Top News:
Robert D. McFadden / New York Times:
Bettie Page, Queen of Pinups, Dies at 85 — Bettie Page, a legendary pinup girl whose photographs in the nude, in bondage and in naughty-but-nice poses appeared in men's magazines and private stashes across America in the 1950s and set the stage for the sexual revolution of the rebellious '60s, died Thursday in Los Angeles.
RELATED:
Bob Thomas / Associated Press:
1950s pinup model Bettie Page dies in LA at 85 — LOS ANGELES - Bettie Page, the 1950s secretary-turned-model whose controversial photographs in skimpy attire or none at all helped set the stage for the 1960s sexual revolution, died Thursday. She was 85. — Page was placed on life support …
Louis Sahagun / Los Angeles Times:
Bettie Page dies at 85; pinup queen played a key role in the sexual revolution of the 1960s and later became a cult figure — Bettie Page, the brunet pinup queen with a shoulder-length pageboy hairdo and kitschy bangs whose saucy photos helped usher in the sexual revolution of the 1960s, has died.
Michael Y. Park / People.com:
Pin-up Legend Bettie Page Dies — Bettie Page, in her heyday — Bettie Page, the ever-smiling, zaftig brunette with trademark bangs who became one of America's most famous and notorious pin-up girls in the 1950s, died in Los Angeles Thursday after having her life support removed following a heart attack.
Michelle Tan / People.com:
Miley Cyrus Scores a Porsche! — Miley Cyrus — Even teen pop sensations can get hand-me-downs. — After earning her learner's permit on Wednesday, Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus, who turned16 Nov. 23, received an early Christmas present: Her mom, Tish, handed over the keys to her Porsche Cayenne.
RELATED:
ETonline:
EXCLUSIVE: KATE WALSH'S HUSBAND FILES FOR DIVORCE — ET breaks news that “Private Practice” star Kate Walsh's husband Alex Young has filed for divorce from the actress. ET was first to obtain the divorce filing. — In divorce papers, Young cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
RELATED:
Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Scoop: Abdul as good as gone from ‘Idol’ — Plus: Bronx Mowgli's baby pictures aren't for sale; Mary-Kate not pregnant — According to a source close to Paula Abdul, the “Idol” judge is seriously considering not returning to the show at all. “She's all but done,” says the source.
Discussion:
CelebWarship, RADAR, Mark Pasetsky's Cover Awards, TV Envy, mjsbigblog and reality blurred
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Full House Remake “Completely Dead” — Have mercy! — Just as Warner Brothers officially shoots down rumors of a Gossip Girl spinoff, I've just been told by a reliable inside source that John Stamos is no longer pitching a “semi-remake” of Full House. — “We couldn't make the deal,” says the source, who is close to the project.
RELATED:
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston: I “Wasn't Trying to Make Any Statement” With Naked GQ Pic — At Thursday's Los Angeles premiere of Marley & Me, Jennifer Aniston spoke out for the first time about her naked GQ cover. — “I wasn't trying to make any statement,” said the 39-year-old actress, who wears only a tie on the cover.
“ShockTillYouDrop.com:
Nightmare on Elm Street is Go, Shooting in Spring — Platinum Dunes is going to continue its working relationship with Warner Bros. and New Line for A Nightmare on Elm Street . Since Comic-Con in July, it was unknown whether producers Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form were going to be involved …
New York Post:
‘DESPERATE’ DAYS FOR BOLTON — IT'S getting messy between “Desperate Housewives” star Nicollette Sheridan and her former fiance, pop crooner Michael Bolton. — In May, the lovebirds bought a mansion in LA's exclusive Hidden Hills area from Melissa Etheridge and her wife Tammy Lynn Michaels …
Nicholas White / People.com:
Ex-Idol Producer Responds to Paula Abdul — A former American Idol producer is firing back at Paula Abdul, who criticized the show for allowing alleged stalker Paula Goodspeed to audition. — “You do not take somebody in that room that you believe is a danger to herself or a danger to Paula …
Nicole Sperling / EW.com:
‘Twilight’ sequel: ‘New Moon’ director will be Chris Weitz — There will be a new director atop the Twilight franchise: and he'll be a man. Sources tell EW.com that Summit Entertainment is about to hire Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass) as the shepherd for New Moon, the second installment …
Andrei Harmsworth / Metro.co.uk:
X Factor chaos after star Rihanna ‘quits’ JLS show — Rihanna backs out and leaves X Factor's JLS in the lurch — This year's X-Factor final has been thrown into chaos after Umbrella superstar Rihanna pulled out of performing with boyband hopefuls JLS at the last minute.
Sebastian / The Quentin Tarantino Archives:
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS STILL IMAGES SURFACE — It was only a matter of time, was it. You thought December started somewhat slow in the Inglourious Basterds news department? I thought so, too. But thanks to filmz.ru (thanks to equilibrium blog for the heads up, kudos to the Cinefacts forums) …
Billboard:
Exclusive: Eminem Talks New Album, Book — Eminem has revealed details of his long-awaited new album, “Relapse,” in an exclusive interview with Billboard, conducted via email. The set is due next spring from Shady/Interscope. — Eminem is working on “Relapse” with longtime collaborator Dr. Dre …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Blind Items: I Guess....You Guess.... WHICH handsome TV host is thought by patrons of at least one gay bar to be in the closet? As the stud discusses dating women, they hoot and holler, and hurl insults at the screen. (Page Six) — It's obviously Reeg! For real, though.
Discussion:
OH NO!!
POPSUGAR:
Kate Winslet Gives Us Plenty to Read About — Kate Winslet may not have been wearing another hot dress, but she still looked great in all black at a screening of The Reader in London earlier today. Besides being back on her home turf, she has plenty to smile about now that Golden Globe nominations have been announced.
