 CELEBRITY NEWS + GOSSIP - July 6, 2008
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| Ashlee Simpson is reportedly expecting a baby boy. The 'Pieces of Me' singer - who married Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz in a secret ceremony in May - has listed her baby requirements on a gift register at exclusive Los Angeles baby boutique Petit Tresor, and they seem to be for a boy. |
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| Hip hop star Kanye West has starred in a new viral campaign video by Absolut Vodka that features a drug that transforms consumers into "Kanye." The minute-long video takes the form of an infomercial wherein the "Stronger" singer sells an Alka-Seltzer-like product called "Be Kanye" that can transform anyone into him physically. |
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| Long before Barack Obama became a presidential hopeful, the first African-American U.S. president was already in office on the award-winning TV show "24." Now Dennis Haysbert, who played that president on "24," likes to believe his portrayal helped pave the way for Obama. |
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| Lindsay Lohan's alleged illegitimate half-sister wants to make an album. Ashley Kaufmann - who is said to be the 13-year-old daughter of Lindsay's father Michael - has reportedly approached several studios about recording an LP. A source told MSNBC: "Ashley has more talent than Lindsay or Ali." |
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| Benny Andersson says Pierce Brosnan "has a great voice." The ABBA singer has hit back at critics who say the James Bond actor - who stars in new musical movie 'Mamma Mia!', which features a host of ABBA songs - has no musical ability. |
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| Jada Pinkett Smith calls husband Will Smith 'Captain Correction.' The actress - who has two children, Jaden, nine, and eight-year-old Willow, with the 'Hancock' star, and is stepmother to his 15-year-old son Willard - says Will always thinks he is right and is forever pointing out people's mistakes to them. |
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| Matthew Rhys claims he is a better kisser than Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley. The actor had to lock lips with the two stunning actresses for his role as Welsh poet Dylan Thomas in the movie 'The Edge of Love', and was most impressed by his own smooching skills. |
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| Shannen Doherty is in talks to star in the new spin-off of 'Beverly Hills 90210', it has been claimed. The 37-year-old actress recently met producers of the series to discuss the possibility of reprising her role as Brenda Walsh. However, Shannen will not commit to the role until she has seen her character's storyline. |
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