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ETonline:
JON GOSSELIN DEMANDS ‘JON & KATE PLUS 8’ STOPS PRODUCTION  —  ET has learned exclusively that Jon Gosselin has put TLC, the cable network behind “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” on notice to “cease and desist” any television production of the show and leave his property.
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The Insider:
Exclusive: Jon Gosselin Demands ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Stops Production  —  “The Insider” has learned exclusively that Jon Gosselin has put TLC, the cable network behind “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” on notice to “cease and desist” any television production of the show and leave his property.
Momofdaisy / CBS News:
Jon Gosselin Trying to Kill “Kate Plus 8”?  —  He's Seeking to Keep TV Crews from Videotaping His Kids, According to “The Insider”  —  (CBS) Is the reality show based on the Gosselin family about to go the way of their marriage?  —  It appears the newly-renamed “Kate Plus 8,” …
RADAR:
BREAKING NEWS: Jon Gosselin Demands TLC Shut Down Reality Show  —  Jon Gosselin has struck back.  After TLC removed his name from the title of the reality show, Jon & Kate Plus 8 Tuesday, the 32-year-old reality TV dad, via his attorney Mark J. Heller, sent the cable network a pair …
Michael Y. Park / People.com:
Jon Gosselin Tries to End Kate Plus 8  —  Remember the kid growing up who threatened to take his ball home when he didn't get picked for a team?  —  Well, that's Jon Gosselin.  —  Days after learning that TLC would continue with a new version of Jon & Kate Plus 8 that didn't include him as a major factor …
Discussion: ImNotObsessed.com and Mediaite
Extra:
Jon Gosselin: You Cut Me, I Yell Cut!  —  Reality dad Jon Gosselin is none-too-pleased that “Kate Plus Eight” is moving on without him — and he's fighting back by attempting to ban TLC camera crews from their Pennsylvania home!  —  Gosselin refused to answer questions at LAX today …
Discussion: MomLogic
TMZ.com:
Jon & Kate Plus 8 ... or Nobody  —  Jon Gosselin has finally found religion for his children — but it's a little late.  —  TMZ's confirmed Jon has sent a letter to TLC demanding they halt production of “Jon & Kate Plus 8” or any other show with his children STAT.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
TMZ.com:
So You Think You Can Flash  —  Advice for Contestant #22036 on “So You Think You Can Dance” — You're supposed to do the cha cha, not show it.  —  FOX censors apparently didn't have their eye on the ball, so to speak.  The ground roll aired, in all its glory.
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OMG, A Vagina On TeeVee!
Discussion: Hollywood Dame and reality blurred
Oliver Jones / People.com:
Will Ferrell to Become a Father Again  —  Will Ferrell's house is fast becoming a real boys' club.  —  The former Saturday Night Live star, 42 and his wife, auctioneer Viveca Paulin, 40, are expecting their third child, a boy, the actor's rep tells PEOPLE.
Victoria Gotti / New York Post:
Harvard jerks stalked Emma  —  Emma Watsonprobably won't be returning to Harvard any time soon after being stalked in an orchestrated campaign of Ivy League harassment.  —  Page Six reported on Tuesday that the “Harry Potter” starlet and Brown University freshman looked “quite shaken” …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Popeater and Extra
Simon Perry / People.com:
Cops Block Naked Brooke Shields Pic in Art Gallery  —  A nude portrait of Brooke Shields taken when she was 10 has been removed from a major London exhibition after police visited the gallery.  —  Artist Richard Prince's photograph, set to be shown starting Thursday as part of the “Pop Life …
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Tim Parks / Digital Spy:
Tate ‘pulls nude Brooke Shields photo’
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Michael Schneider / Variety:
Three Bravo stars get solo series  —  ‘Housewives,’ ‘Runway,’ ‘Chef’ alumni to be featured  —  Bravo is developing three new projects starring some of the cabler's recent breakout reality stars: Bethenny Frankel, Christian Siriano and Fabio Viviani.  —  All three reality vets will star …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, PEOPLE TV Watch and EW.com
Popeater:
Madonna Would ‘Rather Get Run Over By A Train’ Than Remarry  —  Madonna sat down with David Letterman on ‘The Late Show’ for the singer's eighth time Wednesday night, after being carried into the studio by the New York Rangers.  —  The two discussed her eight-year marriage to Guy Ritchie …
Jessica Herndon / People.com:
Ellen Pompeo Makes First Public Appearance Since Giving Birth  —  Just two weeks after giving birth to baby girl Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, a radiant Ellen Pompeo, with husband Christopher Ivery by her side, told PEOPLE “I feel great” as she stepped out Wednesday to attend the collection launch …
Discussion: Just Jared and ImNotObsessed.com
NY Daily News:
A-Rod and Kate Hudson not expecting child, rep says; Halle Berry not pregnant, either  —  Alex Rodriguez may be getting the best October surprise he's ever had: Rumors have been swirling that his gal pal Kate Hudson is pregnant.  —  The Hollywood blond was photographed looking …
Discussion: X17 Online and The Superficial
Michelle Soares / GagaDaily.com:
50 CENT CALLS FAME KILLS “THE GAY TOUR”  —  50 Cent was talking about the “Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga” tour on the Angie Martinez show today.  Listen to the interview above!  —  f**k you 50 cent -.-  —  Who is 50 cent?  —  what an idiot.  good thing nobody cares about him.
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Jackman Tests Mettle with “Real Steel”  —  Hugh Jackman,who just opened on Broadway in “A Steady Rain,” is in talks to star onscreen in the Shawn Levy-directed “Real Steel” for DreamWorks.  —  Pic is a Rocky-esque tale of a fighter who has to reinvent himself when human boxing becomes obsolete …
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Michael Fleming / Variety:
Hugh Jackman boxed in for Levy
Discussion: Movieline and Punch Drunk Critics
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Katharine McPhee: I Wouldn't Be Surprised If Simon Ditched American Idol, Too  —  Katharine McPhee wasn't exactly shocked to learn that Paula Abdul was leaving American Idol.  —  “It doesn't surprise me, because it wouldn't surprise me if Simon Cowell was leaving the show,” …
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People.com:
Lisa Kudrow Revisits ‘Smelly Cat’
Discussion: Socialite Life
PopWatch:
This week's cover: Stars on the set!  —  This week, Entertainment Weekly goes behind the scenes to bring you a bevy of exclusive photos of your favorite stars at work on the set.  From Tina Fey and Steve Carell taking over Times Square, to Jennifer Aniston enjoying an all-night ride …
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ramones biopic could have Fox Searchlight saying ‘Gabba Gabba Hey’  —  Fox Searchlight wants to be sedated.  —  The specialty division is in negotiations to board a project about the life of the Ramones, based on a memoir titled “I Slept With Joey Ramone” by the musician's brother and featuring the band's tunes.
James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
Flavor Flav heads back to high school  —  Series would chronicle journey to receive his diploma  —  That clock around Flavor Flav's neck says it's time to return to reality TV.  —  The original basic-cable ladies man is teaming with producer Eric Ortner to shop a new series to networks …
Discussion: OK! Magazine and Videogum
 
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