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11:25 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.
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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
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
VH1 Reality Star Charged With Murder
Discussion: TMZ.com, iVillage and People.com
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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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Mark Lester Presents His Case for Paris's Paternity  —  As he sang falsetto in the Oscar-winning 1968 Best Picture musical Oliver!, “Where Is Love?” former child actor Mark Lester, in this case, has to face the tune of “Where Is the DNA Test?”  —  Lester, who lays claim to being the godfather …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and iVillage
Daniel Kilkelly / Digital Spy:
Jackson film will have two-week run
Discussion: TMZ.com and omg!
Nikki Finke / Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily:
Kenny Ortega To Direct ‘Michael Jackson This Is It’; 2-Week Limited Global Run
Discussion: The Playlist and New York Magazine
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
LeAnn Rimes, Eddie Cibrian Go Golfing in First Public Outing  —  The one-time Lifetime movie costars — both recently separated from their respective spouses — spent the day at a golf course in Valencia, Calif., Thursday.  —  Until now, the pair only saw each other in secret.
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston Feels “Screwed Over” by Bradley Cooper
Perez Hilton:
Maniston Caught Kissing Butler On Set, After The Cameras Stopped Rolling!
Discussion: iVillage and Gossip Cop
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Will Heather Locklear Reprise Melrose Place Role?  —  Earlier this month, an exec on the CW's new Melrose Place announced that “the door is always open” for Heather Locklear to return.  —  Now, it looks like Locklear is taking a tentative step toward her old address.
Discussion: Starpulse, Show Tracker and EW.com
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Drusilla Moorhouse / E! Online:
Melrose Place: A “Post-AIDS Sexual Revolution”
Discussion: TV Envy, Movieline and Socialite Life
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
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 …
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Bryan Singer eyes ‘Excalibur’ remake
Discussion: ArtsBeat and EW.com
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 …
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 …
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 …
PopSugar:
Heidi's Picture Perfect in Hawaii and Project Runway Returns!  —  Heidi Klum and her family have been enjoying a vacation in Hawaii for the last few weeks.  She was in yellow this morning for a trip to the beach with her camera, before she and Seal brought Leni, Henry and Johan along to a doctor's appointment.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and BuzzSugar
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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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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
The Hills' Spencer Pratt Wants to Be the Next Brad Pitt
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Michael Fleming / Variety:
Jones, Jackson ride into ‘Sunset’
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Starpulse:
Tyrese Gibson's Divorce Finalized
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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
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Lou Ferrigno Fuming Over DWTS Snub
Discussion: Pop Crunch and Lifeline Live
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DailyFill.com:
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Just Jared:
Marc Jacobs Outfits Miss Piggy
DailyFill.com:
Pageant Host Foolishly Asks Heidi Montag Not To Lip Sync
Discussion: Lifeline Live
Joy / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Drew On Brad Pitt Quitting Smoking Pot Because He Became A Dad
Discussion: Busy Bee Blogger and Cele|bitchy
 

 
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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

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