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2:50 PM ET, March 25, 2011

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 Top News: 
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Lindsay to Drop ‘Lohan’ From Her Name, Says Mom  —  EXCLUSIVE: Diddy did it.  So did Madonna and Prince, and now you can add Lindsay Lohan to the list of celebrities that are opting for a single moniker, with the troubled star's mom, Dina, confirming to me that Lindsay will be removing “Lohan” from her official name.
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TMZ.com:
Lindsay's Criminal Battery Case — Full Steam Ahead  —  Just when Lindsay Lohan thought her legal problems couldn't get any worse ... TMZ has learned cops are reigniting their investigation into allegations she attacked a Betty Ford staffer.  —  Sources connected to the investigation tell us …
ACutaia / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan Was ‘Never Going To Plead Guilty’ Claims Her Mom
New York Post:
Bye, Brown  —  Chris Brown lost his marbles on “GMA,” and now the hot-headed singer has lost his publicist.  We hear that Brown's spokeswoman, Tammy Brook, will no longer be representing him after the star trashed his GMA dressing room, smashed a window and left without his shirt from the morning talk show earlier this week.
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TMZ.com:
Chris Brown & Publicist Part Ways  —  For absolutely no reason at all ... Chris Brown and his publicist have gone their separate ways.  —  No one knows what could have caused this, but a source close to both sides tell TMZ the two decided to “part ways.”  —  Came out of nowhere.  —  See also
The Superficial:
Chris Brown's Publicist Quit
Discussion: Global Grind
TMZ.com:
Celeb Chef — Too Busy for ‘Make-A-Wish’ Kid  —  The Make-a-Wish Foundation had to break some bad news to a 6-year-old cancer patient this week ... when Food Network star Ina Garten informed them she was too busy to cook a meal with the boy ... TMZ has learned.
People.com:
Elizabeth Taylor's Funeral Delayed 15 Minutes at Her Request  —  She was a Hollywood original to the end.  —  Elizabeth Taylor was laid to rest Thursday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., in a small, private funeral attended by friends and family that began 15 minutes after schedule - under instructions she left.
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Kelly Fisher / PopEater:
Elizabeth Taylor's Dark Secret About James Dean Revealed  —  As the world mourns the loss of an American icon, newly released details from a 1997 interview with Elizabeth Taylor reveals a shocking secret about legendary film star James Dean that she allegedly kept for most of her life.
Discussion: Allie is Wired
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Kevin Sessums / The Daily Beast:
Elizabeth Taylor Interview About Her AIDS Advocacy
Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
Madonna's Charity Fails in Bid to Finance School  —  LOS ANGELES — A high-profile charitable foundation set up to build a school for impoverished girls in Malawi, founded by the singer Madonna and fellow devotees of a prominent Jewish mysticism movement, has collapsed after spending $3.8 million …
TMZ.com:
Cops Called After Vince Neil Goes Ballistic in Vegas  —  A battery report was filed against Vince Neil last night in Las Vegas after an alleged altercation with his ex-girlfriend ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources tell TMZ .... Neil's ex was at a Hal Sparks concert at the Las Vegas Hilton …
Marco / X17 Online:
Penelope Cruz Oozes Sex Appeal  —  Penelope Cruz is making the rounds promoting her upcoming film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and last night, she wowed the audience at Jimmy Kimmel Live in a sexy black dress.  Looks like the new mom has her pre-baby body back!  Javier Bardem is one lucky guy.
Discussion: PopEater
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Perez Hilton:   Britney Spears To Perform On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TMZ.com:
‘Teen Mom’ Star In BRUTAL Catfight — ON TAPE  —  “Teen Mom 2” star Jenelle Evans ferociously ATTACKED another woman in North Carolina this week ... while her scumbag friends cheered her on ... and the brutal assault was all caught on tape.  —  19-year-old Jenelle is clearly the instigator …
Marco / X17 Online:
Gaga Goes Country In New Version Of Born This Way  —  Lady Gaga has reinvented herself yet again ... as a country girl!  This version may not be uptempo, but it kicks butt!  In fact, we think her voice sounds even better in this version.  The eccentric singer released the track via her Twitter account with the following message:
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PopEater:
Robert Pattinson Can't See How ‘Breaking Dawn’ Can Be PG-13  —  The ‘Twilight’ circus is coming to an end.  Over the last few years, we've seen a lot.  It started with a pale, lip-biting girl heading to Rainsville and falling for a rude dude who's actually a vampire trying to quell …
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Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian: 'I'm Not Desperate to Have a Baby'  —  Since marrying Lamar Odom in 2009, widespread pregnancy speculation has shadowed Khloé Kardashian and her non-existent “baby bump.”  —  And although both Odom, 31, and Kardashian's brother Rob have said they hope there's a baby …
Jennifer Still / Digital Spy:
Latest ‘American Idol’ result revealed  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid.  Please click here if you wish to continue.  —  Casey Abrams has been spared from elimination on American Idol's tenth season.  —  The singer, who had fallen …
Discussion: PopEater
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Tom Gliatto / People.com:
American Idol's Shocking Elimination Night
Cajun Encounters Tours, New Orleans:
Brad & Angie Visit Cajun Encounters  —  Something pretty exciting happened last weekend at the camp... We were paid a visit by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt!  —  The two stars, along with their children, drove out to see the alligators during this gorgeous weather.  (We can't say we blame them.
New York Magazine:
John Travolta and Nicolas Cage May Face-Off Again  —  It's been fifteen years since Nicolas Cage and John Travolta traded faces, and now, Vulture hears exclusively that they may be reuniting again on not one, but two indie thrillers.  —  The first to go could be Shrapnel …
Hollywood Insider / What's Playing:
American Reunion Scoopage!  —  Thought you guys might be interested in who's doing what with whom and for how much crust in the next American Pie movie - American Reunion - lensing soon in sunny Cali.  —  10 Things You need to Know About American Reunion :
Eliot Glazer / MTV Buzzworthy Blog:
Star Spotting: Katy Perry Phones Home In ‘E.T.’ Video Stills  —  Some might argue that you can credit Lady Gaga with the new photo stills from Katy Perry's upcoming video for “E.T.” (featuring Kanye West).  From what we can tell, in the photo stills from her “E.T.” video, Katy is putting her paws up …
Discussion: The FABlife and Idolator.com
Maggie Coughlan / PopEater:
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore Reunite to Support Daughter Rumer  —  Rumer Willis stepped out last night to celebrate her role as the newest cast member in the off-Broadway production of ‘Love, Loss & What I Wore’ in New York City.  —  Parents Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, who have been called one of …
Discussion: X17 Online and Socialite Life
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Prince William's Bachelor Party Is Set for This Weekend!  —  Something tells me there might be one or two royal hangovers on Monday.  —  Yes, the time has finally come for Prince William's stag celebrations to commence (or, as I believe it's called in the U.S., his “bachelor party").
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Elise / INF Daily:
Pics!  Reese Witherspoon Gets In Some Last Minute Shopping Before Her Wedding  —  What could Reese Witherspoon possibly need to buy two days before her wedding?  We caught up with her and a girlfriend doing some shopping in LA yesterday and it dawned on us - what is she doing?  Doesn't she have a hobby?
Discussion: Showbiz Spy and X17 Online
Cele|bitchy:
Angelina Jolie is addicted to Angry Birds, but Jack Black can still beat her  —  This is a very amusing story in this week's National Enquirer, who try to make a mini scandal out of what should be just a laughable anecdote.  Supposedly Angelina Jolie is addicted to the number one game on iTunes like so many of us, Angry Birds.
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
Dionne Anglin / myfoxdfw.com:
‘Fat Ho Burgers’ Opens in Texas  —  WACO, Texas - You can get hot, juicy burgers with crispy tots or fries at a new restaurant in Waco, Texas.  But it's not the food that's getting the attention at Fat Ho Burgers.  —  That's right.  The restaurant is named after a fat (as in hefty) ho (not the garden tool).
 
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Jennifer Garcia / People.com:
Chris Evans Gets Noticed by the Ladies (and Ashley Greene) in L.A.
Discussion: The Superficial
National Enquirer:
TWO-TIMING JUSTIN BIEBER
Discussion: Starpulse and Hollywood Dame
The Superficial:
Kat Dennings Does ‘Complex’
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse
RADAR:
Whitney Houston's Daughter In Talks For Her Own Reality Show
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Bossip
Diana Nguyen / SavvySugar:
15 Sexy, Savvy, and Smart Ivy League-Educated Celebs
Discussion: PopSugar
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Bernd Debusmann Jr / Reuters:
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Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Design Star's Vern Yip Welcomes a Daughter
Discussion: Bumpshack.com and PopEater
Katelyn Mullen / PopEater:
‘Sucker Punch’ Beauties Shine on Red Carpet
Discussion: X17 Online and omg!
Hollywood Reporter:
James Vanderbilt Returning to Pen ‘Spider-Man’ Sequel (Exclusive)
Bjan / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: It's Official- It's Over For The Real Housewives Of DC
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
The Onion, backed by some Sandy Hook families and Everytown for Gun Safety, buys Infowars in a bankruptcy auction, and plans a January 2025 relaunch as a parody

Robbie Whelan / Wall Street Journal:
Disney reports Q4 revenue up 6% YoY to $22.6B, TV network revenue down 6% YoY to $2.5B, and a $321M DTC streaming profit, up from a $387M loss in Q4 2023

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Disney plans to add an ESPN “tile” to Disney+ for US subscribers on December 4, giving users access to some free ESPN content

 
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