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9:20 AM ET, January 5, 2012

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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 …
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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: The Stir and Pink is the New Blog
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!
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
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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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.
Paul French / FHM.com:
Paris Hilton means business for FHM!  —  VIDEO: COMING SOON!  —  The February issue of FHM is on shelves from Thursday, January 5...  First up readers, here's the bad news: this could be your last year on Planet Earth.  In fact it could be the final year for each and every one of us, if ancient Mayan prophets are to be believed.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Paris Hilton: I've Earned $1.3 Billion Since 2005
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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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
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 …
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 …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate's Picks: Five Charities to Donate Her Time, Energy  —  The Duchess of Cambridge is ready to hit the new year running!  The palace announced the good causes that will get the benefit of her super-hot publicity.  —  Her choices will likely bring comparisons with husband William's late …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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) …
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 …
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
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?
TMZ.com:
Mike Tyson — Hotel Room Hit by Intruder ... While Tyson Was SLEEPING  —  Hotel Room Hit by Intruder  —  ... While Tyson Was SLEEPING  —  Talk about having a death wish — TMZ has learned, some dumbass broke into Mike Tyson's Vegas hotel room this weekend while the ex-boxing champ was sleeping …
Discussion: Starpulse
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!
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).
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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