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1:50 PM ET, February 4, 2010

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TMZ.com:
Brittany Murphy Death - ‘Preventable’  —  Sources involved in Brittany Murphy's autopsy tell TMZ her death was “preventable.”  —  Sources say the primary causes of Murphy's death were pneumonia and severe anemia.  L.A. County Coroner officials believe Brittany's condition was “treatable” but no one took her to the hospital in time.
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TMZ.com:
Coroner's Office Revisits Brittany Murphy Home  —  The L.A. County Coroner's Office is not satisfied that the toxicology report by itself will tell the whole story in the death of Brittany Murphy, so yesterday Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter paid a visit to Brittany's husband, Simon Monjack …
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.”
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.
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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
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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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!
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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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 …
TMZ.com:
Casey Johnson's Death Caused by Neglect  —  Casey Johnson died because she simply did not take care of herself ... sources connected with the autopsy tell TMZ.  —  The L.A. County Coroner says the cause of death was “Diabetic Ketoacidosis” and the manner of death was “natural.”
Discussion: People.com, omg!, Dlisted and Perez Hilton
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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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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Catherine Donaldson-Evans / People.com:
Days of Our Lives Matriarch Dies at 95  —  Days of Our Lives matriarch Frances Reid, who played Alice Horton on the long-running soap, died Wednesday at the age of 95.  —  Reid appeared last on NBC's hit show in December of 2007.  She also had roles on As the World Turns and The Edge of Night.
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: omg!, Perez Hilton and Ear Sucker
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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.
Catherine Donaldson-Evans / People.com:
Lil Wayne: God Wants Me in Prison  —  Lil Wayne is constantly moving.  But the hyperactive hip-hop star will find himself suddenly sedentary come Tuesday, when he has to report to prison to serve a yearlong sentence for gun possession.  —  “I don't like to stop,” Wayne, 27, tells Rolling Stone.
People.com:
Vulgar Remark Follows Mel Gibson to France  —  Mel Gibson's widely quoted vulgar outburst last Friday at a Chicago WGN-TV interviewer who inquired about Gibson's past drinking problems and his 2006 anti-Semitic rant has followed the Oscar winner to Europe.  —  Appearing live Wednesday night …
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
Eric Wilson / New York Times:
The Trials of a Former Boy Wonder  —  IT was late into the night last April 30, after a lavish dinner at La Grenouille honoring the 100th anniversary of Cartier, when Zac Posen, the precocious designer, took a seat next to Glenda Bailey, the editor of Harper's Bazaar and the evening's hostess.
Discussion: Fashionista and Gawker
 
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