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2:30 AM ET, January 22, 2009

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ETonline:
GEORGE CLOONEY'S ‘ER’ FATE REVEALED  —  ET has the details...  Sources confirm to Entertainment Tonight the future of George Clooney's role on “ER.”  —  Sources confirm to Entertainment Tonight that George Clooney will be filming scenes for an appearance on “ER” this week.
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PEOPLE TV Watch:
George Clooney Headed Back to ER  —  George Clooney has agreed to come back to the show that launched his career: ER.  —  Sources close to the series tell PEOPLE that ER co-creator John Wells has ordered a closed set to keep Clooney's appearance under wraps.
Discussion: CandyKirby.com and TV Envy
TMZ.com:
K-Fed's New Gal Plays Mommy for Brit's Kids  —  Britney's not gonna like this.  —  K-Fed and his new girlfriend, Victoria Prince, took Sean Preston and Jayden James out for lunch at a Japanese restaurant in Fresno this weekend — where Prince played the role of interim mom.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
PHOTO: Kevin Federline Appears to Have Packed on the Pounds  —  Kevin Federline appears to have packed on major pounds.  —  He showed off a fuller figure while golfing with a pal in Los Angeles Tuesday.  His ex Shar Jackson explained to Us last March that the 31-year-old rapper (who looked chunky last year) 31, had “daddy weight!
Joey Bartolomeo / People.com:
The Jonas Brothers Surprise the Obama Girls  —  Malia and Sasha Obama; Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas  —  On their first night in the White House, Malia and Sasha Obama quickly learned the perks of being first daughters.  —  While their parents were making their rounds at the inaugural balls …
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Mary Beth / INF Daily:
THE JONAS BROTHER SURPISE THE OBAMA GIRLS AT WHITE HOUSE SCAVENGER HUNT
Discussion: Access Hollywood
Karina Longworth / SpoutBlog:
Sundance Fistfight!  DIRT Gets Dirty.  —  About an hour ago, text messages started to fly around Park City, regarding an altercation between film critic John Anderson and producer (and Big Lebowski inspiration) Jeff Dowd in the restaurant at the Yarrow Resort.
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Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Girl Gone Wild: Sarah Larson Grinds Multiple Men, Goes Home With Ashlee Simpson's Ex  —  Girl Gone Wild: Sarah Larson Grinds Multiple Men, Goes Home With Ashlee Simpson's Ex |  Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson Rekindle Love |  Blunt & Krasinksi Still Pretending To Be Single …
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Hudson Emerges, Smiles  —  Jennifer Hudson hasn't been seen out in public since her horrible family tragedy last October, but the singer/actress reappeared in Florida a few days ago looking in better spirits.  —  We're told she was out with her fiancé, looking for a new bed.
Discussion: Celebrity Smack!
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Mary Beth / INF Daily:   EXCLUSIVE FIRST PICTURES: JENNIFER HUDSON ABLE TO SMILE AFTER FAMILY TRAGEDY
Jennifer Trevorrow / Entertainmentwise:
John Mayer Dumps Jennifer Aniston...Again?  —  The couple have reportedly gone their separate ways for the ninth time...  Jennifer Aniston and singer boyfriend John Mayer have reportedly called it a day on their on-again, off-again romance.  —  The couple - who haven't been pictured together since …
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Sex and the City Stars Commit to Sequel!  —  Big news, Sex addicts!  —  Us Weekly reports in its newest issue that Sarah Jessica Parker, 43, Kim Cattrall, 52, Cynthia Nixon, 42, and Kristin Davis, 43, have agreed to appear in the sequel to Sex and the City: The Movie.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
New Moon Casting Scoop!  Dakota Fanning as Jane?  —  Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Peter Sorel / Summit Entertainment  —  Dakota Fanning...with fangs?  —  It's possible.  I can exclusively report that the 14-year-old child star—she turns 15 on Feb. 23—is in talks to play Jane opposite …
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Katy Perry Takes a Vow of Celibacy  —  Katy Perry won't be kissing a boy — or girl — anytime soon.  —  “I've actually taken a vow of celibacy this year,” she tells the new issue of TV Guide.  “No kissing anyone.  Just my cat, Kitty Purry.”  —  The singer, 24, and her beau …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and F-Listed
Paul Thompson / Daily Mail:
John Travolta threatened by alleged extortion plotters over a photo of his dying son, Jett … Grieving John Travolta is the centre of an alleged extortion plot that is said to involve a photograph of his son Jett that was taken as he was dying.  —  He was contacted by a pair of alleged extortionists …
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OK! Magazine:   Police Investigate Extortion Demands on Travoltas
TMZ.com:
“Gossip Girl” Star — My Show or My Kid  —  A main character in “Gossip Girl” may be killed off, depending on what a judge rules tomorrow.  —  Kelly Rutherford, who plays Lily van der Woodsen, was in court this morning, asking an L.A. County Superior Court judge to green light her request …
Discussion: Starzlife and Us Weekly
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Ken Lee / People.com:   Kelly Rutherford, Husband Ordered to Testify in Custody Case
Hollywoodtuna:
Amanda Bynes' Sexy Single Revenge  —  Now that Amanda Bynes is single she's been out on the town strutting her stuff and looking pretty damn good doing it.  There's nothing like a break up to get a chick motivated again, they lose some weight, wear shorter skirts and aren't afraid to show off for the paparazzi.
New York Times:
Kennedy Withdraws Senate Bid  —  Caroline Kennedy announced early Thursday that she was withdrawing from consideration for the vacant Senate seat in New York, startling the New York political world after weeks in which she was considered a top contender for the post.
No Doubt:
No Doubt Announces 2009 Summer Tour  —  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 21, 2009  —  No Doubt Announces 2009 Summer Tour With Special Guest Paramore  —  The Sounds, Janelle Monae and Bedouin Soundclash To Support on Select Dates
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
No Doubt Announces Summer Tour
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
Brendon Connelly / /Film:
New Up Clip From Sony Keynote  —  You read that right - it was Sony showcasing Pixar's latest, not Disney/Pixar themselves, or even Apple (the event also had a Dreamworks moment, but that's nothing to do with this).  —  The exclusive Up trailer - embedded below - showed some brilliant …
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler and Cinematical
 
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New York Post:
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Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

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