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TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives’ Russell Armstrong Commits Suicide  —  Russell Armstrong, the estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Taylor Armstrong, was found dead of an apparent suicide ... sources tell TMZ.  —  Our sources say Armstrong hanged himself.  He was found hanging in his bedroom on Mulholland Drive.
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Heidi Klum / TMZ.com:
Russell Armstrong — Distraught Over Divorce, ‘Tremendous Financial Problems’  — Vijay Singh trick shot at Augusta.  No big deal (Video)  — A little inspiration goes a long way (31 Photos)  — The only way to beat me at Beer Pong (32 Photos)  —  From theCHIVE
Jen Heger / RADAR:
‘Real Housewives’ Taylor Armstrong ‘Hysterical’ After Estranged Husband's Suicide  —  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong is beside herself with grief that her estranged husband Russell Armstrong killed himself RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
People.com:
Real Housewives's Taylor Armstrong's Husband Commits Suicide  —  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong's estranged husband, Russell, was found dead of an apparent suicide Monday night his friend's Los Angeles home.  —  Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Richard French tells PEOPLE …
Roniroo / RADAR:
‘Real Housewives’ Russell Armstrong Commits Suicide
RADAR:
Jon Gosselin ‘Relieved’ His Kids Will No Longer Be On TV  —  Jon Gosselin has responded to the cancellation of his ex-wife Kate's reality show, Kate Plus 8.  —  He is “very relieved” that his kids will be away from the cameras, he tells RadarOnline.com in an exclusive interview.
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Us Weekly:
Jon Gosselin “Very Relieved” Kate Plus 8 Was Cancelled
Discussion: RADAR, HollywoodNews.com and INF Daily
Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Chen ticks off ‘The Talk’ team  —  Julie Chen's “queen bee attitude” is forcing the ladies of CBS's “The Talk” to flee the daytime gab-fest after just one season.  —  Sources say fed-up Leah Remini plans to quit on the heels of Sharon Osbourne's bombshell that she's taking a break.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
‘The Talk’ Co-Hosts Leah Remini And Holly Robinson Peete Likely To Exit  —  EXCLUSIVE: Coming off a strong July in which it drew its largest audience (2.21 million) and women 25-54 rating (1.0/6) since February, CBS' daytime talk show The Talk is undergoing some changes.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince Harry and ‘Girlfriend’ Split?  —  Prince Harry and model Florence Brudenell-Bruce have gone their separate ways as he concentrates on his army career, according to Tuesday's Daily Mirror.  —  The paper claims Harry, 26, doesn't want to commit to any relationship while he's in the midst of getting …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Perez Hilton
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Richard Hartley-Parkinson / Daily Mail:
Prince Harry breaks off romance with underwear model girlfriend after just two months
Discussion: Extra
Mirror.co.uk:
Prince Harry splits from lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce
Elise / INF Daily:
Only 4 More Days Until Kim Kardashian Walks Down The Aisle!  Pics!  —  Kim Kardashian and her sister Khloe popped over to a medical building in Los Angeles for check-ups.  The Kardashian girls sure do have the accessories down pat - Wear your big handbag full of money on your left elbow and your phone in your left hand.
Discussion: omg!
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Us Weekly:
Super-Slim Kim Kardashian Wows One Week Pre-Wedding
Extra:
Kim Kardashian Spills Wedding Details to Mario!
Discussion: Hollywood Life and Perez Hilton
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Bradley Cooper Exits ‘The Crow’ as Other Actors Circle (Exclusive) … “As the crow flies” may denote the shortest route from one place to another, but the movie version of The Crow is proving to be less than a straight shot.  —  Relativity is remaking the supernatural action movie based …
Rebecca Willa Davis / ELLE Dispatch:
TAYLOR MOMSEN'S “QUIT ACTING” FOREVER  —  Stripper boots and a dress made out of glorified bra-strap bands sewn together is not your typical pre-noon apparel—but then, Taylor Momsen is not your typical performer.  The road that led her from TV ingénue to rebellious rocker singing …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Celebuzz
James Hibberd / Inside TV:
Sean Hayes NBC comedy landing ‘Rescue Me’ co-creator (and guess what it's about?)  — EXCLUSIVE  —  Sean Hayes' return to TV just took another big step forward.  The project is near a deal to sign Rescue Me co-creator Peter Tolan and his writer partner Michael Wimer — and wait until you hear what it's about.
Lpons / Life and Style:
Life & Style exclusive first photo: Tara Reid's wedding!  —  On Aug. 13, American Pie alum Tara Reid got engaged to Zack Kehayov — and then tied the knot the same day in Greece.  Now Life & Style can exclusively reveal the first photo from the wedding!  And the star is ecstatic about her marriage.
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Elise / INF Daily:
Recently Single Kat Von D Shares The Secret To Life!  BTW It's Not Tattoos!  Pics!  —  Our photogs caught up with recently single Kat Von D in Los Angeles yesterday.  She was having lunch with a friend at the Urth Cafe before she got into her convertible Bentley.  Boy that L.A. Ink sure pays good money!
Discussion: X17 Online
Instylecom / InStyle.com What's Right Now:
InStyle's September Cover Girl Is... Beyoncé!  —  Beyoncé is InStyle's September cover girl!  After a nine-month break from touring, we catch up with the superacheiver to talk happiness, sanity, new projects (her album 4 and her perfume Pulse), and running the world.
Pete Hammond / Deadline.com:
HAMMOND: Time For Billy Crystal & Oscar Again?  UPDATE: Brett Ratner Responds  —  MONDAY PM UPDATE: As you know Brett Ratner is producing the Oscar show with Don Mischer and emailed me tonight with his reaction to Billy Crystal's statements regarding possibly hosting the Oscars again.
Discussion: Big Hollywood and Movieline
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RADAR:
Charlie Sheen Pelted By Garbage During Concert Appearance  —  From the highest paid actor in TV history to getting pelted with garbage at the Gathering of the Juggalos in less than six months, Charlie Sheen's year of “winning” continues.  —  The ex-Two and a Half Men star made a cameo …
Discussion: Yeeeah!
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Jason Bateman & Melissa McCarthy Team For Universal Comedy ‘ID Theft’  —  BREAKING: Jason Bateman is attached to star with Bridesmaids' Melissa McCarthy in the Universal comedy ID Theft.  Bateman is producing the comedy with Scott Stuber.  Script's by The Pursuit of Happyness scribe Steve Conrad with Craig Mazin rewriting.
Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction Onstage!  —  No nip slips here!  —  Taylor Swift suffered a wardrobe malfunction onstage Saturday night in St. Louis, but fans didn't get too much of an eyeful: the country cutie was all covered up!  —  During a performance of “You Belong With Me …
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Lauren / X17 Online:
TAYLOR SWIFT'S SKIRT FLIES UP IN A MARILYN MONROE MOMENT
Discussion: DailyFill.com and Perez Hilton
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Feud Alert!  Adam Levine Slams American Idol  —  Adam Levine keeps giving us more reasons to love him.  —  Not only does the Maroon 5 frontman talk about his gay brother in the new issue of Out magazine, but he also explains why he has no problem finding men attractive and his fondness for taking his clothes off.
 
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

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A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

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