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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.
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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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.
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Just Jared:
James Franco Covers ‘The Advocate’ October 2010
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 …
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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.
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.
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DailyFill.com:
Megan Fox Annoys People With Talk About Husband, Or Anything Really
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
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
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 …
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 …
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: Cele|bitchy, Dlisted, ArtsBeat and The Awl
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DailyFill.com:
Willow Smith Gets Roc Nation Record Deal, Anything Else She Wants
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Reuters
Sadao / Ryan Seacrest What's Happening:
It's Official: Will Smith's Daughter Willow Signed to Jay-Z's Record Label
Sarah Bull / Daily Mail:
Is this the most toe-curling Beckham advert yet?  David and Victoria put on a passionate display in an elevator for new fragrance  —  Since they married in 1999, Victoria and David Beckham have rarely been out of the media.  —  They have also made a fortune of over £110million through 'Brand Beckham …
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X17 Online:
The Beckhams Get Naughty To Promote Their New Scent
Discussion: PopEater
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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Steven Avalos / PopEater:
Woman Claims Lady Gaga Stole Her Daughter's Soul
Discussion: GIGWISE.com
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: Hollywood Rag and Gossip Cop
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omg!:
Woman accusing Vince Neil of grabbing her in Vegas
Discussion: TMZ.com
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.
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.
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.
In Touch Weekly Magazine:
Lindsay Lohan wants a baby  —  Despite her recent legal issues — and recent reports that while driving she allegedly clipped a stroller with a toddler in it — Lindsay Lohan wants to be a mom!  The star has confided to a pal that she's determined to stay sober and thinks the best way for her to achieve that goal is to get pregnant.
 
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