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Jessica Simpson issued the following statement to TMZ, "I did not fire Rob Shuter, he is a great publicist and a great friend." She is denying reports that she fired her publicist Rob Shuter due to the John Mayer fiasco. However, no word from Rob as to if the rumors are true or not.
Denise Richards and Richie Sambora are not engaged. This according to Richards' attorney Neal Hersh. "There is no truth to any rumors that Denise and Richie are engaged. They are not." 
Arnold Schwarzenegger apologized today for a remark that he made about Puerto Ricans. The remark was made on a six minute tape during a speech writing session that was supposedly off the record. Arnold is heard saying that Cubans and Puerto Ricans are naturally feisty people with hot temperaments. "I mean Cuban, Puerto-Rican, they are all very hot, they have the, you know, part of the black blood in them and part of the Latino blood in them that together makes it."
A 63 year old priest has confessed to phoning in a fake bomb threat at one of Madonna's concerts in Amsterdam last week. He was hoping to stop the crucifixion scene that has had many up in arms. The priest was caught right away as he used his home phone to make the call and he called EMS which traces your number automatically. Prosecutors say they will most likely seek community service.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt getting married? Here's what Brad has to say about that.."Angie and I will consider tying the knot when everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able."
Rapper 50 Cent, or real name Curtis Jackson, was cited for making an unsafe lane change, driving with an expired permit, driving without insurance and driving without a vehicle registration, a police spokesman said. 50 was in his silver Lamborghini in Manhattan when it happened. A crowd formed and cheered the rapper as well as jeered the police. The officers had to take 50 to the station, in order to get away from the chaos.Compare Airfare at BabyBoomerTrips.com!