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Apparently not only is Jared Leto a wannabe rocker, but he is also a wannabe lover - according to Penthouse gal Krista Ayne (pictured, right), Leto's skills are lacking, and he's too busy with his makeup to call a girl back - Page Six
India attacks Richard Gere! Effigies of the star are burned on the streets of New Delhi for his recent and taboo public display of affection - TMZ
Britney on the road to a REAL comeback? - Pink Is The New Blog
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Um....Britney, are you being sarcastic or something? - X17online
Madonna returns to Malawi, ignores David's daddy - The Mail
Demi Moore and Bruce Willis's 13 year old daughter legally changes her name. Wouldn't you do it too if you were 'Tallulah'? - Celebitchy
Kirsten Dunst explains why the Spiderman movies would be a big flop without her - PerezHilton
Lindsay Lohan a lesbian? Former publicist claims Lindsay Lohan is hookinh up with DJ Samantha Ronson - Egotastic!
Fun family outing for the Jolie-Pitts - Popsugar
Prince William and boring Kate Middleton split, back on the hunt for a new princess - SF Gate
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Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood, super creepy and super in love - People
Celeb birthdays - Dlisted
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