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7:10 PM ET, January 12, 2007

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 Top News: 
Anne Becker / Broadcasting & Cable:
Bravo Cancels Queer Eye, Gives Gunn, Abdul Shows  —  Project Runway den daddy Tim Gunn and pop star-turned American Idol judge Paul Abdul to series of their own.  The network was expected to tell television critics today at a presentation in Pasadena.  —  Bravo's pulling the plug on Queer Eye after five seasons and four years on TV.
Discussion: Felt Up and Best Week Ever
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New York Post:
REES TALKING TO PLAYBOY  —  WE may soon be seeing more of Katie Rees - who was fired last year as Miss Nevada after Donald Trump and the Miss USA team came across semi-nude pictures of her engaged in lesbian clinches with friends.  Spies say Rees is in talks to do a spread for Playboy after turning down …
Phil / Egotastic!:
These Sienna Miller Nude Sex Scenes Deserve an Oscar  —  From reshoots to Oscar talk, there's one part of Sienna Miller's new movie, Factory Girl that I've been really eager to see.  That part of course is the steamy, and raunchy Sienna Miller nude sex scene we told you about.
Pete Norman / People.com:
Madonna Calls Son a 'Champion Tantrum-Thrower'  —  Madonna got more than she bargained for when she adopted 1-year-old David from Malawi last year - but says she saw it as "saving a life."  —  "My social worker ... said, 'Good luck.  You're going to be making it up as you go along,' " …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Heather Still Wants a Rock Star  —  Last year was not a good one for Heather Locklear, what with her husband taking up with her best friend Denise (sorry, that's former best friend).  Now there's rumors that Denise and Richie are going to tie the knot in a romantic Italian ceremony!
Discussion: Style Watch
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Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna / People.com:   Heather Locklear Confirms Taste in Men: 'Rock Stars'
Carrie Borzilla-Vrenna / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez: 'My Life Had Become Uncomfortable'  —  Jennifer Lopez's big clubbing and partying days are over.  —  Since marrying Marc Anthony and settling down, the actress-singer says she has purposefully decided to lead a quieter life - if not out of the spotlight, at least a little less in it.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Paula Abdul "I've Never Been Drunk in My Life!"  —  First of all, thanks to all of you who sent me this amazing video of Paula Abdul's interview with a Seattle TV station yesterday morning.  Since Paula claims she's never been drunk in her life, this is probably the first time we're seeing her drunk.
Discussion: crunk and disorderly
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New York Post:
PEACE WITH STERN  —  ROSIE O'Donnell's war with Donald Trump continues to rage, but she's buried the hatchet with another longtime nemesis.  For years, O'Donnell and Howard Stern were at each others' throats, but the voluble "View" star is now gushing over the raucous Sirius shock jock …
Discussion: We Love Celebs!
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A Socialite's Life:   At Least Rosie's Making Nice With SOMEONE
A Socialite's Life:
Britney Spears, Cleaning Up MySpace One Page At A Time  —  We recently shared with you the identity of Britney's loser du jour whose MySpace page revealed that Isaac Cohen clearly should be seen and not heard.  However, it seems that the scrutiny of the world was a little too much for him to bear …
Discussion: Dlisted
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TMZ.com:
Brit's Club Tour Rages On
Discussion: pop on the pop and We Love Celebs!
People.com:
Justin & Cameron: The Final Days  —  Although Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz announced on Thursday that they had ended their romantic relationship, signs of the split had been evident for weeks, PEOPLE reports in its latest issue.  —  During Monday's kickoff of Timberlake's 36-date …
Shari Ornstein / People.com:
Shar Jackson Defends Kevin's Parenting Skills  —  Kevin Federline will get through his divorce with Britney Spears and come out of it stronger, his ex, Shar Jackson, tells PEOPLE.  —  "He's a trooper," says Jackson, who has two children, Kori, 4, and Kaleb, 2, with Federline.
Alexander Hitchen / National Enquirer:
ENQUIRER World Exclusive  —  LISTEN TO BOMBSHELL McCARTNEY TAPES!  —  Family charges abuse and cruelty  —  Paul McCartney abused his elderly father and his stepsister says he made sexual advances toward her — those are the outrageous claims of two of the former Beatle's family members …
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE: Britney Makes Things Difficult For Haters  —  Holy cow, what's the exact opposite of a wardrobe malfunction?  We ran into Britney Spears last night and every fashion choice she'd made was working overtime!  Britney was rocking a new tan and a new pair of boots as she left …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Jessica Simpson's "Not a Penis" is Creeping Out John Mayer  —  The long rumoured relationship between Jessica Simpson and John Mayer has finally gone public, as the couple spent the New Year together.  But it looks like Mayer might be embarrased by his new love.
Discussion: Bricks and Stones and POPSUGAR
NY Daily News:
Gray sorry for blue show  —  Macy Gray was nearly arrested in Barbados Wednesday night — on a charge of potty mouth.  Bajans take cursing very seriously — in fact, public profanity is against the law.  —  Fans at the Barbados Jazz Festival, who'd been grooving to Gray hits like "I Try …
Hollywoodtuna:
Jessica Alba Engaged To A Nobody?  —  Los Angeles, CA (AHN) - Men around the world may wail in disappointment and jealousy if the rumors that Jessica Alba is engaged turn out to be true.  The stunning "Sin City" star is dating first assistant director Cash Warren, who she met on the set of "The Fantastic Four."
Discussion: The Blemish and Smart
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Xtina Makes Scents  —  RECOMMENDED (0)  —  Christina Aguilera is looking to be more than just a "Genie in a Bottle."  For starters, she's wondering what else she can fit in that bottle.  —  Joining a club that boasts A-listers ranging from Jennifer Lopez to Jessica Simpson …
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Pete Blows It Again and Again and Again and...  Kate must love putting up with a bunch of crap.  How else could you explain the reason she stays with Pete?  He was recently snapped in Germany sneaking around with one of his groupies and during their holiday he was supposedly out trolling for drugs again.
Discussion: 3am
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Britney Plays Robin Hood to Homeless Man  —  The new year has put Britney Spears in a charitable mood.  —  The 25-year-old pop star had just withdrawn a large amount of cash from an ATM on Wednesday, and was stopped at the L.A. intersection of La Cienega Boulevard and Third Street when a homeless man approached her vehicle.
The Superficial:
Tara Reid has really excellent hair  —  Tara Reid showed up as a special guest to a cocktail party at Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival in Australia looking like she found a wig from a dumpster and threw it on.  My guess is she tried styling her hair by herself after a night of drinking and passed out halfway through.
B-Side / Newsgasm:
Nip Slip Alert!  The CW Lets One By!  —  Oh glorious day!  A new nip slip for the New Year!  —  On last night's episode of Beauty and the Geek, a model posed nude for an art-themed competition, but when her robe dropped, one intrepid areola escaped the wrath of the network blur.
Discussion: Best Week Ever
 
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TMZ.com:
Start Spreading the News — Ronaldo to NY?
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Take It To The Hills  —  It's been a whole day since we last checked …
Discussion: E! Online
The Superficial:
Angelina Jolie has beautiful arms
Discussion: Daily Mail
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Eva Sexes Up Ghost Rider
Just Jared:
J.Lo's 'DanceLife' Kicks Off Monday
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Lindsay, Cameron and Drew???
Discussion: Jossip
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Matthew's Perfect Date
Just Jared:
Vanessa Williams' Mug Shot
Katrina A. Goggins / Associated Press:
Brown's 5-year-old son left out of will
X17 Online:
Britney's Bombastic!  —  Britney's got her hot red satin bomber …
Starpulse:
Can Four Former Boy Band Stars Recapture Fame & Fortune?
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

 
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