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4:50 PM ET, February 18, 2011

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TMZ.com:
Jon Gosselin's Career — Under Construction  —  Sporting a rhinestone-free safety harness and hardhat — former reality star Jon Gosselin was laboring away at his new J.O.B. this week ... installing solar panels on the roof of a storage building.  —  The ex-computer technician scored a gig …
NY Daily News:
‘Narnia’ executive producer Perry Moore found dead in SoHo home after apparent overdose  —  The executive producer of the “Chronicles of Narnia” trilogy was found dead in his SoHo apartment on Thursday after an apparent overdose, sources said.  —  Perry Moore, 39, was found unconscious …
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Lindsay Powers / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Producer, Perry Moore, 39, Found Dead in NYC Apartment … The executive producer of the Chronicles of Narnia trilogy, Perry Moore, 39, was found dead inside his New York City apartment around 9:20 a.m. Thursday morning.  —  “Police arrived to the scene and the individual …
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Perry Moore, Chronicles of Narnia Producer, Found Dead at 39
Discussion: Digital Spy
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X17 Online:
X17 EXCLUSIVE - Lindsay Lohan Parties Until 2:30 AM, Leaves Club With Samantha Ronson  —  We knew she wouldn't stay locked up inside her Venice Beach home forever!  Lindsay FINALLY went out to get her party on last night, following her ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson to their old stomping grounds …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Pal: Why Pete Wentz “Couldn't Trust” Ashlee Simpson  —  When the going gets tough, the tough go partying — at least Ashlee Simpson does.  —  Although their Feb. 9 divorce announcement took many by surprise, pals close to Simpson and husband Pete Wentz tell the new Us Weekly …
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The Superficial:
Pete Wentz: 'Ashlee Simpson Wouldn't Stop Partying'
Us Weekly:
Denise Richards: I'd Like to Be on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  —  Camille Grammer and Kim Richards may be on the fence about returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but there are plenty of ladies lining up to be their replacements.  —  Among them?  Charlie Sheen's ex wife, Denise Richards.
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omg!:
Denise Richards Says Charlie Sheen Situation ‘Difficult’ For Daughters
Discussion: X17 Online and Digital Spy
TMZ.com:
How Lindsay Could Go To Jail Without a Trial  —  Lindsay Lohan could go to jail for more than a year for allegedly stealing that necklace ... and it could happen without a jury, without a trial .... without grand theft charges even being pursued.  —  After doing some investigating …
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John Mitchell / PopEater:
Dina Lohan: I Knew About Lindsay's Drug Problems Early On  —  Dina Lohan sat down with ‘20/20’ reporter Chris Cuomo for an in-depth interview about her daughter Lindsay Lohan's struggles with addiction and the felony theft charges the actress is facing in California.
Discussion: Oh, The Scandal! and Digital Spy
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X17 Online:   Dina Lohan Says Lindsay Faces “Lifelong Struggle With Addiction”
RADAR:
VIDEO: Dina Lohan Speaks Out On Lindsay's Addiction: She Faces ‘Lifelong Struggle’
Jo Piazza / PopEater:
Lady Gaga Explains Her Drunk Diet  —  Forget Atkins or South Beach.  Lady Gaga is finally extolling the virtues of the diet Hollywood has really been hooked on for years — the drunk diet.  —  Gaga chatted with the Sirius Morning Mash Up about whether she exercises to stay so thin.
The Superficial:
Cameron Diaz is Madonna Now  —  Because A-Rod clearly prefers a strong, unyielding arm up the anus, here's a ripped Cameron Diaz leaving a Venice Beach gym yesterday.  Unfortunately for her, I can see the semblance of a breast so this relationship was doomed before it even began.
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Celebslam:   CAMERON DIAZ MAD! CAMERON DIAZ SMASH!
Robert Copsey / All - Digital Spy:
Spears's manager explains music video  —  Britney Spears's manager Larry Rudolph has explained the meaning behind the fight scene in her new music video.  —  The singer, who unveiled the highly-anticipated clip for ‘Hold It Against Me’ last night, is seen punching and kicking a double of herself in the promo.
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Perez Hilton:
Oh My God!  They Killed Justin Bieber!  —  Shield your eyes, BIEBlievers!  You don't want to see this!  —  Last night, Justin Bieber reprised his role on your Grandpa's favorite show to fall asleep to, CSI.  —  Those of you who saw his last appearance on the show remember him as the troubled teen …
Discussion: X17 Online and PopEater
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Michael K / Dlisted:
They Killed Justin Bieber!!!!
Discussion: Crushable
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Paramount Crafts ‘Forgotten’ For Its ‘True Grit’ Discovery Hailee Steinfeld  —  EXCLUSIVE: When you come out of nowhere and turn in an Oscar nominated breakout performance like Hailee Steinfeld did as Mattie Ross in the Joel and Ethan Coen-directed True Grit, it's natural for the studio involved to do its best to keep you in the fold.
Paz / Facebook:
I Crashed Paris Hilton's Birthday And Accidentally The Whole Cake  —  >> FOLLOW PAZ's HIJNKS ON TWITTER @PAZPAZ <<  —  >> GET PAZ's FREE MIXTAPE HERE, OVER 600,000 DOWNLOADS SO FAR!  I woke up this morning with a $2000 birthday cake in my living room.  —  It's big.  It's red.  It says “Paris”.
Carrie Bell / People.com:
The Bachelor's Michelle Money: 'I'm Not a Villain'  —  As long as there have been reality shows, there have been misunderstood villains who blame editing for their bad image.  —  Michelle Money, 30, a Salt Lake City hairstylist, stuck to the same story during a recent conference call …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
CBS News:
Serene Branson: I'm “troubled” by viral video  —  L.A. reporter says she hoped Grammy tape wouldn't make it onto YouTube; says she suffered an extreme migraine — not a stroke  —  Last Sunday evening, music's biggest stars were gathered inside the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Thomas H. Maugh II / Los Angeles Times:
Serene Branson had a ‘complex migraine,’ not a stroke, doctor says
Kelly Fisher / PopEater:
Mural Depicts George Clooney as 'God's Gift to Women'  —  Let's file this story under ‘Bizarre Celebrity Depictions.’ As George Clooney descends on Cincinnati, Ohio, this month to film a new movie, local fans have gone above and beyond to capture his, uh, beauty.
Discussion: WLWT-TV and Celebritology 2.0
TMZ.com:
Ex ‘Celebrity Rehab’ Rocker Nabbed in Drug Bust  —  Mike Starr — the former bassist for Alice In Chains — was busted for alleged drug possession in Salt Lake City, and TMZ has his mug shot.  —  Starr was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance early Thursday …
Cele|bitchy:
Star: Owen Wilson's baby might not be his  —  There is some serious paternity drama potentially going on with Owen Wilson's new baby, if Star Magazine is to be believed.  In late January, Star ran a story that Owen Wilson's girlfriend and the mother of his not yet one-month old son cheated on her live-in boyfriend with Owen.
Discussion: Celeb Dirty Laundry
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe Officially Split  —  Well, it was fun while it lasted.  —  After three months of dating, Amanda Seyfried, 25, and Ryan Phillippe, 36, have called an end to their three-month romance.  —  “They are not dating anymore,” a source reveals to UsMagazine.com.
Ketielynn / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Celebrity Apprentice Divas Come To Blows On Set Of Reality Show  —  Real Housewives Of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes and former View panelist Star Jones actually came to physical blows on the set of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
 
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