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3:30 PM ET, September 9, 2010

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 Top News: 
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
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!  Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon has fashionable start at LaGuardia High School  —  Who's that girl?  It's Lourdes!  —  Madonna's firstborn became a New York City public school student Wednesday, showing up at prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
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 …
Jennifer Garcia / People.com:
Spencer Pratt to Heidi Montag: ‘I Failed Spectacularly’  —  He quickly earned the title of the guy you love to hate on The Hills, but has this reality TV villain turned over a new leaf?  —  Spencer Pratt on Wednesday issued a long apology to the woman he's divorcing, Heidi Montag …
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TMZ.com:
Heidi and Spencer — Bored With the USA
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.
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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Denise Quan / CNN:
LFO singer dies after battle with leukemia
Discussion: msnbc.com and BuzzSugar
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.
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DailyFill.com:
Megan Fox Annoys People With Talk About Husband, Or Anything Really
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: X17 Online, omg! and Just Jared
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PEOPLE TV Watch:
Jessica Simpson Kicks Off Fashion Week with Project Runway
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
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
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DailyFill.com:
Willow Smith Gets Roc Nation Record Deal, Anything Else She Wants
Discussion: Reuters
Sadao / Ryan Seacrest What's Happening:
It's Official: Will Smith's Daughter Willow Signed to Jay-Z's Record Label
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
Benoit Denizet-Lewis / Advocate:
The Beat Goes On  —  James Franco isn't a gay man, he just plays one—frequently.  The busiest guy in show business takes a break to discuss how he came to play Allen Ginsberg in Howl.  Watch a behind the scenes video with Franco here.  —  James Franco is whispering to me about gay poetry.
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
TMZ.com:
Tom Brady — Unruffled at Crash Scene  —  Looking cool, calm and uninjured — Tom Brady was photographed next to his bashed up Audi at the scene of his car accident in Boston this morning.  —  As we previously reported, a passenger in the other vehicle had to be removed with the jaws of life.
Discussion: TheFABlife and Backseat Cuddler
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TMZ.com:
Tom Brady ‘Shaken’ in Car Crash
Discussion: I Need My Fix
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
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 …
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Exclusive: J.J. Abrams teams up with ‘Dark Knight’ scribe on new thriller  —  If pedigree alone were enough to get a TV show greenlit, this next project would be a slam dunk: J.J. Abrams is currently shopping a crime-thriller series created by Jonah Nolan, brother and frequent collaborator …
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.
 
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Sophie Forbes / Daily Mail:
Supermodel mummy: Gisele shows some leg as she strolls with baby …
TMZ.com:
Vince Neil's Accuser — He Bruised Me Bad
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X17 Online:
The Beckhams Get Naughty To Promote Their New Scent
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Peter Allen / Daily Mail:
Humiliation for Carla Bruni as she faces being cut from Woody Allen's new film
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National Enquirer:
JUSTIN BIEBER COLLAPSES!
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Keanu Reeves to star in indie drama
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Alex Catarinella / PAPERMAG:
Ashlee Simpson On Her New Album, Her New Clothing Line and Shiny Airwalks
Discussion: X17 Online and Perez Hilton
Alicia Dennis / People.com:
Source: Jesse James Has Moved On
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TMZ.com:
Dina Lohan Has Egg on Her Place
Discussion: Dlisted and Hollywood Dame
Joe Jonas / Contactmusic.com:
Joe Jonas - Joe Jonas Ditches Purity Ring?
 

 
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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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