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Shar Jackson denies reports she's carrying K-Fed's fifth child - US Weekly
Katie Holmes gets same haircut as her bestie Victoria Beckham - Daily Mail
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Isaiah Washington is fired and miffed - Entertainment Weekly
Eminem reportedly to mention his fling (6 years ago) with Mariah Carey on upcoming album, she may sue for slander - NY daily news
Britney's mother FINALLY comes to her defense. I know, I was hoping for a long estrangement as well - Dlisted
In more Britney news, she's wearing undies again and making sure we know about it - INF Daily
Sean Stewart, son of singer Rod Stewart and member of Kim and Paris's posse arrested for beating a couple with a brick, thats right, a brick, in the Hollywood Hills - TMZ
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