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Newly-crowned Miss California Christina Silva has relinquished her crown to the real winner.
A statement from K2 Productions, which produces the pageant, reads:
"Christina Silva, who was crowned Miss California U.S.A. 2008 on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, relinquished her crown to the real winner, Raquel Beezley, after it was discovered that an accounting error resulted in her incorrectly winning the prestigious title."


It has been widely reported that Kevin Federline will seek more money from Britney in court, hoping to boost his child support income now that he has temporary primary custody of the kids.
But K-Fed's attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan has issued the following statement to "Extra," denying that Kevin is looking for more cash:
"Every two months, rumors have been raised in the media that Mr. Federline's lawyers are about to go into court to get more money for child support. Persistent questions are again being raised now in the press about the timing of when that will happen.
"As I've said, I know where to find the courthouse and what to do when I get there. If Mr. Federline had wanted to increase child support, it would be very easy to achieve and would have been requested long before now.
"There has not been and is not now a request before the court for a modification of child support. Mr. Federline's purpose in bringing this action continues to be one that is based upon the best interest of the children as his highest priority."
Julia Roberts is opening up for the first time about her angry confrontation with an aggressive paparazzo who followed her to her children’s school.
“It just feels honest. It’s not about feeling good,” Julia explains. “I said to the guy, ‘If your job is taking my picture, that’s one thing. But here is not the place to do it.’”
Julia sat down with “Extra” to talk about her highly-anticipated new political thriller, “Charlie Wilson’s War,” which has her Southern socialite character kissing Tom Hanks.
Gorgeous Ms. Roberts said it’s good to get back to work after baby number three – but will there be a fourth?
“No, I think we’re a good group now,” Julia revealed. “It’s fantastic.”
Disaster is hitting “Desperate Housewives,” and “Extra” has your first look at Sunday night’s devastating tornado that kills at least two residents and whips up hysteria on Wisteria Lane.
“Extra” has learned exclusively how the highly-anticipated episode will change the face of the ground-breaking ABC series.
“We’ve got someone who joined the cast late last year who’s going to die,” explained creator Marc Cherry. “And we have someone who’s been with the show pretty much from the beginning who dies.”
He added, “It’s become the most expensive show in ‘Desperate Housewives’ history.”


Britney Spears' pal Sam Lufti has been subpoenaed by Kevin Federline's lawyer, "Extra" has confirmed.
People reports that Lufti will be questioned in January in the ongoing custody battle. Lufti was reportedly supposed to appear today in court, but did not. His deposition has been rescheduled for January.
In August, Lufti was served with legal papers in a dramatic show-down. He tried to avoid getting served by ex-Israeli commando Aaron Cohen, but he reportedly ran his Mercedes-Benz into Cohen's Range Rover as he tried to escape.

Inside sources tell “Extra” that the Miss Universe organization may have a new scandal on its hands over last weekend’s Miss California USA Pageant.
“Extra” has information that the wrong contestant may have been awarded the crown due to an alleged accounting error.
Cristina Silva, Miss Los Angeles, was named Miss California USA 2008, but sources tell “Extra” the judges actually chose the 2nd runner-up, Raquel Beezley, Miss Barstow, as the winner.
Sources tell “Extra” that Silva has been made aware of the error and the pageant’s owner, Donald Trump, has been looped in as well.
Today, The Miss Universe Organization tells “Extra”, “This matter is being handled on the state level.”


“Extra" was on hand at Wilhemina’s 40th Anniversary celebration of fashion, beauty and style in New York City last night, where we caught up with model and soon-to-be father Gabriel Aubry.
Aubry told "Extra" that he is ready for the arrival of his baby with girlfriend Halle Berry, saying, “I’ve been in preparation mode for five months…I’ve read a lot of books…There’s a good one that Dr. Phil did [called] 'Family First.' Great book. I recommend it.”
Does Gabriel have any advice for fellow first-time fathers-to-be?
Said Gabriel, “Don’t say she’s fat.”
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Rapper Akon is facing criminal charges after tossing a teenager into the crowd during a concert. Another fan said she suffered a concussion when the teenager landed on her.
Akon is scheduled to appear in a New York court on Monday for arraignment on a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment.
At the June concert, audience members said that a fan threw something on stage and Akon then asked the crowd to point out the culprit. He reportedly had a security guard take the 15-year-old on stage, where Akon promptly hoisted him onto his shoulders and flung him into the audience.
The boy landed on another fan, who reportedly has hired a lawyer.

Britney Spears can’t seem to stay in one place for too long, but she appears to have found a home with the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
“Extra” caught the pop star leaving the swanky hotel in her white Mercedes, but the swarm of paparazzi around her made it hard to navigate through the underground parking garage. She appeared to be texting on her cell phone.
Brit, who turns 26 this weekend, got an early birthday present of sorts from the judge in her custody battle today – a bit of court-ordered privacy!
“Extra” has obtained newly filed court documents, and all of the juicy details – including testimony from Brit’s employees – have been sealed and removed.

This "Dancing with the Stars" contestant went to great lengths to stay hidden in Hollywood yesterday.
Who is this this mystery person? Click here to find out.
“Extra” has your first glimpse at season seven of “American Idol,” with judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul revealing their biggest season secrets.
“This will be the strongest twelve we've ever had, and I've never, ever said that before,” Simon revealed.
And for once, they all seem to agree!
“We've never had a top twelve like we're going to have this season,” admitted Paula.
"Extra" is uncovering how the stars keep themselves soft, glowing and gorgeous through winter!
“Extra” went to the ultimate skincare expert, hand model Louisa Maccan. Louisa, author of "Hollywood Beauty Secrets: Remedies to the Rescue," can count on three fingers the top star skin secrets - and they might be right in your fridge.

“The Bachelor’s” Brad Womack is finally speaking out about why he refused to choose either of the final two women on the show, leaving viewers stunned and causing Ellen DeGeneres to call him “a jerk.”
“I just did not simply have strong enough feelings to start a relationship,” Brad tells “Extra.”
“Believe me, it was just as hard for me as it was for them,” he insists.

Wayne Newton is speaking out about his feud with Johnny Carson, calling the famed host “mean-spirited” for poking fun at him on “The Tonight Show.”
Newton, 65, told Larry King during a taping of “Larry King Live” that Johnny’s constant jokes, which often questioned his masculinity, became too much to bear, leading him to confront Carson in person.
“And I said to Mr. Carson, I said, ‘I don't know what friend of yours I've killed, I don't know what child of yours I've hurt, I don't know what food I've taken out of your mouth, but these jokes about me will stop and they'll stop now or I will kick you’re a**,’” Newton recalls.