Ivanka and Lance: 'Good Friends'

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Donald Trump tells Larry King that his daughter Ivanka is not dating Lance Armstrong and that the two are "very good friends."

"They talk," Trump said. "I don't think that would be for her and perhaps not for him but he's a great guy but they are friends. I know that and they do talk."

In the interview, which will air on "Larry King Live" tonight (barring breaking news) Trump talks about his daughter's potential suitors ("There is no man that is good enough for her") and how Ivanka's dates are greeted ("Usually with bodyguards, they beat him up").

The Donald even weighed in on the phenomenon that is Paris Hilton: "Paris said she wants to build a brand just like Donald Trump. And I don't know if she's done it the same way but she is smart like a fox. People say, 'Oh, she's not smart, she's not this, she's not that.' She's done a very good job."

Jessica's Revolving Men

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After her split from Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson has been romantically connected to a handful of men including John Mayer and Maroon 5's Adam Levine -- but Jess doesn't seem to mind.

"I'm just used to it by now, it's just kind of a part of my life," she tells a reporter while promoting her new film "Employee of the Month," adding, "Every guy that gets within 5 feet of me is automatically linked to me."

Dane Cook, who knows a thing or two about being linked to the blonde vixen, jokingly adds, "Yeah, she's been my wife for 2 years now."

Just this week, Page Six spies spotted the "Employee" co-stars "whispering into each other's ears" and added that Dane "kept coming back to her every time he was pulled away." Simpson went home with another man though -- her hairdresser Ken Paves.

"Employee of the Month" opens today.

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Madonna Without Child

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Though Madonna was spotted at an orphanage in the African country of Malawi, don't expect to see any Angelina Jolie shenanigans - she's not planning on taking a child home with her.

While rumors spread saying Madge was going to adopt a boy from the country, her publicist tells US Weekly, "I can confirm Madonna is in Malawi on a private visit. She is building an orphanage and child care center and is involved in other initiatives geared toward helping children orphaned by AIDS through the Raising Malawi organization. She has not adopted a baby despite reports that she has."

Surrounded by bodyguards, the Queen of Pop handed out translated copies of her book "English Rose" to the orphans at the Children's Village.

Madonna plans to set up a Kabbalah-based orphan care center in the country to provide food, education and shelter for up to 4000 children.

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Eva and Tony: Not Broken Up

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Eva Longoria told E! News' Ryan Seacrest that she and Tony Parker have not officially split and that she is flying to Paris tonight to join Parker in France, where the NBA star is playing some exhibition games.

Longoria's publicist released a statement last week that the pair were going through "a difficult time," but did not announce an official break-up. Since then, several media outlets have reported the pair had split.

Parker was quoted this week in the San Antonio Express News as saying, "Everything's fine. A couple stuff happened, but that's nothing. Everything is fine."

Check out E! News tonight at 7PM ET/PT for complete details.

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Ivanka: Don't Ask About Lance!

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With rumors surrounding Ivanka Trump's alleged romantic connection to Lance Armstrong swirling, the heiress just added some fuel to the fire.

At a recent photo shoot Ivanka took a few questions from photographers, but she made it clear she would not let them ask about Lance Armstrong.

Which, of course, only heightened our interest.

In this video from that shoot, Ms. Trump gives some love to an adorable doggy. What the world wants to know is whether she's saving any of that affection to a certain world-class cyclist.

Brody's Revenge

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Brody Jenner's apparently got a thing for the girls of reality TV -- specifically blondes from "Laguna Beach."

The "Prince of Malibu" was spotted heading into Shag last night with none other than Lauren Conrad, the well-known arch-enemy of his ex-girlfriend Kristin Cavallari. While TMZ could not confirm any romantic connection between the two, hanging out with your ex's enemy in public is still a pretty bold move. Also along for the evening was LC's "The Hills" co-star Heidi Montag.

A TMZ spy claims that Jenner was also spotted inside a nearby bar "getting close to a mysterious dirty blonde, wavy-haired girl." It's been recently reported that Brody is dating Nicole Richie, however, throughout the course of the two aforementioned incidents, Richie was nowhere in sight.

Jude and Sienna: Are They or Aren't They?

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Here at TMZ, we pride ourselves on staying on top of the celebrity dating world (maybe pride isn't the word, but you get it). But even we can't keep up with Jude Law and Sienna Miller.

The pair were spotted out in London on Saturday night. The couple dined at the trendy Zuma restaurant and then went onto the Clifton pub.

So, are they together? We thought she dumped his ass after the whole nanny-banging incident. They should either get married or break it off for good. We've got more important things to focus on -- like whether or not Lindsay and Harry are still together.

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Nick's (La) Fave Blonde Sack Partner Ain't Paris

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Nick Carter's got a thing for dangerous blondes -- but that's about all his two most famous lovers have in common. The world knows all about the former Backstreet Boy's drama-filled dalliance with multimillionaire Paris Hilton over two years ago. But Carter told Howard Stern on Sirius Satellite Radio yesterday that he's still got a soft spot for his surprising first love, (who knew??), Debra LaFave, the infamous Florida middle school teacher who pled guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old student. (Ironically enough, earlier today, TMZ showed you Paris' latest music video, in which she cavorts with a kid who looks to be in his early teens.)

Carter told Stern that Paris had a penchant for housework during their stormy relationship: "In the very beginning, you know, she was literally cleaning my carpet in my apartment ... trying to act all domesticated." But that didn't last very long: "Before you know it," said Carter, "it's back to the old 'nose up in the air' and 'who are you?'" Paris later accused Carter of physically assaulting her; the charges were dropped, and Carter denies them.

But Carter -- who's also been linked to "Dancing With The Stars" vixen Willa Ford and walking photo op Bai Ling -- also told Stern that if he had to choose his favorite bedfellow, it would be LaFave, whom he dated in high school. "Maybe that's just because it was my first," he says of the blonde, adding that most of his favorite sex partners have been "just normal girls." But even LaFave might've been too kinky for Nick, who says he dumped her for cheating on him -- with another girl.

Nick and the family Carter will be on full display on "House of Carters" on E! starting Oct. 2. (Audio courtesy of Sirius Satellite Radio.)

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Kid & Pam: Back and in Black

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Kid Rock and Pam Anderson showed they're still in post-wedding bliss as they stepped out for a night on the town.

Anderson looked smoking hot in a tight black mini skirt as she and her hubby made their way to the trendy Nobu in New York.

Her clingy outfit left little to the imagination, putting to rest rumors of the former "Baywatch" babe is pregnant.

Rock channeled his "Cowboy" days, matching Anderson by donning a black hat and leather jacket.

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Someone's Lying - Lindsay or Harry?

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Lindsay Lohan confirmed to photographers that she is still dating Harry Morton just days after Harry told Extra that the two were "taking a little breather right now."

When asked "Lindsay, are you still seeing Harry?" the actress responded with a simple "Yes."

"You are?" asked the paparazzo. "Yes," said Lohan again.

A clear response, but it doesn't quite square with Harry's comment earlier this week that the two were "slowing things down." Someone here is putting a spin on the truth.

Lindsay was also asked about Paris Hilton's former boyfriend Stavros Niarchos, who she was spotted macking on over the weekend.

"You guys are just friends, right Lindsay?" said the photog.

"Yes," came Lindsay's response.

All she did was say "yes" three times, but sometimes that's all it takes to get the gossip biz buzzing.

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Lindsay's Case of the Ex

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Though Lindsay Lohan told cameras on Monday she's still with boyfriend Harry Morton, he's got a different story.

"Lindsay is an amazing girl and we're just sort of taking a little breather right now," Morton told "EXTRA" correspondent Carlos Diaz, adding the two are "slowing things down."

The pair garnered a lot of attention from the paparazzi, something Morton took issue with. He tells Diaz, "There's just a lot of pressure sometimes, it can screw things up, the media getting involved, it always makes it more difficult."

Harry's also slamming reports he bought La Lohan an engagement ring in August while cameras caught him shopping at Cartier. His actual purchase that day -- a lighter.

Though his personal life may be having a rough patch, his Pink Taco restaurant chain is taking off. With one in Las Vegas and another in Scottsdale, AZ, Morton plans to expand the chain to at least six other locations, with one in Los Angeles opening in January 2007.

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Candice Bergen Did NOT Have a Stroke

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Despite reports swirling around the Internet, legendary actress Candice Bergen has not had a stroke.

Her publicist Heidi Schaeffer tells TMZ that Candice suffered a bout with high blood pressure and was hospitalized "for a few days" for observation as a precaution. She is now on medication, is back at work and is just fine.

The award-winning actress can be seen on ABC's popular Emmy winning show "Boston Legal."

Cuba Gooding Jr.: Good Sport

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If you drove almost an hour to see a film and while it was playing it broke down, wouldn't you be a little bit peeved?

Well, you wouldn't if you were the picture of patience Mr. Cuba Gooding Jr. himself. The "Snow Dogs" star was staying in Park City, Utah when he had a hankering to see the OutKast film "Idlewild" at a theater approximately an hour away. Unfortunately for Mr. Gooding, the film broke during the screening. When Cuba came out of the theater to see what happened, the staff report that Cuba was the model of patience and was extremely nice about the entire situation.

It just goes to show that not all celebrities are cheapos who spout tirades of obscenities. You've raised the bar Mr. Gooding.

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Hoff Laughs Off Daughter's 'Suicide Attempt'

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David Hasselhoff is laughing off rumors that his daughter attempted to commit suicide, calling them a "big ball of tabloid garbage."

Though multiple police sources told TMZ the former "Baywatch" star reported that his younger daughter was "cut" and it was a suicide attempt, Hasselhoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach alleges David used the story to make her look like a bad parent and lied to the cops about it. Bach says it was really a cat scratch. Hasselhoff denies calling 911 about a suicide attempt, but his publicist says the 911 operator may have interpreted it that way.

While promoting his movie "Click" overseas, The Hoff explained his side of the story, saying, "my other daughter told me she scratched herself so I thought, oh my god my daughter's cut herself; not to kill herself, she scratched herself... I still don't know the full story, whether it was the cat or what so I called the paramedics."

While claiming everything was blown out of proportion, Hasselhoff adds his daughter had it worst. "She went, 'Oh great dad now I've got to go to school while all the kids look at me.'"

Lindsay & Wilmer: Reunited?

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A parking meter wasn't the only thing Lindsay Lohan ran into Monday night at hotspot Shag -- she also met up with ex-boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama.

Lohan, who reportedly split with boyfriend Harry Morton over the weekend, showed up with two girlfriends while Valderrama went to the VIP area with a group of his guy friends.

While onlookers call the interaction between the two awkward at first, they appeared to be engaged in "friendly conversation" by the end of the night and "it looked like they were catching up." The awkward start could have something to do with the comments Wilmer made about Lindsay on the Howard Stern Show back in March, when he said she was one of the best women he's had in bed and talked about her fire-less crotch.

Lohan wasn't looking for a rebound from Morton though - the two left separately.

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Birkhead Scoffs At Stern, Parties With Janet

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TMZ spoke to celebrity photographer Larry Birkhead today, and he flatly rejects lawyer Howard K. Stern's assertion last night on CNN's "Larry King Live" that he is the father of Dannielynn Hope, the daughter born to Anna Nicole Smith on September 7.

Birkhead was either so disgusted or so unconcerned by Stern's appearance on King's show that, according to a TMZ witness, he left to spend the evening in the company of Janet Jackson at her record release party in New York while Howard K. Stern was on the air. Birkhead also posted a note on his website www.larrybirkhead.net saying, "I AM THE PROUD FATHER." "The whole thing is laughable," says Birkhead. "It was obvious that even Larry King didn't believe what Howard K. Stern was saying."

Back in June, when TMZ first confirmed that Anna Nicole was in fact pregnant with the child, Birkhead and Stern clashed over the baby's paternity. Said Birkhead, "I have seen the ultrasound and have spoken to doctors ... Howard needs to get past his own jealousy about the relationship between myself and his only client." Stern shot back in a conversation with TMZ, "Anna wants that guy completely out of her life and obviously he is having trouble dealing with it."

At that point, however, even while he was denying Birkhead's paternity claims, Stern did not make any claim to be the father of the child, despite repeated chances to do so.

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