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Half-sister Chynna Phillips, who is scheduled to appear with Mackenzie on Oprah today (Friday), says Mackenzie told her about the relationship in a phone call in 1997. "A part of me died when I found out. Somebody could have dropped a piano on my head and I probably wouldn't have felt it. But I knew it was true. I mean, who in their right mind would make such a claim if it wasn't true?" (audio)

Travolta told the court, "If [the demands] were not met, then certain stories connected to that document would be sold to the press. They were stories that implied that the death of my son was intentional -- that I was culpable in some way."

Such a SAD situation for the parents of a dead child to have to go thru...

Is Jon Gosselin contemptible? We'll find out later today, when a Pennsylvania judge issues a ruling in the financial tussle between the reality baddie and estranged wife Kate.

Kate -- who wants Jon to return money she says he illegally poached from their joint bank accounts, as well as sell his luxury cars -- has been making the talk show rounds sobbing about her cash woes. Jon, in the meantime, says his ex is lying and insists he's been above-board about his spending.

FIVE FAST FACTS: Steve Azar

Steve grew up in Greenville, Mississippi, where his father owned the first liquor store in the state. He had his first Nashville recording session when he was 14. He graduated from Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi with a degree in business management. In 2002, Morgan Freeman, also a Mississippi native, starred in his video for "Waitin' on Joe." Golf Digest ranks Steve as one of the Top 5 golf-playing musicians.

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10 WAYS TO WAKE UP BEAUTIFUL

Want to wake up feeling refreshed and ravishing? Here are some ways ...

1. Start Early -- like last night. Get into the habit of washing your face a few hours before bed. Nighttime is also the best time to treat your skin because there is better blood flow.

2. Sleep On Your Back -- Many dermatologists say they can tell what side of the face people sleep on by the number of wrinkles there.

3. Get A Lift -- Sleep with your head elevated on a pair of pillows; it will improve lymph and blood flow so that you won't wake up puffy.

4. Save Money, Not Wrinkles -- At night you don't need to worry about eye treatments smearing your makeup, so slather on the richest formula you can, says dermatologist Laurie Polis. She swears by Aquaphor: "It conditions lashes and hydrates the delicate eye skin really well."

5. Sneak A Glow -- Mix a drop of self-tanner into your night cream or use a cream that contains a bit of tan-producing DHA.

6. Avoid Carb Face -- Want to wake with defined cheekbones? Eat a high-protein, low-sugar dinner. Cabrs can make your face "take on a soft, doughy appearance," says dermatologist Nicholas Perricone.

7. Wrap It Up -- Minimize bed-head frizz by using a satin pillowcase or wearing your hair in a silk scarf.

8. Find Your Inner Ballerina -- For volume and waves in the morning, pile your hair into a twist on the top of your head.

9. Turn On the Hair Conditioning -- Hate waiting in the shower? Sleep with a moisturizing treatment in damp hair overnight.

10. Pop a Rooster Pill -- HUH? Writers at Yahoo were skeptical, too, but became converts. The Wake Up On Time pills, developed by a sleep-deprived mom, contain thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and vitamins B6 and B12. The claim is that you'll wake up feeling clear and unfuzzy. (wakeupontime.com)

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TAYLOR SWIFT: High-Def Darling

Taylor Swift and cable giant Comcast have joined forces for a exclusive video collection that viewers can enjoy on demand. The programming includes her most popular music videos, as well as behind-the-scenes clips and special features. Taylor says, "This channel will be a great way for fans to access their favorite videos and new special programming whenever they want. I hope they have lots of fun with it!" The channel is being broadcast in H-D, and is available 24/7.

Slim-Fast Recalls All Pre-Mixed Canned Drinks Due to Bacteria

(ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY) You will need to find a replacement for your Slim-Fast “meal replacement drink”. The maker of Slim-Fast has recalled all of its ready-to-drink canned beverages. They should be taken off the shelf. Cans in your home ought to be tossed in the garbage. Slim-Fast has reason to be concerned that the pre-mixed drinks contain a dangerous bacteria infection.

     The fear is that every can is tainted. Regardless of flavor, Best-By date, lot code or UPC number. The company has warned Slim-Fast drinkers to (quote) “discard immediately” any cans they own. The company is offering refunds. And, in case you’ve recently had a Slim-Fast drink, the bacteria is a hard-hitting and fast-acting. You’d know if you drank a tainted Slim-Fast.

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