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New York Post:
Just call him Conan O'Flyin' — ‘Tonight Show’ star set to bolt over network snub — By SEAN DALY in Pasadena, Calif., and MICHAEL SHAIN in NY — The peacock ruffled Conan O'Brien's feathers — and now he's ready to fly the coop. — The “Tonight Show” host feels like the redheaded stepchild …
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Jerry Seinfeld: Conan has nothing to complain about — Jerry Seinfeld defended NBC's late-night stumbles and said the network's up-and-back on Conan O'Brien hasn't wounded the talk-show host. — Seinfeld compared “The Jay Leno Show” at 10 p.m. to the vilified AOL/Time Warner deal noting …
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed | THR:
Fox gets ‘X-Factor,’ Cowell quitting ‘Idol’ — TCA — This is the last season Simon Cowell will judge “American Idol.” — Sources confirm to Hollywood Reporter exclusively that Cowell will quit the top-rated show on television at the end of this season as part of his plan to focus on launching a new series, “The X-Factor.”
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Los Angeles Times:
‘X Factor’ debut could mean a Simon Cowell-less ‘American Idol’ — The star judge is close to a deal to launch his British hit music show on Fox in fall 2011. The move may downscale or end his ‘Idol’ role after this season, which begins Tuesday. — Simon Cowell is seen with fans during …
Us Weekly:
Tila Tequila “Frustrated” She's Not Invited to Casey Johnson's Funeral — Tila Tequila has not been invited to her purported fiance Casey Johnson's funeral, set for this week, UsMagazine.com has learned. — A source close to the MTV reality star, 28, tells Us, “She wants so badly to go to the funeral …
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E! Online:
No Funeral Yet for Casey Johnson, but Tila Tequila Still Ranting — Despite widespread reports—not to mention our own expectations—Casey Johnson was not laid to rest today at her family's burial plot in New Jersey, a source close to the Johnsons tells E! News.
Martyn Palmer / Daily Mail:
‘I did a pretty good hatchet job on my marriage’: Mel Gibson back from the Edge of Darkness — ‘Nobody is without sin. You have to try to make amends if you can. You have to shut up and move on and not whine about it. And you have to deal with it like a man’ — 'And that's it,' Mel Gibson says.
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Jim Rutenberg / Media Decoder:
Sarah Palin to Contribute to Fox News — Former Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska has signed on as a contributor to the Fox News Channel. — The network confirmed that Ms. Palin will appear on the network's programming on a regular basis as part of a multi-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Derek Jeter, Minka Kelly to Tie the Knot — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and ‘Friday Night Lights’ star Minka Kelly are set to tie the knot, The New York Post reports. — According to the Post, Jeter and Kelly have set a November wedding date and will have the ceremony …
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People.com:
Michael Bublé Is Engaged — Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is getting hitched to his Argentinian actress girlfriend, Luisana Loreley Lopilato de la Torre - and has been engaged for the last two months, his longtime rep confirms exclusively to PEOPLE.
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NEWS.com.au:
Suri in cruise control with new car, thanks Tom — Tom and Katie ‘trying for another baby’ — TOM Cruise has bought his adorable little daughter Suri a custom-made miniature replica of an Indy race car worth $30,000. — The Top Gun star reportedly splashed out $30,000 on a custom-made miniature replica of an Indy race car.
ComingSoon.net:
Arnett Confirms Arrested Development Movie to Shoot this Year — Speaking exclusively with ComingSoon.net on Sunday at the press junket for When in Rome, Will Arnett confirmed that an Arrested Development feature film should go into production sometime this year.
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‘Jonah Hex’ back in action for reshoots
‘Jonah Hex’ back in action for reshoots
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Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger Splits With Racer — Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger and Formula One star Lewis Hamilton have split after dating for more than two years. — The 25-year-old McLaren driver and 31-year-old American said in a joint statement released Monday …
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TMZ.com:
Balloon Dad — Inmate #1279435 — If you've ever wondered what regret looks like ... take a look at Richard Heene's newest mug shot. — Heene was photographed today after turning himself in to the Larimer County Detention Center, where he was sentenced to spend 90 days behind bars. — More Balloon Dad
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NY Daily News:
Whitney Port might be more than just friends with Brody Jenner … EDITORS' PICKS … MORE FROM NYDN
Dave Itzkoff / ArtsBeat:
Was ‘Simpsons’ Episode Edited to Spare Seth MacFarlane's Feelings? — Someone get Chief Wiggum on the case! A special 20th anniversary episode of “The Simpsons” ended with a thank-you message from the show's producers to viewers, but appeared to omit a joke at the expense of their Fox colleague and sometime-rival Seth MacFarlane.
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People.com:
Jon Gosselin Dines with New Girlfriend's Mother — The quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach. But is that the quickest way to a girlfriend's mother's approval? — Jon Gosselin might hope so, as he was spotted having dinner Sunday with new girlfriend Morgan Christie, 25, and members of her family in Park City, Utah.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Olivia Wilde Topless Pictures Need More Toplessness — These pictures from GQ Italy feature a rather sexy, and rather topless Olivia Wilde, but she's not quite topless enough. Because while she may not be wearing a shirt in that one picture, it's not like she's giving us what we want, either.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Gosselin Pursuing Charges Against Hailey Glassman — There's no truce and no deal between Jon Gosselin and his ex-girlfriend Hailey Glassman. — Despite plans for the warring parties to sit down and settle their differences, RadarOnline.com has now exclusively learned …
Nikki Finke / indieWIRE:
Finke Poaches Variety Scoop-King Fleming — As Variety hides behind a pay wall in a misguided attempt to salvage its outdated print model, Jay Penske-owned Deadline/Hollywood has poached Variety's biggest breaking news hound, Mike Fleming, to run the new Deadline/New York. — It's a smart hire.
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