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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.
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 …
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Associated Press:
‘Benjamin Button’ leads Oscars with 13 nominations — BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The romantic fantasy “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson, and a directing slot for David Fincher.
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Score Oscar Nods — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt both scored Academy Award nominations for their dramatic leading roles, it was announced Thursday. — In the Best Actress category, Jolie will face off against Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married); Melissa Leo …
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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:
Amy Winehouse Saves Woman from Drowning — While recovering from drug addiction on St. Lucia, Amy Winehouse has managed to save a drowning woman from a fate worse than death. Ok, just death. — According to The Sun, the Brit singer was on a beach in St. Lucia when she spotted Louise Williams …
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John Coles / The Sun:
Heroine Amy — A TOURIST told yesterday how recovering junkie AMY WINEHOUSE became her heroine — as she performed a Baywatch-style rescue on a beach. — Louise Williams, 39, was having a sailing lesson in the Caribbean when she was thrown out of her boat by a 6ft wave.
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.
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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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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 …
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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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.
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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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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Keira Knightley signs to play reclusive actress in ‘London Boulevard’ film … Keira Knightley signed tonight to star in a film loosely based on the Hollywood classic Sunset Boulevard, Mail Online can exclusively reveal. — The 23-year-old Oscar-nominated actress will play …
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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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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.
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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 …
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