Oh, brother (and sister)

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Oh, brother (and sister)

Celebrities have elevated sibling rivalry to an art form. Who has the upper hand among the brothers and sisters?

Celebrities have elevated sibling rivalry to an art form, but instead of vying for their parents' attention, they want the eyes of the public, and the paparazzi, on them. Jamie Lynn Spears, the 16-year-old 'Zoey 101' star, tried to steal sister Britney's thunder by announcing she is pregnant.

And it's no surprise who's atop Billboard's Buzz 100, which ranks the most discussed and blogged-about artists on the Internet: Miss Britney. Joining her in the top five are the Beatles, Radiohead, the cast of 'High School Musical 2' and Hannah Montana.

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has had a reality show, an album, a perfume, a sex tape, oh, and a trip to jail on alcohol-related reckless driving charges. Top that, Nicky!

Nicky Hilton has been a little quieter than Paris, working as a model and fashion designer. But she has one thing her big sister doesn't: her first divorce.

Charlie Sheen has had problems with drugs and women -- Heidi Fleiss, anyone? -- but his acting career has somehow weathered the storms.

Unlike his younger brother, Emilio Estevez changed his name to avoid riding the coat tails of their father Martin. And as a director, the former Brat Pack-er has frequently cast his dad and little brother in his films. Score one for Emilio!

While she used Jessica's success as a stepping stone, Ashlee Simpson wanted to be different, at least for a while. She released a punk album and dyed her hair dark, but it didn't last. She went blond again and had plastic surgery so she would more closely resemble her sister.

Rosanna Arquette got her big acting break with Madonna in 'Desperately Seeking Susan' in 1985, but we knew her two years earlier as the inspiration for Toto's Grammy-winning song 'Rosanna,' starting a family trend of famous significant others. She's been busy with interesting indie roles lately in such films as 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Crash' and 'Buffalo 66.'

Rosanna's little brother David, the youngest of the Arquette clan, landed his breakout role when he was cast in 'Scream.' But he got a lot more on the set, getting close to future wife Courteney Cox.

Patricia Arquette has had a long career, but her most recent success has been as star of the TV show 'Medium.' She can hold her own against her brother and sister in the celebrity hook-up department. She's married to Thomas Jane, and Nicolas Cage is her ex-husband.

Rob Lowe set the bar high early on, becoming a member of the Brat Pack. He has had roles in several television series, including 'The West Wing,' and his movie career was resurrected when he landed a role in the first Austin Powers. Yeah, Chad!

Chad Lowe has had several small roles in television. So what sets him apart from older brother Rob? Well, Chad has an Emmy, and an ex-wife who is a two-time Oscar winner.

Women, and men, loved Jake Gyllenhaal long before his Oscar-nominated role in 'Brokeback Mountain.' He also garnered lots of attention when he was dating Kirsten Dunst. Credit goes to big sister Maggie for making the introduction.

Maggie Gyllenhaal and her brother seem to be less competitive than some other siblings, having been in three movies together. But Maggie has pulled ahead in her personal life, having a daughter with actor Peter Saarsgard.

Ashley Olsen and her fraternal twin have had their careers tied together since they were babies, but lately they've been striking out on their own. She recently was linked to Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, something he denied.

We think Mary-Kate Olsen looks rather fetching here, but Blackwell compared her to a "tattered toothpick." Well, this tattered toothpick caught the eye of cycling champ Lance Armstrong! Wait -- or was that Ashley? OK, whichever one kissed Ben Kingsley, she's the toothpick.

Beyonce seems to have it all: she is a Grammy Award-winning singer, has a budding movie career, dates a mogul in the music industry, designs a fashion line and models for global advertising campaigns. How's her younger sister supposed to compete?

Solange Knowles, who'll release her second album next year, is sister to a nominee (Beyonce).

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Celebrities have elevated sibling rivalry to an art form, but instead of vying for their parents' attention, they want the eyes of the public, and the paparazzi, on them. Jamie Lynn Spears, the 16-year-old 'Zoey 101' star, tried to steal sister Britney's thunder by announcing she is pregnant.

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