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9:45 AM ET, July 16, 2012

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TMZ.com:
Sylvester Stallone on Sage Stallone's Death — I'm Grief-Stricken  —  I'm Grief-Stricken  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Sylvester Stallone tells TMZ he is devastated by the death of his son Sage Stallone and wants “the speculation and questionable reporting” to stop.
Discussion: Chicago Sun Times
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Stephanie / X17 Online:
SAGE STALLONE'S CAUSE OF DEATH REMAINS UNKNOWN, SAYS CORONER  —  The cause of death for Sage Stallone will not be officially known for another two months, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Coroner told CNN on Sunday evening.  —  The autopsy on Sylvester Stallone's 36-year-old son …
Discussion: omg! and Yeeeah!
Alan Duke / CNN:   Coroner: What killed Sage Stallone still unknown
Oliver Jones / People.com:
Sage Stallone Photos Posted to Facebook 17 Hours Before Body Found
Discussion: TMZ.com, PerezHilton and Gawker
TMZ.com:
Nick Cannon — ‘American Idol’ Can't Afford Mariah Carey!  —  ‘American Idol’ Can't Afford Mariah Carey!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  If “American Idol” wants Mariah Carey to be one of their new judges, they are going to have to break the bank ... this according to Mr. Carey himself, Nick Cannon.
Discussion: Starpulse, Celeb Gossip … and Bossip
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omg!:
Randy Jackson Speaks Out on Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler's American Idol Exits  —  Randy Jackson's future on American Idol remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Idol veteran won't sever ties to Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez just because they've exited the FOX series.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Roland S. Martin / CNN:
Queen of Soul expresses interest in joining ‘American Idol’  —  (CNN) — “American Idol” lost two stars this week when judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez announced they would not be returning next season, but the hit Fox show could gain itself The Queen.
TMZ.com:
Aretha Franklin — I Want to Be the Next ‘American Idol’ Judge!
Discussion: Associated Press, RADAR and omg!
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — She's Gonna Be a Big Sister!  —  Guess Who's Pregnant?  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  There's going to be a new addition to the Lohan litter — but fear not ... it's not Lindsay who's preggers.  TMZ has learned Lindsay's gonna have another sibling, courtesy of Kate Major and Michael Lohan.
Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Engaged Miley Cyrus Wants to Have a Baby “Quickly”  —  She's been engaged to Liam Hemsworth for just over a month and already Miley Cyrus has babies on the brain.  —  Set to tie the knot with the Hunger Games hunk, 22, bride-to-be Cyrus, 19, isn't worried about wedding planning as much as she is family planning.
Discussion: PopSugar, Bossip and Socialite Life
TMZ.com:
Jason Kidd — Carried Out of Club Before DWI Arrest  —  Carried Out of Club  —  Before DWI Arrest  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Multiple witnesses tell TMZ ... NBA star Jason Kidd appeared to be so drunk in the moments leading up to his DWI arrest ... that he had to be carried out of the club he spent the night partying at.
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TMZ.com:
Jason Kidd Arrested — NBA Star Busted for DWI
Discussion: omg! and CONCRETELOOP.COM
Mark Kennedy / Associated Press:
Oscar-winning actress Celeste Holm dies at 95  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Celeste Holm, a versatile, bright-eyed blonde who soared to Broadway fame in “Oklahoma!” and won an Oscar in “Gentleman's Agreement” but whose last years were filled with financial difficulty and estrangement from her sons, died Sunday, a relative said.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Oscar Winner Celeste Holm Dies
Discussion: Gawker
NY1.com:   Academy Award Winner Celeste Holm Dies At 95
X17 Online:
KIM AND KANYE TAKE MIAMI!  —  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were snapped arriving a music studio with his pal DJ Khaled today, and the reality TV starlet was dressed to impress in a low cut tank and a semi-sheer skirt.  Hopefully her outfit didn't distract Kanye from getting any work done!
Discussion: omg!
TMZ.com:
Usher's Stepson — Family Can't Afford to Keep Him Alive Much Longer  —  Family Can't Afford to Keep  —  Him Alive Much Longer  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Usher's ex-wife — Tameka Raymond — will be forced to take her 11-year-old son off life-support as early as next month, TMZ has learned …
TMZ.com:
‘Spy Kids’ Star Alexa Vega — I'm a 23-year-old Divorcee Now!  —  ‘SPY KIDS’ STAR ALEXA VEGA  —  I'm a 23-year-old  —  Divorcee Now!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  After less than 650 days of marriage — “Spy Kids” star Alexa Vega took a cue from Katie Holmes' playbook and officially pulled the plug …
Discussion: Crushable and PerezHilton
Access Hollywood:
Jodie Foster: Kristen Stewart Is Like My ‘Daughter’  —  LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Veteran actress Jodie Foster had a new experience this week, sandwiched between throngs of screaming fans at her very first Comic-Con as she promoted “Elysium” with Matt Damon.  —  In hindsight, Jodie …
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Beyoncé Reads Her Love Letter to Michelle Obama  —  Michelle Obama has spoken of her deep admiration for Beyoncé.  And the pop star's feelings are more than mutual.  —  After thanking the First Lady in a letter of appreciation, posted online in April, Beyoncé, 30 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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Kate Gosselin Watches Old Episodes Of Her Show, ‘Misses’ The Adventures
Jordan Zakarin / Hollywood Reporter:
Comic-Con 2012: Joss Whedon Starring in Jane Espenson Series ‘Husbands’ (Exclusive)
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Perez Hilton:
The Amazing Spider-Man Frozen Out Of The Box Office By An Ice Age!
Discussion: E! Online, Associated Press and omg!
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Comic-Con 2012: ‘Man of Steel’ Footage So Good It Makes Fans Cry
Discussion: PerezHilton
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

 
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