• Donald Trump is buying Ed McMahon's house, which was previously facing foreclosure, and leasing it back to Ed so that he can continue living in it. — LA Times
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince's release date has been pushed back to July 17, 2009, instead of Nov. 21, 2008, because Warner Bros. feels that will be better timing for the big box office film. — BuzzSugar
• Michael Phelps won his sixth gold medal in the Beijing Olympics today, and US gymnasts Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson won gold and silver in the women's all-around competition. — CitizenSugar
• Matthew Fox negotiated a raise with Lost and is expected to earn about $225,000 per episode, in comparison to the $150,000 an episode he previously made. — Reuters
• DMX was arrested yet again yesterday, for failing to show up to a court date in Arizona earlier in the week. — TMZ
• Busy Philipps and her husband Marc Silverstein welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Birdie, on Wednesday. — People

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Just a couple of days ago, Lindsay Lohan was publicly voicing how much she missed Samantha, and last night the ladies were back together for the grand opening of the Apple Lounge in LA with the likes of the Hilton sisters. Lindsay showed off her fabulous and more natural hair color, while Samantha seemed insistent on keeping her grouch face plastered on. It might not have been an act for the cameras considering Lindsay's ex-boyfriend Calum Best, of the infamous sex tape rumors, was also hanging around. While Samantha is long used to the gossip about her relationship, it can't be fun to hear rumors that Lindsay's been flirting with boys all over town.

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Jennifer Garner left the grocery store yesterday with a maxi dress, a growing baby bump, and one smiley Violet in preparation for a festive birthday celebration. Ben Affleck turns 36 today, and he'll have at least his favorite girls with him to blow out the candles. Sounds like even more fun than last year's farmers market b-day, and Ben's probably already looking forward to when there will be another face in the family to give birthday kisses and hugs.

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If Gwen Stefani's pregnancy seems interminable, imagine what it's like for the singer who kept a big beautiful smile on her face on the way into the doctor's office in LA with Gavin yesterday afternoon. Gwen looked ready to pop and in great spirits with her husband holding her hand, but little Kingston sat this one out. Gav's been taking care of their energetic youngster with checking out sporting goods and farmers markets while mom takes it easy, but the wait can't be too much longer before the new addition is here.

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Nicole Richie and Ashlee Simpson saw each other while indulging in a little shoe shopping at Barneys yesterday afternoon before Nicole headed off on her own to house hunt while Joel is on tour. The new mom and mom-to-be have more in common than ever these days and went on a double date with their rocker boys back in April when Ashlee's baby bump was still a question mark. Now she's so big and can get even more mommy advice from her starlet friend. As for the house hunt, Nicole and Joel are looking for a new place, but no matter where in LA it is, they won't be too far from their friends' new addition and possible future playmate for adorable Harlow.

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