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12:55 PM ET, September 30, 2010

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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Screen Star Tony Curtis Dead at 85  —  Tony Curtis, one the beefcake screen stars of the 1950s who went on working for the next four decades, has died, his daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis, told Entertainment Tonight.  The cause was cardiac arrest in his Las Vegas home early Wednesday, the Clark County coroner told the Associated Press.
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ETonline:
Breaking News: Actor Tony Curtis Has Passed Away  —  ET has learned that the Oscar-nominated actor Tony Curtis has died.  —  His daughter Jamie Lee Curtis' rep has confirmed to ET the news of the legendary actor's passing.  Jamie reacted to her father's passing, telling ET …
Dave Kehr / New York Times:
Tony Curtis, Hollywood Leading Man, Dies at 85  —  Tony Curtis, a classically handsome movie star who earned an Oscar nomination as an escaped convict in Stanley Kramer's 1958 movie “The Defiant Ones,” but whose public preferred him in comic roles in films like “Some Like It Hot” (1959) and …
TMZ.com:
Tony Curtis Is Dead
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Arthur Brice / CNN:
Movie star Tony Curtis dead at 85
Discussion: Right Celebrity and Joe. My. God.
Mayer Nissim / Digital Spy:
Tony Curtis dies, aged 85
Discussion: omg!, Reuters and Perez Hilton
omg!:   Coroner: Actor Tony Curtis dies at Las Vegas home
TMZ.com:
Comedian Greg Giraldo Is Dead  —  Comedian Greg Giraldo died today at the age of 44 — five days after he was hospitalized for an overdose.  —  Greg had been hospitalized in New Brunswick, NJ after he overdosed on prescription pills last weekend.  A source said the overdose was not a suicide attempt.
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Maggie Coughlan / PopEater:
Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Perform History of Rap In Just 3 Minutes  —  In case Justin Timberlake's ability to sing, dance and act ridiculously well didn't give him enough street cred, his recent appearance on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ sealed the deal.
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James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
Anderson Cooper launching daytime talk show  —  UPDATED: Exclu: CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is launching a syndicated daytime talk show.  —  The “Anderson Cooper 360” host has made a deal with Telepictures Productions and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution for a program …
Star:
Exclusive: The Situation's Pinky-Sized Situation  —  Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino may dazzle the ladies with his amazing abs, but another area of his anatomy is much less impressive!  —  In the Oct. 11 issue of Star, on sale now, one of his conquests dishes about her not-so-hot night …
Lindsay Lohan / TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — Rehabbin' at Betty Ford  —  TMZ has learned ... Lindsay Lohan is undergoing treatment at the famous Betty Ford Center, a legendary and respected alcohol and drug rehabilitation clinic in Rancho Mirage, California.  —  Lindsay checked in Monday — and as we previously reported …
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New York Post:
Heidi Klum quitting Victoria's Secret  —  Tweet  —  Heidi Klum is quitting Victoria's Secret after 13 years, Page Six has learned.  The supermodel has told bosses she's hanging up her wings and won't be walking in the November show.  Klum, 37, told us at Paris Fashion Week: “All good things have to come to an end.
PopEater:
Paris Hilton Will Star in New Reality Show  —  Paris Hilton will star in a new reality series on Oxygen, the New York Post reports.  —  A source tells the newspaper, “This isn't ‘The Simple Life,’ where she played a campy version of herself.  This show will give viewers a glimpse …
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New York Post:
Paris Hilton lands new reality show gig
Discussion: Hollywood Life and dailystab.com
The Ausiello Files:
Exclusive: NBC and Bryan Fuller remaking ‘The Munsters’  —  Consider this an early Halloween present from me to you: Pushing Daisies mastermind Bryan Fuller is toiling away on a modern-day reboot of the creepshow classic The Munsters!  —  So far, NBC, with whom Fuller has an overall deal, has only ordered a pilot.
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Bill and Giuliana Rancic Recall Heartbreak of Her Miscarriage  —  Bill and Giuliana Rancic have always been open about their lives, so when they decided to undergo IVF treatments to try to start a family this spring, they happily shared the news with fans.  —  Now, they're talking …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop and Hollybaby
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TMZ.com:
Tila Tequila Sex Tape War!!!
The Herald Bulletin:
Anderson ‘Teen Mom’ being investigated for assault  —  MTV show features Amber Portwood in physical fight with ex-fiancé  —  ANDERSON, Ind. — Local police have begun an investigation into an apparent assault that appeared on Tuesday's episode of “Teen Mom,” an MTV reality show …
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
James Franco Buys ‘The Adderall Diaries’  —  EXCLUSIVE: 127 Hours star James Franco has acquired Stephen Elliott's The Adderall Diaries, which he intends to adapt, direct and star in.  The memoir starts off a bit like In Cold Blood, in that a blocked writer turns to a murder trial to get himself going.
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Pamela McClintock / Variety:
Franco options ‘Adderall Diaries’
Discussion: The Moviefone Blog and Movieline
Dan Snierson / PopWatch:
‘Modern Family’: The cast and producers on the long-awaited ‘Kiss’ episode, big Emmy win, and dream episodes  —  Why the face?  Oh, right: Summer is long gone.  Well, here's at least one reason not to be a girl/guy with a negative tattoo: Modern Family has begun its second season.
Discussion: Speakeasy and Advocate
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Todd Gold / Fancast News:
Will 'Modern Family's Gay Kiss Hurt Its Ratings?
Celebslam:
Ashley Greene is really good at wearing spandex  —  Ashley Greene leaving a gym in Studio City (9/29)  —  Can we pass a law that Ashley Greene can wear nothing but spandex from now on?  I know it's kind of silly but we have a lot of dumb laws on the books.
TMZ.com:
‘DWTS’ to Bolton: You Don't Deserve an Apology!  —  TMZ has learned ... “Dancing with the Stars” judge Bruno Tonioli won't be forced to issue an apology to Michael Bolton for bashing his jive ... because producers don't think Bruno did anything wrong.  —  DWTS producers tell us …
OK! Magazine:
COVER STORY: ‘Teen Mom’ Farrah's Pregnancy Shocker!  —  When Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham took the stage at a modeling gig the weekend of Sept. 18 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, audience members couldn't help but notice clearly visible through Farrah's slinky-blue dress was a burgeoning belly that appeared to be a baby bump.
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Lisa Chudnofsky / MTV Remote Control Blog:
Exclusive Interview With Farrah: The Rumors Are False, 'I'm Not Pregnant!'
In Touch Weekly Magazine:
Tension already for J.Lo & Ryan  —  Jennifer Lopez is already feuding with her new American Idol co-star, host Ryan Seacrest.  According to an insider, now that she's reportedly signed a $12 million deal to be a judge, Jennifer, 41, and Ryan, 35, have begun a power struggle over everything …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Bachelorette Jillian Tells Us: Why I Finally Walked Away From Ed  —  A Bachelorette again!  —  After splitting with fiance Ed Swiderski, Jillian Harris has left his hometown of Chicago for her old apartment in Vancouver — and she's dating again.
 
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Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
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