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9:50 AM ET, January 26, 2011

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Us Weekly:
Report: Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Welcome a Boy!  —  According to Spanish newspaper El Pais, the infant was born at Cedars Sinai Hospital in L.A.; Spanish magazine Hola broke news of the baby's gender.  Hola also reports that members of the couple's family flew in from Spain for the birth …
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Marco / X17 Online:
X17 EXCLUSIVE - Penelope Cruz Gives Birth, Source Says  —  Penelope Cruz and husband Javier Bardem are proud new parents!  A source tells X17online exclusively that Penelope entered an LA area hospital Monday to give birth to the couple's first child.  Javier and Penelope first met on the set …
Discussion: Reuters and Oh, The Scandal!
omg!:
Report: Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Welcome a Child!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Sara Hammel / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey Is ‘Taking It Slow’ with Half-Sister Patricia  —  The half-sister Oprah Winfrey never knew she had has been revealed to the world, and now the two siblings are getting to know each other.  —  “We're taking it slow,” Winfrey said of Patricia (whose last name has not been revealed) …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Oprah's New Half-Sister Turned Down Tabloid Cash
Chrisa / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Oprah's Dad Didn't Know About Her Half-Sister Until Show Aired
Discussion: PopEater and Perez Hilton
Shirley Halperin / Hollywood Reporter:
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Hot Business of ‘Glee’ … The following story appears in the current issue of The Hollywood Reporter available on newsstands Thursday.  —  The note was practically a high “A-sharp”; the cacophony of voices blended perfectly to form an instantly recognizable tone …
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Shirley Halperin / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Glee’ Vs. Kings of Leon, Round 2
TMZ.com:
‘Jersey Shore’ Cast — We're Goin' to Italy!!!  —  The entire “Jersey Shore” cast is finally getting THE BOOT — because we're told the plan is to shoot Season 4 in Italy!  —  Sources connected to the show tell us they will be scouting locations in Italy — similar to the way they did it in Miami — to find the right locale.
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TMZ.com:
‘Jersey Shore’ Italy Trip — Italian Group FURIOUS!
Discussion: TVgasm, Digital Spy and Perez Hilton
Jimmy / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Tyson & Wife — It's A Baby Boy!  —  Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is a dad for the eighth time, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.  —  The Hangover star and his wife Lakiha Spicer Tyson welcomed a little boy on Tuesday.  —  PHOTOS: Mike Tyson's Wife Shows Off Her Baby Bump
TMZ.com:
‘Top Chef’ Star's Baby Daddy: I Want Custody!  —  The baby daddy of “Top Chef” star Padma Lakshmi has filed legal papers to wrestle custody away from her ... TMZ has learned.  —  Adam Dell — brother of the computer king — filed papers today in a Manhattan court.
Discussion: Hollybaby and The Hollywood Gossip
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New York Post:
Padma ex fights for custody
Discussion: PopEater and Pop Crunch
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
Grammer creates reality TV banner  —  G3 Prods. partnering with Zodiak for formats, series  —  Kelsey Grammer is looking to add to his portfolio as a producer by diving into the unscripted biz.  —  Grammer has formed production entity G3 Prods. with reality TV maven Stella Bulochnikov-Stolper …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and PopEater
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Us Weekly:
Kelsey Grammer Wants His Own Reality Show
Style News:
The Designer Details of Natalie Portman's One-of-a-Kind Engagement Ring  —  When it came to designing Natalie Portman's engagement ring, the star's choreographer fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, relied on his leading lady and the art of ballet for inspiration.
Discussion: The Frisky
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InStyle.com What's Right Now:
Natalie Portman's Engagement Ring: The Designer Details!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Oh No They Didn't!
Rebecca Macatee / PopEater:
John Travolta to Play Mafia Boss John Gotti?  —  John Travolta has been approached to play the role of former mafia boss John Gotti, TMZ reports.  —  Travolta, 56, reportedly shared dinner Monday night at Amici, an Italian restaurant in Brentwood, with Mark Fiore, the executive producer of the upcoming movie based on Gotti's life.
Discussion: D*ana's Dirt
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TMZ.com:
John Travolta As John Gotti!!!
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Jesse James Has More Alarming Nazi Pics  —  After Us Weekly uncovered a 2004 snapshot of Jesse James dressed in a German Nazi hat giving a “Heil, Hitler” salute last spring, the motorcycle mogul, 41, denied claims of anti-Semitism.  —  But now Us has discovered new …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Bossip
John Currin / Interview Magazine:
Tom FORD  —  I DECIDED I WOULD NEVER GO BACK TO FASHION UNTIL I HAD SOMETHING NEW TO SAY, UNTIL I COULD HAVE FUN CREATING FASHION AGAIN.  IT HAD BECOME REALLY FORMULAIC.  —  When Tom Ford walked away from womenswear more than six years ago, he wasn't just vacating his post as creative director …
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Naomi Watts Joins ‘J. Edgar’ Hoover Cast  —  EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Watts has signed on to star in J. Edgar, the Clint Eastwood-directed biopic.  Watts will play Helen Gandy, J. Edgar Hoover's loyal secretary for 54 years.  Hoover (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) called her indispensible …
Discussion: The Playlist
TMZ.com:
Miss Teen Arkansas — ‘Mortified’ Over Drunk Arrest  —  An ex-Miss Teen Arkansas USA — who was arrested last weekend for public intoxication — is “mortified” about the situation ... and says she's “sorry if I brought any shame on my state.”  —  A rep for the Miss USA Organization tells TMZ …
TMZ.com:
Snooki's New Show — MAJOR Toilet Paper Crisis  —  Snooki is about to face off with some of the GREATEST challenges of her life — mortgages, career decisions ... and toilet paper clean-up ... so says the outline for hew new reality show obtained by TMZ.  —  We got our grubby little mitts …
Discussion: Celeb Dirty Laundry
James Hibberd / Inside TV:
‘Skins’ ratings drop sharply for second episode: What's to blame?  —  MTV can't catch a break with Skins.  After the teen drama's strong debut last week, the ultra-controversial series fell 52 percent in the ratings for its second episode.  Monday's airing delivered 1.6 million viewers after last week's 3.3 million.
TMZ.com:
Lindsay and Sam Have a Bloody Good Time  —  Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson hit up a strange party last week — where the theme seemed to be bleeding from the eyes and weird 3D type glasses.  —  The horror-themed party went down last Thursday, a birthday gathering for a mutual friend.
Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate's ‘The Hunger Games’ Gets a Release Date … Lionsgate has chosen a release date for high-profile event picture The Hunger Games: March 23, 2012.  —  Gary Ross is directing the feature adaptation of Suzanne Collins' bestselling young adult tome.
Jessica / INF Daily:
Paris Hilton Straps On A See-Thru Dress & A Dog To Visit Sister  —  Paris Hilton grabbed a favorite accessory (one of her 18 dogs) before hopping in the car and heading over to her sister Nicky's house this morning.  We can't help but wonder if the tiny pup is meant to distract us from Paris herself …
Discussion: X17 Online
Tanner Stransky / Inside TV:
Sarah Michelle Gellar's new CBS thriller pilot ‘Ringer’: The producer spills details!  — EXCLUSIVE  —  The networks have been on a pilot-greenlighting tear lately.  But which possible show has the potential to be a gem of the 2011-12 season?  We'll go out on a limb here …
Discussion: TV Squad
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
MSNBC Eyeing Alec Baldwin for Hosting Duties?  —  Now that MSNBC has said goodbye to its top draw, Keith Olbermann, the news network is looking to find a new marquee star for its growing brand, and sources tell me their ultimate wish list is topped by none other than ‘30 Rock’ star Alec Baldwin.
Catriona Wightman / Digital Spy:
Fox orders two more comedy pilots  —  Fox has reportedly ordered two new comedy pilots.  —  According to Deadline, the network asked for an episode of The Council Of Dads.  —  The show, based on a non-fiction book by Bruce Feiler, focuses on a man who discovers that he is terminally ill …
Discussion: omg!
Claude Brodesser-Akner / New York Magazine:
Summit Entertainment in Talks to Pick Up Emma Watson's Perks of Being a Wallflower  —  We're pleased to report that Hogwarts grad Emma Watson's next movie appears to have found a home in Hollywood.  Last May, news came that Watson would pair with Logan Lerman in The Perks of Being a Wallflower …
Us Weekly:
Michelle “Bombshell” McGee: Sex With Jesse James “Was Average”  —  Michelle “Bombshell” McGee isn't done bad-mouthing former paramour Jesse James, 41.  Her latest dig?  His below-par bedroom prowess.  —  While chatting about their 11-month affair, that took place while he was married to Sandra Bullock …
James Hibberd / Inside TV:
‘Vampire Diaries’ billboards urge fans to ‘Catch VD’ — EXCLUSIVE  —  If you've driven along Sunset Blvd. the past few days, you may have seen this:  —  Or if you've been walking in Times Square (burr), you may have seen this:  —  The billboards are actually covert ads for the midseason return …
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Is Rihanna About To Be Outed?  New Book Lifts The Lid On Gay Hollywood  —  The Entertainment Industry's elite are quaking in their boots with the announcement of a new tell all book that is set to lift the lid on gay Hollywood.  —  On Monday Mediatakeout.com posted …
 
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Ben Fritz / Company Town:
'King's Speech' may be recut for lower rating, gets new ad campaign …
Discussion: Guardian and The Playlist
Lindsay Powers / Hollywood Reporter:
EXCLUSIVE: Facebook Responds to 'The Social Network's' 8 Oscar Nominations
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Daily Mail:
Lights, camera, lunch! …
Rennie Dyball / People.com:
Elton John: I Won't Be Invited to the Royal Wedding
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Ryan Patterson / omg!:
Glam Slam: Meet The New Faces — Vanessa & Kelly!
Discussion: X17 Online
Hollywood Reporter:
Fans are upset that he didn't get a directing nom for ‘Inception.’
Discussion: PopWatch and Perez Hilton
Megan Johnson / Boston Herald:
Jay Leno named Hasty Pudding man of year
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Celebslam:
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From Mediagazer:

Lachlan Cartwright / The Ankler:
Sources: MSNBC renewed Rachel Maddow's contract early this fall, but with a pay cut; MSNBC bosses' plan to shake up daytime and weekend programming

Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Internal memo: Hearst Magazines president announces layoffs as part of a decision to “reallocate resources” to “continue our focus on digital innovation”

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she will leave the agency on January 20; she was the first woman to be confirmed to lead the agency

 
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