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AP - Peter Sarsgaard wants to meet in a coffee bar in Brooklyn, but balks when he gets there.

Fashion Wire Daily - No self-respecting gal would ever need a backstage pass if she donned most of the looks in the Christian Dior spring 2009 collection so naughtily chic and suggestively racy were the clothes in the latest collection by John Galliano presented Monday, Sept. 29.

E! Online - Looks like Britney fans will have to stick with Chaotic if they’re itching to watch the star on grainy videotape.

AP - Court documents show a company founded by Merv Griffin is suing Ed McMahon for a $100,000 loan it claims has gone unpaid.

Reuters - Britney Spears said she plans to make her first international tour since 2004 to support her highly anticipated new album, “Circus.”

Reuters - The nationally televised debate last week between presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama drew 52.4 million U.S. viewers, far below 1980’s record audience, Nielsen Media Research reported on Monday.

AP - The U.S. publisher of a controversial novel about the prophet Muhammad closed its offices as a “precautionary action,” but emphasized that no threats had been received and that “The Jewel of Medina” would be released as planned.

Reuters - English band Coldplay and Welsh soul singer Duffy lead the MTV Europe Music Awards nominations on Monday with three apiece, followed by Britney Spears who was shortlisted in the best album and best act categories.

Reuters - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play the half-time slot at the Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida, snagging the spot at the most-watched musical event of the year, according to the organizers.

E! Online - New Jersey is going to the Super Bowl.