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1:00 PM ET, March 24, 2011

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ABCNEWS:
Chris Brown Apologizes for ‘GMA’ Incident on BET Show  —  Singer Apologizes, Gets Invitation to Return to ‘GMA’  —  R&B singer Chris Brown has publicly apologized a day after storming backstage following an interview and performance on “Good Morning America” — but claimed he got angry …
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Us Weekly:
Chris Brown Apologizes for GMA Freakout  —  It was a terrible Tuesday for Chris Brown this week.  —  The temperamental R&B singer, 21, is sorry for his shirtless backstage tantrum on Good Morning America, which followed a tense, Rihanna-question-dodging chat with Robin Roberts on-air.
RapFix:
Chris Brown Explains ‘Good Morning America’ Outburst
Discussion: Dlisted, Celebs.com and Hollywood.com
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown Apologizes for ‘GMA’ Outburst
Discussion: omg! and In Case You Didn't Know
TMZ.com:
Elizabeth Taylor — The Gay Bar SHRINE  —  She may be gone ... but gay men are still worshiping Elizabeth Taylor.  —  The staff at Liz's FAVORITE West Hollywood gay bar — The Abbey — erected a candle-lit memorial to the actress yesterday in the V.I.P. room where Liz would often hang out ... but that's only the beginning.
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People.com:
Elizabeth Taylor Suffered ‘a Lot of Pain’ in Final Days, says Debbie Reynolds  —  From left: Elizabeth Taylor with then-husband-and-wife Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds  —  Just two weeks before her death, a hospitalized Elizabeth Taylor spoke to her one-time rival Debbie Reynolds.
TMZ.com:
‘Idol’ Contestants Flee — Our Mansion Is HAUNTED!  —  GHOSTS invaded the “American Idol” mansion in Beverly Hills — and the finalists got so freaked, they MOVED OUT of the place Monday night for good ... TMZ has learned.  —  The supernatural drama began after contestants complained …
Adam B. Vary / PopWatch:
This Week's Cover: Robert Pattinson Moves Beyond ‘Twilight’  —  Twilight-fans, take heart: Robert Pattinson is every bit as good-looking and thick-maned as he appears onscreen.  But don't confuse him with his brooding characters — the 24-year-old actor is surprisingly open, chatty, and quick to laugh.
Rachel Maresca / Life and Style:
Hugh Hefner's fiancee caught with another man...Dr. Phil's son!  —  Hugh Hefner's fiancée, Crystal Harris, is doing more than just making music with her songwriting partner, Jordan McGraw.  The Life & Style Scene Queens can exclusively reveal that Crystal — who got engaged to Hef in December …
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Hef's Fiancee Is Doing It With Dr. Phil's Son
Daily Mail:
Meet the new ‘goddess’: Charlie Sheen adds a THIRD blonde to his harem  —  Tiger-blood loving Charlie Sheen is said to have added a third ‘goddess’ to his Warlock tribe.  —  The troubled 45-year-old actor is said to be dating 26-year-old Megan Levant, joining the other two women in his life Natalie Kenly …
Discussion: Yeeeah!
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Why Bradley Cooper, Renee Zellweger Called It Quits  —  Their relationship seemed rock solid, so what pushed Bradley Cooper and Renee Zellweger to their limit?  Despite rumors to the contrary, a source close to 36-year-old actor tells the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands now) it wasn't another woman.
TMZ.com:
Whoopi: I Smoked WEED Before My Oscar Speech!  —  Whoopi Goldberg smoked a BIG, FAT JOINT before she won her Oscar in 1991 — and was stoned off her ass during the victory speech ... so said the actress herself in never-before-seen footage obtained by TMZ.  —  An unabashed Whoopi dropped …
Associated Press:
Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized after Liz Taylor death  —  LOS ANGELES - Zsa Zsa Gabor's publicist says the shock of Elizabeth Taylor's death made Gabor fear she was next and sent her to the hospital with high blood pressure.  —  John Blanchette says the 94-year-old celebrity was watching …
Discussion: Dlisted
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Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Zsa Zsa Gabor Says 'I'm Next' After Learning Of Elizabeth Taylor's Death, Rushed To Hospital
Sara Bueno / 7liveonline.com:
Britney Spears concert changes SF venue  —  Get More: britney spears, celebrities, music, san francisco  —  Attention Britney Spears fans, we've got some new details about the pop diva's upcoming concert in San Francisco this Sunday.  —  Due to the possibility of rain Sunday …
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Camilla: 'We're Very Lucky' to Have Kate in the Family  —  She has taken Middleton" to lunch and accompanied the bride-to-be to the ballet.  Now, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has given Kate a very public thumbs-up.  —  “Kate's a lovely girl,” Camilla, 63, said Wednesday during a visit …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Billy Ray Cyrus: I Could Have Been a Better Dad  —  Billy Ray Cyrus is recanting the remarks that ricocheted around the world.  —  “I love Hannah Montana.  I love Disney.  I wouldn't change anything,” the musician and father of Miley Cyrus said on Wednesday's Good Morning America …
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Sarah Durham Wilson / People.com:
Willow Smith Vows Revenge on Justin Bieber  —  Does young prankster Justin Bieber like to take his antics on the road?  If the clip making the rounds from the “Never Say Never” singer's Saturday night concert is any indication, it's all fun and games!  —  During “little sis” Willow Smith's …
E! Online:
Flirt Alert!  Ashley Greene “All Over” Chris Evans  —  Holy hotness, Captain America.  —  After grabbing food at Boa, newly single Ashley Greene was spotted majorly getting her flirt on with stud Chris Evans while out at Trousdale last night.  —  Guess her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas …
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Ed Harris to Play John McCain in HBO's ‘Game Change’ … Four-time Academy Award nominee Ed Harris has been cast as presidential candidate John McCain in HBO's upcoming film, Game Change.  —  HBO Films and Everyman Pictures' Game Change follows McCain's 2008 presidential campaign …
Discussion: Just Jared, Speakeasy and AOL News
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj — No Deal for ‘X Factor’  —  Don't plan on seeing Nicki Minaj at the judges table on “X Factor” — TMZ has learned the rapper will NOT be taking a gig on the show.  —  Rumors of Minaj's participation on the show have been spreading like wildfire ... with Simon Cowell himself fanning …
Leah Chernikoff / Fashionista:
Eating Cotton Balls Dipped in Orange Juice and Other Tidbits About the Modeling World from Sessilee Lopez's Mom's Book  —  Janice Celeste, Sessilee Lopez's mom, has written a guide book for parents of budding supermodels called Making a Supermodel, which she self-published on Lulu.com.
 
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EXCLUSIVE: ABC Orders Dancing Duo Lacey And Mike To Turn Down The Heat!
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Kelly Fisher / PopEater:
Scott Disick: I'm Back on the ‘Right Track’
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HBO Greenlights Comedy Pilot ‘Spring/Fall’ Starring Tea Leoni
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Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen Teaming for Indie ‘Liberal Arts’ (Exclusive)
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People.com:
Reese Witherspoon Enjoys Casual 35th Birthday with Family
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From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

Geneva Abdul / The Guardian:
Internal email: the UK's Reach plans to merge staff at The Daily Mirror and celebrity magazine OK! to cut costs, but the move won't result in cutting of roles

 
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