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11:20 AM ET, January 13, 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.
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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
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.]
Adam Nichols / NY Daily News:
Score for Scientology?  —  Cruise may have lured Becks  —  Scientology's chief cheerleader Tom Cruise helped tempt David Beckham to L.A., fueling speculation the soccer ace and his wife may become the church's next celebrity converts.  —  Beckham said yesterday a late-night phone chat with the …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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TMZ.com:   Start Spreading the News — Ronaldo to NY?
Noelle Hancock / Us Weekly:
Britney Squires Her New Guy About Town  —  Britney Spears, 25, hit the grand opening of Sideways Restaurant in Hollywood, California, on Thursday night with model, actor and boating partner Isaac Cohen, 25.  —  We wish we could tell you more about him and his life philosophies, but unfortunately, his MySpace page was recently removed.
Discussion: The Superficial
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A Socialite's Life:
Britney Spears, Cleaning Up MySpace One Page At A Time
TMZ.com:
Brit's Club Tour Rages On
Discussion: pop on the pop and We Love Celebs!
Lburch / A Socialite's Life:
Mischa Barton Out as Face of Bebe  —  (Mavrix Photo)  —  And Rebecca Romijn is in. … More photos of Mischa Barton with her puppy after the jump.  —  Rebecca Romijn next face of Bebe [FemaleFirst]
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FemaleFirst:   Rebecca Romijn next face of Bebe
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
X17 Online:
Back To Normal For Jennifer Garner  —  Last time we bumped into Jennifer Garner, the press was all over her like black on Lindsay Lohan, but it seems like things have quieted down for the former Alias star.  When we spotted her, with baby Violet, leaving FrontRunners in Brentwood after checking …
Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
TGI Beckham!  —  We are so excited that the Beckhams are moving to the states!  Well, us and everybody else!  David said the decision was a difficult one and he even called up his good friend Tom Cruise for advice.  Tom evidently told him that LA was a pretty cool place and filled …
Discussion: The Sun
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
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.
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.
Black Entertainment:
FAITH EVANS IS PREGNANT: BET says singer had to cancel 'Celebration of Gospel' appearance because OBGYN put her on bed rest.  —  *Faith Evans was due to perform on BET's "Celebration of Gospel" taping next weekend in Los Angeles, but the R&B singer had to cancel per doctor's orders because she is pregnant.
Just Jared:
McDreamy has McStyle  —  Patrick Dempsey is absolutely everywhere, promoting his new film Freedom Writers co-starring Hilary Swank (out in theaters now).  The former McGeeky dishes it in the February 2007 issue of InStyle magazine:
Chris Auchterlonie / Splash News Online:
Which Kelly do you prefer?  —  Kelly Clarkson stepped out in New York without wearing an makeup and looking nothing like her American Idol self.  It is amazing what makeup artists can do.  —  Brutal.  —  Pictures by Jackson Lee
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 …
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
Just Jared:
J.Lo's 'DanceLife' Kicks Off Monday  —  Counting down the minutes to MTV's new reality TV series, DanceLife, which follows six dancers trying to achieve their dreams and break into professional dance.  Pictured above left to right: Celestina, Nolan, Jersey, Blake, Kenny, and Staci.
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
Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna / People.com:
Heather Locklear Confirms Taste in Men: 'Rock Stars'  —  Heather Locklear has not changed her taste in men.  —  Despite divorcing two musicians - Supernova drummer Tommy Lee and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora - the actress has a soft spot for musicians.
Discussion: Glitterati
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Popsugar / Insanely addictive:
Heather Still Wants a Rock Star
Discussion: Style Watch
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
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Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
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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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