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12:40 PM ET, August 26, 2012

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MTV:
Fans react to Snooki's new arrival.  —  “I mean, I do have a dream wedding,” she told MTV News in April.  “But I definitely don't even want to talk about it or think about it because I'm not even ready for it yet.  I just want my baby first.”  —  She also shared at the time that she had already …
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TMZ.com:
Snooki Goes Into Labor  —  Get ready for gym, tan, LABOR!!!!!  —  Sources close to Snooki tell TMZ the reality star has gone into labor.  We're told she is at a hospital in New Jersey now and is expected to deliver her little meatball to the world some time in the near future.
People.com:
Snooki Gives Birth to a Boy  —  The world has just met its youngest Guido.  —  Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi gave birth to a baby boy shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday, at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J.  —  “The world just got another Guido!!!  Lorenzo Dominic LaValle has entered the world weighing 6 lbs, 5 oz.
Us Weekly:
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi In Labor!  —  Little Lorenzo is almost here!  —  Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and her love of two years, Jionni LaValle, have checked into a New Jersey hospital after Polizzi, 24, went into labor Saturday, a source confirms to Us Weekly.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Jefferson Reid / E! Online:
NEWS/Snooki in Labor in New Jersey Hospital  —  Looks like the self-described “pregnant whale” won't be pregnant for long.  That's because sources confirm to E! news that Jersey Shore star Snooki is in labor at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ., with fiancé Jionni LaValle reportedly …
Discussion: Dlisted
Jennifer Garcia / People.com:
Anna Faris Welcomes a Baby Boy  —  Anna Faris and Chris Pratt are parents!  —  The actress, 35, gave birth to son Jack on Saturday, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “Anna Faris and Chris Pratt are happy to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy Jack,” the rep says in a statement.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Katy Perry — Rejects $20 Million ‘American Idol’ Deal  —  $20 Mil ‘Idol’ Offer  —  REJECTED  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  “American Idol” desperately wanted Katy Perry to fill one of its vacant judge's seats, so much so, they offered her $20 MILLION ... but she she still turned it down ... TMZ has learned.
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Alanis Morissette exclusive: Shows like American Idol crush singer-songwriters
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Katy Perry ‘Was Starting to Fall for’ John Mayer, Says Source
Discussion: NY Daily News and OK! Magazine
Jennifer Peros / Us Weekly:
Megan Lochte Apologizes for Controversial Post-Beijing Interview  —  Megan Lochte is speaking out about her controversial 2008 talk show appearance.  —  After a video of a post-Beijing Olympics interview she did on a Maryland-based program made waves online Friday, Ryan Lochte's sis …
Discussion: The Blemish and Gawker
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WFAA-TV:
Truck owned by Randy Travis found wrecked in Frisco  —  There's even more drama involving country music star Randy Travis.  —  Just one day after he was cited for assault outside a Plano church, Frisco police are investigating a wrecked truck registered in his name.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Associated Press:
R&B singer Usher Raymond wins custody fight for sons against ex-wife Tameka Foster Raymond  —  David Goldman, File/Associated Press - FILE - In this May 22, 2012 file photo, hip-hop artist Usher Raymond takes the witness stand in court in a legal battle with his ex-wife in a custody fight involving their two sons, in Atlanta.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop and EW.com
TMZ.com:
Alleged Sex Tape Shopped  —  “Dancing in the Dark” singer Dev — also known as the voice behind “Like a G6” — is front and center in a brand new sex tape, or so it appears ... and TMZ has learned it's currently being peddled to the highest bidder.  —  Sources tell TMZ, the tape was shot …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
Anna Nicole Smith Story — The Roles of a Lifetime  —  ANNA NICOLE SMITH STORY  —  The Roles of a Lifetime  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Anna Nicole Smith's life was surrounded by a huge cast of characters ... and now Lifetime is actually trying to cast those characters for an upcoming movie ... and TMZ has obtained the casting call sheet.
Discussion: Gawker
 
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