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9:55 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!!!!
Discussion: X17 Online and PopEater
Michael K / Dlisted:   Brit Brit's Cheetos Toe Is Back On Stage
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
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 …
Kiki Von Glinow / PopEater:
Keanu Reeves Pens Severely Depressing Book  —  It looks like Keanu Reeves has a sense of humor about his stereotyped sadness.  According to The Guardian, the often glum actor has penned a book titled, ‘Ode to Happiness.’ But the actor's book is far from sunny.  —  “I draw a hot sorrow bath.
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Steve Rose / Guardian:   How Keanu Reeves cheered up
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Starpulse
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Who Is Caylee Anthony's Father?  —  The identity of Caylee Anthony's father has been one of the biggest mysteries in a murder case full of mysteries.  —  Where is the father of the slain 2-year-old, and why hasn't he come forward?  —  In court on Thursday, defense attorney Jose Baez elicited gasps …
Discussion: Hollybaby and The Hollywood Gossip
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 …
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 …
Eriq Gardner / Reuters:
Rebecca Black's “Friday” video in legal battle  —  NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Rebecca Black is getting her 16th minute of fame now that the teen starlet's infamous “Friday” video has been pulled off YouTube by her lawyers.  —  The singer enjoyed tremendous viral success in March …
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 …
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 …
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: omg!, The Stir, AOL TV and The Wire
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.
Katelyn Mullen / PopEater:
Bar Refaeli Breaks Arm, Tweets About It  —  Bar Refaeli seems to be having a rough go at things recently.  The supermodel took to Twitter on Friday to spread the word that she'd soon be sporting a cast.  —  “I broke my arm.  And I'm annoyed!  Booooooo,” she tweeted.
Discussion: X17 Online and Bitten and Bound
AOL Music / PopEater:
Lady Gaga's Gone Bald!  —  Lady Gaga went bald for an ironic performance of her song ‘Hair’ on the UK's 'Paul O'Grady Show.'  —  When it comes to hairstyles, Gaga has done every do from her now-iconic bow-tie and bangs, to soda-can hair rollers, to a wig molded into the shape of a telephone …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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
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
Celebslam:
I hope she dresses up like Nancy Drew tomorrow  —  Eva Mendes channeling her inner Waldo yesterday in West Hollywood (6/16)  —  Where's Waldo?  I thought Turkish authorities found him a few years ago and locked him up for sexual assault.  What the hell was he doing in West Hollywood yesterday?
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
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.
 
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Lady Gaga / New York Magazine:
Lance Bass Is Creating a Boy-Band Reality Contest Show
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Just Jared:
Shia LaBeouf: Hair Salon Stop
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Marianne Garvey / E! Online:
Does Kelsey Grammer Really Think Camille Smells Like Beef Jerky?!
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Access Hollywood:
Katie Holmes: Tom Cruise's Singing Voice Is ‘Incredible’
Discussion: Official Tom Cruise
Lynette Rice / Inside TV:
Official: ‘Days of Our Lives’ begins gay storyline — EXCLUSIVE
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Just Jared:
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Daily Mail:
'I'm not a clothes horse,' says Kate as she forgoes stylist on American tour (but takes a hairdresser)
PopEater:
Paris Hilton Asks Cy Waits: ‘You Want to Break Up With Me?’ (Exclusive Video)
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TMZ.com:
Karissa Shannon DUMPS ‘Smallville’ Star BF
 

 
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The New York Times names Dick Stevenson as Washington bureau chief; Stevenson has been at the paper for nearly 40 years and Washington editor since 2021

Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Internal memo: Hearst Magazines president announces layoffs as part of a decision to “reallocate resources” to “continue our focus on digital innovation”

Ayodeji Rotinwa / Columbia Journalism Review:
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