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6:55 PM ET, August 17, 2011

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Tony Radar / RADAR:
Russell Armstrong's Gay Secrets Were About To Be Exposed, Says Insider  —  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Russell Armstrong had secrets about his sexual preference that were about to be revealed, and RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that some were already discovered by his estranged wife, Taylor Armstrong.
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Walsten / RADAR:
Russell Armstrong's Family Considering Suing Bravo  —  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Russell Armstrong's tragic death, apparently by suicide, has devastated his family, and RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned they are considering taking legal action against the network that airs the reality show.
Taylor Armstrong / TMZ.com:
Body Was Discovered  —  “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” …
CNNMoney.com:
Abercrombie to ‘Jersey Shore’: Ditch our brand  —  NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Mike “the Situation” Sorrentino may have to find some new attire for his “gym, tan, laundry” routine.  —  On Wednesday, clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch ( ANF) said it would offer “substantial payment” …
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Elizabeth Holmes / Speakeasy:
Abercrombie and Fitch Offers to Pay ‘The Situation’ To Stop Wearing Its Clothes … With their quick rise to fame, the cast of MTV reality show “Jersey Shore” has cashed in on a number of endorsement deals, including weight loss supplements, alcohol and bronzer.  —  But here's a first.
TMZ.com:
After Dissing ‘Jersey Shore’  —  The Situation could have more market power than anyone imagined — because a day after Abercrombie & Fitch offered him and the other “Jersey Shore” cast members cash NOT to wear its clothes ... the company's stock plummeted 9%.
Lpons / Life and Style:
Life & Style Exclusive: Amber Tamblyn and David Cross are engaged!  —  Actor David Cross has more to celebrate than just the upcoming Arrested Development film: David's rep confirms to Life & Style that he's marrying longtime girlfriend Amber Tamblyn!  The couple, who have been dating since 2009 …
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X17 Online:
X17 EXCLUSIVE - KIM KARDASHIAN'S TOP SECRET WEDDING LOCATION REVEALED!  —  The secret is out - X17 can reveal exclusively where Kim Kardashian will be getting married August 20!  —  Last month, Kim and fiancé Kris Humphries revealed on their wedding invitation that the black-tie affair …
Discussion: omg!, Extra and The Real Estalker
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TMZ.com:
Gerard Depardieu Pisses On Air France  —  Gerard Depardieu unloaded on an Air France jet Tuesday ... as in he pissed in the aisle.  —  Depardieu was on the ground in Paris, waiting for his plane to take off for Dublin, but a delay on the ground proved too much for the actor.
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timesofmalta.com:
French star Depardieu relieves himself in plane cabin
Ian Sparks / Daily Mail:
'Non, non! You can't wee wee here, monsieur': Gerard Depardieu gets caught short in a plane
Josh Eells / GQ:
Zoe Saldana's Killer Instinct  —  Zoe Saldana sexed up the Starship Enterprise, then a planet called Pandora.  Call that her blue period.  In her next role, she's red-hot as a stone-cold, ass-kicking, lollipop-sucking assassin.  Works for us  —  Zoe Saldana was out dancing the other night when a fight broke out one table over.
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Sources: Dancing With the Stars Casts George Clooney's Ex-Girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis  —  This is one way to get over a breakup.  —  According to sources, George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis has signed on to the upcoming 13th season of Dancing With the Stars.
The Superficial:
It's Famous Movie Star Julia Roberts in a Bikini.  Huzzah?  —  Here's Julia Roberts looking f**king terrible in a bikini yesterday which reminds me of an old saying of mine: “Julia Roberts looks f**king terrible in bikinis.”  Granted, it's not a very snappy saying, or even a clever one …
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather
Liz Raftery / People.com:
Jennifer Hudson: How I Found Out I Had a Weight Problem  —  It wasn't until Jennifer Hudson appeared on American Idol in 2004 that she was made aware of her weight.  —  “I didn't even know I was considered plus-sized until I came to Hollywood,” the 2007 Oscar winner and Weight Watchers spokesperson …
Matt Webb Mitovich / TVLine:
Exclusive: Supernatural Stages Buffy Reunion With Charisma Carpenter and James Marsters!  —  The CW's Supernatural aims to slay you by reuniting Buffyverse alumni Charisma Carpenter and James Marsters — aka Cordelia and Spike — in one of its Season 7 episodes, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Discussion: From Inside the Box and Inside TV
Elise / INF Daily:
Lindsay Lohan Rides The Waves For A Photoshoot!  Pics!  —  Lindsay Lohan took a break from her community service duties and hit the beach in Malibu for some surfing.  It was for a photo shoot for Love Cat Magazine - hence the full makeup on her face that somehow managed to stay on despite the crashing waves!
Discussion: TMZ.com, omg! and DrunkenStepfather
Angelina Jolie / People.com:
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie: Inside Their Family  —  They've munched on crickets in Cambodia and surfed the waves in Cancun, but for the six children of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, life in the boisterous family is as much about everyday bonding as it is the big adventure.
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
Mariah Carey To Mentor Simon Cowell's Contestants As ‘X Factor’ Adds Star Power  —  EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood has been wondering exactly when Simon Cowell's The X Factor debuting on Fox this fall would start adding some celebrity glitz.  Now I've learned it's coming soon.
Christian Wright / Concierge.com:
Hayden Panettiere: Actor and Animal Rights Activist  —  Hayden Panettiere, actor and animal rights activist, shares her story.  —  Because: Her Little Mermaid demeanor belies a will of steel—exercised on behalf of the world's endangered whales and dolphins.  —  Photographed: On April 27, off Dana Point, California.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Bravo TV Official Site:
Picking Up the Pieces  —  Andy Cohen provides a status update on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.'  —  We're all still trying to process yesterday's very sad news, and looking at how to proceed with the series, which has finished primary production and was set to premiere on Labor Day.
Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson: I Wasn't Drunk at Adele Concert!  —  Southern girls don't drink.  They sip — a lot!  —  Texas native Jessica Simpson took to Twitter Tuesday to clear up any notions that she was drunk Monday night at Adele's concert in L.A.  —  “There are rumors that I was 'drunk swaying …
 
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Celebslam:
Gwyneth may get implants  —  Gwyneth Paltrow might get breast implants
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Us Weekly:
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Jesse Spero / omg!:
ROLL CALL: Anne Hathaway Raps Like Lil' Wayne
Discussion: X17 Online and DailyFill.com
Elise / INF Daily:
Katie Holmes Has Her Hands Full With Suri & Her Doll! Pics!
Discussion: X17 Online
Elise / INF Daily:
It's The Dude! Jeff Bridges & The Cast Of The Big Lebowski Celebrate Its Release On Blu-Ray!
Discussion: Perez Hilton and omg!
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Elise / INF Daily:
David Walliams & His Gorgeous Bikini Clad Wife Take The Plunge In St. Tropez! Pics!
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather
Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Jane divorcing Jann at last
People.com:
Princess Victoria of Sweden Is Pregnant
Cele|bitchy:
Elizabeth Banks gets mistaken for Chelsea Handler, goes with it
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
CW Eyes ‘Sex & The City’ Prequel Series Shepherded By ‘Gossip Girl’ Producers
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
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

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

 
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