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9:05 PM ET, January 12, 2007

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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, TV Squad and Best Week Ever
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thefutoncritic.com:
BRAVO INKS PRODUCTION DEAL FOR NEW SERIES 'TIM GUNN'S GUIDE TO STYLE'  —  [NOTE: The following article is a press release issued by the aforementioned network and/or company.  Any errors, typos, etc. are attributed to the original author.  The release is reproduced solely for the dissemination of the enclosed information.]
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.
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TMZ.com:
Paula's On... TV  —  Paula Abdul's press tour to promote the new season of "American Idol" spun out of control today when she landed in the Pacific Northwest.  —  Paula's curious "appearance" on Seattle's Q13 FOX Morning News took a fast nose dive as the pint-sized Idol judge slurred and giggled her way through the interview.
Discussion: KCPQ-TV, stereogum and Holy Candy
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
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Lindsay, Cameron and Drew???  —  BFFs Drew and Cameron both just broke up with their long term boyfriends so we knew we'd see more of them together these days.  What we're shocked to see is these two single girls hanging out with LL.  The trio had a girls night out at Hyde this week.
Discussion: Jossip
 
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X17 Online:
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New York Post:
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From Mediagazer:

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

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

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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