Just like old times

Celebrity gossip, famous birthdays and other tidbits, compiled from Seattle Times news services.

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Claire Danes: Putting her faith in designers

Beyond scoring a free outfit, why do intelligent, attractive actresses need designers?

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The Day in Gossip: Joan Rivers Sees Dead People; Angela Bassett Does Turn as Bill Keller!

In a moment of reflection, Joan Rivers tells of the Jewish ghost that haunts her apartment. [ Gatecrasher: 2nd item ] In Hollywood remake of Valerie Plame ordeal, Judith Miller is to be played by Kate Beckinsale and, naturally, Bill Keller is to be played by Angela Bassett. [ Page Six ] Will diehard Brooklynite Michelle Williams follow her ?cad of an ex? Heath Ledger over the river and …

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Celebrity News: Oct. 29, 2007

? Douglas enjoys the family life ? Designer blocks oil drilling near ranch ? Pavarotti’s widow denounces gossip

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Pop Tarts: Paris Smells Better Than a Parisian Prostitute

Paris Hilton and Heidi Klum may be among the hottest in Hollywood, but when it comes to working hard to promote their brand names, these Barbie-like babes are more than just “blondes.”

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Arizona firefighters return home after battling Calif. blazes

MESA — Firefighters from cities in eastern metro Phoenix are back home after battling devastating Southern California wildfires.

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Celebrity News: Oct. 28, 2007

? Spears’ mom to write memoir ? DA won’t prosecute Bloom in car crash ? Doherty gets 4-month sentence in London

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EDITOR’S COLUMN: The J-S listens to its readers

You talked. We listened. When we launched our redesigned newspaper in August, we told you that we’d listen to your feedback and make some adjustments. Well, one of those adjustments will start tomorrow: We are revamping our page 2 content to focus on local news.

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Meteorites Don’t Sell, But Mailbox Nets $83K

Two of the world’s most famous meteorites failed to attract buyers at an auction Sunday, while an ordinary metal mailbox zapped by a falling space rock in 1984 was sold for the unearthly price of nearly $83,000.

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The last resort

Rehab is not just a celebrity phenomenon. It is becoming popular among middle-class Australians desperate to get their lives in order - just don’t expect an aromatherapy massage, Louise Hall writes.

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