Rapper DMX has been ordered to pay $1.5 million for claiming that the mother of his child raped him. (What?) DMX told Sister 2 Sister Magazine that Monique Wayne was only pregnant with his child because she sexually assaulted him in 2003. Wayne sued him after that was released, claiming it was a lie. . . and guess what? Prince George's County Circuit Court in Maryland heard evidence from Monique, her sister, and her psychiatrist, and DMX never showed. "It's not so much the price, it's the point I wanted to get across," Wayne said. "Let him think about what he's going to say before he says it." Stock picture by Ellis Kaplan

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Cate Blanchett was looking totally stunning as she went to the opening night of Ngapartji Npapartji in Sydney, Australia. Even in the close-up shots, all I could marvel at was how very slim her face and neck look. . . and how perfect her skin is. This is more than just a pregnancy glow, this is natural beauty! What's your take on the dress, though? Now that the celebs have really started to pop them out, I'll have to start paying more attention to Cate again.

Pictures by Snapper Media

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It looks like Adam Levine wasn't just shooting for his new music video. During the Maroon 5 shoot with Candace Bailey, Adam may have been thinking about a lost love during "Goodnight, Goodnight". . . but he was also thinking about doing a little car shopping. A 1967 Camaro? Yes, please!

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Joel Madden spoke about his new baby girl Harlow Winter Kate Madden, saying that "We are very blessed. We are very blessed she's healthy and beautiful and so good already," Madden said yesterday (Sat). "We are very happy." But he wasn't the only one gushing about the baby. Lauren Conrad, who is good friends with Nicole, also had something to say about the new addition, remarking "It's just amazing. I'm so excited. I want to see the baby! I bet it's beautiful." Stock picture by Janet Mayer

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Coleen went on her weekly trot to Barbara Daley's hair salon on Allerton Road in Liverpool carrying what looks like my pet dog! Life seems to be just a parade of fun new handbags for Coleen, who's been showing off her purchases lately when we catch her around town. Erg, fashion icon? I'll leave that up to you to decide.

Pictures by Pete Goddard

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Jessica Simpson looked like she was really, really enjoying the spotlight (yes, more than Lindsay!) when Splash spotted her over at Joans Restaurant in Los Angeles. She squirmed behind the wheel and laughed as the photographers zoomed in to get a glimpse. I must say that she really was looking lovely-- great hair here.

Pictures by G-Hollywood

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