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11:45 AM ET, January 13, 2011

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TMZ.com:
Peter Fonda Finds Dead Body  —  Peter Fonda found a dead body today ... TMZ has learned ... the body of a man who committed suicide.  —  Sources tell TMZ Fonda was driving on Sunset Blvd. in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles at around 2 PM PT, when he saw a car parked on the side of the road.
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Golden-Voiced Ted Williams Entering Rehab, Says Dr. Phil  —  The happy ending may have to wait.  —  Ted Williams, the golden-voiced homeless man discovered last week, became an overnight sensation and scored a job offer to get him off the streets.  —  But following a police-involved confrontation …
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TMZ.com:
Ted Williams to Enter Rehab for Drugs & Alcohol  —  The “golden-voiced” homeless man Ted Williams is going into rehab for drugs and alcohol dependency.  —  Williams made the decision during a taping for the “Dr. Phil Show” today — two days after the LAPD detained him over a verbal altercation with his daughter at a Hollywood hotel.
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Keira Knightley and Rupert Friend Split  —  Keira Knightley and Rupert Friend, whose work together on 2005's Pride & Prejudice led to a long off-screen relationship, have split up.  —  A source tells PEOPLE that the couple, who had shared a London home overlooking Hyde Park …
TMZ.com:
Kelsey Grammer's a Cross-Dresser ... Ex Insinuates  —  Kelsey Grammer's soon-to-be ex-wife strongly insinuated on a national radio show this AM ... Kelsey likes to dress up in women's clothes.  —  Camille Grammer not-so-coyly told Howard Stern that Kelsey wasn't gay, but then strongly suggested …
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Cele|bitchy:
Camille Grammer implies Kelsey cross dresses; Nick denies affair  —  Last month we heard that Camille Grammer was in possession of an over ten year-old sex tape she made with her very recent ex, Kelsey Grammer, that featured Kelsey talking in a baby voice, calling Camille “mommy” and asking her spank him.
Discussion: Hollywood Dame, RADAR and Starcasm
TMZ.com:
Brett Favre's Sister Arrested in Meth Bust  —  Brett Favre's younger sister was arrested in Mississippi today when narcotics agents busted a meth lab hidden in a condo.  —  Brandi Favre was among 5 suspects rounded up on the scene ... and according to WLOX, the perps were taken …
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Michael O'Keeffe / NY Daily News:
Brett Favre's sister, Brandi Favre, arrested at alleged meth lab …
Discussion: Celebrity Smack
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Hugh Hefner's Ex Holly Madison Clashes with His Fiancée  —  A new love at the Playbody Mansion is making bunny fur fly.  —  Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend Holly Madison and her reality show costar are making no secret of their low opinion of Hef's new fiancée, Crystal Harris.
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PopEater:
Video: Snooki Makes Over 11-Year-Old Girl in Her Own Image  —  “You are never too young to look bangin',” ‘Jersey Shore’ star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi says to 11-year-old Jessica before making her over.  AOL was lucky enough to witness the entire thing for the 'You've Got...' series.
Discussion: Best Week Ever and Notorious News
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Katie McLaughlin / The Marquee Blog:
A few questions for Snooki...
Kelly Fisher / PopEater:
Lady Gaga Projected to Make $100 Million in 2011  —  Lady Gaga, known as much for her flamboyant outfits and personality as her infectious pop hits, is on track to make $100 million this year, according to Forbes.  That's a lot of zeros.  —  The ‘Bad Romance’ singer is set to make almost $40 million more than she did in 2010.
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Zack O'Malley Greenburg / The Beat Report:
Why Lady Gaga Will Earn $100 Million in 2011
Discussion: Gawker
Laura Brown / Harper's BAZAAR:
STING AND TRUDIE STYLER: THE INTERVIEW  —  After almost 30 years together, one of rock's most famous couple isn't afraid to spice things up.  Read the interview here and then check out the steamy pictures from the February photo shoot.  —  Sting and Trudie Styler are nursing a double gin and a vodka tonic …
Celebslam:
Rachel McAdams is out of control  —  Rachel McAdams arriving at Cecconi's restaurant in London (1/11)  —  Rachel McAdams went to dinner in London last night, and as she was getting out of her car, a paparazzo surprised her and took a picture where you could kinda see her inner thigh if you tilt your head a little.
Lynn Hirschberg / Wmagazine.com:
David Fincher Gets The Girl  —  THE DARKLY OBSESSIVE DIRECTOR OF FIGHT CLUB AND THE SOCIAL NETWORK TAKES ON THE BIGGEST FRANCHISE SINCE HARRY POTTER­—THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO.  AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK FROM THE SET OF THE YEAR'S MOST ANTICIPATED FILM.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton: In High Charity Demand  —  When she becomes Princess Catherine, Kate Middleton will be a sought-after figurehead for many worthy causes.  —  The palace reveals that they have already started receiving bids for Kate to join charities as a patron and help put them on the map.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Dalton Ross / Inside TV:
‘Survivor’: They're baaaaaaaack!  Russell and Boston Rob join the cast of ‘Redemption Island’  —  The 16 new contestants of Survivor: Redemption Island will have to battle more than the elements and each other.  They'll also have two familiar faces to deal with as Boston Rob Mariano …
Discussion: TVOvermind and TV Squad
Access Hollywood:
Piers Morgan Reveals Why He's Banned Madonna From His CNN Show Set  —  ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’,Piers Morgan,Madonna,TV,Celebrity Feuds,CNN  —  Piers Morgan is days away from the premiere of his new CNN show, “Piers Morgan Tonight,” and he's made it no secret that Madonna is not welcome as a guest on his show.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Oh, The Scandal!
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen: It's Really an Ear Infection!  —  UPDATE: Sources tell us Charlie will be on the set Thursday for rehearsals, and Friday's taping will go as scheduled.  As for the ear infection, we're told he had it in Vegas and should never have gotten on a plane because it made it a lot worse.
Ricky Romance / TMZ.com:
Ricky Romance — Chris Brown Is a ‘Humgruffin’  —  Singer Ricky Romance has finally issued an apology for threatening to shoot Chris Brown, but in order to understand what the hell he's talking about, you're gonna need a dictionary ... unless you know what the word “nanocephalous” means.
Lynette Rice / Inside TV:
Next up for Kiefer Sutherland: An internet series!  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kiefer Sutherland, internet star?  That's the plan: EW has learned exclusively that Sutherland will follow up his critically-beloved run on 24 with a web series that'll bow on Hulu this March.
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — DA Not Dropping Betty Ford Incident  —  The push to violate Lindsay Lohan's probation will continue — the Riverside County DA wants further investigation into LiLo's alleged violent incident at Betty Ford ... TMZ has learned.  —  District Attorney Elect Paul Zellerbach met …
Peter Gicas / msnbc.com:
Oprah: I binged on 30 pounds of mac and cheese  —  Talk-show host tells Piers Morgan she was depressed when ‘Chucky’ beat ‘Beloved’  —  Below:  —  It's probably safe to say the movie “Bride of Chucky” is not one of Oprah Winfrey's favorite things.  —  In an outtake from her interview …
Discussion: Bossip and PopEater
The Huffington Post:
Natalie Portman's Topless New Miss Dior Cherie Perfume Ad (PHOTO)  —  What's Your Reaction: … Natalie Portman goes topless in this new ad for Miss Dior Cherie perfume — and don't worry, there are no swan wings involved.  —  Portman, up for a Golden Globe this weekend for her starring role …
Hip-Hop and R&B Music, News …:
Nicki Minaj's Most Badass Shoot to Date  —  Nicki Minaj is busting out on the cover of V Magazine's Spring 2011 Discovery Issue, on sale this week.  The rap diva, outfitted in a patterned green Versace dress, dons tribal body paint on one of two covers photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Nick Stahl Cast In Fox Pilot ‘Locke & Key’, Which In Now Targeted For Next Season  —  EXCLUSIVE: Nick Stahl has joined the cast of Fox's drama pilot Locke & Key, which was originally targeted for summer but is now for fall consideration.  The project, from producers Kurtzman/Orci …
 
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Tom DiChiara / MTV Movies Blog:
Winona Ryder Still Hoping For ‘Heathers’ Sequel
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The Marquee Blog
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Willow, Jaden Smith Score NAACP Image Awards Nominations
Discussion: PopEater
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Shoulder Pad Alert!  Another Classic Prime-Time Soap Is Headed for the Big Screen
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Dlisted
Mesfin Fekadu / Associated Press:
‘The Game’ breaks BET ratings, gets 2nd chance
Discussion: Perez Hilton
BellaTV / BellaSugar:
Katy Perry Nails It With Her New Black Shatter Polish
X17 Online:
X17 EXCLUSIVE - Brad Pitt Planning Directorial Debut!
Patrick Healy / ArtsBeat:
Glenn Beck Weighs In on ‘Spider-Man’
Discussion: Gawker, PopWatch and Oh No They Didn't!
Tanner Stransky / Inside TV:
‘The Good Wife’ scoop: America Ferrera joins for three episodes …
 Earlier Picks: 
Jess / Autostraddle:
Johnny Weir Talks Dirty Gay Details On Howard Stern (FULL AUDIO)
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Olivia Munn's Maxim cover is too trashy and porny for newsstands
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez — Facebook Page Hacked
The Cheese / Hollywoodtuna:
Emma Roberts Needs A Hand Bra
Eileen Finan / People.com:
FIRST LOOK: Kellie Pickler's Wedding Photo
People.com:
Kate Hudson Is Pregnant
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Michael S. Rosenwald / New York Times:
Mike Shatzkin, a publishing consultant who was among the first in the industry to shake publishers into confronting the digital disruption, died on Nov. 7 at 77

Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court allows a claim by The Intercept that DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline but throws out its claims against Microsoft

 
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