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3:10 PM ET, July 11, 2009

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Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Ryan Reynolds is the “Green Lantern”  —  Ryan Reynolds has landed the coveted role of “Green Lantern,” getting the starring role in Warner Bros.' live-action film based on the DC Comics hero.  —  Martin Campbell will direct.  The studio is still working on the picture's budget, but production is expected to begin in January.
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Ryan Reynolds cast as ‘Green Lantern’  —  Actor beat out Cooper, Timberlake for coveted superhero role  —  And then there was one.  —  After an intense months-long search, Warner Bros. has settled on Ryan Reynolds as its choice to play “Green Lantern,” the studio's live-action tentpole based on the DC Comics hero.
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:   Source: Justin Timberlake Not Considered for Green Lantern Role
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Angelina Jolie Makes Quiet Visit To Support The Troops  —  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Angelina Jolie may be one of the world's biggest stars, but she was able to make a quiet visit to some members of the United States Military last month without the glare of paparazzi lenses.
Discussion: Gabby Babble
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Just Jared:
Angelina Jolie Flies Shiloh & Zahara!  —  Angelina Jolie disembarks her private plane with her children Shiloh, 3, and Zahara, 4, after a completed flight on Friday in California.  —  Looks like Angie, 34, gave her two daughters a ride in the sky.  What a cool mom!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Resumes Flying Lessons
Discussion: Telegraph and Lifeline Live
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian: I Lost 20 Pounds!  —  Her sister Kim may be the one with the famous figure, but this time, it's Khloe Kardashian who is showing off her svelte new shape.  —  “I recently just lost 20 pounds!” the reality star told Usmagazine.com at the Three-O Vodka Bubble launch party in NYC Thursday.
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Maura Tierney illness delays ‘Parenthood’  —  NBC drama postpones production, moves to midseason  —  NBC's new fall drama series “Parenthood” has been pushed to midseason because of an illness of one of the stars, Maura Tierney.  —  The series, a contemporary reimagining of the 1989 feature …
William Keck / TV Guide Magazine:
Matt Damon's Entourage Cameo Revealed!  —  Matt Damon has shot a top-secret airport scene for Entourage's sixth season finale.  “It wasn't hard to get him,” executive producer, Doug Ellin, tells TV Guide Magazine.  “Matt came on the phone with me and wanted to do something that focused on his charity …
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:   Matt Damon Plays “Stalkerish” Character on Entourage
TMZ.com:
Jackson's Knack for Picking Friendly Docs  —  Michael Jackson had a way of picking doctors who became such close friends with him that the doctor-patient distinction became blurred.  —  Dr. Alex Farshchian from Miami was “awe-struck” by Jackson, according to former L.A. County Sheriff's …
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TMZ.com:
Jackson Self-Injecting Demerol, Doctor Says
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Brody's Girlfriend: I Swear The Hills Is So Real  —  The Hills is like totally real.  —  OK, we really don't believe that either, but don't try convincing the “cast” it's a whole bunch of fakeness.  —  Brody Jenner's girlfriend, former Playboy playmate Jayde Nicole, insists The Hills is authentic...
Discussion: Anything Hollywood
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Custody Hearing for Michael Jackson's Kids Delayed  —  A guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's kids has been delayed another week, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Superior Court tells Usmagazine.com in a statement.  —  The request was made by attorneys for Katherine Jackson, Joe Jackson and Debbie Rowe.
Discussion: Extra
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X17 Online:
Joe Jackson REALLY Wants Custody Of The Kids!
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TMZ.com:
Jon Gosselin — Hardy Up for Cash?  —  Jon Gosselin doesn't have a relationship or a job — but one of those things is about to change.  —  Christian Audigier, one of the head honchos over at the Ed Hardy clothing line, tells us he's offering Jonny boy a job — and the two are meeting today in St. Tropez …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
The Sun:
Brit's a faith stealer  —  So it's no surprise she's considering converting to Judaism to show her commitment to new bloke JASON TRAWICK.  —  The singer has been spotted wearing a necklace with the Star of David symbol on during her world tour.  —  She has even recruited a rabbi to help her study the faith.
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Anything Hollywood:
Britney Spears' Ex Adnan Ghalib Going to trial
TMZ.com:
Name Those Curves!  —  Can you guess whose slammin' body emerged on the beach in Ibiza this week?
Tim Parks / Digital Spy:
Watson: 'I'll have no life after Potter'  —  Emma Watson has revealed her belief that her life will take a drastic turn after the Harry Potter franchise is complete.  —  The 19-year-old actress, who plays Hermione Granger in the popular film series, admitted that she is frightened …
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Rupert Grint Says Kissing Emma Watson Was ‘Strange’ & ‘Weird’
Discussion: Digital Spy and Gabby Babble
 
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Jason Priestley and wife welcome a baby boy in LA
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TMZ.com:
Gisele — Baby Girl on Board?
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

 
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