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12:30 PM ET, November 9, 2009

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Popeater:
Britney ‘Extremely Upset’ in Australia  —  Australian music critics have greeted Britney Spears on her first concert tour down under with poor reviews and stories of fans walking out of her show.  On top of that, lawmakers have been critical of the singer for her well-established use …
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Melenie Ambrose / People.com:
John Mayer Tweets About Britney Spears Lip-Sync Scandal  —  John Mayer has wandered into the controversy plaguing Britney Spears in Australia, where critics in the media have blasted her for lip-synching on her “Circus” tour.  —  On Saturday, Mayer, who happens to be Down Under to promote his own album …
Belinda Goldsmith / Reuters:
Britney Spears “upset” over Australian tour complaints
Discussion: New York Magazine
Popeater:
Sweaty Eva Mendes Hovers Over NYC  —  Surprise!  A giant Calvin Klein billboard starring a sweaty and nearly naked Eva Mendes is stopping traffic in New York City.  In the ad, the ‘Hitch’ actress is wearing sheer bra and tugging at an equaly slippery male model's briefs.
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Meredith Traina / WPIX:
Calvin Klein Ad Too Sexy For SoHo?  —  NEW YORK - (WPIX) - Calvin Klein is at it again!  A new, eye-popping ad has even got people in the uber-trendy neighborhood of SoHo, just a tad uneasy.  —  The underwear ad shows a sweaty Eva Mendes in sheer lingerie tugging at a muscled man's boxer briefs.
Kevin West / Wmagazine.com:
Demi Goddess  —  SHE'S NO LONGER THE LARGER-THAN-LIFE BOX OFFICE STAR OF THE EIGHTIES AND NINETIES, BUT WITH A SLATE OF QUIRKY INDIE ROLES AND A HORDE OF DIGITAL FOLLOWERS, DEMI MOORE IS REINVENTING HER CAREER.  CALL IT DEMI 2.0.  —  Demi Moore wears a Lanvin necklace.
Pernilla Cedenheim / People.com:
The Practice's Marla Sokoloff Marries in Beverly Hills  —  Actress Marla Sokoloff married Alec Puro, a drummer with the band Deadsy, at an evening ceremony in Beverly Hills on Sunday.  —  The bride, 28, arrived at Il Cielo restaurant at 5:50 p.m. with five bridesmaids and two matrons of honor.
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E! Online:
The Practice's Marla Sokoloff Weds!
Discussion: Us Weekly and OK! Magazine
People.com:
Report: Ashlee Simpson to Join Chicago on Broadway  —  Where does a crazy Melrose Place character go after she dies?  Apparently, the Windy City by way of the Great White Way.  —  According to reports, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, 25, isn't taking a break after getting axed from the prime-time soap.
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Michael Lewittes / Gossip Cop:
Exclusive: Ashlee Simpson to begin Broadway run in “Chicago” in December
Discussion: Socialite Life and Best Week Ever
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Seven’ team reuniting for ‘Peter Proud’ adaptation  —  The makers of “Seven” are teaming to reincarnate “The Reincarnation of Peter Proud” for Columbia.  —  David Fincher is attached to direct the new adaptation of the Max Ehrlich novel, which will be penned by Andrew Kevin Walker.
TMZ.com:
NFL Legend Lawrence Taylor Arrested  —  He was one of the fastest linebackers of all time ... but NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was arrested Sunday night after cops say he booked it from the scene of an accident.  —  Taylor, who recently competed on “Dancing with the Stars,” …
Discussion: Asylum
omg!:
John Travolta: Scientology Helping Us “Heal” After Jett's Death  —  In his first interview since son Jett's tragic death last January, Scientologist John Travolta says he and his family are relying on almost daily religious counseling sessions to help them cope.
Discussion: X17 Online
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Scott Bowles / USA Today:
Travoltas have ‘own way’ of coping after death of son
Discussion: Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Katt Williams Arrested for Burglary  —  Did you hear the one about the comedian who got arrested for allegedly breaking into someone's home?  —  Katt Williams was arrested early Monday morning in Georgia and is being held on charges of burglary and criminal trespassing.
Discussion: Bumpshack.com and Backseat Cuddler
RADAR:
WORLD EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Lindsay Lohan's Assistant Says, “I Am Trying To Save Her Life”  —  In another explosive recorded audio tape obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com, Lindsay Lohan's assistant Jenni Muro reveals her fear that Lindsay was killing herself.  —  The taped phone call is between Jenni Muro and Michael Lohan.
Just Jared:
Jensen Ackles Engaged To Danneel Harris  —  Jensen Ackles and his longtime girlfriend Danneel Harris are engaged, her rep confirms exclusively to JustJared.com.  —  The 31-year-old Supernatural actor and 30-year-old One Tree Hill actress have been dating for about three years but have been friends for nearly a decade.
Discussion: AceShowBiz.com and TEN Gossip
Sara Hammel / People.com:
INSIDE STORY: Randy Quaid's Journey from Actor to Alleged Felon  —  Evi and Randy Quaid  —  A towering Texan with an easy smile and some 68 movies under his belt, Randy Quaid has been known over the years as an affable character actor.  On the Austin, Texas, set of his most recent film …
Discussion: Popeater
Tom Mahon / Philly.com:
Lighter version of Sosa  —  I T'S NONE OF OUR business but . . .  Why in the world is Sammy Sosa undergoing a process that makes his skin color lighter?  —  Photos of Sosa at the Latin Grammy Awards last week in Las Vegas show his skin much lighter than it was when he was belting home runs for the Chicago Cubs.
Discussion: Popeater
Popeater:
‘Family Guy’ Kills Off Miley Cyrus  —  The writers over at ‘Family Guy’ want to rid the world of Miley Cyrus.  Spoiler alert: During Sunday's episode, Stewie Griffin fakes cancer to meet the ‘Hannah Montana’ star and winds up finding out she's an android.  In complete ‘King Kong’ style …
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
Contactmusic.com:
LOHAN'S DAD ‘DEMANDED FEE FOR LEAKED PHONE CHATS’ … MICHAEL LOHAN reportedly demanded $100,000 (£62,500) from a series of media outlets to release taped conversations with his daughter LINDSAY - but was turned down, according to U.S. reports.  —  The Mean Girls star's father …
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From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

Geneva Abdul / The Guardian:
Internal email: the UK's Reach plans to merge staff at The Daily Mirror and celebrity magazine OK! to cut costs, but the move won't result in cutting of roles

 
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