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8:30 AM ET, August 18, 2011

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Us Weekly:
Russell Armstrong's Autopsy Results Released  —  The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has completed its autopsy of Russell Armstrong, the estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong.  —  Chief Coroner Investigator Craig Harvey told Us Weekly Wednesday …
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Perez Hilton:
Russell Armstrong's Sister Reveals His Dark Past, Like The Day He Shot Her!  —  So, basically no one has any respect for the dead, huh?  Not even the guy's own family.  Sick.  —  Another person in Russell Armstrong's life has come forward to talk about the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star …
Bryan Lynn / ETonline:
Danielle Staub Reveals Her Own Suicidal Thoughts  —  Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub is speaking out on the suicide of Russell Armstrong and says the pressures of being on a reality show also contributed to her contemplating suicide.
Russell Armstrong / TMZ.com:
Asked for Xanax Before Death
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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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Us Weekly:
Amber Tamblyn, 28, Engaged to David Cross, 47  —  Age ain't nothing' but a number!  —  Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants star Amber Tamblyn, 28, is engaged to longtime love David Cross, 47, her rep tells Us Weekly.  —  This will be the first marriage for Tamblyn and the Arrested Development actor …
Christine / CONCRETELOOP.COM:
MAG COVER: JENNIFER HUDSON SHARES HOW SHE REALLY LOST HER WEIGHT IN ‘SELF’  —  Jennifer Hudson, her new figure and lovely smile have landed on the cover of SELF Magazine's September 2011 issue.  In the publication, the singer/actress shared her secret to loosing over 80 pounds and when it dawned on her that she was overweight:
Discussion: Digital Spy
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Lainey's Entertainment Update:
Thininification > Oscar  —  Take a look at Jennifer Hudson on the cover of SELF.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
WWD:
Michael Kors and Lance Le Pere Tie the Knot  —  Michael Kors and his husband Lance Le Pere in Southampton … WEDDING BEAUS: Michael Kors and Lance Le Pere tied the knot on Tuesday in Southampton, N.Y. Southampton Mayor Mark Epley officiated in a private ceremony on Dune Beach.
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Us Weekly:
Fashion Designer Michael Kors Gets Married!
Discussion: Socialite Life and Extra
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%.
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Elizabeth Holmes / Speakeasy:
Abercrombie and Fitch Offers to Pay ‘The Situation’ To Stop Wearing Its Clothes
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 …
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Access Hollywood:
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Pro Mark Ballas Choreographing Kim Kardashian's First Wedding Dance
Discussion: Pop2it
Perez Hilton:
J.LOve Throws Herself On Bachelorette Hunk!  —  According to US Weekly, Jennifer Love Hewitt had quite the awkward make-out moment!  —  After she tweeted to Bachelorette runner-up, Ben Flajnik , begging him to choose her and her rose, the two rendezvoused at his San Francisco home.
Discussion: Digital Spy, omg! and Hollywoodtuna
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Tony Radar / RADAR:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Coyly Denies Dating Bachelorette Star: 'I'm Totally Single'
Amelia Hill / Guardian:
Phone hacking: News of the World Hollywood reporter is arrested  —  James Desborough is arrested by London police investigating UK hacking allegations  —  James Desborough, an award-winning reporter at the former News of the World newspaper, has been arrested by officers investigating the phone-hacking scandal.
Hollywood Reporter:
‘Lone Ranger’: Director, Producer Offer to Trim Fees as Budget Battle Rages … Will the Lone Ranger cry “Hi-ho Silver!” or ride into the sunset?  Disney shocked Hollywood by pulling the plug Aug. 12 on the $250 million-budgeted Western, which was scheduled to enter production in the fall with Johnny Depp starring as Tonto.
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
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.
timesofmalta.com:
French star Depardieu relieves himself in plane cabin  —  French film star Gerard Depardieu was caught short on a Paris to Dublin flight and relieved himself on the cabin floor in front of shocked passengers, a witness and the airline said today.  A friend of France's best-known movie actor disputed …
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Michael Martinez / CNN:
Rapper The Game apologizes for ‘flashcalls,’ blames friend  —  Los Angeles (CNN) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday authorities will not pursue criminal charges against a rap artist after he apologized for his Twitter account's role in causing a deluge of telephone calls into the department's Compton station.
Discussion: Gawker, Rap-Up.com and L.A. NOW
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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Us Weekly:
Kate Winslet, Rachel Weisz Form “Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League”
Sadie Whitelocks / Daily Mail:
How the super strict Five Hands diet is helping Victoria Beckham shed post-pregnancy pounds in time for Fashion Week
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Cele|bitchy
Celebslam:
Gwyneth may get implants  —  Gwyneth Paltrow might get breast implants
 Earlier Picks: 
Us Weekly:
Ouch! Drew Carey Separates Clavicle During Jog
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:
David Walliams & His Gorgeous Bikini Clad Wife Take The Plunge In St. Tropez! Pics!
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather
Elise / INF Daily:
Lindsay Lohan Rides The Waves For A Photoshoot! Pics!
People.com:
Princess Victoria of Sweden Is Pregnant
 

 
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

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

 
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