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Dom DeLuise Dies — We've just learned that Dom DeLuise — who starred in such classics as “The Cannonball Run” and “Blazing Saddles” and was the voice of Pizza the Hut in “Spaceballs” — died last night in a Los Angeles hospital. — We're told he passed away peacefully in his sleep at around 6 PM.
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Exclusive Image: Miss California Carrie Prejean Exposed — TheDirty.com Exclusive: Self-proclaimed bible thumper Miss California, Carrie Prejean, should start pointing the finger at herself for her own indiscretions. TheDirty.com has received exclusive images of the homophobic debutante …
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Miss California Nude Picture — Carrie Prejean Naked Photo Scandal — Carrie, Carrie, Carrie....What are you doing? Trying to preserve the “honor” of “traditional marriage” by taking topless photos of your new tetas we see. What would Jesus say?! — NSFW Topless Photo of Miss California After The Jump!
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Liza Hamm / People.com:
Jon Gosselin's Mystery Woman Breaks Her Silence — The Gosselin family — The woman who set blogs ablaze last week for stepping out with Jon Gosselin has come forward to say that there's absolutely nothing romantic going on between her and the married reality star of TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8.
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Hugh Hefner Confirms Heidi Montag Playboy Rumors — Playboy boss Hugh Hefner has confirmed reports newlywed Heidi Montag is to bare all for the men's magazine. The Hills star, who wed longtime boyfriend and reality TV co-star Spencer Pratt last week, has let it slip she's in talks to pose naked …
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Jay A. Fernandez / Hollywood Reporter:
Fox plans new ‘Used Guys’ — Ben Stiller, Reese Witherspoon circling project — “Used Guys” just might be re-activated. — The high-concept sci-fi comedy, kneecapped by Fox several years ago, is rising again in a new guise. While the earlier incarnation would have seen Jay Roach directing Ben Stiller …
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Simon Cowell Says Kara DioGuardi Will Be Back on Idol — Good news for Kara DioGuardi, who recently said she's only on Idol for one season: Simon Cowell says he'll see you next year. — Kara will be back, Cowell told Ellen DeGeneres during a taping of her talk show set to air Tuesday …
People.com:
Katy Perry Buys a Flying Pig Ring for Swine Flu — Photo by: Demis Maryannakis / Splash News Online; katyperry.buzznet.com — Only Katy Perry could find just the right bling for a global pandemic. — “Since swine flu is super trendy I wanted to make sure I was in style with my swine flu ring! …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Smash-Up Occurs on Set of Nicolas Cage Movie — A New York chase sequence for Nicolas Cage's latest film got out of hand - literally - when a car being driven by a stuntman skidded out of control and crashed into a Times Square restaurant, injuring two pedestrians in its path.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Hugh Jackman, Seeds planting pics — Actor to star in ‘Wolverine’ sequel, ‘Carousel’ — Hugh Jackman and Seed Productions partner John Palermo are ramping up several projects for the “Wolverine” star. — Fox and Seed are in development on a sequel to “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” …
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Jessica Herndon / People.com:
Drummer Meg White to Marry Guitarist Jackson Smith — The White Stripes drummer Meg White is engaged to guitarist Jackson Smith, the son of iconic rockers Patti Smith and Fred Smith, White's rep tells PEOPLE. — “I can confirm Meg and Jackson will be married some time this year,” says the rep.
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E! Online:
Spoiler Chat: Is Trek Star Quinto Leaving Heroes for Good? — Now that Star Trek is taking off in such spectacular fashion, could Heroes star Zachary Quinto be taking advantage of Sylar's shape-shifting power to vanish from the show forever? — Plus, does Serena get her paws on Gossip Girl herself?
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Christina Aguilera going ‘Burlesque’ — Diva makes screen debut in Screen Gems pic — Christina Aguilera will make her screen debut for Screen Gems in “Burlesque,” a contemporary musical that Steven Antin will direct. Antin wrote a script that was revised by “Erin Brockovich” scribe Susannah Grant.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Denise Richards Will Never Sing in Public Again — Denise Richards wants you to know that there's a very good reason she sang “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” the other day at a Chicago Cubs game. — And, unlike other onscreen vixens like Leighton Meester, it certainly has nothing …
The Sun:
Cat Stevens accuses Coldplay — The veteran singer, now known as YUSUF ISLAM, claims his 1970s track Foreigner Suite is the basis of the rockers' mega hit Viva La Vida. — That brings to three the number of people claiming CHRIS MARTIN and his gang have ripped them off.
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Nia Vardalos Explains How She Lost 40 Lbs. — When Nia Vardalos hit the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday night, onlookers couldn't help but notice that the star was noticeably slimmer. The My Big Fat Greek Wedding actress shed 40 lbs. with diet, exercise - and some tough sacrifices.
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Maid Says Victoria Principal Held Her at Gunpoint — When nature calls, it's apparently unfortunate to work for Victoria Principal. — A former maid to the Dallas star is suing the actress for assault, as well as emotional distress and false imprisonment.
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X17 Online:
The Curious Case Of Halle Berry's Bump — I know, I KNOW, Halle's had a berry little bump for a while now, and she's probably not preggers again, but these pictures (from this past weekend and the Wolverine premiere last Tuesday) speak for themselves! — Whaddya think - just a big lunch …
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Rihanna Makes First Red Carpet Appearance Since Alleged Chris Brown Attack — Rihanna returned to the red carpet Monday in her first major public appearance since the alleged Chris Brown attack. — Clad in a Dolce and Gabbana suit and bow tie, the singer, 21, was the last celebrity to arrive …
Gina Serpe / Yahoo! News:
Rihanna Cancels Comeback Concert — Los Angeles (E! Online) - Don't call it a comeback...'cause it isn't one just yet. — Just a month after Rihanna was booked for her first public performance since her alleged assault by Chris Brown, the show has been abruptly scrapped.
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