December 20, 2004

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Under Pressure

At 18, Lindsay Lohan Is Launching Her First Album, Getting Over a Breakup, Hitting the Clubs—and Coping with a Painful Family Feud

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In the Final Days of the Sentencing Phase, Family and Friends Mount a Desperate Bid to Save Him from Execution—and Peterson Suddenly Bares His Emotions

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Capital Gains

From Our Nation's Leader to the King of Hip-Hop, VIPs Stood Witness as Elton John, Warren Beatty and Other Stars Were Paid Tribute at D.C.'s Kennedy Center Honors

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Faces the Rumors

Angered by Speculation That She Has Been Nipped and Tucked, the 41-Year-Old Actress Fights Back Against Plastic Surgery Accusations

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Princes in Love

Out of Africa, Harry's Romance Sizzles, as Big Brother William Sticks with His English Rose

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Up Where He Belongs

At 30, Leonardo Dicaprio Earns His Wings as Aviator's Howard Hughes

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Spousal Support

In Europe to Promote Her New CD, Jennifer Lopez Gets Some TLC from Husband Marc Anthony

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Don't Try This at Home

TV's Desperate Housewives Highlights a Troubling Trend: Moms Taking Their Kids' ADHD Pills

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Was He Poisoned?

Ukrainian Mystery: Something's Ravaging Opposition Hero Viktor Yushchenko

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Nic, Loot & Love

Nicolas Cage Has a Hit with National Treasure and a Mellower Life with His New Wife, Alice

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$27 Million: A Gift Fit for An Angel

After Years of Giving, Debi Cifelli Discovers the Joy of Receiving—a Lottery Jackpot to Boost Her Good Works

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Black-Market Botox?

Botulism Strikes Four People Who Had Injections at a Florida Clinic, and a Botox Knock-Off May Be the Culprit

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Who Gets the Job?

And Who Gets the Last of Donald Trump's Pink Slips?

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Rapper & Pimp Ride Host

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You Sexy Young Twang

They May be as Different as Pizza and Pickles, but Country Music's Hottest New Stars Share at Least Three Things: A Small-Town Pedigree (Hello, Bray, Okla., and Rincon, Ga.), a Big Voice and the Ability to Look Really, Really Good in Jeans

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Kids Out of Control

Their Bad Behavior Disrupts Nap Time, and Their Kicking, Screaming Exploits Are Chronicled on Prime Time. But Experts Say It's Grown-Ups Who Are to Blame for Kids Out of Control

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Pop Quiz

Which American Idol Is Making the Grade in High School and on the Charts? Answer: Diana Degarmo

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That's the Spirit!

Call Them Santa's Big Helpers—These Five People Spend the Holidays Helping the Neediest Among US

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Speaking of Success

No Argument Here—Debate Coach Tommie Lindsey Helps Kids Reach New Heights

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Lady of Spain

Don't Move, Penélope Cruz's New Film, Brought Her An Italian Oscar. Her Next, Sahara, Brought Matthew McConaughey

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Gold Rush

With the Oscars Looming (Feb. 27), Actors Are Locked in a Bruising Battle, While the Actresses and Best Picture Hopefuls Are Vying for Position. Here's the Lowdown on the Leading Contenders

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Beat the Clock

How Does Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Build a House in Seven Days? With a Small Army, a Lot of Heart and a Few Tricks You Don't See on TV

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Prints Charming

With a Lavish Party, Fashion Wild Man Roberto Cavalli Celebrates His Return to the Top

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2001: A Space Odyssey

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Under Pressure

At 18, Lindsay Lohan Is Launching Her First Album, Getting Over a Breakup, Hitting the Clubs—and Coping with a Painful Family Feud

Table of Contents

2001: A Space Odyssey

Joe Aims High

Katherine's Birthday Girl

J.Lo's Sound Check

5 Funniest Moments from Daytime TV

David Beckham's Boys Day Out

Tim McGraw Bares His Sexy Arms