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8:45 AM ET, April 21, 2010

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TMZ.com:
‘Kumar’ Actor Robbed at Gunpoint in D.C.  —  TMZ has learned Kal Penn — aka Kumar from that “White Castle” movie — was robbed at gunpoint early this morning while walking in a neighborhood in Washington D.C.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Penn claims a man carrying a gun approached …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Kumar Star Robbed at Gunpoint in D.C.  —  Harold and Kumar star Kal Penn, who under his real name Kalpen Modi works as an associate director in the White House's Office of Public Engagement, was reportedly robbed at gunpoint in Washington, D.C., at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to the The Washington Post's Reliable Source column.
Discussion: Reliable Source
TMZ.com:
Tiger Woods Parties at Nickelback Concert  —  Tiger Woods partied like a rockstar last night — leaving his Isleworth compound to hang out backstage at a Nickelback concert in Orlando, according to a source at the show.  —  We're told Woods was shrouded by security backstage at Amway Arena — while the band did their thing.
Discussion: The Dish Rag and Hollywood News ®
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The Superficial:
Coco getting her vagina waxed.  No, really.  —  Clearly growing weary of Adrianne Curry stealing her Twitter thunder, Coco decided to up the ante by posting the above photo of her beaver getting waxed.  (I'm bringing that word back.): … As of this post, TweetPhoto has removed the pic …
Discussion: Celebslam and Gone Hollywood
TMZ.com:
Michael Douglas' Son Gets 5 Years in Prison  —  Michael Douglas' son Cameron was just sentenced to five years in federal prison — for his role in a major drug dealing operation.  —  Cameron Douglas — along with his father and his mother Diandra — were present in federal court in Manhattan today …
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PopEater:
Cameron Douglas Sentenced to 5 Years in Drug Case
Discussion: D*ana's Dirt
Perez Hilton:
Michael Douglas Pleads For Drug-Dealing Son
Discussion: Daily Mail and omg!
People.com:
Tara Reid Calls Off Wedding  —  Four months after she got engaged, Tara Reid says her wedding planned for next month is off.  —  The actress and Playboy model, 34, gave no explanation, releasing only a brief statement saying, “Tara Reid has confirmed that she will not be moving forward with her May 22 nuptials.”
CityRag:
20 Celebrities Smoking Pot  —  Tons of celebrities admit to smoking weed, however today, the proof is in the puffing.  Click the images to see 20 celebrities getting their 420 on!...
Discussion: L.A. Rag Mag and Gawker
Shruti Dhalwala / People.com:
Kelly Ripa: My Husband Pays Me to Keep My Clothes On  —  Kelly Ripa advised one couple on NBC's The Marriage Ref to get a stripper pole.  But Ripa herself needs no such encouragement to spice things up at home - in fact, quite the opposite.  —  “He actually pays me money to keep my clothes on!”
Discussion: ImNotObsessed.com
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The Superficial:   Kelly Ripa's husband fears the penis button
Us Weekly:
Christina Aguilera: I'm “More Sexual” as a Mom  —  Christina Aguilera says she's become sexier since welcoming son Max in January 2008.  —  “I'm more confident and comfortable in my own skin.  I think I'm even a more sexual Christina,” the singer, who wed husband Jordan Bratman four years ago …
Discussion: Gabby Babble, Celebslam and X17 Online
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Robert Copsey / Digital Spy:
Aguilera confirmed for ‘Idol’ finale?
Discussion: omg!
Joyann King / InStyle.com What's Right Now:
Our May Cover Girl Is... Scarlett Johansson!  —  With her gorgeous blond hair, feminine curves and sexy voice, one might expect Scarlett Johansson to be the perfect ringleader for the young Hollywood scene, but the truth is she's a homebody (and homemaker!).
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Toronto Sun:
Leonard Nimoy set to retire  —  Just when he thinks he's out, they beam him back in.  —  How else to describe Leonard Nimoy's enduring, at times conflicted relationship with Star Trek, the franchise that's defined his career for more than four decades — regardless of how many times he swore it off or believed it was finished?
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Melanie Griffith No Longer Feeding the ‘Monster’ of Addiction  —  After battling substance-abuse problems on and off for more than 30 years, Melanie Griffith says the “monster” has been contained.  —  “Addiction's a tough enemy to defeat,” the Oscar-nominated actress tells Spain's ¡Hola! magazine in a new interview.
Discussion: PopEater
Reuters:
Teary Kate Gosselin Voted off “Dancing With Stars”  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality TV mom-of-eight Kate Gosselin was finally voted off “Dancing With the Stars” on Tuesday after five weeks of arguments with her partner and harsh criticism of her robotic style.
Discussion: Speakeasy and Celebrity Gossip …
Fox News:
‘Idol’ Contestant Crystal Bowersox Claims She Was ‘Betrayed’ by Ryan Seacrest  —  The front-runner says she told Seacrest something in a moment of weakness, which he then shared with the world.
Discussion: Hollywood News ®
Oprah.com:
The Controversial Octuplet Mom Nadya Suleman … Controversial octuplet mom Nadya Suleman takes us inside her life for 24 hours.  See what it's like to have 14 children depend on you every day.  —  The Real Octomom  —  Nadya Suleman sets the record straight on reality shows, plastic surgery …
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Sex and the City Soundtrack Scoop!  —  Sex and the City has never sounded better.  —  If the trailers for the SATC sequel weren't enough to drive us bonkers with anticipation for the movie to open next month, wait till you hear the soundtrack.  —  I've got the exclusive details on the movie's soundtrack playlist.
Us Weekly:
Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon to Wed a Third Time  —  So nice, they're doing it thrice!  —  Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon will be tying the knot for the third time on April 30, which is their two-year wedding anniversary.  Expect a similar blowout in 2011, 2012 ... and beyond, as long as they're together.
Joe Flint / Company Town:
ABC developing daytime show for Tori Spelling  —  Tori Spelling is looking to get a day job.  —  ABC is creating a daytime talk show for Spelling and a co-host to be determined.  The daughter of late legendary television producer Aaron Spelling, Tori Spelling first came to prominence …
Margie Mason / Associated Press:
American Idol winner sparks smoking debate  —  BOGOR, Indonesia — Just a few miles after passing a towering Marlboro Man ad, a second billboard off the highway promotes cigarettes with a new American face: Kelly Clarkson.  —  The former American Idol winner invites fans to buy tickets …
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip and Perez Hilton
Just Jared:
Joel McHale & Ken Jeong Declare Thumb Wars on Texting & Driving  —  Community stars Joel McHale and Ken Jeong show off their thumb socks in this shot from their PSA shoot with DoSomething.org!  —  In the PSA, the co-stars encourage teens to fight texting and driving - texting while driving makes …
Erin Carlson / Crushable:
‘Real Housewives’ Teresa And Dina Dis The ‘Jersey Shore’ Kids  —  Step back, Snooki.  Because you are a bad influence on children — or so say Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey.  —  “We shouldn't be telling our kids, ‘You get drunk, make out in a hot tub, you get your own TV show,’” …
Discussion: Pop Crunch and !! omg blog !!
Alex Dobuzinskis / Reuters:
Cirque du Soleil to create Michael Jackson show  —  (Reuters) - Cirque du Soleil will develop touring shows based on the music of Michael Jackson in the third major deal by the “Thriller” singer's estate since his death last June, representatives said on Tuesday.
Discussion: Pop Crunch
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TMZ.com:
Michael Jackson — The Cirque Comes to Town
Discussion: Extra, omg! and Perez Hilton
 
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Damu Bobb / Access Hollywood:
Lauren London On The Controversy Surrounding Her Pregnancy …
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Lachlan Cartwright / New York Post:
Oprah DNA testy
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Elizabeth Snead / The Dish Rag:
Move over, Ricky Martin. Another Hollywood celeb is coming out
Discussion: Queerty and Oh No They Didn't!
Popoholic:
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Perez Hilton:
True Blood Tries Something New!
Bryan Alexander / PopEater:
Atlanta ‘Housewives’ The Diva Extras on ‘The Joneses’ Movie Set
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
We'll never know how much Jessica Alba suffers
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Max Tani / Semafor:
The Wall Street Journal EIC Emma Tucker says she felt vindicated by the debate, after previously facing criticism for coverage of Biden's age and mental acuity

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The White House will host the first-ever White House Creator Economy Conference in August to “emphasize the Administration's commitment to creators”

Michael Schneider / Variety:
CNN says the Biden-Trump debate was watched by nearly 48M viewers, based on early Nielsen Fast National numbers, with 12.6M in the key 25-54 age demographic

 
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