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6:00 PM ET, August 18, 2012

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TMZ.com:
Joey Kovar — ‘Real World’ Star ODs on Viagra, Cocaine and Alcohol  —  2:20 PM PT — An autopsy conducted on Saturday was inconclusive and the cause of death is pending toxicological test results.  —  “Real World” star Joey Kovar died after taking what could turn out to be a lethal mixture of Viagra …
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Carlos Sadovi / Chicago Tribune:
Reality star Joey Kovar, native of Evergreen Park, dies  —  Joey Kovar — a native of Evergreen Park who appeared in “Real World: Hollywood” and “Celebrity Rehab 3” — was found dead this morning in south suburban Chicago Ridge, according to family and police.
Discussion: Gawker and TMZ.com
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Carly Rae Jepsen Is Dating Musician Matthew Koma  —  Love is more than a maybe for Carly Rae Jepsen and Matthew Koma.  —  The “Call Me Maybe” singer, 26, has said she's been in a relationship for more than a year, but failed to name her boyfriend.  Sources reveal to PEOPLE her mystery man is musician Matthew Koma.
Hollywood Reporter:
NBC's ‘Tonight Show’ Lays Off 20 Employees  —  The direct cause is not yet clear, nor are the exact areas of programming that were hit by the downsizing.  —  NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno has laid off about 20 employees, a network source confirms to The Hollywood Reporter.
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
‘The Tonight Show’ Lays Off 20 Staffers And Host Jay Leno Takes Pay Cut To Save Jobs  —  BREAKING... EXCLUSIVE: NBC insiders tell me The Tonight Show went through “downsizing” today and that 20 staffers lost their jobs.  Others tell me the number is more like 25, and producers were forced to take pay cuts or lose their jobs.
TMZ.com:
Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone — Caught Red-Handed ... Speeding  —  ANDREW GARFIELD & EMMA STONE  —  Caught in Sheriff's Web  —  FOR SPEEDING  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Spider-Man is only allowed to use his superhuman speed to fight crime, not when he's behind the wheel …
Ariana Finlayson / Us Weekly:
PIC: Pregnant Camila Alves Flaunts Baby Bump in Tight Dress, Walks New Family Puppy  —  A new addition ahead of their new arrival!  —  With baby No. 3. on the way, Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey are excited to be expanding their brood.  And in Thousand Oaks, Calif, on Friday, the family added another member — a family pet!
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
TMZ.com:
Diddy — ‘American Idol’ Is Gonna Have to PAY ME!  —  ‘American Idol’  —  Is Gonna Have to PAY ME!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  If you thought “American Idol” forked over big bucks to land Mariah Carey ... they're going to have to back up a bank truck to Diddy's front door to get him to sign on for next season.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Ryan Seacrest:
The Jonas Brothers Talk Aly Raisman, American Idol & Reuniting [AUDIO]  —  The boys are back in town!  —  The Jonas Brothers revealed to their faithful fans during “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” on Friday that they are indeed reuniting for a one night only concert!
Daily Mail:
Lindsay Lohan struggles to defy gravity in backless halterneck top  —  With her Chanel shades, it's clear Lindsay Lohan can afford a bra too whether designer or WalMart.  —  Yet it appeared to have slipped the Mean Girls actress' mind when she was getting ready yesterday.
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The Superficial:   Lindsay Lohan's Body Just Won't Quit
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
ABC Developing Tom Sawyer-Huckleberry Finn Drama (Exclusive)  —  The network also has given script orders to a family drama from “Perception's” Ken Biller and a supernatural effort from “Race to Witch Mountain's” Matt Lopez.  —  ABC has given script orders to three very different drama projects from its studio counterpart.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
BET Orders Comedy Pilot Starring Kelly Rowland (Exclusive)  —  “Grey's Anatomy's” Brandon Scott, “The Game's” Gabrielle Dennis and newcomer Melanie Liburd will co-star in the project about a L.A. relationship blogger.  —  Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland is turning to acting full time.
Discussion: Bossip
Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
Robert Pattinson finds himself in a 'can't win' situation  —  Robert Pattinson promotes ‘Cosmopolis’ with David Cronenberg as attention swirls around his breakup with Kristen Stewart, which he doesn't want to discuss.  —  Robert Pattinson is interviewed by George Stephanopoulos on “Good Morning America.”
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Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Exclusive Video: Robert Pattinson's Pals “Begging Him to End It” With Kristen Stewart
 
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
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Jason Serafino / Complex:
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Matt Webb Mitovich / TVLine:
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Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Cavan Sieczkowski / The Huffington Post:
Bradley Cooper To Join Beyonce In ‘A Star Is Born’? Clint Eastwood Reportedly Wants Actor
TMZ.com:
Colleen Shannon — Playboy Playmate ARRESTED for Smuggling Man into U.S.
Discussion: PerezHilton
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David M. Herszenhorn / New York Times:
Russian Punk Band Is Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Anti-Putin Stunt
Chris Chase / Yahoo! Sports:
Michael Phelps could get in trouble for Louis Vuitton photos
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Michael K / Dlisted:
Jennifer Aniston Wants Justin Theroux To Sign A Prenup
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Taylor Swift Brings ‘Red’ to Life in New Fragrance Ad
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and PopWatch
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer plans to leave the company at the end of the year; she has been with the company since 2004

 
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