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1:10 PM ET, February 4, 2010

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Tennessean.com:
Taylor Swift's label chief responds to Grammy criticism  —  On Tuesday, we reported on rampant criticism about Taylor Swift's performance on Sunday night's 52nd Annual Grammy Awards — the same night she took home four trophies, including the top prize for Album of the Year.
Discussion: PopEater and omg!
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Caitlin R. King / The Huffington Post:
Taylor Swift's Grammy Performance Defended By Her Label: “Technical Issue”  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION?  —  NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The head of Taylor Swift's record label is fired up and ready to defend his superstar from people who are criticizing her Grammy-night performance.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Allie Is Wired
People.com:
Is Reese Witherspoon Dating Again?  —  Has Reese Witherspoon waded back into the dating pool?  —  The Oscar winner, 33, shared dinner for two at Santa Monica's cozy Italian eatery Locanda Portofino last Thursday with Jim Toth, an agent at Hollywood's powerful Creative Artists Agency.
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Perez Hilton:   Reese With Yet Another New Dude!
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods Leaving Rehab By End Of Week; Wife Picking Him Up  —  Tiger Woods is leaving sex addiction rehab by the end of this week, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  His wife Elin has flown to Hattiesburg, Mississippi to bring Tiger home, sources close to the situation told RadarOnline.com.
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Us Weekly:
Tiger Mistress: I'm “Bothered” by Golf Balls With “My Face” on Them  —  Fore!  —  Joslyn James, a porn star and alleged mistress of Tiger Woods, held her first press conference on Wednesday since the golfer's infidelity scandal began.  She's breaking her silence for an unusual cause …
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TMZ.com:
Brittany Murphy's Cause of Death  —  Brittany Murphy's cause of death has been determined — an accidental death caused by “community acquired pneumonia,” iron deficiency anemia, and multiple drug intoxication.  —  The L.A. County Coroner concludes on the subject of “How injury occurred” — “Drug intake.”
Discussion: Dlisted, PopEater and Bumpshack.com
Lizzie Smith / Daily Mail:
Lindsay Lohan's secret life as a hoarder: Star's house crammed with clothes and shoes  —  Once one of the most feted child stars of her generation, today Lindsay Lohan's troubles are well known.  —  At just 23 years old, her volatile relationships, rift with her father and worries about her use of prescription drugs fill the tabloids.
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The Insider:
'The Insider"s Lindsay Lohan Exclusive!
Us Weekly:
VIDEO: Is Lindsay Lohan a Secret Hoarder?
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Pam Anderson Heading To ‘Dancing With The Stars’  —  Pam Anderson has signed to be on the next season of ABC's hit Dancing With the Stars, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  In a move that's sure to boost the male viewing audience, Pam and the show have agreed to all terms …
X17 Online:
Taylor Lautner's New Moon Co-Star Blasts His New Flick On Twitter  —  Ouch!  Taylor Lautner's fellow New Moon werewolf Alex Meraz (far left) has taken a huge swipe at the star on Twitter, tearing into his upcoming romantic comedy Valentine's Day!  Alex tweeted, “Sorry Taylor but the movie Valentine's …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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New Moon Hunk Disses Taylor Lautner Film as “Lame, Desperate”  —  Werewolf fight!  —  Alex Meraz, a member of the hunky, shirtless wolf pack in New Moon, isn't afraid to bear his fangs at his famous costar Taylor Lautner.  —  See Taylor, Rob, Kristen and the gang have their big red carpet moment
Brian Moylan / Gawker:
Anderson Cooper's Casually Outed in Haitian Adoption Tale  —  The National Enquirer says Cooper and his boyfriend will adopt a baby.  Even crazier than that, the National Enquirer is talking about Cooper's boyfriend on the front page.  Even your mom is gonna see that at the grocery store!
ETonline:
KATE GOSSELIN RETURNS TO ‘THE VIEW’  —  Reality star Kate Gosselin is scheduled to join the ladies of the “The View,” along with a certain ‘Twilight’ heartthrob.  —  The former “Jon and Kate Plus 8” mom will be co-hosting the talk show on Thursday, March 11.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and EW.com
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Lara Martin / Digital Spy:
Kate Gosselin to return to ‘The View’
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Joe Bargmann / People.com:
Ashton Kutcher Hates Valentine's Day  —  Demi Moore, who once said that falling in love with Ashton Kutcher “caught us both by surprise,” might also be shocked to learn that her husband dislikes the year's most romantic day.  —  “I hate Valentine's Day,” Kutcher tells Parade magazine.
TMZ.com:
Dr. Conrad Murray — Friday's the Day  —  Dr. Conrad Murray will be arraigned Friday and charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson — law enforcement sources tell TMZ.  —  We're told Dr. Murray will turn himself in to the LAPD Friday morning.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Ear Sucker and omg!
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Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Universal revs up another ‘Fast and Furious’  —  Diesel, Walker will return for fifth installment  —  Universal Pictures is hitting the accelerator on a fifth installment of “Fast and Furious,” currently being referred to as “Fast Five.”  —  Studio has closed deals with Vin Diesel …
Marc Graser / Variety:
‘Enchanted’ to see second chapter  —  Disney keen to unspool sequel next year  —  Disney is hoping to charm auds again with a sequel to “Enchanted,” hiring Jessie Nelson to pen a script for the live-action fairy tale that “The Proposal” helmer Anne Fletcher is attached to direct.
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Glee,’ 'Chuck, 'Grey's,' ‘Smallville,’ and more!  —  Got a scoop request?  An anonymous tip you're dying to share?  Just want to say hi?  You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com  —  Question: Anything good coming up for Alex on Grey's Anatomy?  —Jesse
Discussion: TV Fanatic
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
‘House’ exclusive: ‘Lost’ alum Cynthia Watros checks in as [major spoiler alert]!  —  Lost heroine Cynthia Watros has found herself one hell of a plum role on House.  —  Sources confirm to me exclusively that the Emmy-winning actress has been cast as Wilson's first ex-wife (he's had three) …
Discussion: Fancast News and TV Fanatic
Brian Mansfield / USA Today:
T-Pain wants to work with Carrie Underwood  —  T-Pain, who has probably collaborated with more singers than anybody this side of Willie Nelson, now has an American Idol in his sites.  “Next on my list is Carrie Underwood,” he tells USA TODAY's Bill Keveney.  “I swear to God.
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  • Nick Jonas had a special dinner companion at Philippe West Hollywood recently.  The rocker was enjoying a leisurely dinner with Selena Gomez, along with his brother Joe.  The group picked a spot in the private wine room near the back of the restaurant.
Jessica F / MuchMusic.com:
Nick Jonas on MOD Talks Dinner with Selena Gomez, Starts His Presidential Campaign  —  Nick Jonas was an artful dodger Wednesday on MuchOnDemand when a fan asked if he was dating Selena Gomez after the paparazzi caught them going to dinner together yesterday.
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Columbia finds ‘Symbol’  —  Knight to adapt third book in ‘Da Vinci Code’ series  —  Columbia Pictures is moving forward with “The Lost Symbol” — the third pic in the “Da Vinci Code” franchise — and has tapped British scribe Steven Knight to adapt.  —  Based on the Dan Brown thriller …
 
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