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2:00 AM ET, May 26, 2010

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TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ — Nerves Frayed During Rehearsal  —  Our spies at the “American Idol” rehearsal today say Crystal Bowersox was so nervous she forgot the words to the song she'll release if she wins tomorrow night.  And Lee DeWyze got ticked off after he got hit with a violin bow.
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PEOPLE TV Watch:
Simon Cowell Makes His Prediction for Who'll Win Idol  —  It's down to the final two on American Idol, and the way Simon Cowell sees it, the dark horse has become the front-runner for the season-nine crown.  —  “If you'd asked me five or six weeks ago, 100 percent I would have said Crystal [Bowersox].
Discussion: Bumpshack.com and TVgasm
The Sun:
Idol life for Madonna
Discussion: TVgasm
The Pop Chorus / PopEater:
For Some ‘American Idol’ Fans, Simon's Exit is The End
Discussion: Reuters and Perez Hilton
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Megan Fox's ‘T3’ Replacement Down To Three Candidates, One Front-Runner  —  UPDATE: The other actresses on the short-list have been informed that the female lead will go to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, so unless things fall apart at the negotiating table, she's the new Transformers 3 gal.
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Ted Casablanca / E! Online:
Fox Source: “Megan and Brian Will Get Married”
Discussion: Perez Hilton
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: David Hasselhoff Hospitalized  —  David Hasselhoff has been hospitalized again, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  The 57-year-old former Baywatch star checked into a Los Angeles-area hospital on Sunday.  RadarOnline.com learned that his 17-year-old daughter Hayley took him to the hospital.
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Homerun / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Tila Tequila's Drug Problem: Snorting Ambien  —  Tila Tequila is headed to Celebrity Rehab 4 for a self-admitted prescription pill problem, and now RadarOnline.com is exclusively revealing the details behind the reality TV star's addiction.  —  PHOTOS: Tila Bares All
Michael K / Dlisted:
If Tiger Woods Only Knew
Discussion: The Superficial
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan's Movie Excuse — Total BS  —  Lindsay Lohan made it clear to the court that she didn't wanna wear a SCRAM bracelet because she thought it would get in the way of an upcoming movie shoot in Texas — problem is, no such shoot exists.  —  TMZ has contacted the producers …
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TMZ.com:
Drug Testing May Not Solve Lindsay's Problem  —  TMZ has learned ... Lindsay Lohan can still take two drugs, in spite of Judge Marsha Revel's drug testing requirement — and one of the drugs could be at the root of Lindsay's problem.  —  Sources tell us Lindsay has prescriptions for Adderall (a stimulant that treats ADHD) and Ambien.
omg!:
‘Dancing’ With The Stars Crowns Season 10 Champion  —  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — After a thrilling night of exciting ballroom competition, “Dancing with the Stars” crowned their Season 10 champion.  —  Nicole Scherzinger and professional partner Derek Hough bested Olympic gold medal men's …
Discussion: PopEater
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Associated Press:
Nicole Scherzinger wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
‘Dancing’ Star Pulled Over — You Move Too Fast!
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Sandra Bullock Won't Be Watching Jesse's Apology  —  Jesse James' apology tour starts this week, as the reality star's infidelity imploded his marriage to Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock, leaving him to become the “most hated man in the world” (his words!).  So what's behind his televised confession and apology this week?
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TMZ.com:
Mindy McCready — My Mom Overreacted  —  Mindy McCready's rep tells TMZ the singer did not OD on drugs — she just had a bad reaction to a painkiller and her mom “overreacted.”  —  Brent Young, Mindy's rep, tells us she broke her toe 2 days ago and has been complaining about the pain.
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Mindy McCready's Overdose A Failed Suicide Attempt Says Mom
Cal Fussman / Esquire:
The Making (and Remaking) of Tom Cruise: Cover Preview  —  In his own words, the star of Knight and Day — and Esquire's new ‘How to Be a Man’ issue — on how he figured things out, from forgiving his father to being one.  And that whole thing on Oprah's couch.
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Sarah / People.com:
Meet Bethenny Frankel's New Baby Bryn!  —  Even though her daughter is only 2½ weeks old, Bethenny Frankel can already see one similarity between her newborn and herself.  —  “She has my E.T. toes,” says Frankel, pointing to Bryn Casey Hoppy's little pink feet.  “They are so long!”
PopEater:
Christina Aguilera Cancels Her Entire Summer Tour  —  Citing her busy schedule leading up to the release of her new album and film, Christina Aguilera has canceled her summer tour, telling fans she'll be back on the road in 2011.  —  “Christina Aguilera's summer tour has been moved to 2011 due …
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The Huffington Post:
Christina Aguilera CANCELS Summer Tour As Single Tanks
Us Weekly:
Heidi Pratt: Plastic Surgery Was “the Best Decision of My Life”  —  Since cutting ties with Lauren Conrad years ago, Heidi Pratt has been in the market for a new BFF.  —  “I have no friends!”  Heidi, 23, Twittered early Monday morning.  “The ones who are pretending to be ‘friends’ or ‘family,’ are crazy, angry, broke and BITTER.
Rex Reed / New York Observer:
Sex Is a Pity  —  The only thing memorable about Sex and the City 2 is the number two part, which describes it totally, if you get my drift.  Everything else in this deadly, brainless exercise in pointless tedium is dedicated to the screeching audacity of delusional self-importance that convinces …
Matthew Moore / Telegraph:
Justin Bieber scrubbed from the internet by new Shaved Bieber browser tool  —  Internet users frustrated by Justin Bieber's online ubiquity can now breathe easy - thanks to a programme that censors every mention and photo of the 16-year-old Canadian singer.  —  Bieber's vast and vociferous …
Pocholo Concepcion / Showbiz & Style:
Charice to join American TV series ‘Glee’  —  MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines' pride, international pop star CharicePempengco, will soon join the cast of the award-winning American musical comedy-drama TV series “Glee.”  —  In a TV interview at her Glorietta show on May 23 …
The Superficial:
Miley Cyrus in a Bikini  —  Here's Miley Cyrus in Mexico with Billy Ray yesterday, and despite all the things I've said about that sex they had, it's always nice to see a father protecting his daughter from predators.  Even if a simple pointing of the finger is complete jacks**t compared …
Barton Fink / NYLON MAGAZINE:
Our June/ July cover girl has a new album and a major interview.  —  Our June / July cover girl is M.I.A., and though she's never been shy about sharing her opinions, she's rarely opened up to a fashion magazine about her vision, her style, and her encounter with Tupac Shakur.  But for NYLON, she did...
TMZ.com:
Suge Knight Accused of Ordering a Hit  —  One day after Suge Knight was released from jail last week, the rap mogul allegedly masterminded a murder plot ... this according to legal documents.  —  An L.A. County Superior Court judge has ordered Suge to stay at least 100 yards away …
Discussion: Bossip and Perez Hilton
 
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Vandy / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Am Bachelorette Finalist's Secret Girlfriend
People.com:
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Marco / X17 Online:
Heidi Montag Defends Reports She's Suicidal
Emily Sheridan / Daily Mail:
Brooklyn Beckham takes style tips from dad David in untucked shirt …
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Carole Glines / OK! Magazine:
Aaron Carter on Ex Lindsay Lohan: “You Deserve It”
Kwanitaka / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Kendra's Sex Tape To Be Released Wednesday; Highest Pre-Orders Ever
Discussion: Gone Hollywood and Perez Hilton
New York Post:
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Jeremy Barr / Washington Post:
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