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11:30 AM ET, December 19, 2011

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Kim Kardashian / Kim Kardashian videos …:
Our 2011 Family Christmas Card  —  Here it is!  Our 2011 Kardashian/Jenner family Christmas card!!!  It was shot by the amazing Nick Saglimbeni and there's a special 3D version that you can view with 3D glasses.  What do you guys think?  —  I love our family Christmas cards shoots and I think this one looks amazing!
Alan Duke / CNN:
Lohan breaks records in Playboy  —  Los Angeles (CNN) — Lindsay Lohan's nude photo spread for Playboy is helping the men's magazine break sales records, according to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner.  —  CNN calls to a dozen newsstands in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Atlanta Sunday found …
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People.com:
Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Weds  —  A.J. McLean and Rochelle DeAnna Karidis  —  It's pretty customary for most men to take a back seat when it comes to wedding planning.  But Backstreet Boys' A.J. McLean has admitted to being a very involved “groomzilla.”
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Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Weds!
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and msnbc.com
CNN:
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il dead, state media reports  —  (CNN) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is dead, North Korean state TV said Monday.  —  Kim, 69, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, state TV said.  —  A broadcaster reported that Kim died due to “overwork” after “dedicating his life to the people.”
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Los Angeles Times:
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il dies
Associated Press:   North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, 69, has died
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Selena Gomez Cancels Concerts After Mother Suffers Miscarriage  —  Selena Gomez has pulled the plug on two holiday-themed concerts scheduled for tonight and tomorrow.  —  Her rep says Selena is OK, instead citing a “family emergency” as the reason for the abrupt cancellation.  —  What happened?
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AceShowBiz.com:   Selena Gomez Heads Home as Mom Suffers Miscarriage
Lucy Walker / ninemsn:
Britney's ex Kevin Federline speaks out about her engagement  —  Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline has exclusively told TV WEEK magazine that he's “really happy” for her following news she's become engaged to Jason Trawick.  —  “I'm really happy for her — I think he's a great guy …
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Prince Harry Races To Help Friend Robbed While On The Phone To Him  —  Quick thinking Prince Harry raced to the aid of a close friend who he overheard being robbed while talking on the phone to him!  —  In like a scene from a real-life crime drama, a royal spokesman confirmed …
Discussion: National Enquirer and Crushable
NY Daily News:
Before Kobe Bryant's split from wife, actress Sanaa Latham spied flirting with Lakers star at concert  —  Basketball's rep denies any fireworks at Jay-Z and Kanye West concert  —  Actress Sanaa Lathan was said to have flirted with Kobe Bryant at a concert last week - before news broke of the basketball star's looming divorce.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
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Alicia Dennis / People.com:
How the Duggar Kids Are Handling the Loss of Jubilee  —  Even grief is exceptional in the Duggar family, as there are so many children to console.  Michelle Duggar, who miscarried her 20th child this week, says she is comforting the little ones - and being comforted herself by her older kids and her husband.
TMZ.com:
Joe Jonas — Rushed to ER with Pain in the Abs  —  Rushed to ER  —  With Pain in the Abs  —  Joe Jonas checked into an emergency room in L.A. while doctors inspected his abs — for severe stomach pains — 48 hours after Joe did some late night partying in Chicago.
Discussion: Hollywood Life
Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian: I Can't “Tolerate” Lots of Food While Pregnant  —  No pickles or ice cream here!  —  Expecting her second child with beau Scott Disick, Kourtney Kardashian says she's had to lay off quite a few menu items since getting pregnant.  —  PHOTOS: Look back on Kourt's first pregnancy
Michael K / Dlisted:
“It's CAAAAAAAAKE, Y'all!”  —  Sam MerLESS (it's Saturday, leave me alone) made Brit Brit happier than a cross-eyed possum the other night when he asked her if she'd take him as her conservator-appointed husband and she flashed the shiny finger joobreeees he gave her all around Las Vegas last night.
Discussion: Hollywood Rag and TMZ.com
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Brad Pitt Celebrates Birthday At Michael Jackson Cirque Show  —  Las Vegas was full of stars over the weekend with the Kardashian clan, Britney Spears and Brangelina & their brood all showing up in Sin City.  —  The acting powerhouse couple and their six children celebrated Brad's 48th birthday …
Discussion: INF Daily
 
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