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12:30 AM ET, December 27, 2010

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TMZ.com:
‘Lovergirl’ Singer Teena Marie Dead at 54  —  Grammy nominated singer Teena Marie — once known as Rick James' protégée — died in her sleep last night at the age of 54 ... TMZ has confirmed with Teena's rep Lynn Jeter.  —  So far it's unclear what caused the singer's death.
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The Huffington Post:
‘Lovergirl’ Singer Teena Marie Dies: Report  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION? … UPDATE II: CNN, for whom Martin works, is also reporting that Marie's manager confirms the passing.  —  UPDATE: Martin reports that Marie's manager told him that Marie's daughter found her dead in her home today, and that she suffered a seizure last month.
CNN:
Singer-songwriter Teena Marie dies at 54  —  (CNN) — Teena Marie, an award-winning R&B singer-songwriter, was found dead Sunday at her California home, her manager said.  —  Born Mary Christine Brockert in Santa Monica, California, the 54-year-old artist famously paired with late funk legend Rick James …
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R&B Singer Teena Marie Dies at 54  —  Teena Marie, a Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter and producer, has died.  She was 54.  —  Marie was found dead Sunday in her Los Angeles home, her manager told CNN.com.  —  See other celebrities we've lost this year
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People.com:
Hugh Hefner Engaged to Playmate Crystal Harris  —  Hugh Hefner rang in the holidays with an engagement ring.  —  The Playboy founder is engaged to girlfriend Crystal Harris, 24, he announced on Twitter.  —  “After the movie tonight, Crystal & I exchanged gifts.  I gave Crystal a ring.
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Us Weekly:
Hugh Hefner, 84, Engaged to Playmate, 24
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Hugh Hefner Proposes to Girlfriend on Christmas Eve
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Us Weekly:
Newly Single Rachel Weisz Holds Hands With Daniel Craig  —  Rebound romance alert?  —  Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig were photographed laughing and holding hands over the Christmas weekend in the southwest English countryside town of Somerset.  (News of the World published the photos.)
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Georgina Littlejohn / Daily Mail:
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz fuel romance rumours after spending a cosy country Christmas together  —  They were first linked together last month after she was said to be ‘smitten’ with her Bond co-star.  —  But despite quashing the rumours they were an item, Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig …
Christine Fenno / PopEater:
‘Spider-Man’ Actor Walking Again After Back Surgery  —  On Friday, following surgery on his back, Broadway actor Christopher Tierney took his first steps since his disastrous 30-foot plunge off the set of ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ on Monday night.  —  As the stunt man's condition improves …
Discussion: I Need My Fix and Bumpshack.com
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Samantha Gross / The Huffington Post:
Christopher Tierney, Spider-Man Actor, Walking Again After Fall
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William & Kate Middleton Spend Christmas Apart  —  Prince William and Kate Middleton are set for the most exciting year of their lives - but they had to spend Christmas apart.  —  The lovebirds, both 28, were 270 miles apart Christmas Day as William had volunteered to work a shift …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Bosh
TMZ.com:
Diddy — I'll Pay For Torched Model's Hair Repair  —  The model who's hair went up in flames at a party thrown by Diddy earlier this month is getting an early Xmas gift courtesy of the rap mogul — TMZ has learned Diddy's offered to pay whatever it takes to repair the damage.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Gossip Cop
Alison Schwartz / People.com:
Tasha Smith Gets Married - in Her Living Room  —  There's no place like home - for your wedding.  —  When actress Tasha Smith exchanged vows with husband Keith Douglas earlier this month, the couple kept the ceremony low-key, holding the affair in the living room of their Los Angeles house.
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
 
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