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5:00 PM ET, January 31, 2012

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TMZ.com:
Paula Abdul — FIRED from ‘X Factor’  —  FIRED from ‘X Factor’ ...  And Simon Hasn't Called  —  Paula Abdul got the ax from “X Factor” ... TMZ has learned.  —  It's a stunning development, given that Simon Cowell personally recruited Paula after she was booted from “American Idol.”
Shirley Halperin / Hollywood Reporter:
‘X Factor’ Shake-Up: How Simon Cowell Fired Paula Abdul, Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger  —  Sources tell THR that Cowell has assembled the show's creative team for a UK offsite.  The purpose: a hard look in the mirror.  —  The X Factor news came fast and furious on Monday night …
Discussion: Sandra Rose
TMZ.com:
Simon Cowell — I'm Not Finished With Paula Abdul  —  I'm Not Finished With Paula Abdul  —  Simon Cowell says he's still close with Paula Abdul — even though he just fired her ass — and plans to work with her again in the very near future.  —  Cowell just released a statement about the bloodbath at …
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“The X Factor” talent shakeup surprised many on Monday night …
Discussion: X17 Online
Tim Molloy / Reuters:   “X Factor” shakeup an admission of failure: enter Mariah?
Vanity Fair:
The 2012 Hollywood Cover, Revealed: 11 Thoroughly Modern Actresses  —  Expand Click to see the full cover.  —  In the first-ever Hollywood Issue cover shoot from Vanity Fair contributing photographer Mario Testino, a bevy of Hollywood's most precocious beauties lounge across a three-panel foldout—including two new Oscar nominees.
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Call it a hair breakover!  —  Kim Kardashian couldn't wait for a red carpet appearance to show off her newly dyed locks, so in true Kardashian fashion, she made the announcement via Twitter.  —  “I dyed my hair lighter yesterday!  I'm loving it!  New hair color=new beginnings for me.
Discussion: Us Weekly, PerezHilton and X17 Online
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Simon Perry / People.com:
William & Kate's Patter of Little Feet: A Cocker Spaniel  —  The new arrival became a talking point among royal fans and commentators when he was spotted dashing around the feet of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during a beach stroll in Wales earlier this month.
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Amy DiLuna / msnbc.com:   Will and Kate's new puppy breed revealed!
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Chord Overstreet, Emma Roberts Split!  —  Not-so-gleeful news.  —  Chord Overstreet and Emma Roberts have split after 9 months together, two sources confirm to Us Weekly.  —  PHOTOS: Love lives of Glee's stars  —  The cute couple were first caught making out last April at the A|
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Just Jared:
Chord Overstreet & Emma Roberts Split - Exclusive
Perez Hilton:
Selena Gomez Has Found Love With The Biebs — And Regrets “Wasting” Her Time With Someone Else!  —  Ooh!  Who?  Who?  Was it Nick Jonas?  No, no!  Better still — we bet it was Taylor Lautner!  We've heard some crazy stories about you two!  —  Oh, the complicated lives of Hollywood's youth!
Discussion: X17 Online and omg!
Ben Flajnik / People.com:
Ben Flajnik Gets Wet (and Naked!) on The Bachelor  —  Puerto Rico does it better!  I can't say enough good things about Puerto Rico and the women I brought here on The Bachelor.  —  I had caught a bit of a cold in Utah the week prior (so please forgive my nasally voice on Monday's entire episode) …
Discussion: Reality TV Magazine and PopWatch
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Chris Harrison / PopWatch:
Chris Harrison blogs ‘The Bachelor’ episode 5
Discussion: Digital Spy
Jessica / INF Daily:
Pics!  Jennifer Lopez & Her Creepy Hanger-On, Casper Smart, Hold Hands In NYC  —  I've often said there aren't enough coats with furry skirts.  Thank goodness Jennifer Lopez heard me, and found a beautiful coat with strips of fur between the skirt pleats of her camel-colored coat.
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Lainey / Lainey Gossip:
Will JLo bring Casper Smart to the Oscars?
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Deadline.com
Daily Mail:
The lady is a vamp!  Keira Knightley smoulders in sexy and provocative new shoot  —  It is a dramatic departure from her usual image as the quintessential English rose.  —  Keira Knightley, more commonly seen in the bonnets and bustles of period dramas, poses provocatively in a series of outfits that leave little to the imagination.
NY Daily News:
Lea Michele flirts with glee at SAG party as date Jonathan Groff keeps track of her purse  —  Justin Long, Ryan Phillippe split a lower East Side throwdown; Anderson Cooper hosts gay pal's b-day  —  Lea Michele's escort, Jonathan Groff, was left holding the bag — her handbag …
Discussion: Gawker and Queerty
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Why Christina Aguilera Looked “Leaky” at Etta James Tribute  —  Xtina did Etta proud.  —  Christina Aguilera sang at Saturday's memorial service at an L.A. church for the late Etta James — crooning the legendary blues' singer's classic “At Last” for hundreds of mourners.
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The Superficial:
Christina Aguilera Sings Until Somebody Menstruates. Mostly Her.
Discussion: Hollywood Life
Catherine Kast / People.com:
Ryan Reynolds Gave Denzel Washington His First Black Eye  —  Ryan Reynolds (left) and Denzel Washington  —  It turns out that action star Ryan Reynolds may be just as dangerous off-screen as he is on.  —  Denzel Washington says that Reynolds gave him a black eye while they were filming Safe House in South Africa.
 
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Marco / X17 Online:
HEIDI KLUM THANKS FANS FOR SUPPORT FOLLOWING HER SPLIT FROM SEAL
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TMZ.com:
Super Bowl Stage Is Vogue'd OUT
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Lorenzo Lamas' Son Accused of Terrorizing Ex-Girlfriend
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Raven-Symoné To Star In ‘Sister Act’ On Broadway
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Hot Slut Of The Day!  —  This morning, my ass is suffering …
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Rachel McAdams says co-star Channing Tatum wore a fake penis on set of The Vow
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Susan Sarandon Joins Showtime's ‘The Big C’ for Major Arc (Exclusive)
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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

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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

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