:
T.I. — Rapper Might Get AXE'd Over Arrest  —  T.I.'s ecstasy arrest has caused a serious stink with some of his sponsors — in fact, TMZ has learned the people behind AXE body spray are considering kicking the rapper to the curb.  —  A rep for AXE tells TMZ they're “troubled by [T.I.'s] …
B.Dot / Rap Radar:
Jay-Z Speaks On Signing Willow Smith  —  Parents just don't understand, but Jay-Z does.  This morning, Hov and Will Smith's daughter, Willow appeared on Ryan Seacrest's morning show and spoke on her joining the Roc.
Discussion: Dlisted, ArtsBeat and The Awl
TMZ.com:
K. Cavallari — Subway Run During Mom's DUI Bust  —  TMZ has learned Kristin Cavallari's mother was arrested for an alleged DUI near Chicago, and Kristin was right there in the front seat during the bust, with one thing on her mind ... fast food.  —  Police in Barrington …
New York Post:
Mom claims Lady Gaga copied sexy act of late Staten Island teen collaborator  —  Tweet  —  She's a real Fame Monster.  —  A still-grieving mom says her late daughter inspired Lady Gaga on her path to superstardom, and wants the “Poker Face” pop icon to give the tragic teen her due.
TMZ.com:
Dina Lohan Has Egg on Her Place  —  Someone clearly hates Dina Lohan, unborn chickens, mailboxes, or a combination thereof ... because TMZ has learned Dina's Long Island home has been Grade A vandalized.  —  The Nassau County Police Department tells TMZ ... the home was pelted with eggs …
Discussion: Dlisted and Hollywood Dame
National Enquirer:
JUSTIN BIEBER COLLAPSES!  —  An exhausted JUSTIN BIEBER recently suffered a terrifying collapse, The ENQUIRER reports exclusively.  —  The teen idol has lost 10 pounds, and a grueling work schedule is taking a devastating toll on his health, according to a pal.
Discussion: INF Daily and Pop Crunch
 
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X17 Online:
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

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