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4:15 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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People.com:
A.J. McLean Checks Himself into Rehab  —  Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean has once again entered rehab, he confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “For personal reasons, I've checked myself into a rehab clinic,” McLean says in a statement.  “With 2011 being a busy year for Backstreet, I want to be healthy …
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 …
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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.
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Sarah / People.com:   Devon Aoki Is Engaged and Expecting
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.
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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 …
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Aaron Parsley / People.com:
Survivor: Redemption Island's Returning Contestants Revealed
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 …
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!
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Scarlett Johansson & Justin Timberlake are probably boning (again)
Discussion: PopSugar, Yeeeah! and Gossip Cop
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.
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.
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 …
TMZ.com:
Camille to Kelsey: You're Not Divorcing Me Yet!  —  Camille Grammer just fired off a legal response asking the judge to reject Kelsey Grammer's request to get a quickie divorce — and estimates the estate's value at $120 million ... TMZ has learned.  —  Camille says in her declaration …
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Cele|bitchy:
Camille Grammer implies Kelsey cross dresses; Nick denies affair
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.
Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Charlie Sheen's Former Madam: Lindsay's A Drug Addict, Charlie Just Likes To Party  —  Heidi Fleiss has told RadarOnline.com that there is “no comparison” between Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen.  —  PHOTOS: Celebrities That Have Been In Rehab
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The Superficial
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SOHH.com:
GUEST STAR: “LADY GAGA REPRESENTS EVERYTHING THAT'S WRONG W/ THE CORE OF OUR SOCIETY”  —  Written by Sabrina for SOHH  —  [After this week's release of the controversial “I Wanna Shoot Lady Gaga” circulates online, Interscope artist Sabrina explains the motivation behind her new anthem.]
Discussion: RADAR
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Mark Kennedy / Associated Press:
Carey Mulligan to return to a New York stage  —  NEW YORK - Carey Mulligan is returning to the New York stage this spring — and she'll be losing her mind.  —  The elfin actress who shot to fame with the film “An Education” will star in an adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's 1961 movie, “Through a Glass Darkly.”
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and EW.com
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.
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Is ‘Having a Lot of Fun’ with Kris Humphries  —  Kim Kardashian enjoyed her adventures as a single woman while filming Kourtney & Kim Take New York - but she put her “crazy dating life” on hold once she started seeing New Jersey Nets beau Kris Humphries.
James Hibberd / Inside TV:
'Charlie's Angels' pilot greenlit by ABC!  — EXCLUSIVE  —  It's on: Charlie's Angels just got officially greenlit as a pilot at ABC.  —  This move has been long expected, but now the project is firmly moving forward, along with Smallville writer-producers Miles Millar and Al Gough.
Discussion: TV Fanatic and TV Squad
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:
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
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Kate Hudson Refuses To Visit Dying Grandmother, Claims Estranged Dad  —  Kate Hudson's estranged dad, the ex-husband of superstar Goldie Hawn, is lashing out at his daughter with the stinging claim that the actress is refusing to visit her dying grandmother.
Discussion: PopEater and National Enquirer
Sarah Crow / PopEater:
Taylor Swift Releases ‘Back to December’ Video — Why We Think It's About Taylor Lautner  —  Taylor Swift's video ‘Back to December’ hit the web today, and just as we suspected, the country cutie has dropped in plenty of hints about just who she penned the heartbreaking hit about.
 
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
EXCLUSIVE: Frances McDormand Gets Animated, and Evil, for ‘Madagascar 3’
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PopEater:
Tim McGraw Admits Motivation for Getting Sober Was Drunk Texting
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The Superficial:
This Has To Be Child Abuse  —  Instead of contacting child services …
Allie Merriam / PopSugar:
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Victoria Gomelsky / New York Times:
Watches of Switzerland Group, one of the world's largest watch retailers, acquires the watch enthusiast website Hodinkee, says coverage will remain independent

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