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2:00 PM ET, September 2, 2012

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TMZ.com:
Seal — I Wish Heidi Wouldn't ‘Fornicate with the Help’  —  See More: SEAL , HEIDI KLUM , PAPARAZZI PHOTO  —  SEAL  —  I Wish Heidi Wouldn't  —  ‘Fornicate with the Help’  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Seal opened up in a shocking way last night, accusing Heidi Klum of banging her bodyguard during …
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Heidi Klum — I Never Cheated on Seal with My Bodyguard  —  I DIDN'T CHEAT  —  on Seal with My Bodyguard  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Seal's accusation that Heidi Klum cheated on him during their marriage is absolutely false ... at least that's what Heidi is telling close friends.
Discussion: Bossip, Hollywood.com and Crushable
Jade Watkins / Daily Mail:
She cheated on me!  Seal claims that Heidi Klum began an affair with her bodyguard BEFORE they separated earlier this year  —  When they split up their seven year marriage in January, the world was shocked.  —  Heidi Klum and Seal by all accounts appeared happy, renewing their wedding vows every year …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Michelle Tan / People.com:
Heidi Klum: Is She Dating Her Bodyguard?
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
Vanity Fair:
Tom Cruise's Scientology Marriages: The Secret Wife-Auditioning Process Before Katie Holmes, Revealed … In the October issue, Vanity Fair special correspondent Maureen Orth reports that in 2004 Scientology embarked on a top-secret project headed by Shelly Miscavige, wife …
Katie Hind / Mirror.co.uk:
“My wild night with naked Harry”: Vegas party girl tells all about her “drunken fumble” with the crown jewels  —  “It wasn't romantic, just fun,” says British-born Carrie Reichert.  “He was so wasted, the alcohol affected him.  I was there for 15 to 20 minutes”
Jeremy Kinser / Advocate:
EXCLUSIVE: Stevie Wonder Apologizes for Frank Ocean Comment  —  In an exclusive statement to The Advocate, music legend Stevie Wonder apologizes for a previous comment that implied Frank Ocean might be confused about his sexual orientation, saying, “love is love, between... a woman and a woman and a man and a man..”
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Paul Lester / Guardian:
Stevie Wonder: ‘I never thought of being blind and black as a disadvantage’  —  He has survived car crashes, death threats and 50 years in the music industry.  Ahead of his Bestival show, the soul legend talks about Motown, Jacko and Winehouse  —  'All right, mate?" chirrups Stevie Wonder …
People.com:
Alicia Etheredge-Brown Hospitalized After Seizure  —  Bobby Brown's wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown has been hospitalized after suffering a seizure.  —  According to a report in Florida, Etheredge-Brown had a seizure in the couple's Kissimmee, Fla., hotel room while the singer was doing …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Gossip Extra
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Gerard Butler Drama ‘Motor City’ Stalls Before Reaching Start Line: Crew Sent Home  —  EXCLUSIVE: The plug was pulled this morning on Motor City, the revenge drama that was scheduled to start production late this month with Albert Hughes directing and Gerard Butler, Mickey Rourke and Adrien Brody starring.
Discussion: Just Jared
Rob Hoerburger / New York Times:
Hal David, Songwriter, Is Dead at 91  —  Hal David, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning lyricist who in the 1960s and '70s gave pop music vernacular the questions “What's It All About?,” “What's New, Pussycat?,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and “What Do You Get When You Fall in Love?,” died on Saturday in Los Angeles.
TMZ.com:
Nicolas Cage — I Like To Rent Movies ... And NOT Return Them  —  I Like To Rent Movies ...  And NOT Return Them  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  We know Nicolas Cage has problems paying taxes ... but who knew he had issues returning movies ... so claims a video store that wants him to pay $224.48 in late fees for 2 DVDs.
Discussion: Crushable and Gawker
TMZ.com:
Kristen Stewart's Mother Files for Divorce  —  Mom Files for  —  DIVORCE  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kristen Stewart is having a rough summer ... her mom has now filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned.  —  Jules Stewart filed the divorce petition on August 17 in L.A. County Superior Court.
 
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Lauren Effron / ABCNEWS:
Evelyn Lozada ‘Afraid,’ Says Chad Johnson ‘Needs To Get Help’: ‘Nightline’ Exclusive
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TMZ.com:
Paul Ryan — Black Ex-Girlfriend Deneeta Pope Wants Nothing to do With Campaign
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Taylor Swift wants to marry Conor Kennedy in the spring, then get pregnant
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
Dean McDermott:
An Open Letter To My Newborn Son, Finn
Discussion: Us Weekly and Celebrity Baby Scoop
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Michael K / Dlisted:
So Prince Hot Ginge Was Partying With Paid Whores Too
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From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

Reporters Without Borders:
Investigation: how hack-for-hire Appin tried silencing 15+ outlets since 2022 over articles, newsletters, and podcasts covering Appin's “ethical hacking”

 
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