Nicole confirms pregnancy

Nicole Richie has finally confirmed pregnancy rumors in an interview with Diane Sawyer to air on Good Morning America on Thursday and Friday of this week, as well as on 20/20 on Friday night. "Yes, I am. We are. I'm almost four months," Richie tells Sawyer, with boyfriend Joel Madden at her side. The diminutive star also speaks candidly about why young Hollywood are so badly behaved, her arrest and upcoming jail time, and how she thinks her actions might have affected young girls who look up to her. "I have a responsibility and it's something that I did wrong, and if I could personally apologize to every single person that has lost a loved one from drunk driving I would," Richie says. "And unfortunately I can't, but this is my way of paying my dues and taking responsibility and being an adult."

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Katie and Suri take Berlin - Just Jared

Frugal-Fashionista does Eva Mendes

Britney's boys cry for help - Dlisted

Kirsten Dunst upsets her new neighbors - ICYDK

Li'l Kim shoes L-Lo some love - Popbytes

Usher insists his wedding is still on - Us mag

Cindy Crawford's daughter is a total mini-me - Popsugar

Courtney Love is working worse and worse - I'm Not Obsessed

Ryan and Sandra to co-star

Canadian hottie Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in final talks to co-star with Sandra Bullock in a romantic comedy called The Proposal. Bullock will play a demanding boss who is suddenly facing deportation to Canada and makes a deal to "wed" her young assistant (Reynolds).

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Jake and Reese: still on?

Maybe the romance between Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon isn't over after all. A photographer snapped this shot of the supercute couple outside Gyllenhaal's Hollywood Hills home this week.

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Star finally admits to gastric bypass

Star Jones Reynolds is finally admitting to having gastric bypass surgery - nearly four years after the fact. In the September issue of Glamour, Jones Reynolds says she chose only to admit she'd undergone a "medical intervention" because, says says, "First, I didn't know if the surgery would work. I had spent my entire adult life telling everyone I was fine with the way I looked. I never thought I'd have to explain it. But the complete truth is, I was scared of what people might think of me." In a first-person essay begun on August 19, 2003, Jones Reynolds writes, "I was so angry. How had I allowed myself to get to 307 pounds? Whenever I felt lonely, a Double Whopper with cheese became my friend. If I felt sad, six strips of bacon made me feel better... Even though I claimed to be just fine with my weight, I saw how other women [colleagues] were treated like the girlfriend, while I was treated like the good friend. To compensate for my insecurities, I spoke louder and ate more." Since the surgery, Jones Reynolds says she is working on having a positive self-image. "Every day I am learning to let go of my insecurities and acknowledge that I don't have all the answers, which is okay."

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Frugal-Fashionista does Kate Hudson

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox hit the beach - I'm Not Obsessed

ICYDK has some unflattering pics of Britney

...and so does Just Jared

Angie Everheart and Joe Pesci engaged !??! - Dlisted

Christie Turlington does V mag - Popbytes

Britney's attorney fears she may be the target of kidnappers - TMZ

Mary-Kate Olsen on the set of Weeds - Popsugar

Jenna Elfman welcomes baby boy

Jenna Elfman and her husband became proud parents of a son last week in LA. Story Elias Elfman was born on July 23 at 7 lbs, 2 oz, and is already a fan of "classical music, a clean diaper, mom's boobs and long naps," says Elfman's rep. "Story wants to give big props to his mom for all the hard work."

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Spederline to officially divorce today

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline will finalize their divorce today. Lawyers for KFed and the popstar are in court to get an LA County Superior Court judge to sign off on their settlement. Spears's lawyer will make a motion to keep the custody and support arrangements secret. According to TMZ, however, Federline is receiving $15,000 a month in child support from Spears, plus $20,000 a month in spousal support - although according to the prenup, all payments will cease in November. Custody is expected to be 50/50, but TMZ reports that neither party is happy with this arrangement and could return to court to ask for a change.
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Gwen to helm new mag?

Will Gwen Stefani be the next celeb to have a magazine attached to her name? Rumor is that the popstar is coupling with Jane mag founder Jane Pratt to develop a new glossy for teens and 20-somethings. When Jane folded, Pratt alluded to a new project though didn't mention Stefani, but the L.A.M.B. designer may just be the perfect muse for the project.

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TSL canceled

The Simple Life has officially been canceled, according to a source at the E! network. Overexposure is reportedly to blame for the end of Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's "reality" show. "We felt like the real life drama of their lives overshadowed anything happening on the show," says the insider. "Viewers would see Paris all day long on the news about her going to jail, so they didn't care about seeing her camping with kids. It just was too played out." Richie also became difficult to work with, adds the source: "Paris carried the show. She was the one willing to do anything. Nicole was the diva."

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Depp to resume Hunter S. Thompson role

Seven years after the project was announced, Johnny Depp may soon begin production on Hunter S. Thompson's autobiographical novel The Rum Diary. Depp would resume his Fear and Loathing role in the flick, loosely based on gonzo author Thompson's experiences working as a freelance journalist in Puerto Rico in the late 1950s. The Oscar-winning producer of The Departed has acquired the rights to the film, and a rep for his production company said it was hoped production will begin shortly after principle photography is completed on Depp's next film, Shantaram.

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A few weekend pics

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Ali Larter, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jessica Alba at Comic Con


Kirsten Dunst shopping in Saint Germain


Mandy Moore, Petra Nemcova and Christie Turlington at the OCRF Super Saturday benefit

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Steve Martin weds

Steve Martin wed Anne Stringfield, a 35-year-old former writer for the New Yorker, in front of 75 guests at his LA home yesterday. SNL creator Lorne Michaels served as best man at the event, for which Martin was sporting an Inspector Clouseau moustache (for the upcoming sequel to the Pink Panther remake). The guests, who included Tom Hanks, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy and Carl Reiner, were told only that they were invited to Martin's house for a "party" - the wedding was a complete surprise.

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Christina cancels 2 concerts

An expectant Christina Aguilera has had to cancel two concerts in Melbourne, Australia, on the recommendation of doctors. Aguilera has been prescribed complete bed rest for the next few days as a result of a viral upper respiratory tract infection with a high fever and abnormal coughing. "I want to personally apologize to all of my fans for having to cancel my last two shows here in Melbourne," the singer said in a message. "Unfortunately, I have fallen ill with a bad flu virus." A number of tour staffers have also caught the flu bug.

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Eddie Murphy engaged

New baby daddy Eddie Murphy popped the question to girlfriend Tracey Edmonds last week. The Shrek star reportedly presented Edmonds with a massive yellow diamond engagement ring. The couple are planning "a private wedding," a friend told OK! mag. "Something low key and very romantic." Murphy previously wed Nicole Mitchell in a lavish $1.5 million bash in 1993.

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Usher's wedding canceled

The wedding of Usher and his pregnant fiance, Tameka Foster, which was set to take place today in the Hamptons, has been abruptly canceled. The news was released in a statement by Usher's rep that read, "It was announced today that the wedding ceremony for Usher Raymond IV and Tameka Foster was canceled. No additional information will be given regarding the circumstances of the cancellation, but we hope the privacy of this matter will be respected." The couple became engaged earlier this year, and announced in January that they are expecting their first child together. Foster has three children from a previous marriage.

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Paris in rehearsals for singing horror flick

Producers are expected to announce the casting of Paris Hilton in Repo! The Genetic Opera, rock opera/horror film that will begin shooting in September. The futuristic flick, which is completely sung, chronicles an organ failure epidemic in 2056 that forces people to perfect genetically perfect organs from a biotech company. "The idea is that everybody is buying up organs, and they cannot afford to pay for these organs," the film's director told MTV. "Thus, legalized organ repo-men come into the picture. Murder becomes sanctioned by law. So, if you buy a heart and can't afford it, someone can burst through the door and take your heart out...and they don't get in trouble for it." I'm not sure what makes this flick a horror - the plot or the fact that Paris Hilton has a singing role. On Tuesday night, the heiress did not reveal specifics but did admit to being in rehearsals for a "very cool and unique project." "We're just in the studio," she said. "We're doing dance and singing."

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Reese and Vince to co-star

Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn are hooking up - at least on screen. The pair are signed on to play a couple struggling to visit all four of their divorced parents' homes over the holidays. Vaughn and Witherspoon will also co-produce the flick.

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Richie gets four days in jail

Nicole Richie appeared in court in Glendale, California, this morning to face charges of DUI stemming from her December 2006 arrest. The diminutive star, wearing a loose-fitting black dress, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four days in jail. She also agreed to serve three years probation, must enroll in an alcohol education program and was fined $2.048. "Someone could've gotten killed," the court commissioner scolded during the hearing. "You need to understand that driving under the influence is extremely dangerous." The Simple Life star has been given the option of serving her sentence in a paid city jail, which is seen as less rigid than a county facility. Her jail time must be completed before September 28.
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Baby bachelor born

Bachelorette couple Trista and Ryan Sutter are the proud parents of their first child, a boy. Maxwell Alston Sutter was born yesterday at 5 lbs, 3 oz. "He's perfect and beautiful, and everyone's doing great," said the new mom.

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Paris lists house on the market

Well...her neighbors must be happy. Paris Hilton has listed her Hollywood Hills home on the market for $4.25 million. Last month, the media frenzy surrounding Hilton's release and subsequent return to jail uncovered obvious privacy issues for the heiress. According to her aunt and informal spokesperson, Hilton is looking to buy a larger home in a gated community or one with a long gated driveway. The socialite bought the 3,000 square foot house for $2.9 million in 2004. Hilton's aunt said that although her niece does feel sympathy her neighbors and how her presence has affected them, they were not a factor in her decision to sell. The heiress is currently staying in a rental in Malibu.
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Nicole to appear in court

Nicole Richie will reportedly appear in court Friday and is expected to plead either guilty or no contest in her DUI case. Richie will be sentenced at the appearance, and will likely receive a minimum of five days in jail, which is mandatory for anyone with two DUI convictions.

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Troubles in Vegas for Brit

Britney Spears packed up her boys and took them to Vegas on Wednesday afternoon, where one of her bodyguards is accused of roughing up a paparazzo outside the Wynn Las Vegas. The photog claims he was shoved by Julio "JC" Camera on Thursday and accidentally bumped into Spears's son Sean Preston. Spears then allegedly began yelling while Camera tackled the photographer to the ground and began punching. A spokesperson from the Vegas police department confirmed that Camera has been issued a citation for misdemeanor battery, and that Spears had filed an allegation of battery against the photographer on behalf of Sean. In addition to these troubles, Spears's ex-husband Kevin Federline is reportedly concerned that she did not have his permission to take their children out of California. "KFed is demanding that she get back to Los Angeles because she isn't allowed to have the kids out of state," says one source. Another insider says, "Britney did not have written permission to take the kids out of state. She needs written permission and she never got it or alerted people she was leaving. I'm sure Kevin's lawyer...is mulling over how to handle this."

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Lohan 911 tape

Authorities have released the 911 call made early Tuesday that led to Lindsay Lohan's arrest. The call is believed to have been made by the mother of Lohan's former assistants, who had picked up her daughter from the same gathering the actress was attending. Listen to the whole transcript at TMZ:

911: "Santa Monica Police, what's the emergency?"

Caller: "Yes sir, I'm on Montana. Is he behind you? Is he behind you?"

911: "Where are you?"

Caller: "Right now we're on 7th and Wilshire. We were just about to park our car, we were turning home, and out of nowhere, a huge white GMC came up and... We're at 4th and Wilshire, we're coming down right now, we're being followed by a white GMC, the gentleman jumped out of the car, and OH MY GOD, SIR, THEY'RE FOLLOWING US. WE NEED HELP."

911: "Where are you?"

Caller: "Right now we're on Arizona... Oh my God, are they following us? Okay, right now we're on Santa Monica... We're driving to the police station right now... We're at 4th and Broadway. We were just coming home...and all of a sudden he came down a side street... We're driving to the police station...sir, please? The gentleman came out of his car. [inaudible] AAAAHHH, oh my God! What is he doing? Oh my God, oh my God... Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! [Screaming...police sirens in background].

Naomi finally pops

Finally! After what seems like the longest pregnancy in history, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber welcomed their first child, a son, in LA earlier today. No other details have been announced.

Update: Born at 3:59 p.m., Watts and Schreiber named their 8 lb 4 oz boy Alexander Pete Schreiber, her rep confirms.

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Rumer Willis present at drug arrest

Rumer Willis was in Maryland hotel room where police arrested a man for marijuana possession after hotel guests made a noise complaint. Willis, the 18-year-old daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, was not arrested and is not being investigated. An aspiring actress, Willis is in Maryland filming an indie flick called From Within. Her rep has not commented.

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Out and about

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Rachel McAdams in Toronto


Claire Danes at MuchonDemand in Toronto


Julia Stiles, Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon at the Bourne Ultimatum premiere


Katharine McPhee on TRL


Jennifer Lopez at the Today Show


Paris and Nicky Hilton, Maggie Grace and Kristin Bell at a Lucky mag party

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