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August 25, 2005 - Insiders tell The New York Daily News real-life skirmishes on the roadways in the escalating war of wheels between A-list stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, or Ben Affleck, and the roving photographers who dog them are leading to fears that Los Angeles is ripe for a tragedy. "The driving is dangerous. Some stars use speed, maneuvers, illegal U-turns and reckless driving to evade photographers," said Randy Bauer, who co-owns Bauer-Griffin photo agency.

August 25, 2005 - The New York Daily News reports Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted smoking cigarettes and looking "miserable" at Suede in the wee hours Sunday morning. A spy reports that DiCaprio and promoter Danny A showed up at the club after midnight and settled into a back booth fortified by security guards. "Whoever wanted to talk to Leo had to be approved by Danny A," scoffed the spy. "It was insane that I had to go through him to say hi to Leo. Is he a promoter or a bodyguard?"

August 19, 2005 - Leonardo DiCaprio was photographed leaving McDonald's after buying an ice cream in Malibu the other day. Clasos has since removed the pictures.

August 11, 2005 - Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted treating his girlfriend Gisele Bundchen to dinner at Blue Water Grill in Union Square on Sunday night. A spy tells The New York Daily News that the couple were "affectionate, holding hands some. He looks fat, she looks great, and each ordered lobster bisque." The insider said Leo's tip was "generous."

August 11, 2005 - Leonardo DiCaprio was photographed trying to hide his face from paparazzi in Malibu, California on August 7th. LFI has since removed the pictures.

August 11, 2005 - Sandro Monetti of Sky News reports that Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire have become so obsessed with poker that they have taken to staying up all night playing for high stakes. Read more.

August 4, 2005 - The New York Daily News reports Leo Dicaprio found himself swarmed by big, bouncy Italians the other night at Bungalow 8. While shaking hands with the well-muscled fans, he whispered, "Who the hell are these guys?" They turned out to be the AC Milan soccer team.

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