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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Kevin Federline Defends Britney Against Security Guard's Claims  —  Britney Spears's ex-husband, Kevin Federline, believes a former security guard's sexual-harassment claims against Spears are fabricated and that the case warrants no action, according to a report.
Discussion: The Superficial and TheFABlife
Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Slams Bodyguard's Sexual Harassment Claims
Britney Spears / TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Suit Claims Sexual Harassment, Abuse
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
Denise Quan / CNN:
LFO singer dies after battle with leukemia
Discussion: Us Weekly
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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TMZ.com:
Heidi and Spencer — Bored With the USA
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 …
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
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.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Fancast News and Movieline
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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] …
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 …
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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!
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!
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
Pamela McClintock / Variety:
‘Mad Men’ star Hendricks ready to ‘Drive’  —  Principal photography on pic starts this month  —  Christina Hendricks ("Mad Men") is going for a ride with Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan, inking a deal to star in indie pic “Drive.”  —  Albert Brooks, Bryan Cranston and Oscar Isaacs also star.
TMZ.com:
Vince Neil's Accuser — He Bruised Me Bad  —  The woman who claims Vince Neil roughed her up in a Las Vegas elevator is taking her battle public — releasing a video statement in which she says Neil threw her against a wall and bruised her arms.  —  In the video, Jessica Radovicz …
Discussion: omg! and Gossip Cop
Peter Allen / Daily Mail:
Humiliation for Carla Bruni as she faces being cut from Woody Allen's new film  —  Would-be big screen actress Carla Bruni faces being cut out of a new Woody Allen movie after a far younger lookalike was hired to re-shoot all of her scenes.  —  France's 42-year-old First Lady caused widespread amusement …
Discussion: Hollywood Reporter and Movieline
X17 Online:
The Beckhams Get Naughty To Promote Their New Scent  —  Hotness!  A dressed up David and Victoria Beckham have what appears to be a quickie in an elevator, and it's all to promote their new fragrance, Intimately Yours.  Smells like a successful ad to us!  Loves it!
Discussion: PopEater
Alicia Dennis / People.com:
Source: Jesse James Has Moved On  —  Jesse James is entering a new phase of his life.  —  “It sure looks like he's moved on,” a James insider tells PEOPLE about the motorcycle mogul, who is settling into his new relationship with Kat Von D and his new home in Austin, Texas.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Diana Lodderhose / Variety:
Malin Akerman pulls into ‘Station’  —  Thesp to costar with Hawke in CIA thriller  —  Malin Akerman has signed onto CIA thriller “The Numbers Station,” and will star alongside previously announced thesp Ethan Hawke.  —  Pic, helmed by Kasper Barfoed ("The Candidate"), is produced by …
Joe Jonas / Contactmusic.com:
Joe Jonas - Joe Jonas Ditches Purity Ring?  —  Joe Jonas Ditches Purity Ring?  —  Friends believe Joe Jonas is getting serious about ‘Twilight’ star Ashley Greene as he is seen without his purity ring.  —  Joe Jonas has reportedly ditched his purity ring for Ashley Greene.
 
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Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
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