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3:40 PM ET, November 23, 2010

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TMZ.com:
‘Ugly Betty’ Actor In Custody In Samurai Sword Killing  —  An actor who appeared on “Ugly Betty” was taken into custody in Brooklyn this morning for allegedly killing his mother with a samurai sword while screaming biblical passages.  —  According to the police, the suspect — Michael L. Brea …
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New York Post:
Actor fatally stabs mom with sword: cops  —  Tweet  —  An actor who had a part in “Ugly Betty” repeatedly stabbed and killed his mother with a Freemason ceremonial sword after a bizarre religious diatribe this morning, cops said.  —  Yannick Brea, 55, was found in her second-floor Brooklyn …
Shelley Ng / WPIX:
While Screaming Bible Passages, ‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Kills Mother With Samurai Sword  —  wpix.com  —  PROSPECT HEIGHTS (WPIX) — Police say an “Ugly Betty” actor held his mother hostage and then murdered her with a samurai sword while screaming Bible passages Tuesday in Brooklyn.
Discussion: NY Daily News, The Wrap and msnbc.com
Zach Dionne / PopEater:
‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Suspected of Murdering Mother With Samurai Sword
Discussion: TV Squad and NY1.com
Deadline.com:
‘Gossip Girl’ Sidelines Taylor Momsen  —  EXCLUSIVE: Gossip Girl firebrand Taylor Momsen will continue to be a scarce presence on the CW soap during the second half of the season.  Sources confirm that the increasingly volatile actress — who has appeared in a grand total of three episodes …
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Us Weekly:
Report: Taylor Momsen Suspended from Gossip Girl
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Michael K / Dlisted:
Gossip Girl Will Be Jenny-Less For A While
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen — The $20,000 Flirty Text Messages  —  TMZ has obtained a series of text messages between Charlie Sheen and Capri Anderson, sent just hours after The Plaza Hotel incident — in which Charlie is still flirting with her in a big way as he offers her $20,000.
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TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen Sues Capri Anderson for Extortion  —  Charlie Sheen has just filed a lawsuit against Capri Anderson, aka, Christina Walsh, claiming she tried to extort him to the tune of $1 million.  —  According to the lawsuit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Charlie Sheen Is Suing His Porn Star Prisoner
Discussion: TMZ.com and X17 Online
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Joss Whedon Reacts to Buffy Movie News: “I Have Strong, Mixed Emotions”  —  Warning: If you're a Buffy fan, this will make you love Joss Whedon all the more.  And will make the sting of today's news, even well, stingier.  —  After Warner Bros. announced today that they are moving forward …
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Geoff Boucher / Hero Complex:
Joss who?  Meet the writer of the new ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ film [updated]
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Ted Casablanca / E! Online:
Caught!  Miley Cyrus Stressed-Out and Smoking Up a Storm!  —  Miley Cyrus was spotted leaving the Soho House in West Hollywood over the weekend, looking a little worse for wear.  Gosh, wonder why?  There could be so many reasons, right: More Disney costars are coping with the tough price of fame; plus, Miley's 'rents are divorcing.
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Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Makes Out With New Guy at Birthday Bash
Us Weekly:
PIC: Christina Aguilera Holds Hands With New Guy  —  Is Christina Aguilera ready to go public with her rebound man?  —  In Los Angeles Sunday, the star — who filed for divorce from Jordan Bratman last month — was photographed in L.A. holding hands with new guy Matt Rutler, a set assistant whom she met while making Burlesque.
Discussion: X17 Online and The Huffington Post
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PopEater:
Photo: Christina Aguilera Holds Hands With New Guy
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Eva Longoria Regrets Not Dumping Tony Parker the First Time He Cheated  —  Friends of Eva Longoria tell me everyone's favorite ‘Desperate Housewife’ is devastated about her split from Tony Parker, her husband of three years — but her biggest regret is that she didn't leave him sooner.
Discussion: Yeeeah! and The Huffington Post
Deadline.com:
HBO's ‘True Blood’ Adds Female Trio And Promotes Jessica Tuck to Regular  —  EXCLUSIVE: Janina Gavankar (The Gates, The L Word) has joined True Blood's upcoming fourth season as a regular.  Additionally, Alexandra Breckenridge (Dirt, Life Unexpected) and Vedette Lim (As the World Turns) have come on board the HBO smash as recurring.
Christo Varghese / PopEater:
Mila Kunis Talks Dangerous ‘Black Swan’ Weight Loss  —  Doing the publicity rounds for ‘Black Swan,’ Mila Kunis reveals she went on a binge eating spree after months of strict dieting for the film.  —  The actress went on a punishing diet and exercise regime that sent her weight plummeting to 98 pounds to play the part of a ballerina.
Chrisa / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Fantasia's Court Confession: I Aborted My Married Lover's Baby  —  Fantasia Barrino has admitted she got pregnant by her married lover Antwaun Cook and had an abortion around the time of her failed suicide attempt, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
Perez Hilton:
Glee's Darren Criss Makes Disney Sexy!  —  Be still our gleek loving hearts!  This boy remains our favorite teenage dreamboat!  —  Glee's Darren Criss put on an impromptu performance for the passersby at The Grove yesterday.  He was waiting to be interview by Mario Lopez for Extra …
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Chrissy / INF Daily:
Glee Star Darren Criss Rocks Katy Perry's Teenage Dream - Pics
Discussion: DailyFill.com
Kookee / The H8terade Blog, The Meanest Celebrity Blog:
Chris Brown Caught in The ACT  —  Rumors have been swirling around.  And after a request, we are re-showing what is allegedly Chris Brown getting dressed in a cheap hotel with another man.  According to reports, this pic was snapped after some type of sex party or threesome where one other woman was present.
Peter Mikelbank / People.com:
Julianne Hough & Ryan Seacrest's Sweet Parisian Vacation  —  How romantic!  —  Ryan Seacrest and girlfriend Julianne Hough have jetted off to Paris, and the happy couple have wasted no time seeing the sights and spending quality time together.  —  On Tuesday, the two …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
The Superficial:
Kim Kardashian Has No Shame  —  If you've ever found yourself thinking Kim Kardashian would show up to the opening of a toilet if you paid her, please tell me how I die because clearly you're a powerful psychic.  Here she is at the opening of the 5th Annual Charmin Restrooms in Times Square …
Jesse Spero / Access Hollywood:
ROLL CALL: Google Has No Words For Kim Zolciak's ‘Google Me’  —  Kim Zolciak,Miley Cyrus,Roll Call,Rihanna,Kristin Davis,Pink,American Music Awards,Real Housewives,Style,Sex And The City,More Tags...  Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans  —  Google Not Talking About Kim Zolciak's …
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Lupe / RADAR:
‘Real Housewife’ Kim Zolciak And Boyfriend Considering Spin-Off …
Shari Weiss / NY Daily News:
Bristol Palin on ‘Dancing with the Stars’: Why is she gaining weight despite rigorous exercise?  —  Nov. 15) may be gaining weight even though she's exercising a lot for ‘Dancing with the Stars.’  —  Bristol Palin has surprised judges and viewers alike with her improvement on “Dancing with the Stars …
Discussion: Yeeeah!
Natalie Abrams / TVGuide.com:
Exclusive: Shonda Rhimes Reveals Grey's Anatomy Musical Details  —  Grey's Anatomy is doing a musical episode.  —  The ABC medical drama is planning the event for later this season, but don't expect the doctors of Seattle Grace to just burst into song and start dancing down the hospital halls …
Adam Frucci / Splitsider:
Cookie Monster Creates SNL Audition Tape, Starts Campaign to Host  —  Well, this is amazing.  The crew at Sesame Street made an SNL audition tape for Cookie Monster that includes an opening monologue, a “Macarooner” sketch, a weekend update parody, a musical performance by “Cookie Gaga” and goodbyes while the credits run.
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Why, Tim Meadows, Why?!!!  —  The bus that hit Regina George needs …
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PopEater:
Dane Cook Flashes His Taylor Swift Tattoo
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Brent Lang / The Wrap:
Exclusive: Gael Garcia Bernal to Play Boxing Legend Roberto Duran
The Superficial:
Paris Hilton Committed a Hate Crime
Cele|bitchy:
Gwyneth Paltrow says she's a lush; credits RDJ with helping her understand addiction
Discussion: Deceiver.com
Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Heidi Had Secret Crush On Plastic Surgeon, Says Close Pal
Georgett Roberts / New York Post:
Magic on 34th Street
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From Mediagazer:

Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:
Jason Cowley, the editor-in-chief of UK magazine the New Statesman, is stepping down from the position at the end of December after 16 years

The New York Times Company:
The New York Times names Dick Stevenson as Washington bureau chief; Stevenson has been at the paper for nearly 40 years and Washington editor since 2021

Ayodeji Rotinwa / Columbia Journalism Review:
A look at the Agora Center for Research, a Ugandan newsroom sitting between activism and investigative reporting, posting its work on various social media sites

 
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