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Vicki Woods / Vogue.com:
The Other Angelina  —  Angelina Jolie is explaining why she took the role of Elise Clifton-Ward, the woman of mystery who captivates Johnny Depp in The Tourist, which opens this month.  It's because she plans things.  “I was looking for a very short thing to do before Brad started filming [Moneyball],” she says.
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Associated Press:
Jolie talks kids, home life and Brad in Vogue  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Angelina Jolie says her 6-year-old son Pax is a better cook than she is.  —  The actress opens up about her home life, including Pax's culinary skills, in the December issue of Vogue magazine.
Us Weekly:
Angelina: Shiloh Asked Me, “'Can I Have a Dead Pet?'”  —  In December's Vogue, Angelina Jolie continues to drop more fascinating details about her children.  —  First on the list: Four-year-old Shiloh, whom Jolie, 35, says recently discovered a dead bird.  —  “She came in and said, ‘Can I have a dead pet?’”
Daily Mail:
Not a domestic goddess then, Angelina?  Jolie reveals her six-year-old son Pax is a better cook than her  —  Angelina Jolie has revealed she is such a bad cook that her six-year-old son Pax is better in the kitchen than she is.  —  The 35-year-old actress made the admission in the December issue …
Discussion: Dlisted
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Prejean Pregnant  —  Carrie Prejean takes part in the finale at the Dove awards in Nashville, Tenn. The Dove awards honor Christian and gospel music.  —  Beauty queen Carrie Prejean and her husband, Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller, are expecting their first child together …
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Us Weekly:
Carrie Prejean Is Pregnant!  —  Controversial beauty queen Carrie Prejean has a bun in the oven.  —  “We are just so excited,” the three-months-pregnant Prejean, 23, told FOX411.com on Wednesday.  “I'm due in May on my grandmother's birthday.  She recently passed away, so that's very special to us.”
TMZ.com:
Carrie Prejean — With Child!!
Alicia Dennis / People.com:
Another Duggar Baby Is On The Way  —  Another day, another Duggar: Come next summer, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will double their number of grandchildren.  —  Josh Duggar, the eldest Duggar offspring in the reality-show family on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, and his wife, Anna, 22, will welcome their second child in June 2011.
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PopEater:
Duggar Family ‘Excited’ Another Baby Is on the Way
Discussion: The Huffington Post
Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Speaks Out on Nick Lachey's Engagement  —  A source tells the new Us Weekly (out now) that Jessica Simpson is “flipping out” after UsMagazine.com broke the news that her ex, Nick Lachey, is engaged.  —  But the singer, 30, sang a different tune on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show when asked for her reaction.
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Jessica Simpson 'Couldn't Be More Happy' for Newly Engaged Nick Lachey  —  Jessica Simpson is wishing ex-husband Nick Lachey all the best in his second shot at marriage.  —  “I am extremely, extremely happy for him,” the singer-actress, 30, told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show Thursday.
Discussion: Dlisted and Gone Hollywood
Timothy M. Gray / Variety:
Dino de Laurentiis dies at 91  —  ‘Serpico,’ ‘Dune’ among prolific producer's works  —  Prolific Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis died early Thursday morning in Los Angeles at age 91.  —  He began as a film producer in Italy in the early 1940s and after shifting his operations …
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PopEater:
Legendary Filmmaker Dino De Laurentiis Dies at 91
Discussion: omg!
Dylan Stableford / The Wrap:
Italian Film Legend Dino De Laurentiis Dies at 91
Discussion: New York Magazine and Movieline
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — Another Date with Daddy  —  Lindsay Lohan appears committed to the whole “Making Up With My Father” thing — because yesterday she and daddy Michael Lohan made time for a little mid-day movie date.  —  On their way into the theater — located near Betty Ford …
Discussion: INF Daily and Perez Hilton
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X17 Online:   X17 EXCLUSIVE - Lindsay Lohan Thrilled To Be Out Of Rehab And Out To Dinner
OK! Magazine:
Michael Lohan Speaks Out About Lindsay After Visiting Her
PopEater:
Gwyneth Paltrow Shows Singing Chops at CMA Awards  —  Gwyneth Paltrow proved her country chops at the 44th annual CMA Awards, where she sang the title track to her new movie, ‘Country Strong.’  —  The Oscar-winner gave an impressive performance, strumming an acoustic guitar while Vince Gill joined on rhythm guitar and harmony.
Discussion: X17 Online
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Just Jared:
Gwyneth Paltrow: CMA Awards Performance — Video!
DailyFill.com:
Billy Ray Cyrus Single At CMAs, Wishing It Was 1992 Again.  —  Sure he'd have the mullet again, but there would also be a chance he'd get laid.  —  Still dealing with some personal issues, Billy Ray Cyrus was spotted at the Bridgestone Arena for the 44th Annual CMA Awards.
Discussion: TMZ.com
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National Enquirer:
BILLY RAY CYRUS: THE BRUTAL FIGHT THAT ENDED MARRIAGE
Discussion: Crazy Days and Nights
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Shocking Charge!  Demi Lovato Caught On Video Snorting Cocaine  —  Disney starlet Demi Lovato is caught on camera snorting cocaine in a shocking booze and drugs binge - that's the shocking charge being made to RadarOnline.com.  —  A friend who witnessed the 18-year-old do lines …
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Brian Orloff / People.com:
Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley Win Big at CMA Awards  —  Now, that's a party!  —  Birthday girl Miranda Lambert, a nine-time nominee, had a major night at Wednesday's CMA Awards from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.  —  She won for top female vocalist and album of the year for Revolution …
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New York Post:
Kardashians command $25,000 for MasterCard launch—but club organizers want money back  —  Tweet  —  The Kardashian sisters commanded $25,000 to turn up at Pacha to promote their new prepaid MasterCard on Tuesday night.  But now club bosses want their money back after the girls stayed …
Discussion: EarSucker, Pop Crunch and TheFABlife
New York Post:
Sarah Jessica Parker in tears after ouster of Halston CEO Bonnie Takhar  —  Tweet  —  Halston chief executive officer Bonnie Takhar was let go from the fashion house yesterday, sources confirmed to Page Six.  —  Takhar has been with Halston since the brand's relaunch in 2007 from Jimmy Choo …
Josef Adalian / New York Magazine:
The Simpsons Renewed, Will Pass 500 Episodes  —  Vulture has learned that Fox has renewed The Simpsons for a 23rd season of animated adventures, taking it through its landmark 500th episode (specifically, it takes the show up to episode 515).  Word of the show's continued production comes …
Discussion: Splitsider and Movieline
TMZ.com:
Eddie Munster — Rehab for 40-Year Drug Addiction  —  Butch Patrick — the guy who played the original Eddie Munster — has checked himself into a New Jersey rehab facility to seek treatment for a 40-year addiction to cocaine, weed and alcohol.  —  Patrick's rep tells TMZ …
Discussion: PopEater, Starpulse and Bumpshack.com
Us Weekly:
LeAnn Rimes: Engagement Rumors Are “Insanity”  —  For the last time, LeAnn Rimes wants you to know that she is not engaged.  “It's insanity!” she told The Tennessean before the CMAs Wednesday in Nashville.  —  Referring to E!'s report that Eddie Cibrian popped the question, Rimes, 28 …
Deadline.com:
‘Glee’ To Promote Darren Criss To Regular  —  EXCLUSIVE: Darren Criss is hitting all the right notes with his new Glee bosses.  Hot on the heels of his well-received debut last night as Kurt's gay role model Blaine, the actor/singer/songwriter is in talks to become a full-fledged series regular.
 
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