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12:40 PM ET, August 19, 2012

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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
James Gunn In Talks to Direct Marvel's ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (Exclusive)  —  The “Slither” and “Super” helmer is the studio's choice to shepherd the superhero space fantasy.  —  James Gunn has emerged as Marvel Studios' choice to direct its upcoming space superhero saga Guardians of the Galaxy.
Discussion: Hollywood.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.
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.
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  —  SATURDAY UPDATE: Jay Leno's spokesman has now issued this statement: “Jay's foremost concern is for the wonderful people who work for The Tonight Show.  He did what was necessary to ensure their well-being.”
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 …
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.
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — Lil Bro Shopping Spree #2 ... Drops ANOTHER $3,500  —  Lil Bro Shopping Spree #2  —  Drops ANOTHER $3,500  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  It's official ... Lindsay Lohan is a full-blown sugar mama — at least to her little brother Cody — because the actress dropped ANOTHER $3,500 …
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Daily Mail:
Lindsay Lohan struggles to defy gravity in backless halterneck top
Discussion: The Huffington Post
The Superficial:   Lindsay Lohan's Body Just Won't Quit
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:
Octomom — Listen to ‘Sexy Party’ ... at Your Own Risk  —  Listen to ‘Sexy Party’ ...  at Your Own Risk  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The moment you've all been waiting for is finally here ... Octomom's new dance track “Sexy Party” is about to drop ... and we've got the first clip.  —  The song is pretty, um, great.
Discussion: Dlisted
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: Jezebel and 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!
 
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
BET Orders Comedy Pilot Starring Kelly Rowland (Exclusive)
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
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Jason Serafino / Complex:
Shia LaBeouf To Have Sex “For Real” While Filming Scenes For Lars Von Trier's “Nymphomaniac”
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TMZ.com:
Colleen Shannon — Playboy Playmate ARRESTED for Smuggling Man into U.S.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
JR Bourne Joins ‘Revenge’ As Recurring, ‘Do No Harm’ & ‘Golden Boy’ Add Players
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Chris Chase / Yahoo! Sports:
Michael Phelps could get in trouble for Louis Vuitton photos
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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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