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12:45 PM ET, April 14, 2011

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Devin Gordon / GQ:
The X-Girl  —  At age 20, Jennifer Lawrence scored an out-of-nowhere Oscar nomination for Winter's Bone.  Even more impressive: This summer she's giving us a reason to see a Mel Gibson film (The Beaver) and yet another X-Men sequel.  (Heads up: She's the hot mutant painted blue)
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Zach Dionne / PopEater:
Jennifer Lawrence Has ‘Technique,’ Says ‘X-Men’ Director (And Smokin' New GQ Photos)  —  Jennifer Lawrence scored an Oscar nominee at age 20 for her can't-tear-your-eyes-away performance in indie darling 'Winter's Bone.' She's also set to appear in ‘X-Men: First Class’ as nude blue person Mystique and …
In Touch Weekly Magazine:
Reese Witherspoon Hated Love Scenes with Robert Pattinson!  —  Robert Pattinson may be the sexiest star in Hollywood these days, but Reese Witherspoon is apparently immune to his charms and beautiful blue-gray eyes.  —  In fact, the newly married star says her love scenes with Robert …
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The Huffington Post:
Reese Witherspoon: Robert Pattinson ‘Water For Elephants’ Sex Scene ‘Disgusting, Disappointing’
Discussion: Socialite Life and Hollywood Dame
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Reese Witherspoon's Family Honeymoon: All the Details!
Discussion: HollywoodNews.com
Taryn Ryder / Celebuzz:
Reese Witherspoon: Robert Pattinson Was ‘Snorting and Snotting’ During Love Scene
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse
People.com:
Catherine Zeta-Jones Bipolar Disorder: Her Private Struggle  —  Walking the red carpet at New York City's Museum of Modern Art this week, Michael Douglas was feeling grateful for all the well wishes he'd received from friends and fans as he battled cancer.  —  “I feel great!” the actor …
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Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Catherine Zeta-Jones Treated for Bipolar Disorder  —  Catherine Zeta-Jones, who has been by husband Michael Douglas's side during his cancer fight, has sought mental health treatment for herself, her rep says.  —  “After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision …
Kyle Buchanan / New York Magazine:
Who's Covering Rebecca Black's ‘Friday’ on Glee?  —  Though it's Wednesday today, how about a little news on “Friday”?  The hot rumor of the hour is that Glee's prom episode will include a cover of Rebecca Black's infamous YouTube hit “Friday,” and Vulture can confirm that and reveal an opposite-sex twist …
Rolling Stone:
Adele Opens Up About Her Inspirations, Looks and Stage Fright in New Rolling Stone Cover Story  —  'I don't make music for eyes.  I make music for ears,' the British soul singer tells Touré  —  By  —  The new issue of Rolling Stone, on stands and in the digital archives on April 15th …
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PopEater:   Adele Says She Doesn't Have Time To Worry About Her Weight
Us Weekly:
Harry Potter's Jamie Campbell Bower, Bonnie Wright Engaged!  —  Supernatural love!  —  Two Harry Potter stars fell in love and put a ring on it!  Actor Jamie Campbell Bower (who plays a Dark Wizard in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II) tells The Daily that he's set to wed Bonnie Wright, a.k.a. Ginny Weasley in the series.
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Twilight Actor Engaged to Harry Potter Cutie
Discussion: Perez Hilton and PopEater
Cspargo / Hollywood Life:
Robert Pattinson Buys Kristen Stewart $17,000 Diamond Promise Ring!  —  Rob proves he is serious with Kristen by picking up some serious jewelry — could a wedding be next?  —  Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's days on set may be coming to an end now that Breaking Dawn is set to wrap, but the two are getting closer than ever!
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Larson Hill / The Deadbolt:
Kristen Stewart Receives 21st Birthday Motorcycle
Bradley Cooper / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston & Bradley Cooper Reconnecting?  —  Is it more than a friendly connection?  —  A month after splitting with Renée Zellweger, Bradley Cooper is getting back in touch with Jennifer Aniston.  —  “In the past few weeks, they have stayed in contact,” a source tells PEOPLE.
Kate Middleton / Telegraph:
Jelly bean resembling Kate Middleton to fetch £500  —  A jelly bean resembling Kate Middleton's face is set to fetch £500 at auction.  —  Wesley Hosie, 25, found the yellow and red sweet by chance as he and his girlfriend tucked into a 700g jar from The Jelly Bean Factory.
Discussion: The Daily What and Gawker
TMZ.com:
Seann William Scott — I'm Out of Rehab!  —  After completing a 30-day stint in a treatment facility — “American Pie” star Seann William Scott was back out in public last night ... taking in a Knicks basketball game in NYC.  —  Seann had voluntarily sought treatment for “health and personal issues” …
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Us Weekly:
Rep: Seann William Scott Leaves Rehab
Brandon Voss / Advocate:
Ruffalo Stance  —  Incredible gay-rights activist Mark Ruffalo speaks out on his addictive directorial debut, his hesitations about doing The Normal Heart, and the prospect of shaving his chest to play the Hulk in The Avengers.  —  Even before he earned an Oscar nomination …
Marco / X17 Online:
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - Sofia Vergara Hits The Car Wash With A Mystery Man  —  Sofia Vergara is one of the sexiest women on television, so when the stunning Latina steps out with a mystery man, we're going to take notice.  The Modern Family actress, who was riding shotgun in a black Bentley …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton:
Step Aside, Audrina!  The True Star Of Your Reality Show Has Arrived!  —  Uh-oh!  We think gurlfriend needs to step aside for Mom - AKA the real star of the show here!  —  Last night, some of the most famous people to ever grace the planet - yes, that's right, Rob Kardashian and JoJo …
Discussion: X17 Online
Katie Holmes / Just Jared:
Top Ten List on Letterman!  —  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes leave dinner with their daughter, Suri, on Tuesday (April 12) in New York City.  —  The happy family dined on Italian food at Il Cantinori, one of their favorite spots in the city!  —  Earlier in the day, Tom and Katie …
Justin Harp / Digital Spy:
‘American Psycho’ writer compares ‘Glee’ to HIV  —  American Pyscho author Bret Easton Ellis has likened Glee to “a puddle of HIV”.  —  Posting on his official Twitter account earlier this week, the writer claimed that he finds watching the Fox sitcom to be uncomfortable.
Discussion: PopEater
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Kim Kardashian Moving to NYC for Kris Humphries  —  No more long-distance love!  —  A source tells the new Us Weekly (out Wednesday) that Kim Kardashian plans to move to NYC by October to be closer to her beau of five months, New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries.
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift Buys Parents $1.4 Million Estate  —  More proof their little girl is all grown up?  Taylor Swift recently bought her mom and dad, Andrea and Scott Swift, a $1.4 million home in Nashville, Tenn..  —  The three-bedroom, 5,000 square-foot estate — built in the 1920s …
Discussion: Celebuzz
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
‘Housewives’ Cast Shocked by Jill Zarin's ‘Taut’ Face  —  EXCLUSIVE: While ‘Real Housewife’ Jill Zarin told me (first!) that her new look has nothing to do with plastic surgery, other members of the ‘NYC’ cast tell me they don't believe it.  How else, they argue, can you explain the reality star's remarkable transformation?
Chloe Melas / Hollywood Life:
Miley Cyrus: I'm Not Trying To Shock You — I'm Just Growing Up!  —  Miley has gotten serious heat for her scantily clad outfits and outrageous behavior.  But she says she's not trying to make a ‘statement’!  —  Miley Cyrus isn't making excuses anymore!  The 18-year-old appeared …
Discussion: HollywoodNews.com
Sarah Palin / TMZ.com:
Sarah Palin — Stalker Threatened to Rape My Daughter  —  Sarah Palin has obtained a new restraining order against the stalker who's been terrorizing her family — after the man allegedly made several disturbing threats ... including raping Sarah's daughter.
Discussion: Celeb Dirty Laundry and Bossip
Jay A. Fernandez / Hollywood Reporter:
Hugh Laurie to Star as ‘Mr. Pip’ for Andrew Adamson … Hugh Laurie will star in an adaptation of the best-selling Lloyd Jones novel Mr. Pip.  Andrew Adamson (Shrek 2) has written the screenplay and will direct and produce.  —  Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, Mr. Pip tells the story …
 
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