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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.
RADAR:
Moving On - Kim Kardashian Spotted K-I-S-S-I-N-G Cristiano Ronaldo! — Kim Kardashian has apparently “switched teams”, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Fresh off after her split with NFL star Reggie Bush, the reality TV stunner was spotted enjoying a romantic meal in Spain with Real Madrid soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo.
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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.
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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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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 …
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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 …
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.
TMZ.com:
Topless Kiefer Sutherland Tossed from Strip Club — Kiefer Sutherland went to a nudie bar in London last night — only he was the one who took his clothes off ... before getting thrown into the street. — According to reports, Sutherland was acting crazy— dancing and shouting — at the Stringfellows “lapdance club” in London.
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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‘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 …
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 …
Us Weekly:
Nicole Richie Hangs Out in Chicago — Nicole Richie hanging out at Chicago's Sunda with entrepreneur (and the restaurant's owner) Billy Dec (she also tried Lou Malnati's pizza during her trip to the Windy City!). — Jessica Biel having a girls night out at LGO in Santa Monica, CA.
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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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Cele|bitchy, Starpulse, Hollywire.com, PopSugar, coverawards.com, The Huffington Post, Hollywood Life, Just Jared, Perez Hilton, Celebrity Baby Scoop and Movieline
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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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