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10:05 PM ET, February 9, 2011

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TMZ.com:
Ashlee Simpson Files for Divorce  —  TMZ has learned ... Ashlee Simpson just filed for divorce from hubby Pete Wentz.  —  In documents filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Simpson cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce.  —  She's asking for joint legal custody …
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TMZ.com:
Ashlee Simpson: Pete Was Just Too ‘Erratic’  —  Ashlee Simpson filed for divorce because she can't handle Pete Wentz's crazy behavior ... sources connected with the couple tell TMZ.  —  TMZ just broke the story that Ashlee has filed for divorce.  —  Our sources say, no third party is involved.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Files for Divorce  —  The 2½-year marriage of Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz is over, Ashlee's rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to file for divorce,” the couple said through a spokesperson.
Sarah Crow / PopEater:
Ashlee Simpson Files for Divorce From Pete Wentz
Discussion: AOL News, StyleList and TV Squad
TMZ.com:
Pete Wentz: Ashlee and I Just Grew Apart
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Judge CRUSHES Lohan — 'Don't Push Your Luck!'  —  Lindsay Lohan was just remanded into custody — following a STRONG warning from Judge Keith Schwartz — “You're no different than anyone else ... please don't push your luck.”  —  Moments after Lohan entered a not guilty plea in her felony theft case …
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TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — Felony Grand Theft Charges Filed  — D.A. Focuses On Lindsay's Shady Shopping  —  Filed under: Lindsay Lohan, Celebrity Justice  —  Lindsay Lohan — Felony Grand Theft Charges Filed  —  2/9/2011 10:25 AM PST by TMZ Staff  —  Lindsay Lohan has been officially charged …
TMZ.com:
D.A. Focuses On Lindsay's Shady Shopping  —  The L.A. County District Attorney believes Lindsay Lohan is a seasoned fashion thief, and that's a primary reason why she's being prosecuted for felony grand theft.  —  Sources connected to the case tell us ... in deciding whether to prosecute …
Us Weekly:
BREAKING NEWS: Lindsay Lohan's Probation Revoked, $40,000 Bail Ordered  —  Lindsay Lohan has lucked out again — for now, at least.  —  The actress was swarmed by shutterbugs as she arrived at L.A.'s Airport Superior Court on Wednesday.  The 24-year-old walked into the courtroom …
TMZ.com:
Jewelry Shop Owners ‘Sad’ About Lohan Prosecution
PopEater:
Lindsay Lohan Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Grand Theft; Judge Admonishes Her
Discussion: omg!
Kimi Yoshino / L.A. NOW:
Lindsay Lohan pleads not guilty to felony grand theft [Updated]
Discussion: Dlisted, People.com and The FABlife
Ken Lee / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan's History of Theft Accusations
Marie Claire:
LATEST BLOG ENTRIES  —  Forget the flowers and chocolate!  Go digital this year with these “romantic” apps and sites.  02/08/11  —  Are obsessively goal-oriented people at a loss when it comes to Relationships 101?  —  Are exclusivity and commitment the same thing?  Apparently men don't think so.
Maureen O'Connor / Gawker:
Married GOP Congressman Sent Sexy Pictures to Craigslist Babe  —  Rep. Christopher Lee is a married Republican congressman serving the 26th District of New York.  But when he trolls Craigslist's “Women Seeking Men” forum, he's Christopher Lee, “divorced” “lobbyist” and “fit fun classy guy.”
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Fox News:
N.Y. Rep Resigns After Claim He Sent Shirtless Photo to Woman on Craigslist
Discussion: Gawker and Towleroad News #gay
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Swears: ‘I Am Happy!’  —  What's the biggest misconception out there about Jennifer Aniston?  —  “That I'm unhappy,” the actress tells PEOPLE in this week's cover issue.  “I'm really happy.  Really!”  —  Embracing the truths in her life has been key to Aniston's joy even as the rumor mill continues to churn.
Laura Kalnicky / Life and Style:
Katy Perry and Russell Brand seek couples therapy  —  Three months into their marriage, Katy Perry and Russell Brand may already be hitting a bump.  In January, just weeks before launching her worldwide tour, Katy “started asking friends to recommend a marriage counselor,” an insider tells Life & Style.
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen: 'I'll Pay the Crew'  —  Charlie Sheen has notified members of the “Two and a Half Men” crew that he will pay a portion of their salaries for the two weeks the show has been down ... if CBS and Warner Bros. agree to pay the remaining portion.  —  TMZ has confirmed …
A.J. Daulerio / Deadspin:
The Somewhat Romantic Story Of Mark Sanchez And A 17-Year-Old Girl  —  This is a story about a famous quarterback's courtship of a 17-year-old girl and the girl's conflicting emotions about fame.  No one committed any crimes, as far as we know.  It's perfectly legal for the New York Jets' Mark Sanchez to date a 17-year-old girl.
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New York Post:
Jets' Sanchez and HS gal in QB ‘sack’
Discussion: Bossip and kenneth in the
Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE COURT DOCUMENTS: Christina Aguilera's Ex: 'I'm Ready To Divorce'  —  Five months after she filed for divorce, Christina Aguilera's divorce from husband Jordan Bratman has taken a giant step towards being finalized.  —  EXCLUSIVE COURT DOCUMENTS: Read Jordan Bratman's Divorce Petition
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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Can a ‘Terrified’ Christina Pull It Together for a Grammy Comeback?
Discussion: omg! and Cele|bitchy
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Katie Holmes Studied Scientology In ‘Slave Labor’ Bus Church Built For Hubby Tom Cruise, Secret Emails Reveal  —  Tom Cruise demanded his custom-built bus — made for him using Scientology “slave labor” — be fitted with a drawer for his slippers because the neat-freak Hollywood superstar …
The Huffington Post:
Fantasia Barrino, ‘American Idol’ Winner, Gaining 30-45 Pounds For Movie … Fantasia Barrino has had her problems over the past year, but unintentional weight gain is not one of them.  —  The “American Idol” winner has been seen with extra pounds of late, but she says it's on purpose …
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TMZ.com:
Man Dies After Freak Accident on Set of ‘NCIS’  —  A person working on the show “N.C.I.S.” died today after a man driving a passenger van for the production lost control and smashed into the set this morning ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources confirm ... the 60-year-old driver …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Brad Womack's Ex: He Proposed to Me Before The Bachelor  —  Brad Womack may get down on one knee on the season finale of The Bachelor — but it won't be the first time.  —  Laurel Kagay, who dated the Austin resident on and off for eight years, reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly …
Daily Mail:
Ladies, I married him!  Victoria Beckham keeps home fires burning with topless photo of husband David on her gold iPhone  —  Most people would be thrilled just to get their hands on the latest iPhone or Blackberry.  —  But when you are Victoria Beckham, you simply have to go one better.
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
'Glee's Ryan Murphy Courted To Direct ‘Annie’ With Willow Smith  —  EXCLUSIVE: Glee creator Ryan Murphy is Sony Pictures' top choice to direct a re-imagining of the Broadway musical Annie, with Willow Smith playing the lovable orphan.  The project was recently set at Sony Pictures …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Sunday Rose Probably Picked This Outfit  —  Dressed like a weak-handed day-shift dominatrix forced to supplement her income by selling Mary Kay to the old ladies at the retirement community she illegally lives in, Nicole Kidman showed up to the NYC premiere of her movie Just Go With It with her frosty headed husband Keith Urban.
Discussion: Us Weekly, TheGloss and The FABlife
Michael K / Dlisted:
Would You Hit It?  —  I like how the French just get to the point when it comes to naming movies.  This is how you do it.  “No Strings Attached” sounds like something that contains way too much Timberlake wail, so they were smart to go with “Sex Friends.”  Personally, I'd rather …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Drama Surrounds ‘I Am Number Four’ Star Alex Pettyfer … With starring roles in three 2011 films, including the sci-fi thriller I Am Number Four, opening Feb. 18, British actor Alex Pettyfer is developing a reputation as a hot young star.  Inside Hollywood, however, he's also developing …
 
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Guy Pearce, Gary Oldman Join ‘Wettest County in the World’ (Berlin Exclusive)
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Rebecca Macatee / PopEater:
Lady Gaga and Anderson Cooper's Bedroom Talk
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Laura Kalnicky / Life and Style:
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Us Weekly:
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From Mediagazer:

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Greg Stohr / Bloomberg:
SCOTUS seeks the US government's views in the $1B copyright fight between Cox Communications and Sony, Warner Music, Universal Music, and other music companies

 
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