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1:20 PM ET, April 16, 2011

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TMZ.com:
Nic Cage Arrested for Domestic Abuse  —  TMZ has learned Nic Cage was arrested early Saturday morning in New Orleans for domestic abuse.  —  According to official records, he was arrested for one count of domestic abuse and one count of disturbing the peace.  —  It appears Cage is still in custody.
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TMZ.com:
Nic Cage — Taunted Police Into Arresting Him  —  Sources close to Nicolas Cage tell TMZ ... Nic was arrested in New Orleans this morning after daring the police to arrest him following a loud argument with his wife.  —  Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Nic was “very drunk” …
Discussion: X17 Online, Bossip and EarSucker
X17 Online:
BREAKING NEWS - Nicolas Cage Arrested For Domestic Abuse  —  Nicolas Cage has been arrested for domestic abuse in New Orleans early Saturday morning.  TMZ reports the National Treasure actor was arrested for one count of domestic abuse and one count of disturbing the peace and is still in police custody.
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Lost Alum Evangeline Lilly Is Pregnant!  —  Freckles, Jr?  —  Lost alum Evangeline Lilly was spotted with a visible baby bump in Hawaii on Thursday; the actress' rep had no comment on the pregnancy.  It will be the first child for Lilly, 31, and boyfriend Norman Kali …
Jessica Herndon / People.com:
Paul McDonald: Nikki Reed Is ‘Pumped’ About American Idol Elimination  —  Fans of Paul McDonald may be upset that the singer was booted off American Idol on Thursday's elimination but actress Nikki Reed - whom he says he is “officially dating” - is not.  —  “She is actually pumped,” he said.
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Us Weekly:
Idol's Paul McDonald Tells Us: I'm Dating Nikki Reed!  —  Vampire Idol?  —  Paul McDonald might have been eliminated from American Idol Thursday night, but the 26-year-old's relationship with Twilight star Nikki Reed is finally “official.”  —  “[Nikki's] supercool,” he told Us Weekly Thursday night …
Bjan / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Headed Back To Court After Ex Refuses Drug Test  —  Brooke Mueller, actor Charlie Sheen's soon-to-be ex-wife, was ordered to undergo a drug test at her Hollywood home at 5:30 p.m. today but refused to provide a urine sample, a source close to Mueller told RadarOnline.com.
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TMZ.com:
Brooke Mueller — Mandatory Drug Test In 4 Hours
Marcela Isaza / Associated Press:
Miley Cyrus: Not Enough Love For Me To Tour In The U.S. … LOS ANGELES — Miley Cyrus says she feels more at ease heading out on an international tour now that things are fine on the home front.  —  Earlier this year, her parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, were getting a divorce …
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Kiki Von Glinow / PopEater:
Miley Cyrus Doesn't Feel the Love from America, Foregoing US Tour
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Michelle Tan / People.com:
Miley Cyrus: ‘My Family Is Good’
Discussion: The FABlife
AceShowBiz.com:
Condoleezza Rice to Appear on ‘30 Rock’ as Alec Baldwin's Ex-Flame  —  It is confirmed that the former secretary of state has taped her appearance in New York last month and her episode will air before this season ends.  —  “30 Rock” gang will exchange jokes with Condoleezza Rice.
Discussion: Wizbang Pop!
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Lisa de Moraes / Washington Post:
Tina Fey: Condoleezza Rice will appear on ‘30 Rock’
Discussion: TV Fanatic, PopEater and TV Squad
Vivyan Tran / The Politico:
TINA FEY: CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO MAKE ‘30 ROCK’ CAMEO
Discussion: Us Weekly, The FABlife and The Wrap
Joshua L. Weinstein / The Wrap:
Ryan Gosling in Talks to Join Johnny Depp in ‘The Lone Ranger’  —  Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in Disney's “The Lone Ranger,” TheWrap has learned.  —  It's early, and Gosling's schedule might not permit him to take the role of the Lone Ranger opposite Johnny Depp as Tonto.
Christine Fenno / PopEater:
‘True Blood’ Star Stephen Moyer Flips Car in Dramatic Racetrack Mishap  —  Anna Paquin breathed a sigh of relief on Friday after her husband and ‘True Blood’ co-star, Stephen Moyer, survived a dangerous crash behind the wheel of a race car in Southern California.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
JJ Is Back!  AJ Cook Inks 2-Year Deal To Return To ‘Criminal Minds’  —  EXCLUSIVE: JJ fans can rejoice.  After a week of negotiations, A.J. Cook just closed a two-year deal to return to CBS' drama Criminal Minds as a regular.  She will guest star in the series' sixth season finale on May 18 …
Lesley Messer / People.com:
Jessica Simpson: I'll Wear a Low-Cut Wedding Dress  —  Jessica Simpson may be a fashion mogul, but she's still at work on her most important look yet: her wedding dress.  —  “It's definitely going to be beautiful,” the singer, who is engaged to former NFL player Eric Johnson, tells PEOPLE.
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Firestone Welcomes a Baby Girl!  —  It's a girl for Bachelor alum Andrew Firestone!  —  The 35-year-old businessman — who wed actress/model Ivana Bozilovic in July 2008 — welcomed his second child at 7:55 a.m. on Friday.  —  Named Anja Jasmine, the newborn weighed in at 8 lbs., 4 oz.
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Sarah / People.com:
Andrew Firestone Welcomes Daughter Anja Jasmine
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and PopEater
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
Nina Dobrev Goes From ‘Vampire Diaries’ To ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’  —  EXCLUSIVE: As Deadline told you, Summit Entertainment post-Twilight Saga is continuing to bet heavily on books for its future franchises.  Most are conducive to young casts.  Now I can report that another young actress …
Gaga Daily:
SONG PREMIERE: Lady Gaga - Judas  —  “Judas” is here!  Lady Gaga surprised fans with an early release of her highly-anticipated new single from Born This Way on Friday afternoon.  Listen to the RedOne-produced smash after the jump and let us know what you think about the song!  Read More!
Discussion: Extra and The Daily What
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Jo Piazza / PopEater:
Will the Cox-Arquette Sex TMI Boost the ‘Scream 4’ Box Office?  —  David Arquette hasn't been able to keep his mouth shut about his marital woes since he and wife Courteney Cox separated last year.  Now for the first time, we are seeing Courteney hop on the tour of TMI and don't think it has escaped …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Former Child Star Abigail Breslin, 15, Debuts Mature New Look  —  Little Miss Sunshine is all grown up!  —  Dressed in an off-the-shoulder Marchesa gown, Abigail Breslin, 15, showed off a brand new blonde hair color at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party on Thursday night in New York City.
ABCNEWS:
Natalie Portman's ‘Black Swan’ Dance Double Claims Filmmakers Are ‘Lying’  —  In a ‘20/20’ Exclusive, Sarah Lane Says the Film's Producers Asked Her to Keep Quiet on Her Role  —  In her first television interview, Sarah Lane, the professional ballerina who was actress Natalie Portman's dance double in …
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