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11:55 AM ET, April 16, 2010

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TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Front-Runner Almost Quit  —  TMZ has learned “American Idol” contestant Crystal Bowersox threw in the towel a little more than two weeks ago and was walking off the show, when Ryan Seacrest did some fast-talking and changed her mind.  —  It went down in a parking lot after an “A.I.” show.
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PopEater:
Ryan Seacrest Keeps ‘Idol’ Contestant from Quitting  —  Overwhelmed by the stress and pressure of being on ‘American Idol,’ contestant Crystal Bowersox threatened to walk off the show.  ‘Idol’ host Ryan Seacrest stepped in and had a quick heart-to-heart with her in the show's parking lot, TMZ reports.
TMZ.com:
Nic Cage Buys Pyramid — To Be Dead In  —  Nic Cage has purchased himself a fancy new pyramid to stay in — but he doesn't plan on moving in .... until he's dead.  —  TMZ has learned Cage recently had a 9-foot tall pyramid-shaped super-tomb built in a New Orleans cemetery …
PopEater:
Steven Seagal Made Jenny McCarthy Cry, Told Her to Strip at Audition  —  A bundle of sexual assault allegations against Steven Seagal are revealing what may be a long-term pattern of inappropriateness.  CBS Crimesider has dug up a 1998 interview with Jenny McCarthy — who says that during …
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Carlin DeGuerin Miller / CBS News:
Jenny McCarthy: Steven Seagal Told Me to Strip During Casting Call for “Under Siege 2”  —  NEW YORK (CBS) Former Playboy Playmate Jenny McCarthy is among a number of women who have claimed they had uncomfortably close encounters of a sexual kind, involving actor Steven Seagal.
Discussion: Extra and hollywoodbackwash.com
Ryan Grim / The Huffington Post:
Dr. Drew Getting Ripped For Suggesting Lindsay Lohan Be Framed For Drug Use  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION?  —  Celebrity addiction specialist Drew Pinsky — who goes by Dr. Drew — is taking an online beating for suggesting that the best way to deal with Lindsay Lohan's drug problem is to …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Celebslam:
Lindsay Lohan is an idiot, Part 2
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - Lindsay Lohan Looks A “Mess” At Club, Fails To Impress Samantha
Discussion: INF Daily
Daily Mail:
Out and proud: Ricky Martin embraces sexuality with confident new video  —  After finally revealing the truth about his sexuality Ricky Martin is clearly keen to start a fresh chapter in his life.  —  And clearly empowered by his recent decision to live an openly gay life …
Hollywood Reporter:
Weinsteins to take back Miramax  —  THR EXCLUSIVE  —  It looks as if the Weinsteins have managed to fashion a winning bid in the Miramax auction and will take back operating control of the company they founded in 1979 and sold to Disney for $80 million in 1993.
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Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
Miramax Auction Still On; Disney Denies Hollywood Reporter Alert
Jocelyn Vena / MTV:
Ke$ha ‘Bonded’ With Ryan Phillippe During ‘SNL’ Rehearsals  —  ‘I would love to do something funny,’ singer says of hopes she'll appear in a sketch.  —  Ke$ha is currently prepping for her stint as musical guest on this week's “Saturday Night Live,” when “MacGruber” star Ryan Phillippe hosts the show.
Discussion: Just Jared and New York Magazine
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PopEater:
Shirtless Ryan Phillippe Still Sad About Divorce
Discussion: omg!
Catherine Donaldson-Evans / People.com:
It's (Really) Over Between Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt  —  After multiple conflicting reports about the status of Paris Hilton and boyfriend Doug Reinhardt's relationship, it's official: They have split.  —  Hilton, 29, and Reinhardt, 24, broke up “weeks ago,” her rep confirmed Thursday.
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X17 Online:
Paris Hilton Dumped Doug Reinhardt Two Weeks Ago Over Conflicting Reality Shows
Discussion: omg!
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods & Wife: Battle Over Kids Brewing  —  A battle over the children is brewing between Tiger Woods and his wife.  —  The struggling couple has been leading separate lives and attempts to repair the marriage are not going well.  As RadarOnline.com reported exclusively …
TMZ.com:
‘Waverly Place’ Star Cited for Picking Fight  —  David Henrie, one of the stars of the Disney Channel hit show “Wizards of Waverly Place,” was cited last night for allegedly trying to start a fight at a popular Los Angeles shopping center.  —  Henrie and his 16-year-old brother Lorenzo …
Discussion: Starpulse and Celebrity Gossip
Jeanne Wolf / PARADE Magazine:
'I've Always Been Driven'  —  Let's get one thing straight about Nick Jonas' story.  He may have gone solo, but it wasn't to get away from his brothers.  He, Kevin, and Joe—collectively, the teen pop-music sensation the Jonas Brothers—are still very much together.
Discussion: Hollywood Life and Allie Is Wired
Perez Hilton:
Mover Over Beckhams!  Hot New Couple Alert!!!!  —  What an unexpectedly AWESOME pairing!  —  PerezHilton.com has exclusively confirmed that this is 100% true!!!  —  Kim Kardashian was spotted making out in a Madrid restaurant this week with none other than SEKSI footballer Cristiano Ronaldo!
PopWatch:
This week's cover: Summer movie preview!  —  The stars and directors of summer's most anticipated films share what it was like to create them.  A sample:  —  Angelina Jolie stars in Salt as CIA agent accused of being a Russian sleeper spy.  The role, originally written for a man …
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Marco / X17 Online:
Larry King's Ironic Tweet  —  Image courtesy of Twitter Larry and Shawn King are currently dealing with the aftermath of filing for divorce after 13 years of marriage.  Despite several reports about a bitter battle between the two, a source close to Shawn tells X17online exclusively …
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In Touch Weekly Magazine:
Paula Abdul headed back to Idol?  —  It's a huge secret, but America Idol producers might be trying to woo Paula Abdul back to the struggling show.  Although still immensely popular, ratings are way down this season compared to when Paula was on the panel, and executives fear the loss …
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Extra:
Does ‘Idol’ Want Paula Abdul Back?
Discussion: Perez Hilton
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen's Cocaine & Hooker Relapse  —  Charlie Sheen suffered a cocaine AND hooker relapse, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  Sheen was photographed wearing a ridiculous disguise while spending time with Angelina Tracy, a paid escort, in a new cheating scandal …
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Dave Itzkoff / ArtsBeat:
Daniel Radcliffe to Star in ‘How to Succeed’ Revival on Broadway
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Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
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Discussion: Perez Hilton and TV Fanatic
Us Weekly:
Nicole Richie Hangs Out in Chicago
Discussion: Just Jared
Lara Martin / Digital Spy:
Rumer Willis ‘not engaged to Alberti’
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
Hollywoodreporter / Heat Vision:
Samuel L. Jackson, Kellan Lutz eyeing ‘Deathgames’ (exclusive)
Veronica Rocha / The 818 Now:
Girlicious singer pleads not guilty to drugs-sales charge
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X17 Online:
Reports: Mexican Singer Luis Miguel In Critical Condition
Discussion: Perez Hilton
The Live Feed | THR:
Is Patton Oswalt leaving NBC's ‘Beach Lane’?
New York Post:
Russell Brand's heroin cure
Maggie Coughlan / PopEater:
Jill Zarin Spills ‘Secrets’ on ‘Toxic’ Bethenny
Discussion: College Candy
People.com:
Kate Gosselin: 'I Won't Lose My Kids'
Starpulse:
Spencer Pratt Attacks Audrina Patridge, Ke$ha & J-Woww On Twitter
Cele|bitchy:
The Kardashian sisters overshare about their first periods
Discussion: Allie Is Wired and Socialite Life
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video is in talks with veteran anchor Brian Williams to host a live Election Night special, its first entry into news-related programming

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes Senate Bill 254, which would have expanded the rights of journalists to tour state prisons and interview incarcerated people

Kate Knibbs / Wired:
A profile of Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle, as the service fights existential battles over copyright, including from music labels like UMG

 
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