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4:05 PM ET, April 13, 2010

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Jeremy Olshan / New York Post:
Oprah lied about poverty, sex abuse, tell-all book claims  —  Oprah Winfrey embellished her poor upbringing and made up stories about sexual abuse to boost her ratings, her relatives say in Kitty Kelley's new biography.  —  Although Winfrey claims she never had any new dresses or dolls …
Discussion: The Dish Rag and Perez Hilton
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Shannon McGarvey / Digital Spy:
Tesh confirms relationship with Oprah  —  John Tesh has confirmed that he had a relationship with Oprah Winfrey.  —  In the unauthorised Oprah: A Biography by Kitty Kelley, Tesh is cited as having told his former Entertainment Tonight anchor that he and Winfrey dated in the 1970s.
Discussion: X17 Online and omg!
Associated Press:
Tesh confirms book report, says he dated Oprah
Discussion: iVillage and EW.com
Nicole Sperling / Hollywood Insider:
Exclusive: Chace Crawford out of ‘Footloose’; unknown may replace him  —  Looks like Chace Crawford won't be filling Kevin Bacon's shoes after all in the remake of the iconic 1984 movie Footloose.  Crawford's rep has confirmed that the Gossip Girl hottie has backed out of the dance-loving lead in the remake.
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Simon Reynolds / Digital Spy:
Craig Brewer to direct ‘Footloose’ remake
Discussion: X17 Online and omg!
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Kate Gosselin and the Kids Hollywood-Bound?  —  Kate Gosselin is certainly famous, and now the mom of eight and current ‘Dancing With the Stars’ contestant wants to stay famous by making a move out west.  Yep, the octomom is in the market for a house in Hollywood and a new agent, according to her pals.
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Kate Gosselin: I'm Not Choosing Fame Over My Kids  —  Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy  —  Responding to her ex-husband's accusations that she's an absentee parent, Kate Gosselin says she has no choice but to work, which takes her away from her eight kids …
TMZ.com:
Steven Seagal Sued for Sexual Assault,Trafficking  —  UPDATE: Seagal's lawyer, Marty Singer, responded to the lawsuit this way: “The lawsuit filed by Kayden Nguyen against Steven Seagal is a ridiculous and absurd claim by a disgruntled ex-employee who was fired for using illegal narcotics.”
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Steven Seagal Sued For Sexual Harassment And Sexual Trafficking  —  In shocking court papers obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com, 1990s martial arts actor Steven Seagal is being sued for sexual harassment and illegal trafficking of females for sex.  —  EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS: Steven Segal Court Documents
Brian Orloff / People.com:
Michelle McGee Apologizes to Sandra Bullock  —  Michelle “Bombshell” McGee has two choice words for Sandra Bullock: “I'm sorry.”  —  In a new interview with Australian TV show Today Tonight, Jesse James's alleged mistress apologizes for her involvement in the actress's marriage crisis - but says ultimately James is to be blame.
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New York Post:
Sigourney Weaver attacks Oscar voters  —  Sigourney Weaver has launched a blistering attack on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, saying James Cameron didn't win the Oscar for Best Director because he “didn't have breasts.”  —  Outspoken “Avatar” star Weaver said she believed Cameron …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Sigourney Needs To Stop
Discussion: Pajiba
Erik Pedersen / The Live Feed | THR:
Live From Oregon: Conan mocks NBC, introduces ‘Self-Pleasuring Panda’ (pics)  —  THR's Erik Pedersen is in Eugene, Ore., for opening night of Conan O'Brien's live tour.  Check back later for a full review.  —  EUGENE, Ore. — Conan O'Brien kicked off his comedy tour Monday night in Eugene …
Discussion: Warming Glow and Dlisted
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Steve Krakauer / Mediaite:
Lopez Conducts First TV Interview With New Colleague Conan O'Brien
Discussion: coverawards.com
Us Weekly:
Jessica: “I Absolutely Was Not Wearing Makeup” on Marie Claire  —  Jessica Simpson has a message to those who think she wore concealer or blush on April's Marie Claire cover: “I absolutely was not wearing makeup,” she told UsMagazine.com Monday at a Good Housekeeping bash in NYC.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Dlisted
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Molly / PopSugar:   Jessica Simpson Defends Makeup-Free Cover and Hunt For a “Normal Man”
Daily Mail:
Britney Spears bravely agrees to release un-airbrushed images of herself next to the digitally-altered versions  —  Celebrities and the industry around them is often accused of producing images that affect young people's body image.  —  Which is why it's so refreshing to see one of the world's …
Discussion: popbytes and Amy Grindhouse
Us Weekly:
Ryan Phillippe: “I'm Tired of Getting S*** on” Over Reese Split  —  When a rep for actress Abbie Cornish told UsMagazine.com in February that she had broken up with Ryan Phillippe, at least one person was surprised: Ryan Phillippe.  —  “I have a new rule: not to date anyone who has a publicist …
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PopEater:
Ryan Phillippe ‘Tired’ of Being Blamed for Reese Witherspoon Split
Discussion: omg! and X17 Online
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Former Bachelor Contestants Engaged!  —  What happens to the men and women who fail to get a rose that first cocktail night on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette?  Well, some of them mix and mingle after their seasons end, joining a growing family of Bachelor alumni, and a few even find love off camera!
Discussion: Fancast News and Backseat Cuddler
X17 Online:
Kirstie Alley's 17-Year-Old Son Engaged  —  Kirstie Alley's 17-year-old son William True got engaged to his 18-year-old girlfriend Lauren Sargeant, and in a recent interview with Ellen, the Scientolomom revealed that she couldn't be happier for the teenage lovers!
Discussion: omg! and Perez Hilton
Blaine Zuckerman / People.com:
Bret Michaels Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy  —  Bret Michael tried to ignore the pain in his stomach Sunday night, hoping he could make the stage for a show in San Antonio, Texas.  —  But by 1 a.m. Monday, the 47-year-old rocker and contestant on The Celebrity Apprentice had to be rushed …
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E! Online:
Jersey Shore Spins Off in Boston!  —  The Joisey peeps are taking the party to Bahstan.  —  A Jersey Shore spinoff is in the works called Wicked Summer, which will take place in the sultry climes of Beantown rather than on the sandy beaches ringing the land of GTL, E! News learned Monday.
TMZ.com:
Nas Ordered to Pay Kelis Big Bucks  —  Nas went to court Monday over his divorce with Kelis — and walked out a little lighter in the wallet.  —  According to documents filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Nas had to immediately fork over $47,249.42 in back child support and $40,454 in back spousal support.
Tom Lang / KnowThyNeighbor.org:
Top 40 Radios Stations Nationwide Including Kiss 108 in Boston Promoting Ex-Gay Movement, Exodus International  —  Who Is Dawson McAllister and Why Should You Care?  If You Have Children or Care About Their Well Being You Should!  —  Listen to Hopeline Call  —  (Actual Call By Youth Into McAllister's Hopeline)
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Universal Buys Seth MacFarlane's R-Rated Comedy About Teddy Bear In MRC Film Deal  —  EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures has stepped up to acquire the $65 million budget Ted, an R-rated comedy that will mark the feature directorial debut of Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane.
PEOPLE TV Watch:
DWTS: Pamela Anderson Shines with Slinky Rumba  —  Did Dancing save the best for last?  —  She didn't receive the evening's highest score, but Pamela Anderson had the ballroom abuzz after her steamy and sensual rumba with partner Damian Whitewood.  The Baywatch bombshell's subdued …
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
 
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Lia Eustachewich / NY Daily News:
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Josh Dickey / msnbc.com:
Seagal sued for allegedly keeping sex slaves
NY Daily News:
'Gossip Girl's' Ed Westwick ‘devastated’ Jessica Szohr seeing other guys
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Xeni Jardin / Boing Boing:
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Discussion: X17 Online and PopEater
Daily Mail:
Turning Japanese: Gaga scrawls a message to fans on her £3 …
BBC:
No tissues or issues as Church and Henson ‘are engaged’
Discussion: Perez Hilton and omg!
New York Post:
Vivica A. Fox's toy too boyish
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From Mediagazer:

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple reports Q4 revenue from Services, which includes the App Store, Apple TV+, and Apple Music, up 12% YoY to $24.97B, a new quarterly record, but below est.

Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Amazon reports Q3 ad revenue up 19% YoY to $14.33B, vs. $14.25B est., amid its push to insert ads into Prime Video, and subscription sales up 11% YoY to $11.3B

Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Trump sues CBS News in a Texas court, claiming CBS engaged in election interference “through malicious, deceptive” editing of its 60 Minutes Harris interview

 
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