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Vicki Woods / Vogue.com:
The Other Angelina  —  Angelina Jolie is explaining why she took the role of Elise Clifton-Ward, the woman of mystery who captivates Johnny Depp in The Tourist, which opens this month.  It's because she plans things.  “I was looking for a very short thing to do before Brad started filming [Moneyball],” she says.
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Associated Press:
Jolie talks kids, home life and Brad in Vogue  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Angelina Jolie says her 6-year-old son Pax is a better cook than she is.  —  The actress opens up about her home life, including Pax's culinary skills, in the December issue of Vogue magazine.
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Angelina: Shiloh Asked Me, “'Can I Have a Dead Pet?'”  —  In December's Vogue, Angelina Jolie continues to drop more fascinating details about her children.  —  First on the list: Four-year-old Shiloh, whom Jolie, 35, says recently discovered a dead bird.  —  “She came in and said, ‘Can I have a dead pet?’”
Discussion: PopEater and I'm Not Obsessed
Daily Mail:
Not a domestic goddess then, Angelina?  Jolie reveals her six-year-old son Pax is a better cook than her  —  Angelina Jolie has revealed she is such a bad cook that her six-year-old son Pax is better in the kitchen than she is.  —  The 35-year-old actress made the admission in the December issue …
Discussion: Dlisted
Alicia Dennis / People.com:
Another Duggar Baby Is On The Way  —  Another day, another Duggar: Come next summer, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will double their number of grandchildren.  —  Josh Duggar, the eldest Duggar offspring in the reality-show family on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, and his wife, Anna, 22, will welcome their second child in June 2011.
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PopEater:   Duggar Family ‘Excited’ Another Baby Is on the Way
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Prejean Pregnant  —  Carrie Prejean takes part in the finale at the Dove awards in Nashville, Tenn. The Dove awards honor Christian and gospel music.  —  Beauty queen Carrie Prejean and her husband, Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller, are expecting their first child together …
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Us Weekly:
Carrie Prejean Is Pregnant!  —  Controversial beauty queen Carrie Prejean has a bun in the oven.  —  “We are just so excited,” the three-months-pregnant Prejean, 23, told FOX411.com on Wednesday.  “I'm due in May on my grandmother's birthday.  She recently passed away, so that's very special to us.”
TMZ.com:
Carrie Prejean — With Child!!
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Shocking Charge!  Demi Lovato Caught On Video Snorting Cocaine  —  Disney starlet Demi Lovato is caught on camera snorting cocaine in a shocking booze and drugs binge - that's the shocking charge being made to RadarOnline.com.  —  A friend who witnessed the 18-year-old do lines …
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PopEater:
Gwyneth Paltrow Shows Singing Chops at CMA Awards  —  Gwyneth Paltrow proved her country chops at the 44th annual CMA Awards, where she sang the title track to her new movie, ‘Country Strong.’  —  The Oscar-winner gave an impressive performance, strumming an acoustic guitar while Vince Gill joined on rhythm guitar and harmony.
Discussion: X17 Online and omg!
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Just Jared:
Gwyneth Paltrow: CMA Awards Performance — Video!
Timothy M. Gray / Variety:
Dino de Laurentiis dies at 91  —  ‘Serpico,’ ‘Dune’ among prolific producer's works  —  Prolific Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis died early Thursday morning in Los Angeles at age 91.  —  He began as a film producer in Italy in the early 1940s and after shifting his operations …
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Dylan Stableford / The Wrap:
Italian Film Legend Dino De Laurentiis Dies at 91
Discussion: Movieline and New York Magazine
Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson Speaks Out on Nick Lachey's Engagement  —  A source tells the new Us Weekly (out now) that Jessica Simpson is “flipping out” after UsMagazine.com broke the news that her ex, Nick Lachey, is engaged.  —  But the singer, 30, sang a different tune on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show when asked for her reaction.
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TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — Another Date with Daddy  —  Lindsay Lohan appears committed to the whole “Making Up With My Father” thing — because yesterday she and daddy Michael Lohan made time for a little mid-day movie date.  —  On their way into the theater — located near Betty Ford …
Discussion: INF Daily and Perez Hilton
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Brian Orloff / People.com:
Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley Win Big at CMA Awards  —  Now, that's a party!  —  Birthday girl Miranda Lambert, a nine-time nominee, had a major night at Wednesday's CMA Awards from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.  —  She won for top female vocalist and album of the year for Revolution …
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Josef Adalian / New York Magazine:
The Simpsons Renewed, Will Pass 500 Episodes  —  Vulture has learned that Fox has renewed The Simpsons for a 23rd season of animated adventures, taking it through its landmark 500th episode (specifically, it takes the show up to episode 515).  Word of the show's continued production comes …
Discussion: Splitsider and Movieline
Amy Harper / Hollybaby:
Two Of Kate Gosselin's Kids — Alexis & Collin — Expelled From School For Fighting!  —  Kate Gosselin's kids are acting out at school and suffering major consequences.  In Touch reports that two of her eight children aren't allowed to go back to their Pennsylvania private school.
New York Post:
Kardashians command $25,000 for MasterCard launch—but club organizers want money back  —  Tweet  —  The Kardashian sisters commanded $25,000 to turn up at Pacha to promote their new prepaid MasterCard on Tuesday night.  But now club bosses want their money back after the girls stayed …
Discussion: Pop Crunch and TheFABlife
Deadline.com:
‘Glee’ To Promote Darren Criss To Regular  —  EXCLUSIVE: Darren Criss is hitting all the right notes with his new Glee bosses.  Hot on the heels of his well-received debut last night as Kurt's gay role model Blaine, the actor/singer/songwriter is in talks to become a full-fledged series regular.
TMZ.com:
Nicole Richie Gets Restraining Order for Harlow  —  Nicole Richie just got a restraining order against a photographer who she claims has been stalking her child at her preschool ... TMZ has learned.  —  This photo — taken by Nicole — was attached to legal papers filed in support of the restraining order …
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Jon Favreau All Ears For Disney's ‘Magic Kingdom’ Feature Film  —  EXCLUSIVE: Jon Favreau is in talks to direct Magic Kingdom, the Disney film with the premise that the attractions at the venerable theme park come to life.  The studio set the project up nearly two years ago and got a draft …
TMZ.com:
Eddie Munster — Rehab for 40-Year Drug Addiction  —  Butch Patrick — the guy who played the original Eddie Munster — has checked himself into a New Jersey rehab facility to seek treatment for a 40-year addiction to cocaine, weed and alcohol.  —  Patrick's rep tells TMZ …
Discussion: PopEater, Starpulse and Bumpshack.com
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Wes Anderson Attracts Killer Cast For ‘Moon Rise Kingdom’  —  EXCLUSIVE: When Wes Anderson is ready to make a movie, talent comes running.  I'm told that Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton are all in talks to star in Moon Rise Kingdom …
 
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Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
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