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5:50 PM ET, February 21, 2009

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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Kenan Thompson: Chris Brown Could Still Perform on SNL  —  Chris Brown will have a difficult time salvaging his music career after allegedly attacking girlfriend Rihanna in L.A. two weeks ago, one venue hasn't closed its doors to him.  —  Saturday Night Live might still consider having …
Discussion: Extra and Bossip.com
Chicago Tribune:
Many teens blame Rihanna, say dating violence normal  —  1 in 10 teens suffer abuse in romantic relationships, and many think it's often justified  —  Ed Loos, a junior at Lake Forest High School, said a common reaction among students to Chris Brown's alleged attack on Rihanna goes something like this: “Ha!
Discussion: Jezebel
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Jennifer Aniston Headed to the Academy Awards  —  Jennifer Aniston will be at the Oscars!  —  I can exclusively reveal that Ms. Aniston will present an award on Sunday night with funnyman Jack Black.  —  Whether she and boyfriend John Mayer walk the red carpet together remains a mystery.
TMZ.com:
Guess what she looks like now  —  Grace, age unknown, resurfaced on her IMDB page, looking unencumbered.  —  According to a religious website, Grace turned down the role of Meadow Soprano on “The Sopranos” because she did not want to condone profanity or promiscuity.
Discussion: Arts and Faith
TMZ.com:
And the Winner Isn't ...  There's a reputed leaked memo circulating online revealing the winners of tomorrow's Oscar ceremony.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tells TMZ it's bogus.  —  The memo gives Academy officers a heads up on the winners, but officials say no such memo exists.
Discussion: BBC and Daily Contributor
TMZ.com:
Paula Deen Gets Served!  —  The woman who brought you the Paula Deen Egg Mold has just been sued over the Paula Deen Egg Mold.  —  The kitchen queen allegedly inked a deal with Nitches, Inc., a company claiming exclusive rights to peddle Paula's knick knacks.
TMZ.com:
Rihanna Emerges  —  With her head down and wearing sunglasses, Rihanna was spotted on her way to an airport in the L.A. area on Thursday — the night before her 21st birthday.  —  See Also
E! Online:
Britney May Be Trying to Break Away From Daddy's Control  —  Was Britney Spears trying to make a break for it?  Or does some avid fan just want her to be able to run free like the wind?  —  A woman claiming to be Britney left three voice mails last month asking an attorney for help …
Discussion: Gabby Babble and popdirt.com
TMZ.com:
Brad Pitt Blows It  —  Here it is folks — crime of the century.  Brad Pitt flagrantly running a stop sign yesterday in Bev Hills.  —  Brad was in a big hurry as he left the building of his manager, came to a stop sign at busy Wilshire Blvd. and ignored it.
Tim Nixon / The Sun:
Beyonce - you're not a single lady … Wearing a vest and tiny shorts, his stunning wife BEYONCE KNOWLES frolics with a male model on a sunny beach in Malibu.  —  Though it should be stressed their touchy-feely antics are all in the name of make believe - the Single Ladies star hit the sand to shoot her new video.
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog
themediabuffet.com:
TMZ Pays $62,500.00 to Law Enforcement Source for Bloody & Battered Rihanna Photo  —  Same source who revealed the $22k amount paid for Octo-Mom 8 Month prego-belly pic and $165k amount paid to Thomas Riccio in 2007 for hidden tape of OJ break-in, reveals pricetag on battered Rihanna pic.
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Lacey Schwimmer Dishes on Dancing with Jackass Star Steve-O  —  In 2008, dancer Lacey Schwimmer went from So You Think You Can Dance veteran to Dancing With the Stars newbie with a few fleet turns of the foot.  And in a stellar showing, she took Lance Bass all the way to the finals before going on a nationwide tour with the show.
Discussion: Extra and Reality TV Scoop
David Caplan / People.com:
Clay Aiken Leaves Record Label  —  The rumors started when his likeness was removed from his record's Web site and now Clay Aiken is setting the record straight: the former American Idol has parted ways with RCA Records, Aiken's rep has confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE.
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Eileen Finan / People.com:
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Lynda Obst / The Atlantic Online:
A Diminished Oscar Season
Discussion: Carpetbagger and Awards Daily
TMZ.com:
Celeb Screenwriter's Former GF - He Brutalized Me
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Peter Sciretta / /Film:
Superman Returns Sequel To Be Titled Superman Unleashed?
Discussion: AceShowBiz.com and The Movie Blog
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Claire Atkinson / Broadcasting & Cable:
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Discussion: Perez Hilton
Sarah Rollo / Digital Spy:
First three ‘Idol’ wannabes make Top 12
Neil Smith / BBC:
Kate's Oscar fate
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared