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1:45 PM ET, May 9, 2011

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TMZ.com:
Bieber — Helgenberger's Comments Are ‘Kinda Lame’  —  Justin Bieber seems to be pretty SHOCKED that “CSI” star Marg Helgenberger told a radio show he was a “brat” on the set ... especially because they never actually worked together.  —  Bieber just went to his Twitter page and without mentioning Marg …
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Kathleen Perricone / NY Daily News:
Justin Bieber was ‘a brat’ during ‘CSI’ guest appearance, punched a cake, says Marg Helgenberger  —  Has fame gone to Justin Bieber's head?  —  The 17-year-old singer played a troubled teen in a multi-episode guest appearance on “CSI” this past winter and he must have been doing method acting …
The Huffington Post:
Justin Bieber ‘A Brat,’ Says CSI Co-Star Marg Helgenberger
Daily Mail:
‘He was kind of a brat’: CSI's Marg Helgenberger reveals Justin Bieber's annoying behaviour
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog and Yeeeah!
TMZ.com:
Whitney Houston In Out-Patient Rehab Program  —  Whitney Houston has checked herself in to an out-patient rehabilitation program ... but it's not for drugs or alcohol ... TMZ has learned.  —  A source directly connected with Whitney tells us ... Houston enrolled in the program around 10 days ago.
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Lauren / X17 Online:
Whitney Houston In Rehab For Drugs And Alcohol  —  Whitney Houston has checked into rehab for drug and alcohol use, her rep confirms.  —  “We can confirm that Whitney Houston is currently in an out-patient rehab program for drug and alcohol treatment.  Whitney voluntarily entered the program …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Bitten and Bound and EarSucker
msnbc.com:
Vieira will step down after nearly 5 years, but will continue in a new role at NBC News  —  Below:  —  TODAY.com  —  After nearly five years as co-anchor of TODAY, Meredith Vieira has decided to leave the show in June.  Ann Curry will take her place as co-anchor of America's No. 1 morning show alongside Matt Lauer.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:   Meredith Vieira Announces Her Exit From ‘Today’, Ann Curry To Replace Her
Us Weekly:
Meredith Vieira: Yes, I'm Leaving Today Show
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed
Kelly Fisher / PopEater:   Meredith Vieira Officially Announces She's Leaving ‘Today’
Marco / X17 Online:
X17 EXCLUSIVE - Alicia Silverstone Gives Birth, Source Says  —  Alicia Silverstone had the best Mother's Day weekend ever ... thanks to the birth of her new baby!  X17online can report exclusively that Silverstone had a water birth at an LA-area birthing center on Friday.
Daily Mail:
So what were Prince Harry and Charlize Theron chuckling about?  —  His usual blonde companion is on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy.  —  Yesterday Prince Harry appeared to have found a stand-in at the polo field, in the form of Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron.
Discussion: PopSugar
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John Mancini / Hollywood Life:
Prince Harry & Charlize Theron Flirting at Polo Match: Should Charlize-Alike Chelsy Davy Be Worried?
Discussion: Anything Hollywood and Gossip Cop
Michelle Ward / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan Poses as a Vampire in L.A. Art Show  —  Lindsay Lohan has a new gig - and she bared her fangs for it.  —  The starlet attended photographer pal Tyler Shields's exhibit, “Life Is Not A Fairytale,” Saturday night in a warehouse in East Los Angeles for the unveiling of several artful shots in which she portrays a vampire.
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Marco / X17 Online:
Lindsay Looks Fangtastic At LA Art Exhibit
Discussion: omg!
Hollywood Reporter:
‘X Factor’ Brutality at Auditions: ‘L.A.’ Reid Meaner Than Simon Cowell; Audience Urged Not to Boo … Simon Cowell is known for his harsh criticism of aspiring singers on American Idol, but it seems he might have competition for the title of “meanest judge” on The X Factor in music industry veteran and table-mate Antonio “L.A.” Reid.
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Hollywood Reporter:
Paula Abdul on Joining ‘X Factor’: ‘We Have a Whole New Approach’
Discussion: The Blemish and Socialite Life
omg!:
NeNe Leakes: Why I Quit Celebrity Apprentice  —  See ya, NeNe!  —  Real Housewives of Atlanta's NeNe Leakes made a quick getaway on Sunday's Celebrity Apprentice, but she didn't get to hear Donald Trump utter his famous phrase “you're fired!”  Instead, the reality star bolted on her own accord …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Celeb Dirty Laundry
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Bristol Palin Moving In with Kyle Massey for Reality Show  —  Fresh off speculation that she's had plastic surgery, Bristol Palin is now getting ready to face the cameras again  —  Sarah Palin's 20-year-old daughter is moving back to Los Angeles with her son Tripp, 2, to live …
Discussion: Hollywood Life
AceShowBiz.com:
Michael Stipe ‘Lost His Mind’ As He Battled Bulimia  —  Rem frontman Michael Stipe became so ill as he battled bulimia, he thought he was suffering from AIDS.  —  The singer experienced a breakdown after the band shot to fame in the 1980s and spent a year in the grip of the eating disorder.
Discussion: hollywoodbackwash.com
Perez Hilton:
Jersey Shore Delayed After Florence Revokes Shooting Permits  —  Picture this:  —  The Situation and DJ Pauly D are packing up their shake-weights, barrels of hair gel and grenade whistles for the trip of their lifetime - an all expenses paid vacay to Florence, Italy.
Perez Hilton:
Michael Bolton Teams Up With The Lonely Island!  —  Awww yeah, suckaz!  Michael Bolton and the Lonely Island bring you the sexiest, most HIGHlarious club track of the year!  —  Check out the video above to see the legendary collaboration, and listen to the “big, sexy, hook” that Michael has written for the crew!
Discussion: Digital Spy
 
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Hollywood Reporter:
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Discussion: Hollywood.com and TV Squad
People.com:
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Perez Hilton:
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Perez Hilton:
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Discussion: Popdust and X17 Online
Charlotte Griffiths / Daily Mail:
Was a 3am balcony leap the reason Prince Harry looked a tad under par at the Abbey?
Discussion: Socialite Life and Hollywood Life
AceShowBiz.com:
Victoria Beckham Posts Picture From Baby Shower
 

 
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
DirecTV terminates its Dish acquisition after a group of Dish creditors rejected a modified bond exchange offer

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

 
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