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12:15 PM ET, October 16, 2009

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TMZ.com:
TLC to Jon — Pants on Fire!  —  TMZ has obtained a copy of the lawsuit TLC just filed against Jon Gosselin, and the network is essentially saying Jon is a liar by now claiming he stopped production because he's concerned about the welfare of his kids — TLC says Jon is concerned about the welfare of Jon.
Discussion: omg!, INF Daily and OK! Magazine
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Frazier Moore / Associated Press:
TLC network says it is suing Jon Gosselin  —  NEW YORK — The TLC network says it's suing Jon Gosselin (GAHS'-lihn) for breaching his contract as star of the reality show “Jon & Kate Plus 8.”  —  The lawsuit, filed Friday in Maryland, alleges that Gosselin hasn't met the obligations …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Nicole Weisensee Egan / People.com:
Did Jon Gosselin Hack Into Kate's Emails?  —  Kate and Jon Gosselin both reacted angrily Thursday to their former babysitter's allegations that Jon bragged about hacking into Kate's emails, phone records and online bank accounts.  —  Kate, in a statement, says she's “disturbed” by Stephanie Santoro's allegations.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Buzz
RADAR:
Kate Gosselin Considering Legal Options Against Jon After Reading Radar Report  —  A bombshell RadarOnline.com exclusive report that Jon Gosselin hacked into his wife's emails has prompted Kate Gosselin to release a public statement saying she is now considering legal action.  —  EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Party!
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Ordered to Appear in Court  —  TMZ has learned the judge in Lindsay Lohan's DUI case is so concerned about the famous defendant, she's ordered her to appear personally tomorrow for her progress report.  —  Sources tell TMZ the judge has received information from the people who run …
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TMZ.com:
Lindsay's Allegedly Flunking Alcohol Ed  —  Sources tell TMZ the alcohol education course which Lindsay Lohan is taking as part of her probation not only contacted the court about Lindsay's conduct ... we're told they may have already told the court she is outright violating the terms of the program.
TMZ.com:
Lindsay's Troubles — She Ditches Class  —  We've gotten to the bottom of why Lindsay Lohan is getting hauled back into court, and this video will be Exhibit A today when her lawyer tries to convince the judge that Lindsay will improve her attendance record at her alcohol ed course.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Backseat Cuddler
Cindy Crawford / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer: Back On!  —  After failed summer flings with Bradley Cooper and Gerard Butler, Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer are back on, reports the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands now).  —  “He really got to her, and she's hooked on him,” a source tells Us.
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Cindy Crawford / Us Weekly:
John Mayer Denies Kissing Guy at Gay Club
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and #gay
RADAR:
Are Nicole Richie And Joel Madden Married?  —  Have Nicole and Joel finally tied the knot?  —  Rumors have been circulating throughout Hollywood and beyond on Thursday that after two babies Nicole and Joel have walked down the aisle.  —  One source says that Nicole and Joel …
TMZ.com:
Balloon Boy Busts Parents  —  Falcon Heene and his family were just on Larry King Live — where he suggested his family set up the entire “boy trapped in a flying balloon” story, saying “You guys said that we did this for the show.”  —  His father responded by saying “Man,” his mom adding “No.”
Discussion: X17 Online, omg! and TV Envy
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Truth or Hot Air: Balloon Boy's Father Speaks Out
Discussion: Dlisted
Cindy Crawford / Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Melissa Rycroft Has Swine Flu  —  Melissa Rycroft has revealed that she has swine flu.  —  “I am indeed recovering from a bout of the H1N1 flu virus,” the former Bachelor star, 26, tells Usmagazine.com exclusively.  “Like most people who become infected, I thought I had a mild case …
Ken Lee / People.com:
Fred Durst's Marriage Goes Limp  —  Fred Durst has filed for divorce from wife Esther Nazaroy after three months of marriage, court papers filed in Los Angeles show.  —  The couple, who tied the knot in Las Vegas in July, separated just over a month later.  The Limp Bizkit frontman had announced their split on Twitter.
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip and iVillage
Extra:
Kristen Stewart: ‘I Know What People Say About Me’  —  “New Moon” starlet Kristen Stewart isn't oblivious to the spiteful comments about the young actress all over the internet.  “The commenters are usually worse than the bloggers,” she tells Allure magazine.  “I know what people say about me.”
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Cindy Crawford / Us Weekly:
Kristen Stewart: I “Just Happen to Be Really Skinny”
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Will Ferrell is a ‘Go’ for indie project  —  Actor to star in Dan Rush's low-budget feature  —  Will Ferrell will star in “Everything Must Go,” an independently financed film that marks the feature directorial debut of commercials director Dan Rush.  —  Production will start in March.
Popeater:
Leona Lewis Attacker Was a ‘Factor’ Reject  —  The crazed fan who slapped superstar singer Leona Lewis in the face during a book signing this week was actually a rejected contestant from the reality show ‘X Factor’ that launched her career.  The Sun is reporting that 29-year-old Peter Kowalczyk envied Lewis …
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Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Reynolds, Loeb Tart Up Working Title Pitch  —  In the third big money pitch deal this week, Working Title paid high six figures against seven figures for an untitled concept comedy that Allan Loeb will write as a star vehicle for Ryan Reynolds.  —  Working Title bought the project …
Mike Hess / Popeater:
Get Ready for the New Katharine McPhee  —  Aside from the gorgeous voice, go ahead and disregard most of what you remember about Katharine McPhee, as the ‘Idol’ alumnus is revamping her sound, image (and yes, hair) as she takes the next step forward in her career.
Denise Martin / Show Tracker:
Forget the Thanksgiving parade, ‘Glee’ cast will sing at World Series  —  They may not be able to sing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC, but the cast of Fox's “Glee” will get to strut their stuff during the World Series.  —  Fox has confirmed that cast members from its new hit musical comedy …
Discussion: TV Squad and EW.com
RADAR:
BREAKING NEWS: David Archuleta's Parents File For Divorce  —  Less than a month after he was arrested during a sting operation at a massage parlor in Utah, James Jeffrey Archuleta — the father of American Idol runner-up David — filed for divorce from his wife of over twenty years Lupe Marie.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Khloé: “I Want To Be a Skinny Pregnant Person”  —  Khloé Kardashian says she definitely wants to have kids with Lamar Odom, but she'd like to enjoy her recent weight loss before packing on the pregnancy pounds.  —  “Honestly, I just lost weight!” the E! reality star told us earlier today …
Discussion: Dlisted and Showbiz Spy
TMZ.com:
Metcalfe — Sex Scenes With Eva Were ‘Hard’  —  Jesse Metcalfe claims the “Desperate Housewives” sex scenes he did with Eva Longoria definitely raised him to another level ... in his pants.  —  The actor had no bones about sharing his private moments on Jamie White Mornings on 106.5 Sacramento …
Discussion: Socialite Life and Bumpshack.com
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Chris Messina makes deal with ‘Devil’  —  Dowdle, Dowdle to direct Shyamalan story  —  Universal Pictures has set Chris Messina to star in “Devil,” a horror-thriller based on an M. Night Shyamalan story that will be directed by John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle ("Quarantine").
Discussion: Cinema Blend Feeds, Collider and EW.com
 
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