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12:55 PM ET, November 15, 2010

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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Source: Jessica Simpson Not Getting a Prenup, to Papa Joe's Chagrin  —  If you think it's odd that Jessica Simpson announced she's tying the knot to former footballer, Eric Johnson, just days after her ex, Nick Lachey, announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo …
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Lesley Messer / People.com:
FIRST LOOK: Jessica Simpson's Ruby Engagement Ring!  —  Jessica Simpson showed off her brand new Neil Lane engagement ring at Dillard's department store in Kansas City on Saturday as she was promoting her clothing line.  —  Her boyfriend of five months, Eric Johnson, proposed to Simpson …
Us Weekly:
Why Jessica Simpson Got Engaged So Fast  —  Jessica Simpson fans were shocked Sunday when UsMagazine.com broke the news that she and former NFL star Eric Johnson are engaged.  —  Only six months ago, the two stepped out as a couple after meeting through friends.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Engaged to Eric Johnson
Adam Sachs / GQ:
Babe of the Year: Scarlett Johansson  —  The Megans and Milas and Blakes may come and go with the usual ebb and flow of the multiplex, but our (somewhat unhealthy) fascination with one woman endures
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Zach Dionne / PopEater:
Scarlett Johansson Joins GQ's Men of the Year  —  Save your inquisitive gripe — “Scarlett Johansson is one of GQ's Men of the Year?”  —  ScarJo is the babe of the year, according to the magazine's 15th year doling out the honors.  No further questions necessary.
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People.com:
Bill Clinton Joins Cast of The Hangover 2  —  First Mike Tyson and now ... Bill Clinton?  —  Sure enough, that will be the former president sharing screen-time with the fun-loving guys in The Hangover 2, now filming in Thailand, an aide to Clinton confirms to PEOPLE.
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TMZ.com:
Bill Clinton Films Cameo for ‘The Hangover 2’  —  Mel Gibson was persona non grata on “The Hangover 2” set ... but not so with Former President Bill Clinton, whom TMZ has now confirmed just shot a cameo.  —  Bubba was spotted on the set in Thailand yesterday (left) where we're told extra security was added for his presence.
TMZ.com:
Mel Gibson Admits Slapping, Not Hitting Oksana  —  TMZ has obtained Mel Gibson's sworn declaration in the custody war with Oksana Grigorieva, in which Mel admits slapping Oksana because he says she was so hysterical she was endangering the baby ... but he denies hitting her.
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Oksana Grigorieva Defies Judge with Larry King
PopEater:
Taylor Momsen's Shake 'N Bake Commercial [Video]  —  Way before the rebellious Taylor Momsen was sporting heavy eyeliner and fronting a rock band, she was as cute as a button, starring in Shake 'N Bake commercials.  The adorable ad, which aired in 1997, just recently surfaced online.
TMZ.com:
Sebastian Bach Arrested for Biting at Canadian Bar  —  Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach was arrested in Ontario, Canada early this morning after cops say he smashed a wine glass at a downtown bar ... and then BIT the owner!!!  —  According to reports, the drama all began when the singer got into a …
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Qmi Agency / Toronto Sun:
Rocker Sebastian Bach arrested
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — Next Stop, New York City?  —  Lindsay Lohan has been given the green light by Betty Ford to venture around Southern California — but we've learned Lindsay is going to try and extend that freedom ... all the way to the Big Apple.  —  Sources close to Lohan tell TMZ LiLo …
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John H. Richardson / Esquire:
Christian Bale May Kill Someone Yet  —  When a rage for authenticity meets a passionate fakery meets a workingman's attitude, you get this guy.  An actor of great dimension — just don't call him that.  And he'll probably win some big award for his role in The Fighter, but don't dare tell him that.
Discussion: Just Jared and coverawards.com
People.com:
Reports of Kelly Preston in Labor Not True: Rep  —  Reports that John Travolta was forced to cut short a trip to Australia because wife Kelly Preston went into labor are not true, the actor's rep tells PEOPLE.  —  “This story is 100 percent false,” says the spokesperson.  “She's not in labor.
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Just Jared:
Britney Spears Munches at Menchies with Jayden!  —  Britney Spears grabs a frozen treat at Menchies with her son Jayden James on Sunday (November 14) in Calabasas, Calif.  —  Later, Britney took Jayden to Toys ‘R’ Us for some shopping.  —  The day before, the 28-year-old pop princess brought …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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X17 Online:
Britney Spears Takes Son Sean Preston Out For Frozen Yogurt
 
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A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

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