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John Travolta and Kelly Preston Welcome a Son — John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston are parents to son Benjamin, who was born Tuesday in a Florida hospital. — The baby weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. — “John, Kelly and their daughter Ella Bleu are ecstatic and very happy about the newest member of the family,” they say in a statement.
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Zach Dionne / PopEater:
John Travolta and Kelly Preston Welcome Baby — John Travolta, 56, and wife Kelly Preston, 48, welcomed their new son Benjamin on Tuesday. The baby was born in a Florida hospital and weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz., according to the Associated Press. — “John, Kelly and their daughter Ella Bleu …
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
John Travolta and Kelly Preston's Baby Boy Arrives — John Travolta and Kelly Preston are understandably “ecstatic.” — The couple welcomed their third child together, a son named Benjamin (just like they promised!), Tuesday night at a Florida hospital, E! News confirms.
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Socialite Life and Celebrity Baby Scoop
TMZ.com:
‘Ugly Betty’ Actor In Custody In Samurai Sword Killing — An actor who appeared on “Ugly Betty” was taken into custody in Brooklyn this morning for allegedly killing his mother with a 3-foot long samurai sword while screaming biblical passages. — According to the police, the suspect …
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Sword-swinging ‘Ugly Betty’ actor Michael Brea slays mother for being ‘sinner,’ police sources say — Convinced his church-going mom was possessed by Satan, a Scripture-spouting killer hacked her to death with a 3-foot sword as she knelt in their apartment, police sources said.
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New York Post:
Actor fatally stabs mom with sword: cops
Actor fatally stabs mom with sword: cops
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NY Daily News:
Michael Brea killed mom with samurai sword, police say, neighbors …
Michael Brea killed mom with samurai sword, police say, neighbors …
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Chrisa / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Single White Female Star Jennifer Jason Leigh Files For Divorce — Jennifer Jason Leigh has filed for divorce from her husband, Noah Baumbach. — The couple was married in 2005 — and have one child together — an infant son. — Jennifer's legal name is Jennifer Leigh Morrow …
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Jennifer Jason Leigh Files for Divorce — Just seven months after the birth of their son, Jennifer Jason Leigh is seeking to end her five-year marriage to director Noah Baumbach. — Leigh, 48, whose real name is Jennifer Morrow, filed for divorce on Nov. 15 in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Lesley Messer / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Having a Vegan-Friendly Thanksgiving — This Thanksgiving will be full of firsts for Jessica Simpson: her first with fiancé Eric Johnson, her first in New York, and her first with a tofu turkey. — “After getting out of the NFL, [Eric] went to this healer and is very healthy …
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Sara Hammel / People.com:
Jessica Simpson: ‘No Babies Yet’ for Her and Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson: ‘No Babies Yet’ for Her and Eric Johnson
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Chrisa / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Teen Mom Amber Portwood's Baby Now A Ward Of The State — Teen Mom star Amber Portwood's daughter is now a ward of the state of Indiana, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. — It's a dramatic development in the ongoing saga of the MTV star, whose troubled life has played out on national TV.
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Christo Varghese / PopEater:
‘Teen Mom’ Amber Portwood's Baby Now a Ward of State
‘Teen Mom’ Amber Portwood's Baby Now a Ward of State
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TMZ.com:
Red Alert at ‘DWTS’ Finale — Release the Hounds! — “Dancing with the Stars” is taking security to a ridiculous level tonight for the big finale — TMZ has learned ... they've amped up personnel, given Bristol her own bodyguard, and are even using bomb-sniffing dogs.
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And the Winner of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Is.... After an eventful finale where Kyle Massey, Bristol Palin and Jennifer Grey gave it their all, it became obvious that any one of them could win the Mirror Ball trophy. Who was crowned the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ winner for Season 11. (Spoiler alert!)
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PopEater:
Dane Cook Flashes His Taylor Swift Tattoo — Dane Cook had a special surprise for Taylor Swift during their appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno on Monday night. The comedian took off his shirt, revealing a tattoo of Swift's face on his chest, and began to serenade the country singer.
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Rich / fourfour:
Jay Leno ripped me off
Jay Leno ripped me off
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Deadline.com:
Fox's ‘Glee’ courting Katie Couric for Super Bowl Episode — EXCLUSIVE: Being a high-profile Glee fan has its perks. The Fox phenom is in talks with CBS Evening News anchor (and self-proclaimed Gleek) Katie Couric to make a cameo in the show's post-Super Bowl episode on Feb. 6.
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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Angelina Jolie Refuses to Celebrate Thanksgiving, Feels It's a ‘Story of Murder’ — While everyone is preparing to give thanks tomorrow, one of America's most famous families, the Jolie-Pitts, have decided to sit this Thanksgiving out. — “Angelina Jolie hates this holiday and wants no part …
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TMZ.com:
Sarah Palin Blasted for Halibut ‘Snuff Film’ — Sarah Palin thought it was “weird” when she held the beating heart of a halibut in the palm of her hand on her reality show this weekend — now an animal rights group is calling the episode a “snuff film.” — Sarah and Bristol were featured …
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James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
'Sarah Palin's Alaska' Ratings Plummet
'Sarah Palin's Alaska' Ratings Plummet
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TMZ.com:
George Lopez' Wife Files For Divorce — George Lopez' wife has filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned. — TMZ first reported the couple's intention to call it quits. Now Ann Lopez has filed legal docs to make it official. — According to the divorce petition, filed today in L …
Us Weekly:
Rihanna: I “Could Be” Pregnant By Next Year — Is Rihanna ready for a mini-me? — In the December issue of Interview, the 22-year-old “What's My Name” singer hints that motherhood may soon be on the horizon. — “I don't really plan on the age. It could be a year from now. It could be 10 years from now.
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Lydia / earsucker:
Video: Adam Lambert smokes pot on stage — Adam Lambert performed Jimi Hendrix's song, Purple Haze in Amsterdam on Saturday. During his performance, he kissed a guy, grabbed his crotch and proceeded to smoke a joint on stage. Afterward, he stuck his microphone in his mouth! — Check out the video, below:
Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Gosselin Kids ‘Doing A Lot Better’ Following ‘Expulsion’ From School — Jon and Kate Gosselin's kids Collin and Alexis are “doing a lot better” after they were surprisingly expelled from their private school recently, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
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AceShowBiz.com:
Re-release of Christina Aguilera's ‘Bionic’ Is Pure Speculation — Despite a quote from RCA Records vice president saying they would remarket the underperforming album, a rep of the label denied there is such plan. — It was reported that RCA Records is making use of the press attention …
TMZ.com:
Oksana's Manager: She 'Pushed Mel's Buttons' — The man Mel Gibson hired to manage Oksana Grigorieva's singing career claims she's a two-faced opportunist who was constantly “pushing [Mel's] buttons” ... this according to legal docs obtained by TMZ. — Michael Lustig submitted a declaration …
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Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
Neal Baer inks CBS TV Studios pact — ‘Law & Order: SVU’ showrunner to exit show after 11 seasons — After 11 seasons, “Law and Order: SVU” exec producer Neal Baer will leave the NYPD beat at the end of this season for a rich three-year development and production pact with CBS Television Studios.
Anthony McCartney / Associated Press:
Judge blocks use of Adrien Brody's image in film — LOS ANGELES - A federal judge has blocked the makers of a thriller film starring Adrien Brody from using the Oscar-winning actor's likeness until he is fully paid for his role. — U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer issued a ruling Monday blocking …
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