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9:30 AM ET, August 21, 2009

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People.com:
Reality TV Star Charged with Murder in Model's Death  —  After Ryan Jenkins eluded an international manhunt and slipped across the Canadian border, authorities in Orange County charged the TV reality star Thursday with his wife's mutilation-murder and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
Discussion: Popeater, Celebrity Smack! and EW.com
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
VH1 Reality Star Charged With Murder, Considered “Armed and Dangerous”  —  At a press conference held by the Buena Park Police Department, Chief of Police Tom Monson promised a “vigorous pursuit of justice” of Jenkins, 32, who appeared on VH1 reality shows Megan Wants a Millionaire and I Love Money.
TMZ.com:
Ryan Jenkins Charged with Murder
Ken Lee / People.com:
Police Investigating Eric Dane Nude Tape  —  Even the police have the Eric Dane nude tape on replay.  —  The LAPD has confirmed that detectives are investigating a DVD provided to them in July from an unnamed source who claimed it “contained images that could link celebrities engaging in illegal activity.”
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Eric Dane Nude Tape Under Police Investigation  —  LAPD detectives confirm the Eric Dane nude tape is under investigation.  —  In a statement released to Usmagazine.com Wednesday, they state a DVD was given to them by an “unnamed source” on July 30, 2009.  “According to the source …
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DailyFill.com:
Bradley Cooper Chooses Renee Over Jenn; Ouch
Discussion: X17 Online, omg! and INF Daily
Ashley Mateo / Self.com:
Workout with Heidi Montag!  —  Say what you will about Heidi Montag, The Hills' actress rocks a killer body (and no, it's not all the result of a doctor visit!).  Heidi, who just posed for this month's issue of Playboy, hit the gym with trainer Chad Waterbury to get in shape before her photo shoot …
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Access Hollywood:
Billy Ray Cyrus On Miley's Pole Dance Controversy: She ‘Loves Entertaining People’  —  Billy Ray Cyrus,Miley Cyrus,Teen Choice Awards,Young Hollywood,TV,Celebrities  —  Billy Ray Cyrus has spoken out for the first time about daughter Miley Cyrus' provocative performance that included …
Discussion: X17 Online, EW.com and Perez Hilton
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TMZ.com:
Michael Jackson Burial Postponed, Daddy Says  —  Michael Jackson's burial is being postponed two days, according to his dad.  —  Joe Jackson tells TMZ the burial has been pushed to August 31, because there are things the family needs to get in order before Michael is laid to rest.
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Nikki Finke / Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily:
Kenny Ortega To Direct ‘Michael Jackson This Is It’; 2-Week Limited Global Run
Discussion: New York Magazine
Laurel / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jen Aniston and Gerard Butler Kissing On Set!  —  Despite denials of any offset romance, it seems like there is some truth to the rumors that Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have been getting cozy on the set of The Bounty.  A source who works on the movie told RadarOnline.com …
Discussion: Showbiz Spy and Gabby Babble
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Perez Hilton:
Maniston Caught Kissing Butler On Set, After The Cameras Stopped Rolling!
Discussion: Gossip Cop and iVillage
David Caplan / People.com:
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian: I Wish My Dad Was Alive  —  As Kourtney Kardashian and boyfriend Scott Disick relish in their baby bliss, the five-months-pregnant reality star tells PEOPLE that it's a “bittersweet” experience since her late father, attorney Robert Kardashian, isn't around to share in the joy.
Discussion: Popeater
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Kelley L. Carter / USA Today:
Heidi Klum makes it clear: Baby No. 4 will be her last  —  LOS ANGELES — Heidi Klum and Seal are waving the white flag.  —  The supermodel, 36, and her 46-year-old soul-singing husband are expecting their fourth child in October, and Klum says emphatically that it'll be their last.
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler and CocoPerez
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The Sun:
Courtney's turtle lovin'  —  Loopy ... Courtney gives fans an insight into her sex life  —  JUST when I thought COURTNEY LOVE couldn't get any more bonkers, she goes and posts a picture of herself in bed with a TURTLE on the web.  —  The HOLE rocker has taken to her Twitter account today …
Design / NY Daily News:
Nick Jonas who?  Miley caught in steamy makeout session with ‘Last Song’ co-star  —  Jennifer Garner experienced the dark side of fame, becoming the latest celebrity stalking victim.  —  Today's Top Picks … Best Of NYDN.com
Discussion: Pop Crunch and Oh No They Didn't!
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Singer Sticks Sword into “Excalibur” Redo  —  Warner Bros. has closed a rights deal to remake the 1981 “Excalibur,” with Bryan Singer producing and developing the picture as a potential directing vehicle.  —  Deal comes as Singer gets serious about making the New Line-Legendary co-production …
Jessica Herndon / People.com:
Christian Audigier Says Jon Gosselin ‘Is Not the Same as He Was’  —  Christian Audigier first saw Jon Gosselin while flipping through the channels and stopping on Jon & Kate Plus 8 - a much simpler time for the reality TV dad, he says.  —  “I was watching Jon and Kate and then I was seeing …
Dave McNary / Variety:
Hardwicke takes on ‘Riding Hood’  —  Director adds another project to growing stack  —  Catherine Hardwicke has added another project to her growing stack.  —  The “Twilight” helmer is signing on to Appian Way's “The Girl With the Red Riding Hood.”  —  Werewolf movie, written by David Johnson …
Discussion: /Film, I'm Not Obsessed and EW.com
DailyFill.com:
Octomom Admits She's A Terrible, Terrible Person  —  Then she admits she hasn't gotten laid in a decade.  Maybe there's some sort of correlation between the two, you think?  —  Octo-Mom Nadya Suleman expresses even more regret for trying to raise 14 kids on her own in a two-hour special that aired on FOX Wednesday night.
Discussion: Fan Fare
 
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Bill Carter / Media Decoder:
Late Night: Old Letterman Beats New Conan
Discussion: TV Squad and Tuned In
Bill Carter / Media Decoder:
Jay Leno on His New NBC Show: 'It's Not My Fault.  I Was Happy Where I Was.'
Discussion: TV Squad, Show Tracker and TV Tattle
Drusilla Moorhouse / E! Online:
Melrose Place: A “Post-AIDS Sexual Revolution”
Discussion: TV Envy, Movieline and Socialite Life
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Lou Ferrigno Fuming Over DWTS Snub
Discussion: Pop Crunch and Lifeline Live
Just Jared:
Marc Jacobs Outfits Miss Piggy
Just Jared:
Michael Rady Engaged to Rachael Kemery!
 Earlier Picks: 
Joy / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Drew On Brad Pitt Quitting Smoking Pot Because He Became A Dad
Discussion: Busy Bee Blogger and Cele|bitchy
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
‘Ugly Betty’ scoop: Kristen Johnston in, Paula Abdul out!
Michael K / Dlisted:
The Devil At Her Premiere  —  Will someone please fetch Anna Wintour …
TMZ.com:
Hayden Sinks Her Fangs into Viper Room Owner
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
NY Daily News:
Sting's Tantric sex rep a gag started by Bob Geldof, says his daugher
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Deceiver.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
The Economist introduces AI translations into French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish for Espresso, its budget-friendly, “snack-sized” journalism app

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon's new competition TV show, debuting October 30, will have entrepreneurs pitch judges, including Amazon execs; finalists' product will be sold on Amazon

 
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