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11:15 AM ET, August 13, 2010

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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Prosecutor: Lindsay Lohan Likely To Be Released Early From Rehab  —  Lindsay Lohan is likely to be released early from court-ordered rehab, RadarOnline.com is reporting exclusively.  —  PHOTOS: Sexy Stars Who Have Done Jail Time  —  Danette Meyers, the prosecutor …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Dina Lohan Blames Judge, Defends Lindsay  —  Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy  —  An argumentative Dina Lohan - placing the blame on the judge no longer on the case and staunchly defending the behavior of her daughter Lindsay Lohan …
TMZ.com:
Dina Lohan to Break Silence on Lindsay's Jail Stint  —  Dina Lohan is finally going to spill the beans about her daughter's trouble with the law — and it's all going down tomorrow morning in New York City.  —  Dina is heading to the “Today Show” to give an exclusive interview with Matt Lauer …
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Lindsay Lohan's mother says actress will move East
Discussion: PopEater and X17 Online
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Shoots Back at Bill O'Reilly Over Motherhood Comments  —  Jennifer Aniston has a few choice words for Bill O'Reilly, who criticized her recent comments about single motherhood.  —  “Of course, the ideal scenario for parenting is obviously two parents of a mature age.
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Incoming! Aniston Stands Up To O'Reilly
Discussion: Gabby Babble and OK! Magazine
Catherine Donaldson-Evans / PopEater:
Jennifer Aniston Not ‘Destructive,’ Say Parenting Experts
Discussion: OK! Magazine
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Back-Up Plan — Shania Twain  —  “American Idol” sources tell TMZ ... the Jennifer Lopez deal isn't dead yet, but if it does flatline ... “Idol's” next choice is country star Shania Twain.  —  Shania was a hit on “Idol” this past season when she served as guest judge and mentor.
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Jill Serjeant / Fan Fare:
Shania Twain for “American Idol”?  Judge auditions drag on  —  Another day.  Another potential “American Idol” judge surfaces.  —  Who knew Simon Cowell (or even Ellen DeGeneres) would be so hard to replace?  —  With Jennifer Lopez apparently out of the running for being “too demanding” …
Discussion: TMZ.com and omg!
Carlton Banks / Tabloid Prodigy:
Can you guess which ‘Jersey Shore’ star has a tiny dickus?  —  In last week's episode of MTV brain sewage Jersey Shore, a cast member was seen sporting an unimpressive morning wood.  —  HINT: It's not Snooki.  —  Answer after the jump!  —  It's the bulkiest one in the pack, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro.
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Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Exclusive: ‘Bones’ breaks off talks with The Situation
Perez Hilton:   Here's The Sitch: No Situation On Bones!
Us Weekly:
Angelina: Shiloh “Tells Me What She Wants to Wear”  —  Who's the boss?  Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is!  —  In a new interview with British mag Stylist, Angelina Jolie once again defends her daughter's buzzed-about tomboy style.  —  “It's not my choice,” Jolie, 35, claims of her and Brad Pitt's …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds Buy $2.8 Million L.A. Home  —  Scarlett Johannson and Ryan Reynolds have more than just a two-year wedding anniversary (in September) to celebrate: they've also got a deluxe new love nest!  —  The Hollywood couple recently purchased a two-bedroom …
Discussion: Famecrawler and Perez Hilton
Eunice Oh / People.com:
Kelsey Grammer and New Girlfriend Expecting a Baby  —  Kelsey Grammer and girlfriend Kayte Walsh  —  Kelsey Grammer is going to be a dad for the fifth time.  —  The actor, 55, and his new girlfriend, Kayte Walsh, 29, are expecting a baby together, her father told the Daily Mail and Grammer's rep confirmed Thursday.
PopEater:
Justin Bieber Returning to ‘CSI’ to Film More Episodes  —  CBS announced last Thursday that pop star Justin Bieber had signed on to play a troubled kid in an upcoming episode of its hugely popular crime drama ‘CSI.’ Producers were so excited about his appearance, they've decided to give him a multi-episode storyline.
In Touch Weekly Magazine:
In Touch Exclusive: Hilary to wed in Santa Barbara  —  Hilary to wed in Santa Barbara  —  In Touch can exclusively reveal that Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie are set to tie the knot this weekend at the beautiful San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Calif. The couple, who got engaged in Hawaii in February …
John Mitchell / PopEater:
Rihanna's Tattoo Typo: Lost in Translation  —  Whoops!  Looks like Rihanna should have consulted your high school French teacher before getting her latest tattoo.  The music superstar's newest ink reads “rebelle fleur,” but someone forgot to tell the ‘Rude Boy’ singer that in French, adjectives typically follow the nouns they modify.
PopEater:
Halle Berry Talks Breakup for First Time: 'We're Still Friends'  —  In the September issue of Vogue, Halle Berry opens up about her breakup with Gabriel Aubry for the first time.  —  “It's just that you realize you are not meant to go the distance with everybody.
Discussion: omg!
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Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Warner Bros Next Movie Star: Bugs Bunny  —  EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros has hired Elf scribe David Berenbaum to write Bugs Bunny, a live action/CG feature film designed to revive one of the studio's most iconic intellectual properties.  I'm told that Berenbaum, who also adapted The Spiderwick Chronicles …
Discussion: The Playlist, Inside Movies and /Film
E! Online:
Christina Ricci: “Rob's an Awesome Kisser”  —  Everybody who was anybody (not at the Lady Gaga concert) was at BlackBerry's launch party for the new BlackBerry Torch from AT&T last night in Los Angeles.  —  We had a chance to catch up with one of our fave actresses since forevah …
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Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Paramount Hires 'Step Up 3D's Jon Chu To Direct Justin Bieber Pic  —  EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Pictures has set Step Up 3D helmer Jon Chu to direct its 3D feature film about teenage singing sensation Justin Bieber.  At the same time, the studio has bolstered the producing roster …
Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Oscar winners Ben Affleck and Rachel Weisz have joined the cast of Terrence Malick's next movie, individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.  —  Weisz's publicist has confirmed the actress' casting to TheWrap, while Affleck's representatives did not immediately return TheWrap's messages.
The Smoking Gun:
Snooki Gets Defeated By Snooky The Underwater Cat In Trademark Bid  —  Popular Tags  —  Buster … Government officials have rejected “Jersey Shore” cast member Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi's application to trademark her nickname so she can slap it on books.  —  U.S. Patent and Trademark Office …
Jennifer Still / Digital Spy:
‘So You Think You Can Dance’ winner announced  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid.  Please click here if you wish to continue.  —  Lauren Froderman has won the seventh season of So You Think You Can Dance and has earned the title of America's Favourite Dancer.
Discussion: omg!
Michael K / Dlisted:
The Saddest Pussies In The World  —  While nothing makes a pussy sadder than the sight of Mel Gibson's face, nothing makes the other kind of pussy sadder than a costume!  Putting a wig and a stupid costume on a cat will turn his/her usual bitchface into an ultra bitchysadface.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Cocaine, Prostitution & Death Threats - New Details Of Danielle Staub's Secret Life Exposed In Lawsuit  —  Danielle Staub's sordid past is coming back to haunt her, thanks to a new lawsuit that has provided never-before-revealed details about the reality TV star's past involvement with drugs …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
NBC pulls ‘Mad Men’ spoof after Emmy rivals irked  —  Exclu: An Emmy promo spoofing AMC's acclaimed drama “Mad Men” backfired on NBC.  —  The network aired the first of three “Mad Men"-style promos Wednesday night which featured Emmy host Jimmy Fallon in the role of Don Draper and Christina Hendricks playing her character Joan Harris.
 
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Ke$ha — from band geek to life of the party
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The Sun:
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Hollywood Crush:
‘Town’ Star Jeremy Renner Makes Us Swoon On Cover Of Men's Health
PopWatch:
This week's cover: Harry Potter secrets! …
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RADAR:
Former ‘Bachelor’ Winner Charged With DUI; See The Mug Shot
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Perez Hilton:
MELtdown Gibson Avoids Second Deposition!
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Us Weekly:
Kendra: Husband Hank Wants Me “Pregnant” Again
Discussion: People.com and E! Online
Steve Pond / The Wrap:
‘Tillman Story’ Loses Appeal Over ‘R’ Rating
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A profile of the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year winner, an Afghan woman who works anonymously and covers the plight of women under Taliban rule

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Pakistani TV host Matiullah Jan was picked up off the street and charged with terrorism after investigating claims of casualties in a protest march in Islamabad

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