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4:20 AM ET, July 20, 2012

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Fred Willard / TMZ.com:
for Lewd Conduct  —  Fred Willard was arrested for lewd conduct last night in Hollywood when police allegedly caught him with his pants down in an adult movie theater ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to law enforcement sources, LAPD undercover vice officers went into the Tiki Theater …
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TMZ.com:
Fred Willard — I'm NOT GUILTY of Lewd Conduct  —  I'm NO Whackjob  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Fred Willard is adamant ... he did NOTHING wrong while inside an adult movie theater in L.A. this morning ... and believes he will clear his name.  —  Willard's lawyer, Paul Takakjian …
Discussion: ArtsBeat, Dlisted and FishbowlLA
TMZ.com:
Fred Willard: 'It Didn't Happen'  —  'IT DIDN'T HAPPEN'  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Fred Willard says his lewd conduct arrest at an adult movie theater last night was a “big misunderstanding” and says flat out, “It didn't happen.”  —  The photog got Fred coming and going from his lawyer's office this afternoon.
TMZ.com:
Fred Willard — Fired from PBS  — Fred Willard Arrested for Lewd Conduct  —  See More: FRED WILLARD , EXCLUSIVE , CELEBRITY JUSTICE  —  FRED WILLARD  —  FIRED FROM PBS  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  It only took a few hours for the fallout to hit Fred Willard after being arrested …
The Superficial:   Fred Willard Arrested For Pulling A Pee-Wee
RADAR:   Actor Fred Willard, Caught With Pants Down In Hollywood Theater, Arrested For Lewd Conduct
Stephanie Marcus / The Huffington Post:
Suri Cruise Enrolled In Catholic School, Katie Holmes Forbids Designer Clothes: REPORT … REACT:  —  FOLLOW:  —  Suri Cruise, Suri Cruise, Video, Convent Of The Sacred Heart, Suri Cruise Convent Of The Sacred Heart School, Katie Holmes Forbids Designer Clothes Makeup, Slideexpand …
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Perez Hilton:
Katie Holmes Returning To Broadway!  Lands Her Name In Lights For The Fall!  —  And so it begins.  —  Hey, Nicole Kidman?  Remember when you divorced Tom Cruise and then you made Moulin Rouge and your career skyrocketed to new heights?  Send a muffin basket to Katie Holmes — she's joining your club!
Brent Lang / The Wrap:   Post-Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes Returning to Broadway
Alanna Nuñez / Shape.com Blog:
Jordin Sparks Shows Off a Sleek New Figure on SHAPE!  —  Pin It  —  Superstar American Idol alum Jordin Sparks set the twitterverse abuzz last summer when she posted a photo of herself in a bikini, revealing a slimmed-down figure and the beginnings of a six-pack.
The Superficial:
Jessica Simpson's Only Losing A Pound A Week Now  —  Back in January, Jessica Simpson claimed she's going to look like Jessica Alba after giving birth which Weight Watchers thought it'd be a great idea to bet $3 million on.  It's now been three months since Jessica's given birth …
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Liz McNeil / People.com:
Bethenny Frankel: Why My Marriage Is Worth Fighting For  —  Bethenny Frankel is known for telling it like it is - especially when it comes to her personal life.  —  In this week's PEOPLE, the reality star-turned-talk-show host reveals the truth about her marriage to Jason Hoppy, which recently has been rumored to be on the brink.
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RADAR:
Bethenny Frankel On Marital Woes: We Hit Bottom, But We Came Out The Other Side
Discussion: PerezHilton
Style News:
Kate Wears a $78,000 Necklace During the Day  —  The Duchess of Cambridge sported a modest outfit during a pre-Olympics outing in London on Thursday, but her one seemingly simple accessory actually came with quite a hefty price tag.  —  Kate's Olympic-style necklace is from Cartier and is said to be from her personal collection.
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Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
She wore a distinctive gold hooped necklace, electric blue Stella McCartney dress and black Prada heels
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Cheryl Burke Steps Out with New Hockey Beau Joffrey Lupul  —  Cheryl Burke's dance card is finally full.  —  After an admittedly bad dating stretch that left her pondering a go on The Bachelorette, Burke, 28, is now stepping out with hockey player Joffrey Lupul.
Perez Hilton:
Got Dark Knight Rises Tickets For Tonight?  Watch This First!  —  Seriously .... you might need a bit of a refresher!  —  And this is epic, epic, epic, epic, EPIC, rinse and repeat, ad infinitum!  —  If you're one of the lucky Bat-fans watching the entire trilogy tonight, this triple-tease is an absolute pre-requisite!!
Discussion: omg!
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anne-hathway-ftr  —  ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ star pulled off …
Discussion: X17 Online
Sarah / People.com:
It'll Be a Boy for Sarah Michelle and Freddie  —  Charlotte Grace has a baby brother on the way!  —  Currently expecting their second child, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. are set to welcome a son, PEOPLE confirms.  —  “They are thrilled that Charlotte will have a little brother …
Douglas Martin / New York Times:
Tom Davis, Comedian and ‘SNL’ Sketch Writer, Dies at 59  —  In 2004, contestants on “Jeopardy!” were stumped by the clue “He was the comedy partner of Al Franken.”  —  Tom Davis, that comedy partner, sighed as he watched.  He was so inured to playing second fiddle to Mr. Franken …
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
The Game — My Wedding Is Off ... and It's My Fault  —  ... and It's MY Fault  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  The Game will remain The Bachelor ... the rapper's wedding has officially been called off ... and Game says he's the one to blame.  —  Game and his fiance Tiffney Cambridge had reportedly struck …
Discussion: PerezHilton and VH1 Celebrity
Helen Lawson / Daily Mail:
New Tashes On The Block!  Donnie Wahlberg and bandmates share racy shirtless picture as they show off their new facial hair  —  It may be two decades since New Kids on the Block made teenagers worldwide scream, but the boys have once again shown that they've still got the power to make their female fans swoon.
TMZ.com:
Paris Jackson — My Uncle Randy Is a BIG, FAT LIAR  —  My Uncle Randy's a  —  BIG, FAT LIAR  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Michael Jackson's only daughter is going to war with one of her famous uncles ... claiming Randy Jackson is spreading dangerous lies about the family ... and she's calling him out in public.
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Peter Gicas / E! Online:   NEWS/Michael Jackson's “Fake, Flawed” Will—The Battle Rages
 
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Ariana Finlayson / Us Weekly:
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NY Daily News:
Kanye West cuts ties with music manager Irving Azoff, resigns with CAA agent Cara Lewis
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