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Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Ellen DeGeneres Replacing Paula Abdul on Idol — Ellen DeGeneres is taking Paula Abdul's place as the fourth judge on American Idol. — “DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi and offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition,” Fox television says in a statement.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Paula Abdul Just Swallowed An Entire Pharmacy — What in the huh in the what in the f**k?! The producers of American Idol must have found the emergency stash Paula Abdul left behind in her dressing room and had themselves a major party where they somehow came up with the idea to cast Ellen Degeneres as the fourth judge!
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Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
Ellen DeGeneres To Be 4th ‘American Idol’ Judge in 5-Year Deal
Ellen DeGeneres To Be 4th ‘American Idol’ Judge in 5-Year Deal
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Alan Sepinwall / New Jersey Online:
American Idol: Ellen DeGeneres is the new fourth judge, replacing Paula Abdul
American Idol: Ellen DeGeneres is the new fourth judge, replacing Paula Abdul
Carolelee / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Katherine Heigl Adopting Baby This Week — Katherine Heigl is adopting a baby this week, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. — The Grey's Anatomy star is becoming a mom to a baby girl, sources told RadarOnline.com. — Heigl and husband Josh Kelley have wanted a baby for a long time …
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Katherine Heigl & Husband Adopting a Girl — Almost exactly a year ago, musician Josh Kelley said he and wife Katherine Heigl weren't talking about starting a family. — Looks like somebody changed the subject. — “Katherine and Josh are adopting a baby,” the actress's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
Us Weekly:
BREAKING NEWS: Grey's Anatomy Star Katherine Heigl to Adopt — Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley are adopting a baby, her rep confirms to Usmagazine.com. — The Grey's Anatomy star, 30 — who wed her musician husband, 29, in December 2007 — will formally announce she's adopting …
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Nicole Richie official web site:
Excited to Announce... In the middle of night, the very early hours of September 9, 2009 — Sparrow James Midnight Madden was born to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden. — He weighs 7lbs 14oz. Nicole, Joel, Harlow and Sparrow are all doing — well. Thank you for all of your good wishes.
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Nicole and Joel Twitter About Son Sparrow — Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have taken to Twitter to gush about their newborn son Sparrow. — “What a great day to come back on Twitter,” Richie, 27, writes. “Thank you everyone for your well wishes. I love my family!!” — Madden, 30, is equally excited.
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TMZ.com:
Hugh Hefner: My Wife Cheated on Me — Hugh Hefner claims his soon-to-be ex-wife Kimberley Conrad cheated on him before their marriage fell apart — but that's not why he's finally demanding a divorce. — TMZ just spoke with the Playboy kingpin, who told us he made the decision to officially break …
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Michael Y. Park / People.com:
Ashlee Simpson Doesn't Envy Sister Jessica's Single-Girl Freedom — Clockwise from top left: Alicia Silverstone, Connie Britton and Ashlee Simpson — Ashlee Simpson may only be 24, but she's got one thing older sis Jess wants: a baby. — “She's always saying, ‘Oh, I want a baby!’ ”
Wilson Morales / blackfilm.com:
Exclusive Casting News: A-Team's Murdock role offered to rising star — While Blackfilm.com had previously stated that rapper The Game had been up for the role of Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus in the big sceen adaptation of ‘The A-Team,’ we also had mentioned in the same article …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Fantastic Four's Ioan Gruffudd's a Dad! — Fantastic Four star Ioan Gruffudd and his English actress wife Alice Evans are the proud parents of a little girl, his rep confirms to Usmagazine.com. — The couple gave birth to Ella Betsi Evans Griffith at 2:16 A.M. on Sunday morning after a 40-hour labor.
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Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Office,’ ‘House,’ ‘Fringe,’ and more! — Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you're dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com — Question: Can you do me a huge favor and give me some Gossip Girl scoop pertaining to Blair-Serena?
Jennifer Garcia / People.com:
Kendra Wilkinson Celebrates Her Baby Bliss With a Shower — It was a Girls Next Door Reunion on Wednesday for Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt, who treated their pregnant pal Kendra Wilkinson to a baby shower. — “Kendra was really excited about the shower.
Laura Kalnicky / Life and Style:
Kardashian diet secrets: get thin fast! — Losing weight can be a battle, but Kardashian sisters Khloé, 25, and Kim, 28, tell Life & Style they've finally achieved their weight-loss goals and gotten their best body in years. “I'd try the Atkins diet, the cabbage-soup diet …
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People.com:
Caught in the Act! — • Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, sneaking into their friend Bobby Long's concert at The Backstage Lounge in Vancouver after the lights went down. The Twilight stars watched the show from the merch table under the watchful eye of bodyguards.
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John Mayer Debunks Kristin Cavallari Rumors — John Mayer took to his Twitter to address those pesky rumors that he's been hooking up with The Hills babe Kristin Cavallari. Here are the 31-year-old singer's hilarious tweets: — “Rumor control: How do I put this like a gentleman …
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Us Weekly:
SATC 2 Stars Reveal Movie Secrets — The new Us Weekly (on stands today) has all the juicy plot details of the Sex and the City sequel —as told by the movie's stars and on-set sources. — According to a casting notice obtained by Us, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mr. Big …