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People.com:
Ivanka Trump Marries Jared Kushner in Lavish Ceremony — Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump (and the ring!) — It's official! — Ivanka Trump wed Jared Kushner, publisher of the New York Observer, in a ceremony at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., on Sunday.
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New York Times:
Ivanka Trump Weds Jared Kushner — Ivanka M. Trump, the daughter of Ivana M. Trump of Palm Beach, Fla., and Donald J. Trump of New York, is to be married Sunday to Jared Kushner, a son of Seryl Kushner and Charles B. Kushner of Livingston, N.J. Rabbi Haskel Lookstein is to officiate at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Ortega exits Paramount's ‘Footloose’ — Departure caused by budget, tone differences — Kenny Ortega has ankled as director of “Footloose” over differences with Paramount Pictures on tone and budget. — The move comes just before Ortega's Michael Jackson concert film “This Is It” bows on Wednesday.
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Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Ortega and Paramount No Longer Dancing on “Footloose” — Kenny Ortega has ankled as director of “Footloose,” over what sources called differences with Paramount Pictures on tone and budget. — The move comes days before the opening of the Ortega-directed Michael Jackson concert film “This is It,” which is expected to be huge.
TMZ.com:
ESPN Sends Steve Phillips Packing — David Letterman he is not — only a few days after news broke of ESPN analyst Steve Phillips' affair with a 22-year-old production assistant, he's out of a job. — An ESPN spokesperson said Phillips' ability to be an effective analyst was …
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Neil Best / Newsday:
Steve Phillips fired by ESPN — at ESPN, less than a week after his brief but stormy summertime affair with a 22-year-old production assistant came to light. The network made the announcement last night during Game 6 of the ALCS, which Phillips normally would have been analyzing in a TV studio.
Kyle Buchanan / Movieline:
Paul Haggis Renounces Church of Scientology in Blistering Letter — The Church of Scientology has long claimed many of Hollywood's most elite talents amongst its members, but now, one famous Scientologist is leaving the church, and he's not going quietly. In a candid, confrontational letter …
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Barbara Ellen / Guardian:
Leona Lewis: “I'm no pushover!” — She's topped the charts in 30 countries and was the first Briton to have a debut number one album in America. So why is Leona Lewis still seen as shy and retiring? The Hackney superstar reveals her steely side to Barbara Ellen — Leona Lewis.
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Ben Fritz / Company Town:
Paramount may produce ‘Paranormal Activity’ sequel — Can lightning strike twice? — Paramount Pictures is hoping so, as the studio is actively considering producing a sequel to “Paranormal Activity,” the out-of-the-blue horror flick that cost $15,000 to produce and has sold $62.5 million worth of tickets so far domestically.
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
January Jones, Diane Kruger find ‘Male’ — Duo to costar with Neeson in Dark Castle thriller — January Jones and Diane Kruger have signed to star alongside Liam Neeson in the Dark Castle thriller “Unknown White Male.” — Story centers on a man who awakens from a coma to find …
Michael Schneider / Variety:
‘Desserts’ on ‘Top Chef’ menu — Bravo sweetens franchise with new spinoff — Bravo's “Top Chef” is finally getting its “Just Desserts.” — Cabler has cooked up another spinoff of its popular “Top Chef” franchise, but this time focusing on the sweet stuff.
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BBC:
Lloyd Webber treated for cancer — Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, 61, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it has been disclosed. — His spokesman said in a statement that the condition was currently in its very early stages. — “Andrew is now undergoing treatment and expects …
Sharon Churcher / Daily Mail:
Jude Law's ex sells photos of baby for £180k — The mother of Jude Law's love-child is believed to have sold the first pictures of their newborn daughter for £180,000. — A team of photographers, believed to work for Hello! magazine, last week arrived at the modest Florida house …
TMZ.com:
Morrissey Collapses — Rushed to Hospital — Morrissey — the former lead singer of The Smiths — was rushed to the hospital last night after collapsing on stage during a concert. — The 50-year-old was performing at the Oasis Leisure Center in Swindon, UK when he complained of breathing difficulties.
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