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8:10 AM ET, January 23, 2009

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RADAR:
KELLY OSBOURNE BACK TO REHAB  —  In a tearful conversation, Sharon Osbourne confirmed that daughter Kelly, 23, was back in rehab.  —  “Yeah, Kelly's in rehab,” the matriarch of the Osbourne clan confirmed to RadarOnline.com.  —  “What else can we say?  She knew that it was the right thing …
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Patrick Swayze Plans to Pen a Memoir  —  Patrick Swayze is planning to write a memoir with his wife Lisa, according to a source close to the actor.  —  Despite reports, the source says that Swayze, who is battling pancreatic cancer, will not write an inspirational book.
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Kate Ward / EW.com:
Patrick Swayze to pen book with wife  —  Actor-dancer-singer Patrick Swayze will soon be able to add “author” to his list of credentials.  Sources say The Beast star — who is currently undergoing a very public battle with pancreatic cancer — will be taking offers next week for a book co-written with his wife, Lisa.
Christina Tapper / Style Watch:
Angelina and Brad React to His and Hers Oscar Nods  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may want to dust off the mantle and make room for matching his and her Oscar trophies after picking up Best Actor and Best Actress nominations Thursday.  —  Pitt, whose film, The Curious Case …
Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Hayden Panettiere's Father Pleads No Contest to Beating Wife  —  Hayden Panettiere's father pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor battery for allegedly hitting his wife, and was sentenced to two years probation.  —  Alan Lee Panettiere, 49, also was ordered by the Beverly Hills Superior Court judge …
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Mandi Bierly / EW.com:
‘Twilight’: If Dakota Fanning is Jane, who should be Alec?  —  With news that Dakota Fanning will meet with New Moon director Chris Weitz next week to formally discuss her being offered the role of vampire Jane in the Twilight sequel, it's time for us to help Weitz find his Alec, Jane's bloodsucker brother.
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Just Jared:   Taylor Lautner is Spit Sexy
Larry Carroll / MTV:
Kristen Stewart Confident In Taylor Lautner, Chris Weitz For ‘New Moon’
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Rachel Porter / Daily Mail:
It's a confession few mothers would ever make.  But here, one woman asks... So why can't I LOVE my own daughter? … Shelley Price can't stop the tears from falling as she makes her startling confession.  —  The mother-of-two is in the living room of her home in Halling, Kent, surrounded by all the usual signs of a busy family life.
Nelson X / AVN:
Grammy-winning artist says he may perform bisexual scene  —  Grammy-winning artist Kanye West's dislike of gold-diggers may be one of the reasons the Chi-town native is flirting with bisexuality.  But does the sight of another man's junk make Kanye feel stronger, or is he just courting controversy to promote his latest CD?
Lorrie Lynch / Who's News Blog:
Exclusive: Elisabeth Moss engaged!  —  As I'm busy packing and settling up last-minute details for my trip to this weekend's SAG Awards, our Kathy Rowings took a few minutes to talk to one of the nominees, Elisabeth Moss.  Kathy reports that the Mad Men actress, who's nominated for her lead role …
Discussion: E! Online, AceShowBiz.com and OH NO!!
Access Hollywood:
Stamps Honoring Nicole Kidman & Russell Crowe Unveiled In Australia  —  Nicole Kidman,Cate Blanchett,Australian,News,Russell Crowe  —  The stamps honoring Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe have been unveiled in the stars' homeland.  —  As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Nicole …
Discussion: iVillage
Robert Kahn / Newsday:
Angelina Jolie to film spy thriller on Long Island  —  Angelina Jolie will film parts of an espionage thriller in March on Long Island.  —  Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi let slip Wednesday that the Hollywood actress would be on location at the former Grumman facility in Bethpage …
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Access Hollywood:
Heath Ledger's Family ‘Proud & So Excited’ Over His Oscar Nomination  —  Oscars,Heath Ledger,Awards Season,Australian,Celebrities  —  On the one-year anniversary of their brother's death, Heath Ledger's sisters addressed the media in Australia, sharing their joy over the late actor's Oscar nomination.
Discussion: iVillage, Fan Fare and Access Hollywood
Michael K / Dlisted:
Brad Pitt's Hot Dog Stand Is Open For Business  —  Bradley Pitt was posing at some photo call in France for THAT BENJAMIN BUTTON'S s**t with his crotch door open and his Willy Pitt ready to party.  It's Benjamin's button!  —  Anything to distract from that horizontal landing strip below his nose is fine by me.
Just Jared:
Kanye West Debuts More Louis Vuitton Shoes  —  Kanye West and LV creative director Marc Jacobs (in another skirt) show off a red Louis Vuitton shoe designed by Kanye during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday (January 22).  —  Earlier this month, Kanye showed off a white pair of loafers/sneakers that he also designed.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Andy Dick Opens Up About Sobriety, Bisexuality  —  On Friday's Tyra Banks Show, Andy Dick — who currently stars on VH1's Sober House with Dr. Drew — opens up about his battle with alcoholism and his bisexuality.  —  The 43-year old Dick — who has been charged a number of times with DUI …
Discussion: Socialite Life
Nathaniel R / Film Experience Blog:
Oscar Nomination Talking Points (Baker's Dozen)  —  There's so much to consider each Oscar Nomination morning but here are 13 interesting notes about the just announced nominees - the industry's own opinion on their ‘Best’ work.  —  13 Meryl Streep Continues To Make Things Difficult For Everyone Else
Phil / Egotastic!:
Helena Christensen Nude Pictures Prove She's Still Got It  —  In case you needed an more proof, these Helena Christensen nude pictures, taken at age 41, prove conclusively that once a Supermodel, always a Supermodel.  The model-turned-photographer stepped back in front of the lens once …
Discussion: popbytes
The Sun:
Lily's lesbian romp with twins  —  The outspoken singer — who caused outrage last year by defending cocaine — said she snogged the sisters after rubbing herself against the pair at a pal's home.  —  Lily, 23, also admitted she regularly had lesbian fantasies.
Fox News:
Paris Hilton Wants Another Bff  —  Even despite rumors that Paris Hilton's real BFF (sis Nicky) can't stand the winner of MTV's “My BFF” Brittany Flickinger , the older of the hotel heiresses is still on the lookout for yet another sidekick.  —  A casting call has just gone out to all peeps that are …
 
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