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8:55 PM ET, May 9, 2011

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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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TMZ.com:
Whitney's Rep: Drugs and Booze ARE The Problem  —  A rep for Whitney Houston says the singer is receiving treatment in an out-patient rehab program for drugs and alcohol as part of a “long-standing ” recovery process.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Houston voluntarily enrolled in the program around 10 days ago.
People.com:
Whitney Houston in Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Treatment  —  Whitney Houston is seeking help.  —  The singer, 47, who has struggled with substance abuse in the past, has recently entered an out-patient treatment program.  —  “Whitney Houston is currently in an out-patient rehab program …
Sara Nathan / Daily Mail:
Heartbreak for ‘devastated’ Kelly Brook as she loses baby girl at nearly five months  —  Kelly Brook has been left ‘devastated’ after losing the baby girl she was expecting with her boyfriend Thom Evans.  —  The striking model, 31, who was nearly five months pregnant, was rushed to hospital …
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Jen Blackburn / The Sun:
Kelly Brook loses baby girl  —  HEARTBROKEN Kelly Brook was last night being comforted by boyfriend Thom Evans at their home in Kent after tragically losing her unborn baby girl.  —  The model, 31, was five months pregnant with her first child which was due in August.
TMZ.com:
‘Piranha 3D’ Actress — I've Suffered a Miscarriage
Discussion: X17 Online and Digital Spy
Sarah Michaud / People.com:
It's a Boy for Alicia Silverstone  —  Alicia Silverstone is a mom!  —  The actress and author, 34, welcomed her first child with husband Christopher Jarecki on Thursday, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  Son Bear Blu Jarecki weighed in at 7 lbs., 15 oz.
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Marco / X17 Online:
X17 EXCLUSIVE - Alicia Silverstone Gives Birth To Baby Boy, Bear Blu  —  UPDATE - Alicia's rep confirms what X17 reported first — the baby has arrived!  Silverstone gave birth to son Bear Blu Jarecki, 7 lbs., 15 oz., on Thursday.  Alicia Silverstone had the best Mother's Day weekend ever ... thanks to the birth of her new baby!
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PopEater:   Bristol Palin Lands Her Own Reality Show
The Huffington Post:
Bristol Palin Reality Show: Palin, Massey Brothers In New BIO Channel Show
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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Perez Hilton:
Meredith Vieira Tearfully Announces Departure From The Today Show
Discussion: omg!
Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Gossip Girl Exclusive: Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr Not Returning For Season 5  —  Spotted: Two fewer troublemakers on the Upper East Side.  —  TVLine has learned exclusively that Gossip Girl is parting ways with Taylor Momsen (Jenny) and Jessica Szohr (Vanessa).
The Superficial:
Jessica Simpson Isn't Wearing Any Pants  —  Here's a pantsless Jessica Simpson on a photo shoot in Beverly Hills Saturday where she apparently posed with her sister Ashlee and nephew Bronx Mowgli.  Because if there's one things children love, it's carelessly exposed vaginas.
Us Weekly:
PHOTOS: Pippa Middleton Flaunts Hot Bikini Body  —  What happens in Ibiza doesn't always stay in Ibiza.  —  Suddenly world-famous royal bridesmaid Pippa Middleton caused a web sensation last week with the release of an old photo in which Duchess Kate's sister, 27, danced in a bra with a half-naked male pal.
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Rachel McAdams Flashes Engagement Ring  —  Here comes another Hollywood bride and groom: Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen?  —  In an exclusive Us Weekly photo, the Morning Glory actress, 32, showed off a brand-new ring on her wedding finger while out and about in L.A. on Sunday.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Dsiegel / National Enquirer:
BRUCE & DEMI DAUGHTER WAR  —  The love fest between ex-spouses BRUCE WILLIS and DEMI MOORE has ended as the superstars battle over naughty behavior of their daughter.  —  The ENQUIRER has learned that Bruce and Demi are at odds over their 17 year old daughter TALLULAH WILLIS who was recently busted for underage drinking.
Discussion: Crazy Days and Nights
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 …
Cele|bitchy:
Chelsea Handler lied and convinced coworker to leave honeymoon early  —  Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy  —  Chelsea Handler was on the Today Show today to promote her new book, Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me, which is out tomorrow.
Katelyn Mullen / PopEater:
Heidi Klum Renews Vows, Shows Off Bikini Bod [Photo]  —  Heidi Klum had a busy Mother's Day weekend, and turned many heads showing off her hot body.  —  The super model stepped out in a snake skin print bikini on the beaches of Palm Beach, Florida after she and husband Seal renewed their vows over the weekend.
Kiki Von Glinow / PopEater:
Ralph Macchio Battling ‘Serious Pain’ Due to Ruptured Cyst  —  It looks like Ralph Macchio may have to head back to grammar school and park it on the bleachers in lieu of tonight's ‘Dancing with the Stars’ performance.  The original karate kid, 49, is suffering from a ruptured cyst …
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.
Celebslam:
At least she wore nipple tape  —  Lady Gaga promoting her new album in Mexico City, Mexico (5/6)  —  As if the threat of violent death at the hands of drug lords wasn't bad enough for Mexicans, Lady Gaga wore that Friday while promoting her new album in Mexico City.
Taryn Ryder / Celebuzz:
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart: Toronto Lovers!  —  Spring is in the air, and Celebuzz has some Twilight romance news for anyone that's a “sucker” for love!  Robert Pattinson has left Sydney ... to go meet up with girlfriend Kristen Stewart - and their dog Bear, of course.
Discussion: OK! Magazine and Hollywood Life
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.
Nicki Gostin / PopEater:
Jesse James: People Won't Be Happy Unless I ‘Kill Myself or Disappear’  —  Jesse James knows he could very well be the most hated man in America and he's okay with that.  The CEO of West Coat Choppers used to be known as the biker dude from ‘Monster Garage’ and then more recently as the spouse of Sandra Bullock.
William Keck / TVGuide.com:
Keck's Exclusives: Entourage's Big Finish  —  During the final season of Entourage, which begins July 24, the naughty HBO buddy comedy will plant the seeds for Johnny's Bananas, an animated potential spin-off that would star Kevin Dillon as Johnny the Gorilla and Andrew “Dice” Clay as Ronald the Baboon.
Discussion: X17 Online and The Huffington Post
 
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Georgina Littlejohn / Daily Mail:
Cher Lloyd gets butterflies as she unveils her new - and eighth - tattoo on Twitter
Kiki Von Glinow / PopEater:
Paris Hilton: I Give Things Away, Lindsay Steals Them
TMZ.com:
Nick Hogan — I'm Getting ENGAGED!
Discussion: Perez Hilton, EarSucker and PopBytes
The Superficial:
Chris Brown's Mom Got Him The Perfect Birthday Present
Daily Mail:
Reese Witherspoon doesn't let injury cast a shadow on Mother's Day with her family
 Earlier Picks: 
Kiki Von Glinow / PopEater:
Exclusive: Beyonce to Receive Billboard Millennium Award
Celebslam:
Marisa Miller is the big winner
Discussion: Yeeeah!
Us Weekly:
See the $650,000 Engagement Ring Paul McCartney Bought His Fiancee!
Discussion: E! Online and msnbc.com
AceShowBiz.com:
Michael Stipe ‘Lost His Mind’ As He Battled Bulimia
Discussion: hollywoodbackwash.com
People.com:
John Walker Dies
Marco / X17 Online:
Lindsay Looks Fangtastic At LA Art Exhibit
Discussion: Digital Spy and omg!
omg!:
NeNe Leakes: Why I Quit Celebrity Apprentice
 

 
From Mediagazer:

David Gilmour / Mediaite:
Elon Musk appears to confirm that posts containing links in their main text are deprioritized on X, saying it is to stop “lazy linking”

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

 
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