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3:00 PM ET, September 2, 2011

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TMZ.com:
T.I. Back in Federal Custody  —  After only a day in the semi-real world following months in prison, T.I. is already back in federal custody.  —  The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirms to TMZ that the rapper checked into a federal penitentiary in Atlanta last night, but would not elaborate further.
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TMZ.com:
T.I. Accused of Tour Bus Bait and Switch  —  TMZ has learned ...the reason T.I. was hauled back to prison from his halfway house is that he allegedly misled prison officials into thinking he'd take a low-key mode of transportation from the prison to the halfway house — and a tricked out tour bus isn't low-key.
Donna Freydkin / USA Today:
Bethenny Frankel signs fiction book deal  —  This skinny girl just got a whole lot thicker.  —  Bethenny Frankel, the blunt, sometimes bawdy Bravo reality star, has another new title to add to her already overstuffed résumé: fiction writer.  —  Frankel, who has authored diet books …
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Ann Oldenburg / USA Today:
Bethenny Frankel: Don't blame Bravo for suicide  —  Bethenny Frankel is a veteran of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City series, and stars in her own spinoff reality show.  And she cautions against blaming either the network or the show for the death of Russell Armstrong …
Discussion: TVgasm
People.com:
Melanie Brown Welcomes a Girl  —  Another baby spice!  —  Melanie Brown announced early Friday morning that she had welcomed her new baby with husband Stephen Belafonte - and apparently it was a laughing matter.  —  “Finally our baby arrives,” she Tweeted.
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Amber Goodhand / RADAR:
Mel B Welcomes Baby Girl!
Discussion: Allie is Wired and Sandra Rose
Marco / X17 Online:
MELANIE BROWN GIVES BIRTH TO BABY GIRL
Discussion: Reuters and omg!
omg!:   Just Call Her ‘Mama’ Spice: Mel B Gives Birth
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
TNT Cancels Drama Series ‘Hawthorne’  —  After weeks of rumors, TNT today made it official: the Jada Pinkett Smith-starring medical drama Hawthorne is being canceled after 3 seasons.  Also on the bubble with a 50/50 chance of return is the network's sophomore Memphis Beat.
omg!:
Jennifer Lopez Explains Marc Anthony-Inspired New Song ‘Papi’; Admits ‘Idol’ Judges Recently Had ‘First Fight’  —  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Jennifer Lopez's new track, “Papi,” was partially inspired by her soon-to-be ex-husband, Marc Anthony.  —  The “American Idol” judge revealed Marc's influence …
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Marco / X17 Online:
MARC ANTHONY ADDRESSES RUMORS OF AFFAIR WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH  —  Marc Anthony's interview with ABC continues with the Latin singer addressing rumors that his marriage with Jennifer Lopez fell apart due to an affair with his HawthoRNe co-star Jada Pinkett Smith.  —  Anthony calls the report “laughable.”
Discussion: omg!
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon Chat About “Vain” Ex Jake Gyllenhaal  —  Maybe Taylor can write a song about this!  —  Reese Witherspoon and Taylor Swift lunched at Los Angeles' Boa Steakhouse on Aug. 26 — and chatted about their shared ex, Jake Gyllenhaal!
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Taylor Swift And Reese Witherspoon Bond Over Jakey Gyllenhaal's Vain Ways
Discussion: Hollywood Life
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan: Mena and Dania are ‘Pathetic’  —  Lindsay Lohan says it's “pathetic” that Mena Suvari and Dania Ramirez dragged her name into a parody video spotlighting her much-publicized misfortunes.  —  Mena and Dania just released the spoof targeting the likes of Kim Kardashian and, of course, Lindsay.
TMZ.com:
Gene Simmons — The Smart Ass Wedding Announcement  —  Gene Simmons is finally revealing what Shannon Tweed told him when he asked for her hand in marriage ... and SHOCKER ... she didn't say no.  —  Now, the couple is planning the wedding — and they've already sent out invitations …
Lkane / Star:
The Biebs... & Kendall!  —  If the Kardashians had it their way, Justin Bieber would make Kendall Jenner one less lonely girl!  —  Family matriarch Kris “desperately wants Kendall to become as famous as her superstar sisters, and she's pushing for her to date Justin to help make that happen,” a source reveals.
TMZ.com:
Mel Gibson — Oksana's Music BLOWS!  —  Oksana Grigorieva and her lawyers touted her music credentials in court this week, but we now know exactly how Mel Gibson feels about her music — he says it sucks.  —  Sources connected to Mel tell TMZ ... Gibson deeply regrets supporting Oksana's music career …
Discussion: PerezHilton, Pop2it and Wizbang Pop!
Josh Grossberg / E! Online:
Is Glee Star's “Bruised-Up Barbie” Photo Shoot Glamorizing Domestic Violence?  —  Is this art, or a black eye for Heather Morris?  —  Glee's resident ditzy cheerleader Brittany posed for a photo shoot for L.A. provocateur photographer Tyler Shields, and the pics are generating controversy …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘New Girl’ Adds Justin Long as Zooey Deschanel's Love Interest … Meet Mr. Adorkable.  —  Justin Long has booked a recurring role as Zooey Deschanel's love interest on Fox's upcoming comedy New Girl.  —  Long, whose television credits include Ed and episodes of King of the Hill and That '70s Show …
Lewis Corner / Digital Spy:
Britney Spears invites Prince William and Kate to UK tour show  —  Britney Spears has invited Prince William and Kate to come see her in concert during the UK leg of her ‘Femme Fatale’ world tour.  —  The singer asked the royal couple to see her perform after she found out that the prince admitted …
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
Liz Raferty / People.com:
Kate Winslet: Projectile Vomiting Onscreen Is ‘Hysterical’  —  Kate Winslet at the Venice Film Festival  —  Kate Winslet's film roles have included a doomed Titanic passenger and an SS guard, but her turn as a concerned Brooklyn mother in the Roman Polanski-directed Carnage was a real stretch - for her stomach.
Discussion: PopSugar
Amber Goodhand / RADAR:
Lindsay Lohan Blocks Fire Hydrant, Pays The Price  —  Lindsay Lohan has broken the law again, but this time it's just a harmless parking ticket.  —  The 25-year-old actress was slapped with a parking violation on Thursday afternoon for parking in a red zone in front of a fire hydrant …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Celebuzz
Us Weekly:
PIC: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, 5, Shows Off Temporary Tattoos  —  Just like her parents Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, 5-year-old Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is a bit of wild child!  —  The adorable tomboy showed off an array of temporary tattoos while shopping with her 36-year-old mother and 6-year-old sister Zahara in London Thursday.
Discussion: Socialite Life
CNN:
Van der Sloot charged with murder  —  (CNN) — Peruvian authorities have charged Joran van der Sloot with murder in the death of a Peruvian woman.  —  Van der Sloot was arrested in June of last year, but was not formally charged until Thursday.  —  Prosecutors are asking for a 30-year prison sentence …
Discussion: Crazy Days and Nights and Jezebel
 
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