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12:45 PM ET, February 17, 2011

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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Adrianne Palicki Is NBC's Wonder Woman  —  After her standout performance on Fox's short-lived drama Lone Star, there was a lot of talk about Adrianne Palicki's star potential.  She is on her way to prove it by landing one of the most iconic TV roles, that of Wonder Woman.
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Hollywood Reporter:
Adrianne Palicki to Play Wonder Woman in NBC Pilot … Friday Night Lights star Adrianne Palicki is the new Wonder Woman.  —  The actress has been cast as the title character in Wonder Woman, David E. Kelley's pilot for NBC.  —  The project, from David E. Kelley Prods. and Warner Bros. TV …
Stuart Levine / Variety:
Adrianne Palicki is NBC's Wonder Woman
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Seinfeld's Uncle Leo Dies  —  Len Lesser, best known as the scene-stealing Uncle Leo on Seinfeld - “Jerry!  Hello!” was his slogan - died from cancer-related pneumonia at a care facility in Burbank, Calif., it was announced Wednesday.  He was 88.  —  “Heaven got a great comedian and actor today …
Discussion: The FABlife and Show Tracker
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Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
'Seinfeld's' Uncle Leo, Len Lesser, Dies … Len Lesser, perhaps best known as Uncle Leo on Seinfeld but a veteran actor with more than 500 appearances on film, television and the stage during his six-decade career, died Wednesday in Burbank, Calif., of pneumonia related to cancer.  He was 88.
Discussion: I Watch Stuff and FishbowlLA
Tracey Harrington McCoy / PopEater:
Beloved ‘Seinfeld’ Actor Len Lesser Dies  —  Actor Len Lesser, best known for his role as Uncle Leo on ‘Seinfeld,’ is dead, the Associated Press reports.  The veteran character actor died at home in Burbank, California from cancer-related pneumonia.  He was 88.
Discussion: CNN and Right Celebrity
Associated Press:
‘Seinfeld’ actor Len Lesser dies at 88
Discussion: Perez Hilton, omg! and Pop Crunch
Los Angeles Times:
Len Lesser, character actor who had recurring role on ‘Seinfeld,’ dies at 88
Discussion: The Buzz and TV Squad
TMZ.com:
Halle Berry Wins Latest Round in Custody War  —  Halle Berry just emerged from court victorious in her custody battle with Gabriel Aubry ... TMZ has learned ... because a judge just gave her the green light to go across country with her toddler to shoot a movie.
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Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
Halle Berry Rejoins New Line's 'New Year's Eve' … Halle Berry will star in New Line's ensemble romantic comedy New Year's Eve after all, just in a different role.  —  Last month, Berry pulled out of the project because of a custody battle over her young daughter.
Jeff Jensen / PopWatch:
This Week's Cover: The new ‘Superman’ speaks!  An exclusive interview with Henry Cavill.  PLUS: Previewing Hollywood's new crop of superhero franchises  —  For fans of superhero movies, the next two years could bring the biggest and broadest array of films the genre has ever produced — and hopefully the very best, as well.
PopEater:
Celine Dion Proudly Shows Off Her 4-Month-Old Twins  —  Celine Dion was seen yesterday at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas where she came to begin rehearsals for her high profile show there set to debut on March 15 at The Colosseum and she did not come alone.  —  Dion came with her 4-month-old twins Eddy …
Lady Gaga / New York Magazine:
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio to Reteam for The Wolf of Wall Street  —  Contrary to earlier reports, Ridley Scott will not be directing the film adaption of Jordan Belfort's 1990 best seller The Wolf of Wall Street at Warner Bros. Instead, Vulture has learned exclusively …
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Monica Rizzo / People.com:
It's a Girl for Melissa Rycroft Strickland  —  Melissa Rycroft Strickland is a mom!  —  The former Bachelor contestant and her husband, insurance agent Tye Strickland, welcomed a daughter on Wednesday afternoon, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  Ava Grace Strickland, born in Dallas and weighing 6 lbs. …
People.com:
PHOTO: Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Gets Engaged  —  What would her (former) roommates say about this?  —  Angelina Pivarnick, who appeared on the first two seasons of Jersey Shore, is engaged, according to an onlooker who witnessed the proposal.  —  The reality star's boyfriend …
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Hollywood Reporter:
How the Kardashians Made $65 Million Last Year … Sitting cross-legged on her black-sheeted bed amid stacks of papers and photos, Kris Jenner — matriarch of reality TV's juggernaut family— is trying to explain the unexplainable: Why the Kardashians?  Why are her children's squabbles …
DP Show / Dan Patrick:
Charlie Sheen returns to the show to clarify comments  —  Charlie Sheen called back to follow up on some of his comments on his show Two and a Half Men and just wanted to make sure everyone knew he was cool with show creator Chuck Lorre.  —  Dan asked if Sheen plans to finish his deal with Two and a Half Men.
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Lindsay Lohan / TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen — I've Got ADVICE for Lindsay Lohan!!
Alison Schwartz / People.com:
Elisabetta Canalis: George Clooney and I Aren't Having Kids  —  A junior version of George Clooney sounds adorable - to everyone but his girlfriend, Elisabetta Canalis.  —  The Italian model-actress, 32, who has been dating the Oscar winner since 2009, said she doesn't plan on having any kids with her “American boyfriend.”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Stedman Stole Oprah From Me, Secret Lover Tells Radar  —  Stedman Graham wooed Oprah Winfrey away from her heartbroken former lover, Reginald Chevalier, who is speaking out exclusively to RadarOnline.com in his first interview since his fling with the talk show queen was revealed.
Rebecca Macatee / PopEater:
Back off Bieber!  Writer of Controversial Rolling Stone Article Found Justin's Answers ‘Sound and Logical’  —  Bieber backlash was bound to happen.  No matter how perfectly poised the teenage phenomenon tried to be, the young man underneath that mop-top hair was inevitably going to stick his foot in his mouth.
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Alice Eve Joins ‘Men In Black III’ As Young Emma Thompson  —  When Men in Black III re-starts production next month, Alice Eve will play the younger version of Men in Black Agency head Emma Thompson in the time travel storyline.  The British actress plays Olivia, hired as secretary for the Agency in 1969.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE COURT DOCUMENTS: Leighton Meester's Mom ‘Threatened To Kill Me’, Says Actress' Pal  —  The mother of Leighton Meester “threatened to kill” one of the Gossip Girls star's former pals, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.  —  EXCLUSIVE COURT DOCUMENTS: Read Restraining Order
Discussion: PopEater, Starcasm and Hollywood Life
Steve Zeitchik / 24 Frames:
Sarah Jessica Parker: I want a ‘Sex and the City 3’ (but not as a prequel, and maybe not now)  —  The prospects for another “Sex and the City” movie have been in question ever since the diminished box-office dollars and lukewarm reviews for “Sex and the City 2” began coming in last spring.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Jersey Shore Star Reveals New Plans to Strip for Playboy  —  Jenni “J-Woww” Farley admits she can't see them continuing after next season, which follows her and the rest of the crew as they spend a few weeks in Italy followed up by some time back at The Shore...  TWITTER: Follow @marcmalkin!
TMZ.com:
Michael Vick BAILS on ‘Oprah’ Interview  —  Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has canceled plans to do a sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey ... in what would have been his first major interview since being released from prison.  —  So far, no word on why Vick pulled the plug.
Discussion: omg!, Pop Crunch and Sandra Rose
Maggie Coughlan / PopEater:
‘Housewife’ Ramona Singer's Pinot Grigio Means ‘Turtle Time, Anytime’  —  During the past three seasons of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City,’ Ramona Singer's affinity for Pinot Grigio became a storyline all its own.  The animated Singer was rarely captured without a glass, and on one episode …
Steve Zeitchik / 24 Frames:
The Three Stooges: Cher as a nun?  And Benicio del Toro's not out ...  Larry, Curly, Moe and...Cher?  —  Even as they continue to seek the three leads for their big-screen version of “The Three Stooges,” Peter and Bobby Farrelly say they have an unusual idea for one of the lead female roles …
 
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Tom Pinchuk / ComicVine Site Mashup:
Could Superboy Spin Off of Smallville?
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Us Weekly:
Isla Fisher: “I Can't Eat Whatever I Want” Anymore
Samantha Chang / Examiner:
Do you like this Article?  —  ‘At Least I Still Look 20!’
Discussion: Celebslam
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Mike O'Malley To Star In Fox's ‘Family Album’ Pilot Directed By Shawn Levy
Discussion: Cinema Blend Feeds
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Scoot McNairy Lands 'Cogan's Trade' Lead, In Contention For Other Good Jobs
Discussion: Cinema Blend Feeds
Lynette Rice / Inside TV:
It's official: Maria Bello set to star in ‘Prime Suspect’
Nekesa Mumbi Moody / Associated Press:
Aretha Franklin talks return to stage, diet change
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Taylor Swift In A Bikini? Yes Please!
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Michael Lohan — I Booked Lindsay on Letterman
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

 
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