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Fri, 08/22/2008 - 8:30am by PopSugar
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  • People's Jolie-Pitt twins cover sold 2.6 million copies, its biggest-selling issue in seven years and its fourth highest-selling issue ever, after the 9/11, Princess Diana's death, and JFK Jr.'s death covers. — WWD
  • The new Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, will now be released on Nov. 14 instead of its original opening date of Nov. 7. — BuzzSugar
  • Michael Phelps was spotted making out with recently single Australian Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice at a party outside the Olympic Village on Monday night. He is also currently working on a second memoir entitled Built to Succeed. — Page Six
  • Spice Girl Melanie Chisolm is expecting a baby with her boyfriend of six years, Thomas Starr. — Melanie's Blog
  • Jean Reno went to a local Caribbean hospital because of discomfort from heartburn, not due to a heart attack as previously reported. — People
  • ICYMI, Gwen Stefani had another baby boy yesterday named Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale.

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  • Jude C's picture
    Jude C
    1

    That's the dumbest Bond movie name ever.

    Of course that issue of People was a top seller.

    Michael Phelps is a great athlete, but I just can't get into his busted face.

    And I'm still chuckling over Gwen Stefani's kid's name.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • wadewifey3's picture
    wadewifey3
    2

    Congrats Melanie "Sporty Spice" C. I kinda was feeling bad for her cause she was the only one without a baby.

    I can't believe the Jolie-Pitt are as important as Sep. 11 attacks, JFK, and Princess Diana.

    I'm starting to really like the name Zuma Nesta Rock.

    Michael Phelps is a G!!!

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • RosaDilia's picture
    RosaDilia
    3

    Totally agree with you Jude C. Very dumb movie title. Michael Phelps busted face.

    Of course, the almighty little ones will always make news. If People didn't have it available online the number of sold issues would've been higher.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • lickety split's picture
    lickety split
    4

    phelps and rice were looking cozy at a the speedo party, i saw it on yahoo. she was very touchy, and he was obviously enjoying her attention. good for him, about time he had a personal life.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • xosofiaxo's picture
    xosofiaxo
    6

    Congrats to Mel C!!!! She's always been my fave Spice Girl!!!
    Michael & Stephanie Rice???? They DID look cozy at that party!

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
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    justingirl - very true.

    Well, at least the Bond movie was delayed only a week unlike my Half-Blood Prince!

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Martini Rossi's picture
    Martini Rossi
    8

    Many ppl love the Jolie-Pitts so Im not surprised at all.

    Congrats to sporty and Gwen!

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Mykie7's picture
    Mykie7
    11

    * People's Jolie-Pitt twins cover sold 2.6 million copies - OH MY GOD. It's really sad that these two LOSERS rate up with one of the greatest women of all time, the saddest moment in our nations history, and one of the greatest presidents we've ever had. Something is really really wrong with people in this country when a CELEBRITY gets that status.

    * The new Bond movie, - Big deal. I haven't watched a bond movie since the 70's.

    * Michael Phelps - I can't WAIT to read his book! And I'm glad he's got a girlfriend, maybe that will keep Lyndsay's claws OFF of him.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Mykie7's picture
    Mykie7
    12

    Woop, I didn't realize you were a pothead fan too! (That's not a derogatory term, that's what my kids call the fans LOL)

    I am so BUMMED that HBP isn't coming out until next summer. It makes it hard to go to opening night when it's in the summer!

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Banzai's picture
    Banzai
    13

    I'm not surprised the Jolie-Pitts sold as many mags. as they did hell I bought the damn thing just to shut all the naysayers up( first and only time tho )I'm glad I did.

    I think Gwen & Ross screwed that kid with that name I rather take Apple Sunday than whatever that is. ^ _ ^

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Mostar's picture
    Mostar
    14

    Oh yuck, I can't believe that cover can actually be right up there with Sept11, Princess Diana and JFK...sad times when those 2 pretentious fakes can garner that kind of attention in this society... sad times

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • hali3389's picture
    hali3389
    15

    Well Mykie7, there are a lot of people that DON'T think Brad and Angelina are losers if that many people bought the magazine.

    Plus, from the same link
    "The baby photos also helped People extend its online reach to record levels. People.com recorded a record 6 million unique visitors for the first 24 hours the cover went online. Comparatively, people.com usually averages around 8.8 million uniques a month"

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • ilanac13's picture
    ilanac13
    17

    why am i not surprised that the pictures helped sell so many copies of the magazine? oh well - i guess it's a good thing for People - but you do have to remember that it was a double issue...too...

    i read about the movie opening a week later than planned. what's with the calendar shifting around so much? i can understand that the studios have a strategy with the whole opening day and making more money thing - but this is getting to be a lot of movies that we're hearing about

    as for MP - is that smart to be making out with Stephanie? they did a whole profile on her and her relationship during the games, and well we know how that happened. oh well - it's like college or high school. you make out with people that you're hanging out with - and the swimmers all did hang out a lot together didnt they?

    yay for mel c - that's GREAT NEWS - i think that a sporty spice baby is going to compliment the brood nicely!

    that's good news about the non-heart attack. that's scary especially when you're on vacation out of the country.

    what's with the odd names? come on gwen and gavin - you were doing SOO WELL with kingston. it was unique but not strange!

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • RosaDilia's picture
    RosaDilia
    19

    Wave PinkP, Justingirl, Zahara and all the rest. Haven't holla at you girls for a while.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    20

    The other popular People cover was about JFK Jr NOT the president. Regardless of what you feel about any of these people's reputations, it's not really a surprise that Brangelina rival the attention of tabloid and gossip favorites Diana and JFK Jr.

    Mykie - yep, huge HBP fan. Sometimes my nerdicus ways do peek through my awesomely cool exterior. Eye-wink

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    21

    Oops, meant HP. Got half blood prince on the brain... Embarassed

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • californiagirlx7's picture
    californiagirlx7
    23

    I'm not surprised the Jolie-Pitt cover sold so many magazine copies. Whether you like it or not, you can't argue that they aren't the biggest celebrity couple in Hollywood even though they may not be everyone's favorite couple.

    Congratulations to Mel C on her pregnancy! I'm surprised that she's pregnant, because she said she wanted to wait a little longer but I guess she wanted to throw the press off. Btw, I'm not necessarily against the idea of having kids outside of marriage, but have you realized that every single Spice Girl has gotten pregnant when they aren't married? It's just interesting... (Mel B got married to the father of her first child, Phoenix, while she was pregnant with her, while Victoria & David's oldest son Brooklyn was four or five months old at their wedding).

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • californiagirlx7's picture
    californiagirlx7
    25

    Hmmm...my grammar was awkward in the paragraph above. I need some more coffee drinker coffee cup Let's just say that Brangelina is one of the biggest couples in Hollywood, although they may not be your favorites PinkPrincess, Mykie, etc. Who do you guys think should be the most famous/well-liked couple?

    Oh and I don't mean to sound hypocritical about the whole "having kids out of wedlock" thing. Hello, one of my favorite couples in the world are not married and they have biological kids together (I know they have adopted kids too, but that's not my point in this case). I just don't like how it's an epidemic in Hollywood to have kids "out of wedlock" (sorry I don't know a better way to put it), it would be different if it was just a few people here and there. Sorry, just my opinion....

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    27

    californiagirlx7 - Well, the spice girls were/are crazy rich so they could afford to have babies on their own. Girl power! Right?
    shrug

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • californiagirlx7's picture
    californiagirlx7
    28

    I'm all for Girl Power, Woop! I'm sorry if I come off as judgmental, it's just an observation Eye-wink It just makes me sad that some people have lost hope in the ideals of marriage, or they think it's a much bigger committment to get married than having a baby when I think the opposite is true. I have a couple friends who aren't sure if they ever want to get married or have kids, and that's totally fine with me even though I want those things. To each his own, right?

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    29

    oh no, i wasn't accusing you of that. I was trying to find a spice girl explanation for it. Sticking out tongue

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • azh's picture
    azh
    30

    WHATS WRONG ABOUT A COVER OF A -HAPPY MOMENT OF TWO FAMOUS PEOPLE- SELLS AS HIGH AS 3 SAD MOMENTS IN LIFE..

    IF MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS TALK JUST ABOUT POSITIVE STUFF NOBODY WOULD BUY THEM..

    AND THATS THE SAD THING..

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Juicylemon's picture
    Juicylemon
    31

    It's funny. Folks are saying Anjelina Jolie is self-serving for attracting the media with her charity work but Lady Di, whose been known to do that for doing the same thing (posing with AIDS patients and mother Theresa, raising awareness about landmines) is a great woman.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • pinkprincess1101's picture
    pinkprincess1101
    32

    A power couple with the whole package none there is no such thing in hollywood the couple to maybe come close is will and jada still questionable though, some can say gwen and gavin but no thank you daisy anyone, but as far as celebrity status brangelina they have the most controversy surronding them that's what sells

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • jaxon's picture
    jaxon
    33

    2.6 million copies, 4th highest ever and People thought it would sell more..interesting

    I always thought Sporty was a lesbian, could Tom be Tomasina?

    The thought of kissing Michael Phelps scares me...homeboy needs some serious dental/jaw work

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • californiagirlx7's picture
    californiagirlx7
    34

    No harm done, Woop Laughing out loud

    jaxon - I thought Melanie C was a lesbian for a long time too. I guess she's been dating this guy for a long time though.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Mykie7's picture
    Mykie7
    35

    You are so right Pink!

    I think if there is a TOP celebrity couple, it should be one with no scandal in their past. Even my favorite couples don't fall into that category. I don't think there IS one that should be up there.

    My whole point is that when we put this kind of celebrity up against the likes of 9-11, JFK and Princess Di, people should go "Oh wow, no WAY should a celebrity be linked with that!" I don't care WHO the celeb is, NONE Of them come even CLOSE to what those 3 things represent for America.

    And Princess Di did those things because it was part of her JOB as Princess to do them. IN MY OPINION, none of what she ever did was for self promotion. If anything Diana wanted to be kept OUT of the limelight to live her life and raise her children.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • CherryPop-'s picture
    CherryPop-
    36

    i always feel like she tries to be like Mother Theresa O_O
    witch makes her a wannabe .. I really dont like her ._.
    Love her movies tho .. But trying to hard is pointless :S
    Sorry guys -

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • TrendyTurtle's picture
    TrendyTurtle
    37

    I thought People magazine sold 2 million plus issues a week on an average issue... Guess that was wrong lol. How much do issues sell on average? I guess it's a bit odd to see the Jolie-Pitts right next to 9/11, Princess Diana's death, and JFK Jr's death just because those seem more important/notable in the long run. If you go to People.com you can view ALL their issues going back to the very first one - and not just the covers. Just click the archive link and click browse all coverse and you can read them all. I read some of them from the 70's and 80s and it is interesting to see how much the magazine and the reporting of celebrity culture have changed! Even from five years ago it's interesting to see what was being said then to people who are still famous now lol. I'd recommend looking there if you like that sort of thing.

    I'm not surprised Phelps, Rice and other athletes are letting their hair down now and having fun. If they're single and want to migle why not? They've worked hard and might as well party hard too! I wouldn't be so quick to call her his GF though. She just got out of a relationship with Aussie swimmer Eamon Sullivan. I believe they announced their split on FACEBOOK a week before the Olympics began... Not much time to start a relationship between Phelps and Rice lol. Me thinks they are good friends and decided to celebrate together for a few days Eye-wink I'm sure they aren't the only ones doing it... I would bet there are many, many interesting tales of what goes down in the village lol.

    Congrats to Mel C on her baby! Babies, babies everywhere! I can hardly keep track anymore lol.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • wadewifey3's picture
    wadewifey3
    38

    I agree Californiagirl, again!! I don't like the whole baby, marriage maybe, maybe not, situation. I like it the old school way, marriage, baby, then divorce.

    14 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    40

    Mykie - You know the things you believe about Angelina? Many, many people feel that way about Diana. It's well known that Diana was VERY media savvy and she knew how to manipulate the media to suit her needs. I'm in no way minimizing her humanitarian work and the values she passed onto her sons but please don't pretend she was unaware of her power with the media and didn't use it to her advantage.

    Why did JFK Jr.'s death sell so many magazines? Sure, he was hot and did his part for public service but I don't know that he himself represents so so much for America. What did he contribute that warrants such reverence?

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  • wadewifey3's picture
    wadewifey3
    41

    John-John was cute, first and foremost, and he was the son of JFK. Everybody loved him and was heartbroken when he died.

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  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    42

    wadewifey3 - I don't disagree. I know why his death got so much attention and people were upset. "America's son" I get it. But is there anything he did, other than being born into American royalty, to put him in a category no celebrity is worthy?

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  • Juicylemon's picture
    Juicylemon
    43

    Woop- I don't think so. He was just the son of murdered president. Still he was a celebrity no? Diana also is a celebrity. Not actors but celebrity still. Their love lives and their looks filled many pages of tabloids like any celebrities.

    Diana was fully aware of a celebrity status and the attention she got. She used it when she need