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7:35 AM ET, January 5, 2012

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Chloe Melas / Hollywood Life:
Katy Perry Couldn't Satisfy Russell Brand's Wild Sexual Urges — Report  —  Russell, a former sex addict, reportedly grew dissatsified with Katy no matter how she tried to keep things hot in the bedroom.  Plus four other reasons why he ended their marriage!
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The Superficial:
Those Katy Perry Bikini Pics From Hawaii  —  As promised, here's Katy Perry spending Christmas Day in Hawaii without Russell Brand shortly before he filed for divorce for a cornucopia of reasons ranging from her overly-religious parents to an out-of-control lust for wheelchair porn that she could never satisfy.
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse and Hollywood Life
omg!:
Russell Brand Told Katy Perry She Wasn't Funny on SNL
Discussion: Contactmusic.com and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
I've Got $3 Million ... And 0 Balance on Credit Cards!  —  Zooey Deschanel is worth millions, spends relatively modestly, and has a zero balance on her credit cards ... this according to documents her lawyer just filed in her divorce case.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Zooey just filed …
Discussion: omg! and Associated Press
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Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Zooey Deschanel Files for Divorce from Ben Gibbard  —  While Golden Globe nominee Zooey Deschanel's career has hit a high note, her personal life is a bit more bittersweet.  —  The New Girl actress, 31, filed for divorce on Dec. 27 from Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard, 35, according to court documents.
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog and The Stir
TMZ.com:
Zooey Deschanel Files for Divorce From Ben Gibbard  —  Files for Divorce —  We Broke Up on Halloween  —  Zooey Deschanel has decided to end her marriage ... two months after separating from her rock star husband Ben Gibbard ... TMZ has learned.  —  The “New Girl” star filed …
Discussion: BuddyTV and omg!
Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Engaged!  —  After a series of breakups and makeups, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have finally decided to get married!  —  Several insiders tell the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands Friday) that the couple of four and a half years became engaged in late December.
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
‘Star Trek’ Sequel Hires Hot British Actor  —  EXCLUSIVE: Here's another update on writer/director J.J. Abrams' much anticipated Star Trek sequel — which is really No. 12 among the Captain Kirk/Mr Spock star fleet movies - coming out on May 17, 2013 from Paramount.
Discussion: Pop2it and /Film
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Paris Hilton: I've Earned $1.3 Billion Since 2005  —  Paris Hilton is often criticized for being “famous for being famous,” but the 30-year-old reality star says she's worked hard to amass her hefty fortune.  —  PHOTOS: Paris Hilton's worst outfits ever  —  “I'm involved in my products every step of the way.
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Paul French / FHM.com:
Paris Hilton means business for FHM!
Discussion: Just Jared
Nadia Mendoza / Daily Mail:
Jump into bed with Paris!  Topless Hilton strips off as she boasts about socialising with the Princes
Kim Masters / Hollywood Reporter:
Universal Considering ‘Bridesmaids’ Sequel Without Kristen Wiig (Exclusive)  —  The “Saturday Night Live” star is refusing to do a reprise and tells THR she is working on something else with writing partner Annie Mumolo.  —  By every measure, Bridesmaids was a huge success story of 2011.
Claire Atkinson / New York Post:
Martha losing show, Home Depot dumps paint  —  “The Martha Stewart Show,” the domestic diva's flagship TV property, is to close at the end of the broadcast season in April — a victim of poor ratings, The Post has learned.  —  Hallmark Channel, its current home, has informed Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia …
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Lindsey DiMattina / Hollywood Life:
Jacqueline Laurita Kicked Off Of ‘The Real Housewives Of N.J.?’  —  Find out why Jacqueline and even Caroline Manzo may not be returning to ‘RHONJ.’  —  The Real Housewives of New Jersey may be going through some major cast changes sometime quite soon.  According to a new Reality Weekly report …
Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Teen Mom 2's Leah Messer, 19, Is Pregnant and Engaged Again  —  Aliannah and Aleeah need to get ready for a sibling and a step-dad!  —  A source tells Us Weekly that Teen Mom 2's Leah Messer is engaged to Jeremy Calvert.  —  VIDEO: Leah talks about her relationship with Jeremy
Michael McLaughlin / The Huffington Post:
911 Tells Mom ‘Do What You Have To Do’: Okla. Mom Sarah McKinley Kills Intruder Justin Martin  —  video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player … Video , 911 , 911 Give Mom Permission To Shoot , Armchair Detective , Blanchard Oklahoma , Mom Shoots Intruder …
Hollywood Reporter:
Catfights, Controversy, Firings: The Untold Story Behind Bravo's Half Billion Dollar ‘Real Housewives’ Franchise  —  The latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, featuring a reality all-star cover shoot, takes an inside look at the cable network's surprise juggernaut and how the one-percenters …
Andrew Gans / Playbill:
Meghann Fahy, Jenna Leigh Green, Jason Michael Snow Set for Twilight Reading at New World Stages  —  A reading of Twilight: The Musical, which parodies the “Twilight” books and films, will be presented Jan. 16 at 8 PM at New World Stages.  —  The cast will feature Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) …
Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Kim, Khloe, Kourtney Kardashian Made into Barbie's Doll Pals!  —  Life in plastic, it's fantastic!  —  Barbie, the ultimate career gal who loves to dress up, is teaming up with three new likeminded friends: Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian!  —  PHOTOS: Celeb Barbies
Daily Mail:
'I'm saving up for a penis': Chaz Bono reveals his plans to undergo a full sex change as soon as he can afford it  —  Chaz Bono, the only child of Sonny and Cher, has opened up for the first time about his plans to get a full sex change.  —  Dancing with the Stars favourite Chaz …
Bruna Nessif / E! Online:
Are Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez Engaged?  —  Was Olivier Martinez smart enough to put a ring on it?  —  It seemed to be the case after photogs caught shots of Halle Berry accessorized with a certain piece of jewelry on a very specific finger.  —  So, what's the deal?
Tony Radar / RADAR:
Kim Kardashian Is A ‘Homewrecker’ Says Kanye West's Ex Amber Rose  —  Kim Kardashian has always insisted that she and Kanye West are just friends, but that may not be the truth after all!  —  In an exclusive interview with Star magazine, Kanye's ex girlfriend, Amber Rose …
Allie Merriam / PopSugar:
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Make Their Red Carpet Debut!  —  The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo star Daniel Craig made his first red carpet appearance with wife Rachel Weisz this evening at his Madrid premiere!  He and Rachel have tried to stay out of the limelight since marrying in upstate New York over the Summer.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Jessica / INF Daily:
Breaking: Mariah Carey Tweets Nick Cannon's Been Hospitalized For Kidney Failure - Pics  —  Woah, this is possibly some very heavy stuff.  Mariah Carey just tweeted a photo of herself laying in husband Nick Cannon's hospital bed along with the note: “Please pray for Nick as he's fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure.”
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Mario Lopez Engaged to Courtney Mazza!  —  Mario Lopez is ready to make an honest woman out of Courtney Mazza.  —  The 38-year-old Extra host popped the question over New Year's weekend in Ixtapa, Mexico, Lopez tells the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands Friday).
TMZ.com:
Chad Ochocinco & Evelyn Lozada — Wedding Plans on Hold, Cheating Suspected  —  Wedding Plans on Hold,  —  Cheating Suspected  —  Chad Ochocinco's famous fiancee has slammed the brakes on the couple's wedding plans, TMZ has learned ... all because she suspects the NFL star has been messing around behind her back.
James Hibberd / Inside TV:
VH1's controversial ‘Celebrity Rehab’ benched (for now...)  —  Dr. Drew's VH1 drug rehab facility is closed — at least for now.  —  VH1 has no current plans for 2012 editions of its hit show Celebrity Rehab, or its spin-off Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House, though both could return at some point later on.
 
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: uncoached.com
omg!:
Marc Anthony Dating Venezuelan Model Shannon De Lima
Discussion: Latest Hollywood … and TMZ.com
The Superficial:
Snooki's Getting Implants
Discussion: Celebslam, The Blemish and E! Online
Lucy Buckland / Daily Mail:
‘She bathes in blood’: Lady Gaga accused of bizarre Satanic ritual in London hotel
Discussion: Yeeeah! and TheGloss
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Jill Serjeant / Reuters:
Demi Moore fears being unlovable
Discussion: X17 Online and Digital Spy
Celebslam:
Victoria Silvstedt is rather top heavy, possibly has a personality
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
Dsiegel / National Enquirer:
PREGNANT! ANGELINA JOLIE BABY SECRET
Discussion: Dlisted and The Hollywood Gossip
Tony Radar / RADAR:
Is Rachel Zoe Pregnant? Fashion Guru Keeps Suspiciously Covered-Up In St. Barts
Discussion: Celeb Gossip … and OK! Magazine
Nick Parker / Bizarre - The Sun:
Someone likes you, Adele
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From Mediagazer:

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video is in talks with veteran anchor Brian Williams to host a live Election Night special, its first entry into news-related programming

Cristiano Lima-Strong / Washington Post:
Meta will also block sharing of Ken Klippenstein's newsletter and other sources with the JD Vance dossier, citing foreign meddling and hacked materials policies

Tyler Falk / Current:
NPR is making changes to Morning Edition and All Things Considered, including shorter stories, a broader range of topics, and a more conversational tone

 
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