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2:30 PM ET, January 13, 2011

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TMZ.com:
A.J. McLean in Rehab  —  A.J. McLean from the Backstreet Boys has gone into rehab again ... TMZ has learned.  —  One source tells TMZ McLean has been “out of control” in the last few months because of substance abuse, and it was interfering with plans for the Backstreet Boys' upcoming tour with New Kids on the Block.
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Stephanie / X17 Online:
Keira Knightley Splits With Longtime Boyfriend Rupert Friend
Discussion: Perez Hilton and omg!
Aaron Parsley / People.com:
Survivor: Redemption Island's Returning Contestants Revealed  —  They're baaack!  —  Earlier this week, the producers of Survivor announced the identities of 16 cast members who will compete on the upcoming season.  —  Now, in keeping with the season's theme - Redemption Island …
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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 …
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.
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Associated Press:
Police: actor Peter Fonda finds dead body in car
Discussion: Crazy Days and Nights
Nicki Minaj / New York Post:
Stanger ‘victims’ share woes  —  Survivors of “Millionaire Matchmaker” Patti Stanger banded together Tuesday night to watch the season finale of a show that they say ruined their lives.  —  Season 4 contestants told Page Six the mouthy matchmaker's comments and edits have caused them professional …
Sarah / People.com:
Devon Aoki Is Engaged and Expecting  —  The celebrity baby boom continues!  —  Model and actress Devon Aoki is expecting her first child with fiancé James Bailey, her rep confirms to the New York Post's Page Six.  —  “Devon and James are extremely happy.
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Nicki Minaj / New York Post:
Baby due for Benihana heir  —  Model-actress Devon Aoki is pregnant by her fiancé, James Bailey.  The Benihana heir got engaged to Boston-born Bailey last year, and she's expecting for the first time.  A rep for Aoki confirmed, “Devon and James are extremely happy.
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Brett Favre's Sister, Brandi Favre, Charged with Making Crystal Meth  —  2011 isn't going so well for the Favres.  —  Just days after NFL star Brett Favre was sued for sexual harassment, his younger sister, Brandi Favre, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly manufacturing crystal meth at a condo in Mississippi.
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Perez Hilton:
We Like Ice Cream And All...  But oh sweet Jesus why on Earth did you do that to your face, Gucci Mane?!  —  The rapper showed off his new, um, hardcore tat on his Twitter for all his followers to see.  —  Nice touch with the “Brr” inscribed in the cone.  Really gives it a more classy look.
Discussion: TMZ.com, PopEater and Gawker
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Michael K / Dlisted:
....The Hell Is This Mess?  —  Why is rapper Gucci Mane …
Discussion: AOL News
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.
Style News:
Gwen Stefani is the Gorgeous New Face of L'Oreal Paris!  —  Gwen Stefani is adding one more accomplishment to her growing list with the announcement to PEOPLE that she's inked a deal as the next face of L'Oréal Paris.  “I can't believe I get to be one of the L'Oréal Paris girls …
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 …
Us Weekly:
Oprah: Depression Made Me Eat 30 Pounds of Mac ‘N’ Cheese  —  Oprah Winfrey has never hidden the fact that she's an emotional eater.  —  In an outtake from her interview airing on next Monday's debut episode of Piers Morgan Tonight, the talk show tycoon recalls a time when her dangerous eating habit spiraled out of control.
Discussion: Dlisted, I'm Not Obsessed and PopBytes
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Peter Gicas / msnbc.com:
Oprah: I binged on 30 pounds of mac and cheese
Discussion: PopEater and Bossip
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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National Enquirer:
SCAR-JO SCARING JESSICA BIEL  —  Sexpot SCARLETT JOHANSSON's crying on the shoulder of former on-again, off-again hunka-hunka JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE about her failed marriage to RYAN REYNOLDS - and that's making TimberSnake's still ring-less girlfriend JESSICA BIEL CRAZY because she fears Scarlett might try to get Mr. SexyBack BACK!
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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SOHH.com:
GUEST STAR: “LADY GAGA REPRESENTS EVERYTHING THAT'S WRONG W …
Discussion: RADAR
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: RADAR, Hollywood Dame and Starcasm
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TMZ.com:
Kelsey Grammer's a Cross-Dresser ... Ex Insinuates
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.
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Doug / RADAR:
RADAR EXCLUSIVE: Michael Lohan Sends Charlie Sheen Open Letter …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and The Wrap
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Seacrest Prepares To Propose To Julianne Hough, Picks Out Engagement Ring!  —  The hardest working man in show biz is going to pop the question to his lady love, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.  —  EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: That's Amore!  Ryan Seacrest And Julianne Hough's First Photographed Kiss
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: Notorious News and Best Week Ever
Gabe / Videogum:
Holy S**t: Gwyneth Paltrow Gives “Helpful Advice” To Busy “Working Moms” Like Herself  —  Look, at the end of the day it's OK that Gwyneth Paltrow hires a bunch of college freshmen to write a lifestyle newsletter under her name about platinum mid-century bathroom fixtures.  It's not actually HURTING anyone.
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Jake Gyllenhaal Dumped Taylor Swift “Out of the Blue”  —  She sure didn't see it coming.  —  When Jake Gyllenhaal dumped Taylor Swift over the phone just before New Year's — ending their whirlwind two-month romance — Swift, 21, was completely blind-sided, multiple pals tell the new Us Weekly, out now.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, X17 Online and Crushable
GRAMMY.com:
Arcade Fire, Eminem, Cee Lo Green, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, and Katy Perry to perform on Music's Biggest Night  —  Current GRAMMY nominees Arcade Fire, Eminem, Cee Lo Green, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, and Katy Perry are the first performers announced for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast.
Amber James / PopEater:
Wendy Williams Shows Off Her Bikini Body [Video]  —  Wendy Williams soaked up the sun while on vacation in Antigua.  Wearing a two-piece bikini, the 46-year-old television host flaunted her rockin' body and gave onlookers a glimpse at her huge tattoo.  —  In this new, never-released video …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
 
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