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12:10 PM ET, November 20, 2009

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TMZ.com:
Miley Cyrus Tour Bus in Deadly Crash  —  UPDATE: According to officials, Miley was on a bus that was part of a 4-vehicle caravan which included the bus that crashed.  —  We're told Miley's bus was not involved in the crash..  —  Officials also confirmed the driver of the bus was the only fatality …
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Richard Lesko / WTVR-TV:
Tour Bus Crashes on Interstate 85  —  Sources say it is the tour bus of singer Miley Cyrus  —  DINWIDDIE - A tour bus has crashed on Interstate 85, injuring several people and killing one.  —  It happened at mile marker 55, that's right in front of the rest area.
Us Weekly:
BREAKING NEWS: Miley Cyrus Bus Crash Kills One  —  A tour bus carrying the concert production crew of singer Miley Cyrus overturned in Virginia on Friday morning — reportedly killing its driver, with nine others suffering minor injuries.  —  The Associated Press reports that Cyrus, 16 …
Us Weekly:
Tila Tequila Explains Naked Late Night Meltdown  —  Tila Tequila had a naked, ranting meltdown Wednesday night on her UStream channel, where she danced around and complained about ex-boyfriend, NFL star Shawne Merriman, whom she says beat her.  —  At one point, she rambled …
Discussion: Bossip.com and poponthepop.com
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TMZ.com:
Tequila — Flashbacks Caused Me To Flip Out
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Friends React to Oprah Winfrey's Decision to End Show  —  As the realization sinks in that, after a quarter of a century, Oprah Winfrey will be ending her syndicated talk show Sept. 9, 2011 - a decision she intends to explain on her program Friday - rivals, admirers and industry analysts are chiming in with their reactions.
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Joey Bartolomeo / People.com:
Aerosmith Members Say Steven Tyler ‘Needs Help’  —  As Steven Tyler's bandmates ponder the future now that he has decided to take a two-year break from Aerosmith, they are also expressing concerns about the singer's well-being.  —  “I think that he needs help and that attention needs to be put to his health …
TMZ.com:
James Van Der Beek Files for Divorce  —  TMZ has learned James Van Der Beek just filed for divorce from his wife, Heather McComb.  —  They have been married for just under 6 years.  They have no children.  —  Van Der Beek cited “irreconcilable differences.”  —  The couple split last June.
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Ken Lee / People.com:
James Van Der Beek Files for Divorce
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse and L.A. Rag Mag
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Heidi Klum Walks Runway - Six Weeks after Baby!  —  Heidi Klum, who was supposed to be acting as host of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, drew screams from the crowd Thursday night when she made a surprise trip down the runway.  —  Clad in a corset and full skirt, the new mom …
NY Daily News:
Hand model Christina Ambers sues building for $10M over alleged mistreatment since she wed doorman  —  Christina Ambers, who says she's being treated as an outcast at her building, is known as the Heidi Klum of foot and hand models  —  Christina Ambers, once dubbed the “Heidi Klum of foot models …
Discussion: Gawker
Lara Martin / Digital Spy:
‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ to end next week  —  TLC has announced details of the final episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8, scheduled to air next week.  —  The show, which follows the lives of Jon and Kate Gosselin and their eight children, will make its final outing in a special hour-long episode on Monday.
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Us Weekly:
What to Expect on the Jon and Kate Plus 8 Series Finale
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Uma Thurman shacks up with ‘Bel Ami’  —  To stars opposite ‘Twilight’ actor Robert Pattinson  —  Uma Thurman soon will making time with Rob Pattinson.  —  The actress has signed to star opposite the “Twilight” star in an adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's short story “Bel Ami.”
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Jim Carrey's Daughter Jane Gets Married  —  It was a happy moment for funnyman Jim Carrey last weekend when he escorted his daughter, Jane, down the aisle at her wedding to musician Alex Santana.  —  “It was a beautiful day.  Simple and sweet,” the actor tells PEOPLE in a statement.
TMZ.com:
Eddie Cibrian Sues Mag Over LeAnn  —  Eddie Cibrian is suing “Life & Style weekly” for more than $1 million, for allegedly defaming him over his relationship with LeAnn Rimes.  —  According to the suit ... obtained by TMZ ... Cibrian claims the stories the mag published …
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Idris Elba joins Marvel Studios' ‘Thor’  —  Idris Elba has joined the cast of “Thor,” Marvel Studios' film centering on the Norse god of thunder.  —  Kenneth Branagh is directing the adaptation of the Marvel comic.  Chris Hemsworth will star as Thor; Tom Hiddleston will play Loki, and Natalie Portman is the love interest Jane Foster.
Richard Johnson / New York Post:
Miley ‘Rocks’ out  —  Julia Roberts' “Pretty Woman” hooker character for an '80s party to celebrate her 17th birthday Wednesday night.  The teen star — recently criticized for pole dancing at the Teen Choice Awards — donned the sexy outfit and danced the night away at the Canal Room on West Broadway, where
Whitney Pastorek / EW.com:
Exclusive Q&A with Adam Lambert on OUT Magazine scandal: ‘Not every gay man is the same gay man.’  —  American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has been in the news this week for more than just the upcoming release of his debut album, For Your Entertainment: After putting Lambert on the cover of OUT magazine …
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
Spielberg, King team on ‘Dome’  —  Duo join forces to bring series to screen  —  It's a potent combination: Steven + Stephen.  —  Steven Spielberg and Stephen King are joining forces to develop a limited series based on King's just-released supernatural thriller “Under the Dome.”
New York Post:
Jude irked by NYU dorm's-eye view  —  When Jude Law moved in next door to an NYU freshman dorm, he didn't realize he'd be giving away front-row seats to every performance — and he's hardly pleased with his “audience.”  —  Star-struck students say they race to their dorm windows whenever …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Gawker
Us Weekly:
Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens Didn't Break Up, Says Pal  —  Are Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens about to call it quits?  No way, a source close to the couple tells Us.  —  The pal scoffs at a new National Enquirer story entitled “Zac and Vanessa Finished — she just doesn't know it yet.”
Discussion: Popeater and iVillage
AceShowBiz.com:
Jennifer Lopez's First Single ‘Louboutins’ Emerges  —  Jennifer Lopez's brand new single ‘Louboutins’ which is the lead single off her next album ‘Love?’ has been made available for full stream.  —  Jennifer Lopez's lead single from her next year release “Love?” has hit the web.
Nicole Sperling / Hollywood Insider:
Is Dustin Hoffman out of ‘Little Fockers’?  —  Those of you looking forward to seeing Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand reunite as Bernie and Roz Focker, you may have to just rent Meet the Fockers again.  It's looking like Hoffman isn't returning to the third installment in the Meet the Parents franchise.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The Playlist
TMZ.com:
Paris Hilton — No More Warnings from Cops  —  Paris Hilton has lived with BF Doug Reinhardt a grand total of five months, and already the LAPD, the L.A. City Attorney and the L.A. City Council have gotten involved in her very noisy life.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the LAPD …
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Project Runway Picks a Winner!  —  Like Heidi Klum said, “There can only be one winner of Project Runway,” but on Thursday night's finale, Carol Hannah Whitfield, Irina Shabayeva and Althea Harper all showed impressive collections under the tents of Bryant Park.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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Popeater:
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Ali Jaafar / Variety:
Wasikowska in talks for ‘Jane Eyre’
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RADAR:
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Judge Pleased with Chris Brown's Progress
Steve Helling / People.com:
Levi Johnston Sees Himself in His Son
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Michael Schneider / Variety:
ABC moves ‘Lost’ to Tuesdays
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The Huffington Post:
Lady Gaga Performs At 2005 NYU Talent Show (VIDEO)
Access Hollywood:
Tyra Banks Finally Addresses ‘Top Model’ Bi-Racial Photo Shoot Controversy
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Telegraph:
Michael Jackson's ‘face’ on baby scan
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Beyonce Takes a Dive at London Concert
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

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