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1:45 PM ET, February 27, 2010

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Richard Moriarty / The Sun:
You're so vain... David  —  SINGER CARLY SIMON has finally ended a 38-year guessing game - by naming the subject of hit You're So Vain.  —  The catty lyrics were believed to be aimed at an ex-boyfriend such as MICK JAGGER, CAT STEVENS, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON or WARREN BEATTY.  —  To hear the name revealed, click below...
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Roger Friedman / The Hollywood Reporter:
You're So Wrong: Carly Simon Song NOT About David Geffen  —  The British papers have gone crazy over a 38-year-old story.  And they've got it all wrong, of course.  —  For years, Carly Simon has teased the public that “You're So Vain,” her signature record, was about Warren Beatty.
Perez Hilton:
You're So Vain!  Simon Reveals Who Song Is About!  —  The song is a mystery no longer!  —  After 40 years of guessing and wondering, Carly Simon has revealed who her iconic “You're So Vain” song is written about.  —  We almost don't want to tell you.  The mystery is what makes the song!
Discussion: Contactmusic.com
Starpulse:   Carly Simon Names Who's ‘So Vain’
People.com:
Jim Carrey Becomes a Grandfather!  —  He may seem a little young to be called “Grandpa,” but 47-year-old Jim Carrey is embracing his new role now that daughter Jane Carrey has given birth to a baby boy.  —  Jane and husband Alex Santana welcomed their first child, son Jackson Riley Santana …
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Bryan Alexander / PopEater:
Jim Carrey's New Role: Grandpa!  —  Jim Carrey has a new place to try out his comic material — the nursery.  The 47-year-old actor is now a grandfather.  —  Carrey's daughter Jane, 22, gave birth to her first baby — a son named Jackson Riley Santana — early Friday morning, according to a media release.
Discussion: omg! and Bitten and Bound
E! Online:
Source: Andrew Koenig Hanged Himself  —  Walter Koenig said that his son Andrew “took his own life.”  —  A source close to the investigation into the death of Andrew Koenig tells E! News that the 41-year-old actor's body was found Thursday in Vancouver's Stanley Park hanging from a tree.
Discussion: PopEater, iVillage and Socialite Life
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PopEater:
Lara Spencer Gets the Truth on Tiger Woods' Rehab from Dr. Drew (Video)  —  PopEater pal Lara Spencer didn't waste the chance to ask ‘Insider’ guest Dr. Drew Pinsky about the fallout from the staged photo opp at the Tiger Woods press conference and what Woods' choice of rehab facility …
Discussion: The Insider and E! Online
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TMZ.com:
Gary Coleman Suffers Apparent Seizure on TV
Discussion: Starpulse and Associated Press
Catherine Donaldson-Evans / People.com:
Gatorade Loses Its Thirst for Tiger Woods  —  Tiger Woods has been dumped again by a corporate sponsor, this time by Gatorade.  —  A spokeswoman for the drink maker, sold by PepsiCo, confirmed Friday that it had discontinued its endorsement deal with the scandal-plagued golf star.
The Huffington Post:
Courtney Love Attacks Edward Norton On Twitter  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION?  —  Courtney Love attacked ex-boyfriend Edward Norton on Twitter late Thursday night.  —  Love, who dated Norton in the 90s after costarring in “The People vs. Larry Flynt,” doesn't make total sense …
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AceShowBiz.com:
Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato's ‘Make a Wave’ Debuted  —  This year's anthem of Disney's Friends for Change: Project Green sung by the Jonas Brothers' lead singer and his ‘Camp Rock’ co-star has finally been sent to radio.  —  A new duet track between Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato has got its radio airplay on Radio Disney Friday, February 26.
Discussion: Gossip Teen
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Bret Michaels: “Nothing to Be Defensive About” Miley Cyrus Song  —  Bret Michaels says he has nothin' to apologize for about “Nothin' to Lose,” his new song featuring Miley Cyrus.  In the country-rock ballad that went online Thursday, Cyrus, 17, harmonizes as Michaels, 46 …
Phil / Egotastic!:
Anne Hathaway Nude Scenes in Love and Other Drugs Confirmed!  —  If you like seeing Anne Hathaway naked (and really, who doesn't?), then I've got some great news for you.  According to post on the IMDB Forum, a viewer has confirmed several Anne Hathaway nude scenes in her upcoming film Love and Other Drugs.
Discussion: Hollywood Life
The Superficial:
Lady GaGa just gave Guillermo del Toro a boner  —  Here's Lady GaGa in London last night and screw her outfit.  Check out the look on her bodyguard's face in each shot.  There's a man who went straight home, told his daughter he loved her, then bought ten ponies and a Lamborghini just to make sure she got the message.
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TMZ.com:
Lady Gaga Goes Back to Her Roots
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
GaGaDaily.com:
LADY GAGA LEAVES ZUMA
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Style Watch:
Oscars Hire Joel Madden to Deejay to Create ‘Party Atmosphere’  —  Welcome to Club Oscar.  —  The ultra-traditional Academy Awards are loosening up this year, hiring Joel Madden to serve as house deejay at the show, producer Adam Shankman tells PEOPLE.  —  “We're friends and I asked him,” Shankman says.
Oli Simpson / Digital Spy:
Tina Fey, Steve Carell to host at Oscars  —  Comedians Steve Carell, Tina Fey and Sacha Baron Cohen are among the stars confirmed to present at this year's Oscars.  —  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also announced that Ben Stiller and Jason Bateman will be amongst the presenters at the March 7 event.
Kellvin Chavez / Latino Review:
Exclusive: Hitchcock's Suspicion Being Remade  —  It's snowing here pretty bad in NYC and I'm going out to try and shovel my butt out of my house, so I'll make this brief.  —  Got a hot tip from notorious trusted source ‘Pinche Taco,’ regarding yet another remake.
 
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Us Weekly:
VIDEO: Housewife Bethenny Is “Scary,” Snipes Kelly
Discussion: Socialite Life and Fancast News
TMZ.com:
Cryer Alleged Murder Plot — Key Person Recants?
Discussion: Videogum
Daniel Kreps / Rolling Stone:
“The Runaways” Soundtrack: Stewart and Fanning, Plus Stooges, Bowie and More
James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
Neil Patrick Harris directing ‘Rent’
Discussion: PopWatch and Just Jared
John Cook / Gawker:
Variety Will Kill a Bad Review of Your ‘Mediocre’ Movie For Just $400,000
Discussion: Movieline
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Amber James / PopEater:
Tiffani Thiessen Shows Off Baby Bump in NYC
Discussion: Hollywood Life
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Dennis Farina, John Ortiz join HBO pilot
Discussion: TV Squad and Movieline
Stereogum:
Shane MacGowan, Johnny Depp, Nick Cave, Chrissie Hynde & Friends …
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Three ‘ER’ alums cast in pilots
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Nicole Kidman joining Sandler-Aniston film
 

 
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Washington Post:
WaPo and The News Movement, in which Will Lewis holds a stake, agreed in recent months to pursue brand partnerships; TNM made two major pitches involving WaPo

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: BuzzFeed is struggling to sell Hot Ones owner First We Feast, which is profitable and has ~$30M revenue per year; interested parties balk at $70M price

Jesse Whittock / Deadline:
Sony Pictures Networks India names Disney+ Hotstar content chief Gaurav Banerjee as its new Managing Director and CEO

 
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