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6:15 PM ET, January 16, 2011

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New York Post:
Franco to ‘Stalk’ and direct  —  Golden Globe-nominated James Franco will play satanic serial killer Richard Ramirez and direct the movie version of true-crime author Philip Carlo's “The Night Stalker,” Page Six has learned.  The “127 Hours” star, making his directing debut …
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Mike Vilensky / New York Magazine:
James Franco to Play a Sexually Assaulting Murderer Now  —  Another day, another James Franco project in the works.  You might think our favorite renaissance man already has his plate full: There's the Hart Crane biopic, there's Maladies, and of course the Oscars.
Discussion: Movieline
Style News:
Kate Middleton Picks Her Wedding Dress Designer, But Keeps Name Secret  —  It looks like Kate Middleton has made her biggest decision since accepting Prince William's marriage proposal.  The future princess has picked the designer who will make her wedding dress, a source tells PEOPLE.
Bobbie Whiteman / Variety:
BAFTA/LA toasts Globes' nominees with tea  —  Contenders chill out at afternoon event  —  With the awards cycle now in full swing, 'twas the season to be jolly at BAFTA/LA's Saturday afternoon Golden Globes tea party at the Four Seasons in BevHills, where the stars took a breather before hitting the evening events.
Discussion: PopSugar and Socialite Life
Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
2011 Movie Preview: ‘Water for Elephants’  —  Reese Witherspoon called Tai a ‘calm, ... easygoing presence’ during filming, unlike some of the other animals in the circus movie.  —  Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski and Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth in “Water for Elephants.”
Discussion: PopSugar
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan and Dawn Holland — Peace Pow-wow?  —  Lindsay Lohan and Dawn Holland have quite the tumultuous history — but sources tell TMZ the pair might be meeting up soon to bury the hatchet ... if LiLo is up to it.  —  We're told Dawn wants to get together with Lindsay to make amends …
Us Weekly:
Jesse James: Kat Von D Is “My Other Half”  —  Jesse James has clearly moved on from his split with ex-wife Sandra Bullock — and he's not afraid to flaunt it.  —  The 41-year-old Monster Garage star, who resurfaced on Twitter January 6, used the social networking site to express his love for current girlfriend Kat Von D.
Christine Fenno / PopEater:
Pee-wee Herman, Andy Samberg, Anderson Cooper: How Wasted Can They Get?  —  In the latest ‘Saturday Night Live’ digital short, seen on last night's episode, binge-drinking Andy Samberg is a good, old-fashioned bad influence...on Pee-wee Herman!  —  After the two down shots in a rowdy bar …
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Gwyneth Paltrow Again Shows Off Musical Chops on Saturday Night Live  —  Following her acclaimed live performance on the Country Music Awards and her un-"Forget"-able guest appearance on Glee, Gwyneth Paltrow once again capitalized on her musical talents for her third time hosting Saturday Night Live.
Discussion: X17 Online
Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Owen Wilson Is a Dad!  —  Owen Wilson has a Little Focker of his own: He and his girlfriend, Jade Buell, have welcomed a son.  —  “Everyone is doing well,” his rep tells PEOPLE.  —  The baby was born in Hawaii.  —  Wilson and Duell have been dating for more than a year, according to Entertainment Weekly.
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TMZ.com:
The Game — Hospitalized After Bloody Guitar Smash  —  The Game was rushed to the hospital Thursday night after a guitar-smashing stunt went horribly wrong — leaving the rapper with a giant bloody gash in his finger — and TMZ has obtained pics of the accident!
Amber James / PopEater:
Randy Jackson: I'm the Assertive Judge This Season  —  As ‘American Idol’ counts down to its return next week, judge Randy Jackson acknowledges that this is definitely a make-or-break season.  However, he's very optimistic about what he calls ‘Season 10: The Remix.’
Discussion: HollywoodNews.com
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Swag suites kick into high gear for Golden Globes  —  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Awards season is gifting season in Hollywood, and on Golden Globes weekend, swag suites are almost as common as celebrity sightings.  —  At least half a dozen such suites intended to lavish stars with gowns …
Discussion: PopEater and X17 Online
 
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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

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
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