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12:40 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 …
Daily Mail:
‘He was kind of a brat’: CSI's Marg Helgenberger reveals Justin Bieber's annoying behaviour  —  Justin Bieber has won plaudits for his remarkably grown-up attitude to super stardom.  —  But while the teenager has so far avoided any scandals, he has been revealed as a ‘bit of a brat’ by one of the lead star's of CSI.
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog and Yeeeah!
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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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’
Discussion: omg!
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
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
Marco / X17 Online:
Lindsay Looks Fangtastic At LA Art Exhibit  —  Getty Lindsay Lohan is ready to sink her teeth into any opportunity before she heads back to court for her felony grand theft case.  The 24-year-old starlet attended an art exhibit in East Los Angeles for friend and celebrity photographer Tyler Shields.
Discussion: omg!
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Michelle Ward / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan Poses as a Vampire in L.A. Art Show
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.
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
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.
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
Hollywood Reporter:
‘Glee’ Season Finale to Feature Matthew Morrison Track (Exclusive) … Glee star Matthew Morrison will sing “Still Got Tonight,” the single from his self-titled album (out Tuesday), as part of the show's New York-themed Season 2 finale, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.
Discussion: Hollywood.com and TV Squad
 
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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:
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