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2:40 PM ET, August 18, 2012

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TMZ.com:
‘Real World’ Star ODs on Viagra, Cocaine and Alcohol  —  “Real World” star Joey Kovar died after taking what could turn out to be a lethal mixture of Viagra, cocaine and alcohol... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.  —  Our sources say ... Thursday night, just before midnight …
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TMZ.com:
Joey Kovar Dead — ‘Real World’ Star's Family Suspects Drug Overdose  —  ‘Real World’ Star DEAD  —  Family Suspects Drugs  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Joey Kovar — the troubled “Real World” star who appeared on “Celebrity Rehab” — was found dead at a friend's home near Chicago this morning …
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.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Crushable
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
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  —  Somehow there's been a Lindsay Lohan post every single day this week, so to cap off that achievement, here's her body in peak physical condition while shopping in Venice yesterday, and for a 40-year-old mother of two who breastfed both her kids, she looks fantastic.
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!
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 …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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
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
TMZ.com:
Colleen Shannon — Playboy Playmate ARRESTED for Smuggling Man into U.S.  —  Playboy Playmate ARRESTED  —  for Smuggling Man into U.S.  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Colleen Shannon — a 2004 Playboy Playmate — was ARRESTED last night after allegedly trying to smuggle an unidentified male into the U.S. through the Canadian border.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Will Self / New York Times:
The Graduate  —  The actress Emma Watson wears a Bottega Veneta jacket, $3,200; (212) 371-5511.  Harry Winston earrings, price on request; harrywinston.com.  Nars Cosmetics eyeliner Stylo in Carpates, $27; narscosmetics.com.  —  Emma Watson, the onetime co-star of the most successful movie franchise ever …
RobInjection / Metal Injection:
Fred Durst Admits That LIMP BIZKIT Was “A Moment In Time And It's Over”  —  When he's not busy taking photos with fans or telling people not to touch his hat, Fred Durst is busy giving interviews to international publications.  The Limp Bizkit frontman spoke to Kerrang! recently and the topic of U.S. touring came up.
 
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
PIC: Meet Uma Thurman's Adorable Baby Girl, 1 Month!
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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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Matt Webb Mitovich / TVLine:
Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Once's Mad Return, Glee, Fringe, NCIS, Political Animals and More
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Cavan Sieczkowski / The Huffington Post:
Bradley Cooper To Join Beyonce In ‘A Star Is Born’? Clint Eastwood Reportedly Wants Actor
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
JR Bourne Joins ‘Revenge’ As Recurring, ‘Do No Harm’ & ‘Golden Boy’ Add Players
Discussion: AfterElton.com and TV Fanatic
Chris Chase / Yahoo! Sports:
Michael Phelps could get in trouble for Louis Vuitton photos
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Taylor Swift Brings ‘Red’ to Life in New Fragrance Ad
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and PopWatch
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Raising Hope’ Adds Chris Klein to the Family (Exclusive)
Discussion: PerezHilton and TV Fanatic
Perez Hilton:
Janet Jackson Sends Another Letter To Nasty Tabloids Demanding Retractions!
Discussion: X17 Online
David Amsden / New York Times:
Kerr Goes Kiwi
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
John Mayer Embraces Bikini-Clad Girlfriend Katy Perry
Discussion: OK! Magazine and Just Jared
 

 
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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