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6:00 PM ET, June 17, 2011

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Barry Walters / Rolling Stone:
Britney Spears Proves She's Still Got It at ‘Femme Fatale’ Tour Kickoff  —  Her high-powered performance includes nine songs from her most recent album  —  Britney Spears is a dozen years into her career, and yet the kickoff of her Femme Fatale tour at the Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento last night managed to propel her forward.
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Perez Hilton:
Britney BRINGS IT Opening Night Of Femme Fatale Tour!!!!  —  She's still got it!!!  —  Glittery bikini, silver go-go boots, special effects, hawt backup dancers, and a cage!!  —  YUP, OUR BRITNEY IS BACK, BITCHES!!!  —  Her Femme Fatale tour debuted in Sacramento, CA Thursday night and it is HOT!!!
Discussion: PopEater and X17 Online
Michael K / Dlisted:   Brit Brit's Cheetos Toe Is Back On Stage
Us Weekly:
Glee Creator Ryan Murphy Is Engaged!  —  Ryan Murphy's wedding is sure to be a star-studded affair.  —  The Glee creator, 45, announced he recently became engaged to his long-term partner during a Friday KIIS-FM radio interview with Ryan Seacrest.  —  “I'm with a great fellow now who I've known …
Discussion: PopEater, Just Jared and Hollywood.com
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Stephanie / X17 Online:   GWYNETH PALTROW MAKES A SURPRISE CAMEO AT GLEE LIVE! IN CONCERT!
Just Jared:
Gwyneth Paltrow: Glee Concert Surprise Performance!
Discussion: New York Magazine and Cele|bitchy
Lpons / Life and Style:
Kirstie: I have Megan Fox's waist size!  —  After losing 60 pounds on Dancing With the Stars, Kirstie Alley is very close to accomplishing another goal - slipping into a sexy Ports 1961 dress.  “My goal dress has a waist that's 22 inches,” she shares with Life & Style.  “I tried it on, and I can almost zip it up.”
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Kirstie Alley's Got A New Piece And A 22-Inch Waist  —  Why must Kirstie Alley do this to herself?  Why can't she just put the crazy on mute and stop hollerin' about how she's a SIZE 4 and has a 22-INCH WAIST?  We can all scream about how we have a 10-inch dick, indestructible nipples …
Discussion: Daily Mail
The Superficial:
Crystal Harris: ‘Hugh Had Other Women.’ You Don't Say?  —  Found one.  —  As part of her plan to cash in as hard as possible before people forget who she is come Monday, Crystal Harris is now saying she left Hugh Hefner because he has “other women” in his life.
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TMZ.com:
Crystal Harris — Consoled by Dr. Phil's Son
Kiki Von Glinow / PopEater:
Crystal Harris Making Sweet Music with Dr. Phil's Son
Discussion: Celebrity Smack
TMZ.com:
Brooke Mueller — Shady Moves In Hawaii  —  A stressed out and seemingly desperate Brooke Mueller was seen walking around Maui this week ... engaged in conversations with random people in cars ... while clutching a wad of cash in her hand.  —  Brooke was in Hawaii with her two little kids …
New York Post:
Aguilera antics split judges  —  Tensions are bubbling backstage on NBC's hit “The Voice” between Christina Aguilera and rival judge Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.  —  Sources tell Page Six fellow judges Levine and Blake Shelton have formed an alliance against Aguilera, whose much bigger paycheck …
Daily Mail:
Is Kim Kardashian the ultimate bridezilla?  As she takes Kris to learn the bridal waltz, Khloe speaks out  —  Kim Kardashian has always made it clear that her ultimate aim was marriage and children.  —  And it seems that now she's got a ring on her finger nothing is going to stop her organising her perfect fairytale nuptials.
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Maggie / beamakesthree.com:
If Bea = 3, then a Baby = 4 ?!  —  It's true!  Alex and I couldn't possibly be more excited!  We will be welcoming a baby boy this November!  Bea is a little upset as she hoped to be gaining a little sister rather than another brother but...we told her to keep her paws up for the next time around.
TMZ.com:
‘Jersey Shore’ Cast — Squeezing MTV For More $$$  —  The “Jersey Shore” cast has put the screws to MTV for a FIFTH TIME — negotiating new contracts for an upcoming season back in New Jersey ... and we're told, they locked down their biggest salaries yet.  —  Plans are already in motion …
Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Jesse James and Kat Von D Planning a Summer Wedding  —  Have Jesse James and Kat Von D called off their wedding?  Not a chance, they both tell PEOPLE.  —  “That is absolutely not true,” says James, 42, bristling at Internet reports that he's split from the LA Ink star.  “We're still going strong.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
William & Kate to Be Fed by Giada De Laurentiis  —  Giada De Laurentiis (left) and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge  —  No In-N-Out Burger for Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.  —  Due to start the California leg of their North American tour on July 8 …
Elise / INF Daily:
Nicole Richie Takes Her Goth Kids To A Playdate!  Pics!  —  O. M. G!  What's with Nicole Richie's kids!  They look like little mini Marilyn Manson's walking around with their goth mom!  It's the summer time!  Aren't they all boiling hot!  We caught up with Nicole and the kids …
Discussion: X17 Online
Merle Ginsberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Anthony Weiner Approached for Cameo on ‘Entourage’ … Entourage executive producer Doug Ellin has reached out Anthony Weiner to play himself on the show.  —  Though the request went out before Weiner resigned from office Tuesday, don't count on seeing him on the eighth and final season this summer.
Alla Byrne / People.com:
Selena Gomez: I Make Mistakes All the Time  —  Selena Gomez never planned on being a role model.  But after finding fame at an early age, the 18-year-old actress and singer has learned to embrace it.  —  “I never really said I want to be a role model.  But then when it happened I was so down for it …
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Stephanie / X17 Online:
Selena Gomez: “I Make Mistakes All The Time”
TMZ.com:
Karissa Shannon DUMPS ‘Smallville’ Star BF  —  Their chart-topper hasn't even been released yet — but TMZ has learned Playmate Karissa Shannon and “Smallville” star Sam Jones have just called it quits.  —  According to sources connected with the ex-couple, Karissa pulled a cruel bait-and-switch before she dumped the actor.
Amber Goodhand / RADAR:
Amber Portwood Released From Hospital After Suicide Attempt  —  Teen Mom star Amber Portwood was released from an Indiana hospital Friday morning after her attempted suicide scare on Tuesday.  —  Star magazine is exclusively reporting via RadarOnline.com that the controversial MTV star just left St. John's Hospital in Anderson, IN.
Aol Tv / PopEater:
Larry David Defends ‘Bachelorette’ Ashley (Video)  —  Larry David came to the defense of ‘The Bachelorette’ star Ashley Hebert on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.’  —  Butting-in on Leno's interview with Hebert every chance he got, the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star expressed an extreme dislike …
Discussion: The Stir, AOL TV and The Wire
Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Nia Long Expecting Second Child  —  There's a baby on the way for Nia Long.  —  The actress, 40, and professional basketball player Ime Udoka, 33, are expecting their first child together this fall, the couple confirm to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “This is the most exciting time in our lives,” Long and Udoka tell PEOPLE in a statement.
Discussion: Necole Bitchie.com
Stephanie / X17 Online:
FORBES REVEALS TOP TEN LIST OF HIGHEST PAID MUSIC ENTERTAINERS IN THE WORLD  —  Forbes Mag just released the top ten list of the riches entertainers in the music industry for 2011, and you wont believe who made the cut!  —  Coming in at #10 is the Dave Matthews Band, raking in $51 million this year …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus' Brother Confirms She's Back With Liam Hemsworth  —  “We're homies,” Trace, 22, told Us Weekly Thursday of his friendship with Hemsworth, 21.  “I support my sister in anything she does.”  —  Miley, 18, began dating The Hunger Games' Hemsworth in late 2009 when they costarred in The Last Song …
PopEater:
Paris Hilton Asks Cy Waits: ‘You Want to Break Up With Me?’  (Exclusive Video)  —  While her show ‘The World According to Paris’ may not be burning up the ratings yet, it's pretty darn obvious people are still interested in the starlet's world.  Case in point: the flurry of coverage this week …
 
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Who Is Caylee Anthony's Father?
Discussion: Hollybaby and The Hollywood Gossip
Steve Rose / Guardian:
How Keanu Reeves cheered up
Discussion: PopEater
Marianne Garvey / E! Online:
Does Kelsey Grammer Really Think Camille Smells Like Beef Jerky?!
Discussion: Us Weekly and The Hollywood Gossip
Access Hollywood:
Katie Holmes: Tom Cruise's Singing Voice Is ‘Incredible’
Discussion: Just Jared
Lynette Rice / Inside TV:
Official: ‘Days of Our Lives’ begins gay storyline — EXCLUSIVE
 Earlier Picks: 
Celebslam:
I hope she dresses up like Nancy Drew tomorrow
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
Steve Zeitchik / 24 Frames:
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ sequel locks down star, lands director
Discussion: I Watch Stuff and AceShowBiz.com
Daily Mail:
'I'm not a clothes horse,' says Kate as she forgoes stylist on American tour (but takes a hairdresser)
PopEater:
Nicki Minaj's Backside Is Fake, According to Ice-T's Wife
People.com:
Caught in the Act!
Discussion: MTV Buzzworthy Blog and Pop2it
TMZ.com:
Rebecca Black YANKS ‘Friday’ Off YouTube
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

 
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