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 GOSSIP ROUNDUP 
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Phelps Crashed in 'Tranny Hooker District'

Plus, Edwards might finally cop to love child

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(Newser) – After analyzing the location of Michael Phelps’ car accident, a Gawker tipster reveals that the Olympic legend “may have been leaving the tranny hooker district” of Baltimore at the time, leading blogger the Cajun Boy to wonder, “Was Michael Phelps trolling for a tranny? It's highly doubtful, but it sure as hell makes for some fun reckless speculation, doesn't it?” Elsewhere:

  • John Edwards will likely soon admit he is the father of ex-lover Rielle Hunter’s 18-month-old daughter, sources tell WRAL in Raleigh.

  • Poor Conan. O'Brien's Tonight Show was upstaged by David Letterman’s Late Show in last week’s ratings yet again—even though Letterman was airing repeats, the New York Post reports.
  • Chalk up another strange collaboration for Elton John: He teamed with Alice In Chains for the rock band's new single, the Mirror reports.
  • A contemporary version of St. Elmo’s Fire is coming to ABC, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Original co-writer and director Joel Schumacher will produce the dramedy. “I feel it is time to re-create Friends in the hourlong genre and feel like this is the perfect opportunity,” says a co-producer.

In a photo provided by NBC Conan O'Brien makes his debut as the host of NBC's
In a photo provided by NBC Conan O'Brien makes his debut as the host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" Monday June 1, 2009 in Universal City, Calif.   (AP Photo/Paul Drinkwater/NBC)
In this Jan. 17, 2008 file photo, television talk show host David Letterman walks out of The Ed Sullivan Theater during a taping of
In this Jan. 17, 2008 file photo, television talk show host David Letterman walks out of The Ed Sullivan Theater during a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman", in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
Elton John performs during a concert together with Billy Joel at Foxborough Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 18, 2009.
Elton John performs during a concert together with Billy Joel at Foxborough Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 18, 2009.   (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains performs during the Road Recovery benefit concert Friday, May 1, 2009 in New York.
Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains performs during the Road Recovery benefit concert Friday, May 1, 2009 in New York.   (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Michael Phelps of the United States reacts after winning the gold medal in the men's 100m Butterfly final, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009.
Michael Phelps of the United States reacts after winning the gold medal in the men's 100m Butterfly final, at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
In this Dec. 27, 2006 photo provided by the National Enquirer, former US Sen. John Edwards, D-NC, is shown with videographer Rielle Hunter in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, La.
In this Dec. 27, 2006 photo provided by the National Enquirer, former US Sen. John Edwards, D-NC, is shown with videographer Rielle Hunter in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, La.   (AP Photo/The National Enquirer)
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JayJay
Aug 14, 09 11:10 AM CDT
let the man do what he wants! like **** right!?!? Reply
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ruserious
Aug 14, 09 11:11 AM CDT
Fun reckless speculation? When you think about it, it's that what it's all about? And I don't just mean gossip. Reply
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NoneofurBusiness
Aug 14, 09 11:37 AM CDT
ohhh WHO GIVES A SHIT? Reply
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Jayster999
Aug 14, 09 11:41 AM CDT
Now there's a salacious bit of gossip--entirely built on speculation. Its so nice that we our media are so responsible and ethical. Reply
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UrUndertaker
Aug 14, 09 12:02 PM CDT
Imagine Jayster saying that when he was promoting Birther b/s and death panel rumors when it is and was a total piece of fabrication..... hypocrite is the word that seems to come to mind strongly
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