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12:50 PM ET, January 1, 2012

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TMZ.com:
Katy Perry Divorce — Singer Was Concerned About Upsetting Religious Parents  — Russell Brand Files for Divorce from Katy Perry  — Russell Brand Not Wearing Wedding Ring Amid Split Rumors  —  1  —  See More  —  Russell Brand, Katy Perry, Paparazzi Photo  —  KATY PERRY DIVORCE
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TODAY Entertainment / msnbc.com:
Russell Brand, Katy Perry are divorcing
Discussion: TVgasm
Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Breaking News: Russell Brand Files for Divorce From Katy Perry
Discussion: Celebslam
Steven Tyler / TMZ.com:
Bless This House  —  “American Idol” judge Steven Tyler is taking no chances with his new home in Maui — he's brought in an expert to bless the home.  —  In the photos, Tyler and his fiancée Erin Brady can be seen in Maui yesterday, partaking in some kind of ceremony with a woman …
Discussion: Celeb Dirty Laundry and EarSucker
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Giuliana Rancic Says Double Mastectomy Was ‘Hell’  —  Two and a half weeks after undergoing a double mastectomy, Giuliana Rancic is opening up about the excruciating operation and its complications.  —  “I knew this was going to be a tough surgery, but I in no way want to minimize it,” …
Discussion: X17 Online
People.com:
It's a Girl for Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane!  —  Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart with their daughter Billie  —  Rebecca Gayheart and her husband Eric Dane have welcomed their second child, a girl they've named Georgia Geraldine, the actress's rep tells PEOPLE.
Just Jared:
Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes: New Year's Eve Lovebirds!  —  Ryan Gosling and girlfriend Eva Mendes exit the Bowery Hotel and head to a New Year's Eve bash together on Saturday evening (December 31) in New York City.  —  The 31-year-old actor tried to keep a low-profile by hiding behind his bag.
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Jessica / INF Daily:
Exclusive Pics - Barefoot Ryan Gosling Breaks a Sweat, Flexes a Lot
Mark Gray / People.com:
Kanye West Makes His Deejay Debut  —  A deejay with a strange name but a familiar face is set to make his first United States appearance - on New Year's Eve, no less.  —  Under the pseudonym YeezyWorldPeace, Kanye West is set to play the grand opening of 1 OAK Las Vegas Saturday night, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.
Discussion: PerezHilton
People.com:
Is Alex Rodriguez Dating Wrestler Torrie Wilson?  —  Leave it to wrestlers to pin down the world's most eligible bachelors.  —  After former WWE beauty Stacy Keibler got a grasp on George Clooney, her pal Torrie Wilson, a former wrestling diva and a 2004 Playboy cover model …
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Hugh Hefner's New Year's Resolution: Remain a Bachelor  —  Almost exactly one year ago, Hugh Hefner popped the question to then-girlfriend Crystal Harris - but following the rollercoaster of events, including a breakup, that took place since the proposal, the Playboy mogul says his goal for 2012 is to do what he does best: stay unwed.
Amber Goodhand / RADAR:
Beyonce Gives Birth To Baby Girl?  Online Reports Spread Like Wildfire  —  Is Beyonce the proud new mother of a bouncing baby girl?  —  Unconfirmed online reports are spreading like wildfire that Beyonce and her hubby of three years, Jay-Z, welcomed a newborn on Thursday that they named Tiana May Carter.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop and Crushable
Chantal Waldholz / Life and Style:
Life & Style Exclusive: Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter Are Back On!  —  Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter are back on!  —  Life & Style can exclusively reveal that New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Friday Night Lights beauty Minka Kelly are spending the holidays together in Paris.
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Enquirer: Will Smith parties with a “hot blonde” in Miami, Jada was “nowhere in sight”  —  Back in August, In Touch Weekly had an “exclusive” cover story, all about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett, and how their 14-year-marriage was/is on the rocks.  Will and Jada denied the story at the time, but the effort totally seemed half-hearted.
 
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Celebslam:
Maria Menounos is in a bikini
Erin Carlson / Hollywood Reporter:
Kelly Clarkson's Album Sales Surge 200 Percent After Endorsing Ron Paul
Discussion: PerezHilton
Liz Raftery / People.com:
Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis Cheer on the Jayhawks - Together
Ann Oldenburg / USA Today:
Connor Cruise lands DJ gig on NYE
Discussion: RapFix, Celeb Gossip … and Just Jared
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Liz Raftery / People.com:
Bridesmaids Actor Chris O'Dowd Is Engaged
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler, Pop2it and msnbc.com
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt wants to change her name to “Shax” to be like her bros
Discussion: Dlisted and The Frisky
 

 
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